Chapter 52: Extra (4)

Zhao Ying had gone through quite a detour before she finally managed to hook up with a CEO from an internet company. That person owned an apartment in Jiating and asked her to wait for him there.

Since the man had a secretary, she subconsciously assumed it was the secretary waiting downstairs for her. Especially with Lin Yang still behind her, she felt as though the setup was grand.

This must be what it feels like to be rich. She felt the respect of someone above others.

Zhao Ying walked up to Sheng Ming’an, held her purse with both hands in front of her, and smiled modestly. “Let’s go.”

Since the two of them came together, Sheng Ming’an assumed Zhao Ying was Lin Yang’s girlfriend. He stepped aside and made a polite gesture. “Please go ahead. I will take you to the elevator shortly.” He was also waiting for Lin Yang.

Zhao Ying’s vanity was greatly satisfied at that moment. She lifted her chin slightly, glanced at Lin Yang behind her, and started walking.

After two steps, she noticed Sheng Ming’an had not followed and looked confused.

Sheng Ming’an was still smiling respectfully at Lin Yang and walked toward him again to make a gesture. “This way, please.”

“Why are you waiting for him? We’re not together!” Zhao Ying frowned and demanded Sheng Ming’an come back immediately.

Lin Yang, seeing the interaction between Sheng Ming’an and Zhao Ying, stopped walking and looked at them, ready to take a detour.

What kind of person is that?

Who wants to be associated with her?

Sheng Ming’an was puzzled and asked, “Weren’t you two together?”

Before Lin Yang could respond, Zhao Ying said with a cold face, “I don’t even know him. I’m here waiting for President Zhang. Who knows why he followed me here? Don’t just let some random people in! This is a high-end apartment. If the reputation is ruined, it’ll be your fault!”

“Who followed you here? Can you stop being so narcissistic?” Lin Yang wasn’t one to stay silent and snapped back immediately. “So what if you’re meeting President Zhang? I’m here to meet President Yang.”

Zhao Ying thought he was making things up and mocked, “Where’s this President Yang? Let him come take you in then.”

A poor boy from an ordinary family.

President Yang?

How many presidents does he even know?

“None of your damn business!” Lin Yang shot back and even started finding Sheng Ming’an unpleasant to look at.

Zhao Ying was furious, her face pale, and snapped at Sheng Ming’an, “Why aren’t you taking me in already!”

“Miss,” Sheng Ming’an walked toward Lin Yang and looked at her with a forced smile. “I don’t know President Zhang. I was sent by President Yang to pick up Young Master Lin.”

After saying that, he walked over to Lin Yang and made a gesture. “Young Master Lin, this way please. I will take you in.”

Zhao Ying’s face changed colors like a palette. She looked on in shock and quickly said, “Weren’t you sent by Zhang Rong, President Zhang, to pick me up?”

Sheng Ming’an replied, “I am Secretary to President Yang Liyu. I came here to pick up Young Master Lin. I thought you were his girlfriend. I was mistaken. Apologies.”

His words made Zhao Ying’s face turn liver-colored, extremely ugly.

“My girlfriend?” Lin Yang pointed to himself, then at Zhao Ying, and quickly stepped around her like avoiding a plague. “I don’t want to be associated with her.”

Sheng Ming’an did not spare Zhao Ying another glance and quickly followed behind Lin Yang, respectfully asking, “The car is parked in the garage. There’s also a gym and swimming pool upstairs. Would you like to visit those first or see the apartment? There is a dedicated housekeeper in the apartment. You can ask her for anything you need.”

“Is Brother Liyu not here?”

“President Yang is in a meeting and can’t make time today. If you need anything, you can tell me.”

“All right.”

“There are new clothes and shoes in the apartment. If they don’t fit or you don’t like the style, just let me know.”

…

Lin Yang’s conversation with Sheng Ming’an drifted faintly into Zhao Ying’s ears.

She stood there stunned, as if someone had hit her hard. Her face looked as ugly as it could get, and her facial features twisted together. All those sarcastic and mocking words she used, thinking herself high and mighty, now fully reflected the ugliness and darkness in her heart.

She was like a clown jumping around.

So Lin Yang really was a rich second generation, and the very wealthy kind.

In the elevator, Sheng Ming’an brought her up again. “That young lady just now—”

“Don’t mention her. I was in a good mood,” Lin Yang cut him off. He had always been someone who didn’t seek trouble. Bad people and bad things should just be kicked out of his life.

Sheng Ming’an wisely shut up. “I’ll take you to the garage first.”

Lin Yang followed Sheng Ming’an to the garage and saw the Mercedes G-Class parked in front of him. He exclaimed, “Brother Liyu bought such a cool car? I didn’t know Mercedes made cars this cool.”

