Chapter 374 - 373: Taking Tongtong to the Shopping Mall

Chapter 374: Chapter 373: Taking Tongtong to the Shopping Mall

The accompanying photo was of a wild mountain ginseng.

The vague social media post, which started strong but ended cryptically, garnered hundreds of likes in just ten minutes.

Although he didn’t name names, everyone was in the same social circle. Those who knew, knew.

Jun Xinghe casually liked it too and even shamelessly commented, "Oh? Who could you be talking about?"

The comment section, which had been buzzing just a moment ago, instantly went silent.

’So satisfying!’

’So damn satisfying!’

It was the first time Jun Xinghe had ever felt so good being insulted.

"Xiao Wang, what’s the status of the site selection for the company in South City? We need to speed things up!"

"Don’t worry, President Jun. The company is expediting the process."

"Mm, and remember to buy another house for me. It absolutely must be close to the Xiaojiang Store."

Secretary Wang immediately looked troubled. With a pained expression, he said, "President Jun, you have no idea. Houses within a two-kilometer radius of Yangzhai Street are incredibly sought-after. There might be some rundown places available, but as for good properties..."

"I’ll give you a bigger budget!"

"Yes, sir! Leave it to me!"...

「Meanwhile.」

Jiang Liu drove Jun Qingmeng’s Bentley, taking the two of them to the mall.

His own car was still parked at the Six Flavors Restaurant. He would swap them out later when he went back. The Bentley was too conspicuous, and Jiang Liu wanted to keep a low profile in front of his customers.

"Honey!"

"Hmm?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to call you that."

Jun Qingmeng’s eyes were as bright as a galaxy of stars.

A smile she couldn’t suppress graced her beautiful face.

Jun Qingmeng was very, very happy.

Even though the "honey" she called out to today was the same one from yesterday, today’s "honey" was one who had been approved by her father.

’It’s so much sweeter!’

The kind of sweet that meant they could get married right away.

"If you like calling me that, go ahead. I love hearing it," Jiang Liu said with a smile. He was in a good mood too.

Jun Qingmeng leaned over and planted a kiss on Jiang Liu’s cheek.

She sank back into her seat, striking a lazy, relaxed pose.

"So, how are you feeling today? What did you think after meeting my dad?"

"It was great. Your dad’s a pretty easygoing guy, not nearly as fierce as you made him out to be."

In Jiang Liu’s opinion, compared to the biting harshness of Li Xiaoyan and Yang Yixue, his future father-in-law, Jun Xinghe, was exceptionally reasonable and understanding. Plus, he treated him well.

By the end of the meal, Jiang Liu felt a warmth spread through his heart.

Jun Qingmeng rolled her eyes. "That’s because he’s nice to *you*. With everyone else, he always has a stern look on his face, like they owe him a ton of money!"

"Maybe so," Jiang Liu chuckled.

"But you’re so amazing, honey. He should treat you this well. You’re the best in the world!"

"And I’ll be really, really good to you in the future, too. I’ll be the wife who spoils you the most in the entire world!"

"Daddy, me too! Tongtong will always be super, super good to you!" Jiang Tongtong shouted from the back seat.

"You little flatterer," Jiang Liu said with a laugh.

Hearing the declarations from his daughter and his wife-to-be, his mood improved even more.

Jiang Tongtong swung her legs in the back seat, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Daddy, when are you and Mommy getting married?"

"As soon as the house deed is transferred and I move our household registrations over, we’ll get married."

"Hmm, Tongtong doesn’t understand. Daddy, can you take Tongtong to see our house?"

A mix of anticipation and nervousness was in Jiang Tongtong’s eyes.

’This will be Daddy, Mommy, and little cutie’s home from now on.’

Even though Tongtong wasn’t scared when she left home with Daddy before, what little kid doesn’t want a house of their own?

Jiang Liu glanced at the time and said, "Then how about we go take a look after we’re done having fun?"

Jun Qingmeng pursed her lips into a smile. "Let’s go see it sooner. The sooner we see it, the sooner we can transfer the deed."

She was eager to marry Jiang Liu.

