Chapter 18

Not enough, even if he emptied his salary card and added the cash in his wallet.

Ye Zhi has known since he was young that his family’s expenses are very high. His parents love luxury brands and face. Almost every month, they invite neighbors and friends to attend banquets. Sometimes they even think that hosting the banquet at home is not classy enough, so they rent expensive yachts to host the banquet.

He just didn’t expect that in the current downturn of the family’s financial situation, Zhou Shaohui could drink away his entire year’s salary in one night.

“Sir, would you like to pay by card or cash?”

The cashier girl asked with a gentle and polite smile.

Ye Zhi felt stiff all over. He could feel his own embarrassment, but he still had to muster up the courage to ask, “Um… Can I get a discount?”

The amount owed wasn’t particularly large, but getting a ten percent discount would be helpful.

As someone in finance, he quickly calculated the bill.

“Sorry, sir, there are no discounts available at our hotel.”

It was a non-negotiable tone, and the cashier girl’s eyes even hinted at the security guard nearby.

If he couldn’t pay the bill, they might take compulsory measures.

Ye Zhi was sweating profusely with anxiety. He reluctantly said, “Please wait for me for a moment.” He turned and walked towards the private room, hoping that Zhou Shaohui had at least some money in his pocket. As long as it’s enough to cover the bill.

However, after asking, Zhou Shaohui wore a fierce expression, “Do I have money? I don’t! Not a single cent! Quickly find a way to pay my bill. If it’s not enough, borrow from someone, friends, colleagues, don’t you work? Borrow for now and pay back when you get your salary. “He suddenly showed a malicious smile,” Huo Youcheng is also here spending money, in the VIP area, I saw him when I came in. If you can’t manage it, go ask him, it’s perfect, your relationship with him isn’t too bad, right? Dad found you a legitimate reason to meet him, maybe it can deepen your relationship.”

In that moment, Ye Zhi felt numbness in his fingertips.

He didn’t know if it was because Huo Youcheng was also at this hotel, or because of the cruel words his father had said.

Everyone in the family knows how strained his relationship with Huo Youcheng has become, and how much he has been despised by that man. But when it comes to interests, no one cares about his feelings. They only urge him desperately to tread on his dignity, to please another man, and to gain some fleeting opportunities.

Ye Zhi hit a dead end, and Zhou Shaohui found him annoying, pushing him out and slamming the door to the private room shut.

Holding the communicator in his hand, Ye Zhi didn’t know who to turn to.

The option of “Huo Youcheng” was immediately ruled out, because he knew that Huo Youcheng wouldn’t help him. When he’s in trouble, Huo Youcheng would probably only add insult to injury.

He had no friends. He once had one, but couldn’t bear to stay friends with him after witnessing his passive acceptance of everything. Since then, no one else was willing to get close to him. And his colleagues were just casual acquaintances, none of whom could lend him money.

Suddenly, Shen Feiyu’s face flashed in his mind, and Ye Zhi felt a glimmer of hope, which was quickly extinguished.

He might be willing, but Shen Feiyu was still an intern, struggling to feed himself. Where would he find extra money to lend to him?

The waiter who brought him to settle the bill stood not too far away, as if preventing him from running away. Although there was no change in the waiter’s expression, Ye Zhi still felt embarrassed. In the midst of his chaotic thoughts, a face gradually flashed in his mind.

Ye Zhi paused.

Would Huo Youqiao be willing to lend him money?

Huo Youqiao’s number was stored in the contacts, not by Ye Zhi himself, but by Huo Ran using his communicator. The little girl had smiled and said, “When Zhi Zhi misses me, he can call this number. This is Dad’s number, but it’s also connected to my kid’s phone, so as long as you dial this number, I can pick up too.”

But it required confirmation from the main number to transfer the call.

 

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