How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 118

The kneeling man was trying to explain, but his girlfriend wouldn’t let him speak.

Then, the woman turned her gaze towards Yang Chen, who was observing the scene.

Mostly because Yang Chen was handsome, well-built, and possessed a striking aura, making him stand out in the crowd.

The girl approached him, “Hey, handsome, do you think a boyfriend should buy his girlfriend gifts?”

Yang Chen nodded.

The girl pressed on, “So, if my boyfriend doesn’t buy me a gift, shouldn’t he be severely punished?”

Yang Chen replied, “A gift is only meaningful if given willingly. Demanding it is very off-putting. I see giving a gift as a gesture of affection, but demanding it is just begging. Don’t women online always preach about being independent? Why do you need a man to pay for a phone? Can’t you afford it yourselves?”

The girl scoffed, “Are you serious? If he doesn’t buy me a gift, why would I even be his girlfriend? Do you men think you can get away with everything for free? All my girlfriends get bags, cosmetics, phones, and all sorts of things every day.”

Just then, Yu Shishi hurried back, having purchased the charger, and announced, “Got it! Let’s go.”

Yang Chen casually handed her the small candy he had grabbed downstairs, saying, “Here, have some candy. Eat it while we watch the show.”

Yu Shishi happily accepted the candy, “Thank you! Hehe… This is really sweet. Let’s get more when we go downstairs.”

Yang Chen smiled and agreed, “No problem, I’m not great at claw machines, but I’m good at grabbing this candy.”

“Hehe… Thank you. You’re so nice,” Yu Shishi said, beaming.

At that moment, the system notified Yang Chen that Yu Shishi’s loyalty had increased to 63, up 3 points from before.

‘This girl is so easily pleased. Just a few candies from a claw machine make her so happy.’

Because the system confirmed that her emotions were genuine and not feigned.

‘There aren’t many girls in this world as simple and easily satisfied as her.’

The surrounding onlookers were stunned. Such a beautiful girl is happy with just candy from a claw machine?

“Hey, you two guys, do you see that? Do you know how embarrassing you look? That’s not what love is about.”

“Did you see that? What a contrast! If a girl truly loves you, she can be made happy with a few candies worth pennies. Look at you two, one is taking out a loan for a phone, and the other has to kneel and apologize if he doesn’t buy something. You two are making all men look bad.”

“Brothers, we’re just here to watch, but we’re still men. If you two are men, put down the phone and tablet and stand up like real men. We can be poor, we can even spend money on prostitutes, but we can’t be this pathetic.”

…

The two guys felt a strong wave of shame wash over them.

Yu Shishi is so beautiful and can be satisfied with a few candies, and she pays for her own charger.

And what about them?

One is being forced by his girlfriend to take out a loan, and the other has to kneel if he doesn’t buy something.

‘Is this really love?’

The two girls were unconvinced and challenged Yu Shishi.

“You pay for your own things?”

“You’re so pretty, why do you degrade yourself like this?”

Yu Shishi immediately retorted, “I have hands and feet to work. Why should I rely on others? As women of the new era, we should be truly independent, instead of preaching independence online while forcing our boyfriends to go beyond their means to satisfy our vanity in reality. I enjoy living within my means. Look, I just started working and don’t have money to replace my phone. Even though my phone is cracked, I still use it, and I only needed to buy a new charger. If you can’t afford something, why force your boyfriend to satisfy your vanity?”

Yu Shishi’s words resonated with the crowd.

“Well said!”

“Look at her, she’s not only beautiful but also has the right attitude.”

“That’s what love is, you two are just a story of a vain, pathetic girl and her simp [a person who does a lot for someone they like, especially when that person does not like them back] ATM [Automated Teller Machine, implying the boyfriend is just a source of money].”

“A handsome guy and a beautiful girl, with such positive values. You two should always be together and not ruin my beautiful fantasy of love.”

…

‘What?’

‘Love?’

‘Always together?’

Yu Shishi’s face flushed red, but she didn’t deny it. Instead, she seemed to enjoy the praise and blessings.

The two women felt very embarrassed and quickly turned and left.

The two men, one put down the phone and tablet, and the other slowly stood up.

Hopefully, they can truly let go and stand up for themselves.

Even if they go to prostitutes, tens of thousands [of yuan, Chinese currency] can get them hundreds of encounters.

Why be a sucker?

…

Leaving the Apple store, Yang Chen took Yu Shishi to the clothing area on the third floor.

Yu Shishi buys clothes differently from other girls.

Other girls look at the brand when buying clothes. If it’s a famous brand, or even a luxury brand, they will be very happy even if it’s a very trashy style, treat it as a treasure, and even show it off to others.

Yu Shishi only looks at the style of clothes; the brand doesn’t matter.

She is the sweet and cute type, so she chooses clothes that reflect that.

“Sir, please pay for me first, and deduct it from my salary,” Yu Shishi said with a smile.

She really has no money right now, so that’s her only option.

Yang Chen smiled and replied, “It’s okay, consider it my investment in your work clothes.”

“Work clothes? Then, sir, what kind of clothes do you like? I can buy them and wear them for you to see,” Yu Shishi asked with a smile.

