Tang Yu snorted, "We don't even know if it's real gold yet. Maybe it's just gilded to fool people."
She had tried to ask earlier, but Lin Fan had ignored her, so she now held a grudge against him.
Zhang Liang nodded repeatedly, "It's definitely real!"
He put his arm around Tang Yu's waist and coaxed her, "Don't take it to heart. When we eat later, I'll teach him a lesson."
"Never mind if it's not gold. Even if it is, it's just something left by the elders. Once it's gone, it's gone."
Tang Yu felt much better hearing this. "That's right. You're earning over ten thousand yuan a month now. In a few years, you'll save up a lot of money, much more than that stingy classmate of yours!"
"You're amazing too, my dear. Aren't you going to college? Once you graduate, you'll be an intellectual. Then, if you pass the civil service exam, you'll have a stable job that everyone envies!"
The two of them continued to praise each other, embracing sweetly as they headed to Juxian Tower.
At the gold shop.
The owner held a blowtorch in his left hand and a golden compass in his right, melting the gold.
Lin Fan watched intently.
The blue flame scorched the golden compass, but it didn't change color and showed no immediate reaction.
However, Lin Fan didn't dare to let his guard down.
Each gram cost over three hundred yuan. If the owner was greedy, he could easily pocket ten or even dozens of grams.
Who would he complain to then?
Just then, his phone rang with the tune: "The big windmill creaks and turns..."
"Who is it?"
Lin Fan asked himself helplessly, then fumbled for his phone while keeping an eye on the shop owner.
The screen displayed a familiar name: Su Yurou!
Lin Fan thought for a moment, then hung up.
He could talk later; he didn't have time for idle chat now.
"The big windmill creaks and turns..."
Before Lin Fan could put his phone back in his pocket, the ringtone sounded again.
While watching the melting golden compass, he pressed the answer button and asked irritably, "Sister, I'm really busy right now. Why do you have to call at this time?"
"Huh?" Su Yurou was taken aback. "Sister Wang Ying is back."
"Xiao Fan, who is the beautiful woman you're busy with now?"
Su Yurou's tone was sour, clearly jealous.
"I..." Lin Fan asked weakly, "How did you know?"
Logically, Wang Ying shouldn't have told Su Yurou about this!
"Tsk tsk, your Miss Wang Ying was up late last night, not sleeping, and showing off your affection on her WeChat Moments!"
Su Yurou had happened to see it just before going to bed, but Wang Ying deleted the post within a minute.
Lin Fan frowned and said anxiously, "I have something going on here. I'll tell you later."
"Until when?"
Su Yurou's tone was full of resentment. "Xiao Fan, isn't it my turn now?"
"I..." Lin Fan deeply regretted not being able to control himself back then.
Su Yurou giggled, "I'm in the car now. I'll be there soon."
"Xiao Fan, I'm not asking you to do anything like kissing and hugging or carrying me high like you do with Sister Wang Ying. Can we at least meet?"
Lin Fan scratched his head. "Alright, I'm not at home right now. I'm on the commercial street in town."
"If you're looking for me, just come to Juxian Tower. I've made plans to have dinner with classmates."
Su Yurou said "Oh," then suddenly seemed to remember something, and said excitedly, "Okay, I'll go get dressed. Wait for me!"
After hanging up the phone and waiting for another half an hour, Lin Fan finally walked out of the gold shop carrying a bulging cloth bag.
The bag was filled with exchanged gold jewelry. Except for a few items he didn't like, he had almost emptied the shop owner's stock.
He couldn't help it.
His sister-in-law and Song Yue would be back in a few days, and he needed so much, there wasn't enough time, so he had to pick from what was available.
"Oh no!"
Lin Fan smacked his forehead hard.
His Centurion Black Gold Card was with Tian Mengyao!
He had sold over 400,000 yuan worth of gold, and she might be eyeing that money now.
"Alas!"
After much thought, Lin Fan had no choice but to suppress his worries for the time being.
After all, she hadn't done anything yet. If he brought it up specifically now, it would seem like he was suspecting a gentleman of being petty.
Lin Fan, carrying the cloth bag, hurried towards Juxian Tower.
In a private room at Juxian Tower.
Zhang Liang and Tang Yu were discussing how to rip Lin Fan off later.
Didn't you just sell your family heirloom!
Aren't you being secretive and afraid to let outsiders know!
Since it's just squandering what the elders left behind, we'll help you out!
"One abalone for everyone, and sea cucumber too!"
Tang Yu's gaze lingered on the most expensive dishes on the menu.
"Sure, no problem!"
Zhang Liang seemed nonchalant. It wasn't his money anyway, so he might as well order extravagantly!
Tang Yu thought for a moment, then suddenly worried, "What if that kid can't afford it then?"
"At worst, I'll pay. Spending a meal's worth of money to humiliate that kid once is worth it, I think!"
Zhang Liang curled his lips and added, "He stayed in the countryside for too long and doesn't know his place after opening a small clinic."
"Compared to the big city, his little town is not even worth looking at."
Tang Yu nodded seriously, "Yes, exactly!"
Why did she fancy Zhang Liang? Wasn't it because he had a good job in the city with a high income?
Compared to that, even if he came from a rural family, it wasn't so unacceptable.
After all, people have origins, but money doesn't!
Who asks about the social status of money when they receive it?
While the two were choosing dishes, Lin Fan, guided by a waiter, hurried into the private room.
"Excuse me, I'm a bit late."
Lin Fan first apologized politely, then found a seat and sat down.
"Sit at the head of the table. You're the boss today!"
Zhang Liang deliberately put him on the spot.
"I have a friend coming later."
The dining table in the private room was for six people. Lin Fan moved inward, leaving a spacious spot for Su Yurou.
"Your friend?"
Zhang Liang was very curious and asked, "Is it one of our classmates?"
Lin Fan shook his head. "No, just a business friend."
Zhang Liang and Tang Yu exchanged glances, and both saw the word "showing off" in each other's eyes.
Someone who opened a clinic in a village and had "business friends."
Showing off!
Keep showing off!
Let's see how long you can keep it up!
"Come, come, Xiao Fan, you order first."
After Zhang Liang said this, he called the waiter in.
Lin Fan, who was hungry, ordered a few hearty dishes he liked.
Tang Yu leaned towards Zhang Liang and whispered, "He's really saving face. He's only ordering country food, nothing expensive but filling."