C13 You Have to Restrain Yourself If You Want to Show off Your Wealth

Lin Dong spoke with a soft voice that carried no hint of arrogance, yet it held an undeniable authority.

The waitress instinctively nodded, turned, and left the private room. It was only after she stepped out that she came to an abrupt halt. She had just taken an order for every dish in the small kitchen, totaling nearly seven or eight hundred yuan—a sum well beyond the typical spending of a student.

She had meant to further persuade Lin Dong, so why had she so obediently walked out to place the order? It was peculiar, as if Lin Dong's words were an imperial decree, an unprecedented occurrence. The waitress was tempted to go back, but then she considered that perhaps Lin Dong was truly wealthy. After all, some rich second-generation kids had tens of thousands in pocket money each month. Torn, she ultimately decided to go ahead and place the order.

Lin Dong and his friends were seated in the private room. The waitress had just brought in a pot of tea, and Lin Dong led the way in tearing open the utensils and pouring the tea. He beckoned Liu Wenming, Tian Chao, and Zhou Hengyu to follow suit. Each of them began to arrange their plates.

Tian Chao looked at Lin Dong and remarked, "Lin Dong, you really didn't need to go to such lengths. The four of us can't possibly eat that much."

Liu Wenming, unwrapping his utensils, chuckled and said, "Lin Dong isn't one to act on impulse. I bet Lin Dong has come into a good amount of money! How much did you win?"

Zhou Hengyu chimed in, "You didn't actually hit the jackpot, did you, Lin Dong?"

Lin Dong poured himself a cup of tea, smiling. "Win the lottery? No, I've inherited assets worth 30 billion."

At his words, his friends were momentarily stunned. Liu Wenming and Tian Chao exchanged glances, as did Tian Chao and Zhou Hengyu, and then Zhou Hengyu and Liu Wenming. After a round of silent communication, a shared thought was evident in their eyes: Could Lin Dong be delusional?

Their skepticism was understandable. Lin Dong had the same humble beginnings as they did, having emerged from a small village and worked hard to gain admission to Jiangyang University. They all came from modest backgrounds.

Even though Lin Dong had worked odd jobs to earn money in his pursuit of Zhang Xiaofeng, he never flaunted the lifestyle one might expect from a 30-billion heir.

Then, out of the blue, rumors spread that he had inherited 30 billion, a claim that surfaced only after Zhang Xiaofeng had broken up with him.

Everyone was convinced that Lin Dong was acting out!

They dismissed the inheritance story as a post-breakup fabrication. Who in their right mind would order an entire menu's worth of dishes for no reason?

It was clear he was retaliating through excessive spending!

Liu Wenming slammed his hand on the table and stood up, declaring loudly, "I'll go tell the kitchen to stop. Just serve up a couple of cold dishes and the spicy stir-fried meat!"

Tian Chao and Zhou Hengyu nodded in agreement, urging, "Yeah, yeah, hurry!"

If they acted now, they could likely minimize their losses. Otherwise, they'd be stuck with a hefty bill for a full spread they couldn't afford!

As Liu Wenming turned to leave, Lin Dong held him back.

"Sit down," Lin Dong insisted. "I was just kidding. The truth is, I won 20,000 yuan in the lottery, so let's all enjoy this meal without worry!"

Liu Wenming breathed a sigh of relief.

His eyes lit up with excitement as he gazed at Lin Dong, exclaiming, "Bro, for real? Twenty thousand? That's a serious chunk of change!"

Tian Chao and Zhou Hengyu looked on with a mix of envy and longing.

"Lin Dong, you've got us on an emotional roller coaster! Don't do that to us again!"

"Lin, you're on a lucky streak. Take us lottery shopping next time; who knows, we might hit the jackpot too! Haha!"

The tension in the air eased.

Lin Dong forced a smile, watching his friends chatter away, while inwardly he sighed.

He had been honest earlier; he really had inherited 30 billion!

But no one believed him. Now, with a simple lie about winning 20,000 yuan in the lottery, his friends were all in. It's funny how people's minds work; they're quick to accept what seems plausible and dismiss anything that sounds too good to be true.

Lin Dong suddenly realized that sometimes, even when you want to show off your wealth, it's important to hold back a bit. It can truly be off-putting.