The Wealthy Tycoon's Game of Life

Chapter 1258: Chapter 481: Parents’ Group (Part 2)

They were supposed to arrive in Magic City yesterday, but coincidentally, Li Xiaolei’s sister in Hang City was having a wedding in her family, so they took the opportunity to attend the banquet, spent a night in Hang City, and only arrived in Magic City today.

”Brother-in-law, Old Zhou, I bought milk tea. See if you want any?”

At this moment, a woman’s voice came from beside them.

”No need, Old Zhou and I both brought tea, you can give it to Xiaolei and them.”

”Oh, brother-in-law, why don’t you try it? I specifically went to buy this ’Bird’s Nest Milk Tea’ just for you. It’s only available in Magic City and costs over a hundred a cup... You definitely can’t get it in Yunan Province.”

The woman insisted, determined to hand over those two cups of milk tea to the two men.

Seeing this, Jiang Jiaxing had no choice but to accept the milk tea, giving Zhou Dajun a helpless look with a hint of apology in his eyes.

The fashionable woman in front of him was Li Xiaolei’s sister, also Jiang Qingkui’s aunt, Li Xiaoya. She had married off to Hang City a long time ago, and for various reasons, the two families hadn’t been in close contact, until recently when it became more frequent.

Jiang Jiaxing knew full well that the renewed closeness was because of Li Xiaoya’s husband, the man named Xiang Ming who had just parked and walked over. He’s made quite a bit of money in the past couple of years.

Li Xiaoya has the typical vain, showy personality. In the past, she had nothing to flaunt, as Jiang Jiaxing’s wife, Li Xiaolei, lived a better life. Their daughter was also impressive, being a famous high school top scorer and going to the Beautiful Country for study on scholarship...

It was practically every middle-aged woman’s dream ”life template.”

In contrast, Li Xiaoya, although married into a big city, had lived in relative poverty, with the family crammed into a fifty or sixty square meter apartment, and worrying about the mortgage every month. Plus, Li Xiaoya had insisted on marrying despite her sister’s advice, so their relationship had been rather cold.

But things are different nowadays.

First, because Li Xiaoya’s husband Xiang Ming has thrived over the past couple of years, capitalizing on the ”new energy vehicle” trend. Despite constant after-sales issues, Xiang Ming, as an agent, has made a ton of money and is now a billionaire.

Second, because Li Xiaoya’s daughter married into a prestigious family in Hang City... which is why Li Xiaoya made dozens of phone calls insisting that Li Xiaolei bring her brother-in-law to the wedding.

There’s also an unspoken reason: Li Xiaoya heard from another relative that Jiang Qingkui now works as someone’s personal secretary...

Personal secretary!

After her husband’s success, Li Xiaoya got to know a bunch of people in the wealthy circles and met some ”secretaries” around those tycoons, whom Li Xiaoya saw as no different from ”mistresses.”

After making money, Xiang Ming did entertain similar thoughts, but had to put those aside after Li Xiaoya caused a scene.

In short, when facing her sister’s family now, Li Xiaoya is the epitome of superiority, which naturally shows in her speech and actions, irritating Jiang Jiaxing.

But out of respect for Li Xiaolei, Jiang Jiaxing chose not to show it.

For example, today, when he heard Li Xiaolei and Jiang Jiaxing’s family were coming to the Magic City to visit their daughter, Li Xiaolei insisted on coming along, saying her husband Xiang Ming has plenty of contacts in Magic City and whatever they do will be convenient...

The way it was said, it was as though they would suffer due to inexperience in Magic City.

Since Li Xiaolei is nominally Jiang Qingkui’s aunt, Jiang Jiaxing and his wife couldn’t find a reason to refuse, so they let them tag along.

”Mr. Xiang, do you smoke?”

Zhou Dajun took out his Liqun cigarettes and attempted to offer one to Xiang Ming.

”No, I’m used to cigars now... I’m not quite accustomed to ordinary cigarettes.”

Xiang Ming declined with a wave, without even looking, his Rolex Yacht-Master with diamonds on his wrist flashing blindingly.

An indignant Jiang Jiaxing wanted to say something but was stopped by Zhou Dajun. Once Xiang Ming walked to the side, Jiang Jiaxing couldn’t help but frown:

”Sorry, Old Zhou, I didn’t expect Xiang Ming to turn out like this, I remember he used to be a humble guy...”

”It’s alright, it’s alright, why would I care about that?”

”He’s even flaunting his Rolex. Don’t you have a Patek Philippe or something? Wear it and let him see what real luxury is...”

Perhaps Zhou Dajun’s good nature further provoked Jiang Jiaxing’s complaints, and he couldn’t resist saying it.

”Forget it, wearing a seven-figure item makes me uncomfortable.”

Zhou Dajun could only smile wryly.

During the National Day holiday a while ago, Zhou Wang had sent him and his mother each a watch. The explanation was nice, something like ”remembering time and history.” After a phone call, Zhou Dajun and Zhao Guihua accepted the watches, which they could barely name.

Later, when Jiang Jiaxing and Li Xiaolei came over for dinner, it was Li Xiaolei’s keen eyes that recognized Zhao Guihua’s shiny watch as the latest diamond-encrusted Patek Philippe. She had just seen it in a magazine...

When Zhao Guihua learned that the watch on her wrist was worth over a million, she was so startled she nearly overturned the washbasin while washing vegetables.

After checking the value of those two watches and finding they were worth over a million, Zhao Guihua would occasionally wear hers for a little vanity. Zhou Dajun, however, didn’t dare to wear his.

He’s at least a cadre now, and must be mindful of appearances.

After Li Xiaolei and Zhao Guihua finally finished taking the tourist photos, an impatient Li Xiaoya stepped forward and said:

”Sister, isn’t it on top of the International Gold Center, can we go up? It’s getting dark... let’s hurry up and have dinner, Xiang Ming has other things to do later, several business partners are waiting for him.”

”I heard Qingkui say the dinner starts at seven, should be about right, let’s go up...”

Li Xiaolei and Jiang Jiaxing weren’t quite sure what kind of dinner it was. When they asked, Jiang Qingkui just vaguely said it was a company-organized event.

Since it’s organized by their own company, it means Zhou Wang is the host, so Jiang Jiaxing and Li Xiaolei didn’t think coming directly would be an issue.

After all, Zhou Wang’s parents were also there, so there wasn’t any concern about being presumptuous.

Immediately, led by Li Xiaolei and Jiang Jiaxing, the group headed towards the International Gold Center building.

Upon reaching the lobby, Li Xiaoya curiously looked around and then exclaimed:

”It’s pretty nice in here, see, there’s carpeting over there, and those security personnel look very formal, all suited up, with earpieces...”

”This is Lujiazui’s most expensive office building. My biggest client in Magic City has a company here, too bad he’s busy tonight, or we could go and have tea at his place.”

Xiang Ming chimed in with a smile.

”Sister, Qingkui’s partner, that guy named Zhou Wang, is his company here too?”

Li Xiaoya asked, turning her head.

”Probably not, Qingkui mentioned the venue is temporarily rented...”

Li Xiaolei hesitated as she answered.

Just as Li Xiaoya was about to say something, a commotion was heard from outside the lobby entrance. The security personnel who had been waiting inside swiftly moved out, and the group heard screams. Looking outside, they saw countless young people suddenly gathered, all with fanatical expressions, holding numerous support placards.

”What’s going on here?”

”Seems like some celebrity, oh, I actually recognize the poster, I was just watching the TV series she was in a few days ago...”

Li Xiaolei, unable to recall the name, said with fascination.