How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 335

Even if they launched a group purchase with fake socialites from a socialite group, they wouldn’t pool money for such an expensive afternoon tea.

However, the hotel gave it away for free, claiming Yang Chen was the most handsome man in the venue, which Wang Yuwei and the others found hard to believe.

Yang Chen sat down, not wanting to eat anything. He just took a sip of coffee.

Seeing Wang Yuwei and the others standing, he said, “Don’t just stand there like fools, sit down and eat. It’s a waste if this whole table gets cold.”

Li Yunxi ate a piece of mousse cake and招呼ed [zhāohu – greeted], “That’s right! Sit down quickly and eat it while it’s hot.”

Wang Yuwei and the others had treated the leftovers from the previous table, photographed by many, as treasures.

Now, a table of hot, luxurious afternoon tea was in front of them. Of course, they wanted to eat it.

But!

As qualified fake socialites, was eating the most important thing?

Well, eating was important, but taking pictures was more important.

Taking pictures of this afternoon tea worth tens of thousands and posting them on WeChat Moments to show off would solidify their socialite status, right?

Wang Yuwei and Ruan Wan quietly took out their phones and snapped dozens of photos.

The two looked at each other, understanding each other’s intentions. They immediately took photos of each other with the rich afternoon tea as the background.

As Wang Yuwei’s “proud work,” Ruan Wan now shared her bad habits. A single look conveyed their intentions.

Because Ruan Wan, this “proud work,” came first, Wang Yuwei now especially wanted to turn Zheng Wei and Li Yunxi into her own “proud works.”

Zheng Wei was almost there, secretly learning socialite etiquette.

Only Li Yunxi was stubborn and couldn’t be persuaded.

After Yang Chen finished his coffee, he walked to the railing to look at the scenery below.

It’s good to be rich. Others were still working hard, while he was enjoying afternoon tea and the city view that countless people yearned for.

Wang Yuwei quickly tasted the royal afternoon tea and secretly sighed, “Being expensive has its reasons. It’s much better than what I’ve eaten before. That damn manager is hateful, giving Yang Chen such a high-standard afternoon tea for free just because he’s handsome. But, this is also my credit. If I hadn’t brought you here, you wouldn’t enjoy this Bulgari afternoon tea. So, they should all thank me.”

Li Gaole, unconvinced, said with a smile, “Brother, you’re lucky. You won a prize the first time you came to this kind of place. Don’t just drink coffee, try other things. This opportunity is rare. It’s not easy for you to earn money driving for ride-hailing services. You’d have to not eat or drink for two months to afford this afternoon tea. You won’t get such a reward again; it’s harder than winning the lottery.”

Yang Chen replied with a smile, “I’m tired of these things. I don’t have much appetite. You guys eat, don’t worry about me.”

Ruan Wan’s rich second-generation boyfriend, Gao Xiang, said with a smile, “Brother, if I hadn’t seen the manager bring this afternoon tea myself, I’d believe your nonsense. Can you get tired of eating this kind of good stuff? I eat it at least twice a week, and I wouldn’t say that.”

Wang Yuwei: “That’s enough, you’re overdoing it. Yunxi, don’t you think so?”

Li Yunxi: “I’ve said his family has several houses and tens of millions in the bank. Isn’t it normal to be tired of this kind of thing? You just don’t believe it. What do I think!”

Gao Xiang: “That’s amazing. I’m planning to buy a property in Haicheng. Brother, you have a lot of houses, why don’t you sell me two?”

Yang Chen: “Sure! New residential area, six-story 洋房 [yángfáng – Western-style houses], each with a large balcony. There are hospitals, schools, and shopping malls nearby. There’s an overpass to the city center right outside. Do you want it?”

Gao Xiang: “Oh, so you also work part-time selling houses!”

“Haha…” Everyone laughed.

You silly bird, Brother Chen is talking about his Longteng Jiayuan community. There are still a few houses for sale. It’s a waste of breath to talk to them.

At this time, manager Gao Qun came over with a strong foreigner.

Yang Chen didn’t recognize the foreigner, but Wang Yuwei and others did. It was Salt Bae, famous on the internet.

“Mr. Yang, let me introduce you. This is 沙特贝尔 [Shā tè Bèi ěr – Salt Bae’s Chinese name], known as Salt Bae. We invited him to do a show tonight, and now he’ll make you a gold foil steak to taste. What do you think?” Gao Qun said with a smile.

