Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

Chen Ming clearly felt the gaze of the girl next to him. He turned his head slightly and met Zhang Wanzhen's cute little face that was full of questions like "Who am I? Where am I? What happened?"

Looking at her cute look of being completely frightened, the smile in Chen Ming's eyes deepened, and he deliberately gave her a soothing and slightly evil smile.

This smile made Zhang Wan feel like she was burned. She came back to her senses in an instant and wanted to hide her face in shame. However, the shocked expression seemed to be frozen in time, still clearly written on her delicate face...

Chen Ming watched her innocent, unconcealed reaction and sighed again: What a pure-minded, endearing little beauty. This unaffected shyness and shock was far more amusing to him than any deliberate flattery...

After hearing the treatment offered by Chen Ming, Shi Ci felt a little envious.

Even though Chen Ming just bought four luxury cars yesterday, earning her 840,000 in commissions, plus the 168,000 she earned from the Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG she bought a week ago, her total is already over one million!

But this income is not stable. It is impossible for Chen Ming to buy five luxury cars every month, right?

Zhang Wanzhen has pocket money every month, and she is guaranteed to have an income no matter what - this is the feeling of stability that girls like most.

But even though Shi Ci was envious, she still knew her place and didn't get jealous...

In fact, this was something she had expected a long time ago. She, a personal secretary, could earn so much money!

Then as Chen Ming's woman, how could she get less benefits than her?

This is also why she could confidently tell Zhang Yunyi that Zhang Wan's salary would be hundreds of thousands per month...

When Zhang Yunyi heard the treatment offered by Chen Ming, the smile on her face blossomed even more.

40 a month - this figure far exceeded her previous estimate. It was like a pie in the sky falling on her cousin's head!

Beyond her ecstasy, a more subtle greed grew like a vine. Since this man was so generous and clearly had feelings for Wanzhen, could she still try to get him a better deal? The higher her cousin's "value" became, the more she, the "hero" who had helped bring them together, would benefit from it. Besides, if she could negotiate a higher price, Wanzhen would surely be even more grateful to her...

Once this thought came to mind, it grew like wild weeds.

She cleared her throat, a warmer smile on her face, and leaned forward slightly, looking at Chen Ming. Her voice was deliberately measured and tentative: "Brother Chen, 40 yuan a month in pocket money is indeed a lot, but it's not enough to pay off Wanzhen's family's debts..."

"Zhang Yunyi!!"

Before she could finish the carefully prepared "but" she was about to say, she was abruptly interrupted by a low growl filled with obvious anger!

Shi Ci's eyebrows arched, her beautiful eyes nearly spitting fire. She had long seen through Zhang Yunyi's little tricks, and now seeing her daring to bargain unsatisfied despite the exorbitant salary that even she herself was jealous of, a nameless rage suddenly rose up in her!

After the interruption, she looked at Zhang Yunyi and said.

"Don't go too far! That's 40 a month, that's 480 million a year!! Do you know how much 480 million is? You've grown up, and I'm afraid you've never even seen what 480 million in cash looks like? I advise you to be clear-headed and think before you speak! Don't ruin this beautiful thing and let Wanzhen blame you later. This is money that Wanzhen is about to get..."

[Ding, Zhang Wan's favorability increased by +10, currently at 50!]

Zhang Yunyi was interrupted and scolded so mercilessly by Shi Ci in front of Chen Ming. Her face suddenly turned red and white, and she was angry and annoyed.

She turned suddenly to Shi Ci, her voice rising a few notches: "Shi Ci! I'm talking to Brother Chen, do you know what politeness is?! Besides, Brother Chen hasn't even said anything, why are you so excited? The emperor isn't anxious, but the eunuch is!"

Shi Ci saw Chen Ming leisurely leaning on the sofa with milk tea in hand, with no intention of stopping her, and she immediately felt emboldened. She sneered and retorted without giving in:

"The real boss is Wanzhen! Have you asked Wanzhen what she means? You're asking for such a huge price right here! What's the matter? Are you jealous of Wanzhen's success, or are you trying to sabotage her?"

Zhang Yunyi continued to argue.

"Wanzhen is my cousin! As her cousin, I'm thinking about her..."

"Sister Yunyi!"

This time, it was no longer Shi Ci who interrupted her, but a girl's voice that was slightly trembling but extremely clear.

Zhang Yunyi and Shi Ci were both stunned, and their eyes instantly focused on the source of the voice - Zhang Wanzhen.

Zhang Wanzhen kept her head down, silently listening to the argument between her two sisters. Especially when Shi Ci mentioned "480 million a year", this number struck her chaotic mind like a bolt of lightning.

She instinctively calculated: Ten years? Ten years would be 4800 million… This sheer number made her gasp! Her heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, then suddenly released, leaving her feeling dizzy and trembling…

Oh my god! So much small change!

Although she was young and came from an ordinary family, she was not completely clueless about money. So after Shi Ci finished speaking, her favorability suddenly increased by ten points...

Because she had never thought that she would get so much money just by being Chen Ming's girlfriend.