Yang Chen couldn’t help but smile mischievously, and Yu Shishi quickly added, “Sir, what are you laughing at? Are you thinking something inappropriate? Look at you smirking. I mean wearing it for you to see at work, there’s no other meaning, don’t get the wrong idea.”

“Ah? I didn’t say anything,” Yang Chen said with a smile, then casually grabbed a maid outfit next to her and handed it to her.

Yu Shishi looked at the maid outfit and immediately blushed.

“Go pick another one to change into, I’ll go pay,” Yang Chen said, grinning.

Yu Shishi pouted, looking both annoyed and amused. Then, she grabbed another cat-ear maid outfit.

Yang Chen paid without hesitation, feeling like he wasn’t buying clothes for Yu Shishi, but for himself.

After all, these clothes are for him to enjoy.

…

Meanwhile, in the open space in front of the Louis Vuitton store, a female streamer [a live video broadcaster] was selling bags.

Holding a microphone, with a cameraman, she stopped a couple.

Streamer: “Hey there! Can I interview you?”

The man nodded, “Sure. What’s it about?”

The female streamer replied, “If you were to spend a month’s salary to buy a bag for your girlfriend, would you be willing?”

The man glanced at his girlfriend, who was looking at him with a hopeful expression, and said with a smile, “Of course!”

The female streamer followed up, using a trick, “So, how much is your monthly salary?”

The man said with a smile, “About ten to twelve thousand [yuan].”

The female streamer nodded and praised, “Wow, that’s impressive, better than 90% of people. Beauty, you’re so lucky to have such a great boyfriend.”

The girl looked pleased and hugged her boyfriend’s arm tightly.

The man also looked very happy.

However, they didn’t realize they were walking into a trap.

The female streamer changed the subject, “We’re promoting a new bag, using the same designer as Louis Vuitton, made of crocodile skin, with exquisite workmanship, beautiful appearance, practical and good-looking. Right now, the new product is only 8888 yuan, and it comes with 5 free maintenance services. Beauty, your boyfriend earns good money and is generous to you, would you like one? Handsome, you just said you were willing to spend a month’s salary to buy a bag for your girlfriend. Now, it doesn’t even take a month’s salary, would you buy it?”

The female streamer’s assistants quickly swarmed around them, trying to pressure the couple.

“Handsome, this is a great opportunity to show your love for your girlfriend.”

“Yes, you just said you were willing, and you’ve already raised your girlfriend’s expectations.”

“Beauty, this bag especially matches your outfit, and the quality is really good, feel it yourself. A beauty like you knows quality and can definitely see that this bag is worth the money.”

“Handsome, you should put your money where your mouth is if you love her.”

…

Under the barrage of the assistants’ sales pitches, the confused couple nodded and agreed to buy it.

The man swiped his card, and the girl happily hugged him with the bag.

For the girl, it didn’t matter whether the bag was worth 8888 yuan or not; what mattered was that the bag now belonged to her, and she didn’t spend a penny.

The female streamer flashed a smug smile, thinking, ‘Nice, made over 4000 [yuan] with tears.’

The bag only cost two hundred [yuan], and the streamer and the merchant split the profit 50/50, so wasn’t it making over 4000 [yuan] with tears?

At this point, viewers in the live broadcast room complained that the streamer was using manipulative tactics, and the bag was overpriced.

The female streamer retorted disdainfully, “If a man isn’t willing to buy a bag for his girlfriend, how can he prove his love? With words? 8888 for a crocodile skin bag is expensive? Don’t be ridiculous, tipping at a bar costs hundreds [of yuan], your love is too cheap. Sisters, you have to see the situation clearly and know your worth. Nowadays, any woman who can breathe doesn’t have to worry about finding a man, but if a man wants to find a wife, he needs a house, a car, and a bride price. Right? If he can’t even spend less than a month’s salary to buy you a bag before marriage, can you expect him to treat you well after marriage? Sisters, remember two things I say. First, a man is like a dog, you put a leash on him, and he will follow you. Second, the difference between a man and a dog is that you spend money to raise a dog, and a man spends money to raise you. If he can’t do that, why not just raise a dog instead of having a boyfriend? Do you understand?”

Comments:

“That makes sense!”

“That’s how it is.”

“What you said is so true, my bestie is dating five boyfriends at the same time, and they all know about each other, but they don’t dare to say anything.”

“I also ask my boyfriend to buy things for me. If he doesn’t, I’ll find someone who will. It’s hard to find a three-legged toad, but there are plenty of three-legged men [meaning men are easily replaceable].”

“I’m speechless! You’d abandon all shame just to sell a bag.”

…

The female streamer immediately signaled to her assistant, who silenced the viewers who posted dissenting comments, leaving only those who agreed with her.

‘A bunch of trash, trying to ruin my hustle,’ the female streamer thought to herself.

After silencing the opposition in the live broadcast, the female streamer was about to look for another target.

Just then, Yang Chen and Yu Shishi walked by, talking and laughing.

The female streamer’s eyes lit up. A handsome guy and a beautiful girl, they look like they have money. The next victims are them…

(Second update today, asking for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets.)