沙特贝尔 shook hands with Yang Chen and said, “Hello, Mr. Yang, I’m happy to serve you.”

Yang Chen: “Hello, Mr. 贝尔 [Bèi ěr – Salt Bae’s Chinese name]. I’ve heard of you and I’m happy to eat the steak you made.”

沙特贝尔 laughed and said, “Thank you, Mr. Yang. I’ll prepare and make you a gold foil steak right away.”

Yang Chen nodded.

沙特贝尔 quickly washed his hands, and the waiter pushed in the steak frying equipment.

Then, he made a gold foil steak for Yang Chen in front of everyone.

Yang Chen asked with a smile, “Manager Gao, is this also a reward?”

Gao Qun: “Yes, this is also a reward. Who made Mr. Yang the most handsome man on the scene?”

Yang Chen: “This gold foil steak sounds expensive.”

Gao Qun: “It’s okay! We sell it for 9998 yuan [approximately $1400 USD] a serving.”

Yang Chen: “I have a good impression of Manager Gao. If you work hard, you’ll have a bright future.”

Gao Qun was so excited his legs trembled and his palms sweated. He replied, “Haha… Thank you for your praise, Mr. Yang. It’s worth doing everything to get your praise.”

The group of Wang Yuwei were stunned.

Damn, giving away an afternoon tea worth over 10,000 yuan for free was one thing, but now they’re giving away a gold foil steak worth 9998 yuan. You can’t have so many privileges just for being handsome.

Gao Xiang, the rich second generation, couldn’t help but ask, “Manager, why is your hotel suddenly doing this? Isn’t this just giving it away for free?”

Gao Qun immediately put away his smile and humility, putting on a majestic expression. He said, “Tomorrow is Christmas, and our Bulgari Hotel must celebrate. Isn’t it normal to spend money on an activity? As long as Mr. Yang is happy, what we give away is worth it.”

Salt Bae’s signature move is sprinkling salt, so he had to perform well.

Wang Yuwei quickly took out her phone and secretly took pictures of Salt Bae. This was good material for her WeChat Moments and socialite groups.

Soon, the steak was ready.

Salt Bae personally brought it over and placed it in front of Yang Chen, saying, “Mr. Yang, please taste it and see how it is.”

Yang Chen picked up a knife and cut open the gold foil-covered steak, then cut off a small piece and tried it.

The taste was good, but nothing special. Yang Chen knew it wasn’t worth 9998 yuan a serving.

But Salt Bae was an internet celebrity, and it was in the Bulgari Hotel, so it was reasonable to sell it for 9998 yuan.

Yang Chen nodded with a smile and said, “Mr. 贝尔’s craftsmanship is good. No wonder so many people like you.”

沙特贝尔 laughed heartily and said, “It’s good that Mr. Yang likes it.”

Gao Qun quickly said, “Then Mr. Yang, please enjoy it. We won’t disturb you and your friends.”

Yang Chen nodded, and Gao Qun quickly took the waiters and pushed the equipment away.

Wang Yuwei and others looked at Yang Chen with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

Yang Chen put a few pieces of steak on Li Yunxi’s plate and said, “You try it too.”

Li Yunxi nodded with a smile and quickly ate it.

“Is this the taste of money? A steak worth 9998 yuan, I can’t imagine it,” Li Yunxi said with a smile.

Yang Chen wiped his mouth with a tissue and said, “Eat quickly, we’ll leave after we finish.”

Li Yunxi nodded and quickly ate it in big bites, sharing some with Wang Yuwei and others.

Wang Yuwei smiled and didn’t eat it.

But she wanted to eat it; she was just embarrassed.

After a while, everyone left.

As soon as they went out, Wang Yuwei said she’d forgotten something and asked everyone to go first, then pulled Ruan Wan back to find it.

In fact, they weren’t looking for anything, but helping each other take photos and videos of eating gold foil steak.

Wang Yuwei put on an elegant socialite posture and said lazily, “I heard the Bulgari Hotel is holding an event for Christmas and invited Salt Bae to make steak. Because I’m a supreme member, I can enjoy Salt Bae’s service first. I just finished eating the gold foil steak he made, and it feels good. The price is only 9998 yuan, very cost-effective. Friends who are interested can come and try it. Salt Bae will be performing at Bulgari tonight.”

Ruan Wan repeated her words and took videos and photos.

The two quickly selected the remaining cold steak and ate it before leaving.

You may think their behavior is bad, but it’s useful for them.

