"Jiang Che..."
"Auntie, there's no need to say more. I'll resign tomorrow. My daughter is coming back soon, and then I can finally enjoy some peace and quiet."
Aunt Chen was quick-witted. After seeing Jiang Che hire so many young maids, she realized it was time for her to leave. She figured Jiang Che probably saw her as a third wheel now!
Jiang Che narrowed his eyes slightly.
In his memory, Aunt Chen did have a daughter, and she was quite pretty.
But Jiang Che wasn’t some desperate womanizer. "Aunt Chen, are you planning to retire early?" he teased.
Aunt Chen shook her head with a smile. "It's just that I'm feeling a bit sentimental. You've grown up, young master!"
She had watched Jiang Che grow from a little boy into the young man he was today, almost like her own child.
After spending so many years in the Jiang household, it was only natural that she felt a bit reluctant to leave.
"Aunt Chen, you don’t have to leave in such a hurry. You can still come by to buy groceries sometimes," Jiang Che said.
Aunt Chen's face lit up with surprise. "Really? That would be nice. I can’t stand being idle at my age."
Jiang Che: "..."
I was just saying that casually, and you actually believed me?
Of course, Jiang Che didn’t say anything more. Aunt Chen was a smart woman, and some things didn’t need to be spoken aloud to be understood.
The Jiang household was noticeably livelier that night.
The place was brightly lit, and beautiful women were everywhere. Even the maids carrying trays were stunning enough to outshine many university campus queens.
Meanwhile, outside the Jiang estate.
"Xiao Zhao, you can stop here," Gu Lingfei said, nodding to her driver.
"Take care, Ms. Gu," the driver replied.
Gu Lingfei got out of the car and walked toward the Jiang estate, her beautiful eyes narrowing in confusion.
"Why is it so brightly lit?"
She pushed the door open and then froze in shock.
"Jiang Che!!!"
Her eyes were met with a sea of maids, each with their own unique charm.
"Ms. Gu, would you like something to drink?"
A petite maid with twin tails approached her with a tray, smiling sweetly.
"No... no, thank you! Who are you all...?"
"Oh? Sister Lingfei, you're here!"
Jiang Che walked down from the second floor, holding Dong'er in his arms, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Jiang Che!"
Gu Lingfei threw her bag onto the sofa, visibly annoyed.
She rarely got angry with Jiang Che.
But now... he was going too far!
After taking a few deep breaths, she finally spoke.
"Che, lust is the first hurdle for young men! If you let yourself be tempted by beauty... it won’t just drain your body, but it will also corrode your willpower and exhaust your energy..."
"I’ve never said anything before, but you need to exercise some restraint, understand?"
It was clear that Gu Lingfei was angry—really angry!
Her serious, stern expression almost made Jiang Che laugh.
But before she could continue, Jiang Che interrupted her.
"Sister Lingfei, have you been browsing those anti-lust forums? You’re spouting all these anti-lust mantras. I love it!"
Gu Lingfei: "..."
"Are you even listening to me?"
She clenched her fists in frustration.
"Sister Lingfei, these are just maids my dad hired. The house is so big... having more people around makes it less lonely."
Once again, he shifted the blame to Jiang Yuan.
What else were fathers for, if not to take the blame and provide money?
Gu Lingfei glared at Jiang Che, but it was obvious she wouldn’t confront Jiang Yuan about this. It was too embarrassing to bring up.
"Sister Lingfei, you wouldn’t want me to hire ugly maids or male servants, would you? Look at them... they’re so pleasing to the eye!"
Gu Lingfei: "..."
Faced with Jiang Che’s sophistry, she was left speechless.
"Jiang Che... just control yourself."
"Sister Lingfei, these are just ordinary maids. With a stunning beauty like you around, how could I possibly be interested in these ordinary girls?"
With just one sentence, Jiang Che had completely disarmed Gu Lingfei.
"You... what are you saying!"
Gu Lingfei’s expression turned flustered, and she didn’t know where to put her hands. She quickly walked away, looking utterly defeated.
Watching Gu Lingfei’s flustered retreat, Jiang Che couldn’t help but smirk.
Tsk tsk tsk, Gu Lingfei was such a cold and aloof CEO in front of others!
She wore a white blouse, a black women’s suit, a pencil skirt with sheer stockings, and sky-high heels.
With her wavy hair and half-rimmed gold glasses, she was the ultimate man-eater!
But in front of Jiang Che... all her aloofness vanished without a trace.
......
[Recipe for the Elixir of Youth]
This was a real treasure. Jiang Che skimmed through the recipe, his lips twitching slightly.
The recipe for the Elixir of Youth was incredibly complex, requiring over 200 rare Chinese herbs, and the extraction ratios were extremely precise. Even the slightest deviation could render the potion completely ineffective.
Clearly, this wasn’t something that could be mass-produced. It was strictly for personal use.
"Let’s make a small batch first. Ten doses should do."
Jiang Che sent the recipe directly to his assistant, Leng Ningqiu.
Having subordinates really made life easier. There was no need to do everything himself anymore.
...
That night, Wang Yanran returned home early after work.
Wang Laiyun was still under investigation, but unless something unexpected happened, it seemed like he was doomed.
"Dad, I’m home!"
Wang Yanran was in high spirits. She had come back with hope, and that hope... was the evidence Jiang Che had given her!
Evidence that could bring down Vice Director Qi Lv and his powerful backer!
Wang Laiyun had aged significantly in just a few days, his hair turning white, and he looked like he had aged five years.
"Yanran’s back? What’s got you so happy?"
Seeing his daughter’s smile, the worry on Wang Laiyun’s face began to fade.
"Dad, you’re saved!"
Wang Laiyun chuckled bitterly. "What do you mean I’m saved? I’m not dead yet!"
Wang Yanran stuck out her tongue playfully. "Ta-da! Look what I’ve got!"
She pulled out a USB drive and held it up triumphantly.