Chapter 27: How much does an annual package cost? Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 27: How much does an annual package cost?

"Mr. Xu, you’re so handsome and capable, whoever marries you is really fortunate!"

At the dining table, Shang Xiaohong occasionally tried to strike up a conversation with Xu Xiangbei to get on his good side.

However, Xu Xiangbei remained indifferent towards her, leaving Shang Xiaohong a bit embarrassed, but she didn’t dare to get angry.

"Sis, you’re so pretty, your cheeks are so tender they could be squeezed for water. No wonder Mr. Xu is totally captivated by you. If I were a man, I’d be enchanted by you, too."

Seeing that Xu Xiangbei wasn’t responding to her flattery, Shang Xiaohong helplessly shifted her attention to Ding Keke.

"I’m... I’m not his girlfriend, I’m just a female assistant..."

Ding Keke lowered her head, feeling a bit shy.

"Hey, sis, I’m telling you, a female assistant is basically a girlfriend, hahaha..."

Shang Xiaohong’s attire gave off a nightclub vibe, and her words were quite blunt, making Ding Keke blush deeply. She wanted to stop speaking but couldn’t resist Shang Xiaohong’s enthusiastic chatter, so she only managed to stammer a word or two.

Rounds of wine passed and courses of dishes enjoyed.

After everyone was full, they noticed it was already 1 PM. Just as Zhang Fuen was about to stand up, his phone rang: "What? Elder Liu’s illness has flared up again? Okay, I’ll head over to check on him now."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Fuen smiled at Xu Xiangbei and said, "Mr. Xu, I have a patient suffering from a complex disease that no renowned doctors, whether domestic or international, have been able to cure. I wonder if you’d be willing to take a look?"

"Oh?"

Xu Xiangbei raised his eyelids, curled his lips, and said, "My appearance fee is quite high; how much can they pay?"

Zhang Fuen laughed heartily, "To tell you the truth, the patient is from the illustrious Liu Family of Jiangcheng. If you can cure Elder Liu, money won’t be an issue at all."

"Done!"

Xu Xiangbei wiped the oil from the corner of his mouth and chuckled.

"Keke dear, here’s a platinum necklace I bought just a few days ago. The design is quite trendy, but it doesn’t really suit my style. If you don’t mind, I’ll give it to you."

Shang Xiaohong took out a necklace from her fragrant purse and handed it to Ding Keke.

"Sister Xiaohong, this is way too expensive; I can’t accept it..."

Ding Keke shook her little head like a rattle drum, frightened as she repeatedly waved her hands.

"It’s not worth much, let me put it on for you."

Shang Xiaohong, smiling, took up the necklace and was about to put it on Ding Keke.

Ding Keke was urgently flustered, her face reddening as she turned to Xu Xiangbei with a pleading look for help.

Xu Xiangbei saw this scene, his expression went stiff as he leaned forward, glaring seriously at Ding Keke, then said sternly, "Keke, you’re being too thoughtless. Sister Xiaohong is showing her fondness by giving you a gift. If you don’t accept it, you’ll disappoint her!"

"Huh?"

Ding Keke stared blankly at Xu Xiangbei, wearing a peculiar expression.

She had initially thought Xu Xiangbei would help her decline Shang Xiaohong’s kindness, but unexpectedly, he ordered her to accept the gift.

Ding Keke wasn’t stupid; she understood that Shang Xiaohong gifted her the necklace all because of Xu Xiangbei, as it had little to do with her personally.

Unexpectedly, Xu Xiangbei asked her to accept the necklace, leaving her indebted to Shang Xiaohong.

"Sis, you look beautiful with the necklace on."

Shang Xiaohong grinned from ear to ear, looking up and smiling at Xu Xiangbei, "Mr. Xu, you have great taste. It’s hard to find a pure girl like Keke in today’s world."

Xu Xiangbei gave a faint smile but said nothing.

"Mr. Xu, well... you’re now the savior of Elder Liu; your words carry weight. Please speak kindly of my husband in front of the elder..."

Shang Xiaohong said bashfully, twisting slightly.

Saying a few kind words?

Hmph, it’s all about pleasing the elder in hopes of getting a larger share of the inheritance, isn’t it?

"It’s a small matter."

Xu Xiangbei smiled faintly, then reached out and gave Gu Chenggang a slap on the head, startling the snoring Gu Chenggang, who was slumped over the dining table, into a dazed awakening. He rubbed his eyes as he got up.

"Time to settle the bill."

Xu Xiangbei said.

"Sure, sure."

Gu Chenggang not only showed no anger but rose with a smile to settle the bill.

After leaving the hotel and bidding farewell to Gu Chenggang and his wife, Zhang Fuen drove straight to the city center. Zhang Xuesong sat in the front passenger seat, with Xu Xiangbei and Ding Keke in the back seat.

"Wow, this necklace is really gorgeous, but alas, it’s too expensive, worth over seventy thousand yuan."

Ding Keke took out a small mirror, repeatedly admiring the necklace on her neck, and soon sighed softly, taking off the necklace and putting it back in the box, which she handed to Xu Xiangbei: "Mr. Xu, I can’t accept this necklace; I’ll give it back to you."

"Why return it to me?"

Xu Xiangbei looked at Ding Keke in surprise: "It’s not even a gift from me."

"Sister Xiaohong gave me the platinum necklace out of respect for you. I’m worried you’ll owe her, so it’s best returned to you."

Ding Keke bit her lip, feeling reluctant but showing a resolute face.

"Alright, I’ll take it then."

Xu Xiangbei gladly accepted the necklace, opened it, and upon seeing the price tag, exclaimed, "Wow, it’s worth over seventy thousand yuan, what a gain!"

Ding Keke gave Xu Xiangbei an annoyed glare, then turned her head away from him, no longer looking in his direction.

This guy is so obtuse, actually taking back a gift meant for a girl. What a money-grubber.

"It’s a pity I can’t wear the necklace, and selling it seems such a waste."

Suddenly, Xu Xiangbei jokingly shoved the necklace back to Ding Keke: "Keke, you should wear it. If you don’t accept it, don’t blame me for getting mad and firing you. Then you won’t get a permanent position."

"I..." Ding Keke looked at Xu Xiangbei, half amused and half angry, unsure of what to make of the situation.

"By the way, Dean Zhang, what is Keke’s intern salary?"

Xu Xiangbei asked.

"The internship salary is three thousand three hundred yuan per month, but it increases to six thousand yuan once she becomes a permanent employee," Zhang Fuen replied.

"Keke, I’m taking you under my wing."

Xu Xiangbei grinned at Ding Keke, "I don’t do overnight or monthly, just yearly, and this necklace is your advance payment!"