Volume 1, Chapter 20: A Slap in the Face at the Door

Sun Ya was drenched in sweat, her clothes clinging to her frame and tracing the near-perfect curves of her body.

"No problem, the bathroom is right over there. Help yourself to anything you need inside," Zhang Wenxuan said, his gaze burning with intensity.

"Thank you!"

Sun Ya nodded and hurried toward the bathroom. Zhang Wenxuan’s stare was so scorching that she found it difficult to endure.

In the living room, Zhang Wenxuan sprawled across the sofa. Before long, he heard the faint sound of running water from the bathroom across the way. The sound was like a devil’s whisper; the thought of Sun Ya bathing just a few feet away made his imagination run wild.

"It’s a devilish temptation. I, Zhang Wenxuan, am not the kind of scumbag who would peep at a woman bathing." He fought the urge to activate his Celestial Eye to take a peek. Having walked back from outside, the effects of his intoxication had faded slightly. Listening to the sounds from the bathroom was like a cat clawing at his heart, itching with desire. He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the urge to use his vision.

Time dragged on; heaven knows how he managed to survive that half-hour. A beautiful woman was bathing just across the room, and he only needed to activate his power to feast his eyes on the scene. Any other man in his position would surely have given in.

Soon, a refreshed Sun Ya emerged from the bathroom.

"Mr. Zhang, I have matters to attend to at the office, so I’ll be heading back now. Let’s grab tea when we’re both free again." Having cleaned up, she had returned to her sharp, urban professional persona.

"Right," Zhang Wenxuan replied, watching her leave. Once she was completely out of sight, he let out a long, heavy sigh. A thick wave of exhaustion swept over him, and he finally succumbed to sleep.

...

The next day, Zhang Wenxuan woke up to bright sunlight streaming through the window and hitting his face. He sat up and stretched, the lingering grogginess of his hangover completely gone.

*Beep! Beep! Beep!*

His phone rang. Picking it up, he saw it was a call from his bank.

"Hello, Mr. Zhang. Your personal savings with our bank have reached 26.4 million. We have automatically upgraded you to a Silver VIP status!" the customer service representative said in a sweet voice.

Reminded by the agent, Zhang Wenxuan suddenly remembered he was wealthy now. Hanging up, he checked his text messages. Sure enough, the 26.4 million had arrived.

"Hahaha!" Zhang Wenxuan couldn't contain his excitement and joy. "26.4 million... this is money I couldn't have earned in a lifetime before! And this is just the beginning. I can make even more in the future—two hundred million, two billion, or even more!"

With a beaming smile, he began humming a cheerful tune. It was all thanks to his Celestial Eye; in just two days, he had transformed from a bottom-tier laborer into a multi-millionaire.

"Having a cheat code feels amazing. No wonder so many people love using hacks in games!" he chuckled. He walked down to the noodle shop below his apartment and ordered a bowl of beef noodles. "Boss, add two eggs for me!" he shouted. Now that he had money, he wouldn't dream of eating noodles without adding two boiled eggs.

After breakfast, he left the complex. "Now that I have the cash, it’s time to buy a car. A car is a man’s second wife—I have to get one!" His eyes sparkled with anticipation. With total assets exceeding 26.5 million, the low-end cars worth a hundred thousand or so no longer caught his eye. He needed something in the million-dollar luxury class.

"Wait," he mused. "I remember Liu Xue works as a saleswoman at a 5S dealership. Why not..." A sly smile curled his lips.

What is the point of being rich if you don't show off? It’s like wearing silk in the dark. Now that he was truly wealthy, it was time to slap that wretched woman in the face.

"Liu Xue ditched me for money. I wonder what kind of expression she’ll have when she sees I’ve struck it rich!" Curiosity filled his face, accompanied by the thrill of impending revenge. He hailed a taxi and headed straight for the dealership where Liu Xue worked.

Ten minutes later, the taxi pulled up in front of the BMW 5S dealership.

The door opened, and Zhang Wenxuan stepped out. He strode into the showroom with a swagger. The interior was high-end and sophisticated, with even the most modest models costing at least two hundred thousand. In the past, he wouldn't have had the courage to step foot inside. Now, things were entirely different, and he entered without a second thought.

No sooner had he entered than he spotted Liu Xue. Coincidentally, she saw him at the same moment.

"Zhang Wenxuan, what are you doing here?" Liu Xue’s expression shifted. She felt a pang of unease, not expecting him to track her down here. She immediately added, "I’m warning you, don't cause a scene! We’re finished, so stop interfering with my life!"

Hearing her, the other sales staff in the showroom turned to look. It was only nine in the morning, and the store had just opened; the massive floor was empty of customers, leaving the staff with nothing but time.

"Hey, isn't that Liu Xue’s boyfriend? I remember him; he used to pick her up from work all the time," one salesperson remarked, clearly recognizing him. The others recognized him too, their expressions turning strange.

"Wait, did they break up?"

"Tsk tsk, looks like he can’t let go. He actually chased her all the way here."

The first salesperson frowned. "I remember their relationship was always pretty good. Why the sudden breakup?"

"Who knows!" Another shrugged. The group began whispering, all of them eager to watch the drama unfold.

Liu Xue glared at Zhang Wenxuan, visibly annoyed by his presence. She had worked hard to land this job, and if he messed it up, she would be ruined. "Zhang Wenxuan, if you have something to say, let’s go outside. Don't cause a scene here!" she said, trying to pacify him.

Zhang Wenxuan listened to her, watching her desperate desire for him to vanish, and his eyes turned icy.

"Liu Xue, I think you’ve misunderstood something. I’m not here for you today!" Zhang Wenxuan said with a playful, mocking expression. "I’m here to buy a car."