The two of them had a meal at the hotel restaurant. Seeing that it was still early, Shen Jing pulled Chen Cheng along to go shopping.

Once they reached the mall, Shen Jing dragged Chen Cheng into a shopping spree.

Whatever was expensive and high-quality, she bought it for Chen Cheng.

She outfitted Chen Cheng with two or three sets of clothes from head to toe, inside and out, spending over 300,000 yuan.

For the first time, the Scum enjoyed the feeling of being kept by a wealthy woman.

Comfortable!!!

Chen Cheng understood clearly; Shen Jing didn't like his outfit of a short-sleeved shirt and big shorts.

That wasn't all. After buying the clothes, Shen Jing pulled Chen Cheng's arm into a Vacheron Constantin store and picked out an Overseas 5200 stainless steel watch for him.

The young ladies in the store looked at the two of them.

Some looked at Shen Jing with great envy; this Handsome guy was too good-looking, and his physique was superb.

Others looked at Chen Cheng with deep disdain. This Handsome guy was clearly younger than the wealthy woman; one look and they knew Chen Cheng was a kept man. Spending a woman's money—he really wasn't ashamed.

The male compatriots were numb with envy when they saw Shen Jing, who had an outstanding figure, temperament, and was radiant.

While Shen Jing was swiping her card, a young fellow approached Chen Cheng.

"Big brother, how did you do it?"

Chen Cheng smiled slightly. This damn guy also took the buddy for a kept man, but there was no need to explain.

He patted the guy's shoulder. "Nothing to it, just good skills! Go back and exercise more, you can do it too."

Chen Cheng wasn't lying. The male and female sales assistants in this luxury store all had outstanding looks and figures. If they wanted to be kept, they certainly had the innate conditions.

"Big brother, is there a secret? I want a shortcut."

The corner of Chen Cheng's mouth curled as he glanced at the lad. "As long as you have determination, perseverance, clear goals, and are willing to spend time. Then have a doctor give you a certificate saying you can't eat hard food and can only eat soft rice."

"That's all it takes?"

Chen Cheng nodded. "Spend more time and money on grooming yourself, invest in yourself, make yourself more excellent, and you can achieve the goal. With your looks, you don't even need plastic surgery, just a few minor adjustments. Looks are very important!"

This kid's looks were only slightly worse than the Yan Zu present, but with a little adjustment, he would definitely be popular with wealthy women.

Shen Jing walked over: "Let's go."

Chen Cheng nodded and pulled Shen Jing out of the Vacheron Constantin flagship store.

"Sister, you're really good to me."

The corners of Shen Jing's mouth quirked up. "It's nothing," she said, raising her own wrist. "What I spent today isn't even as much as the spare change from the price of this watch you gave me."

Chen Cheng's mouth twitched. As expected of someone in finance, she was subconsciously calculating the accounts.

"I can be even better. Why don't you just move into that apartment of mine?"

Chen Cheng rubbed his chin. Hearing this, he was a bit tempted.

Living in his Senior Apprentice Brother's house, spending his Senior Apprentice Brother's money, and then...

Oh my god!!

"Better not."

It was thrilling, but if he really did that, he'd be treating Xie Zhiyuan like a total pushover.

The buddy still needed to get investments from wealthy brothers and sisters.

Ruining his reputation for Shen Jing wasn't worth it.

"Hmph!"

The Scum continued his string of lies, saying, "Although my stomach is bad sometimes, I'm not truly poor. I can't eat soft rice every day, right? It wouldn't sound good if word got out."

"Hmph! Who said you're a kept man? I'm happy to spend money on you, so how is that being a kept man?"

Chen Cheng squeezed Shen Jing's small hand. "Am I not eating soft rice right now?"

"Kept men are supposed to be obedient and listen. Do you listen to me? It's always me listening to you. You even made me hold up my hands and act like a puppy..."

As she spoke, Shen Jing's face turned completely red. Thinking back on it, why did it feel quite stimulating?

Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow. "Eating soft rice the hard way?"

"You're annoying~"

"Brother Cheng, I'm just a bit older than you. Other than that, I have everything I should have. No matter what aspect, in every way, I can satisfy you. As long as you say it, I can do it."

Chen Cheng rolled his eyes. Has this woman gotten carried away being a wealthy wife?

However, since she could rise from being a mistress, she certainly didn't lack means, ambition, or ability.

Maybe she really could do what she said.

"Sister, those words..."

"Don't play dumb, I truly like you."

