Chapter 133 - 56: Zhang Tao Manages the Properties (2)
Jiang Li offered him 100,000 right off the bat, and with no performance metrics.
On top of that, there was even a year-end bonus.
’With an offer like this, I’ll work for Jiang Li until I’m old and gray, until the day I die!’
Jiang Li, of course, had no idea what Zhang Tao was thinking. Once he was gone, she sat down and said apologetically, "Sorry about that. I asked Zhang Tao to manage your properties without getting your permission first."
Shen Yanzhi’s expression turned serious. "Haven’t I told you before? We’re a married couple. You don’t have to be so formal with me."
Jiang Li tilted her head, resting her chin on her hand. With a teasing look, she asked, "Alright, then. If we’re not being formal, I’m craving some ice cream right now. Would Mr. Shen be willing to run a little errand for me?"
The corners of Shen Yanzhi’s mouth lifted into a slight smile. He nodded and said, "I’ll go right now."
Fortunately, the seal shop was downtown, and there was an ice cream parlor nearby.
Shen Yanzhi was back in less than five minutes, carrying a bag.
Jiang Li pointed at the bag and asked suspiciously, "What’s all this?"
Shen Yanzhi handed the bag to her and explained, "I didn’t know what flavor you’d like, so I just bought one of all their best-sellers."
’Mainly, her tastes have changed from a few years ago. Since she was craving it, he had to make sure she enjoyed herself, which naturally required a bit of effort on his part.’
Jiang Li gave him a thumbs-up. "You’re a top student for a reason. Your brain sure works well."
"Thank you for the compliment, my dear wife."
Jiang Li couldn’t help but mutter under her breath, "Smooth talker."
Because Jiang Li had spoken so softly and quickly, he hadn’t quite caught what she said. He looked at her, puzzled. "Hm? What did you just say?"
Jiang Li shook her head. "Nothing! Just complimenting you!"
She opened the bag and found a total of nine ice cream bars inside.
The corner of Jiang Li’s mouth twitched. "Seriously? Aren’t you worried I won’t be able to finish all this?"
"It’s fine. I’m here."
Jiang Li raised an eyebrow. ’If I remember correctly,’ she thought, ’Shen Yanzhi never used to like overly sweet things, let alone my leftovers.’
’How is this any different from an indirect kiss?’
’Not that the two of them didn’t kiss often, of course.’
To test whether he was telling the truth, Jiang Li narrowed her eyes. "You said it, not me."
She picked one out at random and took a bite. It was taro-flavored, and tasted pretty good.
’It wasn’t her favorite flavor, but it was still worth a try.’
After two more bites, she held the ice cream out to Shen Yanzhi. "Here, you have it. I want to try a different flavor."
Shen Yanzhi took it and started eating it without the slightest hint of disgust, which actually made Jiang Li feel a bit embarrassed.
’This guy really isn’t picky at all,’ she thought. ’He’ll eat anything.’
And just like that, passing them back and forth for a few bites each, they finished all nine ice cream bars.
But as soon as they finished, Jiang Li felt a dull ache in her lower abdomen. Cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and her face instantly turned pale.
Shen Yanzhi, who had been watching her the whole time, asked with concern, "Xiao Li, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Jiang Li managed a weak wave of her hand. "I probably just ate too much ice cream... my stomach’s a little upset."
Knowing that Jiang Li disliked hospitals, Shen Yanzhi suggested, "Why don’t we head back first? We can just have them send the seals to the hotel via courier later."
"Okay."
Shen Yanzhi found the shop owner, explained the situation, and after giving him an extra hundred yuan for his trouble, he took Jiang Li back to the hotel.
After they got out of the taxi, Shen Yanzhi swept Jiang Li up in a princess carry and carried her all the way back to their room.
He laid her on the bed and tucked her in, then went to the bathroom to get a basin of warm water to gently wipe her down.
After doing all that, he sat on the edge of the bed and gently rubbed her stomach with his large hand, trying to ease her pain.
"How are you feeling? Is that a little better?"
Jiang Li pressed her lips together. "A little."
Shen Yanzhi’s brow was furrowed with worry. As one hand continued to rub her stomach, he used the other to smooth the crease between her eyebrows. "Why don’t you try to get some sleep? You’ll probably feel much better after you wake up."
Jiang Li was in too much pain to find the strength to speak, so she just slowly closed her eyes.
When she woke up again, she felt sticky all over.
She glanced at the time—it was already 8:00 p.m.
"Holy shit! Did I really sleep that long?"
Only after muttering to herself did she realize that Shen Yanzhi was nowhere to be seen. She had no idea where he’d gone.
But that wasn’t the most important thing. After her long sleep, the discomfort in her stomach was completely gone, and her whole body felt much lighter.
Sure enough, there’s nothing a good sleep can’t fix.
And if one can’t, then two surely will.
Stretching lazily, she finally got out of bed.