The two selected photos and videos and posted them on WeChat Moments, visible only to their 舔狗 [tiǎn gǒu – literally “licking dogs,” meaning simps or people who are overly eager to please] and 闺蜜 [guī mì – close female friends] groups.

舔狗 were their source of income.

闺蜜 were their source of customers.

Showing their luxurious lives to these groups ensured they could continue living luxuriously while young.

If they could catch a 金龟婿 [jīn guī xù – wealthy and desirable husband] like Ruan Wan, they could successfully “go ashore” [escape their current lifestyle].

However, Ruan Wan, who had already caught a 金龟婿, wasn’t honest. She told the 舔狗 she was single and accepted gifts and dating invitations.

These people were making a fortune through illegal means, but their illegal means only violated morality.

The two dawdled before coming out, and the others had been waiting.

Wang Yuwei: “Sorry, I delayed everyone. Let’s go to SKP now; I want to buy something.”

In fact, the items group-purchased in the socialite group were ready, and she was just picking them up.

Hearing they were going to SKP, Wang Yuwei’s boyfriend Li Gaole and Ruan Wan’s boyfriend Gao Xiang instantly trembled.

There were big brands like LV there. Buying something casually cost thousands, tens of thousands, and ordinary items cost tens of thousands. They were reluctant.

Li Gaole quickly messaged his assistant to call him.

Gao Xiang did the same, asking a friend to call.

Then they made excuses about urgent matters and would return for dinner later.

Li Gaole was the purchasing manager of SKP, and Gao Xiang was a rich second generation whose family had a company. It was working hours, so it was reasonable.

Li Gaole got in the car and left, letting out a long breath, saying, “Hoo… Good to slip away, otherwise if I go to SKP and don’t buy her something, she’ll nag again.”

On the other side, Gao Xiang also took a long breath after getting in the car, saying, “Good to slip away, otherwise I’ll reveal my secrets. Damn, I have to return the car quickly; it’s going to be overtime, and I’ll have to pay for another day.”

Now only Yang Chen’s JAC car was left.

Li Yunxi looked at Yang Chen, wondering what he meant.

Before Yang Chen could speak, Zheng Wei said, “Yunxi’s boyfriend, now I’ll trouble you to drive us to SKP.”

Yang Chen nodded, “Okay! I won’t go to the scenic spots today; I’ll inspect SKP first.”

Wang Yuwei mocked, “You… inspect? People who don’t know you’re a ride-hailing driver would think you’re the boss of SKP.”

Yang Chen nodded, “Huh? How do you know? I just acquired SKP.”

“Haha…” Wang Yuwei, Zheng Wei, and Ruan Wan laughed.

Li Yunxi looked embarrassed, thinking, “Brother, why are you saying more outrageous things? SKP is so valuable, who would believe you bought it?”

Wang Yuwei nodded, “Yes, yes, yes, you’re the boss of SKP, okay?”

Ruan Wan: “Then can the boss of SKP trouble you to take us to SKP for a stroll?”

Yang Chen nodded and招呼ed them to get in the car and go to SKP.

SKP currently only has stores in 京城 [Jīngchéng – Beijing] and 长安 [Cháng’ān – Xi’an], but projects are under construction in 蜀都 [Shǔdū – Chengdu], 合城 [Héchéng – Hefei] and other places. Soon, major first-tier cities in China will have SKP shopping malls.

After attending the auto industry conference tomorrow, I’ll hold a company senior management meeting to study opening more stores in cities like Haicheng.

Soon, Yang Chen took the four ladies to SKP.

Because tomorrow was Christmas, and most brands were Western, there were various activities, and the passenger flow was large. You had to wait in line to park.

Looking at the tourists, the passenger flow was similar to mass consumption shopping malls like Yida Plaza.

Yang Chen sighed that there were many rich people in the Dragon Kingdom [China]. He didn’t know if it was true that hundreds of millions had a monthly income under 1,000 [yuan, approximately $140 USD].

Wang Yuwei deliberately asked, “SKP boss, have you been to SKP before?”

Yang Chen shook his head, “I haven’t! Do you come here often? Are you familiar with this place?”

Wang Yuwei: “It’s superfluous to ask; I’m a regular. As long as I’m in 京城, I come at least three times a week.”

It seemed her business was good. She could fool three suckers to buy her things a week.

Yang Chen: “That’s great, then please be a guide and take me around to see the specific situation of this shopping mall.”

