How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 89

Refused Repeatedly: What’s Wrong with a Ride-Hailing Driver Having Some Money?

Fueled by the promise of tips from her fans, the female streamer grew even bolder.

She pointed the camera at Yang Chen’s chest, carefully avoiding showing his face to her viewers.

“Handsome, are you also a graduate of the University of Finance and Economics?” the streamer asked.

Yang Chen nodded. “Yes! I graduated last year.”

“Really? You’re a senior! I just graduated. I’m from the School of Foreign Languages, what about you?” she pressed.

“I majored in Marketing,” Yang Chen replied.

“Hello, senior! Can I add you on WeChat? We could hang out sometime,” the streamer suggested.

Yang Chen demurred. “Let’s skip it. I don’t know you well enough. Guys, you should grab a taxi back. I can’t give you a ride.”

Zhou Wenkai and the other two nodded in agreement.

“What about you? Calling a *daijia* [designated driver service]? Where’s your car parked?” Zhou Wenkai inquired.

“Being this drunk, I definitely need a *daijia*. My car is right here,” Yang Chen said, gesturing towards the Bugatti Veyron.

The scene froze. A stunned silence fell over them.

The female streamer’s mouth fell slightly open in surprise as she stared blankly at Yang Chen.

Zhou Wenkai and the others quickly surged forward.

“Bro, you’re not kidding, are you? This is your car?” Zhou Wenkai asked, disbelief lacing his voice.

Yang Chen took out the key and pressed the unlock button.

The Bugatti’s headlights flashed on, cutting through the night like a beacon.

“Holy crap! Bro! You even bought a Bugatti!” Zhou Wenkai exclaimed.

Liang Wendi chimed in, “Bro, if you’d said you were this awesome, I wouldn’t have bothered applying for a job. I would have just come to work for you!”

The three of them swarmed the Bugatti, excitedly stroking it as if it were a long-awaited lover.

“It’s just a means of transportation, nothing special. I just drove it in for maintenance this afternoon, and when I got back, you called and said you were here, so I came straight over. I didn’t mean to show off, don’t get me wrong,” Yang Chen explained.

Zhou Wenkai clapped him on the shoulder. “Damn it! We’re brothers! Your awesomeness is our awesomeness! We’re happy for you!”

Liang Wendi echoed, “Yeah! We know what kind of person you are. We won’t misunderstand. Don’t overthink it.”

Chen Zhengyuan added, “Good brother, I’ll report to your company tomorrow.”

Yang Chen smiled and nodded. “Okay, I was overthinking it. It’s getting late. You guys should grab a taxi back quickly.”

Zhou Wenkai and the others nodded. Just then, a taxi arrived, and they piled in and sped off.

Meanwhile, the female streamer’s live stream chat was exploding with comments.

“Streamer, why aren’t you making a move? Still waiting for a carnival [virtual gift worth a lot of money]? Quickly ask for the car owner’s WeChat.”

“Go for it! The carnival is ready. If you can get his WeChat, I’ll send it immediately!”

“Feels like the streamer is losing face. She was showing off in front of the car owner, saying he couldn’t afford this kind of car, and that buying a Porsche would let him experience the ‘flaws’ of a sports car. Haha… I can’t stop laughing.”

…

Reading the teasing comments in the live stream, the female streamer felt a flush of embarrassment creep up her neck.

However, driven by the desire to secure the promised carnival from her fans and to get to know this impressive senior who had graduated just a year ago, she mustered her courage and approached Yang Chen.

“Senior, can I add you on WeChat?” she asked, her voice a little shaky.

Yang Chen shook his head. “No. I’m not interested in adding a small-time streamer.”

The streamer immediately pointed to the number of viewers in her live stream to impress Yang Chen. “Senior, there are more than 1,000 people in my live stream! Is that still a small-time streamer?”

“Who knows if they’re bots,” Yang Chen countered.

The female streamer bristled. “Senior, you can reject me, but you can’t insult me! Everyone in my live stream is a real person, not a single robot!”

Yang Chen nodded, not wanting to argue. “Then you should continue your live stream. I’m going to find a *daijia* to go home.”

He pulled out his phone to find a *daijia* he knew.

The female streamer quickly interjected, “Senior, senior, you’re looking for a *daijia*? Look no further! I can drive! Although I haven’t driven a Bugatti before, I have driven a Porsche. I’ll drive you for free, okay?”

Yang Chen smiled wryly. “Then if you sit in it, will you feel hot?” [Implying she’s only interested in his wealth.]

The female streamer was taken aback.

Chat:

“Haha… I’m dying of laughter.”

“It must be hot! It’s rare to get close to a rich senior. Of course, it’s hot!”

“Driving for a *dalao* [big shot/important person] for free? Is that even allowed?”

