Chapter 88: Without Fear
Chapter 88: Without Fear
“What are you looking at me like that for?”
After the BMW got onto the Yunhu Expressway, Gao Jing noticed Ji Yu sitting beside him was studying him.
Very seriously too.
He couldn’t help asking: “Don’t recognize me anymore?”
“I think I might have seen you back in elementary school.”
Ji Yu propped her chin on her right hand, thoughtful. “But I really can’t remember now.”
“Seeing each other is normal, right?”
Gao Jing laughed. “We were at the same school for five years after all; we definitely crossed paths sometimes.”
He joked: “Feeling heartsick? Regretting not making me a childhood friend who grew up together?”
“Pfft!”
Ji Yu snorted dismissively. “You think too highly of yourself. Plenty of guys have chased me since I was little, and many had better conditions than you!”
She looked very confident.
That was stretching it.
Gao Jing believed plenty of guys must have pursued Ji Yu.
After all, whether it was looks, poise, or education, she was top-notch.
Nobody chasing her would have been strange.
But saying there were guys with better conditions than Gao Jing…
Gao Jing really wanted to tell her: he was the only Superhuman on this planet.
The most powerful individual among three and a half billion men.
Plus, he owned a whole Great World!
Of course, he just thought it. He definitely couldn’t say it out loud.
“But you are pretty outstanding too.”
Gao Jing stayed silent. Thinking she’d hurt his feelings, Ji Yu sounded a little apologetic: “Really, otherwise I…”
She didn’t finish, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
Gao Jing smiled.
Ji Yu glanced at Gao Jing.
Then added: “Anyway, I’ve no plans for romance or marriage. Being alone is fine, nice and free.”
She seemed to be telling Gao Jing, or maybe just talking to herself.
A trace of sadness flickered in her eyes.
Gao Jing nodded.
Ding ling ling~
Just as the atmosphere in the car turned subtle, Gao Jing’s phone suddenly rang.
Without thinking much, he pressed the Bluetooth call button on the steering wheel.
“Hello, this is Gao Jing.”
“Hello, Mr. Gao.”
A somewhat magnetic voice came through the car speakers: “This is Qin Jingye from the Jianghai Fund. Are you free to talk right now? I have something I’d like to discuss with you.”
Jianghai Fund? Qin Jingye?
Gao Jing had no impression of either. Puzzled, he answered: “I’m driving. What is this about?”
“It’s like this.”
Qin Jingye said: “I heard you have something called Hundred-Fruit Wine…”
“Sorry.”
Gao Jing cut him off without hesitation: “May I ask who you heard that from?”
Gao Jing was genuinely astonished.
How did this Qin Jingye know about Hundred-Fruit Wine? And he contacted him directly?
The name “Hundred-Fruit Wine” was something Gao Jing had only told Niu Jinxing two days ago!
He made it up on the spot!
“Hehe.”
Qin Jingye chuckled. “Mr. Gao, that’s not really the point.”
“I want to know if you have any more of this wine? I’m willing to pay a high price to buy it. A very, very high price!”
“I’m very sorry!”
Gao Jing answered firmly. “I don’t have Hundred-Fruit Wine.”
Truthfully, there were still four to five hundred pounds of Hundred-Fruit Wine stored in the Storage Space inside the Bronze Anchor.
But this person’s approach felt underhanded.
“Mr. Gao.”
Qin Jingye said: “I am very sincere. Please consider it. I’ll contact you later.”
Then he ended the call.
Gao Jing frowned slightly – Was that a threat?
“I know about the Jianghai Fund.”
Ji Yu suddenly spoke. “Don’t know Qin Jingye, but he must be from the Qin Family.”
Gao Jing started to understand. “That Qin Family?”
“Exactly,” Ji Yu confirmed firmly.
In the Provincial Capital, mentioning “the Qin Family” could only mean the Jiangnan Qin Family.
A true old-money, powerful family.
Gao Jing certainly knew the Qin Family’s reputation, but he never imagined he’d ever deal with someone from them.
They were from utterly different worlds.
And the Jianghai Fund was a foundation under the Qin Family.
Extremely low-profile.
Ordinary people not knowing about it was normal.
But within certain circles, the Jianghai Fund was very well-known!
“I hear they manage over fifty billion in funds…”
Ji Yu added: “Anyway, they’re very formidable.”
Seeing Gao Jing’s furrowed brow, she tried to reassure him: “But the Qin Family is known for playing fair. I’ve never heard of them bullying others with their power. It’s a society ruled by law now; you don’t need to worry about them causing trouble.”
“Hmm.”
Gao Jing flashed a bright smile: “It’s fine.”
Gao Jing really wanted to call Niu Jinxing immediately to ask what exactly happened.
The leak about Hundred-Fruit Wine absolutely came from Niu Jinxing’s side!
But with Ji Yu beside him, it wasn’t the right time for that kind of questioning.
After thinking for a moment, Gao Jing decided to put this aside for now.
Partly because what Ji Yu said made sense.
And partly because Gao Jing genuinely didn’t feel much fear towards the Jiangnan Qin Family.
He was a Superhuman now.
In the Great World, his power was insignificant, barely stronger than an ant.
But in the Primary World, it was totally different!
He wouldn’t provoke others unless they provoked him first. If the Qin Family truly wanted to play tricks, he wasn’t afraid.
Gao Jing’s confidence and calmness seemed to affect Ji Yu next to him.
She relaxed, closed her eyes, and drifted off to sleep unnoticed.
Gao Jing noticed.
He quietly took out a blanket from his Storage Space and gently covered her with it.
Driving on the Yunhu Expressway for almost two hours, Gao Jing spotted the city skyline of Huhai (Shanghai) in the distance.
It wasn’t his first time coming to the Magic City.
But each visit felt different.
This international metropolis with over thirty million people truly possessed a special kind of magic.
It inspired awe and a feeling of reluctance to leave.
Gao Jing had once worked in Huhai for over a month.
Plus multiple short assignments.
So he was quite familiar with the Magic City.
Guided by the car’s navigation system, he entered the Shanghai city center and arrived at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Lujiazui.
The moment the BMW M760Li stopped at the hotel entrance, Ji Yu woke up. “We’re here?”
“We’re here.”
Gao Jing smiled. “Let’s get out.”
Neither brought much luggage; Ji Yu only had one small pull-case.
Gao Jing handed his keys to a valet to park the car, then took Ji Yu to the hotel lobby to check in.
They had booked the Diplomatic Suite in advance.
Gao Jing originally wanted the Presidential Suite, but it was fully booked.
So they settled for the next best option.
The Diplomatic Suite was also very nice. Located on the 85th floor of the Jin Mao Tower, it covered 110 square meters.
Besides a private living area, dining space, and a spacious office zone, the suite also featured a bathroom with a whirlpool tub.
Most importantly, from here, one could easily overlook the bustling sights of half the Magic City.
Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window felt like having the whole world beneath his feet!
Ji Yu stood at the window, mesmerized for a few moments.
Suddenly, she turned and spread her arms towards Gao Jing, her red lips parting slightly. “Hold me.”
Gao Jing paused for a second, then accommodated her request.
Satisfying all of them.