Chapter 3: Revenge Spending

Qin Xueli was bewildered.

Zheng Qian, who only earned 6,000 a month, bought her a lipstick set worth 3,099?

Then what was he going to eat this month?

Although it didn't count towards the sales commission of the older sales associate from earlier, she still felt pleased.

Putting on a brave face, huh? And making himself look this swollen in the process?

"Thank you, Zheng Qian. You shouldn't have spent so much, but really, it's not necessary. This lipstick set will last a long time," Qin Xueli thanked him.

Hearing this, the older sales associate realized they weren't boyfriend and girlfriend. Zheng Qian was just a simp, a mere ATM. He spent three thousand just to hear a "thank you"—it was laughable.

"Xiao Liu, why aren't you introducing a few more sets to our big customer?" The older sales associate was intentionally making trouble. People like Zheng Qian, even if they spent money, shouldn't be allowed to show off.

Xiao Liu didn't dare to refuse; it would be disastrous if she were reported for dereliction of duty.

She proceeded to introduce several other beauty products to Qin Xueli.

"Lili, what do you think of these?" Zheng Qian asked again.

"They're okay."

"Then let's wrap them all up."

"Sir, are... are you sure?" Xiao Liu did the math; these items totaled around 27,000.

"I'm sure. Swipe the card." Zheng Qian handed his bank card to Xiao Liu once more.

[Spent 27,468 yuan. System cashback of 274,680 yuan has been credited to your account.]

That's 270,000 already?

Zheng Qian beamed with joy.

The older sales associate on the side was stunned.

He had spent thirty thousand in the shop without showing a hint of pain, and was even smiling happily.

Could it be that she had misjudged him?

Xiao Liu was also quite surprised. These were the last few days of her probation; if she didn't meet her sales quota, she would be kicked out.

She hadn't expected Zheng Qian alone to fulfill her sales quota today.

"Sir, actually we have many other products that are quite good. Let me introduce them to you." The sales associate quickly changed her attitude, stepping forward to flatter Zheng Qian, hoping to get some sales out of him too.

But Zheng Qian refused.

"Your products are too cheap. I bought so much, and it only cost thirty thousand."

"Lili, let's go."

Zheng Qian took Qin Xueli and left the counter.

The older sales associate was left in a daze in the shop...

After stepping outside, Zheng Qian checked Qin Xueli's current [Favorability: 35 points].

It had increased by 15 points directly.

It seemed Qin Xueli was indeed raised in luxury; spending thirty thousand on her only increased her Favorability by 15 points. She wasn't even a close friend yet, still just an acquaintance.

But this was actually fine; moving from a stranger to an acquaintance was already a big change.

Qin Xueli was naturally even more bewildered.

What was up with Zheng Qian today? Had he come into some windfall? Why was he so willing to spend money on her, dropping thirty thousand all at once?

Qin Xueli had underestimated Zheng Qian, thinking he might have watched some PUA tutorials online and wanted to use this method of spending money to bluff her.

Naive girls might think that if he spent thirty thousand on her during their first date, he would surely spend even more in the future.

But an expert like Qin Xueli didn't think that way. If he spent thirty thousand on the first date, it would only decrease, not increase, in the future.

"Zheng Qian, won't your girlfriend be angry that you bought me so many things?" Qin Xueli probed.

"We just broke up today."

"Oh, may I ask why?"

"No."

Zheng Qian didn't want to say; it was too embarrassing.

Even if Zheng Qian didn't say it, Qin Xueli could probably guess.

For a simp like Zheng Qian, it could only be that the girl had found a new sugar daddy and kicked him to the curb.

Or perhaps Zheng Qian discovered he was being cheated on and was forced to break up.

His spending now was just revenge spending; he was likely maxing out his credit cards, so there was no need to take it too seriously.

"Eh? Why hasn't your best friend come yet? Is she not coming?" Zheng Qian asked.

"Her? She's probably still working overtime. Let me check."

Qin Xueli felt that Zheng Qian was testing her, asking if her friend was still coming. If she wasn't, he might try to get handsy or suggest staying out overnight.

But that was impossible.

That would make her seem too easy, so Qin Xueli added: "She's definitely coming."

Her goal was to dispel any ideas Zheng Qian might have.

"Oh, it's still early. Let's keep shopping."

Zheng Qian bought a few T-shirts for Qin Xueli.

Don't underestimate T-shirts; designer T-shirts are very expensive, costing several hundred, or even over a thousand each.

[Spent 3,298 yuan. System cashback of 32,980 yuan has been credited to your account.]

Now, the balance in Zheng Qian's card was already 300,000, equivalent to five years of his salary.

This damn system was just too awesome!

Zheng Qian could clearly feel that this 25-point Favorability change meant she was no longer so sparing with her words; instead, she spoke more and even smiled at him.

Now was the perfect opportunity!

Zheng Qian wanted to hold Qin Xueli's hand.

But Zheng Qian was very honest and a bit timid.

For a girl like Qin Xueli, Zheng Qian would never be able to hold her hand in his entire life, unless she had finished playing around and wanted to find an honest man like him to marry.

But thinking about it carefully, what was there to be afraid of?

He had spent over thirty thousand on Qin Xueli; she wouldn't even let him hold her hand?

Finally, after a complex internal struggle, Zheng Qian convinced himself.

He mustered his courage and took hold of Qin Xueli's hand.

This moment was impossible to describe in words.

Because Qin Xueli was a woman he would never have been able to get in his entire life, but now, he could.

Her hand was incredibly soft and delicate.

Just by touching it, he could tell she had never done any work, not even chores—a girl truly raised in luxury.

Qin Xueli didn't resist, letting Zheng Qian hold her hand, though it was limited to just holding hands.

If Zheng Qian wanted to go any further, she would have to refuse.

After all, keeping a simp required some effort; you couldn't expect the horse to run without letting it eat grass.

Holding hands was nothing, and no acquaintances were watching.

However, Zheng Qian didn't think so.

After walking around, his heart was beating even faster. He felt an indescribable excitement and agitation, and his face was flushed red.

Others coveted Qin Xueli's body but didn't take any actual action because their wallets were thin.

Just this small act of Zheng Qian holding Qin Xueli's hand had already surpassed all his colleagues at the company.

He could even brag about it in private, saying that he held the hand of the goddess Qin Xueli today.

"My best friend messaged me. She said she's arrived at the entrance of Joy City. Let's go meet her."

"Okay."