The art of posturing among young people today is truly becoming masterful.
It was no wonder this young man had let his girlfriend keep trying things on without any intention of buying; he had planned it all along. He was simply waiting for that pair to arrive before beginning his performance. This was nothing less than a perfectly executed trap—an invitation into the snare.
How clever! Absolutely brilliant! The young man’s skill level was so profound, it was truly terrifying. She had assumed he was looking for an opportunity with her, but she was only on the third floor while he had reached the ninth. If there was no opportunity, he would simply create one himself.
It was fortunate that she was the one who had served this young man today. Had it been a younger clerk, they surely would have been humiliated by him first and likely lost their job as a result.
"Sir, please keep your receipt. The total came to 1.899 million yuan; I’ve taken the liberty of rounding off the change. Would you like us to have these delivered to you?" Liu Qing asked politely, terrified of making even the slightest mistake that might give this young man an opening to strike.
In just this short while, she had secured a commission of over a hundred thousand. More importantly, this massive sale would bump her commission percentage up to an entirely new tier. It was worth several months of hard work.
【Huang Yanxi’s favorability +20, current favorability 70 points】
【Huang Yanxi’s favorability +10, current favorability 80 points】
【Huang Yanxi’s favorability +5, current favorability 85 points】
Thanks to Lin Yi’s "wealth of talent," Huang Yanxi’s favorability spiked once again. With a favorability rating of 85, it was no exaggeration to say that if he took her to a hotel now, she would likely be more than willing to go along with it.
Since his rebirth, Lin Yi had set three principles for himself: don’t be proactive, don’t refuse, and don't be a sycophant. Expecting Lin Yi to take the initiative to ask a girl out was impossible. He would never again give up an entire forest for the sake of a single tree.
"Yanxi, let’s have these sent to your school. We can keep walking around," Lin Yi said.
"Brother Yi, let's not. I'll keep one piece, but let's return the rest." She glanced toward the distance, where Qin Yuyao had walked off. It was obvious she had only been playing along to help Lin Yi vent his frustration in front of Qin Yuyao. Now that the goal was achieved, there was no need to actually buy so much jewelry. She felt guilty receiving over two million in gifts without having contributed anything herself.
Lin Yi seemed to perceive her hesitation. He had previously pegged her as a complete gold-digger, but he couldn’t help but think a little higher of her now. If he had given Qin Yuyao such an opportunity, she would have bought out the entire store.
"How could we return them? You don't think I was just putting on a show for Qin Yuyao, do you? It’s not that much money—take them." He insisted, "Let's just have them sent to your school."
Seeing Lin Yi’s domineering, CEO-like demeanor, Huang Yanxi’s heart began to race. As a gold-digger, her resistance to such a type was practically non-existent.
"Alright then," she agreed, looking at Lin Yi with even more intense affection. Thinking about how Lin Yi had bought her so many gifts while she hadn't given him anything substantial in return, she suddenly suggested, "Brother Yi, how about I buy you some clothes and a new phone? I’m buying this time, so you’re not allowed to refuse!"
Lin Yi felt a jolt of anxiety when she started the sentence, as his own balance couldn't even afford a decent set of clothes. Furthermore, he had already tested the System’s money—he could only spend it on female characters, not on himself. He was just about to invent an excuse to leave when her final words made him let out a long sigh of relief. This girl was sharp.
Lin Yi put on a conflicted expression, as if he were fighting an internal battle, before finally making his decision. "Alright then, but let's just get something simple. Don't be too flashy; I'm not used to it."
"I know, I know. You’re the most low-key person ever, Brother Yi," Huang Yanxi replied understandingly. She wrapped both hands tightly around his arm, a move completely different from the distant attitude she had held earlier.A firm chest pressed tightly against Lin Yi’s arm. The temperature was high again today; Lin Yi was wearing a short-sleeved shirt, and Huang Yanxi was in a thin T-shirt.
