Chapter 25
Jiang Zhiyu had always been grateful to the Jiang family for adopting her. She cherished her bond with Jiang Han, but because of his playboy nature, she never expressed her feelings openly.
Before she was reborn, Jiang Zhiyu was already 43 years old, yet she had never married or even spoken about relationships.
Thinking about this, Jiang Han stepped onto the balcony, his eyes fixed on the distant city lights.
In his past life, he had always lived alone, indulging in his reckless lifestyle. Meanwhile, Jiang Zhiyu had worked herself to the brink, and when she finally collapsed from exhaustion, it took a long time before anyone even noticed.
The immense stress—both physical and mental—took its toll on her. By her forties, she suffered a cerebral infarction.
If Jiang Han had not been reborn, her future would have been bleak...
Suddenly, his gaze sharpened.
What kind of house he lived in now didn't matter.
The most important thing was earning his first fortune—saving Huaifeng and changing Jiang Zhiyu's fate.
Her weary yet determined face flashed in his mind, and Jiang Han clenched his fists.
In his last life, he had failed her. He had been selfish, irresponsible.
This time, he would protect her.
Looking into the distance, his eyes grew misty...
The Next Morning
Jiang Han grabbed some fried buns from a roadside stall, sipping soy milk as he walked into the Zhongxin Stock Exchange.
Just as he stepped inside—
Thud!
A fragrant breeze brushed past him, and a soft body crashed into him.
"Ah!"
The soy milk in Jiang Han's hand spilled all over his clothes, the warm liquid soaking into the fabric.
He looked up to see Su Qingyi, her face flushed with embarrassment.
Biting her lip, she quickly took out a tissue and started wiping the stains on his coat.
"Jiang Han, I'm so sorry! I wasn't paying attention."
Jiang Han frowned slightly as he took off his coat.
Su Qingyi was usually calm and careful. Why was she so flustered today?
As she held the coat, she hesitated. The fabric felt soft, luxurious—it was clearly high-quality cashmere.
Now, she had caused trouble...
"There's a dry cleaner nearby. I'll take it there immediately!" she said hurriedly.
"What's going on?"
At that moment, Zhang Chongan strode over. His gaze fell on Jiang Han's stained shirt, and his eyes flickered with surprise.
Jiang Han? Drinking soy milk from a street stall?
The rich playboy who once dined at five-star hotels for breakfast?
This was... unexpected.
Su Qingyi lowered her head, looking guilty. "It's my fault. I wasn't watching where I was going and knocked over Jiang Han's soy milk."
In the past, Jiang Han would have lost his temper over something like this.
But now?
Jiang Han simply waved it off. "It's fine. Just get it washed."
Zhang Chongan was stunned.
When did this spoiled rich kid become so... patient?
Su Qingyi, still looking uneasy, held her breath as Jiang Han casually changed the subject.
"By the way, how did your stocks do yesterday?"
At the mention of stocks, Su Qingyi's expression brightened.
"They did great! After deducting fees, I made more than 600 yuan!"
For an ordinary person, that was a huge amount—especially for Su Qingyi.
Born in a rural Sichuan village, her parents were farmers. They toiled under the sun for a whole month to earn what she had made in a single day.
Of course, she was ecstatic!
Zhang Chongan raised his eyebrows. 600 yuan? That was more than two months' worth of living expenses for a student!
"Xiao Su, which stocks did you buy?" he asked curiously.
Su Qingyi responded honestly, "Zhong Qiang Energy and Acorn Technology."
Zhang Chongan thought for a moment before nodding. "Good choices. Looks like Jiang Han's been a great mentor."
Su Qingyi smiled sweetly. "Then I should thank Manager Zhang for giving me this opportunity."
As they chatted, a sudden "ding" sounded in Jiang Han's mind.
> [System Notification]
"The system has detected that the host's funds have reached 20 million. Congratulations on the upgrade!"
Jiang Han's expression froze for a moment, then his heart pounded with excitement.
Already? The upgrade happened so fast!
He took a deep breath. "System, what's new in this upgrade?"
The system's robotic voice responded:
> [Upgrade Benefits]
1. The host can now see detailed fluctuations of investment products.
2. The next upgrade requires earnings of 70 million.
Jiang Han's pulse quickened.
Being able to see detailed fluctuations meant he could time his buys and sells perfectly!
Although earning 70 million sounded like a massive leap, he already had 33.25 million in capital. It wouldn't be too hard.
Excitement surged within him.
Eager to test his new ability, he immediately checked today's stock market trends in his mind.
A holographic display appeared before him:
> [Stock Analysis]
Lejun Media: Ultra-short-term return -5.88% (Next 12 hours projected loss)
Jiang Han's lips curled into a smirk.
The real game was about to begin.