The Rogue Villager Chen Erbao

Still, he had to admit, the dress was gorgeous.

The sky-blue skirt, inlaid with sparkling crushed diamonds, was veiled by a layer of white mesh. Its trendy cut and clean white lines created a sense of high-end beauty.

"We haven't seen each other in years. Just consider it a gift from me... After all, you were the campus goddess back in the day, every guy's dream girl..."

Chen Erbao said with a playful smile.

Zhang Yiyi knew he was teasing her and couldn't help but smile wryly.

"If I were really a dream girl, would I have been single for four years? I can't find a boyfriend even when I'm looking."

"Oh, come on, is that a humblebrag I hear? The truth is you're not even trying. If you were, the line of suitors would stretch all the way from Hongyuan to Binhai!"

Chen Erbao chuckled.

"You've really changed. You're so good at charming girls now. How many girlfriends have you had?"

"None! Don't you slander me. I've been completely focused on work. Where would I find the time...?"

Chen Erbao lied without batting an eye.

'He didn't have a girlfriend. "Little sister" was just a "little sister," "treasure" was "treasure," "baby" was "baby"...'

'Anyway, as far as the world was concerned, he was eternally single!'

Zhang Yiyi rolled her pretty eyes at him.

"I don't believe you for a second!"

She followed the sales associate into the fitting room, and Chen Erbao sat on a nearby sofa to wait.

Before long, Zhang Yiyi pushed the door open, having changed into the dress.

Chen Erbao looked up and was instantly stunned.

The sky-blue pleats of the skirt fanned out over her thighs, revealing slender, creamy-white calves. His gaze traveled up to a perky rear and a waist so narrow he could circle it with his hands. Her ample chest strained against the fabric, creating an elegant curve, while her delicate, fair collarbones added a touch of sexiness. All this, combined with her flawless face, made Chen Erbao's Stabilizing Needle rise to attention!

'A man's highest form of tribute to a woman is to stand at attention!'

'No words were necessary; his little brother knew true beauty when he saw it!'

"You're gorgeous, like a fairy!"

Chen Erbao praised her from the bottom of his heart.

Zhang Yiyi's cheeks flushed. Gazing at her reflection in the mirror, she too was lost in a daze for a moment.

She came to her senses quickly enough, though, and whispered to Chen Erbao:

"This is too expensive..."

"Just let it be my gift to you."

"But this gift is too extravagant. I can't accept it..."

Seeing she was too embarrassed to accept, Chen Erbao joked:

"Well, then think of it as a gift from a guy who's trying to win you over. You can accept it now, right? Give a guy a chance, beautiful!"

"..."

Zhang Yiyi froze, then immediately lowered her head, falling silent.

Sensing the awkwardness in the air, Chen Erbao cleared his throat.

"Ahem... I was just kidding. Please, accept it. Otherwise, they won't give me the discount."

Zhang Yiyi knew Chen Erbao was just giving her an out.

'He bought a 180,000 yuan suit without batting an eye. Why would he care about a small discount like this!'

"I'll pay you back slowly once I'm earning more money. In any case, I can't just accept this for nothing."

Zhang Yiyi said, her heart admitting she really did love the dress.

Chen Erbao chuckled loudly.

"Like I said, just think of it as giving me a chance. I didn't have the guts to pursue you in college, so let me be brave this one time."

"You... you're serious?"

Zhang Yiyi muttered under her breath.

"Huh?"

Chen Erbao had heard her perfectly well but played dumb.

"It's nothing..."

There was no way Zhang Yiyi was going to ask again. She just laughed it off and followed the sales associate to have her old clothes packed up.

Dressed in their new outfits, the two happily left the store. As soon as they stepped outside, they drew the gazes of passersby.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman—it was hard not to draw attention.

He glanced at the time. It was already past six.

"Is there a watch shop around here? I want to buy a watch."

Chen Erbao felt that wearing a suit without a watch was like eating noodles without garlic—it just felt like something was missing.

Zhang Yiyi pointed upstairs.

"There's a Vacheron Constantin on the second floor. The prices are..."

Zhang Yiyi was about to say they were a bit expensive, but then she remembered that money was likely no object for Chen Erbao.

Chen Erbao led her straight to the second floor.

'In the past, he probably would have gone his whole life without ever getting near a watch like this. But things were different now.'

'That's just how the world worked. Some people were born with things and would have them their whole lives. Those who were born without them would struggle to ever even get close.'

'He was one of the few exceptions.'

The staff at Vacheron Constantin were very welcoming. They had a sharp eye; one look at the couple's clothes and bearing told them these were no ordinary customers.

Chen Erbao didn't know much about watches, and Zhang Yiyi was just as clueless. In the end, Chen Erbao chose a Vacheron Constantin Overseas himself, spending 410,000.

Zhang Yiyi's heart was still racing long after they had left the shopping plaza.

'Spending six or seven hundred thousand on a casual shopping trip... It was a sum she couldn't even fathom!'

"It's seven o'clock. Let's head to the hotel."

"Okay."

The two got into the Range Rover and headed for the Binhe Hotel.

Wang Yong was already nagging them in the group chat.

The Binhe Hotel was built along the river. The entire complex, including its parking lot and gardens, covered a sprawling fifty acres. While it wasn't considered the most luxurious hotel in Hongyuan City, its excellent marketing had made it very famous.

Chen Erbao tossed his car keys to the valet and casually strolled into the lobby with Zhang Yiyi.

Wang Yong, who had gotten a call from Zhang Yiyi earlier, was already coming down to greet them eagerly.

"Yiyi, over here!"

Wang Yong spotted Zhang Yiyi from a distance. Although he'd been expecting her, he was still struck by her beauty.

He ran a hand through his hair, straightened his suit, and walked over with a smile.

Halfway there, however, his smile vanished.

He saw a man standing next to Zhang Yiyi, laughing and talking with her. They seemed very close.

Wang Yong's expression darkened for a moment, but he quickly replaced it with a smile as he approached.

"Yiyi, long time no see! You're as beautiful as ever. And this is...?"

His gaze landed on Chen Erbao's face. He looked vaguely familiar.

"Wang Yong, you don't recognize me?"

Chen Erbao taunted him, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Wang Yong furrowed his brow. After thinking for a good while, he asked in disbelief:

"You're Chen Erbao?"

"Looks like our class president is too important to remember old faces. It's only been a few years and you already can't recognize me!"

Zhang Yiyi added with a smile,

"Don't blame the class president. Even I was shocked when I saw you. You've changed so much."

Chen Erbao laughed.

"You haven't changed much, still as beautiful as ever. And the class president hasn't changed either. Still such a... flamboyant peacock!"

Wang Yong was wearing a white suit with ridiculously styled hair. He looked completely over-the-top, like some street punk.

Although Wang Yong was inwardly fuming at being called a peacock, he didn't lash out. Instead, he looked Chen Erbao up and down in surprise.

"I'm surprised, Chen Erbao. Looks like you've made some money? Whoa, a Vacheron Constantin... Must be a knockoff, right? I remember the real ones cost around four hundred thousand!"

Chen Erbao couldn't be bothered to explain, so he just nodded.

"Yep, a knockoff."

"You're still so obsessed with appearances. Buying a fake just to show off... what's the point? We're all old classmates here..."

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