C18 Could He be a Rich Second Generation??

He felt a mix of emotion and concern as he watched Yang Ling with an uneasy gaze.

Before long, the sales associate had the paperwork ready. She asked with a sweet tone, "Sir, how would you like to pay?"

Yang Ling paused briefly, then quickly caught on.

Normally, in a shopping center like this, you'd head to the cashier to settle the bill. But this sales associate seemed quite considerate. Since she had asked, she was likely about to bring over a mobile payment device.

With a smile, Yang Ling replied, "Alipay."

"Sure, just a moment, please."

She briefed the other girl next to her and hurried off to the cashier's desk.

In no time, the young sales associate returned with the cashier in tow.

Amidst the watchful eyes of the crowd, Yang Ling paid for his purchase with composure and casually inquired about the various features of the iPhone X.

The onlookers resumed their chatter, but the disdain that once lingered in their glances toward Yang Ling had dissipated.

In the harsh light of reality, wealth was king.

Jiang Hua, with a face lit up with excitement, accepted the phone from Yang Ling, momentarily speechless.

After passing the phone to his girlfriend, he could only gaze at Yang Ling, his heart brimming with gratitude for his high school classmate and close friend.

Meanwhile, Chen Ping's face was a picture of astonishment. She couldn't fathom how this guy, dumped by Faang Yuwei, could possibly afford not just one, but two iPhone Xs!

Had she been wrong about him? Was he actually a hidden heir to a fortune?

Money was all she saw. Taking a deep breath to compose herself, she conjured up what she believed to be an adorable smile and said in a gentle tone, "Yang Ling, I had you all wrong before."

"We have a class reunion coming up in a month. Shall we go together?"

No response.

Yang Ling acted as if he hadn't heard a word she said. He remained unresponsive.

To the bystanders, Chen Ping's sudden shift came off as opportunistic, and they didn't hesitate to gossip.

Jiang Hua sneered, "Chen Ping, remember how you used to say we weren't good enough for the reunion?"

"What's with the sudden invitation?"

"Don't tell me you're hoping Yang Ling will buy you a phone too?"

"You!"

Chen Ping's facade crumbled publicly, leaving her with a sour expression. Meanwhile, the System's voice echoed in Yang Ling's mind.

"Ding! You've fulfilled Jiang Hua's wish to buy an iPhone X, earning you a Wish Value point."

"Ding! You've granted Jiang Hua's girlfriend's wish, adding another Wish Value point."

"Ding! You've satisfied the crowd's craving for drama, rewarding you with one more Wish Value point."

"Ding! You've crushed Chen Ping's desire to ridicule Jiang Hua, gaining an Attribute Point."

"Ding! You've thwarted Chen Ping's wish to see you embarrassed, earning an Attribute Point."

"Ding! You've destroyed Chen Ping's boyfriend's wish, netting you an Attribute Point."

"Ding! You've foiled Chen Ping's wish to ingratiate herself, receiving an Attribute Point."

With the flurry of notifications, Yang Ling racked up 4 Attribute Points and 3 Wish Value points.

His Wish Value now stood at 7 out of 10; just three points shy of making another wish.

It's worth noting that the people of Huaxia have a real appetite for spectacle. Wherever he went, they were always ready to contribute to his Wish Value and Attribute Points.

Despite his inner elation, Yang Ling maintained a serene demeanor. Turning to Jiang Hua, he casually remarked, "It's been a while. Let's take a stroll."

With that, he strode ahead.