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"you……"
"What do you mean, 'you'?" Just as Jiang Chengbei was watching the Mihua Sword Saint speechless with anger, he saw a large, fat man in a suit strut in with an air of arrogance.
As he entered, the employees who were working immediately stopped what they were doing, stood respectfully to the side, straightened their posture, and bowed to him, all in a manner that seemed to welcome their boss's inspection.
Seeing the now arrogant but soon-to-be-deceased new owner of the art museum, Jiang Chengbei became even more agitated, pointing at the Mihua Sword Saint's nose and shouting even louder:
"What do you mean, 'you'? This pile of useless junk is better thrown away as soon as possible. Leaving it here will only waste the true value of this auspicious land!"
Boss Zhenzhong was initially dissatisfied with the employee who was dawdling while packing, but after hearing Jiang Chengbei's impolite reprimand of the stubborn Ochiai Museum Director, he suddenly became interested and stared at him intently to see what else he could say.
Jiang Chengbei did not disappoint Boss Zhenzhong and continued:
"I think the reason why the art museum is not doing well, has been losing money year after year, and can no longer stay open is entirely because of this pile of outdated junk. It is neither beautiful nor useful, and it is permeated with a rotten and corrupt atmosphere. It is obviously wasting the good fortune of this place."
If I were the owner here, I would have thrown away all this useless and obstructive junk long ago, then renovated it and opened a restaurant in this auspicious location. Business would surely boom and wealth would flow in.
Upon hearing Jiang Chengbei's words, Boss Zhenzhong felt a sense of kinship. "I've finally met someone who shares my thoughts!"
So, Boss Zhenzhong quickly walked towards the north of Jiangcheng, extended his hand and said:
“Young man, I am the owner here, Zhenzhong. What you said about closing the art museum and opening a restaurant is exactly what I was thinking.”
Seeing the fat man extend his hand and hearing what he said, Jiang Chengbei happily reached out and shook his hand firmly, looking very pleased.
"Hello, Mr. Zhenzhong, my name is Jiang Chengbei."
It's an honor to think like you, Mr. Zhenzhong.
"Mr. Zhenzhong, you have such a great vision and such a brilliant idea! I think your idea of closing the art museum and opening a restaurant here is absolutely brilliant and ingenious. It's a truly genius idea that will definitely become a business miracle."
Hearing Jiang Chengbei's flattering words, Boss Zhenzhong laughed heartily with pride, feeling that among all the people who had visited the art museum, only he and Jiang Chengbei had the best judgment, and that they were on the same page.
“Brother Jiangcheng is right. I heard what you said before, and I completely agree with you. Your words really resonated with me.”
After saying this to Jiang Chengbei with a smile, Boss Zhenzhong's expression changed in an instant. He turned to Director Ochiai with a fierce and impolite look and said:
"Ochiai, what kind of management are you doing? Didn't I tell you to clean this place up as soon as possible? Why are you still busy doing nothing? Why is the progress so slow?"
That's true. The scrap metal here, like you, an old rusty man, is just as old and frail as I am. It's understandable that you can't work as hard as you used to, and that you're a bit slower.
Ochiai, hurry up and finish. If you keep going this slow and dawdling, I'll find someone else.
"You old codger who's about to turn in his coffin, the sooner you finish this job, the sooner you get out of here. My newly opened restaurant doesn't need a listless, senile old man like you who can't do any work."
Listening to the rude and disrespectful manner of the fat man, Manaka, the white-bearded old man felt a surge of anger burning within him.
You say I'm seventy or eighty years old, that I can't do any work! Fine, I'll try and see if I can lift you up with one hand, you big fatso!
After cursing Director Ochiai, Boss Manaka saw Kubota, who had just been handling the oil painting without gloves and knocked over a suit of armor, and cursed at him a few more times. He also threatened to send him to jail if he didn't pay back the money.
Jiang Chengbei casually asked what kind of money it was, and the sullen face of the boss immediately turned into a big smile. He happily told Jiang Chengbei that Kubota had stolen things from the art museum to sell, and now that he had been caught, he was waiting for Jiang Chengbei to pay him back, or else he would send him to the police station.
Mr. Zhenzhong was rude and unfriendly to everyone in the art museum, but he treated Jiang Chengbei with special consideration and looked at him differently. This made Jiang Chengbei realize that his efforts had not been in vain.
What followed was simple. Jiang Chengbei and Boss Zhenzhong had a warm chat, and Jiang Chengbei even took out several world food catalogs from his backpack and gave them to Boss Zhenzhong, who was about to open a restaurant. This deepened their friendship. After agreeing to talk again when they met next time, they reluctantly parted ways.
