Versatile Sword Cultivator

Chapter 60 – Who is the one being tricked in the end

Zhang Guangwei's words only made Gu Qiuxue angrier.

She originally just wanted to treat everyone to a street food stall, but now she was being forced to spend over fifty thousand.

She was already fed up with Zhang Guangwei.

"Little Chen, I might have to spend a lot of your money today. Just consider it a loan from you," Gu Qiuxue whispered to Lin Jichen.

Lin Jichen smiled and leaned close to Gu Qiuxue's soft, delicate ear, his breath warm, almost kissing her.

"Sis, I've told you, my money is your money."

Gu Qiuxue blushed, her body tingling from Lin Jichen's proximity.

Lin Jichen seemed reluctant to pull away and continued, "Don't worry, Sis. This guy likes to show off. Today, we'll make him pay dearly."

Gu Qiuxue was so embarrassed and dizzy that she barely heard what Lin Jichen said.

"Are you Dr. Zhang?"

Lin Jichen walked up to Zhang Guangwei.

"My sister often mentions you, saying you're humble, polite, righteous, and always ready to help."

Although Zhang Guangwei didn't know what Lin Jichen was up to, he enjoyed the flattery.

"Haha, no, no, it's just colleagues helping each other."

Lin Jichen immediately put on a regretful expression.

"I have something to apologize for, Brother Zhang. Actually, my sister and I are cousins, real relatives."

Zhang Guangwei was overjoyed, "Really? But your sister said..."

"She used me as a shield to avoid unreliable suitors. But seeing how trustworthy you are today, I decided to be honest with you," Lin Jichen said, looking embarrassed.

Zhang Guangwei was ecstatic, laughing and affectionately putting his arm around Lin Jichen's shoulder.

"Thank you for being honest with me. Don't worry, from now on, your problems are my problems. If you need help, just ask."

Lin Jichen looked surprised, "Really?"

"Of course!"

"Actually, there is something, but I'm embarrassed to say..."

"Go ahead, your Brother Zhang has some connections and resources in the Capital City," Zhang Guangwei said proudly, thinking the kid was finally showing his true colors.

Lin Jichen looked dejected, "Actually, my sports car is rented. I just wanted to show off."

Zhang Guangwei was even happier, pretending to comfort him, "It's okay, young people wanting to save face is normal. How much did the rental cost? I'll cover it."

"No need for that, but I do need your help with something."

"Go ahead."

"I... I reserved a private room at this hotel to show off, but I can't afford it..."

"Which floor?"

"Umm... the top floor."

"Damn!"

Zhang Guangwei cursed, his eyes nearly popping out.

"What did you say? You reserved... the top floor? The deposit alone is a hundred thousand!"

Lin Jichen looked panicked, "I gave all my sister's savings..."

What!

Everyone was shocked.

This kid had some guts!

"Qiuxue, is your brother telling the truth?" Zhang Guangwei asked hurriedly.

Gu Qiuxue looked at everyone, hesitated, then looked at Lin Jichen.

Lin Jichen gave her a wink.

"Yes... it's true..."

Gu Qiuxue chose to stand by Lin Jichen without hesitation, even if it meant losing face.

"Your brother is too reckless. The top floor's deposit is a hundred thousand, and a meal there costs hundreds of thousands," Zhang Guangwei said, both anxious and angry.

Lin Jichen walked up to Gu Qiuxue, head down, admitting his mistake.

"Sis, I know I was wrong. You can scold me or hit me when we get home, I'll accept it."

Lin Jichen stood where only Gu Qiuxue could see, winking at her as he spoke.

Gu Qiuxue roughly guessed Lin Jichen's intention and awkwardly faced everyone.

"I know it's my fault for not disciplining my brother well. So, today's birthday celebration is over. I'll take my brother home. Goodbye, everyone."

With that, the two siblings were about to leave.

Zhang Guangwei panicked. Such a good opportunity to get closer was right in front of him.

Moreover, this might be his only chance.

Because he usually couldn't even get a date with Gu Qiuxue.

"Wait!"

In a hurry, Zhang Guangwei called out to the siblings.

"Qiuxue, since your brother already reserved the room, let's eat there. I'll cover all the expenses."

Zhang Guangwei's heart bled as he said this.

He originally just wanted to treat Gu Qiuxue to a meal on the second floor, costing tens of thousands.

But the top floor's expenses...

Fortunately, he had some savings from years of being a doctor.

He was planning to implement both his first and second plans.

In his previous life, he hadn't spent this much money, so he thought the first plan would suffice.

But now, dining on the top floor, if he didn't win over Gu Qiuxue today, it would be too risky.

If he could win her over, spending more money would be worth it.

No pain, no gain, Zhang Guangwei decided to go all out!

"How can we accept this, Dr. Zhang? Really, there's no need," Gu Qiuxue quickly refused. Although she disliked Zhang Guangwei, her kind heart didn't want to take advantage of him.

But Zhang Guangwei had ulterior motives and insisted on taking everyone to the top floor.

The luxury of the top floor was beyond everyone's imagination.

Zhang Guangwei gritted his teeth and ordered a table full of exquisite dishes, along with several bottles of fine wine he had never tasted.

Thus, everyone started the meal, celebrating Gu Qiuxue's birthday.

During the meal, everyone was grateful for Zhang Guangwei's generosity, enjoying delicacies they had never tasted before.

Lin Jichen, on the other hand, was too busy eating to speak.

Gu Qiuxue felt uncomfortable, feeling indebted and finding no pleasure in the food.

Halfway through the meal, several bottles of wine were already gone.

Zhang Guangwei quietly got up and called a waiter, "I stored two bottles of wine at your hotel before. Please bring them."

The waiter complied, soon bringing two bottles of red wine.

"Everyone, this is my treasured wine, top-notch in taste. I was reluctant to bring it out, but today, for Qiuxue's birthday, I decided to share it!"

Cheers!

Everyone applauded, praising Zhang Guangwei's generosity.

Zhang Guangwei opened the wine and poured a glass for everyone.

Then he stood up and raised his glass, "Let's have a toast to Qiuxue's birthday!"

Everyone obliged, standing up.

Lin Jichen raised his glass, sniffed it discreetly, and noticed something off. He put down the wine and picked up a glass of juice instead.