C19 It Was so Satisfying to be Rich!!

"You!"

Lee's eyes instantly grew wide with boundless rage burning within them.

Zhang Chen paid her no mind. With a grin, he inquired, "What would you do if I bought it?"

"You're going to buy it?"

Wang Cai struggled to suppress his laughter, but failed. He teased, "If you can actually afford this dress, then today, any piece of clothing in here is yours—I'll buy as many as you want."

He burst into laughter before he could even finish his taunt.

A crowd gathered to witness the unfolding scene. Only Lin Zhiqing's expression darkened, her heart heavy with worry.

Zhang Chen let out a cold laugh. "Fine, let's agree to that."

With that, he pulled out the bank card Su Mang had given him.

"Shop assistant, I'd like to pay with this card."

He casually tossed the card back to the assistant with an easygoing air.

The shop assistant hesitated briefly before taking the card. With a warm smile, she said, "Sir, please give me a moment."

The onlookers' faces were etched with even deeper scorn.

Lee couldn't resist commenting, "You're so naive. Do you believe anything you're told? Haven't you seen those country folks who come here just to show off? And you think you can swipe a card like that?"

He wrapped his arms around himself, smirking derisively.

The countryside!

Always the countryside!

The mention of it ignited a swift blaze of anger in Zhang Chen.

Today, he was determined to show Wang Cai just how formidable a country person could be!

Wang Cai, barely containing his amusement, silently awaited the moment Zhang Chen would embarrass himself.

Disappointment flooded Lin Zhiqing's gaze.

All eyes were fixed on the clerk as they watched her process the card.

Soon after, the clerk's voice, tinged with astonishment, rang out, "Sir, your payment has been successful. The total is 688,000 yuan."

Her words left everyone dumbfounded.

A wave of shock swept through the crowd!

Lee's smug smile stiffened. Wang Cai's eyes bulged in disbelief.

Even Lin Zhiqing wore a look of incredulity, her eyes wide with amazement.

How could this be possible!

Zhang Chen stood his ground, his face beaming with a quiet pleasure that filled his heart.

Having money sure feels great!

The sales associate handed Zhang Chen's bank card back to him with reverence, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. "Sir, please take your bank card," she said.

She had only half-expected the transaction to go through, but to her surprise, it was successful.

With a grin, Zhang Chen instructed, "Bring me one of each of the new clothing items in the store, both men's and women's. Mr. Wang here will foot the bill."

"Right away!" The clerk's smile blossomed as she turned to gather the garments. In no time, she had amassed a sizable collection.

Only then did Wang Cai and Lee snap to attention.

Wang Cai was stunned. How much money was this going to cost him?

Lee, on the other hand, was thrilled at the prospect of a hefty commission.

Biting her lip, she hurried over to Zhang Chen and offered eagerly, "Sir, she's swamped. Let me assist her." She looked at Zhang Chen with hopeful eyes.

Zhang Chen just smiled. Money and influence truly were wonderful.

With a laugh, he dismissed her, "Scram."

Lee was crushed, filled with regret.

Wang Cai's expression darkened as he stood frozen, fists clenched. With Lin Zhiqing watching, he was at a loss for words.

Before long, the clerk approached Zhang Chen again, her voice warm with excitement, "Sir, we've selected the clothes you requested. Is it time for Mr. Wang to pay?"

Wang Cai's eyes swept over the store, his heart sinking as he noticed the significantly depleted racks. His knees nearly buckled beneath him.

Zhang Chen flashed a smug smile and said with a lavish air, "Mr. Wang, it's time to open your wallet."

Wang Cai's mouth twitched uncontrollably.

But with Lin Zhiqing by his side, he had no choice but to grudgingly present his card.

Through gritted teeth and a forced smile, Wang Cai said, "It's no big deal. Consider it a gift for Zhiqing."

Was he still trying to play it cool?

Zhang Chen arched an eyebrow and accepted the card, then commanded, "Keep picking out clothes!"

The sales associate was overjoyed and responded with glee, "Absolutely!"

Wang Cai stood there, momentarily paralyzed.

The crowd around them swelled as more onlookers gathered. Was he running a wholesale operation?

