Chapter 262: The Old-School Tyrant CEO 6

Su Mingyue was already immersed in a wave of self-moved emotion. She hadn’t expected Xiuyan to be so considerate of her.

She clenched her fists and promised, “What could I possibly be busy with? I’ll definitely clear my schedule tomorrow to keep you company.”

There was a clear hint of a smile in Shen Xiuyan’s voice. His wife was truly adorable.

He glanced at Ying Qing out of the corner of his eye, feeling that he couldn’t just let things go like this.

And so, Shen Xiuyan lowered his head and said despondently, “Actually, I don’t have anything to do the day after tomorrow either. Being home alone is just so lonely…”

Su Mingyue said heroically, “I’ll accompany you the day after tomorrow too!”

Ying Qing: I lost! I lost spectacularly.

Refusing to back down, she retaliated tit-for-tat, “Is your company bankrupt? Are you so idle? Don’t you have to go to work?”

“Qingqing, you can’t talk like that. Personal attacks are one thing, but don’t joke about the company.” Before Shen Xiuyan could speak, Su Mingyue beat him to it with a frown. “Apologize, quickly.”

Ying Qing was a public figure, and Shen Xiuyan was even more of one. How could the two of them joke about such a thing? If someone with ulterior motives heard it, it would end up on the trending searches, and it might even affect the stock price of Xiuyan’s company.

Ying Qing also realized the gravity of the situation. Even a slight fluctuation in the stock of Shen Xiuyan’s company was absolutely not a price she could afford to pay. When that time came, even Mingyue wouldn’t be able to save her; she would surely be kidnapped and taken to the high seas to feed the sharks.

She shrank her neck in fear. “I’m sorry…”

Shen Xiuyan gave a cold snort, his tyrant CEO aura on full display.

“Is my listed company so large that it can’t function without one person? Then why would I employ those people? To eat for free?”

Su Mingyue nodded in agreement. “My father is the same way. He only goes to the office a few days a month. There’s no end to making money, and if you do everything yourself, you’ll work yourself to death sooner or later.”

Shen Xiuyan gave Ying Qing a smug, satisfied smile.

Ying Qing was about to explode with rage. She had lost again, and again, and again…

Mingyue spoke up for Shen Xiuyan but wouldn’t speak up for her. It was so frustrating.

Was this really the difference between a best friend and the person one loved?

Ugh, her original intention in painstakingly tracking them down here was to annoy Shen Xiuyan, because she really couldn’t stand his smug face.

But why! Why was she the one being forced to eat a pound of dog food¹ instead…

She hadn’t seen Shen Xiuyan value Mingyue this much before…

Had his personality changed?

Or had he finally seen the light???

If he really had seen the light, then she could perhaps stop hating him so much in the future…

She simply couldn’t stand the way he used to dangle Mingyue along.

At that moment, Shen Xiuyan pulled his wallet from his suit pocket. He smoothly drew out a black card that shimmered with a “colorful black²” luster.

“Take this and swipe it however you like. I said I’d buy you whatever you wanted today, so you must use my card.”

Su Mingyue pursed her lips and smiled. “This is so embarrassing.”

Though she said that, her hand moved lightning-fast to take it, showing not a hint of embarrassment.

She looked at the card with curiosity, turning it over and over. It was actually a primary card?

Xiuyan trusted her this much? Wasn’t he afraid she would max it out?

Does this mean she can go on a massive shopping spree today!

Shen Xiuyan saw through her little thoughts at a glance. He rested his chin on his hand casually and smiled. “The card has no limit. I’ve already given the instructions; you can buy whatever you want with this card. Didn’t you say a few days ago that you liked a jewelry set?”

He leisurely shifted his sitting position. “Did you buy it? If not, go buy it today.”

Ying Qing sucked in a breath. “Wait, President Shen, do you know that jewelry set costs fifty million?”

Shen Xiuyan gave a disdainful smile. “A mere fifty million…”

“Even if Mingyue bought it just to throw it into the water to hear the splash, I wouldn’t bat an eye.”

Ying Qing: “…”

That was a top-tier flex.

Shen Xiuyan suddenly acted as if he’d realized something. “Oh, sorry, I forgot. Fifty million must be a lot to you. After all, you have to film an entire movie to earn that much. It really isn’t easy.”

