Chapter 95: The Plot

At the very moment when the young man was feeling secretly pleased, about ten meters to his left stood a short and chubby youth near a Bentley. He occasionally shot envious glances at the young man, the jealousy in his eyes seeming to flare up.

Although the chubby youth didn’t have as many people surrounding him as the young man, he still had a group of about seven or eight people.

One of them, who seemed to be a suckup, commented bitterly, “Le Fangyun has become increasingly audacious recently. He’s always parading around here in his Lamborghini, showing off. It’s downright irritating.”

“Indeed, indeed. In the past, he’d never dared raise his voice in front of Brother Sun. But now, just because he’s got the backing of a distant relative, he’s turned insolent. It’s just despicable.”

The chubby youth nodded approvingly at his lackeys’ comments, then asked with a grim expression, “What should I do to steal his thunder?”

His words hung in the air, and the lackeys glanced at each other, at a loss for words.

Le Fangyun might be ostentatious, but he had the resources to back it up. If they set aside past grievances, though his family was wealthy, weren’t they all privileged second-generation children? Who feared whom?

But ever since his distant relative arrived in Jinghai City, no one dared cross him. This person was one of the city’s most prominent figures. Even though they were spoiled, they weren’t stupid.

Moreover, Le Fangyun was indeed competent. He had top-tier driving skills, was tall, and good-looking. Aside from having more money than him, what else could he do to compete against him?

But wealth was of no use now, considering that Le Fangyun’s distant relative happened to be the mayor of Jinghai City.

Of course, they didn’t dare voice such thoughts. Even though the short, chubby youth didn’t boast a background as powerful as Le Fangyun’s, he wasn’t someone they could offend lightly.

As the atmosphere began to stiffen, one of the lackeys suddenly pointed out, “Young Master Sun, look, your dream woman, Miss Li, has arrived.”

This statement immediately brightened the chubby youth’s spirits. A spark of joy appeared on his greasy, plump face as he swiftly turned his head, showing a level of agility that seemed at odds with his physique.

A burgundy Ferrari was approaching from a distance, executing a graceful drift.

The car came to a perfect halt amidst the luxury vehicles, kicking up a cloud of dust. The door swung open, and out stepped a woman with an alluring face and an incredibly voluptuous figure.

In her early twenties, the woman had a body that drew eyes, and her attire only accentuated it further. She was clad in a minimalistic top, revealing a hint of her slender waist, paired with ultra-short denim shorts that showcased her long, shimmering, delicate legs. An unforgettable sight.

The moment she arrived, she had everyone’s attention.

Young Master Sun was utterly dumbstruck, his mouth agape and drool dribbling out, but he was oblivious to it. His eyes were glued to the beauty, his face sporting a goofy grin as he slipped into a trance.

At the same time, Le Fangyun, who was at the center of the fawning crowd, also noticed the woman. A hint of joy flashed across his eyes, and he began to push through the crowd to approach her.

“Yun’er, it’s been a while,” Le Fangyun greeted, his smile warm and effortless, charming enough to make most women’s hearts skip a beat.

The woman paused, her flirtatious eyes seemed to sparkle as she regarded Fangyun. A playful smile danced on her lips. “Young Master Le, you seem quite proud. What’s up? Flaunting a new car?”

Caught off guard by her words, Le Fangyun appeared slightly embarrassed but maintained a composed demeanor.

“Yun’er, you’re joking. It’s merely a car, nothing worth bragging about. If you want it, I could give it to you.”

“Really? Alright, hand it over then.” The woman extended her hand with an air of boldness, palm open.

“Uh…” Le Fangyun suddenly faltered. His face flushed, and a fleeting glint of anger flashed in his eyes.

“Tsk, I loathe insincere men the most. Don’t promise something you can’t deliver.” She curled her lips dismissively and scoffed, “Also, we aren’t close, so stop calling me Yun’er so casually. My full name is Li Yunxi.”

Li Yunxi didn’t wait for Le Fangyun to respond. She pivoted gracefully and began striding toward the villa, leaving him to admire her retreating silhouette.

Watching Li Yunxi’s departing figure, Le Fangyun’s gaze darkened, and a venomous voice roared in his mind, ‘You ungrateful bitch, refusing the face offered you. One day, I will conquer you entirely, making you my submissive plaything.’

Though vindictive thoughts churned beneath the surface, Le Fangyun’s expression remained composed. A faint, self-mocking smile tugged at his lips as he quipped to those nearby, “It seems Yun’er isn’t too fond of me. I suppose I’d best stop embarrassing myself.”

The bystanders quickly echoed his sentiment, their agreement tinged with sympathy.

Among them, several women—companions of other wealthy heirs—watched Le Fangyun’s strained smile with pity. To them, he embodied the perfect lover: handsome, wealthy, and unfailingly gallant. That someone could reject him was inconceivable. Silently, they cursed Li Yunxi for her coldness, some even fantasizing about trading places with her.

***

The surrounding commotion didn’t bother Lin Xiao as he sat in the car, eyes closed in peaceful rest.

Suddenly, a soft knock on the car window startled him. Opening his eyes, he saw Chen Xue’s beaming face outside the window. Behind him stood his followers, including a car thief Lin Xiao had disciplined.

Having learned their lesson from Chen Xue, they all now presented a face of amicability, their smiles contradicting any hint of their recent conflict with Lin Xiao, which had nearly escalated into a fight.

Lin Xiao rolled down the window, his face devoid of any emotion. He stared at Chen Xue and asked, “What’s up?”

“Brother Lin, have you registered yet?”

“The race is about to begin. If you haven’t registered yet, I can help you,” Chen Xue said, with an eager face.

“Let’s clear the air first to avoid any future misunderstandings,” said Lin Xiao

Giving something for nothing usually means ulterior motives are at play. When Chen Xue had first invited him to the car race, Lin Xiao knew there must be more than met the eye.

“So, what’s your true intent?”

Chen Xue had anticipated Lin Xiao’s suspicion and did not attempt to hide his motives. He offered a candid smile.

“Brother Lin, you’re sharp. I knew I couldn’t fool you. Since you asked, I’ll be honest. Tonight’s race isn’t just about the race itself. The real action is in the gambling behind the scenes. Most of Jinghai City’s young masters are involved.”

He gestured toward the sea of luxury cars around them.

“The owners of these rides? They’re not here to race. They just want to bet big, show off, and feel alive. Few have the guts to actually get behind the wheel, but they’re more than happy to throw money at the ones who do.”

Chen Xue turned back to Lin Xiao, eyes steady.

“I can’t compete with these rich heirs. But I can make money off their arrogance. That’s why I came to you. I believe you’ll win and this time, I’m betting everything on it.”