Chapter 10: The Twist—He Actually Has Ten Billion!

When Jiang Ruxue woke up, the sky was already bright, and the room was quiet. She slipped on her slippers and stepped out, only to find that Lu Fan had long since taken the child away. On the dining table, there was milk and sandwiches he had prepared, along with fruit thoughtfully cut for her.

Jiang Ruxue enjoyed his meticulous care and felt a quiet sense of triumph. He might talk about leaving, but in reality, he obediently cooked for her. However, could a man who spent every day hovering around the stove really perform acupuncture?

Although puzzled, Jiang Ruxue knew Lu Fan was not one to boast, so she decided to trust him this time. After all, if even authoritative doctors couldn’t diagnose the illness, perhaps he had seen something similar in the countryside and might accidentally cure it.

Jiang’s father hadn’t dared to reveal that they were under house arrest by the Qin family and only mentioned that they were guests at the Qin residence. For now, the Jiang family remained relatively calm.

After tidying up to go to the company, Jiang Ruxue received a call from her close friend Zhao Bingbing. “Xue’er, I heard that Yulan Lake is developed by the Jiang Corporation? I want to come and buy a house.”

Zhao Bingbing was her good high school roommate who had gone abroad after university and had just returned a few days ago.

“I’ll have my assistant call the sales manager to give you a proper reception.”

“Xue’er, it’s been so long since we’ve met, come keep me company,” Zhao Bingbing said coquettishly. “Or have you, the big CEO of Jiang Corporation, forgotten your friend?”

“Not at all. I’m coming right over.”

Lu Fan had come to the sales center after dropping off the child. He had already scoped out the property the night before.

Yulan Lake was located in the best area of the city center, surrounded by top elementary and secondary schools.

Having left the Jiang family, he couldn’t let his daughter suffer any more hardships, so he chose this development.

He hadn’t known it was a Jiang family property when he arrived, but the sales staff were warm and professional in their introduction.

“Sir, you’ve come just in time. The townhouses were originally sold out, but one unit became available this morning because the previous client had a cash flow issue and withdrew. If you like it, you can reserve it immediately.”

Lu Fan nodded. “Okay, I’m quite satisfied. Show me the ready house.”

At the entrance, Zhao Bingbing had already met Jiang Ruxue. “Xue’er, I’ve picked one out. As for the price, since we’re old classmates…”

“I understand. I’ll get you the lowest discount. Let me know which one you like, and I’ll help you decide.”

Zhao Bingbing pulled her toward the model display. “Look, it’s this townhouse.”

Just as Jiang Ruxue approached, she saw a familiar figure in front of the model. Lu Fan was mentally planning to build a music room for their daughter to practice piano.

She loved painting and needed an art studio.

This townhouse came with a 500-square-meter lawn, perfect for planting flowers and keeping two cats, which Xiaoyou liked.

Because Jiang Ruxue hated shedding fur, and Lu Fan was currently staying at the Jiang residence, he naturally had no say in such matters.

In the future, in their own house, everything could be arranged according to his and Xiaoyou’s preferences.

Lost in thought, she suddenly heard a familiar voice.

“Lu Fan, what are you doing here?”

Before he could explain, she met Jiang Ruxue’s disdainful gaze.

In the past five years, her look toward him had never changed.

It was as if he were something filthy in her eyes, unworthy of her regard.

“Lu Fan? Xue’er, isn’t he your family’s son-in-law, your husband?” Zhao Bingbing’s voice sharpened, deliberately raised in volume.

The surrounding sales staff, the general manager, even passing cleaners stopped to look at Lu Fan’s face.

Jiang Ruxue felt deeply embarrassed. Raised as a pampered daughter of a noble family, the only blemish on her life was Lu Fan.

At that moment, Zhao Bingbing’s words felt like she was stripping her bare.

If other classmates found out the school beauty and goddess had married such a loser, wouldn’t they be laughed to death?

Jiang Ruxue immediately snapped coldly, “We are divorced.”

Lu Fan hadn’t intended to take advantage of her, but seeing her rush to explain left him feeling a chill.

Five years was enough time for even a pet to develop affection, yet she remained as cold as ever.