Ying Qing felt as if she had been stabbed by several arrows for no reason.

She lost, she lost completely. Sorry, baby, it’s because I’m useless that I can’t afford such expensive jewelry for you…

But Ying Qing wasn’t convinced. Just as she was about to tell Su Mingyue to look at Shen Xiuyan’s ugly face…

She heard Shen Xiuyan continue, “Mingyue, use my card to buy her a set of jewelry today too. Just consider it a gift from you. Tsk tsk, she really is quite pitiful.”

Ying Qing: “…”

Shen Xiuyan’s tongue was truly poisonous. He didn’t mention money in every sentence, yet every sentence pierced her heart.

As expected, this man’s emotional intelligence had all been sacrificed to boost his IQ…

These damn rich people were truly detestable!

“Alright then, I’ll thank you on Qingqing’s behalf. I won’t be polite today.”

A “Wealthy Flower of the Human World” like her didn’t care about this bit of pocket change; after all, she had bought much more expensive things before.

Ying Qing hadn’t expected Mingyue to agree so readily. She practically slid into a kowtow on the spot, glad she hadn’t let her insults fly just now.

Looking at it this way, Shen Xiuyan was actually a good person.

Yes, she was just that unprincipled.

*

After parting ways with Shen Xiuyan, the two women went to the mall together for their shopping spree.

As soon as they entered, the store manager hurried over enthusiastically.

Ying Qing was wearing a mask and a hat, so the manager didn’t recognize her. Even if she had, Ying Qing was nowhere near as attractive a target as Su Mingyue in her eyes right now.

“Miss Su, you’ve arrived.” The expertly made-up manager made a gesture of invitation. “We have many new arrivals this season. Would you like to come to the VIP room with me to take a look?”

Su Mingyue had a clear goal today, which was primarily to keep her friend company. She turned to look at Ying Qing. “Qingqing, do you want to go inside and look?”

Ying Qing was already dazzled by the room full of jewelry. She waved her hand and said, “No, no, the stuff inside is too expensive. I’ll look out here first. This time, I’m going to buy several pieces to really fleece President Shen.”

The jewelry in the VIP room easily cost tens of millions; it was better if Mingyue just shopped there herself.

Even though she held the mindset of making Shen Xiuyan pay, she still had a clear sense of her own position.

What was Mingyue’s status, and what was hers?

“Alright, then buy a few more.” Su Mingyue gave her a playful wink. “The card is in our hands, anyway.”

Ying Qing nodded vigorously. Even though Shen Xiuyan was the one paying, Mingyue was still her absolute favorite!

The store manager overheard the conversation and immediately identified who the primary decision-makers were for today’s purchase.

She made an inviting gesture. “Then please follow me this way. We have another collection of excellent jewelry over here.”

The manager certainly hadn’t lied to them. The jewelry displayed in these cases looked superb, each piece boasting exquisite craftsmanship.

Then they saw the prices.

Wow, they were so cheap.

It almost looked like they were being sold at cost.

Ying Qing had a sharp eye; she knew instantly that she was benefiting from Mingyue’s presence. If she had come alone, the items in this particular cabinet would likely have been labeled “not for sale.”

“Take these few out for me, I’d like to try them on.”

“Of course.”

Ying Qing began trying on the pieces, looking delighted.

Just then, another sales assistant approached, leading a lady through the shop to browse the accessories.

When they reached their section, the woman’s eyes lit up. “Can you show me this one?”

The necklace had a unique design, and the sapphires accenting it were quite distinctive. Most importantly, the price was very attractive.

The sales assistant looked conflicted. “I’m sorry, Ms. Zhao, but I’m afraid that’s not possible here. How about I take you to see some other necklaces? We have many other fine pieces over there.”

“Why not? I see they haven’t bought them yet. Why can’t you show it to me? Isn’t it first come, first served?”

She didn’t want to give up. Thinking of that important banquet tomorrow, she was determined to dress in a way that would make her stand out. If she could outshine everyone there, all the better.

All her hard work couldn’t go to waste; she had to ensure she left an unforgettable impression on that person tomorrow.

So, even though she didn’t actually have much money right now, she was prepared to buy a beautiful necklace to accent her evening gown.

She had no intention of being outdone by anyone else’s appearance.

Translator’s Notes