“Is this free driving a legitimate driving?”

“Oh, is the streamer taking the initiative to drive for *dalao* for free?”

…

The female streamer hesitated for a moment. “I’m a serious girl! How could I just ‘get hot’ in someone else’s car? I’ll drive you home for free, but you have to allow me to keep the live stream on the whole time. Is that okay, senior?”

Yang Chen, feeling dizzy and sleepy, just wanted to get home and sleep.

So, he tossed the keys to the streamer and slumped into the passenger seat.

The streamer excitedly held the car keys in front of the camera. “Babies, did you see that? This is the Bugatti Veyron’s car key! I’m now going to take everyone to experience the thrill of the Bugatti Veyron from the first-person perspective!”

She hopped into the car and secured her phone in the front.

Then, she fastened her seat belt and carefully surveyed the car’s controls.

Yang Chen glanced at her. “Junior, are your driving skills up to par?”

The streamer quickly reassured him, “Senior, don’t worry! My driving skills are definitely up to par! I guarantee you’ll have a comfortable ride!”

Chat:

“Oh, you dog streamer, so proactive!”

“What kind of car hasn’t *dalao* driven? Are you sure your driving skills are up to par?”

“It’s good to be rich. You just need to lie down, and the girl will work hard to make you comfortable.”

“Hey, hey, hey, speeding, speeding! This is real driving, not the kind of ‘driving’ you guys are thinking about!”

“Hello everyone, I’m new here. Is this the school bus to kindergarten?”

“The car door is welded shut. No one can get out!”

…

Yang Chen nodded. “What’s your name?”

“Replying to senior, my name is Li Qinqin. What about you?” the female streamer replied.

Yang Chen nodded. “I’ll tell you my name when we have *yuanfen* [fate/destiny]. Now, go to Binjiang Villa.”

Then, he closed his eyes and fell silent.

Li Qinqin was shocked again. She whispered to her fans in the live stream, “Babies, did you hear that? My senior lives in Binjiang Villa, a villa area where the lowest price is 100 million [RMB, roughly $14 million USD].”

Chat:

“Wow, the lowest is 100 million? That’s too expensive!”

“The lowest is a small goal [Chinese internet slang for 100 million RMB]. I can’t afford it even if I live a few more lifetimes!”

“Are we using *yi* [100 million] as the unit now? I suspect the country forgot to bring me along when it was leading everyone to get rich!”

“It’s normal. A *dalao* who can drive this kind of car wouldn’t match his status if he didn’t live in this kind of villa.”

…

Li Qinqin took a deep breath, started the car, and drove away.

Her tentative driving made everyone nervous.

Yang Chen quickly asked, “Are you really okay?”

Li Qinqin quickly replied, “Yes! Senior, don’t worry! I definitely have no problem! Just lie down and relax. Leave it to me!”

Yang Chen nodded and closed his eyes to rest.

He didn’t know how long it had been, but the car arrived at the entrance of the villa area.

The gatekeepers quickly opened the electric gate and saluted Yang Chen’s car.

Li Qinqin whispered, “Senior, where are we going now?”

“Go to Villa No. 1,” Yang Chen replied.

“Ah? How do I get to Villa No. 1?” Li Qinqin asked.

“Enter the gate, turn left, there’s a bridge leading to the center of the lake. Just stop by the bridge,” Yang Chen instructed.

Li Qinqin nodded and carefully drove over.

She parked the car by the bridge, and Yang Chen waved his hand. “I’m here. You can go back.”

Li Qinqin quickly replied, “Senior, do you live in that villa in the center of the lake? Can I go up and take a look? I’m a little thirsty. Can I go to your house for a glass of water?”

Yang Chen shook his head. “No! I’m used to living alone, so I won’t invite you in for a drink. Get out of the car and go back. Be careful on the road.”

Li Qinqin was speechless, thinking that this guy was such a straight man [insensitive to women’s advances]. How could he be so direct with a girl?

But she still had a mission, so she persisted. “Then senior, can I add you on WeChat? Please? If you add me as a friend, my fans will give me a carnival. Please? Pretty please?”

Yang Chen smiled. “I’m a person who believes in *yuanfen*. Goodbye. If you get out of the car and go back, then I’ll add you as a friend.”

Chat:

“As expected of a *dalao*. He speaks and acts directly and decisively.”

“Haha… the streamer is being rejected repeatedly for the first time.”

“*Dalao*’s reasons for rejecting people are so special. Who can say for sure about this thing called *yuanfen*? Haha…”

“Too miserable! It’s simply a human tragedy!”

“This is what a *dalao* should be like in my heart. If he accepted, would he still be a *dalao*?”

“Did you see that? The woman you like is kneeling and licking someone else to add her as a friend, and they’re not even willing.”