C71 I will Give You a Set

Pei Qiusha harbored deep resentment because she had been roughed up by Qin Hu's goons, and Lin Xuan hadn't lifted a finger to help her.

She was convinced that Qin Hu had been duped by Lin Xuan, who, simply because he and Pei Qiuyu received the Nine-star General's blessings at their wedding, was mistakenly seen as a VIP.

In reality, Lin Xuan was nothing but a loser. Once Master Hu got the real scoop on Lin Xuan, he'd be the first one to face the music.

That's why Pei Qiusha scorned Lin Xuan, ready to take this chance to sarcastically belittle them.

Lin Xuan just shook his head; Pei Qiusha was like someone who never learns their lesson.

While most people forget the pain once a wound heals, she had forgotten her own name before even recovering.

Lin Xuan retorted with a sneer, "What are you on about? If you can come here to house-hunt, why would it be odd for us to do the same?"

Pei Qiusha huffed, "My family can afford this place. But you, a total loser? Do you really think you're fit to buy a house here? When others come to view homes, you just tag along for the ride. Really, have you no shame?"

Lin Xuan chuckled, "And how exactly am I shameless?"

"You just are!" Pei Qiusha insisted aggressively. "These apartments, even the high-rises, start at over thirty thousand yuan per square meter. Can you even do the math? Count on your fingers, can your family's meager savings even cover the cost of a bathroom?"

Lin Xuan couldn't help but laugh at her audacity. "Why would I buy just a bathroom? If I'm buying, I'll go for the largest unit."

Pei Qiusha scoffed, "How utterly shameless! The largest units go for over thirty thousand a square meter, and at 120 square meters, that's over three million six hundred thousand yuan. You couldn't afford it even if you sold off every last part of yourself."

Sun Lanping chimed in, "Exactly, Lin Xuan. There's a time and place for tall tales. With all these eyes on you, aren't you the least bit red-faced? I'm cringing on your behalf!"

Lin Xuan faced her with a grin and asked, "Do I really need you to cringe for me?"

He turned to Pei Qiusha and asked, "Who told you I was interested in buying a 120-square-meter high-rise apartment?"

"See?!" Pei Qiusha pointed dramatically at Lin Xuan, her face twisted with scorn. "My mom called it—he's been putting on airs! Now he wants to take back his words. Is that even possible? Tell me, is it?"

Lin Xuan scoffed and shook his head. "Pei Qiusha, when did your eyes fail you? Take a good look at this model. Is the largest home here a high-rise? Has poverty narrowed your perspective so much that you can't see the villa right in front of you?"

"Ugh, please!" Pei Qiusha sneered. "You? Buying a villa? Do you even know how much they cost per square meter? Sixty thousand! That's right, sixty thousand!"

"A single villa costs over a hundred million. You couldn't even pay the down payment, and here you are, strutting around like a peacock. You'll never afford it in your lifetime, you poor sap!"

Pei Qiusha's voice boomed, as if she was determined to pin Lin Xuan and Pei Qiuyu to the pillar of poverty, ensuring they'd never recover.

Lin Xuan just laughed. "Don't underestimate me. I'm actually here to buy the largest villa available."

"Ugh!" Pei Qiuyu mimicked a gag reflex, then pointed at Lin Xuan with contempt. "You, buying the largest villa? Stop kidding around! If you're trying to make us die of laughter, just say so!"

The other prospective buyers overheard Lin Xuan and cast disparaging looks his way. Judging by his attire, he didn't seem wealthy. They labeled him a pretentious loser.

"Give it a rest already. They're calling you a poor loser, and they're not wrong. Just go home and stop making a scene."

"Exactly. Why waste everyone's time? If you could afford a villa, I'd be off to Shanghai buying a mansion!"

"He's just a show-off with no money. It's people like him who are the most contemptible!"

...

Pei Qiuyu's face flushed with embarrassment. She whispered to Lin Xuan, "Lin Xuan! We can't afford it, I know you want to stand up to Shasha, but you've overplayed your hand and there's no easy way out now."

Lin Xuan offered a slight smile. "Honey, why worry about how this will end?"

Pei Qiuyu clutched her stomach, laughing heartily, and pointed at Lin Xuan, "See? Even your wife is telling you to stop boasting. Everyone's seen it. People like him should be thrown out; he's just here to make a mess!"

