"Luxurious? I think it's pretty ordinary."
Now that's an understatement.
Bai Lingling and Zhou Qian began to question their perception of reality.
Was something wrong with their sense of aesthetics?
No, they were still in shock when Chu Chen, who claimed it was ordinary, added his next line.
"This one is pretty standard, it can't compare to my others."
It seemed like this line was the key point!
This helicopter, other helicopters, that's the key detail that needs to be highlighted!
From what Chu Chen said, it implied he had several other helicopters, at least more than two, otherwise, he would have simply said 'the other two'!
The two girls were completely stunned!
In their eyes, owning one helicopter was already impressive, but now Chu Chen was telling them he had multiple helicopters!
Oh my god!
Is this what a tycoon is like?
No, a tycoon describes someone who isn't handsome, and Chu Chen was in the top tier for wealth, looks, and class!
Is this what a top-tier wealthy man is like?
In an instant, countless little red hearts appeared in their eyes.
"Are you really my Brother Chen?"
Bai Lingling looked at Chu Chen with doubt.
"Sigh."
Hearing this, Chu Chen sighed softly, and helplessly said,
"Since you put it that way, I might as well be honest."
Bai Lingling and Zhou Qian immediately looked at Chu Chen, not daring to blink, afraid they might miss a single word.
They thought Chu Chen was going to confess that he was joking with them earlier.
"I'll come clean, I'm actually the richest person in the world."
Chu Chen shrugged and told the truth.
"Huh?"
Bai Lingling and Zhou Qian exchanged glances, both seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes!
The richest person?
How could a twenty-one or twenty-two-year-old be the richest person?
Both of them found it hard to believe Chu Chen's words.
"Hah, if you're the richest, then I am the wealthiest woman in the universe!"
Bai Lingling rolled her eyes at Chu Chen.
Although Chu Chen's father and Bai Lingling's father were colleagues, if you were to compare the two families, Bai Lingling's family was still wealthier.
After all, Bai Lingling had a grandfather who owned multiple properties.
"Believe it or not, that's the truth."
He had already told the truth, but they didn't believe him, so there was nothing he could do.
Ding!
[Tian Nan University check-in successful!]
[Congratulations on obtaining Top Driving Skills; driving a Ferrari with one hand is no longer a dream!]
The system's voice rang in Chu Chen's mind. He had successfully checked in and gained Top Driving Skills, and from now on, he could officially drive a car!
Meanwhile, Chu Chen found a driver's license in his bag, making everything seem perfectly reasonable.
"By the way, where do you want to eat?"
Chu Chen asked.
"Hmm... let's go to Xiangman Garden!"
Bai Lingling thought for a moment.
She didn't believe Brother Chen was the richest person, she figured Brother Chen probably worked at a private airport or had a friend who was a pilot for the rich.
So, she didn't choose an expensive restaurant but chose the affordable but tasty Xiangman Garden, which had an average cost of a little over a hundred yuan per person.
"Alright."
Since Lingling wanted to eat there, Chu Chen didn't object.
Xiangman Garden was located in a food street, so a helicopter certainly couldn't land there.
Therefore, Chu Chen found a less crowded place to get down with Bai Lingling and Zhou Qian.
"It's about ten minutes away, shall we walk there or...?"
Chu Chen didn't mind, so he asked.
"There are shared bicycles over there, let's ride them." Bai Lingling suggested.
Chu Chen scanned the QR code and unlocked a shared bicycle.
"Sorry, I forgot to bring my phone."
After searching for a while, Zhou Qian realized she had forgotten her phone and awkwardly admitted.
"No problem, how about you ride with me?"
Chu Chen suggested.
Hearing this, Zhou Qian's eyes lit up. She had truly forgotten her phone; she hadn't planned to dine with Lingling earlier.
But for some reason, the moment she saw Chu Chen, her legs moved on their own, and she immediately chose to join Bai Lingling.
"No need, Qianqian, I brought my phone, I'll get one for you."
Before Zhou Qian could respond, Bai Lingling had already eagerly unlocked a bike for her.
"Thanks."
Taking the bike, Zhou Qian was very grateful. Such a trustworthy best friend!
"Alright, let's go."
However, the next second, Zhou Qian felt as if she had been struck by lightning and stood there frozen.
