Film and Television: The Collector Who Rampages Across the Heavens

"Are you determined to cling to me?" Zheng Qiudong looked at her, his face full of displeasure.

"Don't put it so harshly. What do you mean by 'cheating'? If it were someone else, they would definitely use your identity to blackmail you immediately. But I want to cooperate with you... We are a perfect match, a man and a woman."

"With your current status, you could easily acquire resources and connections to collaborate on business!"

Su Yadi was able to rise to a mid-level leadership position in a pyramid scheme, so she was no ordinary person. After explaining the benefits, she said coldly, "And don't blame me for being blunt, your identity is ultimately fake. Even if I don't find out, others will. You can't hide it forever."

What you should do now is make good use of the resources at your disposal, gain as many benefits as possible, so as to avoid being kicked out if discovered.

Zheng Qiudong's good mood vanished instantly because of her words, but what she said was true and made perfect sense. He took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I'll think about it."

"That's right!" Su Yadi beamed, patting her chest and assuring everyone that she would be the best partner.

"By the way, I'll stay at your place after dinner..."

"It's not proper for a man and a woman to be alone together; you should go back to your own place."

Zheng Qiudong refused without hesitation. This woman had wanted to study biology with him when they were in the pyramid scheme, but at that time his heart was with Luo Yiren, and no other woman caught his eye.

Surprisingly, even after so many years, Su Yadi's nature hasn't changed.

"My lease expires today. If you don't let me stay, I'll be homeless. And if I accidentally reveal your secret, you won't be able to go to work tomorrow."

Su Yadi said with a smile.

"Fine, you win. Come to my place... But let me tell you, behave yourself while you sleep. I always keep a baseball bat by my bed, and I'll retaliate at the slightest sound," Zheng Qiudong warned in advance.

"Okay, I understand. I'm already very happy that you're willing to take me in. I definitely won't bother you."

Su Yadi said this, but her eyes flickered, clearly indicating that she was up to something.

……

Outside the Wanning Hotel, an Audi sedan slowly came to a stop. Su Li, with the window half open, waved to Yang Tao, who was leaving the hotel after get off work.

The latter had just changed her clothes, quickened her pace in her short high heels, and arrived in front of the white Audi, asking a question with a surprised look on her pretty face.

"Why are you here?"

"I'd like to invite you to dinner. Get in the car."

Su Li waved to her, his gaze sweeping over her. Yang Tao, now dressed in simple casual clothes, looked more beautiful and fresh, her beautiful legs encased in pencil pants revealing her fair ankles.

Yang Tao apologized to her colleague Ye Zi, who had arrived later, and then, under her friend's resentful gaze, opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.

They drove to a high-end Western restaurant, ordered some dishes, and chatted while eating.

Su Li glanced at the elegant woman across from her, enjoying her Western meal, and asked, "Have you ever considered leaving your hotel job for something more comfortable?"

With her red lips pressed to the straw, Yang Tao sipped her juice and mumbled, "What kind of comfortable job?"

"To be a store manager... for example, a clothing store, a wedding dress store, a coffee shop, or something like that."

Su Li's gaze was intense as she pushed the fruit platter in front of him and continued, "Standing in the lobby all day is bad for your ankles. Over time, it can lead to varicose veins, and even affect your body shape and how you walk."

"I've thought about opening a shop, but I don't have that much money right now."

Yang Tao's pretty face showed worry. Any physical work, if overworked, will definitely harm a person, but living is for the sake of living.

"Do you still need to mention money to me? Here's what we'll do... take a day off tomorrow, and we'll go together to check out the storefronts I asked you to choose. Let's see if it's better to open a restaurant, a clothing store, or decorate it as a wedding dress shop."

Su Li spoke casually, subtly showcasing her wealth.

Yang Tao isn't the kind of woman who's particularly materialistic, so he takes good care of her in certain ways; otherwise, he wouldn't be driving an Audi when he invites her to dinner, but rather various sports cars.

For Lan Weiwei, it's all about throwing money at the problem; it can be resolved in a short time.

"Ah, tomorrow..."

Yang Tao was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that the other party had even chosen a storefront and was just waiting for her to pick it out. This proactive approach really touched him.

"What's wrong? Can't you get time off?" Su Li teased. "If you really can't, I'm very familiar with your hotel's General Manager Zhao. I'll ask him for you."

"No need, I'll treat myself."

Yang Tao smiled bitterly. Only then did she realize the difference in their status. Although they were eating at the same table, their positions were still distinct.

"That's right..."

What Su Li wanted was to move her deeply; only when she was moved to the extreme could she reap the rewards.

After dinner, Su Li drove Yang Tao to the entrance of the residential area and watched her go inside before leaving.

"I'm back!"

Opening the door, Yang Tao stepped into the hallway, put on her high heels, took a step back, rubbed her reddened ankles, and then carried the Chanel bag that Su Li had given her before she left to the living room.

Xue Sumei turned from the window with a meaningful look, looked at her daughter, and asked seriously, "Taozi, confess and you'll be treated leniently. Was the person who drove you here a man or a woman? What was their identity? Was it your new boyfriend?"

"What boyfriend? He's just... a regular friend."

Yang Tao was about to say it was a colleague, but changed her mind before she could say it.

"A man?"

Xue Su was surprised. Since her daughter graduated from university, she had hardly ever been around any boys, and with her leaving early and returning late every day, she had even less contact with them.

"Hmm... I'm going to wash up and go to bed."

Yang Tao huffed and was about to go back to her bedroom when Xue Sumei stopped her and asked again, "How old is that young man? What's his identity? What does he do?"

"Oh, we're just friends. He owns a company, so please don't ask!"

Yang Tao didn't want to talk about it because she herself was unsure how to handle her relationship with Su Li, and whether to take it further.

Not to mention she has to go look at storefronts tomorrow; her mind is a complete mess right now, and she's incredibly annoyed.

"I'm your mother, can't I even show you some concern? If he's a good young man, we can talk, after all, you're not young anymore, you're at the age to get married."

"Okay, okay..."

Xue Sumei frowned as she looked at her impatient daughter. Her gaze swept over the exquisite white handbag on the sofa, and she let out a soft "hmm" before reaching out to pick it up.

"This...this must be a Chanel bag, right? Did he give it to you?"

Although she was middle-aged, she still had some knowledge of luxury goods, and brands like Chanel were considered high-end by some of the wealthy people in the neighborhood.

"Yes, after dinner today, you gave me this gift after you drove me back."

Yang Tao spoke casually, but she was secretly quite happy.

"This bag must be worth at least twenty or thirty thousand yuan. Is that young man very rich?" Xue Sumei asked tentatively.

Yang Tao pouted, flicked her hair, and said with a pout, "Extremely wealthy, the CEO of a company, worth over a hundred million..."