My minimum living allowance is credited to my account every day with 1000 million yuan

"Xie Xiaoxiao?"

The voice wasn't loud, but it clearly pierced through the oppressive atmosphere.

Xie Xiaoxiao and Qin Ning turned around in surprise at the same time.

A young man dressed in a full LV suit, stylishly dressed with a touch of rebellious coolness, was leaning against a mahogany display shelf not far away, his hands in his pockets, watching them with great interest.

He was only about 175cm tall, even shorter than Xie Xiaoxiao and Qin Ning, who were both quite tall. He looked to be around 27 or 28 years old, with a relaxed, pampered air and a faint, scrutinizing smile on his face.

do not know.

Xie Xiaoxiao quickly scanned her mind, confirming that she had never seen this face before. Could it be a fan who had watched her livestream or walked the runway?
Out of basic politeness, she suppressed her irritation, forced a distant and polite smile, and nodded slightly.
"Hello."

The voice was flat and emotionless.

However, the appraiser next to her, who had been calm and collected just moments before, ready to reap the benefits, changed his expression instantly upon seeing who it was!

It was a mixture of surprise, awe, and a rapidly shifting fawning!

He practically sprang out from behind the counter, quickly approaching, bowing deeply, his voice utterly respectful:

"Hello, Mr. Zhao! What brings you here in person?"

The young man, referred to as "General Manager Zhao," simply nodded to the appraiser, but his gaze remained fixed on Xie Xiaoxiao, revealing undisguised interest.

He gestured with his chin toward the counter, his tone casual, as if he were chatting.

"Miss Xie, you've come here to...?"

The appraiser quickly lowered his voice and bowed as he reported:

"Mr. Zhao, this beautiful lady... is here to sell that watch..."

He concealed the fact that he had tried to lower the price, and only stated the result.

"Selling a watch?"

The young man's gaze finally shifted from Xie Xiaoxiao to the "Galaxy Magnolia" on the counter, its magnificence and exquisite craftsmanship undeniable even under the cool lighting. His brow twitched almost imperceptibly.

"Can't agree on a price?"

"Uh...yes...I...I offered 1.5 million, but this beautiful lady...thinks the price is too low..."

Upon hearing this, the young man stepped forward and glanced at the watch up close, as if confirming something.

He then let out a soft chuckle, laced with undisguised mockery, his gaze piercing precisely at the appraiser:

"Ha...you old rascal! This Vacheron Constantin Masterpiece Magnolia della Signoria..."

He pointed casually with his finger:
"You gave them 1.5 million?"

He shook his head, his tone filled with undisguised contempt:

"That's going too far...it really is going too far."

Xie Xiaoxiao's heart stirred slightly.

This person... is actually speaking up for me?

Although his condescending, judgmental attitude made her very uncomfortable, at least it sounded like he was criticizing the pawnshop's price-cutting practices.

Perhaps... a passerby with a sense of justice? Or... a collector who recognizes the true value of this watch?
However, upon further reflection, the little flame that had just begun to ignite in her heart was extinguished again.

what's the point?
If the buyer refuses to make an offer, no matter how reasonable the outsider's arguments are, they are nothing but air.

However, what happened next was completely beyond Xie Xiaoxiao's expectations!

The appraiser who had been publicly reprimanded showed no anger or attempt to defend himself. Instead, he bowed even lower, his face filled with a fawning and inquiring expression, and respectfully asked:
"Mr. Zhao... then... what are your instructions?"

That posture was exactly like a subordinate waiting for orders from a superior!
instruct?

The two suddenly looked at each other!
Could it be... that this young man who looks like a playboy... is actually the leader of this pawn shop... or rather, the Tianyue Group?
Before they could process the information, Mr. Zhao had already turned around and fixed his gaze on Xie Xiaoxiao again.

That playful, hunting-like smile reappeared on his face.

He leaned forward slightly, and in a tone as casual as if discussing the weather, yet with undeniable authority, he presented a startling condition:

"Xie Xiaoxiao...have dinner with me tonight..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Xie Xiaoxiao's suddenly cold face, a smirk playing on his lips:
"This watch..."

He pointed casually at the counter:
"Buy it for 2.6 million."

Wow, he raised the price by 110 million with just one sentence. This young man has quite the nerve.

Xie Xiaoxiao's face turned completely gloomy the moment he finished speaking!

Want to have dinner with you?

A raise of 110 million?
Who do you take me for?! Do you think I'm some kind of social butterfly whose worth can be measured in money?!

