Returning to university, starting with confessing to his ex-wife, his counselor.

"What are you talking about? We have no money! Let's go back to the school cafeteria!"

Liang Chao glanced at Xiao Jiayu and said in a "resolute" tone.

Although the evil thought of indulging in meat had already overwhelmed his mind, his conscience was still stubbornly resisting.

Thinking that even if something were to happen, Xiao Jiayu should bring it up first. After repeatedly refusing, she couldn't resist his stubbornness and reluctantly agreed.

This is not a pretentious act, but rather an attempt to preserve one's reputation and leave room for future survival.

Thinking of this, he secretly glanced at the little turtle and couldn't help but ponder again.

He could sense that his best friend liked him, but it was only physical attraction, such as his height, appearance, and the fact that he had been nice to her before. He could also stir up her emotions, making her angry, happy, or insecure.

This kind of liking originates from genetic programming; it is both pure and passionate, yet superficial, and cannot withstand too much hardship.

It's fair to say that 99% of romantic relationships in the world begin in this way. If he wants a normal romantic relationship, it's perfectly fine to agree, or even take the initiative.

But unfortunately... if he wants to be a lord, he has to consider the possibility of things going wrong.

How can I get the turtle meat while ensuring she doesn't break up with me immediately after finding out I'm a slut... oops, I mean a patriarch?

At 6:30 p.m., the buildings on both sides of the street were painted orange-red by the setting sun. Liang Chao was driving when he caught sight of a couple arguing on the side of the road. He felt a little sympathetic and was also very worried.

"How's this [Very Thai] restaurant? I saw on Dianping that their pineapple fried rice is delicious!"

As Xiao Jiayu chattered on, she suddenly leaned close to Liang Chao, tilted her head back, puffed out her cheeks, and said in a cute and endearing manner.

"Liang Chao, I want to eat pineapple rice!"

Liang Chao stared straight ahead, his expression serious, completely unmoved by temptation.

"Eat my ass! I already said we have no money! We're going back to school right now!"

He spoke impatiently, but quietly turned the car around and drove towards the Wuhou Temple.

He had been to [Very Thai] before, not recently, but in his past life when he went there with his ex-girlfriend, inside the [Times Parkson] shopping mall.

In the passenger seat, Xiao Jiayu didn't notice the car turning around. She wiggled her hips slightly, took a cartoon wallet out of the rabbit backpack, and tossed it onto Liang Chao's lap.

"There's three thousand coins inside! It's my reward, Little Liangzi, why don't you thank me?"

"No, you really gave it to me!" Liang Chao looked down at the wallet on his lap and exclaimed in shock.

"This isn't your allowance for next month, is it? What will you do if you give it to me?"

"Hmph~ Mind your own business!"

Xiao Jiayu raised his chin, tilted his head to look out the window, and muttered softly, "I still have a little stash of money!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Chao's expression immediately became complicated.

Xiao Jiayu comes from a well-off family; it's obvious to anyone with half a brain. Leaving aside her ever-changing, expensive JK skirts, just the pair of Mikimoto seawater pearl earrings she wears alone cost over five thousand yuan at the department store.

But the problem is, what girl ever gives money to a boy?

"What do you mean? Are you showing off your strength, or are you implying that I'm poor?" Liang Chao didn't bend down to pick up the money, deliberately keeping a straight face.

"Huh!? I...I'm not!"

Seeing Liang Chao's "unhappy" expression, Xiao Jiayu was a little at a loss and quickly waved his hand.

"I noticed you only have a little over 500 yuan left in your account after you bought stocks. National Day is coming up soon, and you'll definitely want to take me out. If you don't have any money..."

The little girl was frantically explaining when Liang Chao frowned and said with displeasure.

"Are you teaching me how to do things?"

"......No!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiayu adorably puffed out her cheeks and remained silent.

Her big eyes darted around, trying to figure out how to coax Liang Chao into accepting the money, but then she saw him frown and speak sternly.