After the farce, everyone who was supposed to leave left, leaving only Jiang Chengbei and his three companions to continue their visit to the art museum.
Of the four people present, Conan observed that only Ran and Mari were genuinely interested in the artworks in the museum, observing them with great enthusiasm.
But Conan and Jiang Chengbei, those two grown men, really couldn't appreciate it. They had no interest in the things here and couldn't see what was so beautiful about them.
Since Jiang Chengbei and Xiaolan had different hobbies, Conan's eyes lit up, and he came up with a plan. He pretended to be a child and said in a childish, disgusting voice:
"Sister Xiaolan, do you think these things are really pretty?"
"Of course." Without hesitation, Ran replied to Conan's words, "These paintings and sculptures are all rare works of art, they are..."
Seeing Ran launch into another long-winded explanation of their merits, Conan's lips curled into a sly grin that was utterly repulsive.
"But Sister Xiaolan, Brother Jiangcheng just said that they are all aesthetically unappealing trash, worthless junk. Your aesthetic views are so different, completely opposite. Whom should I listen to?"
How about... you two have a competition, try to convince each other, and I'll listen to whoever wins?
"Of course you listen to me, they are..."
"Cough cough..."
Seeing that Ran had fallen for Conan's trick and was being used by him like a rooster about to enter a boxing ring, Jiang Chengbei certainly couldn't let his scheme succeed. So he quickly coughed and gave Ran a wink.
When Jiang Chengbei reminded her, Xiaolan instantly realized that she had fallen for Conan's trick.
Although speaking against one's conscience is a violation of basic human principles, she had been through life and death together, and everyone else didn't believe her except for Jiang Chengbei, who unconditionally stood by her side and believed her words, which were based on intuition without any evidence or logic.
So this time, for her brother's lifelong happiness, Xiaolan had no choice but to sacrifice her conscience. And so, after she spoke, it became:
"Of course we should listen to Jiang Cheng. If he says these things are garbage, then they are garbage. They are worthless trash, waste, elementary school level..."
When it comes to aesthetics, I listen to Jiang Cheng.
Hearing Ran so dramatically change her tune, Conan and Yukiko were utterly dumbfounded, internally ranting:
Xiaolan, wake up! How could you do this? How could you be so love-struck? Why do you listen to Jiang Chengbei's everything? How could you lose your own sense of aesthetics?
No matter who you are or when, the most beautiful thing is to maintain your independence and have your own independent personality!
Xiaolan, if you act so recklessly and listen to Jiang Chengbei in everything you say, you'll lose yourself and only embolden that scumbag. You'll be hurt by him, and you'll suffer in the future!
"Xiaolan, you're so kind. Actually, thinking about it, I think what you said makes some sense. They do look quite beautiful now, and they have artistic value..."
Seeing that Jiang Chengbei had also changed his tune, and that they were starting to move in the same direction in terms of aesthetics, Conan and Yukiko felt a sudden tightness in their chests and exclaimed that something was wrong.
Especially Yukiko, in her anxiety, pulled Jiang Chengbei's arm forcefully, drawing his hand tightly into her bosom, burying Jiang Chengbei's arm deep into Yukiko's ample bosom, causing her heart to flutter.
“Baby, let’s forget about these rubbish artworks. I think you’re right, this place is perfect for a romantic restaurant…”
“That’s right, my wife, you’re absolutely right, I’ll listen to you…”
Chapter 172 Jiang Chengbei: My wife, wait for me, I'm going to buy you a ring!
Seeing Jiang Chengbei and Azuma Mari so close, Conan quickly seized the opportunity to formalize their relationship, lest Ran get involved again:
"Hey, Brother Jiangcheng, you and Sister Zhenli are almost hugging! Are you two already a couple? Are you dating?"
If not, what you're doing is seriously affecting the city's appearance, negatively impacting social values, and setting a terrible example for children like me!
Based on the life experience of a scumbag who doesn't take the initiative, doesn't pursue, and doesn't reject, after being provoked by Conan, Jiang Chengbei, relying on his first-class acting skills, looked at Yukiko with a silly expression, as if he really wanted to say something but didn't dare to.
Yukiko:......
It seems like things have gone too far. Even though this face isn't her own anymore, is it a bit too much to date a guy who's three years older than her son?
