Lin Xi walked outside in a very good mood. Although it wasn't hot in Shanghai in June, the sun was already quite strong.

Luckily I brought a sun umbrella; after all, my skin still needs to be protected by myself.

What should I eat? Lin Xi pondered. She already had 15 yuan, and there would be even more in the future, so she definitely had to have a big meal.

Lin Xi opened the most popular review app at the moment, which contained many bloggers' reviews. She saw a highly-rated upscale restaurant called "Xiang Yuan Zhen," which cost 7000 yuan per person and up.

Wow, that's really expensive. This is it. After selecting her target, Lin Xi immediately called a luxury car to go there. Now that she had money, she should spend it and enjoy herself.

"Madam, we've arrived. Please take your belongings and be careful."

Okay, thank you.

Lin Xi got out of the car with her bag. Private cars are really different; they're much more comfortable than regular taxis. Once she's saved enough money, she'll definitely buy her own car.

The system sighed helplessly and silently made a mental note of it.

When the receptionist saw people arrive at the restaurant, she quickly went up to inquire, her face bearing an elegant and polite smile, without a trace of disdain.

"Hello ma'am, how many are in your party?"

"One person, do you have a private room?" Lin Xi returned the smile politely. She thought she would be laughed at for dressing like this. It turned out that they weren't all brainless people like in the novels. After all, such a high-class restaurant had basic service etiquette.

"Excuse me, ma'am, the private rooms are all booked, but there's a window seat on the second floor, would that be alright?" the receptionist said apologetically.

"Okay, please take me there, thank you." Lin Xi wasn't bothered; she just preferred peace and quiet, so it didn't matter if there was no food available—she could eat anywhere.

"Okay, ma'am, I'll take you there right away. This way, please."

Stepping into the restaurant, the light, tableware, and chairs are all light blue, giving one the illusion of being on the Aegean coast. The romantic and beautiful decor, the exquisite European-style cuisine, and the Mediterranean flair are all present.

Lin Xi was very satisfied with the environment and service, and even became looking forward to the dishes.

I just sat down here.

"You're not leaving. You're not leaving until things are settled here. Don't push your luck."

"I'm sorry, sir. It was my oversight. I'm really sorry."

The noisy argument broke the quiet of the restaurant. Lin Xi turned her head and looked at the table next to her. She saw a girl standing next to a middle-aged man, bowing her head and apologizing repeatedly. However, the middle-aged man's roaring did not stop, and he was still holding the girl's hand tightly.

Lin Xi noticed that her hands were red from being gripped so tightly.

"What happened?"

"Oh, it's really no big deal. This girl accidentally stepped on someone's foot while walking by. The girl kept apologizing, but he insisted that she wipe it clean for him with her hand."

"There are all kinds of people out there. This girl is just unlucky. This guy doesn't seem like someone you can talk to."

"That's not all. They even demanded 10 yuan in compensation after cleaning it up, claiming that his shoes were a designer brand. But everyone here can tell they're fake. They can only bully this girl."

"That's true. We can only watch the show, otherwise we'll get ourselves into trouble."

Lin Xi listened for a while, then frowned.

"Lin Ziyi, you should just pay up. Otherwise, it'll be so awkward for everyone to see." The girl with her looked annoyed and advised from the side, not standing up for her friend at all, but instead adding fuel to the fire.

"See, your friend is more sensible. He quickly paid the money and that's it. I'm not short of money. I just wanted to teach you a lesson so you know who you shouldn't mess with." The middle-aged man became even more arrogant, and noticing the gazes gathering around him, he became even more smug.

See? Everyone's impressed by my domineering presence!

"But... I'm just someone who's just entered society. I came here with a friend to see what it's like. I don't have that much money... Brother, I didn't mean to. I've already wiped it for you..." Lin Ziyi looked up and pleaded.

The middle-aged man's face flashed with surprise the moment she looked up. His tone softened instantly, and he tossed his hair, flashing what he thought was a handsome smile, saying, "Actually, it's okay if you don't pay."

"Really?" Lin Ziyi looked at the man in front of her with anticipation.

"If you just come with me tonight for a while, it'll be fine, how about it?"

The girl next to Lin Ziyi quickly shoved her, "Ziyi, hurry up and agree, or you'll really have to pay that much money back."

Lin Ziyi looked conflicted, and her wet expression made Lin Xi feel sorry for her.

"Ding, the system is scanning and identifying."

Name: Lin Ziyi

Age: 23

Height: 165

Weight: XNUM X kg

Overall appearance score: 89 points

Current favorability towards the host: 0 (out of 100)

Cashback rate: 10%.

"Just because you say it's a brand doesn't mean it is. Who knows if it's a high-quality counterfeit?"

A cool voice came from behind. Lin Xi got up and went to Lin Ziyi's side, pulled her behind her, and gently comforted her, "It's okay, leave it to me."

Lin Ziyi looked at the girl who had suddenly appeared like a ray of light to save her, her eyes slightly reddening, and a warm current surged in her heart.

The middle-aged man was instantly annoyed that the masked woman was interrupting his good time. He said in a harsh tone, "And what kind of person are you? Do you think you can compensate me? But even with your looks, you're not good enough. And you're wearing a mask. Are you so ugly that you can't be seen in public? Only your voice is okay. Hahaha."

The middle-aged man sitting next to him all laughed mockingly.

Lin Ziyi stepped forward from behind and mustered her courage to say, "Don't hurt innocent people. I'll stay with you tonight..."

Lin Xi pulled her back again, interrupting her, "Be good, with me here today, no one will dare to bully you."

After all, someone who can afford to buy a high-quality replica of a wealthy person probably doesn't have a very good background.

Lin Xi's eyes instantly turned cold as she stared at the middle-aged man with a chilling gaze. She said calmly, "The brand testing center is right across the street. If this is true, I'll compensate you tenfold. Otherwise, you'll apologize to Ziyi!"

The middle-aged man, his sore spot hit, immediately jumped up and shouted, "What's wrong with your restaurant? You let just anyone in! Look at her, she doesn't even have a hundred yuan on her clothes. Does she deserve to eat with us? I'm your VIP customer, and you just stand by and watch her cause trouble? Call your manager over here!"

The manager arrived at the scene quickly. Looking at the two sides facing off, one side was a VIP customer, and the other side was someone dressed in cheap clothes from head to toe. He immediately made a decision and stepped forward.

"Madam, please leave. You are disturbing the dining experience of our other customers."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xi was instantly amused and exasperated. "Are you the manager here?"

"Yes," the manager replied with a disdainful look.

"Do you even know what happened? You just want to kick me out?"

She took back what she said earlier; there are still many brainless people. Indeed, novels are based on reality.

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