"Uh..." The Scum showed a look of difficulty. "I'm not planning on getting married."

"DINK? I don't believe you."

"Uh, not that either. I'm still young and don't have those plans currently. My heart isn't settled, and I can't take responsibility..."

Shen Jing stared at Chen Cheng. "What do you mean by that?"

Chen Cheng thought to himself that this woman was indeed hard to deal with. She's forgotten she has a family and wants to rise to be his official wife.

The Scum gave a 'hehe' laugh. "Boyfriend and girlfriend definitely won't work. We're 'soulmates.' Soulmates!"

"Soulmates? Is this how your soulmates act? Chen Cheng, do you want to play for free?!!!"

Hearing that, the Scum was not happy.

It wasn't certain who was playing whom.

The Scum put his arm around Shen Jing's fragrant shoulder. "How can you say 'play for free'? Aren't we making each other happy?"

...

Dead silence.

Dead silence.

After a long while, Shen Jing, puffed up with anger, looked coldly at Chen Cheng. "I crossed the line!"

After saying that, she pushed Chen Cheng away and left.

The Scum watched Shen Jing's back. Was this woman for real?

Sigh~ The red and blue buffs given by the master system were actually having a counter-effect now.

In the past, Chen Cheng was 100% sure Shen Jing wouldn't be like this.

The Scum sighed and quickly caught up, putting an arm around Shen Jing's slender waist.

Shen Jing turned her head and glared at him. "You just dislike me because I'm old and because I've been married. Definitely!!!"

Shen Jing looked like she was about to cry, her eyes turning red.

Chen Cheng's mouth twitched. So you do know.

However, even without those factors, the buddy couldn't let you keep him all to yourself.

A Poseidon belongs to the ocean; how could he permanently dock in your little harbor?

The Scum looked at Shen Jing's expression. He still had to coax her. He quickly tightened his grip. "Don't cry. You know I've never cared about things like age."

The Scum gently blew a breath of air into her ear. "Besides, with your condition, girls in their 20s can't necessarily compare. You're so tender you could practically squeeze water out. Whether it's the exterior or the interior, you're succulent and incredibly smooth."

Shen Jing reached out and pinched Chen Cheng. "Bad thing, nothing serious ever comes out of your mouth."

"Hey~ why would you say that?"

"Bah, lecher~" Shen Jing's face immediately turned as red as a monkey's butt.

Chen Cheng smiled. This distraction technique worked quite well.

It was originally a matter of mutual consent and mutual pleasure; why talk about feelings?

As he spoke, he pulled Shen Jing to an empty lounge chair near the restroom entrance and sat down.

"As for me, I like different delicacies and am willing to taste them all."

"Fickle ghost!!!"

Shen Jing also knew she wouldn't get the answer she wanted on this topic, so she changed the subject.

"Weren't you going to buy a house? What kind do you want to buy? Have you gone to look at any?"

Chen Cheng's mouth twitched. You're quite concerned about this house-buying business.

Could it be because the buddy said last time there would be a room for you?

"Not yet, no rush. Maybe I'll buy an Old Western-style house or something," Chen Cheng said perfunctorily.

Previously, he had thought about leaving a room for her after buying the West Mountain Manor, but now that he knew she rose from being a mistress, the Scum hesitated.

"A garden villa? Those aren't cheap. Do you have enough money on hand?"

"Oh, you can rest assured about the buddy's strength." Chen Cheng put his arm around Shen Jing's shoulder and patted his chest.

...

The two of them sat in a cafe and chatted about this and that for a while before Shen Jing made an excuse to leave first.

She was reluctant to part with the Scum, but her son should be home from school soon, and she couldn't go back too late.

After Shen Jing left, the Scum also carried the many bags to the parking lot.

He drove around aimlessly. The idle talk with Shen Jing just now had reminded him.

The plan he had before about buying a few houses in the city to rotate between should be put on the agenda.

Always going to hotels, he'd eventually be spotted by acquaintances.

The Scum wanted to buy a villa.

Having grown accustomed to detached houses in Ugly Country, he was still somewhat unaccustomed after being in Ode to Joy for this period.

There really weren't many detached villas still available in the city center.

Among them, Old Western-style houses were the most sought after, having both location and history.

The charm of history...

Uh... speaking of history, it's all freaking colonial history.

Sigh~ One can only say to remember the lessons learned.

"Real Estate Agency Name?"

Chen Cheng muttered as he looked at the real estate agency's sign by the roadside.