Chapter 285: Taking Yan Ning Out to Indulge (Full Chapter)
When they both came out after changing clothes, they were both pleasantly surprised to see each other.
Zhang Jingdong teased, "Mr. Yan, you've just gotten at least 5 years younger, you could be my little sister now!"
Yan Ning couldn't help but feel both shy and playful, "You're exaggerating too much, no matter what I'd still have to be your elder sister!"
"You don't believe me? Let's have others take a look."
Zhang Jingdong turned to that group of high school students, "Take a look, does she look more like my younger sister or my elder sister?"
"If you guys can honestly answer this for me, I'll cover all your expenses here!"
Those high schoolers were first stunned, then the quick-witted one among them replied first, "Definitely like your younger sister!"
The others soon caught on and began to chime in.
"Definitely the younger sister!"
"This young lady doesn't look a day over 18!"
Zhang Jingdong laughed heartily and glanced at Yan Ning, "See, the public's eyes are sharp!"
Yan Ning's face instantly flushed with embarrassment.
Zhang Jingdong generously said, "Alright, you have two minutes, grab as much as you can, all on me!"
Initially, they found it hard to believe, but seeing Zhang Jingdong's serious demeanor and observing he was clearly wealthy from his attire and demeanor, they immediately took action.
Soon, each of them was holding at least two pairs of shoes.
Zhang Jingdong joked, "You all are quite sensible, huh? Alright, each of you go grab two outfits!"
They paused again before moving into action once more.
Then Zhang Jingdong led them to the counter, took the bill, and went to pay at the nearby checkout counter.
Once Zhang Jingdong returned from settling the bill, the group of high schoolers was completely at ease, all exclaiming happily, "Thank you, brother, thank you, sister!"
Zhang Jingdong raised the bill and suddenly raised his voice, "Hmm?"
One of them quickly caught on, "Thank you, brother, thank you, sister-in-law!"
Only then was Zhang Jingdong satisfied as he placed his hand on Yan Ning's fragrant shoulder, "Alright, see you!"
"Goodbye, brother and sister-in-law!"
Zhang Jingdong waved them off, then walked away with his arm around Yan Ning.
At this point, Yan Ning joked, "Boss Zhang, you sure do know how to have fun!"
Zhang Jingdong hurriedly feigned heartache, "I spent over ten thousand! I insist, for the sake of those thousands of dollars, you must call me brother for an entire day!"
Yan Ning was instantly amused and surprisingly nodded, "…Okay."
Seeing her agree, Zhang Jingdong kissed her for five seconds straight.
Although Yan Ning was caught off guard, she didn't refuse because she was happy.
But when Zhang Jingdong released her, a man and a woman passing by suddenly stopped in their tracks.
The man was utterly shocked, "Yan...Mr. Yan?"
Though he was sure that the woman in the arms of the young man opposite him bore a striking resemblance to Yan Ning, he couldn't believe that the chairman of the Maple Forest Group, a towering figure in the Jiangdu business world, was behaving like a love-struck college girl!
And when Yan Ning saw the man, her face instantly blushed with embarrassment.
"Mr. Liu... Mr. Liu, long time no see. Oh... let me introduce, this is my boyfriend, Zhang Jingdong from Dongsheng Group!"
Yan Ning was a bit embarrassed when she began speaking, but by the time she finished the last sentence, she regained her usual composure and calmness, with even a hint of pride.
This is the confidence that comes from having an outstanding boyfriend.
Because of that confidence, Yan Ning secretly gave Zhang Jingdong extra points again.
Opposite her, the man was first taken aback, then looked amazed, "So you're the Mr. Zhang who snagged the Jinglan Garden project from Mr. Ye, my apologies!"
"I'm Jiang Yuhai from Xingchen Group. I've been to your bar before, it's famous and very creative, not at all inferior to Mr. Yan's The Millionaire's Club!"
"I never thought the two of you were together, truly a match made in heaven!"
Seeing that Yan Ning seemed to have a good relationship with him and considering what he said was quite pleasant to hear, Zhang Jingdong responded, "Mr. Jiang, pleasure to meet you!"
He even proactively extended his hand.
Jiang Yuhai saw how knowledgeable Zhang Jingdong was and extended his hand to shake.
Then they exchanged a few words, exchanged business cards, and went their separate ways.
Zhang Jingdong suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but ask Yan Ning, "Does this Mr. Jiang have a son?"
Yan Ning nodded, "Yes, his name is Jiang Xiaonian, why, do you know him?"
The corners of Zhang Jingdong's mouth curled into a playful smile, "No, just heard of him."
In his past life in '09, this Mr. Jiang's son was involved in a well-known incident in Jiangdu, where he simultaneously dated dozens of boyfriends across all skin colors and ages.
Then, at the age of 28, he contracted HIV and didn't make it to 30 before leaving this world for another.
Yan Ning saw Zhang Jingdong had more to say, but since he didn't continue, she didn't press him further.
The two exited Galaxy Mall.
Perhaps because she had changed out of her work clothes, Yan Ning discarded her domineering aura, her gaze less fierce and more gentle.
She even naturally linked her arm with Zhang Jingdong's.
With a face full of joy, she asked, "Where are we heading now?"
Zhang Jingdong chuckled in his heart, "Ning, it seems you missed a title?"
"Ugh... fine, brother, where are we going now?"
Zhang Jingdong then said, "Have you ever played invincible bumper cars?"