Chapter 879: This Society Is Harsh

“He Shen, have you lost your mind!”

Chen Lili’s face turned pale when she saw this scene. She quickly stepped forward to stop He Shen, repeatedly apologizing to Xu Shaochen:

“Mr. Xu, I’m really sorry. He’s too impulsive! Please forgive him and don’t stoop to his level.”

She knew Xu Shaochen’s identity well—he was the heir to the Xu Corporation, the richest man in the world.

If Xu got angry because of this, He Shen might not even have his ashes left.

“Get out of my way! I don’t need your pity!”

He Shen shook off Chen Lili’s hands and glared at Xu Shaochen with fiery eyes.

At this moment, he probably saw himself as a warrior drawing his sword against a great demon king.

Xu Shaochen chuckled and looked at Chen Lili, saying, “Why are you apologizing? He’s right. Without my grandfather, I really am nothing.”

The more Xu Shaochen acted indifferent and casual, the more terrified Chen Lili felt. Her face became even paler.

Since she started working here part-time, she’d encountered plenty of second-generation rich kids, and she knew all too well how mercurial they could be.

“He Shen, apologize! Apologize to Mr. Xu right now!”

Chen Lili shouted at He Shen, her eyes brimming with tears.

“Apologize? Why should I apologize? Even if I’m poor, I have my dignity! I will never bow to capital!”

He Shen gritted his teeth and shouted angrily, then glared at Chen Lili: “And you, you wretch, what right do you have to control me anymore?”

“One hundred thousand USDs.”

Xu Shaochen spoke suddenly.

Both He Shen and Chen Lili looked at him in confusion.

“One hundred thousand USDs to buy your dignity. Apologize to me.”

Xu Shaochen watched He Shen, a playful glint in his eyes.

“Are you insulting me!”

He Shen clenched his teeth and glared at him, his eyes filled with anger.

Xu Shaochen smiled again. “One million USDs.”

He Shen’s gaze flickered for a moment. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, “I will never bend for a paltry sum! Don’t think that just because you have money, you’re superior!”

“That’s unfortunate.” Xu Shaochen shook his head, seemingly disappointed. “In that case, forget it.”

He Shen’s face changed instantly, a look of shock flashing in his eyes. He rushed to say, “One million! A million USDs! I accept! I’ll apologize to you right now!”

The moment Xu Shaochen offered one million dollars, He Shen was already tempted. However, greed had overtaken him, and he thought Xu Shaochen would go higher.

But to his surprise, Xu didn’t increase the offer, leaving He Shen full of regret.

“He Shen!”

Chen Lili looked at him in disbelief, as if she was seeing him for the first time.

“Shut up, you whore! Aren’t you just after money too?”

He Shen turned to yell at her, then anxiously looked at Xu Shaochen: “One million, you won’t… you won’t go back on your word, right?”

“Didn’t you say you would never bow for something as worthless as money?”

A smirk of mockery appeared on Xu Shaochen’s face. People were always so greedy.

“One million is more than just pennies.”

He Shen responded.

The sneer on Xu Shaochen’s face grew larger. “Looks like I overestimated the worth of your dignity. Now, to me, it’s worth absolutely nothing.”

If He Shen had managed to stand firm, whether real or fake, Xu Shaochen would’ve respected him.

Unfortunately, Xu had overestimated He Shen.

He Shen stood there in a daze, as if struck by lightning. He now realized he had been thoroughly played.

“By the way, let me tell you another thing: your girlfriend really is just working part-time here. This is the first time I’ve met her.”

“And don’t think the guests who come here are all bottom-feeders. They would never stoop so low as to force themselves on a woman.”

“So, your girlfriend hasn’t wronged you at all. It’s been your pathetic pride that’s been causing the problem all along.”

With every word Xu Shaochen said, the mockery on his face deepened, until it became outright derision.

“Lili, I…”

He Shen looked at Chen Lili, his face as white as a sheet.

Tears streaming down her face, Chen Lili looked at him and said, “Get lost!”

“Lili, please let me explain…”

He Shen suddenly panicked.

“Take him outside.”

But Xu Shaochen had no interest in hearing his whining.

As soon as he spoke, Long Yi and Long Er came over and gripped He Shen on either side, forcibly dragging him out.

“Thank you.”

Chen Lili wiped her tears, looking at Xu Shaochen with sincere gratitude.

Xu Shaochen smiled, knowing that in this moment, this woman had already changed. Her future had also taken a new path.

“No need. I’m just interested, that’s all.”

Xu Shaochen waved it off casually, tossing her a business card. “If you’re interested, call this number. Try your luck in the PR department.”

Chen Lili hesitated for a moment, then firmly took the business card.

“I’ve given you an opportunity. Whether you can seize it is up to you. This society is harsh. If you want to hold onto your dignity in front of most people, you first have to throw away all pride and stand humble before the people who can grant you that dignity.”

Xu Shaochen said flatly before swinging the golf club and sending the ball flying far off.

If she could survive in PR, this woman would become a fearsome and powerful figure.

As expected, next time they met, this little toy that had piqued his interest would surprise him greatly.

Whether Chen Lili understood Xu Shaochen’s words remained unclear.

For now, she became highly proactive, engaging with him frequently, offering water and wiping away his sweat, not even caring if she exposed herself in front of him.

Though her attempts were crude, it was a step forward. At least she had taken that first step.

Without a doubt, Xu Shaochen was the one who could grant her the dignity she sought.

To gain dignity in front of others, she had to let go of every ounce of it in front of Xu Shaochen.

Watching his toy evolve in the direction he predicted made Xu Shaochen feel amused.

To ordinary people, a girl like Chen Lili—pretty and academically gifted—was an unattainable goddess.

But to him, she was just an interesting plaything.

It was not until evening that Xu Shaochen finally left the club and returned home.

“Where did you run off to again? Song Shicheng was looking for you, and you weren’t here.”

As soon as Xu Shaochen walked into the room, Jenny, lounging lazily on the sofa in a black nightgown, spoke up.

Li Qianya, Tang Silin, and Xie Wei were still out, shopping around New York like maniacs.

Those three women had gone nuts, as they claimed they were going to buy out the whole city.

“He’s back? What did he want with me?”

As Xu Shaochen spoke, he already sat down beside Jenny, casually resting a hand on her leg.

Though he hadn’t conquered her yet in the past week, he had made some progress.

“Look, he left this. He says it’s the initial plan and wants you to review it.”

Jenny casually tossed a set of documents on the table toward Xu Shaochen.