55: Director Gu? Even if the king of heaven came, it wouldn't work!

Chapter 55: Director Gu? Even the King of Heaven Himself Won't Do!

[This saleswoman is an expert at exaggerating; if she keeps egging them on, it might actually happen. Go for it, Xiao Ying!]

[I'd rather believe there are ghosts in the world than believe a salesperson's mouth.]

[What's the situation? Director Lu didn't even explain; does that count as a silent admission?]

[With Director Lu's status, he just doesn't want Xiao Ying to feel embarrassed.]

[Is no one looking at the leather shoes? Italy limited edition; the cheapest pair is at least 240,000.]

[I'm numb. The world of the rich is just so simple and unadorned.]

"Black, then," Lu Shenwei said.

Bai Xiaoying was a streamer after all; she adjusted from her awkward state in a second and nodded in agreement. "I also think the black ones look good."

Half a minute later, Lu Shenwei reappeared after changing into the leather shoes.

[Director Lu looks handsome yet elegant in this outfit; he could even wear it to the High Council.]

[Don't talk nonsense upstairs; the super moderator is a permanent resident in Xiao Ying's stream.]

[@SuperMod! I advise you to be sensible; Director Lu is here today.]

[You're really something, calling out the super moderator like that?]

"What do you think?"

"Handsome. Any girl who sees Director Lu would drool."

"Ahem, I'm not Tang Sanzang's flesh. Alright, wrap it all up."

Lu Shenwei handed over a black gold card. The saleswoman said excitedly, "It's 460,000 after the discount. Is that okay with you?"

Lu Shenwei nodded. The saleswoman immediately swiped the card and packed the items in one smooth motion, fearing Lu Shenwei might change his mind.

The entire shopping trip took less than three minutes. Bai Xiaoying secretly wondered when she would ever be as wealthy as Lu Shenwei.

[Making a man spend 460,000 in three minutes... Saleswoman, stop smiling, I'm talking to you! Where's Xiao Ying's commission?]

[460,000 in sales revenue; the commission must be at least 10 percent.]

[Damn, is the luxury goods industry really this profitable?]

[You're joking; it's the kind of business where you can survive for three years on a single sale.]

The saleswoman packed the clothes and handed them to Bai Xiaoying.

Bai Xiaoying: ???

What the hell? Why hand them to me?

Bai Xiaoying froze for a moment before taking the paper bags.

[I'm dying of laughter. Xiao Ying's expression went from utter confusion to sudden realization. It's confirmed: she's Director Lu's maidservant.]

[Isn't your focus all wrong? Director Lu just pulled out a black gold card! Do you know what that means?]

[I have a black gold card too; you can get one with over 500,000 in bank deposits.]

[Stop joking. Director Lu's black gold card is a global limited edition issued by Cosmos Bank. If I didn't see it wrong just now, his card number is 00010. Do you know what that represents?]

[Don't keep us in suspense, Mr. Know-It-All! If you don't say it, I'll beat you up!]

[There are only a hundred of them worldwide. It's said you need over 1 billion in cash deposits to get one.]

Bai Xiaoying looked at the fan comments and felt completely numb.

What did a 1 billion deposit even mean? He was definitely the number one richest person in Qinchuan!

Although there were many companies in Qinchuan with tens of billions in assets, those who could produce 1 billion in cash were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

I'm so envious I could cry. Even if I earn 1 million a month from streaming, I'd have to stream for 100 months—8 years without a break—to earn that much.

Lu Shenwei!!!

Ah!!!!

I really want to take a bite out of him! This is too infuriating!

Bai Xiaoying's heart was in turmoil, but she said, "Director Lu, then that's it for today."

Wuwuwu... I want to go home and hide under my covers and cry.

"Don't be in such a hurry to leave; I haven't bought you any clothes yet."

Lu Shenwei grabbed Bai Xiaoying, who asked in a daze, "For me? Buying clothes?"

