From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

A few minutes later, the sports car came to a smooth stop in front of the 15-yuan self-service fast food restaurant at the street corner.

It was well past lunchtime, but the restaurant was still full of migrant workers, brimming with the lively atmosphere of everyday life.

When Su Qing saw the storefront clearly, her eyes widened instantly, her expression becoming extremely exaggerated:

"Don't tell me you're planning to treat me to dinner here?"

"I told you long ago, I dare to treat you, but you might not dare to eat." I leaned against the car door, my smile nonchalant.

Su Qing immediately glared at me, both angry and speechless, and started complaining:

"Are you kidding me?! The worst thing I've ever eaten in my life is an iced Americano. You want me to eat at this greasy, messy fast food restaurant? You're kidding me!"

I shrugged and spread my hands, telling the truth: "It's up to you. At the moment, this is the only place I can afford."

Su Qing stared at the dirty and messy storefront, then looked at her own outfit of affordable luxury designer clothes.

After hesitating for a few seconds, she actually said, "I'll eat it then, what's the big deal? I'm not that delicate."

I was taken aback; I never expected that she, who was used to a life of luxury, would actually be willing to eat at a place like this.

Su Qing stepped out of the car, dressed in an exquisite designer outfit, with meticulous makeup, exuding an aura of wealth and power.

This is completely out of place in this fast food restaurant, which is full of smoke and grease and is dedicated to feeding migrant workers.

As soon as she entered the store, countless eyes were immediately drawn to her.

Among those gazes were curiosity, scrutiny, and surprise.

Su Qing was clearly not used to this place and looked quite uncomfortable.

I walked up to her and said in a low voice, "If you're really feeling unwell, just leave. I was just kidding. To be honest, I'm short on cash right now and can't afford to treat you to a fancy restaurant."

Su Qing raised her chin slightly and gave a haughty snort: "Since we're already here, we might as well go to the countryside and experience life at the bottom of society."

I shook my head helplessly and stopped trying to persuade her.

When we got to the table, I served her the meat and vegetable dishes and then found a quiet corner seat to sit down away from everyone's gaze.

After sitting down, Su Qing looked at the food on the disposable plate, her brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a fly, her face full of resistance.

"Can't bring yourself to eat it? I already told you not to eat it. You're just wasting my fifteen yuan."

Su Qing glared at me, full of complaints: "What kind of dishes are these? They look so oily, I suspect they're not hygienic."

"Eat it or give it to me, don't waste food."

Su Qing held the disposable chopsticks, hesitating for a long time before daring to pick them up.

All eyes were on her. In a fit of pique, she picked up a piece of green vegetable and chewed it slowly.

In an instant, her features contorted, her expression turning extremely ugly, her face full of resistance.

I sighed softly, "Is it really that bad?"

"It's not just bad, it's bland and tasteless, and there's an indescribable oily and smoky smell." Su Qing put down her chopsticks, looking disgusted.

"Then don't eat it."

"I'll try something else." Su Qing refused to give up and picked up another bite of side dish.

I sat across from her and watched her quietly. Her exquisite makeup, designer clothes, and aloof, wealthy air contrasted sharply with the dusty workers and the simple little shop around her.

She was like a fairy who had fallen to earth, so out of place with her surroundings.

Many people were watching her, perhaps out of curiosity, or perhaps because of her beauty.

Su Qing was already used to being the center of attention and didn't care about the stares, but the fast food in front of her made her lose her appetite.

To my surprise, she forced herself to eat half of the meal.

Finally, unable to hold on any longer, he pushed the plate away.

"I'm not eating anymore, I can't swallow a single bite, the taste is too weird."

I said calmly, "This is the taste of everyday life that working-class people use to make a living. It's normal that you're not used to it."

I didn't try to persuade her further. The class divide was right in front of her, and she didn't need to experience the hardships of the lower class.

Stepping out of the fast food restaurant, a gentle afternoon breeze caressed my face. I looked at Su Qing with a solemn expression and said to her:

"Once I've established myself and started earning money, I'll definitely treat you to the best restaurants. But for now, that's all I can afford."

Su Qing glanced casually at the road and retorted, "What if you live a mediocre life and never make a lot of money?"

Without hesitation, I replied, "Impossible. I will never be stuck at the bottom of society forever, letting others control me."

"You're really confident," she shrugged. "Fine, then I'll wait for you to treat me to something nice. I won't make things difficult for you today."

"Thank you so much for today, I didn't expect you to actually come." I thanked you sincerely.

"I was just wandering around aimlessly because I was bored, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered to help you," Su Qing retorted stubbornly.

I nodded knowingly, "Understood, I won't take up your time, you can go ahead and do your work."

But then, as if suddenly remembering something, she called out to me again:

"Since I've already helped you with this, you should do me a favor too."

Without hesitation, I nodded and said, "Go ahead."

She tossed her head at me: "Get in the car."

I didn't ask any more questions and immediately got into the car.

Before I could even fasten my seatbelt, Su Qing floored the accelerator.

That brat is always so impulsive, driving like a race car.

The intense push-back sensation instantly propelled me forward, almost causing me to crash into the windshield.

Still shaken, I immediately complained, "Can't you drive properly? Why were you driving so recklessly!"

Su Qing glanced at me indifferently, showing no remorse: "It was your own fault for being slow and not sitting properly, why blame me for driving recklessly?"

I opened my mouth, but swallowed the words back down.

Forget it, arguing with this capricious young lady is just asking for trouble.

The carriage fell silent for a moment, with only the deep rumble of the engine.

I said no more and quietly leaned back in my seat, watching the street scene rushing past the window.

Su Qing didn't say anything more, and the atmosphere in the carriage was subtly quiet.

The sports car sped along and, more than half an hour later, entered the underground parking garage of a high-end shopping mall in the city center.

After parking the car, Su Qing unbuckled her seatbelt and said to me, "We're here, get out."

I looked at the spacious, luxurious underground parking garage, my face full of confusion: "Coming to the mall? To go shopping with you? Are you really treating me like your official boyfriend, ordering me around?"

Despite my complaints, I obediently opened the car door and followed her out.

Su Qing walked straight towards the elevator, gesturing for me to follow.

I followed her closely and took the elevator directly to the fifth floor.

As the elevator doors opened, a soothing and elegant aroma of coffee wafted out.

This is not your average chain coffee shop; the decor is upscale and the environment is quiet and elegant.

In the center of the hall, a person sits and plays the piano, the melody is soft and soothing, creating a top-notch atmosphere.

I was filled with doubt. Did she bring me here specifically for coffee?

Before I could think much about it, Su Qing led me through the hall and straight to a private booth by the window.

Inside the private booth sat a slender and elegant figure.

Upon seeing the person's face, a slight stirring occurred to me.