It hadn’t seemed like a big deal before, but now that they had official approval, Jun Qingmeng didn’t want to live another day without a marriage certificate.

"Yay! Daddy, I love you so much! Mommy, I love you too!"

Jiang Tongtong happily raised her little hands. "So, Daddy, since we’re all so happy today, can Tongtong have an ice cream bar later?"

’Daddy’s in a good mood, so he should let his little darling sneak an ice cream bar, right?’

Jiang Liu and Jun Qingmeng were amused by Jiang Tongtong and laughed.

"Alright! If you want one, I’ll buy you one."

"Wow! Daddy, you’re the best! Tongtong loves you so much!"

Jun Qingmeng spoke up, "Tongtong, what do you want to play later? Mommy will take you."

"Umm, let’s go on the bumper cars... but Tongtong also wants to see a movie. Yesterday, Jingjing told Tongtong there’s a really good one!"

"We can do all of it. Besides those two, is there anything else you want to do?" Jiang Liu wanted to take this opportunity to grant a few more of his daughter’s little wishes.

Jiang Tongtong hesitated for a moment before saying in a small voice, "Daddy, can you buy Tongtong some clothes? A lot of Tongtong’s clothes are old..."

As she spoke, Tongtong lovingly stroked her denim vest.

’Daddy bought this for me a long time ago. Daddy never had money. Even though Daddy has been making money recently, this little cutie is a good girl and doesn’t want to waste the money Daddy worked so hard for.’

’But she really wanted new clothes. All the other kids at kindergarten have them.’

Guilt washed over Jiang Liu.

He had been so busy with the store lately that he hadn’t found the time to buy his daughter any clothes.

"Of course we can. We have time today, so how about Daddy buys you several new outfits that you like?"

"Daddy!"

"Hmm?"

"Tongtong is so happy! I love you so much!"

Jiang Tongtong swung her little legs.

’Happy!’

Jiang Liu smiled.

’The whole point of making money is to spend it on your family, on the people you care about.’

They arrived at the nearby South Wind Square.

Jiang Liu parked the car under the envious gazes of numerous young people.

The parking attendant was very enthusiastic.

Jiang Liu walked through the square with Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong.

The trio was particularly eye-catching.

Especially Jun Qingmeng. Setting aside her stunningly cool beauty, her aura alone was enough to tell you she was no ordinary person.

She was the center of attention wherever she went.

Just then, Jiang Liu’s phone went off.

Jiang Liu took out his phone and glanced at it.

Jun Xinghe: "Have you arrived yet? I’ve already had someone wait at the door with the keys. Remember to go get them."

Jiang Liu: "Thank you for the trouble, Uncle Jun."

Jun Xinghe was in the middle of a remote conference call at that moment.

Normally, he wouldn’t even look at his phone during a meeting, not even if his own daughter texted him.

But when Jiang Liu’s message came in, the double-standard-wielding Jun Xinghe replied instantly: "No need to be so polite with your Uncle Jun! We’re family."

Jiang Liu replied: "Okay, Uncle Jun. :)"

After replying to Jun Xinghe’s message, Jiang Liu then replied to his mom’s message.

Lin Qiu: "Is it over? How did it go? He didn’t give you a hard time, did he?"

Jiang Liu: "It’s done. Qingmeng’s dad was really nice to me, very friendly. He didn’t object to our marriage."

Jiang Dahai and Lin Qiu were lying on the sofa watching TV.

When they received the message, both of them looked astonished.

"That easy?"

"Ask him."

Lin Qiu: "What happened? I thought Qingmeng’s dad was hard to deal with?"

Jiang Liu: "Well, it’s actually quite a coincidence. Qingmeng’s dad happens to be a customer at my store. We’d even chatted before, so we knew each other."

Lin Qiu was dumbfounded. "That... really is a coincidence."

"What’d he say?" Jiang Dahai asked from the side, enjoying the drama.

"Our son already knew Qingmeng’s dad. I told you our son could handle it, and you didn’t believe me."

Jiang Dahai was surprised.

Lin Qiu was getting progressively more excited. "So it’s all settled? When are they getting married? Did he have any demands?"