"Rob a bank? Haha, do you think that's possible? To tell you the truth, I made a big deal, a technical job, charged by the hour. Many sisters on the bed praised my stamina and even gave me my favorite jelly snacks," Ning Xingchen said with a mysterious smile.
"What?" Lin Xun'er was completely confused by Ning Xingchen's words.
"Could it be... that you became a gigolo?" Lin Xun'er looked at Ning Xingchen and started to speculate boldly.
"That's right, now everyone in the industry respectfully calls me the king of gigolos."
Ning Xingchen winked at Lin Xun'er, showing a seductive expression that made Lin Xun'er a bit speechless. She knew Ning Xingchen was joking.
"With your small frame, so thin, I don't believe any rich women would be interested in you. They all like tall, strong muscle men," Lin Xun'er pouted, her face slightly blushing.
"Oh? How do you know so much?" Ning Xingchen grinned mischievously and asked with a meaningful look.
Lin Xun'er knew she couldn't win against Ning Xingchen. In a few words, he had diverted the topic.
"Hmph, if you don't want to say, then don't. I'm not that curious anyway," Lin Xun'er pretended to be angry, puffing her cheeks.
"Xun'er, didn't I tell you before? All this money was earned from investing in stocks. I assure you it's all legal and legitimate," Ning Xingchen said seriously.
Lin Xun'er, who knew him the best since childhood, could tell Ning Xingchen wasn't lying from his tone and demeanor, but she still had her doubts.
Half an hour later, Ning Xingchen's sports car stopped at the sales office of Junting Kaixuan Villas, the most luxurious and expensive residential area in Donghai.
Getting out of the car, Lin Xun'er looked puzzled and asked, "Xingchen, why did you bring me here?"
"Silly Xun'er, of course, we're here to buy a house. What else, to watch a movie?" Ning Xingchen laughed, gently pinching the flesh on Lin Xun'er's face. His nickname as the 'Pinch Face Demon' wasn't for nothing.
"Buy a house?" Lin Xun'er had heard about this place. Each villa costs at least 90 million to 160 million yuan, and many billionaires and celebrities lived here.
"That's right, I've had my eye on this place for a while. I know the prices here will soar in three years. If I don't invest in real estate, I'd be wasting all this money," Ning Xingchen said, harboring a long-standing grudge against real estate developers.
At this moment, the sunny boy in front of Lin Xun'er seemed like a stranger, as if she was meeting him for the first time. Lin Xun'er couldn't imagine how rich Ning Xingchen was now.
Seeing Lin Xun'er in a daze, Ning Xingchen smiled and, without saying a word, pulled her hand and walked into the sales hall.
Dressed in branded clothes, Ning Xingchen might not have had an aristocratic air, but anyone could tell he was a wealthy tycoon.
"Hello, sir. Are you here to buy a house?" A sharp-eyed female real estate agent quickly approached with a beaming smile, her heavy makeup thicker than a freshly plastered wall.
"Yes, I heard from a friend that the villas here are nice," Ning Xingchen nodded.
"It seems your friend has good taste and high standards," the agent subtly flattered Ning Xingchen, making him feel comfortable.
"Give me an introduction to your villas. If it's good, I'll buy one," Ning Xingchen said straightforwardly.
The agent was delighted, realizing this young man was probably a rich second generation buying a villa for his girlfriend.
She took out an iPad and gave Ning Xingchen a detailed introduction. Using VR technology, Ning Xingchen could clearly see the surroundings and the interior decoration of the villa.
...
Meanwhile, Lin Xun'er tugged at Ning Xingchen's sleeve, her eyebrows slightly furrowed as if she had something to say.
"Xun'er, take a look too. This villa is for you. It will be our home in the future," Ning Xingchen didn't notice Lin Xun'er's emotions and thought he had neglected her by chatting with the saleswoman.
"Xingchen, actually..."
Just as Lin Xun'er was about to speak, a charming female voice came from afar.
"Xingchen, is that really you?"
Ning Xingchen looked up and saw a woman in a women's business suit, black stockings, and high heels walking over.
"Sister Xin?" Ning Xingchen smiled. It was his senior from university, Guan Xin. They had an ambiguous past, and if Guan Xin hadn't graduated early, they might have been together.
Guan Xin immediately noticed the little beauty beside Ning Xingchen, her eyes flashing with hostility.
"Hello, Manager Guan," the saleswoman greeted.
"Xingchen, long time no see. It seems you're doing well now," Guan Xin looked Ning Xingchen up and down, noticing his successful man's outfit. He was no longer the shy boy from back then; he was handsome and manly now.
Guan Xin's materialistic thoughts were instantly activated.
"Sister Xin, stop flattering me. You're now a big manager, and there must be many men lining up for you."
Ning Xingchen was also surprised. Guan Xin had changed so much in just a few years since graduation that he almost didn't recognize her. The sweet smile she once had now carried a hint of worldly sophistication, shattering his youthful memories.
Guan Xin was always glad she didn't choose Ning Xingchen. After entering society, she realized the harsh realities of the world. When friends talked about luxury brands and high-end products, she learned to compare herself to them.
Finally, through her efforts, she got into a man's BMW, and it was clear how she quickly rose to her managerial position.
"Xingchen, is this your girlfriend? She's beautiful," Guan Xin couldn't help asking.
"Yes, my girlfriend, Xun'er," Ning Xingchen said proudly before Lin Xun'er could answer.
Lin Xun'er glared at Ning Xingchen, meaning she would give him face and not expose him for now.
Hearing Ning Xingchen's admission, Guan Xin felt a strange sadness and bitterness.
Having to please balding old men every day had long sickened Guan Xin, but she had no choice. Today, unexpectedly seeing Ning Xingchen, who appeared wealthy, she considered returning to him.
Guan Xin wanted to win Ning Xingchen over.