Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence

Jiang Tao is not a pushover.

He’s not someone who agrees to help just because someone asks.

The reason he agreed to Wang Lihua’s request is that he thinks she’s a decent person.

Wang Lihua’s husband, Jiang Dongming, has been working away from home for many years, leaving her to support the family alone.

In earlier years, she took care of her bedridden mother-in-law, doing laundry and cooking for her every day without complaint.

In the village, Wang Lihua is famously known as a good daughter-in-law, highly praised by everyone.

After her mother-in-law passed away, she finally went to the county town to find a job to help with family expenses.

Jiang Tao admires Wang Lihua for being such a hardworking and sincere person.

Especially her respect for the elders, which Jiang Tao greatly respects.

Anyway, there are still many places in Beijing where labor is needed in the future.

Besides the farm, future Delicious Claypot branches will also require a lot of manpower reserves.

Having someone like Wang Lihua would never be too much.

After chatting with Wang Lihua, Jiang Tao took out his key, opened the door, and entered his courtyard.

As he entered, Jiang Tao saw that the courtyard was spotlessly clean, completely unlike a house that was unoccupied.

"Looks like Uncle Shuisheng is very serious and responsible with his work, not cutting corners."

Jiang Tao walked a few steps into the courtyard, directing his gaze at the walnut tree planted by the west wall.

The walnut tree was surrounded by a wooden fence about a meter high, the soil in the tree pit was slightly moist, and the leaves were a healthy green.

"The tree is being taken care of quite well too."

Seeing the current state of the walnut tree, Jiang Tao felt relieved.

According to Brother Tongzi’s information, this tree generates an annual income of five to six hundred thousand.

Though this amount of income is no longer significant to Jiang Tao, who would complain about having too much money?

The value from a single tree is nearly equivalent to the annual output of a sizable company in Ping County.

It’s only natural to have a "nanny" specifically assigned to take care of it.

Crossing the courtyard, Jiang Tao opened the door, entered the living room, and casually closed the door behind him.

Then, with a thought, he retrieved a bracelet made of River Stone from the system space.

[Item Name]: River Stone

[Attribute]: Luck +3

The attribute of River Stone is simple, it boosts the lucky attribute.

After triggering the info from the fishing trip with his father-in-law, Xu Wencheng, Jiang Tao acquired dozens of these [River Stones].

Based on their shapes and sizes, he fashioned these River Stones into various crafts.

There were bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories.

"Sister Bai has also had bad luck this year, I’ll gift her a bracelet."

After taking out the bracelet, Jiang Tao also retrieved two bottles of [Jade Dew Wine] and a large bottle of [Divine Five Sons Inheriting Pill] from the system space.

These were all prepared for Bai Yulan tonight.

He didn’t want to "retrieve items from thin air" in front of Old Jia, so he made him wait outside while he came home alone.

With everything gathered, Jiang Tao found a shopping bag to pack them all.

Then, carrying the shopping bag, he went out to meet Jia Guolin at the mouth of the alley.

Around 6 p.m.

When Jiang Tao returned to the foot of the Jiayang Mansion District, he saw He Jing, who had changed her clothes, waiting downstairs.

The moment he saw He Jing, Jiang Tao’s eyes lit up, and his gaze instantly fixed on her.

The men and women passing by were merely background, and they also couldn’t help showing amazement when they looked at He Jing.

He Jing was previously wearing a simple cardigan and jeans.

Now, she had changed into a lotus-colored off-shoulder long-sleeve dress.

The color had a low saturation with a hazy gray tone, appearing both noble and gentle.

It highlighted her fair skin like the finest mutton fat jade, seemingly glowing with a soft sheen.

The dress was made of silk crepe with a subtle glossy finish, making it appear very textured.

The neckline featured an elegant boat-neck design, perfectly showcasing her graceful collarbones and rounded shoulders, making her neck appear more slender.

But the neckline’s height was well-controlled, showing not a hint of vulgar exposure, only a subtle sensuality.

A simple seam below the chest precisely raised the waistline, accentuating her already slender waist, while maximizing the elongation of her legs, making her look taller and more graceful.

The dress didn’t need excessive adornments; the fabric’s gloss and excellent cut alone were enchanting enough.

This dress was bought earlier that morning when Jiang Tao and she visited a rather niche brand store in the mall.

The moment He Jing tried on the dress, Jiang Tao was instantly captivated and bought it right away.

As for the price, it was just over 3,000 yuan, which was nothing to Jiang Tao.

Moreover, it was paid for with He Jing’s personal spending fund, so Jiang Tao didn’t mind at all.

At this moment, He Jing had shed some of her youthful naivety, gaining the charm of a young woman.

This transformation, of course, was partly due to Jiang Tao’s influence on her.

After the Mercedes-Benz G-class stabilized, Jiang Tao took the initiative to open the right rear door, and He Jing trotted forward, ducking into the car.

After getting into the car, He Jing closed the door with a thud and looked at Jiang Tao expectantly.

"Brother Tao, how’s my outfit? Going to visit Sister Bai’s house with you, I won’t embarrass you, will I?"

He Jing looked at Jiang Tao with some uncertainty, her tone carrying a hint of insecurity.

This afternoon, after listening to her dad’s description of Bai Yulan while Jiang Tao wasn’t there, He Jing felt utterly overwhelmed.

For He Jing, Bai Yulan’s status is absolutely that of a "legendary figure."