Chapter 247: Fake, Just for Show

Soon, Xu Ya came over, holding a box in her hand.

When she opened it, there lay a silver-white watch with platinum inlays and diamonds. It exuded an air of luxury and exclusivity.

“Sir…”

“This one will do. Swipe the card.”

Just as Xu Ya was about to give an introduction, Xu Shaochen cut her off, eagerly taking the watch.

He never liked watches before. His first watch was a gift from Linda, who said it symbolized status, so he wore it.

At first, he found it inconvenient. He still checked the time on his phone out of habit. Yeah, pretty low.

But as time went on, his preferences and tastes started to change.

For example, when he first came into a large sum of money, the moment he saw someone like Xu Ya, he would have tried everything to get her into bed.

But now, he’d just admire her appearance for a moment. His heart remained indifferent, let alone having any unsavory thoughts.

“Well… Alright, sir, please follow me.”

Once again, Xu Ya was stunned by Xu Shaochen’s extravagance. To him, buying something worth millions was as easy as buying vegetables. Even though she had met quite a few wealthy people in her job, Xu Shaochen was the most lavish.

This kind of confidence stemmed from money and his identity as the heir to the Xu Corporation.

Money changes people, giving them confidence. When a person becomes confident, their entire demeanor transforms.

Next, Xu Shaochen signed the contract and applied for a VIP card. After all, this wasn’t something as simple as paying for an electronic watch.

“Qingyu, I really envy your luck. You never dated in high school, but now you’ve found a rich, handsome guy, and he’s super generous.”

While Xu Shaochen was signing various documents, Xu Ya spoke quietly at Zhao Qingyu’s side.

Zhao Qingyu was still a bit puzzled. Her small eyes were full of big questions. “Xiao Ya, was that watch expensive?”

“One million, do you think it’s expensive?” Xu Ya rolled her eyes.

Zhao Qingyu’s eyes suddenly widened. She had heard of Rolex before and knew it wasn’t cheap, but she didn’t expect it to be this pricey.

Buying a car for a million didn’t seem strange to her.

But spending that much on a watch was a shock to her values.

“By the way, it’s Lingling’s birthday tonight. Are you going?” Xu Ya decided to change the subject, knowing her friend was unfamiliar with these matters.

Zhao Qingyu nodded. “Of course. And you will be there too, right?”

“Yes.” Xu Ya replied.

“Why don’t we go together then? You can ride in my car.”

At some point, Xu Shaochen had finished all the procedures and approached the two. The watch was already on his wrist.

Zhao Qingyu agreed, “Yeah, Xiao Ya, let’s go together.”

“Forget it. I have to go home and change anyway,” Xu Ya shook her head, pointing at her uniform with a hint of resignation.

Xu Shaochen smiled, “It’s your friend’s birthday. What does it matter what you wear? Besides, this outfit looks nice.”

He genuinely meant the compliment, but Zhao Qingyu became wary. After all, Xu Shaochen never behaved himself around her, who knew if he was hitting on her friend now?

“Alright then, I won’t be shy.” Xu Ya agreed.

Xu Ya then asked her manager for the rest of the day off, and the three of them left the store.

When Xu Ya saw the Rolls-Royce parked at the entrance, she couldn’t help but be amazed again. These were things she never dared to dream of.

For a moment, her envy towards Zhao Qingyu grew.

What a pity. Zhao Qingyu beat her to it. Otherwise, she’d definitely chase after Xu Shaochen.

But now, since he was her friend’s boyfriend, she couldn’t bring herself to make a move.

The two women sat on either side of Xu Shaochen, and the different fragrances they wore drifted into his nose, slightly stirring his heart.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the KTV Zhao Qingyu mentioned.

After entering the KTV, they went straight to a large, luxurious private room.

When they stepped into the room, instead of the noisy scene one would expect from a KTV, it was relatively quiet.

A dozen men and women were inside, chatting, clinking glasses, and laughing now and then.

As the three walked in, everyone’s eyes fell on them.

Especially the men, who were practically staring at the two women.

After all, there was no need to mention Zhao Qingyu. Xu Ya was also a rare beauty.

“Xiao Ya, Qingyu, you’re here. And who is this?”

A woman in a pale-yellow dress stood up, her face beaming with joy. Her eyes were questioning as they landed on Xu Shaochen.

“This is Qingyu’s boyfriend.” Xu Ya quickly introduced.

Zhao Qingyu could only nod awkwardly. If she tried to explain now, it might upset Xu Shaochen.

All eyes were once again on Xu Shaochen, filled with envy, jealousy, and disdain.

“Wow, Qingyu has finally found a boyfriend. Tonight, we’ll not only celebrate my birthday but also your new relationship.”

Lingling sized up Xu Shaochen and then, full of enthusiasm, grabbed Zhao Qingyu’s hand and pulled her towards the sofa.

“Hello everyone, my name is Xu Shaochen. You can just call me Shaochen. Sorry to be an uninvited guest.”

Xu Shaochen smiled slightly, greeted everyone, and gave a brief introduction.

“No problem! The more the merrier. Come sit over here, brother.”

“Yeah, we weren’t invited either, so don’t worry about it.”

A few men started cheering, quickly easing the atmosphere, and soon they were all drinking together.

“Drink less,” Zhao Qingyu said to Xu Shaochen.

A young man in a black suit, his eyes flashing with jealousy, raised his glass and addressed Xu Shaochen, “Hey, you seem like a forthright guy. Let’s have a drink, brother.”

The moment he saw Zhao Qingyu, his heart was captivated. But after learning that Xu Shaochen was her boyfriend, he felt both regretful and resentful.

And now, seeing Zhao Qingyu show concern for Xu Shaochen, his jealousy burned even more.

“Are you into watches too, brother? That Rolex Day-Date must’ve cost nearly a million, right?”

Suddenly, his eyes landed on Xu Shaochen’s wrist. First, he was startled, but then he quickly commented.

The others heard him and fell silent, all of them focusing on Xu Shaochen.

“It’s fake, just for show.”

Xu Shaochen laughed it off, brushing aside their attention.