On the other hand, Zack had a high IQ but low EQ. When Josh gave him relationship advice, he often roasted him for not being open–minded.
It was not easy for Zack to go this far for Serena. No wonder she was so moved that she slept through the first half of the day.
Serena said sweetly, “He changed a lot for me. He deserves me putting in effort for him.”
A married couple who were willing to give and put their hearts into their marriage would last a long time.
“I’m so envious.”
“You’re the object of other people’s envy too.”
Jasmine chuckled. “That’s right. I like to be the object of other people’s envy. I feel happy and blessed ever since Josh appeared. My ears are also free from noise now that my family no longer arranges blind dates for me–even my aunt stopped doing so.”
“Your aunt must be smiling from ear to ear now. She really wanted you to marry into a rich family for a blessed life.”
“I don’t want to be married into a rich family, but I’m willing to do so if it’s Josh’s family. I’ll never feel bored for the rest of my life. Seren, I’m especially interested in Julian now. How many great women are needed to complement such an amazing man?”
Serena responded, “Sometimes, two outstanding people might not be a great combination. It all depends on the type of person Julian likes.”
“I think he must have extremely high standards. He’s a few years older than Josh but is still single. Say, why are so many brilliant men single and unmarried?”
“Perhaps they’re too busy working and feel that there are more important things to do than fall in love and get married.”
Jasmine thought of how busy Josh was as well and laughed. “They’re probably just waiting to meet someone like us.”
Serena was amused and laughed too.
She had asked someone to help her knit crafts, so she did not have to rush. As such, she turned on the computer and prepared to draft a contract and a proposal. Among the three of them, she was the only one from the countryside.
Although she had not lived in the countryside for more than ten years, she knew more about the land than her two best friends would.
They planned to contract all deserted fields and use them to grow all kinds of vegetables and fruits. Vegetables needed to be grown near a water source so that watering can be done conveniently, but they would not need to be too picky if only grass was being grown.
If they were to contract many fields to grow vegetables, they could not water them manually. Otherwise, how many people would they have to hire to finish watering?
Serena decided that after the contract was signed and the work began, they would also need to hire professionals to drill wells in the vegetable fields. Water pipes and automatic sprinkler nozzles that rotated at 360 degrees had to be installed so the vegetables could be watered automatically instead of manually.
While Serena was drafting the contract, she occasionally communicated with Jasmine. Jasmine would come over to look at it and then shrug. “I only care about investments and dividends. I don’t understand these at all and can’t contribute in any way. You know me-l only know how to eat and drink. I’m too lazy to use my brain.
“My mom always says that raising me is like raising a pig. It was because of my personality that my aunt hoped that I would be married into a rich family so they no longer need to worry about me.”
Serena was speechless.
“Just print it out and let Elisa take a look at it. She hears more than we do. We can change it if there are any problems, or we can have their legal department write one for us–it’s the same thing.”
After finishing the treats sent by Josh, Jasmine picked up her phone and sent him a message: [Mr. Bucham, the treats you sent over are delicious. I liked them. Love you!]
Mr. Bucham replied almost instantly: [If you like them, I’ll send two more boxes over to you tomorrow.]
Raising a foodie was the easiest thing for Josh. He just needed to cater to her tastes.
“Elisa didn’t come over today,” Jasmine said casually.
Serena responded, “Her best friend has just broken up. She needs to go comfort her.”
In fact, Elisa was not comforting her best friend who had fallen out of love but was visiting her new neighbor.
Elisa was going to head out in the afternoon. When she drove past her neighbor’s villa, she saw that the gate was open and the car Remy used to take was parked inside. It happened that Remy was just standing in the courtyard, so she stopped her car.
She initially wanted to greet Remy, but he invited her into his villa for a stroll. Hence, she parked her car in front of his place and dropped by for a while.
This villa was the closest to the Stones‘, so Elisa had visited with her parents in the past and knew that the courtyard was beautiful. When Remy took her for a stroll, she said, “I think there’s no need to change much about the courtyard. The flowers and trees are growing well. If you were to grow new plants, you’ll need to put in a lot of effort for them to grow nicely.”
Remy smiled and said, “I was thinking of replacing all of them, but what you just said makes sense. In that case, I’ll move them around appropriately. I’ll remove the plants I don’t like and plant the ones I like.”
Elisa hummed.
The house layout needed to be changed, and the villa’s entrance needed to be reoriented.
The interior designer Remy hired said that the original layout was out of date and the original owner did not hire someone else to refresh the interior.
Designs and arrangements came and went. Once new styles were available, the old ones should not be used anymore.
“Elisa, I don’t have good taste. Help me take a good look at what style suits my villa if it were to be renovated. I’m treating this villa as my home in Wiltspoon. When I get married and have kids in the future, we’ll be living here.
“Women have different tastes from men. Judge with your taste and give me some suggestions.”
Elisa said, “Everyone’s preference is different. If I help you plan with my taste and your villa is renovated accordingly, what if your future wife doesn’t like the style?”
Remy looked at her with a gentle gaze and a smile. “I trust your taste. I’m sure my future wife will like the same style. You have the highest value and status in Wiltspoon’s upper class. I believe no one has better taste than you.”
He was telling the truth.
Elisa’s status was indeed the highest in Wiltspoon’s upper class because there were no daughters in the richest family.
Elisa said confidently, “That’s true. Don’t blame me if you adopt my suggestions but the outcome isn’t to your and your future wife’s liking.”
“I won’t–I definitely won’t. I trust your taste, Elisa. I like your house’s style very much.”
Elisa chuckled and said, “Our house is decorated in the style my mom likes. She likes classic beauty and low–key luxury.”
Remy praised her mom, “Mrs. Stone has quite a good taste. My grandma also has the same aesthetic. Elisa, if you’re free, come often and give me more suggestions.”
Elisa was quick to promise Remy, “Call me whenever you’re here, and I’ll come over and
I give you some advice. I guarantee your future wife will be very satisfied with your renovated house. When the time comes, you’ll have to reward me with huge compensation.”
Remy said with a smile, “You’ll be greatly rewarded.”
Elisa looked at his smiling face and realized that he was always like that when he talked- always smiling before he spoke. Remy’s smile was as warm as the spring breeze, making one unconsciously open up one’s heart in front of him.
“Okay, I’ll be your renovation consultant.”
Remy thanked her with a smile.
“Let’s go. I’ll buy you a coffee.”
“I usually don’t drink coffee or tea in the afternoon.”
Remy was speechless.
Elisa was overjoyed when she saw that he was flustered. She laughed and added, “I don’t drink coffee in the afternoon, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t go to a café. Which café are you bringing me to?”
“In my spare time, I usually have coffee and listen to music at the café on the first floor of Wiltspoon Hotel. It helps me relax. If I were in Annenburg, I would go to The Meeting Ground, which is co–owned by my sister–in–law and her best friend.
“The Meeting Ground has great business. They’ve opened two or three branches now, but the main store is still the most popular one. Many people go there for my sister–in–law and Ms. Jennings, who’s the missus of the Ormonds.”
Elisa enjoyed listening to the love story of Remy’s big brother. She said, “When I’m free to go to Annenburg next time, bring me to your sister–in–law’s café. How does it compare to Wiltspoon’s Beans and Cream?”
Remy had also been to Beans and Cream. He answered after some thought, “My sister–in- law’s café is more like a café for influencers because everyone goes there for her. On the other hand, Beans and Cream is quiet and safe. They each have their pros.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.