Wang Yuwei felt a sense of superiority rising from her feet to her head, saying, “For Yunxi’s sake, I’ll take you around.”

Yang Chen was honest. If he hadn’t been there, he hadn’t. If she wanted to show off, let her. It would help him quietly understand the most real side of the shopping mall.

Zheng Wei: “Oh… the car can’t drive in. Why don’t we get out and walk over, and let him wait here for a parking space.”

Yang Chen: “Are you in a hurry? I’ll call someone to get me a parking space.”

Wang Yuwei: “Don’t brag! This is SKP! You’ve never been here, how can you find a relationship here?”

Yang Chen: “It’s a coincidence, my cousin’s aunt’s second cousin works as a security guard here. Wait, I’ll call him to get me a parking space.”

Li Yunxi: “Really? I… I haven’t heard you say that.”

Her expression implied Yang Chen shouldn’t brag; it would be difficult to end it later.

Yang Chen: “We just started dating, how can I tell you all my family background?”

Yang Chen picked up his phone and messaged Jin Ming.

“Jin Ming, I’m in 京城 SKP shopping mall waiting for a parking space, tell them to get me one. Tell them not to be ostentatious; I want to see the most real side of SKP.”

Jin Ming replied: “Okay. I’ll contact President Chen immediately.”

At this time, the car in front started, but Yang Chen was messaging and didn’t see it. The driver of a Rolls-Royce Phantom behind him was anxious and honked.

Yang Chen ignored him and only moved forward after finishing the message.

Because Yang Chen’s car was a JAC, and the license plate was from Haicheng, the Rolls-Royce driver got out arrogantly and shouted, “Can’t you see the car in front moving? There are so many tourists today, why are you, a driver in this broken car, blocking the road? Can you afford the things here?”

Yang Chen: “Why, who says you must drive a luxury car to come here? Your broken Rolls-Royce Phantom isn’t a good car either.”

Phantom driver: “What are you pretending to be? Your broken JAC calling my Rolls-Royce Phantom not a good car? How dare you! I’m a VIP of almost all the big brands in this shopping mall. If you make me anxious, I’ll have the shopping mall blacklist you.”

Li Yunxi wanted to speak, but Yang Chen stopped her.

“Oh, you can blacklist customers here?” Yang Chen asked.

Phantom driver: “Otherwise? I spend at least five million [yuan, approximately $700,000 USD] here a year, do you think they’ll agree if I ask? You, a broken JAC from Haicheng, how dare you drive in here? Look, what kind of cars are in front of you and behind you. Rolls-Royce, Bentley, at least Mercedes-Benz and BMW. What gave you the confidence to join in the fun with a broken JAC?”

Wang Yuwei’s eyes lit up; wasn’t this a potential customer?

She quickly opened the door and got out, saying with a smile, “Sir, I’m sorry. My Panamera was driven away by my brother, so we can only take a ride-hailing car. Don’t mind, please forgive me.”

Wang Yuwei deliberately rubbed against the Phantom driver, instantly taking control of the little old man.

Zheng Wei and Ruan Wan also got out, embarrassed to sit in Yang Chen’s JAC.

Seeing so many beautiful girls, the Phantom driver smiled.

“There are so many of you. Why don’t you sit in my car for a while? I have coffee, we can drink and wait. Looking at this line, it’s impossible to get a parking space in an hour,” the Phantom driver said.

The three happily accepted and followed him into the Phantom.

With no outsiders, Li Yunxi said, “Brother, you’re bragging too much. It’s okay to say you have houses and tens of millions, but saying you’re the boss of SKP is too outrageous.”

At this time, two security guards ran over. They spotted Yang Chen’s JAC among the luxury cars.

They checked the license plate and confirmed it was the guest the boss had ordered to take care of, so they walked over.

“Hello, Mr. Yang. Please come with us now; we’ll take you to the reserved parking space,” the security guard said.

Yang Chen nodded.

Security guard: “Mr. Yang, please follow our guidance.”

One security guard ordered other cars to pull over, and the other guided Yang Chen’s car out of the line.

Zheng Wei, in the Phantom, said loudly, “Oh no, Yang Chen’s car is leaving. President Li, let’s follow up quickly.”

The welcome driver smiled, “Don’t worry, no one dares to cut in front of me.”

However, as he was about to drive out, the security guard blew his whistle, “Line up! Line up! No cutting in line!”

The security guard pushed the railing back, blocking the space for cutting in line.

