"OK, scan the QR code."
Lin Chu took out his phone and scanned the code, but the phone froze and lagged for ages.
"Sigh, looks like it's really time for a new phone." Lin Chu shook his head as he watched the lagging screen.
Actually, when he was out shopping at noon, he had thought about getting a new phone. After all, a phone is part of a person's outward image to some extent. But the thing was, Lin Chu was a very nostalgic person. This Xiaomi phone of his was bought for him by his parents when he started university. It had stayed by his side from his college days all the way to the present. Even though everyone around him kept upgrading their phones again and again, he had always stuck with this old device because it carried so many unforgettable memories.
That included fragments of his life with family, friends, and past crushes—moments of both joy and sorrow. So, in a way, changing his phone meant truly saying goodbye to his past self!
Just as Lin Chu was being all sentimental:
"Welcome to Master Tennis Club!"
The webpage finally loaded. A gorgeous website UI with interactive design played alongside an elegant background audio track, giving the entire site a serious air of high-end prestige. Not only did the transition-style web pages introduce the club's history, but they also detailed the numerous international competition awards won by the club's members. Many of the coaches were current or retired professional athletes, so its level of professionalism went without saying. Some of the VIP tiers even required asset verification and professional ratings before anyone could join.
The tennis club covered a vast expanse of land, located up on Yuhuang Mountain in Hangzhou. Surrounded by a picturesque environment of bamboo groves and a sea of clouds, it was all about humans embracing the lush green mountains in deep affection.
From all this information, it was clear that this club wasn't something just anybody could join. Naturally, the sexy mature beauty who had handed him the flyer earlier wasn't an ordinary person either; it took a strong ability to judge target customer demographics for that. Put bluntly, it was about having a discerning eye and sizing people up—being able to tell at a glance whether the clothes you wore were designer labels and whether your manners screamed low-class. If Lin Chu had worn a cheap outfit today, he wouldn't even have earned the qualification to receive that flyer.
"Well, as expected of a high-end sport. Let's go with this one!"
Lin Chu thought to himself that tennis really was a high-end sport that used to be completely out of his reach, but now he finally had the opportunity and the means to experience it! Besides that, there were golf, equestrianism, racing, diving, skiing, and so on—things you simply couldn't play without cash. At the same time, while these sports looked like mere physical activities on the surface, they were actually more of a high-society networking tool for the elite.
Therefore, not only could Lin Chu work out and complete tasks through tennis, but he might also have the chance to expand his social circle. It was an absolute win-win!
He immediately clicked on online booking!
After finishing the reservation:
Beep, beep!
A few more vibrations came from his phone. It was a Douyin notification about new user comments on his video.
"I wonder what kind of comment trend it is this time?"
At least today he had changed his hairstyle and put on designer clothes. Those people had to look at him with fresh eyes now, right?
With a trace of curiosity, Lin Chu opened the Douyin app once more.
[It's All Good]: "Dior? Can any connoisseurs come check if this is a knockoff?"
[Arrogant Dong Young Master]: "Fake at first glance. I'm a VVIP user of Audi myself, bro changed his hairstyle, but it's still missing something!"
[Ai Kun (Prosperity Edition)]: "Stop embarrassing yourself upstairs, the guy said Dior, did you think it was that crappy 'Audi Double Diamond, My Partner' toy from your childhood?"
[Arrogant Dong Young Master]: "Damn it, am I not allowed to make a typo?"
[Hate Coriander (Postgrad Edition)]: "Who shat in my phone? Why is it this greasy man again? Wearing fakes to flex, do you seriously think you're handsome?"
[Daddy Kobe I Miss You]: "I looked at his previous post. Does anyone else think his skin and hair texture got better?"
[Aminos]: "This has gotta be photoshopped, right? How can anyone look this different between morning and afternoon?!"
What the hell?!
He had actually expected the comment trend to improve significantly, but it turned out to be much the same as the morning. The negative reviews were still completely one-sided. Most people were just here to watch the drama, and even the complimentary comments had to include a dog-head emoji just to play it safe. There wasn't a single person truly standing on his side.
Dammit! And what was going on with [Arrogant Dong Young Master] and [Hate Coriander (Postgrad Edition)]? Why did they keep picking on him?
In a fit of anger, Lin Chu considered blocking these two haters. But on second thought, he decided to leave them be. Just because they were petty and dark-minded didn't mean he had to be. As a man destined to become a god-tier hunk, he needed to maintain a proper mindset. The reason he was being doubted, when it all came down to it, was that the strength he currently displayed wasn't enough.
After all, the internet and reality were completely different places. In reality, the moment you buy a watch worth over 600,000, people bow and scrape, calling you "Brother" at every turn. On Douyin, no matter what you do, someone will inevitably say: "Is that it?", "Still needs more practice," or "I've got several hundred-million-yuan targets, what about you?"
Only in the face of absolute strength would people honestly look up to you with awe and envy, and even leave simping comments like:
"Young master, your humble servant is late," or "Does the OP's family need a guard for the front gate?"
That was the sheer irony of it all!
Lin Chu once again chose to temporarily ignore them. As a male god, when did he have time to bicker with these nobodies?
Right now, he had more important things to do.
That was buying a car.
A luxury car would not only match his status and identity, but it would also make his daily travel much more convenient. Right now, he had the [Super Car 90% Off Coupon] along with assets close to ten million. It was safe to say he could casually buy most luxury cars on the market.
So, he searched for luxury car recommendations on Douyin.
Soon, multiple live-streaming rooms showcasing cars popped up. Among them were household names like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz—the luxury German trio known as BBA.
Lin Chu tapped into the live stream of a BMW 4S dealership.
"Our cars are miles ahead..."
"This is the latest model of the year, starting at 605,000. BMW is no longer keeping a low profile!"
"Pre-holiday blockbuster: BMW 5 Series slashed by 136,000!"
"Enjoy official BMW gifts upon your first test drive at the showroom! Immediate 5,000 yuan discount on your first showroom visit, and another 5,000 yuan off when you place an order!"
Car manufacturers were fiercely competitive these days; without some freebies or hefty discounts, cars were damn hard to sell.
Lin Chu skipped the live stream and kept scrolling.
Soon, he swiped into a Porsche live stream.
Inside the live stream:
"Our... Porsche... currently..."
"Special discounts..."
A mature beauty in black silk and an office lady outfit could be seen, her face flushed as she stammered, unsure of what she was even trying to say.
What the hell?
What is this...?