Seeing that Azuma Mari was hesitant, and having concluded that she was a woman who liked to fight for things, Ran, for her good brother's happiness, decided to go all out and immediately shouted:
"No, you can't be in a relationship. Jiang Cheng is... is..."
Xiaolan wanted to say he was mine, but their bond was at most one of brotherhood, sharing life and death. She couldn't bring herself to say he was her man. So, after saying "yes" several times, Xiaolan finally said:
"...It's mine..." After a pause, Ran added the word "brother" in her mind before meeting Azuma Mari's gaze without fear.
I'll see this through to the end, Jiangcheng. I, Xiaolan, am risking my life to help you out of brotherhood.
"no!"
Conan and Yukiko reacted strongly to Ran's words.
Conan looked at Ran with despair, his expression conveying a sense of hopelessness, as if he were about to die and be heartbroken to death.
Yukiko was also furious: Ran, the daughter-in-law she had chosen, was going to fall in love with someone else! This was absolutely unacceptable!
It makes me think that Yusaku Kudo's son outside is already 7 years old!
Moreover, this child was putting on a family drama right in front of him, where a 7-year-old child fell in love with his 17-year-old son's sweetheart, and a 7-year-old brother fell in love with his sister-in-law who was ten years older than him!
So, she steeled herself and decided to use her years of experience to first extinguish the hopes of that little bastard Jiang Chengbei. After dealing with Jiang Chengbei, she would turn around and deal with Conan, her current temporary ally, her future rival in love, and her long-time vixen son!
"Bei, from the first moment I saw you, I was captivated by you. At that moment, I knew that I was your captive for life!"
"Bei, let me be your girlfriend. I want to be with you for all eternity!"
Jiang Chengbei, this young man, was no match for the mature 30+ woman who was riding the waves. With just one look from Yukiko, he was completely captivated, his face flushed as he said:
"Me...me...together..."
"Yay! Hahaha..."
Seeing that they had finally become a couple, and that the two scumbags would be dealt with internally and would never harm anyone again, Conan clapped happily from the side.
"Jiang Cheng, congratulations..."
Xiaolan wanted to say a few words of blessing as well, but after Jiang Cheng, who was hugging Yukiko, secretly glared at her, she quickly changed her tone and said in a slightly resentful and sarcastic voice:
"Jiang Cheng, congratulations to you two! You two are truly a match made in heaven."
"But even an office romance between a boss and an employee can't last, let alone between a heartless boss and an employee with ulterior motives."
Hearing Ran's sarcastic words, Yukiko finally realized that she had made the right decision. If it weren't for her ability to easily manipulate young people, Ran would have been in danger.
However, this is not a long-term solution. I need to get that brat Xiaoxin back as soon as possible, otherwise I won't be able to hold out for long!
Although he was held tightly by the great Yukiko, Jiang Chengbei still had a strong sense of career ambition.
After seeing Mr. Manaka and Director Ochiai meet in the Hell Museum exhibition hall through his sunglasses, Jiang Chengbei quickly broke free from Yukiko's gentle embrace.
"My wife, I'm so excited right now... Wait for me, I'm going to buy a ring right now, just wait for me! I'll be right back!"
"Nani?"
After hearing Jiang Chengbei's excited and incoherent words, Yukiko was shocked. She only wanted to ruin his relationship with Ran and buy time, but when the young man said he was going to buy a ring, she took it seriously. She was completely dumbfounded!
"Wait, come back! Let's date for a while first, there's no rush to buy a ring... I just want to date you, I didn't say I wanted to marry you..."
No matter how much Yukiko tried to persuade him to stay, Jiang Chengbei, still acting foolishly, ran off excitedly, leaving Yukiko standing there with her hand outstretched, bewildered in the wind.
Conan and Ran were alarmed when they saw that Mari Azuma had changed her mind so quickly.
So, Conan kept speaking well of Jiang Chengbei from the side, urging Yukiko to marry Jiang Chengbei as soon as possible.
Ran also figured out Azuma Mari's temper. She was a strange woman who would shamelessly snatch what others had, and then not want it after she got it.
It seems that if Jiang Chengbei wants to marry her, he has to continue pretending to be her rival and create the impression that Jiang Chengbei is in high demand and that if she lets go, he will be snatched away by him.
So, when Conan was telling everyone how wonderful Jiang Chengbei was and urging them to hurry up and get married, otherwise he'd be snatched away by some other bad woman, Ran, who was playing the bad woman, immediately appeared:
“Truth, I don’t think Jiang Cheng is right for you. He’s too immature, like a little kid, and doesn’t deserve someone as mature and sensible as you.”