Let's set aside their difference in looks for now. Wenwen and Su Lan's vulgar, brand-obsessed demeanor couldn't hold a candle to Su Yi's. In fact, many men in the crowd were already plotting how they might steal her away.
Just then, an unexpected turn of events occurred. A large group of neatly dressed individuals, looking like hotel staff, walked over and bowed respectfully to Xia Liang.
"Mister Xia, I am the manager of this commercial street. We were unaware of your visit, and for that, I am truly sorry."
"Mister Xia, I am the manager of Yida Plaza right next door. We were unaware of your visit. I am truly sorry."
Everyone was stupefied at the scene. The staff from both the commercial street and Yida Plaza were bowing to Xia Liang and addressing him as 'Mister'. Could what the delivery guy said actually be true?
The female internet celebrities gaped in shock. Surveying their surroundings, they realized this was no joke.
The most bewildered of all was Su Lan, the runaway super-rich second-generation.
The pudgy man, who'd gotten rich off demolition compensation, felt as if he'd been slapped hard across the face. A moment ago, he was bragging about his millions in compensation, looking down on a guy who supposedly earned only a few thousand a month. Now, comparing himself to Xia Liang, all his former arrogance had vanished, replaced by a deep sense of inferiority.
As for Wenwen, her mind was racing. Her original plan had been to steal Su Lan's pudgy boyfriend, but now she was thinking about how to get her hands on Xia Liang. He's rich and so handsome… just perfect! And even though Su Yi is prettier than me, what cat would refuse a taste of cream?
The live-stream chat was also in an uproar, with many viewers exclaiming in surprise.
"Holy shit! Was that guy telling the truth just now?"
"Anyone online? Hurry and look up this guy's background!"
"Could it be that this delivery guy wasn't just boasting and is actually crazy rich?"
Amid the commotion, only Su Yi remained relatively calm.
Watching the crowd of people bowing to him, Xia Liang felt helpless. I try so hard to keep a low profile, but they always find me. Is it really this hard to be an ordinary person?
"I was just here for a casual stroll. There's no need for such a grand display," Xia Liang said.
Although Xia Liang said he was just strolling and didn't need a grand display, neither the manager of Yida Group nor the commercial street dared to show the slightest negligence.
"Mister Xia, this is an exclusive member card from Yida Group. Chairman Wang Dalin specifically instructed us to present it to you as a gift, to thank you for being willing to sell the property next to the commercial street. It contains a credit of one hundred million Yuan, which you can use to purchase anything at Wanda."
With these words, the Yida Group manager took out an exquisite black card and handed it to Xia Liang.
Xia Liang didn't make a fuss and simply accepted the member card with its one-hundred-million-Yuan credit.
To an ordinary person, one hundred million Yuan might seem like an astronomical figure, but for a tycoon of Chairman Wang's caliber, it was a trivial amount. Since the gift was offered, it would be a waste not to accept it. Besides, refusing a gift from them would be incredibly disrespectful.
"Alright. Please convey my thanks to Chairman Wang," Xia Liang said.
The Yida Group manager nodded respectfully. "Mister Xia, I will definitely deliver your message."
The manager of the commercial street, not wanting to be outdone, took a few beautifully wrapped boxes from his subordinate's hands.
"Mister Xia, these are gifts from all the merchants on the commercial street, specially for you."
The manager then lifted the lids of the boxes to introduce the contents.
"Mister Xia, this is a ruby belt handcrafted by the founder of Aishima Group, with a hundred-year history. And this," he said, indicating another box, "is a set of women's high fashion from the winning designer at the recent Paris Fashion Show. It's for your girlfriend."
I have to say, these foreigners are a bit stingy with their gifts. The items are nice, but they can't compare to Wang Dalin's one-hundred-million-Yuan gift. Of course, for someone at Xia Liang's level, the monetary value of the gifts was no longer what mattered. It was a form of social interaction.
"Good. Thank these stores for me."
After a moment's thought, Xia Liang slipped the black card, with its one-hundred-million-Yuan credit limit, into Su Yi's hand.
"I have no use for this. You take it. Take the clothes, too."
With this gesture, no one doubted Xia Liang's power any longer.
A one-hundred-million-Yuan shopping card? They hadn't just never seen one, they'd never even heard of such a thing. If it hadn't come from the tycoon Wang Dalin himself, they would have assumed it was a fake.
The female internet celebrity's eyes were sparkling. She was practically drooling over Xia Liang. He's handsome and rich, and he casually gives his girlfriend a one-hundred-million-Yuan shopping card! This man was truly God's finest creation, the most perfect man in the world. A deep sense of regret washed over her.
Su Lan glanced at the pudgy nouveau riche beside her, then at the various designer brands in her hands. Suddenly, they lost their appeal. Compared to Xia Liang's fortune, the man beside her was nothing.
At that moment, the live-stream chat exploded, with everyone turning into a bootlicker.
"My man! I'm in love! He's the perfect model of tall, rich, and handsome."
"The richest man, Wang Dalin, and world-renowned luxury brands are all giving him gifts at the same time. What's this delivery guy's story?"
"Is this an act? I'm pretty familiar with the wealthy people in Huaxia, and I've never heard of this guy."
The skepticism in the chat was instantly silenced. Someone had managed to dig up and post Xia Liang's information.
Name: Xia Liang
Nationality: Dragon Country
Place of Birth: Unknown
Age: 22
Suspected Assets: Qingyun Grand Hotel, Splendor Entertainment City, shareholder of Qinhang Group, Chairman of Xia Xi Investment Company, Chairman of Xia Yi Entertainment Company…
Finally, there was a photo of Xia Liang. When this information surfaced, all doubt in the live-stream chat vanished.
"Holy shit! No way! He's way too rich, right?"
"He has so many businesses. I did a quick calculation, and the combined value of these assets could easily make him the richest man in the Dragon Country. Why isn't he on any of the lists?"
"No way, right? Do people actually believe the Forbes rankings? This guy heads a conglomerate. A lot of those real moguls don't even appear on the lists."
"Exactly. Ali has a trillion-dollar market value, but how many shares does Old Ma actually own? And how many of the real moguls behind it are on any list? The more you think about it, the more terrifying it is."
Xia Liang hadn't wanted to shop with this group in the first place. He would have left long ago if not for Su Yi. Now was the perfect chance to slip away.
"Su Yi and I are going to walk around for a bit. You guys do whatever you want."
Without waiting for Su Lan and the others to react, Xia Liang took Su Yi's hand and led her away, with the staff following respectfully behind them.
The female internet celebrity turned to her camera and spoke solemnly.
"Now do you all understand what kind of boyfriend you should look for? That's right. Someone just like that delivery guy: low-key and composed, insightful, and handsome. As a woman, if you don't find a man like that in your lifetime, what's even the point of living?"
A fresh wave of disgust flooded the live-stream chat.
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