With global currency devaluation, I'll wear these back and take my whole family flying!

Lin Yongqiang's actions also aroused Linda's dissatisfaction.

She scratched at Lin Yongqiang's arm with her fingernails, looking at him angrily.

At Linshui Pavilion, a single person's purchase costs at least a dollar. The three people opposite her spent enough money to buy her another bag.

But Lin Yongqiang completely ignored it; this was a matter of a man's pride, not money.

Besides, he doesn't need two or three extra dollars now.

"No need, Uncle, we'll pay for it ourselves."

Before her mother could refuse, Shen Ci interrupted expressionlessly.

Upon seeing this, the receptionist put the membership card down again, looking somewhat bewildered.

Lin Yongqiang chuckled as he looked at Shen Ci and said casually, "It's alright. The minimum top-up for a card here is ten yuan. If you don't come here often, it's not necessary."

Shen Jingjing just said that this is their first time here, so it's obvious that they haven't been here before.

Therefore, Lin Yongqiang subconsciously felt that the group was definitely just there for the novelty and would never become regulars in a place with such a low level of consumption.

Linda's expression grew even more smug upon hearing this, and she symbolically echoed, "Yongqiang is right. There's really no need to waste money if you don't come here often."

Shen Yingying secretly rolled her eyes. Lin Yongqiang seemed to be showing off his wealth, but in reality, he was subtly flaunting his newfound richness.

He's a leopard that can't change its spots; he's just as vain as he always was.

It used to be blatant vanity; now it's a subtle way of showing off.

It's truly a shame that God would let someone like him get rich.

Shen Ci was too lazy to waste words and simply said to the receptionist, "I'll get a card and top up 100 yuan."

One sentence left everyone present stunned.

One hundred dollars?

Lin Yongqiang subconsciously moved his gaze back and forth between Shen Ci and Shen Jingjing, his mouth half-open and he forgot to react for a long time.

Linda's eyes widened in disbelief.

The sisters Shen Jingjing and Shen Yingying were also somewhat stunned. They knew that Aci had made money in Longcheng for more than a year, but no one had asked how much. Now that Aci had asked for 100 yuan, it directly broke the sisters' original upper limit.

They thought Aci would only earn a few dozen yuan at most, but the reality was clearly more than that.

The receptionist snapped out of her daze and quickly said, "Okay, ma'am, please wait a moment."

I've been working at the front desk of Linshui Pavilion for a while now, and most customers only top up 10 or 20 yuan; it's rare to see anyone top up 50 yuan.

Today is the first time I've seen a customer who made a 100 RMB top-up on their first day of using the card.

Shen Ci filled in her mother's information on the membership card so that she could bring her aunt to the spa and hydrotherapy center more often.

After everything was settled, Shen Jingjing took the membership card and realized what was going on. Just as she was about to say something, she heard her daughter suddenly say to Lin Yongqiang, "Uncle, let's go in first. Goodbye."

Shen Jingjing then came to her senses and realized that her daughter was trying to save face for her.

She straightened her expression, gave Lin Yongqiang a calm smile, nodded slightly, and turned to leave without saying another word.

Lin Yongqiang was still in a daze when Linda's voice rang out: "Yongqiang, who is she? Is her family very rich? I've never heard you mention her before."

Lin Yongqiang pursed his lips, his face darkening slightly. He felt a sudden tightness in his chest, as if something was blocking his heart, making him feel suffocated.

Over the years, he had fantasized countless times about one day suddenly running into Shen Jingjing and reuniting with her, even though he had already achieved financial freedom, while Shen Jingjing remained unchanged.

He thought his dream had come true today, and he was filled with excitement. On the surface, he pretended to be calm and composed, putting on the appearance of a successful person. But he never expected that in the end, he would be the one who was slapped in the face by the other party with nonchalant ease.

He wanted to see Shen Jingjing's envious and regretful expressions.

But I didn't see anything; she was still the same as before.

"She pursued me more than ten years ago, but I didn't agree to date her." Lin Yongqiang's pride got the better of him, and he completely reversed the facts.

Linda didn't doubt it, but asked curiously, "More than ten years ago? Didn't she have a child?"

Lin Yongqiang nodded. This was the most unacceptable thing for him. Shen Jingjing had three children, while he was single and unmarried back then, and in the end, he failed to win over a single mother.

Linda pouted: "That's hilarious. She's a mother herself and still has the nerve to pursue you. Do you think you'd agree?"

Lin Yongqiang was unwilling to recall these things. Although a long time had passed, he still felt resentful and frustrated whenever he thought about them.

"You go in first, I'm going outside for a smoke."

In the private room, Shen Ci selected the best products and essential oils. The group changed into loose-fitting clothes, lay down, closed their eyes, and enjoyed a rare moment of leisure.

"Mom, who was that person just now?" Shen Ci asked curiously.

Before Shen Jingjing could answer, Shen Yingying blurted out with a laugh, "Aci, you really don't remember? You used to chase after your mother for over a year."

Shen Ci had absolutely no recollection of this person; perhaps she was too young at the time.

Shen Yingying continued, "He didn't have much money back then, and he liked to put on airs. When he was pursuing your mother, he bought her flowers and gave her gifts, but she returned them all."

“He likes to save face when he’s out, and he has to make a show of it when he treats people to meals. But he’s actually dirt poor. That’s what your mother dislikes most about him.”

Shen Ci found it amusing and couldn't help but ask, "Did he make money in business? He seems quite wealthy now."

"Hmph..." Shen Yingying scoffed, "He actually does business? That was because their old town area was demolished later, and they received several thousand yuan in compensation and more than a dozen houses."

During the massive redevelopment of urban villages in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, everyone who owned an old house made a fortune.

"Let's not talk about these things; they're all old news," Shen Jingjing said softly.

"Sis, the way he looked at you just now was exactly the same as before. Do you think he still likes you?"

“Aci is here, you’re just talking nonsense.”

“Aci has grown up so much, she must have a lot of suitors now.” At this point, Shen Yingying suddenly realized her niece was already a sophomore in college and couldn’t help but ask, “Aci, are you dating anyone?”

"We just broke up," Shen Ci said frankly, without hiding anything.

"Huh?" Shen Jingjing, who had been feeling drowsy from being so comfortable, immediately woke up upon hearing this: "You're in a relationship?"

Shen Ci corrected her again: "We've already broken up, and I'm currently single."

"With whom? Are they classmates?" Shen Jingjing pressed.

Shen Ci smiled helplessly: "Mom, it's all in the past, why are you asking so many questions? Why don't you tell me more about that uncle, and I'll tell you the details about my ex-boyfriend."

"You brat." Shen Jingjing sighed and obediently shut her mouth.