"You worked hard accompanying me shopping; how could I not show some appreciation?"

[Director Lu is so generous! Xiao Ying, just give in already.]

[I'm begging you, let me hug your heels!]

Oh... oh my god!

Happiness came so suddenly. I want... Prada, Coach, Chanel...

No, no, no, those are too low-end.

Bai Xiaoying suppressed her excitement. "This isn't quite right, is it?"

"I'm spending my own money; there's nothing wrong with it," Lu Shenwei said casually.

So inhumanly rich! But I love it!

[Having money means you can do whatever you want! So annoying!]

[Director Lu, I'm begging you, please force me once too!]

[Upstairs, do you even have a key? You're not worthy!]

Bai Xiaoying declined repeatedly, but she couldn't withstand Lu Shenwei's persistence.

In the end, with Lu Shenwei paying, Bai Xiaoying bought a gauze dress and two bags, spending 110,000.

[I've already screen-recorded today's stream; I'm sending it to my boyfriend right now.]

[Don't do it, sister; if you send that, he'll become your ex-boyfriend.]

The stream was a flurry of activity as Bai Xiaoying and Lu Shenwei waved to the camera to end the broadcast.

"Thanks for cooperating, Director Lu. My fans are skyrocketing," Bai Xiaoying said with a grin.

Lu Shenwei raised his hand. "It's I who should thank you."

The next day, before dawn, Zhou Wen called again.

"You kid have gotten arrogant now; you're even playing games with me?"

"How can you say that? You're the savior of Julong Steel; I wouldn't dare fool anyone else, let alone you."

"Lying through your teeth. I asked Zhou Cun, and he said the idea for the publicity stunt was yours."

"You mean that? I came up with the idea, but didn't Zhou Cun execute it well? You can't expect me to go edit and film videos, can you?"

That kid Zhou Cun was quick on the uptake; he had only provided a strategy for the Q&A.

As a result, he finished the video in less than a night, and it only needed minor adjustments to be usable.

"Don't flatter our Zhou Cun. You must attend the training for the publicity department the day after tomorrow," Zhou Wen said firmly.

Lu Shenwei calculated the time. "I can't. I have something big on the day after tomorrow."

"What could be bigger than the training session for the Qinchuan City Publicity Department? Have the leader organizing your event come talk to me."

Seeing that Zhou Wen wouldn't let it go, Lu Shenwei whispered, "Is the day after that okay? It's just a one-day difference."

"One day? Not even a second!"

Zhou Wen had bragged and promised the beautiful director of the publicity department that Lu Shenwei would be there. If he couldn't make it to teach as scheduled, Zhou Wen's reputation would be ruined.

He was convinced that Lu Shenwei was just making excuses, so he was firm and persistent.

"Then should I have Director Gu from the Naval R&D Department give you a call?"

"Even the King of Heaven himself won't do! What Director Gu or whatever... eh? Did you say Director Gu? Gu Ming, the Director of the Naval Equipment Procurement and R&D Department?"

"Yes, it's him. But since you said it wouldn't do, I'll go ahead and cancel the Navy's event."

"Don't, don't, don't! You kid, don't be reckless. The Navy's business is important. You go, you go."

"Really? No need for Director Gu to call and explain to you?"

"Absolutely not! How can you not understand priorities? The Navy's event is definitely more important than our local department's event."

Zhou Wen spoke solemnly, though Lu Shenwei just wanted to tease him.

"Director Zhou, then we have an agreement. It's not that I'm not giving you face, but that you feel the Navy's event is more important."

"Stop being cheeky, kid. Prepare well for the Navy's event," Zhou Wen urged.

The Navy had specifically invited Lu Shenwei; what could it be other than the aircraft carrier sea trials?

A mere training session for the municipal publicity department had to make way for the Navy's activities; Zhou Wen at least had that much awareness.

The next morning, the weather was fine, and a Navy special plane landed steadily at the Qinchuan Military Airport.