C6 Brotherinlaw

"Heh, don't expect this young lady to foot the bill. You couldn't come up with that kind of cash even if you sold everything you own! If you can, I'll call you 'Dad'!"

Zhao Yu's face contorted, clearly stung by Zhang Yang's bold move.

Xiaoxuan, still seated at the dining table, was a mix of emotions. She couldn't quite grasp Zhang Yang's situation. For over a year, he had seemed nothing more than a poor loser, so why did he suddenly seem like a different person after they broke up yesterday?

Could it be that Zhang Yang had been testing her all along? Was he actually the scion of a wealthy family?

The thought made Xiaoxuan's heart clench. If that were true, had she not just missed out on the chance of a lifetime? After all, Zhao Yu was merely a second-generation rich kid, and even this restaurant outing must have cost him a pretty penny.

"Heh, you said it, not me. Waiter, let's settle the bill!"

Zhang Yang smirked disdainfully and produced a bank card from his wallet.

The waiter promptly arrived with the POS machine, and Zhang Yang nonchalantly swiped his card and keyed in his PIN.

"Thank you for your business. Here's your receipt, please keep it for your records."

Zhang Yang accepted the receipt from the waiter and casually tossed it in Zhao Yu's direction.

'Shocked' was the only word that could capture the state of Zhao Yu and Xiaoxuan at that moment.

"Impossible, impossible! How could a poor guy like you come up with 110,000 yuan? That money can't be yours!"

Zhao Yu vehemently shook his head, his face twisted in disbelief.

He was Zhang Yang's class monitor; he knew Zhang Yang's financial situation all too well. Despite Zhang Yang's poverty, he had managed to have Xiaoxuan, a reasonably attractive girlfriend, which had sparked Zhao Yu's envy. He had deliberately flaunted his wealth to lure Xiaoxuan, even borrowing his father's car and spending tens of thousands on her.

But after seeing Zhang Yang's pitiful state yesterday, he had felt his money was well spent.

Yet now, the very person he had scorned was effortlessly spending 110,000 yuan right in front of him! How could he come to terms with that?

Meanwhile, Xiaoxuan was even more agitated. 110,000 yuan! Zhang Yang had actually managed to produce that sum!

She bit her lips tightly, her eyes fixed on Zhang Yang with a mix of regret and desperation. If only she had paid closer attention to him, she might have discovered earlier that he was part of the Second Rich Generation.

It's common knowledge that even for someone like Zhao Yu, who's also from the Second Rich Generation, parting with 110,000 yuan would be painful. But Zhang Yang? He spent that amount without so much as a blink, a clear indication of his substantial wealth.

Why on earth did she impulsively break up with him yesterday?

"What's the matter? Weren't you just about to call me 'Dad'? Changed your mind?" Zhang Yang sneered.

"You... How do I know that card is actually yours?"

Zhao Yu's face turned beet red, mentally kicking himself for his earlier impulsiveness.

"Forget it. If I had a son like you, I'd rather be dead," Zhang Yang dismissed with a wave of his hand before turning to Bai Ling with a softer tone. "Bai Ling, let's not eat here, okay? I'll take you somewhere nicer."

Bai Ling, initially taken aback by Zhang Yang's audacious display, finally regained her composure. Her eyes twinkled as she pondered her next move. Then, with a sudden tug on Zhang Yang's hand and a charmingly sweet voice, she said, "Okay, future brother-in-law, but you'll have to impress me. Winning over my sister isn't going to be easy."

Zhang Yang paused, momentarily caught off guard, but Bai Ling's cunning gaze told him she was on his side. He smiled knowingly and affectionately ruffled her hair.

"Alright!"

Bai Ling, with her MCM backpack slung over her shoulder, took Zhang Yang's hand, ready to depart.

"Sir, your meal hasn't been served yet. Are you sure you want to leave now? Would you like it to go?" a waiter asked, rushing over as they made to leave.

"No need. Give it to those two over there; let them get a taste of the high life," Zhang Yang said dismissively, casting a scornful look at Zhao Yu.

With that, he and Bai Ling walked out, leaving Zhao Yu behind, his face a shade of crimson, lacking the courage to respond. What could he possibly say? Would he spend 110,000 yuan on a meal only to walk away without a second glance?

Bai Ling's intimate gestures and the words she had just spoken left no doubt that Zhang Yang had come to ask the young girl out today. Yet, he had made such a remark in front of everyone, effectively embarrassing himself in public.

He wanted to leave immediately, but the thought of leaving behind the meal worth 110,000 RMB was too painful to bear. Swallowing his pride, he reluctantly took his seat again.

"Thank you."

After exiting Tang Pavilion, Zhang Yang expressed his gratitude to Bai Ling, who was holding his hand.

"Huh? Thank me for what?" Bai Ling asked with a sly grin.

"Weren't you just helping me out?" Zhang Yang responded with a warm smile, finding himself increasingly fond of this young girl.

Bai Ling vigorously shook her head. "Nope, I was just being honest. If you're going to woo my sister, you've got to put in the effort. Any future brother-in-law of mine will have to get past me first."

"Director Bai? But I'm not pursuing her."

Zhang Yang couldn't help but smile wryly. This girl really was playing with him.

"Come on, if you weren't after my sister, why would you take on a job like that? The pay can't even cover one of your meals, right? Just so you know, I really dislike liars."

Bai Ling pouted, her cheeks puffing out adorably.

That's when Zhang Yang got it—she had pegged him as a member of the Second Rich Generation.

He chuckled and shook his head. The 110,000 RMB had been his entire net worth. Pretending he wasn't upset about spending it would be dishonest, but in his frustration, he had spent it without a second thought, convinced that he could always earn more.

He explained to Bai Ling that he wasn't wealthy; he had just wanted to regain some dignity. Now that he was out of money, he could only take her somewhere inexpensive to eat.

"I don't buy it. You wouldn't really go to a place like McDonald's."

Bai Ling was getting annoyed, thinking Zhang Yang was underestimating her.

But moments later, she was shocked. She couldn't believe Zhang Yang had actually taken her to a humble noodle shop on the street corner!

This was even more dismal than McDonald's!

"Hey, why... why would you bring me to a place like this?"

"I've already told you, I'm out of money. Now, I can only afford to eat in places like this. Hey boss, I'll have a bowl of noodles, with extra noodles, please."

Zhang Yang strolled in nonchalantly and placed his order with the owner. Then, he turned to Bai Ling and asked, "What about you? What do you want?"

"I'm not eating here. I'll find a proper restaurant. You're such a broke ghost!"

"Well, if you don't want to eat, that's fine. I'm starving, so I'm going to start eating!"

"You, you! You're infuriating! ...Fine, I'm hungry too. I'll have a bowl as well."