He didn’t know watches, nor was he clear about car prices. But he could at least recognize the Mercedes logo. Lin Yan drove a Mercedes too.

Sheng Ming’an smiled. “It’s a good car and looks cool indeed.”

“Brother Liyu’s cars are all cool,” Lin Yang added, then asked, “So he doesn’t usually drive this one?”

“President Yang has many cars. Leaving them parked is a waste. If you don’t like this one, there are others in the villa’s garage,” Sheng Ming’an said this, but in truth, if Lin Yang wanted another car, he would just buy it.

Yang Liyu was generous to a degree that others couldn’t imagine when it came to the two brothers.

This car was actually bought for the two of them. If they didn’t like it, it could just be replaced.

“I like it,” Lin Yang walked around the Mercedes SUV, looking it over repeatedly. “Can I really drive it?”

“This is the key,” Sheng Ming’an handed over the car key and added, “Feel free to drive it. President Yang has many cars. He doesn’t mind. Leaving it there is a waste, right?”

“That’s true—” Lin Yang chuckled and took the key before getting in the car.

Sheng Ming’an also took Lin Yang to see the gym and swimming pool. This was what Lin Yang was most satisfied with. It was way more cost-effective than paying two thousand a year for a gym membership. As expected of a luxury apartment.

Before leaving, Sheng Ming’an even packed the food the maid had prepared and gave it to Lin Yang to take back to school. He also gave him his phone number. “If anything comes up, feel free to contact me.”

“Okay, thank you.”

Lin Yang drove his Mercedes-Benz G-Class and felt like even his hair was flying.

He wanted to quickly bring the food back and eat with his brother and show him this super cool car.

Brother Liyu was really too good to them. He was like a real brother.

Zhao Ying waited downstairs for nearly an hour before Zhang Rong finally sent someone to pick her up. After going upstairs, they got down to business.

It ended in less than five minutes. Not only did he not mention giving her anything, he even wanted to introduce her to other bosses. Under the guise of helping her expand her network and resources, Zhao Ying was furious.

So stingy and still wanted a free ride.

And the other party was a veteran. With her little tricks, how could she compete? She couldn’t afford to offend him either.

Zhao Ying swallowed her anger and humiliation, clenched her teeth, and walked out. Right as she exited, she saw a Mercedes-Benz G-Class. She immediately adjusted her mood and put on what she thought was a pleasant smile.

She couldn’t miss any chance to get close to a rich person.

Someone who could live in a luxury apartment and drive a Mercedes-Benz G-Class was probably a young rich second-generation heir, definitely better than those old perverts.

The million-yuan G-Class slowed down at the zebra crossing. Zhao Ying saw Lin Yang inside and her smile froze. He rested one hand on the window and the Patek Philippe on his wrist sparkled under the sunlight.

Now it seemed the watch was definitely real and he had just been pretending to be poor.

Zhao Ying put on a friendly smile, trying to close the distance.

Lin Yang glanced and also saw Zhao Ying. He frowned, immediately put on his sunglasses, rolled up the window, and stepped on the gas to drive away.

Narcissistic girl.

He wouldn’t give her a ride back. Let her enjoy walking under the sun.

Make her furious.

Lin Yang’s set of actions was very cool, like a cocky and flashy rich heir. It made Zhao Ying so regretful her insides twisted. Among the people she had met, who could compare to Lin Yang in looks?

He clearly had both money and looks and she messed it up herself. Zhao Ying clenched her fists so tightly her nails nearly dug into her skin.

A University campus.

Lin Yang drove the car back and Li Mao and the others cheered loudly. They surrounded the car, eyes wide in amazement.

“This is my brother’s. Aren’t we going hiking this weekend? I just borrowed it for convenience.” Lin Yang kept explaining.

“Yeah yeah.” Li Mao and the others nodded repeatedly and kept saying, “We know your family isn’t rich.”

Young master, please stop hiding it.

Seriously.

Still making them play along with the act.

This was a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, every man’s dream.

Weekend.

Lin Yang and his group got into the G-Class and headed for the mountains. Everyone wore sunglasses and sportswear. Li Mao even used hair gel to show the car the highest level of respect.

With a car, and not just any car but a G-Class, the group laughed and joked the whole way. They were thrilled beyond words.

Even hiking felt more energetic. After reaching the summit, even eating instant noodles was a joy.

Everyone was very happy and Lin Yang was also very happy. While in the car they even discussed where to go next. After dropping off his roommates, he drove the car to a gas station outside campus. Suddenly, he could no longer smile.

