"Wait a minute, stop the car, just there by the roadside, stop for a moment!" Shi Su, who had been quiet for a while, suddenly spoke again, her eyes fixated on the direction she was pointing at. Mr. Jing glanced in the direction she indicated; it was a fruit store. "Quick, stop for a second, let me buy some fruit. It’s not good to visit for the first time empty-handed," Shi Su motioned to him to hurry and stop. If she could drive a Bentley, she’d have gone over to help him hit the brakes herself. "No need to buy, there’s some prepared in the trunk," Mr. Jing had no intention to stop the car. "How is that alright? What you prepared is your own gesture; buying some fruit is mine!" Check latest chapters at 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝔫𝔢𝔱 The black Bentley, which was supposed to continue forward along the original route, finally pulled up in front of the fruit shop Shi Su pointed at. The car lock finally clicked open, and Shi Su quickly hopped out and ran into the store. Outside, the sky had grown mostly dark, although not yet at the time when the city lights fully blossom, it’s already quite dim. The fruity aroma in the shop was overwhelming; Shi Su picked a few premium fruits and asked the shopkeeper to wrap them into a fruit basket. The shop door suddenly opened again, and the busy shop assistants looked over and saw the man who entered, each of them was surprised. The young woman who sprinted in earlier to order a fruit basket was stunningly beautiful, but the gentleman who suddenly entered was dazzlingly eye-catching as well. He merely stepped inside without speaking, his tailored trousers highlighted his straight long legs as he walked towards the young woman behind her, who was prettily radiant, while the man had a noble and upright demeanor. Shi Su was still examining other fruits, unaware of the store attendants’ reactions. When she gathered a few more ginseng fruits and headed to the cashier, she saw that the fruit basket was nearly ready, so she quickly handed over the ginseng fruit to be wrapped together. "These fruits you selected aren’t cheap. Let’s waive the packaging fee for the basket; just the fruits alone come to 832 yuan." Next to the cashier counter, the fruit shop conveniently provided green payment QR codes, far more expedient than spending at the upscale venue earlier. Shi Su picked up her phone to scan, but suddenly a long arm reached out beside her, and Mr. Jing’s voice was close behind her: "Let me." At this moment, the shock to the shop assistants wasn’t merely due to how handsome the man looked, but because he was holding a black card... a card they had never seen before. Even if they’d never seen it, they’d surely heard of this card’s special status, realizing its weight at a glance, none dared to stretch their hands to receive it. Shi Su didn’t turn back, deliberately lifted her shoulder to block his arm, swiftly scanned the payment code, and once the charge was successful, she turned to face the man towering over her, raising an eyebrow: "No matter the reason, the person I’m visiting next is a respectable elder. Although I don’t bear the burden for everything else, personally buying some fruit represents my own intention; there’s no need for Mr. Jing to intervene." After speaking, she looked up at him with a hint of triumphant smile. The next instant, she realized she was a bit childish. Arguing over paying with a man holding a black card, is it worth feeling so smug just for succeeding in paying? Shi Su maintained her smiling pose, having laughed, even raised her playful claws at him, suddenly felt awkward and withdrew them, finding it even more embarrassing. Mr. Jing didn’t plan to expose her childishness at this moment, the payment had been made, and he did not speak further. As Shi Su was about to lift the fully packed fruit basket, he calmly intercepted her action, taking the basket by her side: "Keep that smile on your face; when we return to the Jing Family later, remember to smile the whole evening. Practice now won’t hurt." Well, Mr. Shameless Jing. She raised her hand to rub her neck, which had grown stiff from looking up at him for too long when he was standing close, and eyed his departing figure with resentment. While rubbing her neck, she rolled her eyes at him, just as Mr. Jing turned back, his face calm and indifferent: "Not leaving?" Shi Su quickly adjusted her expression, said nothing, and hurriedly followed him out. After all, she had just bagged such a big endorsement with Tilans for free. Facing the overpowering sponsor daddy, she couldn’t help but lower her head. The black Bentley drove into the Jing Family’s old mansion, Mr. Li, the butler, had arranged someone to receive Mr. Jing upon learning he would return for the evening reception. As soon as Shi Su stepped out of the car, someone came to take the fruit basket and several items from the car trunk that Mr. Jing retrieved. The Jing Family’s staff were evidently efficient and taciturn; even though seeing Shi Su alighting from Mr. Jing’s car was indeed a surprise, they didn’t deliberately cast any glance her way, and deftly carried the items towards the front hall nearby in an orderly fashion. When the car was driving in earlier, Shi Su noticed that the Jing Family’s old mansion wasn’t a standalone villa or a Chinese-style courtyard, but a picturesque estate. Driving from the main entrance to the parking area took a few minutes, and there was still some distance to walk from the parking area to the guest reception hall. However, the greenery design on either side of the road was clearly maintained by professional gardeners, showcasing the Jing Family’s understated luxury. Mr. Jing seemed to love this garden ambiance; while there were several villa buildings, both large and small, nestled amidst the garden, the greenery occupied a significant area. Located in the bustling area of Jiang City, the environment was exceptionally tranquil and elegant. In a city like Jiang, where land is precious, the Jing Family’s old mansion occupies a vast area here, featuring many excellently designed elements and showcasing exquisite simplicity and tranquility. Looking far from here, the rear garden seemed to have some beautifully sculpted beam and painting structures, though too distant to see clearly. Just as Mr. Jing said, the Jing Family was indeed hosting guests for a birthday banquet tonight. Since the banquet wasn’t arranged externally but at home, quite a few guests were arriving now, and several cars were parked in the spacious parking area. Many people dressed in elegant attire could be seen around, gathering in small groups to chat as they met, yet their conversations never strayed from business matters. Walking beside Mr. Jing, Shi Su’s eyes were captivated by the surrounding garden scenery. Mr. Jing did not disrupt her enjoyment of the landscape, only advised her with a deep voice when they passed the steps upfront: "Watch your step." Seeing Shi Su hadn’t reacted, Mr. Jing quickly raised his hand to hold her elbow, preventing her from stumbling. "Mr. Jing." Suddenly, a feminine voice eagerly rang from ahead of the steps, then abruptly halted. Shi Su raised her eyes at the sound, and the young girl across was slightly taken aback, then indignantly asked: "Who might this be?" Jing Luozhou just came out of the main hall for some fresh air, witnessing this scene, he swiftly interjected: "Haha, haven’t you seen? That’s my sister-in-law—"