C14 The Movie Tickets Were Really Worthless

Perched in the driver's seat of a top-of-the-line Rolls-Royce Phantom, Lin Chen couldn't contain his excitement. The naturally aspirated 60-degree V12 engine, paired with a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission, could rocket from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in just 5.9 seconds, topping out at a blistering 240 kilometers per hour...

In a word, exhilarating!

In two words, utterly exhilarating!

Other drivers gave the Phantom a wide berth, knowing that the slightest scrape could mean selling off their car or even their house to cover the cost.

At a red light, Lin Chen rolled down his window, and immediately a whistle sounded from nearby. He glanced over instinctively.

Beside him was a woman with the looks of an internet celebrity: large eyes, a pointed chin... Lin Chen was briefly reminded of the Snake Spirit from the Calabash Brothers.

She shot Lin Chen a flirtatious look:

"Hey handsome, want to be friends?"

Without a word, Lin Chen withdrew his gaze and rolled up the window.

As the light turned green, Lin Chen hit the gas, and the Phantom's V12 engine roared to life, leaving the internet celebrity beauty's astonished gaze in the dust.

Arriving at Waterfront House at ten in the evening, Lin Chen was stopped by security at the gate. Recognizing him, the guard quickly waved him through, suggesting respectfully:

"Mr. Lin, shall I take a photo of your car and register it with property management? That way, you won't need to check in every time you come and go. It'll save you a lot of hassle."

Lin Chen nodded in agreement:

"Please do, thank you."

"It's my duty, sir."

After the photo was taken, Lin Chen drove back to Water and Clouds. As he stepped inside, his phone chimed with a WeChat notification. It was a friend request from Zou Kai.

Lin Chen was tempted to dismiss it but decided to accept it after a moment's thought. As soon as he did, a flurry of messages arrived.

Zou Kai: Lin Chen, I apologize. I was blind to your worth today.

Zou Kai: We're classmates, after all. Could you find it in your heart to forgive me this once?

Zou Kai: I assure you, it won't happen again in the future.

Lin Chen frowned and promptly set Zou Kai's messages to 'Do Not Disturb.'

He was just about to freshen up when another message from Shen Mengqi popped up.

Shen Mengqi: Hey junior, are you free tomorrow? Let me treat you to a meal.

Shen Mengqi: Super cute.jpg

Shen Mengqi: Acting cute.jpg

Lin Chen pondered for a moment before declining.

Shen Mengqi: Ah, that's too bad! I just so happen to have two movie tickets—we could catch a film after dinner!

She followed up with a picture of two tickets to a popular film, with a pair of legs clad in fishnet stockings visible beneath them.

Lin Chen: Those movie tickets are really white!

At the other end of the phone, Shen Mengqi couldn't help but smile at Lin Chen's response.

This was her ultimate move to captivate men!

Without a second thought, she swiftly typed out her next message.

Shen Mengqi: So, junior, will you come watch the movie with me?

Lin Chen was at a loss for words for a moment.

His silence left Shen Mengqi feeling somewhat awkward, so she added:

"I just wanted someone to join me for a movie. It's kind of sad to go alone, you know?"

Lin Chen: Better not. I'm worried about my nutritional health.

Shen Mengqi's spirits deflated a bit.

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Holding her phone, Shen Mengqi rested her cheek in her hand, feeling a sense of worry she hadn't experienced in a long while.

For some reason, she always felt Lin Chen was keeping her at arm's length.

The more he did so, the more she felt an itch in her heart.

No, she was determined to win over Lin Chen. Not even God could change her mind!

Shen Mengqi steeled her resolve.

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