C42 Wang Chengxin Had Arrived and Threatened to Expose Lin Dong's Little Tricks
"I don't drink," Lin Dong firmly declined Yan Zhuang's friendly gesture.
"Alright, big brother, you just sit tight. If you need anything, just holler. It's all about making friends, right? Ha!" Yan Zhuang quickly agreed with a nod.
After that, he ushered the group of young men that followed him away from Lin Dong. Once they were at a safe distance, Yan Zhuang let out a massive sigh of relief. Clutching his chest, he muttered, "That was a close one. I nearly made a huge mistake."
"What mistake, Brother Yan? Weren't you planning to teach that guy a lesson for stealing someone's girlfriend?" one of the young men asked.
"Yeah, you chickened out as soon as you got close, leaving us all stunned!" another chimed in.
"Does he have something on you?" a third speculated.
The conversation continued among the young men trailing behind Yan Zhuang.
"Enough already! What leverage? Didn't you notice the Pagani Huayra car key on his table?" Yan Zhuang, while speaking, gestured with his thumb towards Lin Dong's table.
A Pagani Huayra sports car is well-known to any young person with even a slight interest in cars—it's a vehicle worth millions! They were all taken aback to discover that Lin Dong owned such an expensive and luxurious sports car. Their eyes bulged with astonishment. Lin Dong, who looked like any other ordinary student, was actually incredibly wealthy—a fact that none of them could have guessed.
It was a stroke of luck that Yan Zhuang had spotted the car keys. Otherwise, if a fight had broken out, the consequences could have been dire. Now everyone understood why Yan Zhuang had been so relieved.
In the end, Yan Zhuang warned them, "Now that you know, make sure none of you crosses him." They all nodded vigorously in agreement. At this point, only a fool would dare to provoke Lin Dong.
"Yan Zhuang, there you guys are! I lost sight of you just going to the restroom. Come on, let's go have a drink!" A young man approached them, beer bottle in hand. A faint red mark was visible on one side of his face; from a distance, it appeared as if he'd had too much to drink, but upon closer inspection, it resembled the imprint of a slap.
Had Lin Dong been present, he would have recognized the young man as Wang Chengxin, whom he had slapped earlier in the small kitchen. Wang Chengxin, a wealthy second-generation youth, was well-acquainted with Yan Zhuang.
He had been invited to the gathering.
Yan Zhuang spoke with a hint of irritation, "Ugh, don't even bring it up! I nearly rubbed a VIP the wrong way just a moment ago!"
"What VIP? The most important person here is your cousin, right?"
Wang Chengxin slung an arm around Yan Zhuang's shoulder, chuckling.
Yan Zhuang quickly gestured for him to stop.
"Don't say that. I got into a tiff with some guy and was about to have my crew straighten him out. He looked so unassuming, but when I got a closer look—"
"What happened?"
"You won't believe it! He was holding the key to a Pagani Huayran!"
"That's a car worth millions! I nearly wet myself right there and then!" Yan Zhuang recounted with animated passion.
Wang Chengxin was taken aback.
His smile faded as he said, "Who is it? Point them out to me; I'd like to meet such a VIP myself!"
Yan Zhuang pointed straight at Lin Dong: "That's the guy!"
Wang Chengxin glanced over and indeed spotted a young man sitting not too far off, with a Pagani Huayran key on his table!
He looked closer at the young man and upon recognizing his face, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Shit!"
Yan Zhuang asked, "What's wrong, you know him?"
Wang Chengxin nodded emphatically, his words edged with frustration, "More than know him, he's unforgettable!"
Indeed, it was a case of enemies being extra hostile upon encountering each other!
Yan Zhuang, unaware of the bad blood between Wang Chengxin and Lin Dong, expressed his surprise, "You actually know the big shot with a Pagani Huayran? Impressive, introduce me, will you?"
"Yeah, introduce us too!"
Several young men chimed in.
Everyone was eager to meet a VIP. Lin Dong, a young man with a Pagani Huayran, could be a valuable connection for a bright future!
Wang Chengxin said through clenched teeth, "Big shot, my foot! He's just a regular student. That key is actually a toy that the Kitchen Manager snagged for 9.9 RMB on Pinduoduo. He probably swiped it during dinner, and now he's here playing the big shot!"
What?
Yan Zhuang and the others were utterly astonished.
"Wang Chengxin, are you absolutely certain you're not mistaken?"
Yan Zhuang was worried about making an error and offending someone.
Wang Chengxin confidently replied, "There's no mistake. That day, both he and I were dining in the kitchen. When I settled the bill, I noticed this key. I even asked the Kitchen Manager about it, and he personally confirmed that he bought it on Pinduoduo!"
"Damn! Seriously? I thought he was putting on such a big show, making us think he was something special!"
Yan Zhuang was beside himself with frustration!
He had been intimidated by a mere toy that cost nine yuan and ninety cents, going so far as to grovel before Lin Dong and call him 'big brother'!
What a huge loss he had taken!
It was a major blow to his pride!
At that moment, Wang Chengxin gripped his beer bottle tightly, his eyes challenging, and declared loudly, "Come on, brothers! Watch me reveal his petty scheme and avenge our honor!"
