Chapter 565: The Instant-Kill Bonus Is Actually This
Rejected 99 Times, the Aloof Campus Belle Comes On Strong at Me, Jiang Muye
Boss Cutie
South African 15-Carat Diamond Necklace — 1 yuan
The Savior's Authentic Out-of-Print Painting — 1 yuan
MacDonald Viola — 1 yuan
Babe Ruth's Jersey — 1 yuan
Empress Dowager Cixi's Blue-and-White Porcelain Vase — 1 yuan
Pink Diamond Ring — 1 yuan
Gemstone Flower Ring — 1 yuan
Elvis's Leg Hair — 1 yuan
Jiang Muye could understand all the others.
But what the hell was this last one, Elvis's leg hair?
There was only one card, so after careful consideration, Jiang Muye chose the South African 15-Carat Diamond Necklace. There was only one of its kind in the entire world, worth over three hundred million.
It had once been worn by a princess of America, which made it even more valuable.
And now it only cost one yuan, and it was his.
Sweet!
Rounded off, that saved him three hundred million.
The moment the auction house staff laid eyes on Jiang Muye, they were all over him. They'd assumed he would at most bid on a painting or piece of jewelry worth a few tens of millions. Who would've thought he'd snap up the store's crown jewel in one breath?
The South African 15-Carat Diamond Necklace, worth three hundred million! So rich!
The staff were beside themselves with excitement, eager to set off firecrackers in celebration.
Such a huge deal had actually gone through.
As expected of the CEO of Chen Group, his moves were extraordinary.
"President Jiang, you really have an eye for quality! You picked out our most competitive item in one glance!"
"Who could say otherwise? This one's the most expensive of the lot. Most people balk at the price, but you can just buy it on a whim. Truly impressive!"
Jiang Muye ignored all their flattery.
He directly took out the black card the System had given him and paid on the spot, then had them package up the necklace.
It felt heavy in his palm. Jiang Muye couldn't wait to see what Leng Ruoli would look like wearing this necklace.
She'd definitely look beautiful.
Her neck was long and slender, and very fair.
A total swan neck—wearing it would surely bring out her complexion and show off her elegance.
Jiang Muye was already dying to see her.
Thankfully, his flight was tomorrow, and he'd be able to go back.
It would only be late at night, but he should make it in time to hold his darling as she slept.
With that thought, Jiang Muye's heart felt sweet.
The next afternoon, Jiang Muye called Leng Ruoli. "I'm about to board the plane. I'll probably be back a bit late tonight, so don't wait up for me. You'll see me tomorrow morning."
"No way, I can't sleep when you're not here," Leng Ruoli grumbled.
She insisted on waiting for Jiang Muye to come back.
She still had a mysterious surprise to give him.
"Heh heh, that's fine too. But if you can't hold on, go to sleep early, okay?" Jiang Muye coaxed Leng Ruoli. "I bought you a gift too, so just wait for it."
"I… I have a gift to give you too!" Leng Ruoli said to Jiang Muye, embarrassed.
She was already imagining how thrilled Jiang Muye would be when he heard the news.
"Alright." Jiang Muye was curious too—what gift Leng Ruoli wanted to give him.
This little girl was getting more and more mysterious.
Jiang Muye's lips curved into a smile.
After chatting with Leng Ruoli for a while, Jiang Muye said reluctantly, "I have to get on the plane now. See you soon."
"Okay, see you soon!" Leng Ruoli said happily.
After hanging up, Leng Ruoli excitedly went downstairs.
She said to the butler, "Butler, let's go buy some balloons and ribbons and decorate the place nicely. We'll throw him a welcome party."
The butler nodded. "Alright."
"Actually, I'll just come buy them with you!" Leng Ruoli wanted to see what she needed and set it all up herself.
The butler didn't object, so Leng Ruoli went with him to buy the things they needed to decorate the venue.
With the butler's help, Leng Ruoli began decorating the room completely.
Star lights hung everywhere, hydrogen balloons were filled and strung up, petals and glittering loose powder were scattered across the floor, and hydrangeas and other bouquets were arranged alongside for contrast.
Leng Ruoli also set out some chocolates and macarons on the dining table, and had the kitchen chefs prepare some small snacks to place there as well.
The whole house was filled with a romantic atmosphere.
Once it got dark and the lights were off, with scented candles lit, it would definitely look beautiful.
Leng Ruoli began to look forward to a wonderful night.
She sat on the carpet, her eyes expectant as she toyed with the rose petals.
At this moment, however, a fierce wind suddenly picked up. Outside, the curtains whipped wildly, snapping and cracking.
Leng Ruoli shuddered. She immediately went out to close the windows, and saw the sky outside was dense with dark clouds and howling wind.
She suddenly grew very worried.
What was going on? Why was the nice weather suddenly turning into heavy rain?
But Muye was still on the plane right now!
Could his landing be delayed?
Just as Leng Ruoli was worrying, she saw the torrential rain come pouring down.
"Why is it raining so hard!" Leng Ruoli grew even more worried.
She immediately called Jiang Muye.
But his phone stayed off the whole time.
Why wasn't he picking up yet!
Pick up the phone!
Leng Ruoli was frantic with anxiety.
Her breathing grew rapid.
"Boom—"
A huge thunderclap sounded outside, and lightning tore terrifyingly through the night.
The tremendous crash of thunder instantly frightened Leng Ruoli, her little face full of terror.
Fine sweat had already formed in her palms.
In fact, thunder was the thing she feared most.
Because of what had happened to her six years ago, she had a tremendous fear of stormy weather.
But ever since she'd gotten together with Jiang Muye, she'd become a little less afraid of thunder and lightning, and that was because Jiang Muye was by her side.
And this time, he wasn't!
Leng Ruoli's anxiety overflowed.
She instinctively wanted to hide under the covers, but she couldn't hold back the fear.
Right now, her heart was full of Jiang Muye.
In such severe weather, flying was especially unsafe.
Woo, was he okay?
Leng Ruoli's heart was completely hanging in suspense.
She was truly afraid that something terrible might happen.
Leng Ruoli called Jiang Muye's number over and over.
Still off.
Leng Ruoli bit her lower lip and hurried downstairs.
The butler saw her anxious, restless look and asked, "Miss, what's wrong?"
"I want to wait and see when Muye gets back." Leng Ruoli stood at the door, watching the heavy rain outside, her heart gripped with worry.
"With rain this heavy, the flight's probably been cancelled," the butler said, trying to comfort Leng Ruoli.
"But I heard him say he was boarding, and it wasn't raining when he set off." Leng Ruoli's nose stung.
"Well, maybe the Young Master already arrived. Miss, just wait a bit longer, he'll be here soon."
Hearing the butler's words, Leng Ruoli tried to calm down.
Right, maybe something delayed him on the way.
Judging by the time, he should have arrived already.
This rain had only just started, so there would be nothing abnormal about it.
Leng Ruoli pressed her hands to her chest, desperately suppressing her unease.
"Boom—"
Another huge thunderclap, scaring Leng Ruoli's little face badly.
She flinched back, and the butler said, "Miss, you should go to bed and rest. The Young Master said you're most afraid of stormy weather, and that you couldn't be left to handle it on your own, so we must stay with you."
Hearing the butler's words, Leng Ruoli trembled.