The night was deep, and the family of three sat at the dining table, staring at the now cold meals, speechless.
âUmmm⦠donât rush, Iâll go heat it up, itâll be ready in a moment,â
Lois Abbott dropped her previous sarcastic tone, rising like a virtuous little wife to warm the food.
Greg Jensen chuckled, a smug look on his face, as he picked up his phone intent on playing a video, but suddenly noticed the little girl across from him staring at him.
âWhy are you looking at me like that?â
âHmph, I donât like you anymore,â
Iris said indignantly.
Greg Jensen laughed out loud, âNot liking me is just what I want, it suits me fine!â
âYou⦠youâre mean!â
âYeah, Iâm mean.â
Greg Jensen smiled and picked up his phone to start browsing videos.
Seeing this, Iris couldnât help feeling a bit aggrieved and mumbled, âMaybe⦠I still like you.â
âDonât, for heavenâs sake, donât like me,â Greg Jensen replied without even looking up.
âYouâ¦â
Iris was so angry she was about to cry, turning her head she said, âSis, your husband is bullying me.â
Lois Abbott, just back with a plate of baked lobster, set the dish down and pressed her sisterâs head with a finger, saying:
âYouâve learned to tattle now, huh? Do you think Iâm deaf?â
âAh, youâre all bullying me, Iâm telling Dad,â Iris said, about to walk into the house.
Lois Abbott snorted coldly, âCome back here, eat first. How can you have the energy to tattle if you donât eat?â
âAh, lobster, then okay,â
Iris said, and sat back down.
âHahahaâ¦â
Laughter suddenly filled the dining room from Lois Abbott and Greg Jensen.
After dinner, Greg Jensen lay down in bed to rest, and after she finished tidying up, Lois Abbott also came in.
Two souls, as if starved, merged together once again.
âIris, why do I feel like youâve gotten stronger?â
âHehe, I turned Dadâs office into a gym. Iâve been working out every day for over a month, naturally Iâve gotten stronger.â
âShould we go again then?â
âOkayâ¦â
Having not seen each other for over a month, Greg Jensen missed Lois Abbott terribly, and he noticed that her figure had transformed significantly.
Before he went to Jamae City, Lois Abbottâs figure was more on the soft side, but now, every part of her body was filled with resilience.
If before she was more of a mature beauty, then now, she had added a hint more wildness to her charm.
The pent-up longing of over a month erupted in that moment.
Greg Jensen was alright, after all, Vince Cooper was there to help him, but Lois Abbott was a completely different story; she seemed like a changed person.
Previously passive, this time she took the initiative, attacking like a wolf at the sight of its prey, throwing herself into the fray with all her might.
Poor Iris next door had it rough, just after watching a video tutorial, she started listening to a music lesson, her little cheeks burning red, her whole demeanor somewhat dazed.
It wasnât until late into the night that the room finally quieted down.
Lois Abbott once again felt the long-absent sensation of weakness, leaning on Greg Jensenâs chest, not wanting to move an inch.
Greg Jensen, on the other hand, felt quite the opposite. His spirits were high, and the pleasure brought by the strengthening of his True Qi swept away all fatigue.
In other words, in this field, he was invincible.
He spoke softly about the things that had happened since he arrived in Jamae City, deliberately omitting Vince Cooperâs matter and focusing mainly on the issues between Spencer Burley and Jaden Ford, along with the progress at Dreamscape Garden.
By the time he was almost finished, he suddenly realized that the woman in his arms had fallen asleep.
He smiled gently, covered her with the blanket, and then walked out of the room barefoot.
After pouring himself a glass of wine in the living room, he lay down on the recliner and gazed at the moonlight outside the window, lost in thought.
Considering his current pace of cultivation, even in the ancient times abundant with Spiritual Energy, it wouldnât have been considered slow.
But Greg Jensen still felt somewhat dissatisfied.
Because he knew that if he had enough money, his rate of cultivation should be even faster.
Take the Qi and Blood Pills he had just ordered, for example: he had paid out a full 2.8 million for a monthâs supply.
And his cash reserves had dropped from over 10 million to 7.5 million.
To achieve freedom with his Qi and Blood Pills, he needed to make at least 2.8 million a month.
2.8 million a month meant more than 30 million a year, and that didnât even account for regular expenses like food, drinks, and socializing.
When all was tallied up, it was a minimum of 40 million a year, and thatâs without any major purchases.
âForty million a year?â
As Greg Jensen watched the moonlight, a wry smile emerged on his face, âBefore, I worried about a few thousand bucks, and now Iâm thinking about how to make tens of millions.
Life really is full of wonders!â
In the following days, Greg Jensen stayed by Lois Abbottâs side, finally making up for the month and more they had lost.
Greg Jensen suddenly realized that Lois Abbottâs demeanor was beginning to change.
If before she was a slightly shy girl, then after his extended nurturing, Lois Abbott had become a ripe and enticing young wife.
Her cheeks glowed with a rosy light, brimming with charm, a mere smile or frown enough to plunge one into the abyss.
And Lois Abbott became increasingly inseparable from Greg Jensen, clinging to his neck and refusing to let go when it was time to part.
âCome see me when you have time. Itâs not far, and besides, Iâll be back after a while.â
âNo, who knows how many women youâve kept out there; itâd be so awkward if I ran into them.â
Lois Abbott huffed and then said, âNo matter how many women you have outside, you canât forget about me, okay?â
As he looked at Lois Abbottâs serious expression, Greg Jensen suddenly felt a twinge of guilt and nodded emphatically, âMhm, I promise you!â
Lois Abbottâs face changed dramatically, and she snapped angrily, âAha, so you really do have a woman out there!â
âAh, that⦠I should be going.â
Feeling utterly duped, Greg Jensen gave Lois Abbott a quick kiss on the forehead and then hurriedly drove off in his car.
Watching Greg Jensenâs retreating figure, Lois Abbottâs lips curved into a sweet smile.
Lois Abbottâs sister, Iris, glanced at Greg Jensen, then turned to her sister, puzzled, âSis, you clearly know he has other women out there, why do you still let him go?â
Lois Abbott gave her a look and said, âIf I donât let him go, will he not go? Men should prioritize their careers. Whatever happens outside is just flirting, nothing to worry about.â
âThen why did you bring it up with him?â
âI just want him to be aware that I know heâs got other women, so every time heâs with someone else, heâll think of me.â
Lois Abbott laughed happily.
Iris looked at her sister with disdain and scoffed, âSis, your mind can be so dirty.â
âYouâre calling me dirty? I havenât even mentioned how strong your tea has been getting!â
âHey, you canât bully me, or Iâll tell Dad on you.â
âGo ahead and tellâ¦â
The bickering of the sisters faded into the distance, while Greg Jensen drove back to Jamae City.
Upon arriving, he didnât go home but went straight to Adrian Wrightâs club; Chestor Ware had called earlier, mentioning that there seemed to be a problem with the supply business.