Not satisfied, Jiang Ruxue turned her face coldly. “Who told you to wait here for me? I’ve said the divorce is final.”

“Miss Jiang, you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t know you were here. I’m here to buy a house today.”

Jiang Ruxue laughed bitterly. “Where did you get the money to buy a house? Don’t tell me you think you can freeload a home just by being the Jiang family’s son-in-law? Lu Fan, I really underestimated you. So this is how big your appetite is.”

Yulan Lake was in the city center, where land was worth its weight in gold. The price was 200,000 yuan per square meter, and there were no high-rises, only townhouses and villas.

Even a 300-square-meter townhouse would cost 60 million yuan.

No wonder he refused 10 million yuan and the house from the family—his ambitions were far greater.

Jiang Ruxue always spoke to him with contempt. Lu Fan didn’t want to bother responding. “Miss Jiang, I said I wouldn’t take money from the Jiang family, and I won’t go back on my word. I can buy this house myself. I was just planning to reserve a townhouse.”

Hearing he was also buying a townhouse, Zhao Bingbing immediately interjected, “Xue’er, I remember you have to prove your funds to view properties here, right?”

“That’s the rule,” Jiang Ruxue said, glancing at a nearby salesperson.

The salesperson hurried to explain, “Madam Jiang, we haven’t reached that step yet…”

Not wanting to embarrass herself further, Jiang Ruxue coldly looked at Lu Fan. “Enough. Don’t waste the salesperson’s time. Go buy some groceries at the market. Tonight, Bingbing is eating at our place. Prepare a couple more dishes.”

On the surface, Zhao Bingbing acted as if she had a good relationship with Jiang Ruxue, but deep down she was jealous. Such a humiliating scene was a rare spectacle for her.

“Xue’er, didn’t you say you were divorced?”

“We’re in the cooling-off period. He still lives at the Jiang residence,” Jiang Ruxue sneered. “Aren’t you going? Stop making a fool of yourself.”

Lu Fan frowned. “Miss Jiang, Xiaoyou is about to start elementary school. This house is for her education.”

Zhao Bingbing crossed her arms, a mocking smile on her face. “Xue’er, if your husband wants to buy it, I don’t mind letting him have it. But can he actually afford it? Don’t waste each other’s time.”

The salesperson looked at Lu Fan. “Sir, we need to verify your funds before showing you the house.”

Jiang Ruxue thought about how she sent Lu Fan twenty thousand yuan a month for living expenses. He probably had nothing left. If it was found he had only a few thousand in his account, it would be utterly humiliating.

“Lu Fan, I told you to get lost!” she urged sharply.

Lu Fan pulled out a black card and handed it to the salesperson. “Check it with me.”

Though he didn’t know the exact amount inside, his senior had told him many times that the elixirs he refined could sell for astronomical prices. For a prestigious family like the Lin family, “astronomical” surely meant no less than three to five million yuan.

This was why Lu Fan dared to come directly.

Zhao Bingbing’s expression darkened. She tugged Jiang Ruxue’s sleeve. “That looks like a Supreme Black Card…”

Jiang Ruxue was unimpressed. “There can’t be many Supreme Black Cards in Haishi City—maybe three in total, and even I don’t have one. I never thought he’d learn to fake something like this.”

After verifying the funds, the salesperson followed Lu Fan respectfully.

“Sir, I can take you to see the house now.”

“Does he really have fifty million in assets?” Zhao Bingbing asked, her face conflicted.

The salesperson was reluctant to reveal client details but said, “Miss Zhao, we have checked and confirmed the funds.”

Jiang Ruxue’s face changed. “I don’t believe he has fifty million. Did you take a bribe?”

The salesperson quickly waved her hand. “Madam Jiang, I wouldn’t dare. The funds are on Mr. Lu’s card…”

Lu Fan handed over the recent bank statement. “See for yourself.”

Jiang Ruxue took it without hesitation. She didn’t believe there could be more than fifty million in his account—it would be a miracle.

Yet, when she looked down at the long string of zeros, she nearly lost her balance.

There was a balance of ten billion yuan on the card.