LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 697 - 697: I Need to Package Myself Better
Chapter 697: Chapter 697: I Need to Package Myself Better
After she fell asleep, he didn’t hang up and kept the call going until she woke up.
She was very shocked, feeling guilty for falling asleep on him and apologizing incessantly. He replied gently, assuring her it was okay. He enjoyed talking to her throughout the night and didn’t want to hang up.
Moved to tears, she declared, despite parental and societal objections, she would spend her entire life with Chen Yuan. She would marry no one else.
Mulling over it now, she was indeed naive to trust him so readily.
Qiao Yin had warned her numerous times about the high risks involved in Chen Yuan’s job, but she was obstinate, not taking Qiao Yin’s advice seriously, waiting hopefully for Chen Yuan to earn enough money and propose.
In her mind, Qiao Yin did not understand Chen Yuan. Only she knew how wonderful Chen Yuan was, how gentle and affectionate he was toward her.
However, reality slapped her hard. It’s only today she realized she never really knew Chen Yuan. She was trapped in the tender dream he spun without seeing his true face. Even Qiao Yin, who had only met Chen Yuan a few times, saw through him better than her.
Perhaps Qiao Yin was right. Those who’re involved are blinded, while onlookers see clearly.
On one side, Lu Yanxi was heartbroken, but on the other, Chen Yuan was spirited and energetic at that moment.
Even Lu Yanxi’s warning did not impact his good mood.
In his rented apartment of just over sixty-square meters, he was drinking fine red wine brought back from Yuan Baoxuan, enjoying a back and shoulder massage from Chen Yue.
His voice was very gentle, “I made some money in the casino today, I can’t let you go unrewarded for following me, here’s ten thousand for you to spend.”
To avoid taxes, all transactions at the casino are in cash, so he paid Chen Yue in cash.
Chen Yue, receiving only ten thousand while watching the remaining pile of cash in his bag, felt unsatisfied.
Chen Yuan had earned over a million from Yuan Baoxuan today, but only shared ten thousand with him, which seemed unfair.
He too, had made considerable efforts. Shouldn’t Chen Yuan at least give him half?
Giving him just ten thousand, was he treating him like a beggar?
Chen Yuan, more crafty than Chen Yue, saw right through him.
He calmly stated, “Stop looking. I need the rest of the money to improve my image, for clothes, shoes, belts, watches, makeup, hairstyle. These expenses are not small. Without these, I cannot attract high-end customers. Wait until I earn more, naturally, your share will increase. Don’t be shortsighted.”
Chen Yue figured he had a point, so he suppressed his discontent, laughing, “Of course, I understand the importance of image. Our first client was dissuaded by your shabbiness, your car wasn’t impressive, which made him less trusting, hence, we couldn’t make money off of him! As soon as you switched to a BMW, you caught a big fish.”
Chen Yuan took another sip of wine and poured a glass for Chen Yue, “As long as you understand. We are relatives from the same village, who have been supporting each other in the outside world. As long as you settle down and work steadily, my earnings won’t exclude you.”
He was now adopting the posture of a superior figure, his tone had become somewhat authoritative, but his voice remained gentle and non-aggressive, making him less intimidating.
Even though Chen Yue was not entirely satisfied, he had no choice but to submit as the money, after all, was earned thanks to Chen Yuan.
He grabbed the glass and drained it, “Don’t you worry. I follow you now, I know you, you’d never cheat your brother.”