This undisguised "respect" built with huge amounts of money was like a surging warm current, instantly washing away the last trace of doubt and uneasiness in her heart, leaving only full and almost overflowing feelings of being moved and flattered.

At the same time, her cousin Zhang Yunyi's greed, which was so obvious that it couldn't be more obvious, was like a thorn that pierced her previous gratitude.

She felt that Shi Ci was absolutely right. Her cousin was really going too far! She was simply wasting Brother Chen's kindness and generosity!

So, when Zhang Yunyi tried to argue again, Zhang Wanzhen didn't know where she got the courage from. She suddenly raised her head and for the first time took the initiative to interrupt her cousin loudly.

At this moment, seeing the surprised and inquiring looks from her two sisters, the courage she had just mustered up suddenly deflated like a popped balloon. Her face flushed crimson, and her voice became weak and shrill again:

"Sister Yunyi, Sister Shici, please stop arguing... I... I..."

The girl blushed and kept saying "I" for a long time, but I didn't come out. Seeing her cute look, Chen Ming smiled and said.

"Wanzhen, don't worry about what they say." He fixed his scorching gaze on the girl's evasive eyes. "Their opinions are unimportant. I just want to hear you tell me in person what you really think."

Zhang Wanzhen was enveloped by his focused gaze, her cheeks still burning hot, but this time she did not lower her head completely. She just intertwined her hands and spoke weak but extremely firm words.

"Brother Chen, I am willing to be your woman. Thank you for valuing me so much..." Her voice was full of shyness, but without any hesitation or reluctance!

She is just thin-skinned and shy, not stupid!

How could she refuse a man who was willing to provide her with such perfect material security?

This unexpected luck and sense of security had already filled her heart with a thousand and ten thousand wishes.

Chapter 173: Encounter

When Zhang Yunyi heard her cousin's soft but clear "I do", her heart felt like it was blocked by something.

This girl is so easy to talk to! What a great opportunity to raise the price!

However, she didn't say anything else in the end.

Shi Ci's eagerness to protect her master was obvious. If she continued to pester him, she might really anger this wealthy son-in-law, and all her efforts would be in vain. It would be a waste of time and effort.

Besides, she knew the scale in her heart very clearly - nearly 500 million a year, such a treatment, looking around, you would be hard to find another one! It was just her personality, like buying vegetables at the market, she couldn't help but want to bargain again, just to get a little more.

After realizing this, Zhang Yunyi seamlessly switched to a happy expression, as if the little argument just now had never happened.

"Oh, since you two are satisfied, that's great! Wanzhen, you'll have a boyfriend from now on, so you can't be so shy like before. In front of Brother Chen, you have to learn to be more generous and cheerful, okay?"

She paused, her voice filled with sincere emotion, "I'm so happy for you to have found such a good home with Brother Chen! You must cherish him in the future..."

Zhang Yunyi acted like a caring sister who "cares about her sister the most". Shi Ci beside her rolled her eyes secretly and couldn't help complaining in her heart: She changes her attitude faster than turning the pages of a book. She was about to ask for a lot of money just now, but now she is acting like a loving sister. How shameless!

Zhang Wanzhen felt even more embarrassed by what her cousin said, but she still nodded gently and replied, "Yeah... I understand. Thank you, cousin..."

At this time, Chen Ming tapped the armrest of the sofa with his fingers and spoke with a barely perceptible solemnity.

"Don't be too happy too soon."

His eyes swept over Zhang Yunyi and Shi Ci, finally landing on Zhang Wanzhen. "Just now, I only talked about the advantages of being my woman, but there is one disadvantage I haven't mentioned yet. Wanzhen, listen to it first, and it's not too late to make the final decision..."

Yes, he decided to be honest.

This relationship had been implicitly transactional from the beginning. He didn't want to gloss it over with false "love," and he was even less willing to wait until it was a done deal before telling her the truth. That would be too cruel...

Zhang Yunyi knew exactly what Chen Ming was going to say. This was the core content of her "homework" yesterday - she had already communicated with her cousin in advance, believing that rich men must have many lovers, and she had convinced her cousin in a deceptive way.

She immediately straightened her back, put on an "I understand you" smile, and took the credit before Zhang Wanzhen could speak:

"Oh, Brother Chen, we are a family from now on. Just tell me what you want to say..." She deliberately emphasized "family" in an attempt to narrow the distance.

Chen Ming ignored Zhang Yunyi's attempts to get close to him. He focused his gaze on the girl beside him, his voice clear and calm:

"As long as Wanzhen is willing, you can be my girlfriend forever. I will do my best to treat her well for the rest of her life and let her live a life that countless women would envy. However, I have other girlfriends. Wanzhen, I wonder if you can accept this?"

After saying this, his eyes were fixed on Zhang Wanzhen, waiting for her reaction.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Wanzhen's body only trembled slightly, and his head lowered even lower, but he did not show any shock or confusion.

Chen Ming was just feeling confused when Zhang Yunyi's flattering voice sounded again at the right time, helping him to clear up his confusion:

"Don't worry, Brother Chen! Wanzhen and I discussed this matter yesterday, and I guessed a little bit. How could a young, promising, and charming elite man like you not have outstanding women around you? It's human nature!"

