"You've probably bullied other customers too, haven't you? Just because they didn't look rich enough for you. But guess what? I'm not them. I won't let it slide."
Her phone buzzed in her hand. She glanced at the screen. It was Lin from Hengyuan Luxury Auto.
Lin: Miss Xu, we've just arrived at Golden with your Maserati Levante Trofeo. It's parked in the private parking lot. We await your arrival."
Yunying's smile returned, sharper than a blade. "Perfect timing." she muttered as she lifted her gaze to the cashier, her voice dropping to a deadly whisper.
"I swear..if you don't swipe that damn card right now, I'll make sure you lose this fucking job. I am a customer. You don't get to question me, not today, not ever. I was going to let it go after all the bullshit you just spilled but I suddenly remembered..im petty as fuck"
She lifted her phone, pressing a single contact. Within seconds, Xu Ouzhi's calm but commanding voice came through the line.
"Yunyun? What's wrong?"
Yunying didn't hesitate. "Dad, I came to Golden to shop just like you said, but the cashier thinks I don't deserve to use your money. She's refusing to process my payment, and she's trying to humiliate me in front of everyone."
There was a pause. Then her father's voice hardened. "Stay where you are. I'll handle it."
Within five minutes, the store manager came rushing in, his face pale and drenched in sweat. He nearly tripped over himself bowing before Yunying.
"Eldest Miss Xu! My deepest apologies....please, forgive this horrible misunderstanding. This was entirely our staff's mistake. Rest assured, she will be dealt with immediately."
Yunying leaned lazily against the counter, arms crossed, eyes cold. "Good. Make sure she remembers this lesson when she's packing her things. If not, I'll make sure she never works in retail again."
The manager nodded furiously, already signaling for the cashier to be dragged aside. The woman's face had gone white as chalk. But she didn't fuss, she was sure Xiao Lian would get her, her job back.
With a flick of her wrist, Yunying tossed the black card back onto the counter. "Now. Swipe it."
The machine beeped—Transaction Approved.
The manager himself rushed to hand her the receipt, bowing all the while.
"Thank you for your patronage, Miss Xu. Please… enjoy your new purchases."
Yunying flicked the receipt off his hand. "Please send them to Xu estate. I have a prior engagement.."
The manager bowed, nodded as he quickly arranged for the items to be delivered.
Yunying gave the women in the store a small smile before stepping out of the store, she did the 'Gojo' pose reference, spreading her arms.
She had been reborn.
All eyes were on her now, wondering who this.. drop-dead gorgeous woman was.
Yunying practically skipped to the private parking lot, excited to see the car.
Her steps slowed, the man in front of her was just too breathtaking. Tall, banging body, and most especially that ridiculously handsome face.
The man following behind him was handsome enough, to not look like a toad next to him.
Whoosh!
Their eyes met for a brief second, recognition flickering in his eyes before he looked away.
Fuck! He smelled so damn good.
Yunying regained her composure, he was gone now, time for her to focus on why she came here.
She spotted Lin and walked towards him. He was wearing the dealership logo so he was easy to spot.
Lin straightened when he saw her approach.
At first, he thought he must be mistaken, this woman was far too breathtaking, the kind of beauty that could silence a room. But as she drew closer, the resemblance struck him like a blow.
Yes, he could see it now. The sharp brow, the proud set of the jaw, the commanding presence in her eyes. She looked far more like CEO Xu than Xu Lian ever had.
He quickly bowed.
"Good afternoon, Miss. Forgive me for asking, but are you… Miss Xu Yunying?"
Yunying slid off her sunglasses, her lips curling into a slow, dangerous smile.
"You tell me. Do I look like a Xu or not?"
Lin's heart gave a sharp thump. There was no denying it, this woman was pure Xu bloodline, only elevated, refined and untouchably dazzling.
Xu Lian was pleasant enough, but next to Yunying… it wasn't even a competition.
"My apologies, Eldest Miss.." Lin said quickly, lowering his head. "The resemblance is undeniable. You truly take after CEO Xu."
"That's better." Her tone was lazy, but the authority in it was unmistakable.
With a practiced gesture, Lin motioned toward the gleaming red Maserati Levante Trofeo parked behind him. The SUV looked almost shy under her gaze, as though it had been waiting for its true owner to arrive.
"Your father has completed the payment and registration. The Maserati Levante Trofeo, full performance package, is now officially yours."
Yunying reached out, taking the key fob from him with an elegant flick of her wrist. She twirled it once, her smirk deepening. "It's a beautiful car.."
Lin nodded, beaconing her to the car "Yes and I'll be happy to tell you all about its perks, starting from the engine. It's a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8, handcrafted in Maranello. Pure fuel engine, none of that half-hearted hybrid business, this is raw performance. Maximum output? 580 horsepower. Top speed, going at 300 kilometers per hour."
He tapped the rear for emphasis. "Fuel consumption averages around 7 to 8 km per liter, but… someone like you isn't worried about refills, are you?"
The corner of Yunying's lips lifted. "Of course not. As long as it roars when I step on it."
Lin smiled, feeling encouraged. He moved on, pointing at the interior. "The driving system is fully customizable. You'll notice the touchscreen here, it controls everything, from climate zones to suspension. And yes, it connects seamlessly with Samzone, Ipulse, Pear, whatever you use."
He gestured to the console near the gearshift. "We've got four drive modes here. Normal, I.C.E for efficiency, Sport, and Corsa, which is our top-of-the-line track setting. When you switch to Corsa, you'll really feel the power of Italian engineering."
The deep purr of the engine vibrated through the car as Yunying pressed the ignition. A slow smirk appearing on her face.