Zhi Kai, who was now composed, was a far cry from his previous calm. This moment was different, these words would undoubtedly cause the bar's revenue to skyrocket. The words were already out, and the others were now spending money recklessly, refusing to pay!
If Lu Qingyue didn't pay, Zhi Kai would go bankrupt! Besides, the man beside her (Shen Xiao) had a willpower that was far too strong, robbing him wouldn't work, and if a fight broke out, his bar would be leveled.
"Wang Yan, apologize right now! Is it really that hard to just say sorry?!"
"I'm your girlfriend!"
Slap!
Zhi Kai slapped her face hard. "If it wasn't for the benefits I get from dating you, do you think I'd be stuck with you and endure your temper every single day?!"
Zhi Kai then apologized to the both of them: "Gentlemen! Five minutes! Give me five minutes, and I will provide a satisfying answer!"
Dragged away by Zhi Kai, Wang Yan was still incredibly displeased and screamed at Lu Qingyue: "I'm telling you one more time, don't even think I'll apologize to you!"
...
Five minutes later, the microphone on the stage crackled to life.
"The next song is performed by Miss Wang Yan, 'I'm Sorry,' dedicated to Miss Lu!"
Listening to Wang Yan's raspy singing voice on stage, and seeing that smile that looked more like a grimace, Lu Qingyue felt a surge of pure joy.
"Shen Xiao, so money really can buy anything. You have no idea, Wang Yan has always mocked me all this time just because her family had money. I've endured it for so long. She even used my name when she got caught cutting class! You don't know how infuriating that was! I hated her the most. Seeing her like this now, hearing her apologize to me, you have no idea how happy I am!"
Ding!
[Gained Lu Qingyue's support, Fate Ticket +100!]
"I can feel your happiness. You've truly suffered a lot over these years."
Because she had drunk too much, Lu Qingyue could only lean on Shen Xiao's shoulder, her eyes feeling heavy, wanting to sleep and rest. But she didn't, constantly keeping an eye on the ticking clock. There were only 56 minutes left until the day ended—the final moments of her fun. This was all because of Wang Yan! Otherwise, how could everything have turned out like this!
...
Wang Yan, still resentful, had just come down from the stage full of complaints. Seeing Zhi Kai approach, Lu Qingyue also felt very displeased. No matter what he said today, she wouldn't forgive him.
"Yan, why don't you go up and sing another song?"
"Sing again?!"
"Your friend requested it. You can earn 300,000 just by singing one song. Think about how much those celebrities make just for one track. Didn't you say your childhood dream was to be a star? These two things are basically the same. Money talks! You need to understand that. You can make 300,000 in just a few minutes."
"You! Fine! I'll sing, and after that, I'm going to deal with you!"
…
Hearing Wang Yan's hoarse voice singing again, Lu Qingyue's mood improved slightly. It was over. Once this day ended, tomorrow things would return to normal, and Shen Xiao might be annoyed by her behavior today.
After spending so much of his money and doing such silly things, she knew without a doubt that she had no future. Her bitterness was unspeakable, all of it etched into her drink. In Shen Xiao's heart, her future status would probably be a hundred times lower than the school belle's. Of course, I've walked the same path as that person.
There was still one more thing she could ask, perhaps it was a chance.
"Shen Xiao, thank you. Tell me the truth, is that 'thank you' sincere?"
"No."
The last shred of hope vanished. Not sincere? Why am I not sincere? Is my heart completely black?
She looked at the bartender beside her and said, "Please say thank you to Shen Xiao for me. Here is 10,000."
10,000?
"Really!"
"Of course. Here's your card, swipe it yourself. If you're worried, take the money first and then come back."
Shen Xiao felt a pang in his heart: "Stop playing around, you have to pay."
"It's my money, hurry up and say it or I'll find someone else."
The bartender didn't dare delay, bowing deeply to Shen Xiao with gratitude: "Thank you, Mr. Shen, for visiting our establishment!"
Ding!
Gained Li Zhanzheng's support, Fate Ticket +0.05!]
"Is Shen Xiao's gratitude sincere? Tell the truth."
"Sincere... sincere..."
Even though it was sincere, this was a bit of a loss. At this rate, I'd have to spend at least 200,000 just to get a single Fate Ticket. After paying, Lu Qingyue also stood up unsteadily, bowing deeply to Shen Xiao as a sign of gratitude:
"Shen Xiao, thank you! Thank you for helping me so much!"
"Tell me the truth, don't lie to me, is this gratitude sincere?"
Should I lie? But looking at Lu Qingyue's expectant eyes, and knowing I had to promise before speaking, I really couldn't lie.
"Not honest..."
Even though she had expected it, she was still a little disappointed, but it was still good that Shen Xiao hadn't lied to her. He wasn't being perfunctory.
"I'm sorry, Shen Xiao, I can't even give you a sincere thank you."
Shen Xiao comforted her, "This can't be forced, honestly. You've thanked me so much already, it was all unintentional. Trying to force it won't work."
"I don't believe you, you must be lying to me again. I'm sorry, Shen Xiao, even if I'm cruel, it's okay, I'll give you what you want. I have money, even if it's borrowed from you..."
"Come on, you're playing like this... Fine, I'll listen to you today!"
"Shen Xiao, you're so good!"
Ding!
[Gained Lu Qingyue's support, Fate Ticket +100!]
Yes, that was the status. But looking at the now-obedient Lu Qingyue, he still didn't say it out loud. He would tell her later. Otherwise, if he said it, she would make a fuss for a while. Since she was giving him Fate Tickets, it proved her mentality had improved.
...
"Ladies and gentlemen, everyone who comes onto the stage to offer a sincere thank you to Mr. Shen will receive a cash prize of 10,000! I'll start first! Mr. Shen, thank you for visiting our shop tonight!"
Ding!
[Gained Gao Weikuo's support, Fate Ticket +0.05!]
Ding!
[Gained Zhi Kai's support, Fate Ticket +0.01!]
Ding!
[Gained Wang Yan's support, Fate Ticket +0.01!]
...
Right now, I feel like the hardworking and toiling masses, struggling for so long only to receive such a tiny reward—it's almost embarrassing. How should I put it... Although I am indeed making money, there's an indescribable sense of unease. The notification sound in my mind kept repeating, and the people on stage were shouting "Mr. Shen!"
It felt like some kind of... mental torture. I never expected this! I, Shen Xiao, would actually feel annoyed by receiving Fate Tickets. I really wanted this day to end quickly.
"Shen Xiao, are you happy?"
"Yes."
"If you're happy, I'm happy too!"
Ding!
[Gained Lu Qingyue's support, Fate Ticket +100!]
Of course, besides that, there was also compensation from the leader to soothe my wounded little heart. Well, since I've already compensated them, I might as well endure this mental suffering! Still, as I said, it's not easy for me to become stronger...