38: The meaning of money

Chen Yongqiu sensibly bent down and got into the car, a wave of youthful vitality immediately wafting toward him.

She sat quietly beside Cao Lang, opening the car's refrigerator to hand him a chilled bottle of Evian.

Cao Lang took the water and had a sip; the irritation stirred up by Liu Qingqin earlier seemed to have found an outlet.

"Wearing black stockings again? Try white ones next time."

Chen Yongqiu was wearing over-the-knee black stockings, her fair, long legs revealing a glimpse of the 'absolute territory.' Her black pleated skirt barely covered her hip line, and her upper body was clad in a simple, tight-fitting white T-shirt—both form-fitting and sexy.

"I'll do whatever you say, Brother." Chen Yongqiu took the water Cao Lang had drunk from, recapped it, and placed it on the other side of the seat before pressing herself close to Cao Lang.

"Liu Qingqin cried in the car. Ask her what happened."

Cao Lang's tone was flat, showing no sign of disappointment.

Chen Yongqiu was incredibly bright and immediately guessed what had happened. She wrapped her slender arms around Cao Lang's neck and said softly:

"Brother, I know that girl Qingqin. She's probably just being melodramatic again."

"Oh?"

"She's very simple-minded, so don't mind her, Brother." As Chen Yongqiu spoke, she took out her phone and quickly messaged her two roommates.

Chen Yongqiu: [@Tingting @Xiaoya, what's up with Qingqin? She was crying in Big Brother's car just now. Do you know what happened?]

The reply came almost instantly.

Tingting: [She cried? Let me ask!]

Xiaoya: [Holy crap! What's going on? Weren't they having a good time at the movies?]

A moment later.

Tingting: [I asked! She said Brother Cao tried to transfer money to her at the end. She felt like Brother Cao was treating her like an easy girl and felt wronged...]

Xiaoya: [Right, right! And she thought the date went well, thinking Brother Cao would confess to her or something... but instead, she got a transfer. The gap in expectations was just too big!]

Chen Yongqiu: [(Rolling eyes emoji) Got it.]

She then sent the two of them another 2,000 yuan in red envelopes.

Poor Liu Qingqin had no idea she had been sold out by her three roommates; she was currently lying in bed with her head under the covers, grieving privately.

Chen Yongqiu put away her phone, a 'just as I thought' expression on her face. She leaned into Cao Lang's ear and whispered breathily, "Brother, I've found out."

She relayed Tingting and Xiaoya's words, adding at the end, "Qingqin feels that since they've become close, she should have a status—that she should be your Boyfriend. Since you didn't confess, she felt wronged."

After hearing this, Cao Lang couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

He could give anything, except the simplest of promises.

How can one find a way to satisfy both worlds, to be faithful to the Buddha and to one's beloved?

"What do you think?" Cao Lang pinched Chen Yongqiu's small nose, his right hand wrapping around her fair waist as he asked dotingly.

"In my opinion, let her cool off first. Why don't you stay at my place for a few days, Brother? I'll give her a good talking-to."

"I really haven't been to your new place yet. Let's stay there for a few days then."

Through the rearview mirror, the driver watched this campus-belle-level student being so humbly pleasing, sighing inwardly that being rich was damn good.

Even if there really were girls who didn't care for money, they couldn't actually withstand the pursuit of a wealthy man.

Liu Qingqin was a perfect example. She was naturally simple and kind, only wanting to find a Boyfriend to grow old with, yet after just one meeting with Cao Lang, she had muddledly given away her first kiss.

Now that the first kiss was gone, could the first night be far behind?

The greatest magic of money isn't simply buying houses and cars; its greatest magic is allowing a person to remain detached.

With money, you don't have to consider what day of the week it is, what the weather will be tomorrow, how the price of eggs fluctuates, or whether you have to work tomorrow. All things quantified by money have nothing to do with you.

You no longer get angry over trivial matters or let despicable people upset you. Very few things can affect your emotions.

This kind of composure and calmness cannot be faked; this is the premium brought by money!

Is Chen Yongqiu so obedient because she's a gold digger?

Yes, and no.

The money she pursued was for comfort in life and inner peace. Only with money does one have the time to focus on enjoying the meaning of life.

Those who have been drenched in the rain naturally know the joy of holding an umbrella.

Liu Qingqin herself hadn't grasped the ways of the world or its laws; her pursuit of pure love was simply a result of her personality.

However, this bout of crying only further piqued Cao Lang's desire for conquest. But not everything in the world can go one's way; even the richest man in the world has women he cannot get.

To eat fine grain, one must put in the slow, meticulous work.

However, the beauty before him was within reach, requiring no wait at all.

Cao Lang's hand fumbled around Chen Yongqiu's waist for a while longer before he said to the driver, "To Tomson Riviera!"

The driver sensibly started the car. Destination: Tomson Riviera! After dropping them off, the driver was sent back to the Xiwier Hotel.

With his arm draped over Chen Yongqiu's shoulder, Cao Lang entered the elevator.

Chen Yongqiu also hugged Cao Lang, saying softly, "Brother, we're almost home."

"Sigh, that roommate of yours is too unreasonable."

"Then does Brother like me more, or Qingqin more?"

Although Chen Yongqiu was self-aware, she couldn't help but ask Cao Lang this question.

"You more, of course. It's just that I have a question."

As Cao Lang spoke, the campus belle in his arms grew soft and weak.

"What question?" Chen Yongqiu breathed out like orchids.

"You're so tall and she's so short, so why is she so well-endowed while you're so... barren?"

Cao Lang looked at the blushing Chen Yongqiu with a wicked smile.

"Oh, stop it, that's just how I was born! Besides, I have plenty to offer, okay!" She said, puffing out her small chest.

"You certainly do, but Qingqin's visual impact is stronger than yours."

"Qingqin really is a top-tier little lolita. Hmph, even though she's so short." Chen Yongqiu sounded a bit jealous.

"If Brother likes them big, maybe I should go get an enhancement."

"Don't you dare! If you dare get breast implants, we're through." Cao Lang hurriedly dissuaded her.

Men always love what's natural. Besides, Chen Yongqiu's figure and size were already perfect.

"Don't overthink it. Your legs are longer, and your skin is smoother." As they stepped out of the elevator, Cao Lang comforted Chen Yongqiu.

"Hmph! There's one more advantage I have that Brother hasn't mentioned."

"I'm all ears!"

"I love 'learning' more!"

The two entered the luxurious flat. As soon as the door closed, Chen Yongqiu impatiently kissed Cao Lang, her Mary Janes kicked far away.

Cao Lang's desire flared up as he took the gracefully figured Yongqiu into his arms... "Let me see how your 'learning' is coming along."

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