However, in the discussion area below the rankings, apart from the foreigner who ranked first and a few scattered female contestants, the post that received the most discussion was his. The reason was simple: out of the 58 people on the list, Su Hang was the only one who was masked, making it impossible to see his face. Moreover, everyone else used their real names, while next to his photo were the words "Taotie."
There were both curses and praises in the comments, but Su Hang didn't pay too much attention. He logged onto a few local websites and saw that the word "Taotie" almost dominated the front pages. This time, it seemed impossible not to become famous.
Fortunately, he had worn a mask during the competition; otherwise, he might not even dare to go out in the future.
That night, Su Hang spent it in excitement and anticipation.
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In the early morning, he did his usual radio calisthenics, then went to the bank next to the school and transferred 30,000 yuan to his family. Just as he came out of the bank and walked to the school gate, a red sports car sped up and screeched to a stop in front of Su Hang.
A Maserati, a luxury car, immediately attracted the attention of many people.
Su Hang was also taken aback. At this moment, the car door opened, and a person got out. Su Hang was somewhat surprised and puzzled.
Xue Qi leaned lazily against the car door, coolly took off his sunglasses, and under the gaze of the surrounding crowd, lifted his chin at Su Hang with a cocky look, "Hey, get in the car!"
"Me?"
Su Hang paused, certain that Xue Qi was looking for him, but he didn't know what this guy was up to. Could it be that he was punished by his sister yesterday and was now looking for trouble?
Xue Qi's whole body trembled, looking like a delinquent, "I admit defeat for yesterday. I'm willing to be your lackey for half a month. How about that? Am I being honest enough?"
"Really?" Su Hang laughed, "Mr. Xue, are you joking with me? You, such a big shot, being my lackey?"
"I always keep my word!" Xue Qi rolled his eyes, "Where do you want to go? Get in the car!"
Hearing this, Su Hang hesitated for a moment, then opened the car door and got in. A luxury car was indeed different; it was comfortable and high-class.
"Never seen one before? Maserati, over two million yuan!" Seeing Su Hang looking around, Xue Qi looked at him with a condescending expression, quite smug.
"Che!" Su Hang sneered, "To the city center, find a jade and jewelry store."
"A jewelry store?" Xue Qi was taken aback, "Did I hear that right?"
He looked Su Hang up and down, his eyes full of doubt, as if he thought someone like Su Hang had nothing to do with jade and jewelry.
"Why so many questions? Just take me to the city center," Su Hang said.
Xue Qi's lips curled into a smile, and he didn't say anything more. He started the car and sped away.
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In the city center, on Qibao Street, there was a jewelry store called Jubaige.
"Sir, this icy green jadeite bracelet in your hand is crafted by our specially hired master craftsman. It is definitely an A-grade piece, with a fine texture, clear and bright like water, transparent without visible crystals, and a refreshing color. One-quarter of the bracelet has a green floating flower, like green ripples in a clear lake..." A salesgirl stood in front of Su Hang, explaining enthusiastically.
"Che, it's just a piece of broken jadeite," Xue Qi, standing beside him, couldn't stand it anymore. He leaned against the display case, his face full of disdain, "Sis, don't waste your breath. This guy has no money, he can't afford it."
The salesgirl stopped her explanation, looked at Xue Qi, then at Su Hang, looking somewhat awkward.
Su Hang frowned, ignoring Xue Qi's words, and held the bracelet, looking up at the salesgirl, "Ignore him. How much is this bracelet?"
"The original price is 55,000 yuan. Today is the weekend, and the store has a discount, 95% off, so it's 52,250 yuan," the salesgirl said to Su Hang.
"Hmm?"
Su Hang was taken aback. 52,250 yuan, he only had 50,000 yuan on his card, plus a little over a thousand yuan left from two months' living expenses. It wasn't enough!
"See, sis? I told you, he's a penniless guy, how can he afford it?" Xue Qi said sarcastically.
The salesgirl, with good manners, didn't mock or drive them out. The luxury car was still parked outside, and she wasn't sure what the relationship between the two was. How could someone who drove such an expensive car not have enough money?
Su Hang frowned, turned to Xue Qi, who was smirking, and extended his hand.
"What?" Xue Qi was taken aback by the hand extended in front of him.
"Give me all the money you have!" Su Hang said directly.
His demeanor didn't seem like he was borrowing money; it was more like he was demanding a debt.
Xue Qi's face twitched, feeling somewhat amused and helpless, "Why should I give you money?"
"Don't forget your current status. A lackey should act like a lackey. Hurry up, lend me whatever you have, I'll pay you back later," Su Hang said.
Damn, Xue Qi was already cursing in his heart. Was this the attitude for borrowing money? He had seen arrogant people, but never someone this arrogant. Did he really think he was that important?
"Or, I can call your sister and borrow some."
Just as Xue Qi was about to explode, Su Hang spoke again. Mentioning his sister, Xue Qi immediately cowered. He had written a hundred checks last night, and his hands were still sore. That nightmare was unbearable.
Reluctantly, he took out his wallet, opened it unwillingly, and handed a stack of red bills to Su Hang, "Here, remember to pay me back later."
Su Hang counted the money, only 800 yuan, with a lot of loose change. He looked into Xue Qi's wallet again, seeing only a few coins and no cards.
"Tell me, you're such a big shot, and you only carry this much money when you go out?" Su Hang was incredulous.
Xue Qi's face turned red, feeling embarrassed, and rolled his eyes, "What do you know? I never use money for eating, drinking, or playing in the capital."
"Bro, we're in Rongcheng," Su Hang sweat-dropped, finding it hard to imagine how this guy would survive if he were born into an ordinary family.
Xue Qi's face twitched, feeling somewhat awkward, and didn't respond to Su Hang.
Adding Xue Qi's 800 yuan and the loose change, they had just enough to make 52,000 yuan, still short by a few hundred. Su Hang, with a thick face, haggled a bit and finally bought the bracelet for 52,000 yuan.
"Hey, why did you buy the bracelet?" As they left Jubaige, Xue Qi asked curiously.
"None of your business."
Su Hang ignored him, looked around, and walked to the opposite side of the street, putting his hand into his pocket and holding the newly bought jadeite bracelet.