Lin Yi felt a jolt run through him. So, this was what it felt like to hug a little white rabbit.
*The little white rabbit, white and bright, with its big ears standing upright.*
It had to be said that the grooming and aesthetic sense of a beautiful woman were always on point. Thanks to Huang Yanxi’s efforts, Lin Yi hadn't just had his outfit changed from head to toe. She had also meticulously selected a stylist to design his haircut. Every single strand of hair looked expertly groomed, perfectly accentuating his well-defined facial features.
Lin Yi wasn't ugly to begin with; in fact, he was rather handsome. After all, if Lin Yi had neither money nor looks, why would Qin Yuyao have kept him on a string, enjoying the pleasure of being fawned over? If someone without any real substance were to grovel at her feet, where would the sense of accomplishment be?
The brand-new Lin Yi, combined with the tan he had acquired from delivering food, looked for a moment like a young Louis Koo incarnate, drawing frequent glances from infatuated girls. Such a handsome man was a rare sight, one that perhaps only the readers of this book could rival.
For Lin Yi, however, these things were secondary. With his "money-power," why would he need to rely on his looks to win over women? Most importantly, he hadn't spent a single cent; Huang Yanxi had covered everything, which felt fantastic. Getting things for free was incredibly satisfying—the more you got, the better it felt.
With his upgrade from rags to riches, Lin Yi felt refreshed. He hadn't spent much money today, and he wasn't about to let it end like this. After finishing dinner, Lin Yi said, "Yanxi, let’s go. I’m going to buy you a few bags."
This time, Huang Yanxi didn't put on any airs; to do so would have been completely out of character for her. She had just spent over twenty thousand on Lin Yi, so she felt completely at ease accepting now. Moreover, she had realized that Lin Yi might truly be the wealthy young master of some prestigious family, simply keeping a low profile, and that he certainly wasn't short on cash.
"Alright, Brother Yi! Let’s go stroll through LV," Huang Yanxi said with a sweet smile.
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"Yaoyao, I’ve told you so much already—you must understand now, right? It’s obvious that Lin Yi has latched onto some wealthy woman."
"Look at him showing off now, but who knows? He’s probably back home begging for scraps."
Under Liu Ze’s persuasion, Qin Yuyao’s expression had calmed down; she had clearly recovered from the blow she’d just taken. However, it wasn't because of what Liu Ze said. She didn't know much about Huang Yanxi’s situation, but she was certain she wasn't some wealthy socialite—at the very least, she had nothing to do with "wealth."
She had to figure out why Lin Yi had so much money. All of this should have been hers, but because she had hurt Lin Yi’s feelings yesterday, that slut had been able to swoop in.
That was it!
As long as she changed her attitude toward Lin Yi just a little, he would surely come circling back to her like a submissive dog that had finally been given a treat.
"Let’s go, Yaoyao. You’re in a bad mood today—let me buy you another bag," Liu Ze said, his heart aching.
In truth, buying a bag or a necklace wasn't a financial burden for him. But it had already exceeded the amount he usually spent on a woman. As an arrogant, wealthy second-generation heir, however, he couldn't stand the fact that his girlfriend was doubting him because of her ex-boyfriend’s "super-rich" behavior. He had to reclaim his status.
This woman was his to play with and discard; she was absolutely forbidden from thinking of her ex-boyfriend just because she felt he was less wealthy than him.
Qin Yuyao had still been busy calculating in her head how to win Lin Yi back and hadn't been listening carefully to Liu Ze. But when she heard "buy another bag" and felt him leading her toward the LV store, it was as if a nerve had been struck. Her spirits immediately lifted, and all her previous unhappiness was tossed aside.
With a radiant smile, she said, "You’re the only one who treats me well, Ze. Someone like that, who’s just gloating over a bit of petty success—how could he ever compare to my Ze?"
As she spoke, she hurried toward the LV store, afraid that Liu Ze might change his mind.