The Phantom driver roared, “Why can he drive away?”

Security guard: “It has nothing to do with you; you should wait in line!”

The atmosphere was awkward.

Zheng Wei: “Yang Chen wouldn’t really have a cousin who’s a security guard here, would he?”

Wang Yuwei: “What a coincidence! Really, being a security guard can be useful.”

At this time, Li Yunxi called Wang Yuwei.

Li Yunxi: “Hello, Yuwei, have you arrived? We’re in the mall, at the LV store entrance, come over quickly. Don’t wait; that driver can’t enter the mall today, you should walk over.”

Wang Yuwei: “Yang Chen is awesome, using his second cousin’s power. Okay, we’re coming.”

The Phantom driver was furious. The girl ran away and he was banned from the mall. It was embarrassing.

“You won’t let me in? I have to go in today! I have memberships to so many brands, I’ll call them to pick me up!” The Phantom driver shouted.

The two security guards looked at each other, and one ran back to call the leader.

At this time, Yang Chen and Li Yunxi were looking around.

How awesome was SKP?

Like other shopping malls wanting brands like LV, the store location and area had to be selected by LV, and the decoration was determined by LV. The shopping mall subsidized LV with huge decoration fees, otherwise they wouldn’t come.

But SKP was different. Brands like LV begged to come in, and the store location and area weren’t selected by them. The decoration had to be according to the shopping mall’s style.

For example, this LV store, if you didn’t see the letters on the door, you couldn’t find it. Not only was the store small, but the decoration looked 土 [tǔ – rustic, unsophisticated]. There were even electronic advertising screens, the decoration style of street printing shops, but LV had to accept it.

Yang Chen said, “This is the first time I’ve seen such an awesome shopping mall. LV and others are too 排面 [páimiàn – prestigious, impressive].”

Li Yunxi: “京城 SKP is the second-ranked shopping mall in the world, selling over 10 billion a year. Those international brands want to get a share, so they accept the mall’s requirements.”

At this time, Wang Yuwei and the three came.

“Yang Chen, you’re amazing! Aren’t you afraid of hurting your second cousin? You asked the security guard not to let a Rolls-Royce Phantom owner in, how dare you?” Wang Yuwei mocked.

Yang Chen smiled, “Why wouldn’t I dare? My second cousin is the security captain, he has the power. If anyone talks nonsense, I’ll have my second cousin send someone to drive her away, so she can’t enter the mall today.”

Wang Yuwei didn’t dare to speak. She believed Yang Chen could do it. He dared to drive away the Rolls-Royce owner, so what was she?

At this time, the shopping mall broadcast sounded.

“Emergency notice! Emergency notice! Please all brands in this shopping mall refuse Mr. Li Henghe entry before 24:00 today. Again, please all brands refuse Mr. Li Henghe entry before 24:00 today. If you don’t comply, the shopping mall will regard it as a unilateral breach of contract and has the right to clear you out of the venue! The following will be broadcast again…”

Listening to the broadcast, Wang Yuwei and others were dumbfounded.

“Wow, your second cousin is a security captain, he has so much power?” Zheng Wei asked.

Yang Chen replied, “It’s okay.”

And Li Henghe, the Phantom driver communicating with the sales staff of brands like LV outside the mall, was stunned. The sales staff, security guards, and car owners waiting with him were stunned.

Li Henghe looked surprised, “What did I do? Why can’t I go in before 24:00?”

The people around quickly looked over.

“Damn! Isn’t that the driver who fought with the JAC car? He’s banned from entering before 24:00!”

“Damn! What’s the origin of the person in that JAC car? He can not line up and ban a Rolls-Royce owner. Even the SKP boss’s son doesn’t have such privileges.”

“Good I held back. If I had urged that JAC car to leave, I’d be banned now.”

“A big shot from Haicheng! I underestimated that JAC car.”

…

The sales staff apologized to Li Henghe and left.

They couldn’t violate the shopping mall’s decision, or the consequences would be dire.

Li Henghe looked at the leaving sales staff and said sadly, “Who can tell me why?”

The security guard next to him said, “I told you it was the leader’s order, and you didn’t want to leave. Now the whole shopping mall knows, how embarrassing.”

Li Henghe looked bitter and angry, so he went to find Wang Ankang, the general manager of 京城 Longlian Group.

“Damn, I’ve never been so humiliated, I have to ask why I’m banned!” Li Henghe said.

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