Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 274: Enemies On a Narrow Road

Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Enemies On a Narrow Road

Elegant, confident, slender.

Although Jiang Yongli did not want to use these beautiful adjectives to describe Tang Mei, she had to admit that she indeed was very charismatic.

She was not at all the old lady with a face full of wrinkles.

The exquisitely crafted printed cheongsam, the magnolia flower hairpin on her bun, and the white jade bracelet on her wrist all showcased her gentle demeanor and inherent nobility.

Knowing she couldn’t match her presence, Jiang Yongli quickly turned around and left, fearing that Wang Jinhui might notice her.

...

"Mr. Wang seems to have admirers!"

After getting into the car, Tang Mei suddenly spoke up, her deep eyes looking towards a white sedan.

Her alertness made Wang Jinhui feel embarrassed.

Just now, when he was coming out of the hospital ward, he had already noticed Jiang Yongli secretly trailing him, but he hadn’t expected that it would alarm Tang Mei.

But on second thought, she had transformed herself countless times over the years and had seen all sorts of people.

Jiang Yongli naturally couldn’t escape her keen eye.

"Oh, that, you caught me. But then again, I am the richest man in Huang City, and though I’m somewhat old, I still have my charm," Wang Jinhui explained earnestly.

"Oh... the richest man! Well, impressive!"

The words ’richest man’ from Tang Mei’s mouth seemed to carry a bit of mockery, making Wang Jinhui feel ashamed and he couldn’t help but cough lightly twice.

In terms of wealth, he truly was second to none.

In fact, many hidden tycoons are quite low-key, and the so-called rankings are just for show; they don’t care at all, Tang Mei was such a person.

Immediately, they set off.

Tang Xiaowan and Leng Lingxiao in one car, Wang Jinhui and Tang Mei in another, not interfering with each other.

...

Meanwhile, Jiang Yongli was driving frantically, in a terrible mood.

Half an hour later, she arrived at the most bustling, luxurious shopping paradise in Huang City—Yishen Mall. Here, there were flagship stores from all around the world, a gathering place for the rich and famous.

She walked into Wanhua Jewelry and began choosing the jewelry she coveted.

She was dazzled by the various new models.

A ring set with a huge ruby now adorned her ring finger, complemented by a matching necklace and a pair of earrings, making her instantly radiant and striking.

However, unreachably high prices made her back off, and she had to leave pretending to make a phone call.

Then there was a women’s luxury boutique.

Sigh, still, I should buy a dress, to wear tonight at the party. After all, I have plenty of jewelry at home; I’m not lacking that set.

Comforting herself, soon, a dress caught her eye.

She was satisfied with both the color and the design.

Indeed, the effect of it on her was amazing, making her feel like she had become the queen of the fashion world, surely enough to dazzle her idol, Wang Jinhui.

Usually preferring to wear casual clothes, at this moment she finally felt like a woman.

"Miss Jiang, you really are so beautiful!"

"Really?"

"Yes! How do you usually manage your figure like this, your waist is so slim, your skin so lovely!"

The clerk started with boundless flattery. Jiang Yongli used to be a regular here and knew it, hence she didn’t want to lose this sale.

"It’s nothing, just some running."

"Wow, that’s it, huh? Looks like I need to start working out too!"

Jiang Yongli reveled in the pleasure that came with the praise. It made her feel as though she had successfully defeated Tang Mei and reclaimed her dignity.

However, when she picked up a handbag and stood in front of a mirror, admiring her glamorous appearance constructed by money, she suddenly realized that once she bought the dress, she could no longer afford the handbag.

She was unable to satisfy her jealousy and anger through shopping.

This required the backing of money.

In the past two years, her building materials business had plummeted drastically, far from what it used to be, and now her elder brother, Jiang Yongheng, was eyeing her position greedily.

She had just visited the hospital to pull some strings, but unfortunately, she was too late, as Jiang Yongheng had beaten her to it.

Later, when she met Tang Mei, she immediately felt an unprecedented sense of defeat. She believed it was her lack of style that had led to rejection in love and consecutive failures in business.

While she was hesitating, Tang Xiaowan and Leng Lingxiao also arrived at the luxury store.

Talk about a small world!

Jiang Yongli hurriedly returned to the clothing section.

Visiting Yishen Mall was a joint suggestion by Leng Lingxiao and Wang Jinhui.

The two men hit it off immediately.

Leng Lingxiao knew Li Zishen was going to inspect the mall today and wanted to show off his affection with his girlfriend to dampen Li’s arrogance, while Wang Jinhui wanted to spend more time with Tang Mei to solidify their relationship.

Both harbored their own ulterior motives, and Tang Mei was fully aware but just too lazy to expose them.

"Tangtang, how about this bag? Do you like it?" Leng Lingxiao looked at Tang Xiaowan with tender eyes as he gestured considerately toward the bag.

"I don’t like it, too many decorations."

"Oh, then this one? This one’s simpler."

The sales clerk maintained a smile throughout.

Observing, she realized that the man wanted to personally select a gift for his girlfriend. It was best for her to respectfully wait on the sidelines and speak only when needed.

This was a three-piece leather set.

Even if only one item was purchased, the commission was substantial, and if they bought all, she would undoubtedly top the sales leaderboard for the month.

"Mm, I like it, it’s really pretty!" replied Tang Xiaowan with a nod.

"Actually, the wallet and handbag are nice too, right? Simple and elegant—let’s just get them all, pack it up, let’s go, let’s also check out some shoes."

Hearing this, the clerk quickly arranged the three-piece set, fearing they might change their mind any moment.

"No need for shoes, I have plenty in the walk-in closet I haven’t even worn yet. Let’s buy for you instead; I’ll pay, just pick anything."

At that, Leng Lingxiao was overjoyed, quickly giving Tang Xiaowan a light kiss on her forehead, "Tangtang, you’re really great, fantastic!"

"I just have too much money; it gets uncomfortable not to spend some."

Tang Xiaowan had mimicked Leng Lingxiao, finding the phrase quite powerful, and decided to use it herself.

"Oh, is that so, haha."

"Forget it, I’m in a good mood today, might as well get the full set too, plus a suit, shirt, and a tie for you."

"Wow, so thoughtful, then I better choose carefully, haha."

"Pick anything, it’s no big deal!"

Tang Xiaowan dared to make such lofty claims, indifferent because Tang Mei had just secretly given her a card.

She was told she could swipe it however she liked without worrying about the price and was reminded to pick something for Leng Lingxiao.

Then she went with Wang Jinhui to look at tea sets.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the clothing section, Jiang Yongli, still indecisive about buying, accidentally overheard their conversation and was infuriated.

That Tang Mei really was wealthy!

I knew it, no old lady could look that young without spending tons of money on procedures.

However, as much as she grumbled, she was more concerned about avoiding Wang Jinhui at the moment.

Her dress was indeed stunning, but it was meant to be debuted at a cocktail party. If Wang Jinhui saw it now, it would lose its impact.

Just as she was worrying, she saw Tang Xiaowan and Leng Lingxiao had paid and left.

It was then that Jiang Yongli realized Wang Jinhui and Tang Mei hadn’t actually come into the luxury store together, and she had been unnecessarily anxious.

"Miss Jiang, the handbag... did you want it?"

The clerk interrupted Jiang Yongli’s thoughts.

It turned out she was so absorbed that the handbag now bore several deep crescent-shaped nail marks from clutching it too tightly.

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