Chapter 21: Chapter 21

C21 – Doubting

After cycling through three card readers, the store employees finally faced the facts.

The young man in plain clothes…

Was a super-wealthy individual!

Even the bank cards of major tycoons didn’t boast funds in the hundreds of millions.

The staff even wondered if there was a hidden camera somewhere, capturing their reactions for an online reveal.

But no such person was in sight.

Instead, a crowd of onlookers had gathered.

“Could you speed it up?”

Zhao Yuegu couldn’t help but prompt them.

“Sure, sure.”

The clerk picked up the pace.

Zhao Yuegu slipped into new shoes and tucked the muddy old ones into a bag.

Xueman had made them, and they were too precious to discard.

Yet, to the staff and onlookers, this seemed bizarre.

He was clearly wealthy, and those shoes were clearly soiled!

Why not just throw them away?

The man was an enigma!

Zhao Yuegu, unconcerned with their bewilderment, handed over the other new pair of shoes to the security guard.

The guard was taken aback by the gesture.

He hadn’t seen this coming.

Without giving the guard a chance to decline, Zhao Yuegu re-entered the mall and picked out clothes that fit him perfectly.

Emerging later, he looked like a completely different person.

His striking appearance drew eyes wherever he went.

Particularly from girls in breezy outfits who stole glances his way.

A few even boldly asked for his WeChat.

“Have we met before?”

Zhao Yuegu’s lips quirked in amusement.

Such a cliché pickup line!

But then the girl gasped, her hand flying to her mouth.

“Ah! You’re Mr. Watermelon!”

“I’ve seen your videos online.”

“Weren’t you up in the mountains?”

Zhao Yuegu was taken aback.

Since when had he become so recognizable?

To be identified on the street was unnerving.

The girl’s exclamation drew a crowd.

Zhao Yuegu’s recent internet fame, thanks to an exorbitantly priced watermelon and his striking good looks, had stirred excitement.

Seeing him in person thrilled many of the girls.

After all, Zhao Yuegu’s attractiveness was exceptional.

He had never encountered such a spectacle before.

It felt just like chasing after a celebrity.

Eventually, he had no choice but to gesture dismissively.

“Sorry folks, I’ve got things to do.”

Leveraging his strength, he effortlessly made his way through the crowd.

Yet, his appearance at the mall didn’t stay under wraps for long; it was quickly broadcasted online, sparking another round of fervent discussion among netizens.

When the female fans from Zeffari City caught wind of the news, they were so thrilled they nearly cried tears of joy.

“Mr. Watermelon’s here, let’s get moving!”

But by the time they reached the spot, Zhao Yuegu had already left.

By then, Zhao Yuegu had casually checked into a room, taken a shower, and gone to sleep, emphasizing a certain nonchalance in his actions.

After a brief rest, Zhao Yuegu got ready for a major shopping spree.

But first, he needed a vehicle to transport his purchases.

On a whim, Zhao Yuegu bought two of the priciest domestic Pollen smartphones, which led to a sudden realization.

The village had no electricity!

He’d need a generator!

But with no fuel in the village, how would he power it?

It was quite the conundrum.

Ultimately, Zhao Yuegu found himself at an import car dealership.

This place specialized in various brands of imported cars, all with hefty price tags.

Zhao Yuegu was in the market for a vehicle himself.

“Do you have any off-roaders with a bit more grunt?”

There were plenty of sports cars on display, but they were of no practical use to Zhao Yuegu!

“Absolutely, whether it’s a Toyota Prado or a Mercedes-Benz GLE, they both boast impressive off-road capabilities.”

“We also have access to the Pegasus and the military-grade Hummer from Mu Country,” the dealer added.

Zhao Yuegu gave a nod of approval.

Despite Zeffari being a less developed county town, its size attracted dealerships willing to trade in luxury vehicles.

Clearly, the dealership’s success was of little concern; it seemed the owner was more about passion than profit.

But Zhao Yuegu’s attention was ultimately captured by an off-road vehicle with a bull emblem.

Its bright yellow exterior, sharp contours, and sci-fi aesthetic were irresistible.

The key feature was its ample ground clearance, and in comparison to other off-road vehicles, it boasted a more striking appearance.

The female sales associate couldn’t help but smile.

“This is Lamborghini’s latest SUV, the Urus, with a V8 engine, capable of accelerating to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.5 seconds, and it comes with an all-wheel-drive system…”

“How much is it?”

“Sorry, this model is for display only and not for sale. But we can place an order for you, starting at four million.”

“I’ll offer six million. I want this one.”

“I’ll need to check with the manager.”

……

Before long, Zhao Yuegu had the car purchase contract in hand.

The transaction was seamless—card swiped, car acquired, and registration completed on-site without any delay.

Zhao Yuegu swung open the door and inhaled the rich scent of the premium leather interior.

Delightful!

“No need for a generator now.”

“And it comes with wireless charging, which is quite nice.”

But as he ignited the engine, the roar reminiscent of a wild beast, Zhao Yuegu came to an abrupt halt.

“I don’t have a driver’s license!”

“Oh my goodness!”

The female sales associate nearly collapsed upon hearing this.

Just how wealthy could he be?

Surely, some rich heir.

Buying a car without even having a license!

But there was a solution.

Zhao Yuegu casually hired another sales associate named Sun Ying to serve as his driver.

Sun Ying gripped the wheel, her nerves on edge.

For her, the day was turning out to be surreal.

The man in the passenger seat turned out to be wealthier than her own brother!

Indeed, her brother owned the dealership, and she was there just to sample life.

In reality, the dealership was a front for her brother to siphon money from their parents under the guise of selling cars—he never really expected to make a sale.

Yet Zhao Yuegu’s lavish spending shattered her preconceptions.

“His clothes don’t scream wealth, but the balance in his account… it’s more than my family’s entire wealth!”

“The car, fully equipped, would cost just over five million, but he casually dropped six million without batting an eye.”

“And what was that about not needing to buy a generator?”

Buying a car just to charge his phone?

Wouldn’t a power bank have sufficed?

The world of the wealthy is truly beyond comprehension!

After purchasing the car, she was shocked to discover that the man didn’t even have a driver’s license! Who was he, really? Driven by curiosity, Sun Ying took on the role of Zhao Yuegu’s personal driver.

“What does Mr. Zhao do for a living?” Sun Ying eventually couldn’t resist asking.

“I’m a farmer.”

Sun Ying raised an eyebrow in disbelief. A farmer? Could farming really be that lucrative these days? With assets over a hundred million in his account?

“You must be quite the comedian,” she said.

Zhao Yuegu just touched his nose, clearly not interested in elaborating.

“Come on, help me pick up a few items.”

“Sure, no problem. Where to?”

“The farmers’ market.”

“…”

Sun Ying nearly crashed the car into a tree. Driving such a fancy car to the farmers’ market? What was he thinking?

“Brother, you can’t be serious.”

“Do I look like the type to joke around? Let’s get moving.”

Sun Ying’s mood soured when she saw Zhao Yuegu purchasing a heap of hoes, iron shovels, picks, and other farming implements. And when he nonchalantly tossed them into the backseat of the car, she felt on the verge of a meltdown. This was a six-million-yuan luxury vehicle—a Lamborghini, the epitome of opulence, the dream car for many! And he was loading it with farming tools as if it were a pickup truck? It was sheer madness!

But this was merely the beginning.