CHAPTER 61: CHAPTER 61 BORROW MONEY 5_1

"Xiaoya, this is all I could get. My credit card has a limit of 30,000, and a cash withdrawal limit of 15,000. If you need it, I can help you swipe for the remaining 15,000 later."

Xu Xiaoya said in disbelief, "Is Wan Donglin that stingy?"

She didn’t answer. This was the first time she had ever withdrawn cash from her credit card. Previously, she hadn’t needed to spend much money. She certainly didn’t dare try to sell her designer clothes, bags, or jewelry. Besides, such items were like women—their value plummeted once they changed hands, so selling them wouldn’t yield much cash anyway.

Xu Xiaoya held the meager sum, her disappointment palpable.

Just then, her phone rang. Her voice suddenly brightened with surprise as she said, "Minghui, where are you? ...You’re coming to pick me up? That’s great! I’ll wait here for you..."

She hung up, her gloomy expression vanishing in an instant. "Xixi, Zhong Minghui finally called! He said he’s coming to pick me up right away... I was so scared he’d keep giving me the cold shoulder and never come home again..."

Yan Xixi just forced a smile, feigning happiness for her friend.

In truth, she knew Zhong Minghui just wanted to see how much money they had managed to borrow.

That was the first time Yan Xixi had seen Zhong Minghui.

He was of medium build and slightly overweight. Though not yet truly middle-aged, he was already showing the distinct beginnings of a beer belly. Unlike other PhDs who wore thick glasses, his eyes were bright and shrewd.

His eyes fixed on Yan Xixi’s face and seemed unable to look away, as if he’d discovered a new continent. "Xiaoya, so this is your best friend, Yan Xixi? She’s truly a great beauty; her reputation is well-deserved!"

It’s often said that true loyalty comes from humble stock, while scholars are frequently the ones to betray trust.

The moment Yan Xixi saw his demeanor, she knew it was bad. The situation was even worse than Xu Xiaoya had described.

He was overly familiar and excessively attentive. "Xixi, I’ve heard so much about you and have been wanting to treat you to dinner for ages. Would you honor me with your company for dinner tonight? My treat."

"Thank you for the kind offer, but I have plans tonight."

Yan Xixi had no desire to stay any longer and made her excuses, saying she was busy.

Zhong Minghui’s eyes followed her until she disappeared. TSK TSK TSK. "Xiaoya, look at her aura, her elegance! You need to learn from her. Do you know what you lack most? Class! That’s it, class! You have no class at all, you’re just too vulgar..."

Xu Xiaoya pushed him. "Her class has nothing to do with you. Stop staring."

Zhong Minghui turned back, recalling the main reason for his visit. His face broke into a wide smile. "Did you get the money? Don’t disappoint me this time, okay? My mother has already picked out three apartments, all with good layouts. One of them is in a fantastic location with a great environment. Both Mom and I are very pleased with it. I’m planning to pay the deposit this weekend..."

"Take it!" Xu Xiaoya handed him the 15,000.

His eyes widened when he saw the amount, and he exclaimed, "Seriously? Xu Xiaoya, didn’t you pat your chest and swear she was your die-hard best friend? How come she only lent 15,000? Are you trying to fob off a beggar?"

Xu Xiaoya whispered, "She doesn’t have any money either. It’s not that she won’t help, it’s that she can’t."

"Isn’t she with a rich man? How can she have no money? Don’t you know who Wan Donglin is? A single hair from Wan Donglin is thicker than our waists! How could she possibly have no money?"

"You know as well as I do, that’s Wan Donglin’s money, not hers!"

"So, now that she’s rich, she looks down on her poor friend, huh? Just tosses a few scraps your way to get rid of you."

Xu Xiaoya said, displeased, "Minghui, don’t be so nasty. She really couldn’t help it."