Du Zhaohui handed over his purchases to Mao Kangshan, who didn’t ask many questions – if his disciple wanted him to keep something, he would keep it.

Xia Xiaolan also transferred 500,000 Hong Kong dollars to Du Zhaohui’s account.

Jinsha Pool Residence was delivered ahead of schedule, and homeowners joyfully took possession and began renovations, including Tang Yuanyue’s assistant.

Following President Tang’s advice to buy at Jinsha Pool had proven to be a sound investment.

With Jinsha Pool’s superior quality, units near the central golden pool were already being speculated at over 3,000 yuan per square meter, even though move-in had just begun. Tang Yuanyue’s assistant would profit even if he sold now.

Of course, no homeowners were talking about selling yet – everyone was very satisfied with their Jinsha Pool properties.

Especially with Qihang Property Management in place, calling Jinsha Pool the most upscale residential community in Pengcheng wasn’t an exaggeration!

The previously developed Donghu Garden by Liu Tianquan had sold out completely. Hong Kong owners who bought at Jinsha Pool became free advertisers for Qihang when they returned home bragging.

Some even called Qihang Real Estate to inquire about future property launches.

This was difficult to answer.

The boss was still selecting land plots – even Qihang’s staff couldn’t say what the next project would be.

But they made sure to collect contact information from interested clients, promising to notify them first about future sales.

Tang Yuanyue’s assistant had visited Jinsha Pool and immediately fell in love with the environment.

Such a community would be excellent to move into after renovation.

Since President Tang planned long-term mainland development, making Pengcheng his base for the coming years, the assistant planned to settle at Jinsha Pool.

After taking possession, he thanked President Tang, who had helped with part of the payment.

The speaker meant nothing by it, but the listener took it to heart. Tang Yuanyue had already been stung by Du Zhaohui and Xia Xiaolan’s cooperation. Since February this year, he’d had no contact with Xia Xiaolan. His former fiancée Zhitong had found new love, while Tang Yuanyue remained single… When he didn’t think about it, it was fine, but once he did, the feeling of unwillingness grew stronger.

How was his love not genuine?

Although he had used some schemes to break off the engagement, it was indeed because of Xia Xiaolan that he had thought of ending it!

Without Xia Xiaolan, Tang Yuanyue wouldn’t have objected to the family-arranged marriage. He Zhitong would sometimes get jealous but never truly restricted him— While the assistant was still talking about Jinsha Pool, Tang Yuanyue interrupted:

“Book me a flight to New York.”

The President’s thoughts jumped too quickly!

Though this sudden arrangement wasn’t on the schedule, the assistant immediately agreed while worrying about how to rearrange the calendar.

Being an assistant to someone like Tang Yuanyue came with high pay, requiring both education and ability. Making the President worry was wrong – if you couldn’t handle his requests, you should be replaced.

A while later, the assistant entered the office to report:

“I’ve booked you a flight for 10 AM the day after tomorrow. Do you have any other instructions, President Tang?”

Tang Yuanyue’s eyes showed a trace of excitement.

“No instructions. You may go back to work.”

The assistant was surprised – wasn’t the President planning to take anyone with him to America this time?

…

While Young Master Tang eagerly awaited his flight to New York.

Meanwhile, in a luxury apartment in Hong Kong, Xia Ziyu ordered some dishes from a high-end restaurant, waiting for Du Chengrong to arrive.

The hired maid couldn’t help but kindly remind Xia Ziyu:

“You should cook some dishes yourself for Mr. Du.”

Xia Ziyu was speechless. Capturing a man’s heart through his stomach – she’d already tried that foolishness with Wang Jianhua, playing the virtuous woman for so long, eating vegetarian meals with steamed buns at the cafeteria while buying braised pork for Wang Jianhua… What good had it done in the end?

Women who did that wanted to be wives.

Xia Ziyu positioned herself as a mistress.

A mistress should make men feel relaxed and happy. Wasn’t wearing silk nightgowns and perfume better than becoming a sallow-faced woman from kitchen smoke? Xia Ziyu wasn’t that foolish.

“Sister Sun, I have my plans. Don’t say more in the future.”

The maid meant well – serving Xia Ziyu paid well, and she hoped Xia Ziyu would do better. Being Du Chengrong’s mistress was certainly different from becoming his fifth wife.

But her good intentions seemed like telling Xia Ziyu what to do, which naturally displeased her.

The maid quickly shut her mouth. “Miss Vivi, I’ll finish my work and leave then.”

This apartment was where Du Chengrong and Xia Ziyu met for their affairs. With the two of them being uninhibited, having a maid around was inconvenient, so she would leave after finishing her daily work.

Xia Ziyu finished applying body lotion in front of the mirror, sprayed some perfume, and waved to the maid.

Before she could leave, the doorbell rang.

“Looks like Mr. Du arrived early.”

The maid looked through the peephole and saw not Du Chengrong, but two women who often appeared in newspapers – Du Chengrong’s Second and Fourth Mistresses!

The maid was shocked:

“Miss Vivi, trouble! Mr. Du’s Second and Fourth Mistresses are here!”

With Du’s mistresses coming to confront his lover, the maid didn’t dare open the door.

Xia Ziyu paused briefly.

She knew she would eventually attract attention from Du Chengrong’s mistresses, but hadn’t expected them so soon.

While the maid panicked, Xia Ziyu smiled:

“What’s there to panic about? Don’t leave yet – add two more place settings. Guests are guests!”

Had Miss Vivi gone mad? Not afraid at all, and even inviting the Second and Fourth Mistresses for dinner?

Though finding Xia Ziyu’s behavior strange, an employee must follow their employer’s instructions.

The maid tremblingly opened the door.

Xia Ziyu didn’t even change out of her sexy silk slip, just casually throwing on a robe, and sitting calmly.

As the door opened.

Liu Keying and the Second Mistress entered one after another.

Both mistresses exuded nobility, wearing priceless jewelry – true Hong Kong elite.

Looking at the apartment, then at Xia Ziyu’s complete composure, Liu Keying burned with anger:

“Second Sister, this is Miss Vivi. I thought she’d be more beautiful, but she’s nothing special up close. You’re waiting for Mr. Du, right? Sorry, but Mr. Du had something urgent come up – he won’t be coming tonight… Looking disappointed? What, didn’t Mr. Du tell you?”

Liu Keying’s tone was contemptuous, implying Du Chengrong didn’t care about Xia Ziyu.

Xia Ziyu knew the two mistresses had diverted Du Chengrong – having been with him for so many years, they naturally could find excuses.

But could Liu Keying’s contempt affect her?

Not at all!

Xia Ziyu almost wanted to laugh.

Du Chengrong’s two mistresses seeing her as a threat proved she indeed held some weight with him.

Du Chengrong might already be thinking of making her his fifth wife, which was why these women rushed here.

“Whatever Mr. Du does, he doesn’t need to specially notify me. We’re just having a casual affair, each taking what we need. Why are you two rushing in here making such a fuss? Since Mr. Du isn’t coming tonight, it would be a waste of this good food. Why don’t you two sit down, and we can eat and chat?”

Liu Keying and the Second Mistress exchanged glances.

—This young Vivi had thick skin despite her age, indeed difficult to handle, and very brazen!