From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

An Ran asked in confusion, "What? We're still missing one person?"

"Aren't there six of you?"

Xiaoxue immediately reminded him, "Boss, take a closer look at the number of group members."

I looked closer, and there were six!

And there are only six of us, including me.

I was momentarily stunned and instinctively asked, "Weren't there six girls before? Did I remember the number wrong?"

Qiqi explained, "At first, one girl was too timid and regretted it before the broadcast because she was afraid of the consequences. So I removed her from the group chat in advance. Tonight, only the six of us went online to reveal the secrets."

Oh, so that's what happened. I hadn't even noticed that one person was missing from the group chat.

But once I knew they were all safe and sound, I breathed a long sigh of relief.

I immediately said, "Okay, now that you're all alright, I'm relieved. Leave the handling of the public opinion storm, contract termination, and accountability to me. I won't let you take any risks for nothing, and I certainly won't let you be trapped in Xingyao any longer."

As the atmosphere eased, An Ran, with her cheerful and straightforward personality, suddenly spoke up:

"Boss, we've been working all night and haven't had dinner yet. We've successfully completed the task, so how about you treat us to breakfast tomorrow?"

They risked their lives to help me fight back, so I should treat them to a meal as a token of my gratitude.

But where do I get any money right now?

I've used up almost all of the 20,000 yuan my cousin sponsored me these past two days dealing with the mess at the courier station.

With my own savings of just over 500 yuan, my total WeChat balance is only a little over 4,000 yuan.

And can I afford to treat them to a meal at a regular restaurant?

Seeing that I remained silent for a long time without replying, Anran, being very sensible, spoke up to defuse the situation:

"It's okay if it's inconvenient. We were just saying it casually. We won't make things difficult for you."

Now that things have come to this point, if I were to refuse again, it would be petty of me and would also break the hearts of these girls.

I immediately said, "It's okay, you guys take a taxi to my courier station, I'll send the location to the group chat, and it'll be my treat."

After sending the address to the group, I checked my WeChat balance.

Looking at the meager balance of just over four thousand, my heart sank.

The courier station needs money for restocking and delivery operations, and is currently facing a severe cash shortage.

Well, there's always a way out. Things will work themselves out.

The address I sent them was to a street food stall that I often pick up food from. It was clean and hygienic, the food tasted good, and most importantly, the price was not expensive.

I arrived at the place first, ordered the food, and waited for about half an hour.

Two taxis stopped one after the other on the side of the road, and their doors opened one after the other.

Six stylishly dressed girls got out of the car.

Under the night lights, she was tall and slender, with long legs that were particularly eye-catching.

They were beautiful, with fair skin and unique figures.

However, compared to Su Qing's inherent noble aura and stunning beauty, she was still several levels below.

But the visual impact of these outstanding-looking girls with striking figures clustered together at the bustling street food stalls is still stunning.

The diners around them, who were drinking and playing drinking games, all stopped at once.

Dozens of eyes focused on them at once, scrutinizing them directly.

I've been working in society for several years now and have met all sorts of people, but this is the first time I've ever had dinner with six attractive women at the same time.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't flustered; I felt a little uneasy.

After recognizing the six people who had come, I stood awkwardly at the door of the private room, too embarrassed to go up and greet them.

When Qiqi saw me, she greeted me first, saying, "Boss."

As soon as the word fell, the eyes of the other five people instantly turned to me.

The girl next to me, wearing a black halter-neck mini-dress, tilted her head and looked me up and down, her tone questioning as she whispered to Qiqi:

"Qiqi, is this the boss who's helping us fight against the company? He doesn't seem very imposing, not like a rich person at all?"

It's correct that it doesn't look like it.

Apart from the clothes I'm wearing today, which are somewhat valuable, I don't look like a boss at all.

Qiqi didn't agree, but just nodded slightly and walked towards me first.

Now that things had come to this, I could only suppress my embarrassment and raise my hand to the remaining four girls, saying, "Hello."

The girl in the sundress crossed her arms, raised an eyebrow, and surveyed the dirty and messy food stall environment around her, her eyes revealing undisguised disdain.

"Boss, you said you were treating us to dinner, you didn't mean this kind of roadside food stall, did you?"

The contempt in his eyes was almost undisguised.

Although they come from ordinary families and are not rich heiresses, they have been working as live streamers and are used to a sophisticated and respectable environment.

It's hard not to feel a bit repulsed when you come to a place like this.

The other three also frowned, their eyes sweeping over the greasy table, all looking puzzled, and their gazes toward me filled with disappointment.

I nodded with a forced smile and said in a calm tone, "This is the place. Don't be fooled by the simple appearance of the shop; the chef here is very skilled. You'll know once you try it."

The girl in the sundress exaggeratedly pouted and rolled her eyes: "I thought it was a high-end private restaurant, but it turns out to be a roadside stall..."

She sighed silently, then gave a forced, dry laugh: "Fine, if you say so, then let's give it a try."

As soon as he finished speaking, the hot girl next to him frowned and muttered under her breath:

"Are the dishes and chopsticks clean in this place? They must be dirty."

Hearing each word of disdain, I instantly felt a pang of regret.

Ultimately, we're not from the same social circle.

They also came from humble backgrounds, but they coveted respectability, were unrealistic and looked down on the lower classes.

I even booked a private room, but the room wasn't very big, and there was practically no ambiance inside.

The group took their seats, and the six girls looked around the private room.

Some people grimaced and frowned, while others looked impatient and made no attempt to hide it.

Even the introverted Qiqi frowned and looked utterly dejected when she saw the stains on the wall.

At that moment, I also realized that most of these girls were materialistic, vain, and extremely ambitious.

The difference is obvious when compared to the previous trip to the affordable fast food restaurant where Su Qing was taken.

Su Qing would at most make a few casual remarks, but she wouldn't deliberately show such disdain and give her such a disdainful look.

I instantly lost all desire to talk and just wanted to finish the meal quickly and end this dinner party once and for all.

They must have the same thoughts in their hearts.

They are still blinded by the BMW luxury car and the boss's identity, which is why they are willing to sit here.

If they knew my true background, they probably would get up and leave immediately.

Fortunately, I have achieved my goal. The live stream clips have spread across the entire internet, and public opinion has already taken hold.

I no longer need to pretend to be a big shot and waste my energy trying to please them.

Whether they are satisfied or not is none of my business. I promised to treat them, and I have a clear conscience.

After a moment of silence, the girl in the sundress broke the silence first:

"Boss, let's put dinner aside for now. You're asking us to risk a live broadcast tonight to expose this scoop. Will this matter actually be resolved?"

"We have completely broken ties with Xingyao Media. If things fail, you must fully cover for us!"

"Yeah, yeah! You look so powerful, you definitely won't abandon us, right?" The girl next to her immediately chimed in.

I'm speechless. These girls are completely oblivious to their own situation and can't tell who is helping whom save themselves.