"Take the wallet, I'm too embarrassed to use a pink one. As for the money... just put it in my right pocket!"

After speaking, his expression softened slightly, and he glanced at Xiao Jiayu dismissively. "I'll let it go this time, but next time you give me money, remember to report it beforehand! Do you hear me?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiayu couldn't help but roll her eyes and deliberately drawled out her words:

"I heard you, Master Liang—"

Seeing this, Master Liang was greatly pleased and nodded.

What? You're saying guys shouldn't take money from girls? That's being a kept man, shameful!

On the contrary, buddy, it's shameful to always spend money on girls, but it's proud to have girls give you money to spend, and it makes your brothers proud!

Of course, there was another main reason for accepting the money—poverty!

He just bought Shunrong shares at 10.59 yuan per share with the 40 yuan he won in the lottery.

Not only did they buy in with all their funds, but they also used their connections with Wei to find a relatively reliable private financing company to provide them with 400 million yuan in financing.

Under normal circumstances, this operation is simply impossible.

Margin trading companies aren't stupid; only a madman would provide a client who's not even twenty years old and still in college with ten times leverage.

To secure this 400 million yuan in financing, he not only spent all the three "First Encounter Trust Cards" he had painstakingly saved, but also used his Mercedes-Benz A180 as collateral for the financing.

In other words, if he suffers a margin call this time, not only will he lose all his money, but he'll also have to sell his car to pay off his debts!

As Liang Chao was worrying about the future, he suddenly felt an itch in his stomach and couldn't help but look down.

Upon looking at it, I was immediately shocked.

"Hey, hey, hey~ You're just putting money in, why are you touching me like that? Damn it, take it away! Take it away!"

"Oh~"

"Oh what? You're still touching me?!"

"Hmph~ What's wrong with touching me a little? You're so stingy! I was just curious if you have abs, and you just touched me... mmm..."

"Shut up! Trying to scam me again, huh?"

The two joked and laughed, and the Mercedes-Benz remained stable throughout. Before long, they arrived near the Wuhou Temple.

When he parked his car in the underground parking lot of [Times Parkson], he noticed the black BMW in the next parking space and couldn't help but stop and take a few more glances.

"What are you looking at?"

"Little turtle, don't you think this car... looks familiar?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiayu rolled her eyes, muttering to herself as she pushed the boy into the elevator.

"Hey, all BMWs look the same, what's so familiar about them! Let's go, I want pineapple fried rice!"

......

Since it wasn't holiday time yet, the mall wasn't crowded, but [Very Thai], a small internet-famous restaurant since 13, was packed with people.

The two waited for five or six minutes before being led to a booth by a waiter.

"Liang Chao, I'm going to the restroom." After ordering, Xiao Jiayu couldn't wait to grab her bag and run to the restroom.

"Um."

Liang Chao hummed in agreement and did not ask any further questions.

Many young men don't understand why a girl would run to the bathroom as soon as they enter a restaurant on a date, thinking, "Didn't she just relieve herself while we were shopping?"

Is the girl's kidney not good either?

But in reality, this is not a physiological need, but a process for them to upgrade themselves from "casual" to "dating" versions.

Touching up makeup, setting makeup, tidying hair and underwear, applying perfume, and taking a break psychologically all require a relatively private space.

If a girl frequently goes to the restroom during a date, it means she values ​​your attention, which is, in a sense, a positive sign for the guy.

Other positive signs include whether she places her phone face down while eating; whether she deliberately slows down her movements; and whether she first brushes her hair behind her shoulder to make her profile look better and her neck appear slimmer.

For guys, asking girls out is nothing special!

The challenge lies in discerning the girl's attitude from these details and making a judgment based on that: whether to press the attack, pause the offensive, or cut losses and make a clean getaway.

Of course, if you're from Gotham, then never mind, just go for it!

As Liang Chao was thinking, his face suddenly stiffened, and he realized that he was being a little crazy.

[Wait, I rely on modeling! What use would this research be to Dior?]

After much painful reflection, he stopped thinking about it and took out his phone.