Chapter 113 Tianhai's Night
After leaving the restaurant, Li Jing spent a total of forty thousand, and the system naturally rewarded him with a refund of four hundred thousand, leaving a balance of one billion two hundred eighty-nine million and sixty thousand.
Seeing his balance, which was almost too large to count, Li Jing had little feeling about the forty thousand expenditure.
His calmness and composure when paying the bill didn't go unnoticed by Ge Qin, who was specifically observing this moment.
Compared to the guys back home who pretended to be rich, Li Jing's natural ease with this kind of spending made Ge Qin's heart race a little faster.
It's said that money is the best cosmetic for men, but the effect varies for different women.
Evidently, for Ge Qin, this cosmetic effect perfectly hit her sweet spot.
So much so that even Li Jing's back looked particularly attractive and handsome to her now.
As everyone got back into the three Bentleys, Li Jing wanted to give them a taste of Celestial Sea City's prosperity, so he instructed the driver to take them on a route with good night views.
The three Bentleys drove in succession on the road, gradually attracting the attention of many other drivers.
Some were curious about the identity of those in the cars, some simply judged the beauty or gaudiness of the Bentleys, while cautious drivers slowed down to stay away from the three Bentleys, fearing an accidental collision.
As the Bentleys drove out of the old district towards the thriving new city, the surrounding scenery gradually shifted from a classical atmosphere to a futuristic modern world.
Outside the window, the neon lights flickered like stars, illuminating the entire city.
The streets were bustling with pedestrians, lively and animated. The brilliant lights outlined the diverse architecture, with a blend of historic retro charm and modern vogue magnificence.
The lights on both sides of the river reflected each other, shimmering on the water's surface. The light shows on the buildings were breathtaking; the colorful lights continuously changing, openly demonstrating Celestial Sea City's strong presence as an international metropolis full of vitality.
Li Weijun and Liu Mei sat in the back seat, looking out at the scene, their eyes slightly trembling, speechless for a long time, transitioning from initial surprise to gradually being immersed in this resplendent visual feast.
Seeing his parents captivated by the scenery, Li Jing timely spoke: "Mom, Dad, I plan to settle in Celestial Sea City in the future. How about I buy you a house here so you can move over?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Mei, who was somewhat envious and longing, was taken aback, quickly retracting her gaze and shaking her head seriously: "No, no, no, your dad and I are used to staying back home. Here we have no friends, no acquaintances, and the language is not familiar. Living here isn't as comfortable as back home."
Worried that Li Jing had already made a decision, Liu Mei continued to persuade: "Besides, houses in Celestial Sea City aren't cheap, right? I know you have money, but you should save it well, don't spend so much on us anymore."
This time, Li Weijun also agreed with Liu Mei, nodding: "Your mom is right. We've spent most of our lives back home, and now that we're nearing retirement, changing environments isn't suitable.
It's better to save this money so you can use it for yourself later. We're getting older and don't know how to enjoy, spending money on us would be a waste." To support our work, please read on M|V|LE_MPYR.
Hearing this, just as Li Jing was about to speak, Liu Mei lightly placed a hand on his shoulder, speaking earnestly: "Son, your intentions, your dad and I understand, but you can belong to Celestial Sea City or an even bigger stage, yet we are already rooted in our hometown, deeply imbued with its essence, and that can't be changed..."
Li Weijun looked at the dazzling lights outside, nodding in agreement: "That's right, being able to come to Celestial Sea City and experience it is already enough. Half of our lives are buried, we can see the end of our life's path, and being able to live steadily back home is our greatest wish."
After hearing their words, Li Jing fell silent.
He could sense the sincerity behind his parents' words, not merely to save him money, but because their hometown held countless memories of their lives, with familiar streets, neighbors, and every blade of grass and tree bearing deep emotional ties.
Back home, they lived through all the important stages of life—getting married, having children, watching their kids grow up. To them, every corner of their hometown potentially held a story, and these memories served as a bond tightly anchoring their hearts, making them unwilling to leave.
With these thoughts in mind, Li Jing nodded, deciding not to pursue the topic further.
Perhaps, when he returns home in the future, improving his parents' living conditions would be a good way.
As the Bentley slowed down at Li Jing's indication, Liu Mei and the others took the opportunity to capture many beautiful night scenes from the car.
The quickest to act was Liu Mei, who, unconcerned with composition and editing, casually snapped a few photos and posted them in the family group chat, instantly receiving many likes and reactions from relatives.
Some even commented in the group, saying, "Li Jing has made it" and "Liu Mei can enjoy life now," and other similar remarks.
Seeing the messages in the group, Liu Mei smiled extra brightly, feeling happier and more satisfied than indulging in lavish meals or wearing brand-name clothes, because her son was recognized by other relatives.
Li Weijun, seeing the relatives in the group praising him, typed a polite message and then sent a red packet, making the already lively family group even more animated.
The chat was filled with thank yous to the "boss" and compliments for Li Jing, making Li Weijun and his wife beam with satisfaction.
Feeling his phone vibrate incessantly, Li Jing noticed that the usually quiet family group that only occasionally shared health articles was suddenly bustling. He thought it might be a relative's birthday and was about to join in with a congratulatory message, only to find that it was all about him.
Seeing this, the corners of Li Jing's mouth twitched, feeling on the verge of social death, especially watching his parents continuously responding with obvious flattery in the group, leaving him speechless and he could only silently turn on the mute notification and pretend to know nothing.
In contrast to Liu Mei's hasty snapshots, Ge Qin, in another car taking photos as well, was much more meticulous.
She repeatedly adjusted and edited her pictures from today until she believed they were above the average person's standard before deciding to post them.
Even for posting photos on social media, she strived to be refined enough to outshine others.
Unlike others who post on their circles, she preferred posting beautiful photos on Xiaohongshu, as it could garner more attention and praise from strangers.
Indeed, shortly after she posted, her account received numerous likes and replies.
"What divine beauty, sis, you're gorgeous! Can I get the original of that last night scene for my wallpaper?"
"Such a cinematic vibe, really stunning, sis, which app filter did you use, please recommend it."
"Miss, you have such good taste, can you share the outfit link?"
"This restaurant looks so upscale, all the beauties on Xiaohongshu are indeed rich ladies."
"Beautiful, post more."
Since Ge Qin carefully managed her account, occasionally posting beautiful photos, she had amassed several hundred followers.
Seeing the comments below, Ge Qin's vanity was instantly greatly satisfied.
Her expression shifted slightly when she noticed a comment that caught her attention.
"Is that guy in the last picture your boyfriend? He looks very rich, all his clothes are the latest luxury brands."
Indeed, Ge Qin had posted a photo of herself with Li Jing, as well as a candid shot of his back on Xiaohongshu.
But concerned that Li Jing might not want to show his face, she deliberately used a pattern to cover his face, yet intentionally displayed the luxury brand clothes he was wearing.
Seeing the comment, she proactively typed a reply: "He's not my boyfriend yet, just a good friend in Celestial Sea City."
Upon seeing her reply, more followers commented: "Blogger, you two really go well together! Too bad we can't see his face, we couldn't ship it."
In response, Ge Qin couldn't help but smile, typing back:
"Thanks, everything depends on fate."
After adding a few cute tongue-out emojis, she typed another message: "If we really get together in the future, I'll post his full face."