"Excuse me, I don't eat with strangers."

The young man, Zhao Lei, raised an eyebrow, seemingly unsurprised by her rejection, and even finding it more amusing.

He shrugged, his tone carrying a deliberate, nauseating intimacy:

"Unfamiliar? Not really, right?"

His gaze was scrutinizing, as if he were admiring an interesting object:

"I watch your live streams all the time..."

He paused, then continued:

"Oh, by the way, that game you endorse... I play it too, and I've spent a little money on it."

Games? Top up your account? Xie Xiaoxiao felt another blow to her heart, her mood worsening even more: "Like I said, sorry, I don't eat with people I don't know well."

Zhao Lei's amused smile deepened, even tinged with a hint of regret.

He clicked his tongue twice and sighed in a tone that sounded almost condescending:
"One million one hundred thousand... You really don't like it?"

His eyes were full of the implication that "you don't know what's good for you."

Qin Ning, who had been observing coldly, could no longer contain herself.

She scoffed, her voice crisp and sarcastic:
"Ah!"

She crossed her arms and looked Zhao Lei up and down, her eyes filled with undisguised suspicion and contempt.

"You're making this sound like the truth! Who do you think you are?"

She pointed at the obsequious appraiser beside her: "You say you'd give him 2.6 million, and he really dares to accept it at that price? Anyone can brag."

Even if it were a leader, no one would dare to offer an extra 110 million, right?
"Hahahaha—!!!"

Zhao Lei seemed to have heard an extremely funny joke, and suddenly burst into unrestrained laughter!

The laughter echoed in the empty pawnshop hall, sounding particularly jarring and arrogant.

After laughing, he abruptly stopped, slightly raised his chin, and revealed an arrogant look of disdain for everything.

"Of course!"

His tone was resolute, carrying an unquestionable domineering air:

"If I say yes, then absolutely yes!"

The appraiser standing nearby quickly stepped forward, lowered his voice, and, in an almost fawning yet authoritative tone, rapidly "explained" the process to Xie Xiaoxiao and Qin Ning:
"Two beautiful ladies! This is Mr. Zhao, the young master of our Tianyue Group!"

He seemed afraid they wouldn't believe him, so he emphasized it again:
"What General Manager Zhao says is law at Tianyue! He said he'll accept it for 2.6 million, absolutely no problem!"

what?
The young master of the group? Isn't that the young master of the Zhao family, the richest family in Qinzhou?
And considering what he just said—

"I also play that game you endorse, and I've spent a little money on it..."

His identity is now as clear as the sun breaking through the clouds!
The person who provoked Chen Xiao online, threatening to spend 1000 million yuan, forcing Xie Xiaoxiao to painfully sell her Vacheron Constantin collection—

Zhao Lei!

This is the arrogant rich second-generation heir in front of me who demanded she have dinner with him for 260 million!
Xie Xiaoxiao couldn't help but blurt out, "No way, you're that lunatic?"

Yes, in her eyes, Zhao Lei was a lunatic. Why would she sell the watch if it weren't for him?

Neuropathy?
The air froze instantly.

The appraiser's fawning smile froze on his lips.

Qin Ning forgot to put her hand down from her mouth.

For the first time, a crack appeared on Zhao Lei's arrogant and confident smile.

The entire pawnshop hall fell into a deathly silence.

Realizing she had been somewhat rude, Xie Xiaoxiao quickly explained, "I'm sorry—"

Hearing that she was about to apologize, Zhao Lei's expression softened slightly. After all, in front of a beautiful woman, a man is always willing to maintain a certain level of courtesy.

However, Xie Xiaoxiao's next sentence completely broke down his composure, which he had been trying so hard to maintain!
"Excuse me, I couldn't help but blurt out what was on my mind?"

boom!!!
The string of "reason" or "manners" in Zhao Lei's mind snapped completely, cleanly, and decisively at this moment with this "apology"!

This is hardly an apology.

This is clearly like this: stabbing someone in, pulling the knife out, watching the wound bleed, and then saying innocently, "Oops, sorry, did I stab you too hard?"

This is absolutely devastating! It's like rubbing salt into a wound! Adding fuel to the fire! And then stomping on it a few more times!!!
A surge of hot blood rushed to his head, and his once handsome face instantly twisted and turned red with extreme anger, with veins bulging on his forehead and neck!
His pupils constricted as he stared intently at Xie Xiaoxiao, as if he wanted to torture her with his gaze!