Wang Cai's fists were clenched so tightly that the veins on his neck stood out starkly. But for the sake of his pride, he swallowed his anger and etched the incident into his memory. He vowed to get his revenge.

Before long, a man in a suit, accompanied by a deferential sales associate, approached Zhang Chen. A badge on his chest proudly declared him as the Manager.

He greeted Zhang Chen with a warm smile, "Sir, I've upgraded you to our store's diamond VIP status. Your total purchase today comes to 820,000 yuan!"

"Please take your card."

What he left unsaid was that the card was now completely depleted of funds.

Wang Cai was stunned. He felt the sting of spending far too much money.

With a grin, Zhang Chen asked, "Are there any special perks for a super VIP?"

His question drew puzzled looks from the crowd once more.

"What may I assist you with, sir?" the manager inquired with utmost respect.

Zhang Chen gestured with a pointed finger. "I don't think she's up to par with your store's brand," he said, indicating Lee.

The manager's brow creased, but he responded promptly and assuredly, "Consider it handled."

He then turned to Lee with a cold command, "Go to finance and collect your salary. There's no need for you to come in tomorrow."

Lee staggered backward, her eyes brimming with despair. She had worked tirelessly to become a sales associate at this prestigious brand, and now it was all over.

Zhang Chen, unfazed, continued cheerfully, "This one's quite good, though. Make sure she gets more training."

The nearby sales associate's eyes sparkled with excitement, and the manager nodded in agreement.

Taking the card, Zhang Chen strolled over to Wang Cai and said with a chuckle, "Mr. Wang, that was quite the splurge."

Wang Cai inhaled deeply, nearly passing out from the shock.

He shakily accepted the card, shooting Zhang Chen a venomous glare before managing a strained smile. "Zhiqing, let's have tea another time. I must attend to something today, but I hope you enjoy the gifts."

He hadn't given up?

Zhang Chen's eyebrows lifted, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

Lin Zhiqing was still reeling, struggling to process the events that had just unfolded. She nodded almost reflexively.

Wang Cai finally turned to face Zhang Chen, his voice emerging as if squeezed through clenched teeth. "You're quite something, aren't you? We'll meet again." With that, he spun on his heel and strode out, Zhang Xueling quickly trailing behind him.

Zhang Chen had to respect Wang Cai's tenacity. To save face, he was willing to sacrifice his entire fortune. The man was merciless.

Zhang Chen promptly had the sales associate deliver the clothes, but he listed Su Mang's villa for the delivery address. The last thing he needed was the Lin family catching wind of this.

Soon after, Zhang Chen and Lin Zhiqing left the store. They hadn't gone far when Lin Zhiqing came to an abrupt halt, her expression icy. "Where did you get the money?"

Caught off guard, Zhang Chen hastily replied, "I saved someone. He gave me some money as a thank-you. Lin Miao is aware of it."

Lin Miao?

A crease formed in Lin Zhiqing's brow, skepticism flickering in her eyes.

Zhang Chen deftly shifted the conversation. "Wang Cai harbors unsavory intentions toward you. Now that you've got all these new clothes, doesn't that make you happy?"

"Happy?"

A flash of anger crossed Lin Zhiqing's eyes.

She might have been better off not knowing, but his mention of it only deepened her pain.

"I arranged to meet Xueling and Wang Cai for a reason. Do you have any idea what I was planning? Do you realize the gravity of the situation you've put me in?"

"I didn't waste an entire day just to shop," she said, barely containing her fury.

Zhang Chen was taken aback. Was she doing all this for Godly Doctor Qingyue?

At a loss for words, he stood there awkwardly.

Lin Zhiqing's disappointment was palpable. "What good are these clothes to me? Do you have any idea how desperately the Lin family needs money right now?"

She was too upset to continue.

Zhang Chen was about to respond when his phone suddenly rang. He pulled it out to see Loong San's name on the screen.

Furrowing his brow, he stepped aside and answered the call.

Loong San's voice came through, deep and serious, "Young Master Chen, the Lee family's Young Master has entered the mall with a few bodyguards."

Zhang Chen's eyebrows quirked upward. Did he actually show up?