He had used up three hundred yuan worth of gas in one day.

Lin Yang’s eyes nearly popped out. After confirming repeatedly with the attendant, he deflated like a leaking balloon, cold sweat streaming down his face. “No one told me gas was this expensive.”

With great pain, he added three hundred yuan worth of gas. Looking at the car again, he lost all interest. While in the car, he called Lin Chao. “Brother, three hundred yuan. How am I supposed to survive this month?”

Lin Chao was reading in the library. He got up and walked to the corridor, leaned against the wall, and said softly while lowering his eyes, “Endure it and it’ll pass. Don’t casually drive Brother Liyu’s car again in the future.”

“Oh.” Lin Yang replied gloomily and pleaded, “Brother, can you rescue me this month?”

Lin Chao sighed. “Got it.”

That same day, Lin Yang returned the car and never touched it again. From then on he only used the swimming pool and gym. He lived very self-disciplined and of course, that month was quite miserable.

When Yang Liyu found out, he asked Lin Yang, “You don’t like this car?”

“Don’t like it.” Lin Yang answered very untruthfully and immediately said, “Driving is such a hassle. There’s always traffic on the road. I don’t ever want to drive again.”

His three hundred yuan.

He only had eight hundred yuan to live on for the month and more than a third was gone just like that. The pain made him unable to eat properly for two meals.

Lin Yang’s tone was so certain it made Yang Liyu believe it.

Even though Lin Yang didn’t drive the G-Class anymore, and his meal budget in the cafeteria had gone down—he even served himself more food and ate one less dish than usual—no one thought it was because he was poor.

Zhao Ying had her eye on him again.

Wherever Lin Yang went, he could see her. She even bought milk tea to apologize.

At one moment she said she was just in a bad mood. At another moment she said she wasn’t targeting him. Then she claimed it was all a misunderstanding. In short, she completely dropped her pride.

Zhao Ying had always mingled in those social circles. She was used to flattering the powerful and stepping on the weak. She was thick-skinned enough and to Lin Yang, she was like a lingering ghost.

It caused him a lot of trouble.

And Zhao Ying had a very clear goal. She had to win Lin Yang over, no matter what method she had to use.

While Zhao Ying was making these determined thoughts, a dual-tone car stopped in front of her.

When she saw it was a Maybach, she instantly stopped walking. Her heart pounded as she cautiously peeked inside the car.

To cross classes, the first thing she taught herself was to recognize all the cars and brand names and know their prices.

This Maybach was worth over ten million. Anyone who could afford it was a top-tier figure in the city. She had never met anyone that powerful.

“Miss, our President Yang has something to discuss with you. Please get in the car.” The driver opened the door and made a gesture of invitation.

Zhao Ying saw the person inside. He was dressed in a solid-colored suit with a cold and stern expression and a powerful aura.

Could it be that he had taken a liking to her?

Zhao Ying had never seen the man inside the car before but was very confident in her own appearance. Her face blushed as she lifted a faint smile and got into the car.

The driver did not get in. He simply closed the door and stood not far away waiting.

“What do you need me for?” Zhao Ying asked with a soft smile in her brows and a coy tone. “Have we met before?”

Could it have been at some dinner or gathering?

He had specially come to find her?

In the circle, such things were not uncommon. Some women were noticed by powerful figures because of their looks, then got supported and lived lives without worry for food or clothing. Some even managed to marry into wealth and lived carefree for the rest of their lives.

Yang Liyu tightly pressed his thin lips and lifted his eyes to glance at her without speaking. He threw a stack of documents next to him into Zhao Ying’s arms.

Zhao Ying was confused. The moment she saw the first page, her pupils widened instantly. Her face turned pale with fear as she looked at Yang Liyu. A chill rose from the soles of her feet and swept through every cell of her body.

Her hands trembled. The more she flipped through, the stronger the sense of suffocation became.

Yang Liyu lifted his eyes and finally looked at her. His gaze was sharp and gloomy. “Do you think you’re worthy of Lin Yang?”

Zhao Ying quickly shook her head. Her voice trembled. “I won’t cling to him anymore. I beg you—”

“Get out.” Yang Liyu’s voice was as cold and harsh as frost.

Zhao Ying grabbed the stack of documents and fled the car like escaping for her life. She even fell to the ground and scrambled away in panic.

As soon as the car door closed, Yang Liyu called Lin Yang. His expression instantly softened. He spoke gently, “I’m at the school gate. Ask Chaochao to come out too. I’ll take you both to eat Western food.”

“Alright!” The voice on the other end cheered happily and foolishly, “I’ll come right away!”

Yang Liyu chuckled softly, his tone full of patience. “No rush.”