Chapter 87: Chapter 87: I have strong teeth, I can’t eat soft rice
Looking at Xia Liang’s retreating figure, the rich woman furrowed her brows. She had heard a saying: a woman’s loyalty isn’t a given; it only exists when the price for betrayal is too low.
That same principle applied to men.
She prepared to up the stakes.
"I’ll buy you another apartment—one hundred square meters—and put your name on the deed!"
The offer she was making now was surely enough to tempt any man into betrayal.
Hearing Sun Xiang’s smug words, Xia Liang came to a halt.
Heh. Men.
Seeing Xia Liang turn around, Sun Xiang subconsciously assumed he was tempted.
The next second, however, Xia Liang turned back with a look of helplessness on his face.
"Ma’am, I really didn’t want to crush your spirit, but you forced my hand. I’m done pretending, so I’ll lay my cards on the table: I’m a ten-thousandaire."
Sun Xiang was startled for a moment, then burst into roaring laughter.
"Kiddo, save those dreams for when you’re asleep. For now, why not take my money and become a ten-yuanaire first?"
"Sigh... why is it that whenever I tell the truth, people think I’m joking?" Shaking his head, Xia Liang raised his hand. "This watch... with your net worth, you should be able to recognize it, right?"
"Of course," Sun Xiang nodded, appearing unconcerned.
"So what? Don’t tell me it’s real."
Although Sun Xiang recognized the brand, she wasn’t an expert appraiser. She couldn’t believe Xia Liang could afford such a watch, so she naturally assumed the one on his wrist was a fake.
"Alright then." Xia Liang could only shake his head. He opened the door and pointed to the Lamborghini Poison parked outside. "See that?"
A smirk that wasn’t quite a smile appeared on Sun Xiang’s face. "So what if I see it? You’re not going to tell me that’s yours, are you?"
"You guessed right!" Xia Liang flicked his wrist, a key fob now resting in his palm.
He then pressed a button.
CHIRP! CHIRP!
The Lamborghini Poison parked outside Sun Xiang’s door flashed its lights.
Seeing this, Sun Xiang was utterly flabbergasted. She pointed incredulously at the luxury car outside. "That... is yours?"
Her tone was filled with amazement. She looked at the car, then glanced back at the delivery uniform on Xia Liang, and the whole situation felt completely absurd.
Are delivery guys this extravagant nowadays?
"Isn’t that obvious?" Xia Liang shot her a disdainful look.
Sun Xiang was at a loss for words. The air grew thick with an awkward tension.
To think I wanted to keep a sugar baby who might be worth several times more than me!
But if he was so wealthy, why was he delivering food? Harboring this question, Sun Xiang couldn’t help but ask, "If you’re so rich, why are you still working as a delivery driver?"
Xia Liang shrugged. "If I don’t make deliveries, how would people know I’m rich? How else could I show off? Anyway, I’m off! Remember to give me a five-star review, dear!"
With those words, he waved his hand and departed, taking not even a cloud with him, leaving behind only a dumbfounded rich woman.
***
It took a long while for Sun Xiang to snap back to reality, her mouth twitching involuntarily.
What a bizarre hobby... but it does seem kind of fun.
As if struck by an idea, Sun Xiang picked up her phone and registered as a Didi driver.
Meanwhile, Xia Liang, back in his car, had no idea he had successfully led a rich woman astray. He was currently overjoyed about earning twenty Work Points. As for the entertainment city? Xia Liang felt he was too wealthy to bother with that anymore.
After delivering two more orders, he had successfully completed his tasks for the day. Xia Liang checked the time—eight o’clock. He drove over to Qingxue’s café, arriving just as she and Luu Qi were finishing their shifts. They were thrilled to see him and immediately clamored for him to take them to dinner. Left with no choice, Xia Liang accompanied the two of them.
After dinner and a movie, he checked the time again; it was already eleven o’clock.
He dropped Qingxue off at her home. Once they were back on the road, Xia Liang and Luu Qi were alone in the car.
"Bro, where are we going next?" Luu Qi asked. "To your rental place?"
Xia Liang, who had just unlocked the car, was completely confused. "My rental place? What for?"
"To sleep, of course!" Luu Qi blinked. "It’s almost eleven! The school dorms are long closed. If I don’t go to your place, where am I supposed to sleep?"
***
Xia Liang’s hand, which had been turning the ignition key, froze. His expression turned odd. He had already moved out of the place he used to rent. As for the mansion...
It’s probably best not to let her know about that just yet. Or maybe Xi Yiqian’s place?
After a moment of hesitation, Xia Liang said with some difficulty, "The place I’m staying only has one room. It wouldn’t be convenient."
Luu Qi couldn’t care less. "What’s so inconvenient? We always slept in the same room when we were kids, didn’t we? Don’t tell me you’re shy now. Or... are you having improper thoughts about your dear cousin?"
As she spoke, Luu Qi adopted a frightened expression, crossing her arms and hugging herself.
What the hell!
Watching Luu Qi’s playful antics, Xia Liang gritted his teeth and decided to take the plunge, ready to tell her part of the truth. But this sort of thing was truly difficult to bring up. He looked at Luu Qi, his expression complicated.
"Well, Xiao Qi, I do have a place for you to sleep, but..."
"What’s there to ’but’ about?" Luu Qi waved a hand, cutting him off. "You’re not afraid I’ll overpower you, are you?"
"Cough, cough, cough!" Looking at his audacious cousin, Xia Liang was rendered speechless and couldn’t help but pat her on the head. "What kind of colorful thoughts are filling that head of yours all day?"
Luu Qi winced, covering her forehead. "Stop hitting me! You’ll make me stupid."
"Sigh," Xia Liang sighed, then said with a serious tone, "I’m going to take you to another female friend’s place."
"Another female friend?" Luu Qi repeated.
"Yes," Xia Liang nodded.
Luu Qi’s pupils suddenly dilated. "Bro! You! Waaaaah—"
Seeing that she was about to cause a scene, Xia Liang quickly clapped a hand over her mouth to keep her from disturbing the peace. After a few seconds, he saw Luu Qi glaring at him.
"Alright! I’ll let go if you promise to be quiet."
Luu Qi nodded, then mischievously stuck her tongue out. Xia Liang felt a tickle in his palm and quickly pulled his hand back. Seeing Luu Qi’s triumphant stare, he couldn’t help but glower at her. "Disgusting."
Luu Qi, unafraid, glared right back. "It’s your fault for covering my mouth. Besides, I used to stick my tongue out at you all the time when we were kids, and you didn’t complain then."
Damn it!
Xia Liang’s mouth twitched. "Alright, alright! You win!"
Somewhat exasperated, he got into the car and fastened his seatbelt. Luu Qi quickly hopped into the passenger seat, blinking as she stared at Xia Liang with wide-eyed curiosity, as if she had just discovered a new continent.
A vein throbbed on Xia Liang’s forehead. "What are you looking at me for?"
Luu Qi smacked her lips. "I originally thought you were some rich cougar’s sugar baby, but it turns out you’re just a common freeloader!"