Qi Jun's eyebrows also furrowed, "Not a lighter? How is that possible?"

Qi Jun reached out to take the Aston Martin keys from Gao Fei's hand and examined them closely. His facial muscles twitched several times, and a shock ran through his heart. Impossible, how could Xu Hao afford an Aston Martin?

Earlier downstairs, Qi Jun had only noticed that one 47 million yuan Aston Martin. Could it be that that was Xu Hao's?

Xu Hao watched as Qi Jun's expression changed continuously and said with a wicked smile, "What, does Monitor Qi still have doubts? Don't break my keys, Monitor Qi, or even if you sold your BMW, I'm afraid you couldn't afford to compensate!"

Qi Jun's face darkened, "Hmph, Xu Hao, stop putting on this act! With your retarded look, afford an Aston Martin? I... I'll eat my socks on a live stream..."

As he spoke, Qi Jun threw the keys back to Xu Hao.

"Really? Monitor Qi keeps his word, so why don't we go downstairs and see if my keys can start the car?" Xu Hao made as if to stand up.

Being ridiculed like this by Xu Hao, Qi Jun was also full of anger as he stood up, "Fine, let's go! Hmph, even if you have a car, it's probably rented. I refuse to believe you could afford it! I'll say it again, if you can afford this car, I'll eat my socks on a live stream!"

"Fine!"

Xu Hao's fighting spirit was also aroused, and both men got up quickly, ready to leave the private room.

At the table, Jia Sisi and Zhang Meng hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "Hey, hey, Monitor, Xu Hao, it's not a big deal, right? We all just hope everyone's doing well, don't we? Look, the dishes are all served, let's eat!"

Qin Yao was also persuading Xu Hao, "Xu Hao, let it go! We're here for a reunion, there's no need to compete with them!"

With the persuasion of their classmates, Xu Hao and Qi Jun both sat back down.

Qi Jun hadn't gained any advantage over Xu Hao today and was extremely upset. He barked at the waiter, "Waiter, bring out the drinks, the special supply Moutai, and also the '82 Lafite... bring me five bottles of each..."

As soon as Qi Jun finished speaking, some classmates at the next table voiced their discontent, "Monitor, it's unfair to us non-drinkers if you drink like this! We were all supposed to split the bill equally!"

A bottle of special supply Moutai costs at least a few thousand yuan, and Lafite is tens of thousands per bottle. Spread out over everyone at the meal, it's a substantial expense.

"Damn, babble on, it's just the money for a meal, right? If it's a big deal, I'll treat everyone, okay?" Qi Jun retorted at the other table's classmates.

The classmates over there immediately responded, "Sure, that's totally fine, no problem at all!"

No sooner had Qi Jun spoken than he regretted it.

If it was just a simple meal without these fine wines, the whole reunion would cost just over ten thousand yuan at most, which Qi Jun could afford without it being a big deal.

But with the addition of these fine wines, the cost of the meal could well be several tens of thousands of yuan. No, he couldn't let himself be the sucker.

Suddenly glancing over at Xu Hao, who was sitting next to Qin Yao, Qi Jun spoke up loudly, "Attention everyone, I forgot to introduce, among our classmates we have a super-rich, Xu Hao, Young Master Xu!

He's driving an Aston Martin now. Back in college, we looked after Young Master Xu a lot, didn't we? This is a chance for Young Master Xu to repay the favor. I'll split the cost of today's meal with him—half each. Xu Hao, do you dare?"

Dare?

Of course, Xu Hao dared!

Xu Hao still had nine hundred million in his bank account, and with Wang Zhong, he could withdraw money anytime. Xu Hao was not at all intimidated.

"Heh, Qi Jun, are you afraid you can't afford to pay? If you can't pay, just beg me, and I'll cover the whole bill for you," Xu Hao said. Even if the meal cost several hundred thousand, Xu Hao could still afford it.

Qi Jun's face flushed with embarrassment at the insult, "Xu Hao, don't look down on me! We'll split it fifty-fifty, and don't you sneak off when it's time to settle the bill!"

Xu Hao glanced at the table beside them, where a few classmates who had helped him during university were seated. Treating them to a meal would also be a way of repaying them, "Fine, fifty-fifty it is!"

With a grand wave of his hand, Xu Hao directly agreed to Qi Jun's proposal.

Qi Jun and Gao Fei exchanged a sly look, a hint of cunning flashing in their eyes!

The other classmates sitting at several tables were all excited.

"Haha, everyone enjoy to your heart's content today, don't hold back! It's on Qi Jun and Brother Hao, no need to worry!"

"Bring us two more bottles of that special Moutai!"

...

The other tables of classmates really held nothing back. The table was already full of dishes, yet they found it not enough and ordered several more dishes and bottles of Moutai.

Watching the consumption at the two adjacent tables, Qi Jun's heart winced in pain. Damn it, they're drinking my hard-earned money away.

Qi Jun did come from a somewhat wealthy family, but his monthly living expenses were only tens thousand yuan. Now, he had just over fifty thousand on him. If they continued to drink like this, even paying just half would likely be difficult for Qi Jun.

Yet, when he looked at the innocent-looking Qin Yao, Qi Jun held back.

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Tonight, as long as he could win over Qin Yao, everything would be worth it! His gaze drifting away from Qin Yao, Qi Jun made a covert signal to Zhang Meng and Jia Sisi, who both discreetly nodded their heads in response.

Qi Jun's little ploy went unnoticed by Zhao Feng and Qin Yao, but Xu Hao happened to see it all very clearly.

Hmph!

Just as Zhao Feng had said, Qi Jun certainly was plotting to win over Qin Yao. Even Jia Sisi and Zhang Meng had been bought over!

When Qin Yao heard Xu Hao readily agree to split today's expenses with Qi Jun, she couldn't help but gently tug at Xu Hao's arm, "Xu Hao, you're being too impulsive... This get-together is going to cost at least tens thousand yuan, do you have that much money?"

Although Qin Yao hadn't been in direct contact with Xu Hao, she had learned quite a bit about his circumstances from others. As a small security guard in the Liu Family, and a son-in-law who was seldom respected, even if his monthly salary was a few thousand yuan, it seemed to be controlled by the Liu Family. Where would Xu Hao get so much money?

Qin Yao still showed such concern for Xu Hao, and he felt deeply touched, "Don't worry, Xiao Yao, I have a way!"

Zhao Feng also sighed at this, "Xu Hao, you really haven't thought this through. Isn't Qi Jun obviously setting a trap for you?"

Qin Yao hesitated for a moment then opened her wallet under the table, took out a stack of red bills, and handed them to Xu Hao, "Xu Hao, my family has had some issues recently, and this is all I can offer now. Take it, so you don't lose face later!"

Huh?

Xu Hao, looking at the red bills in Qin Yao's hand, felt a profound stirring in the softest part of his heart. It seemed Zhao Feng was right; Qin Yao had feelings for him since their university days... But he had been too poor then to aspire for more and missed out on the goddess of his heart.

Even now, despite Qin Yao's own financial hardships, she was willing to offer so much to help him... Xu Hao would remember this kindness deeply, "Xiao Yao, there's no need! I really am wealthy, believe me! If there's a need, I can help with your family's issues!"

Xu Hao spoke earnestly and, of course, had the capability to back up his words...