Her tone was exaggerated, as if she was stating an obvious truth. "Although our Wanzhen is simple, she understands the truth. I had a heart-to-heart talk with her for a long time yesterday, and all her little worries and concerns were resolved! That's why she is even more determined to be with you, Brother Chen... But she has a small request, of course, this is just a small matter for Brother Chen..."

Chen Ming's eyes still did not leave Zhang Wanzhen, and he asked softly and respectfully:

"I heard what your cousin said. But Wanzhen, I want to hear it from you yourself..."

Zhang Wanzhen's body trembled slightly when she heard this.

She slowly raised her head and met Chen Ming's deep and calm gaze, which was a kind of respect for her as an independent individual.

[I have to behave well to such a gentle and elegant wealthy boyfriend, so that he will like me more...]

This thought appeared in Zhang Wanzhen's mind very clearly.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm the fluttering in her chest. Then she composed herself and spoke.

"Brother Chen, I understand... As long as you treat me well in the future... I, I can accept it!"

After hearing this, Chen Ming knew that this girl, as pure as the first snow and as beautiful as the morning dew, would belong to him forever from this moment on.

Then he raised a satisfied smile on his face, and his voice was filled with the warmth of promise:

"Very good, tell me your little request! As long as I can do it, I will definitely satisfy you..."

These words full of pampering made Zhang Wanzhen feel warm in her heart, as if she was wrapped in soft feathers.

She bit her lower lip slightly, struggling for a moment, and finally mustered up the courage to speak out the thing that had been weighing on her heart and making her toss and turn:

"Brother Chen, my parents owe a lot of money to others... Can you help me pay back the debt first?"

She added anxiously, fearing she would be misunderstood, "You can deduct it from my future pocket money... I, I really want to be your girlfriend. I will be with you forever and will definitely not run away with the money! Don't worry..."

Looking at her flustered yet sincere look, Chen Ming's heart softened instantly.

He stretched out his hand and gently placed it on the back of her tense and twisted hand in a soothing manner. The warm touch made Zhang Wanzhen tremble slightly.

"Okay, little idiot, no need to explain so much. I believe you." His eyes were gentle but firm. "Since you are my woman now, then your family's affairs are naturally my affairs. Tell me, how much do your parents owe?"

[Ding, Zhang Wan's favorability increased by +10, currently at 60!]

"call……"

Zhang Wanzhen let out a long, silent sigh.

Ever since I learned about my family's predicament yesterday and then made this decision, the huge rock that had been weighing heavily on my chest seemed to be removed in an instant by Chen Ming's words, and my favorability rating even increased by ten points.

However, after the relief, a new sadness crept up her delicate brows. She made a bitter face and spoke with a hint of helplessness:

"But...Brother Chen, I actually don't know exactly how much money I owe..." Her eyes were filled with confusion. "Also, I don't know how to tell my parents that I'm helping them pay the debt...I'm afraid they'll think too much and worry about me..."

What Zhang Wan was really concerned about was her parents’ sensitive self-esteem and deep love.

She was afraid that after her parents knew the truth, they would fall into deep self-blame, thinking that their daughter had "sacrificed" herself to pay off their debts, which would make them more painful than the debt itself.

So she needed a way to solve the problem while protecting her parents' feelings to the greatest extent possible.

Shi Ci, who had been watching quietly, spoke at the perfect moment, her voice calm and measured:

"Wanzhen, this problem isn't difficult to solve. I can ask the boss, or myself, to lend this money to your parents as an interest-free loan in the name of your 'adopted brother' or 'adopted sister' to help them through this difficult time."

"The point is, they don't actually need to repay the money. As for how to deal with this 'loan' later..."

She smiled meaningfully. "When the dust settles, it's still you, the 'creditor', who has the final say. It's up to you to decide how to 'forgive' it, or when to 'forgive' it..."

Um??"

When Zhang Wanzhen heard this, her dim eyes instantly lit up, like the sun shining through the clouds!

This method was so clever! It not only solved the urgent problem, but also protected her parents' face and mood to the greatest extent, giving her enough time to explain!

She looked at Shi Ci gratefully, then at Chen Ming, her voice filled with relief. "That's a great idea! Then... I'll have to trouble Brother Chen and Sister Shi Ci! When I get back, I'll first find out exactly how much I owe, and then we can discuss how to proceed. Is that okay?"

Chen Ming looked at Shi Ci approvingly and was very satisfied with this "useful" tool No. 2.

Then, he nodded gently to Zhang Wanzhen: "Of course. Don't worry, Wanzhen, there are always more solutions than problems. Leave this matter to me..."

"Boom boom boom!"

Just at this moment, the box door was knocked politely.

The waiter came in with fragrant coffee and exquisite desserts.

Their conversation about debt naturally came to a halt.

Looking at the tempting desserts and the fragrant coffee in front of her, Zhang Wanzhen suddenly realized that from now on, she could really "eat whatever she wanted."

This sense of freedom without any material worries made her feel a pure, little girl's joy quietly rise in her heart.