C204 Ma Chenchen Joined the Party and Brought the Girls to Haorui
"Why not give Ma Chenchen a call?" Liu Wenming suggested, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Suen Haoyang's idea was to get Lin Dong involved and have a bit of fun in the process. But Liu Wenming saw it as an opportunity and gave it some serious thought, quickly landing on Ma Chenchen's name.
Ma Chenchen was on good terms with Lin Dong and knew his friends well. More importantly, she could bring along other girls! The last time Liu Wenming and his friends met the girls Ma Chenchen brought, everyone had a great time chatting.
This time, they might just manage to impress the ladies enough to start a relationship! Besides, an outing to a classy place like Haorui KTV wasn't an everyday occurrence. It would be foolish to pass up such a perfect chance to show off.
After Liu Wenming finished speaking, Zhou Hengyu nodded in agreement, "Exactly! Remember the girls from Ma Chenchen's dorm who came over last time? Liu, get in touch with them!"
"Definitely!" Liu Wenming pulled out his phone and dialed Ma Chenchen's number.
Lin Dong, overhearing the conversation, interjected, "Hey Liu, let's not overdo it. It's just a casual hangout, and Ma Chenchen might not even be up for it. Maybe don't call her."
Liu Wenming dismissed his concerns with a wave of his hand, "How will we know if we don't try? Quiet now, she's answering the WeChat call."
"What's going on, Liu Wenming?" Ma Chenchen's voice came through the phone.
Liu Wenming quickly put on a cheerful tone, "Hey Miss Ma, fancy coming out to play tonight? Are you free?"
"You? Hahaha, don't make me laugh. I've got a face mask to do. You guys go ahead without me."
Ma Chenchen's voice was calm, her refusal clear.
Liu Wenming's face fell at her response. He glanced at Lin Dong and persisted, "Come on, Miss Ma, you're really not giving me any face here. I'm asking on behalf of Lin Dong this time. If you don't show, it's your loss!"
Lin Dong just clicked his tongue in annoyance. Liu Wenming was really dragging him into this!
Just as Lin Dong was about to step in, Ma Chenchen's voice suddenly perked up, "Lin Dong's there too? Oh, wait a sec, let me touch up my makeup. Where are you guys? I'll come find you soon!"
"Hehe! You sure perk up when Lin Dong's name comes up. Looks like Lin has quite the influence," Liu Wenming said with a chuckle.
"Cut the chit-chat and get a move on!" Ma Chenchen demanded impatiently.
Liu Wenming knew he couldn't stall any longer, so he replied, "Meet us at the entrance of the off-campus hospital. Bring the girls from your dorm, and let's head to Haorui KTV for a good time."
"Haorui? Isn't that a fancy place? Are you footing the bill, or is Lin Dong?" Ma Chenchen's voice conveyed her surprise.
"My friend's treating. Quit stalling; everyone's waiting. Hurry up," Liu Wenming coaxed, trying to speed things along.
Ma Chenchen agreed and hung up.
Waving his phone, Liu Wenming remarked, "Lin's name sure carries weight. Ma Chenchen agreed in an instant."
"Knock it off. Next time you want to invite someone, do it yourself without dragging me into it!" Lin Dong grumbled.
If it weren't for Tian Meihui holding onto his arm, he would have clamped a hand over Liu Wenming's mouth himself! The guy was too much, acting as if he had authority he didn't possess.
"Alright, alright, I'll stop. Just this once, okay?" Liu Wenming said, offering a sheepish apology to Lin Dong.
He knew his tactics were underhanded, but without dropping Lin Dong's name, Ma Chenchen simply wouldn't pay him any attention. What could he do when Lin Dong had such charm?
Lin Dong, watching Liu Wenming's unabashed behavior, was at a loss for words and resigned himself to the situation.
At that moment, Suen Haoyang had called for a car.
A Buick GL8 pulled up, its new design sleek and sophisticated.
Liu Wenming couldn't help but admire it. "Brother Yang, nice ride! It's really sharp!"
Suen Haoyang gave him a sidelong glance that screamed 'country bumpkin' but maintained a modest tone, "It's not a big deal. Just the top model, around four hundred thousand. My dad usually uses it for clients. Thought I'd let everyone have a taste today."
"Four hundred thousand? That's a hefty sum!"
"Indeed, no wonder it looks so posh."
Liu Wenming and Tian Chao both marveled.
Tian Chao, equally astonished, remarked, "I've heard the second row has an aviation-style seat that's incredibly comfortable. I've never had the chance to sit in one before. I didn't expect I'd get the opportunity to try it out. It looks like the Sun family has quite a bit of money."
He had some knowledge about cars.
When the conversation turned to this, Suen Haoyang lifted his chin proudly and said, "It's just a little money, as long as Meihui is happy, that's what matters!"
While speaking, he steered the conversation towards Tian Meihui, all the while keeping a watchful eye on her.
This car was well-known in the domestic market, a symbol of luxury and business class.
Any ordinary student would be in awe of such a fine vehicle!
But when Suen Haoyang looked at Tian Meihui, he noticed her attention was entirely focused on Lin Dong.
Her gaze was practically glued to him.
She didn't even spare a glance at the luxurious Buick GL8 parked beside them.
Suen Haoyang's prepared show-off tactics were now completely useless.
He turned his attention back to Lin Dong.
But he saw that Lin Dong wasn't even giving his car a second look.
Seeing this, he clenched his teeth in frustration, his chest pounding with anger.
It was one thing for Tian Meihui not to take a proper look at the car; perhaps she was used to seeing more exciting things. But Lin Dong's reaction was particularly telling!
From Lin Dong's friends, it was clear they were from ordinary backgrounds with little exposure to luxury. Birds of a feather flock together, so Lin Dong's family must be average too. Yet, he showed no surprise at the sight of a 400,000 yuan luxury business vehicle, which was quite abnormal!
Suen Haoyang was convinced Lin Dong was putting on an act!
Lin Dong was deliberately showing Tian Meihui his nonchalance towards the 400,000 yuan luxury car.
With this in mind, Suen Haoyang snorted and challenged, "Lin Dong, why don't you take a seat in the car and see what it feels like to sit in a 400,000 yuan vehicle?"
Lin Dong glanced at the Buick GL8 and responded with a casual smile, "No thanks, it's not that impressive."
He wasn't trying to show off; after all, whether it was the Pagani Huayran or the Rolls Royce Cullinan, both were far more expensive and offered a driving experience that was several magnitudes more luxurious than the 400,000 yuan business car beside them.
Suen Haoyang couldn't help but chuckle.
He thought Lin Dong was just showing off!
At that moment, Liu Wenming said, "Young Master Sun, may we try it out?"
Zhou Hengyu and Tian Chao appeared extremely interested.
Though reluctant, Suen Haoyang wanted to impress Tian Meihui, so he graciously offered, "Go ahead, take a seat, feel free!"
The three buddies eagerly climbed into the car.
Caught up in the excitement, they fiddled with the leather seats using both hands and feet, with Tian Chao even bouncing down hard enough to send the car shaking.
Suen Haoyang's mouth twitched slightly as he watched them.
This car was treated with care at his home, especially considering its 400,000 yuan price tag.
He hadn't expected Liu Wenming, Tian Chao, and Zhou Hengyu to be so rough with it. Suen Haoyang felt a pang of distress!
He immediately regretted letting them get in the car.
Just then, a group of elegantly dressed girls approached from a distance.
The girl in the lead had her long hair cascading down her shoulders and was wearing a pale blue dress. She was radiant and charming, resembling a fairy under the streetlights.