Chapter 55

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As cherry blossoms danced in the wind, Misaki opened the old diary and read the words of promise written there.

In the end, Wang Xiaoqiang was seated in the back, with the two women sitting in the front and rear driver's seats, the woman in the denim outfit driving.

The car was warm and comfortable with the air conditioning on, and the air was filled with a faint scent of perfume and the fragrance of the golden sand tree chrysanthemum, making one feel very comfortable.

On the way to the Agricultural Bank, Zhong Ping asked about Wang Xiaoqiang's basic situation. Except for the fact that he had special abilities and had leased the land, Wang Xiaoqiang told her everything. After understanding Wang Xiaoqiang's general situation, Zhong Ping did not look down on him just because he was a farmer. Instead, she took out a business card and handed it to Wang Xiaoqiang, saying, "This is my business card. If you have any good flowers in the future, you can contact me, like the 'Tianyi Lotus'—this top-grade orchid..."

Wang Xiaoqiang took the business card, glanced at it, and learned that the woman was Zhong Ping, the CEO of Jinli, a well-known retail company nationwide. He thought it made sense why she was so generous, as she was a big shot in the business world. However, he wasn't intimidated by her status, and with a calm expression, he casually put the business card in his pocket and said seriously, "Okay."

Zhong Ping wasn't angry at Wang Xiaoqiang's slightly dismissive action, as she felt he might not fully understand her status. Seeing his honest and simple demeanor, which was somewhat endearing, she couldn't help but smile and added, "Oh, right, if you need any help in the future, don't hesitate to ask..."

"Thank you." Wang Xiaoqiang smiled, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. Since starting his business, Zhong Ping had only seen sinister smiles, condescending smiles, arrogant smiles, mocking smiles, and flattering smiles... This kind of simple and pure smile hadn't been seen for many years, and she was momentarily stunned. She added, "Wang Xiaoqiang, I'm not just being polite. If you really need help, just say so, like with work..."

The woman in the denim outfit was surprised. She was Zhong Ping's driver and bodyguard, named Qili, and had been with Zhong Ping for five years. She knew Zhong Ping's character well and knew that Zhong Ping wouldn't pay so much attention to a stranger or someone unrelated to her business. However, today, Zhong Ping actually said these things to a small farmer.

"Work? No need." Wang Xiaoqiang said seriously, "I just need a wife."

Wang Xiaoqiang stared at Zhong Ping and smiled. It was the same simple and pure smile, without any other intentions.

Qili felt a mix of embarrassment and anger. If Wang Xiaoqiang wasn't so honest and simple, his words would have been considered disrespectful or even offensive. Zhong Ping was not only a powerful CEO but also a woman, and more importantly, she had been a single woman since her early divorce.

Any man saying such things to a woman would be considered a flirt.

However, Zhong Ping didn't get angry. Her face turned slightly red, and then she laughed heartily, turning her head and saying, "I can't help you with that."

Wang Xiaoqiang thought to himself, "Of course you can't, because you're not omnipotent."

Although Zhong Ping genuinely wanted to help Wang Xiaoqiang, it still made him feel a bit uncomfortable. So he made a joke, but for Zhong Ping, it was a bit too much.

In fact, Wang Xiaoqiang's words had already made Zhong Ping a bit uncomfortable, but with her status, she wouldn't argue with a small farmer. Moreover, Wang Xiaoqiang's honest and simple demeanor and his pure, unadulterated smile genuinely touched her, making her forget her anger.

At the Agricultural Bank, Zhong Ping didn't get out of the car but instructed Qili and Wang Xiaoqiang to go to the bank to transfer the money.

Inside the bank, Qili suddenly stopped, glared at Wang Xiaoqiang, and said sternly, "You really don't know when to be grateful. Our chairman was so considerate to you, and you actually said such things to her... You... sigh..."

Qili shook her head.

In Qili's view, this was a chance for Wang Xiaoqiang to stand out. Many young people would try to build a relationship with Zhong Ping to advance their careers, but Zhong Ping rarely gave such opportunities. If Wang Xiaoqiang had spoken up, even with only a junior high school education, Zhong Ping's word could have secured him a good position at Jinli. Although Wang Xiaoqiang didn't need the salary, a decent job would have been a significant opportunity for a farmer to improve his status and career prospects.

"I'm telling the truth..." Wang Xiaoqiang took out his bank card and handed it to Qili, saying, "Hurry up and transfer the money for me, I'm in a hurry..."

Wang Xiaoqiang's words made Qili feel depressed. "A small farmer, and you're in a hurry?!"

She snatched Wang Xiaoqiang's bank card, glared at him, and said, "Are you in a hurry to go home and find a wife?"

"Exactly!" Wang Xiaoqiang smiled.

"Tsk, no ambition!" Qili muttered and went to transfer the money for Wang Xiaoqiang.

Looking at Qili's firm and full buttocks wrapped in denim and her graceful yet brisk demeanor, Wang Xiaoqiang pinched his chin and muttered, "Wild, androgynous beauty, non-mainstream, hmm, quite a flavor!"

If Qili had heard this, with her temper, she would have definitely torn Wang Xiaoqiang's mouth apart.

After transferring the money for Wang Xiaoqiang, Qili handed him the bank card and a transfer slip, saying, "Here, take it!"

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang take the bank card and transfer slip and casually put them in his pocket without even looking, Qili reminded him, "Hey, nouveau riche, take a look..."

"No worries, I trust you!" Wang Xiaoqiang smiled, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, seemingly carefree.

Qili was finally amused by his natural and honest smile and demeanor. Her fierce eyes glanced at Wang Xiaoqiang, and she rarely showed a bit of feminine charm.

Parting ways with the two women, Wang Xiaoqiang slowly returned to the Yijia Hotel.

Xia Gui Fang's clothes had already dried, and she had put them on. Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang return, she asked, "Did you sell the flower?"

"Sold."

"Really for that much money?" Xia Gui Fang, with her youthful curiosity, had been amazed when Wang Xiaoqiang mentioned that the orchid could be exchanged for a high-end apartment in the provincial capital, which would cost over a million yuan. For most ordinary farmers, earning over a million yuan in a lifetime was unimaginable.

"Made a bit more. Now, not only can we buy a high-end apartment in the provincial capital, but we can also buy a BMW car!" Wang Xiaoqiang was happy and somewhat proud.

"Ah! So much..." Xia Gui Fang's rosy lips opened wide, and it took her a while to close them. "Really?"

"Tsk, why would I lie to you." Seeing Xia Gui Fang's surprised and cute expression, Wang Xiaoqiang couldn't help but touch her cheek, saying, "Come, let's go buy you some clothes!"

Suddenly touched by Wang Xiaoqiang, Xia Gui Fang didn't dodge but blushed, her beautiful eyes lowering shyly. Her white, delicate hands twisted, and she looked like a newlywed bride.