Someone chimed in, "Exactly, he's just holding us up!"

"He thinks this place is open to just anyone?"

"If you ask me, someone like him shouldn't even be let into the sales office!"

Pei Qiusha yanked the saleswoman over, gesturing toward Lin Xuan, "I know this guy. He's flat broke. He's just here to mess with you. If you don't believe me, check his pockets; they're cleaner than his face."

"Don't let this jerk ruin your sales center. He'll drive away the serious buyers!"

The saleswoman could see that Lin Xuan was plainly dressed, not at all like someone with money.

The clientele here were at least middle-class, all dressed more appropriately than him.

As the saleswoman hesitated, Pei Qiusha pressed, "If you don't get rid of him, the real buyers will leave. He's ruining the mood for all of us!"

The saleswoman, slightly embarrassed, addressed Lin Xuan, "Sir, if you're not here to buy a house, could you please wait in the lounge? We need to attend to other customers."

Her words were diplomatic, yet they still stung.

Pei Qiuyu gave Lin Xuan a gentle tug, "Let's just go and look elsewhere."

"Exactly, this isn't the place for you. Move along," others in the crowd jeered.

Lin Xuan stood his ground, shaking his head with a smile. "Do you know why you'll never afford the villas inside? Because you're all too narrow-minded, never having seen true generosity. You'll never live in a villa in your lives."

Pei Qiusha looked at him with scorn, "Still blowing hot air? Take a good look around; everyone here is wealthier than you. And now you're lecturing us? Scram, you loser! Broke loser!"

Lin Xuan's smile didn't waver. "You really don't learn, do you? You say I can't afford a villa? Well, today I'm going to buy one just to prove you wrong!"

Pei Qiusha burst into laughter as if she'd heard the funniest joke in the world. She pointed at the model lake and taunted, "Oh, if you can actually afford one of these mansions, I'll strip and dive into that lake myself!"

"He can't afford it! Make him jump!"

"Exactly, what a poser. I can't stand these fools!"

The onlookers joined in the mockery, none of them giving Lin Xuan an ounce of respect.

Pei Qiuyu's cheeks flushed with anger, and she turned to Lin Xuan, "Do you really have to confront them? What if you end up humiliated?"

Lin Xuan just smiled reassuringly, "Honey, don't worry. How could I possibly be humiliated?"

As he spoke, Lin Xuan reached for the black gold card in his pocket. With well over 1.9 billion on it, buying a mansion was a drop in the bucket—he could buy the whole district if he wanted to.

"Hey, everyone, come take a look. Let's see how he tries to show off now!" someone in the crowd called out, eager for a spectacle.

Pei Qiusha scoffed coldly, "Lin Xuan, if you can't afford it, imitate a dog's bark and crawl out of here."

Lin Xuan just smiled and replied, "Fine. If I buy a mansion here, you'll have to fulfill your promise and show everyone your 'barrel-like' figure."

At that, Pei Qiusha bristled, "What? Who are you calling a barrel? I'll have you know I'm in great shape!"

Lin Xuan was about to produce the black gold card and slap it onto Pei Qiusha's face, challenging her to strip and jump into the lake, when the sales staff at the entrance suddenly greeted someone with utmost respect, "Director Qin, welcome!"

Everyone's attention shifted as Qin Hu, with his portly figure and a briefcase tucked under his arm, strolled in alongside a neatly dressed gentleman, both sharing a laugh.

"What are you waiting for? Buy it already!"

Pei Qiusha snapped her head back to Lin Xuan, "No one's coming to your rescue today. You've made your bed, now lie in it."

Then, out of the blue, Qin Hu caught sight of Lin Xuan and boomed, "Mr. Lin!"

As he spoke, he dashed over to Lin Xuan and, in full view of the crowd, bowed deeply with utmost respect.

He then inquired earnestly, "Mr. Lin, what brings you here?"

Lin Xuan replied with a smile, "I'm here to purchase a property."

"To buy? Isn't that a slap in the face to Little Tiger?"

With that, Qin Hu gestured grandly and bellowed, "Bring me the keys and the deed to the largest mansion in Area A! I'm presenting it to Mr. Lin!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in attendance was gobsmacked.

The man who appeared to be the boss was treating this down-and-out fellow with such deference and was even offering him a mansion on the spot?

What kind of joke was this?

Pei Qiusha's face contorted with displeasure in an instant.