Chapter 16: When Big Brother Saw Sister Jiao, His Dark Face Instantly Turned into a Smile, Eager to Show Off

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Jiang Heming focused intently on Xia Huajiao, a gentle and understanding warmth shining in his eyes. “I’ve already informed the people here. If they ask you to come pick up the car, make sure to notify me immediately. That way, you won’t have to deal with Yan Yu again. If she throws a tantrum or argues with you, I can step in and smooth things over.”

Xia Huajiao was both surprised and touched, her joy bubbling into a delighted smile. “Before coming, I even asked Xiao Chen. I knew Yan Yu’s car wouldn’t be ready for another hour, so I hurried over.”

Jiang Heming blinked in slight surprise, then the soft glow in his eyes deepened, his smile growing warmer. “So, we do have a bit of understanding between us!”

That sincere smile truly warmed Xia Huajiao’s heart. She eagerly turned back to the live stream. “Babies, do you understand now? Liu Ge Yi isn’t trying to date me; he’s just a good-hearted peacemaker!”

Jiang Heming’s gaze flickered playfully at her, then he cupped his heart in mock denial. “No, no, no. I just want to go on a date with you! Of course, I’m also kind-hearted!”

“You wish!” Xia Huajiao laughed, both coquettish and teasing, shooting him a sidelong glance. “You just want to date any beautiful woman you meet. I’m not going to be your generic CP!”

Glancing again at the live chat, she noticed many female viewers teasing.

“Sister Jiao is absolutely right! The handsome guy can be a temporary warming partner, but no real-life CP. If you want to pair up, come join us!”

“Liu Ge Yi, we’re all happy to be your CP! Of course, Sister Jiao gets top priority!”

Seeing Jiang Heming smile wryly and play along with her livestream antics, Xia Huajiao burst into a radiant, hearty laugh. “Temporary CP works for me!”

“All right!” Jiang Heming quickly dropped his hand from his heart and looked at her eagerly. “You said temporary CP!”

This guy sure knew how to seize the moment!

Xia Huajiao glanced at him with a teasing smile. “Okay, enough joking. Let’s continue picking up the car.”

As the staff took photos of the car’s front and side for the registration, Jiang Heming sent a message on his phone to Mo Yingtai, who was still out of town. “Tao, are you still in the livestream? Are you hyping up Yue Huajiao’s popularity, or are you really trying to chase her?”

Mo Yingtai watched Xia Huajiao’s stream while replying to his close friend on WeChat, “I haven’t even seen her in person. What’s there to chase? I just owe her a couple of favors, so I’m boosting her popularity! Has Zhao Jing joined in yet?”

Jiang Heming: “He’s probably in class now. Remember, you’re only here to hype her up online. Don’t get involved in reality.”

Mo Yingtai frowned. “Hey, she’s a good person, not like your usual flings. Don’t mess around in real life either!”

Jiang Heming: “She really is nice. I just want to be friends! Anyway, gotta go, I’m hanging out with her for the livestream.”

He then put away his phone and looked back at Xia Huajiao.

She was happily smiling at the livestream, saying, “Okay, I now have the driving license and vehicle registration. Time to pick a license plate. Babies, Sister Jiao thinks a license plate should have personality. I don’t want a free one; I want to spend money on a good-sounding plate!”

She spoke that last sentence loudly and clearly.

The chat exploded instantly with comments.

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“Boss Sister Jiao!”

“For a BMW worth over a million, of course you want a paid license plate! Otherwise, it’s not fitting!”

“Support Sister Jiao picking a paid plate quickly! The last digits should be either 6 or 8!”

“Sister Jiao is rich, so 6 would be even better!”

“Rich people never mind spending more money; 8 means fortune all the way!”

Watching the comments, Jiang Heming smiled appreciatively. “See, I told you it was good I came. Perfect timing to help you choose a plate!”

Before long, Xiao Chen, who had been laughing heartily, led them to the license plate selection system.

A middle-aged man wearing a Rolex gold watch stood before the vehicle registration screen, looking at the plates and grumbling at the pretty receptionist, “Miss, these 50,000-yuan plates? Are these all? No triple sixes or triple eights?”

“Mr. Jin, those were sold long ago,” the female staff replied with a hint of helplessness. “And no one is willing to transfer them now. You can choose from these. With 50,000 yuan, you can own one.”

Xia Huajiao immediately leaned in, curious.

There were plates with two sixes and any number in between, or two sixes at the front plus any number. Similarly, plates with two eights plus any number.

The middle-aged man noticed the approach, turned around, and upon seeing the handsome Jiang Heming, furrowed his bushy brows.

But when his gaze shifted to Xia Huajiao, his stern expression instantly softened into an admiring smile. “Oh, beauty, here to buy a car?”

Xia Huajiao smiled sweetly, waving her phone. “I’m here to pick a paid license plate. Big brother, you want a paid one too, right? Is this what you’re looking at? I’m livestreaming the car purchase—mind showing your face a bit?”

The Rolex man didn’t expect her to be so approachable. His plain face instantly brightened. “Oh, not at all!”

“May I ask your name?” Xia Huajiao asked politely.

“My surname is Jin—Jin Biqian.”

“So, Brother Jin. I’m the streamer Yue Huajiao Bai, surname Xia!”

“Hello, Miss Xia!” Jin Biqian smiled broadly, shook her hand, and waved to her livestream audience. “Hello, everyone!”

Then, he frowned again, pointing disdainfully at the license plates on the screen. “Miss Xia, look at these combinations. They’re kind of lame! I bought a luxury car worth over 1.2 million yuan. Matching these would be a downgrade!”

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“That makes sense!” Xia Huajiao’s eyes lit up as she quickly agreed. “These plates aren’t very eye-catching!”

She glanced back at the livestream.

“Haha… this big brother must have bought a 740, right?”

“Big brother’s face went from scowl to smile the moment he saw Sister Jiao—our Sister Jiao is as beautiful as a flower!”

“He was showing off before, but now he wants to show off even more after seeing Sister Jiao!”

“Right, he wasn’t interested in those 50,000 yuan plates before, but now he wants to act cool in front of Sister Jiao. He’ll definitely pick something more expensive!”

“Waiting to see his choice!”

Xia Huajiao smiled gently.

Indeed, this Rolex-wearing man did seem a bit eager to flaunt.

She looked at Jiang Heming again.

He smiled graciously at her and gave a thumbs-up.

She returned his smile warmly.

At that moment, the pretty staff’s eyes brightened as she sweetly said, “Mr. Jin, since you want something more expensive, I’ll pull up plates around 100,000 yuan!”

Soon, the screen displayed a new set of plates, any number plus two eights or two sixes at the end.

Jin Biqian’s brows relaxed. “Hmm, that’s more like it! But it really has to be 100,000 yuan? No less?”

The staff shook her head regretfully. “Sorry, it can’t be less. If you think that’s too expensive, you can choose from the 50,000 yuan ones.”

At that moment, Xia Huajiao felt Jiang Heming draw closer, the faint scent of Gulong cologne drifting from him.

Perhaps elite men all favored cologne?

Interestingly, she hadn’t noticed any scent from the handsome man who had sat close to her that morning.

She heard Jiang Heming whisper softly, “Driving needs to be smooth, so I recommend picking a plate ending with 6. Today’s the sixth, so maybe choose a plate with two sixes in a row. 100,000 yuan isn’t expensive.”