After handing Zhou Qian the bike, Bai Lingling didn't unlock another bike for herself. Instead, she directly sat on the back of Chu Chen's bike and hugged his waist.
Seeing this, Zhou Qian was on the verge of tears!
Damn it!
Is this what a good best friend is?!
A plastic friendship is what it is!
She finally understood why Lingling was so eager to help her.
"Let's go."
Hugging Chu Chen's waist, Bai Lingling said with a smile.
"Betrayed by love!"
Zhou Qian shook her tiny fist at Bai Lingling.
Such a good opportunity, just missed like that?
"Let's go."
Chu Chen started to pedal forward.
Sitting on the back, Bai Lingling stuck out her tongue at Zhou Qian in a teasing manner.
As if to say, "Brother Chen is mine, you can't take him, hehe!"
"Damn you Lingling, you'll pay for this!"
Zhou Qian stomped her foot in frustration and immediately raced after them.
Seemingly due to frequent exercise, Zhou Qian rode very fast and arrived at Xiangman Garden before Chu Chen, parked, and went inside.
"You go ahead, I'll park the bike."
After bringing Bai Lingling in front of Xiangman Garden, Chu Chen said.
"Brother Chen, hurry up."
With that, Bai Lingling went inside, while Chu Chen went to the parking area alone.
Chu Chen had just parked the shared bike when suddenly he heard someone calling him from behind.
"Chu Chen?"
Chu Chen turned around and saw a slender young man.
"It's really you Chu Chen, it's me, Dong Guanghao, your high school classmate."
The slender young man greeted enthusiastically.
Chu Chen remembered now, Dong Guanghao had been a poor student in high school. After high school, he hadn't gone to college but had joined the workforce instead. Their relationship had been average.
They shook hands and began to chat.
"Riding a bike to get food?"
Glancing at Chu Chen's shared bike and then the nearby Xiangman Garden, Dong Guanghao asked.
"Yeah."
Chu Chen nodded.
Looking at Chu Chen, Dong Guanghao sighed with envy,
"I still envy you guys for going to school; you have so much freedom. Look at me, I'm swamped every day, still broke, and only managed to open a minor hotel that's worth barely a million."
"Chu Chen, you were the most handsome guy in our class, you must be very rich now!"
Currently, it's not trendy to flaunt wealth; it's more about pretending to be poor!
Pretending to be poor in front of classmates and suddenly revealing your wealth, seeing the shocked looks on everyone's faces, now that's the ultimate thrill!
Absolutely exhilarating!
"I'm also pretty broke."
Chu Chen said helplessly. Up till now, he only had a group worth a little over a hundred billion, just enough to be the richest person in Jiangzhou, far from being the wealthiest in Kyushu or the world.
Accumulating wealth was still in progress, comrades needed to continue the efforts!
"I can see that."
Dong Guanghao glanced at Chu Chen's shared bike with a peculiar expression.
"Anyway, I'm about to leave."
Speaking, Dong Guanghao pressed his car key, and a twenty-thousand-dollar Honda vehicle nearby made a beep sound.
Patting his Honda, Dong Guanghao said,
"Have you heard about the upcoming class reunion?"
Chu Chen slightly nodded.
He had seen the class reunion notice in the group chat but hadn't paid it much attention.
At that time, he was just a poor student who only had good looks. What would he do at a class reunion other than invite ridicule?
"You have to go!"
Dong Guanghao exhorted.
"Many classmates are eager to see you!"
"Okay, I'll go."
Given that, Chu Chen didn't feel right refusing.
Without further chatter, Chu Chen walked into Xiangman Garden.
Watching Chu Chen leave, Dong Guanghao's smile instantly faded, replaced by a contemptuous sneer.
"The center of attention in high school, the most handsome Chu Chen, resorting to this, still riding a shared bike, isn't that disgraceful?"
Dong Guanghao felt an immense sense of satisfaction.
Back in school, Chu Chen had been surrounded by countless girls while he was just an ordinary student.
But now, he drove a twenty-thousand-dollar car and owned a million-dollar restaurant with a thriving business!
Conversely, Chu Chen was deteriorating more and more.
"Tsk, trash."
Dong Guanghao spat disdainfully and suddenly remembered something, pulling out his phone.