C25 Please Accept the Vip Card

"I'm sorry for the mix-up."

Lin Dong reached out and closed the message.

He opened WeChat and swiftly transferred 2,000 yuan to the Kitchen Manager.

With his substantial wealth, the transaction barely made a dent in his account.

Meanwhile, the Kitchen Manager's back was soaked with sweat.

He was now utterly convinced that Lin Dong was a super-wealthy individual!

Driving around in a Pagani Huayra worth tens of millions, casually displaying transaction notifications starting in the hundreds of millions—this was the lifestyle of the truly affluent.

After the payment was settled, the Kitchen Manager, with great formality, retrieved a gold-embossed card from his inner pocket and presented it to Lin Dong, saying, "Lin Dong, this is our kitchen's VVIP card. It offers unlimited overdraft privileges. I insist you accept it!"

He had prepared the VVIP card in advance, aiming to forge a connection in case Lin Dong declined his free offer.

Such VVIP cards were rare and highly valued within the Jiangyang University campus.

Only top figures like Principal Zhang Hongwen, Director of Education Wang Shenglee, or students known for their wealth were granted such cards.

It was all about networking.

Students like Wang Chengxin didn't stand a chance.

The fact that Kitchen Manager was offering one to Lin Dong spoke volumes of his esteem for him.

Yet, he was extremely cautious in presenting the card.

To an average student, this membership card signified honor and pride, but for a tycoon like Lin Dong, it was trivial.

Someone who could effortlessly receive a billion in their account and drive a multimillion-dollar sports car wouldn't value a local membership card.

Offering the card was simply a way to curry favor and close the gap.

Frankly, Lin Dong accepting the card was more a courtesy to the Kitchen Manager than anything else—a way to save face for the manager.

The Kitchen Manager was worried Lin Dong might decline.

He placed it on Lin Dong's desk, saying, "I won't take up more of your time. Please, visit us whenever you're free."

With that, he turned and left.

Lin Dong, with his billion-dollar background, knew better than to overstay his welcome. It was best to make a swift exit.

Watching him walk away, Lin Dong reached out, intending to call him back, but it was too late.

The Kitchen Manager had already vanished through the classroom door.

Lin Dong chuckled as he eyed the VVIP membership card for the kitchen on the table.

That was the power of money.

If he were still just a poor student, the Kitchen Manager would have likely taken the matter of unpaid bills to the school by now.

But here he was, bending over backward to please, not even charging for a redo of the meal, and even handing out a membership card. The contrast was stark!

"Wow! A VVIP membership card for the kitchen!"

Ma Chenchen exclaimed in surprise.

She had just spotted some delicious food and made a beeline for it, snagging a serving of sweet and sour pork ribs from Liu Wenming, intending to share with Lin Dong.

Upon her arrival, she noticed the membership card on the table.

Ma Chenchen's family was better off than Lin Dong's, and she occasionally treated herself at the small kitchen, so she recognized the card and knew how valuable it was.

Holding the box of sweet and sour pork ribs, she picked up the membership card with her finger and asked, "Lin Dong, how did you get this card?"

"The Kitchen Manager dropped it earlier. If you like it, take it and have fun."

Lin Dong replied nonchalantly.

"Really? Then I won't hold back, haha! I'm going to brag about it on my WeChat Moments later, make everyone jealous!"

Ma Chenchen casually pocketed the membership card.

Her bubbly personality meant she didn't sweat the small stuff and took Lin Dong's casual words at face value.

Then she asked, "Hey Lin Dong, how did you manage this? The Kitchen Manager personally delivering food? That's a first for me!"

Lin Dong pinched a rib from Ma Chenchen's lunchbox and said while chewing, "Maybe he made a good profit on this meal. I did order every dish on the menu."

"That makes sense! But when did you get so rich? Usually, you're just eating pickled veggies and steamed buns!"

Ma Chenchen blinked curiously.

She was such a curious little thing!

Annoyed, Lin Dong retorted, "I'm so happy after breaking up, can't I indulge in a little revenge spending? Mind your own business!"