"you--!!!"

"Do you know that this is the first time in my entire life that someone has dared to talk to me like that?"

Xie Xiaoxiao really didn't mean to humiliate him; she just spoke too fast in her haste.
She originally didn't plan to sell the watch for 150 million yuan. Now that Zhao Lei, the culprit who caused her to sell the watch, has reappeared, she's even less willing to sell.

He put away the Vacheron Constantin on the counter and said to Qin Ning beside him, "Let's go, we're not selling it here. If it really doesn't work out, we'll auction it off!"

Qin Ning's words reminded her that she could borrow some money first, and with her earning power, she could pay it back quickly.

If the repayment pressure is too great, they can just auction off this watch. Qin Ning and the others can wait this period of time.

Selling it to a pawnshop would be such a bad deal!
And this advantage was taken by Zhao Lei's family, the very family that caused her to be so "tragic," which made her even more unwilling!
Seeing them about to leave, Zhao Lei's expression grew even colder.

"What? You dare humiliate me? Do you think you can leave without doing something?"

Xie Xiaoxiao didn't even bother to look at him, thinking to herself, "I wasn't wrong just now, this guy is a lunatic! What kind of society is this now, still playing these kinds of tricks? He's been watching too many gangster movies."

"Qin Ning, let's go—"

Qin Ning glanced at Zhao Lei and saw that he had a sneer on his face, but he didn't stop the two of them. He thought to himself, "This guy is just bragging!"

But as the two walked out of the pawnshop, they suddenly heard Zhao Lei say in a sinister tone behind them, "Xie Xiaoxiao, have a couple of drinks with me tonight, and we'll call it even!"

Xie Xiaoxiao was furious. This man was shameless. She wasn't stupid; did he do it just for a couple of drinks?

"Are you crazy? Who's going to drink with you?"

After saying that, he walked towards the Mercedes-Benz GLS parked by the roadside.
Stop her.

Hearing Zhao Lei's shout from behind, they were startled to realize that their sides and front had been completely blocked by two towering shadows!
Two burly men, each over 190cm tall and dressed in black tight-fitting training suits, stood like two silent mountains between them and the Mercedes-Benz!

The bulging muscles stretched the clothes so much that the oppressive feeling was like a solid wall looming over you!

bodyguard!

Xie Xiaoxiao's heart sank!
I've seen this kind of spectacle many times when I was working alongside Chen Xiao!
No wonder this guy seemed so sure she couldn't escape; he had been lying in wait!
However, amidst this brief moment of shock and pressure, a strange sense of calm rose from the depths of my heart.

Who are you trying to scare?!
We have experts, masters, and super masters on our side!
Xie Xiaoxiao's gaze instantly fell on the two short-haired women who had been silently following them a few steps behind like shadows!

Although they had never seen these two female bodyguards actually fight, being selected for Chen Xiao's personal security team was the best proof of their strength and status! They were definitely at the very top of the bodyguard pyramid!

Xie Xiaoxiao didn't even need to speak or give any instructions—

Just as Zhao Lei's words "Stop her" were still reverberating in the air!

One of the female bodyguards, codenamed "Xiao Wu," stepped forward without warning, like an arrow released from a bow!
Her movements were as fast as a ghost, yet they possessed a cold precision!

She walked straight up to the two male bodyguards who stood like mountains blocking her way, less than two meters apart.

Standing at just over 170cm tall, Xiao Wu looked like a nimble little deer facing two massive rhinoceroses when he stood in front of two giants who were nearly two meters tall!
Xiao Wu's voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear, carrying an undeniable penetrating power:

"Get out of the way—!"

"Pfft—! Hahaha!!!"

After a brief silence, Zhao Lei and his two bodyguards burst into mocking and unrestrained laughter almost simultaneously!
Zhao Lei laughed so hard he almost fell over, tears welling up in his eyes, pointing at Xiao Wu's thin figure:
"Hahaha! Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot! Like an egg hitting a rock! Little sister, your courage is commendable! It's a pity your brain isn't very sharp, is it?"

He pointed triumphantly to the bodyguard on his left with the square face and fierce eyes:

"This guy is a three-time Qin Province Sanda champion! He's even won a place in the national competition!"

He then pointed to the burly man on the right, whose neck was almost as thick as his head and whose temples bulged high:
"This guy is a professional security guard! He's qualified to protect high-ranking officials at the governor level or above!" (End of Chapter)