As dusk fell and Cao Baming found himself with nothing to do, he opened his phone.
"You have a new income credited to your account!"
Instantly, he felt a surge of energy!
"Three million, three million!" Cao Baming repeated to himself.
Due to the special protection of financial software, amounts wouldn't be displayed directly unless he explicitly clicked to check.
Praying it wasn't his teammates transferring money for meals, Cao Baming opened the notification.
Gazing at the numbers on the screen, Cao Baming's eyes lit up. How many zeros were behind that figure!
The income notification read: +3000000!
"Holy shit!"
In that instant, his entire body felt like it was on fire.
He hadn't expected it to be credited so quickly! This efficiency was incredible!
With so much money, how could he possibly settle for a plain nutritional meal tonight?
Cao Baming scrolled through his phone, pondering his options, browsing the most upscale restaurants and entertainment venues near his residence.
Just then, another message popped up on his screen.
Someone named Qiqi Qi was requesting to add him as a friend…
He clicked on it. Age 23. Although the avatar was a cartoon image, he could basically guess who it was – Wu Xue, whom he had met that afternoon!
This girl had given Cao Baming a feeling of fondness he hadn't experienced in a long time. Since that was the case, why hesitate? He'd ask her out for dinner tonight!
A blissful smile spread across Cao Baming's face at the thought. He quickly sat up and sent out the invitation.
"I'm her idol! Will she really reject my invitation? It's me!"
After sending the message, Cao Baming tossed his phone aside. A moment later, a soft chime sounded.
"Okay!"
Following that simple word, she even added an emoji.
A slight curve formed on Cao Baming's lips.
Perfect, that high-end music restaurant he had his eye on could finally be put to use!
However, he didn't have a car!
How could this possibly work?
Not driving to pick up a girl would be a major blow to his image!
Their meeting time was set for an hour later, so there was still time!
A wild idea sparked in Cao Baming's mind. Right now, he would buy a car and drive over!
While the three million in his hand wouldn't buy a Lamborghini, it was more than enough for a luxury brand. Without a second thought, he searched nearby malls.
Among the many available models, Cao Baming immediately spotted a silver-grey Mercedes-Benz convertible. The price was just right, using less than a third of his advertising fee!
This was clearly a gift from heaven!
The matte silver-grey body, the streamlined design, and the white lights at night gave off a strong sense of futuristic style, making it incredibly cool.
Forget Lamborghinis, this was way better!
He completed the paperwork in just a few steps. The car salesman had never seen such a decisive customer and even rushed to see him off for a good distance.
For a car dealership, securing a major client like this meant they wouldn't have to worry about business for half a year!
Cao Baming didn't linger with them. He got into the car, floored the accelerator, turned on the music, and felt as if he were soaring through the clouds.
He had arranged to pick up Wu Xue near her hotel; he had to show some gentlemanly demeanor!
With his new ride, the journey was quick. He arrived ten minutes before their scheduled meeting time.
Looking up, he saw a large green billboard with a high-end coffee shop below, just as Wu Xue had described.
However, he scanned the surroundings and couldn't find her.
Had she not arrived yet? He'd wait a bit longer!
Just as he turned his head, a woman in a light purple long dress appeared in his sight, looking around under the billboard.
Could that be Wu Xue?
Cao Baming's heart suddenly thudded with excitement, his pulse quickening.
The reason for his excitement was that the woman was breathtakingly beautiful, with a perfect figure and aura, even exceeding ten out of ten. At the same time, she presented a stark contrast to the Wu Xue he had met that afternoon.
As the woman turned her head, her profile was revealed to Cao Baming. He recognized her instantly!
Yes, it was Wu Xue!
He knew he wouldn't forget this profile in a lifetime!
He hadn't expected that after changing her attire, all traces of her student-like demeanor vanished, replaced by an elegant aura of a mature woman emanating from within!
The form-fitting long dress accentuated her voluptuous figure exquisitely.
Cao Baming opened his car door and looked in her direction.
"Wu Xue! I'm here!"
Cao Baming called out her name while waving gently.
Wu Xue was wearing rather light clothing today and was shivering in the cold wind. She wasn't dressed like this just to meet Cao Baming.
As they met, Cao Baming helped Wu Xue into the car and closed the door.
Following their discussion, they decided to go to the music restaurant he had seen earlier.
The average per-person cost there was around six thousand, meaning over ten thousand for the two of them.
While this was indeed very expensive by ordinary standards, it was nothing to Cao Baming – just a small fraction of his earnings.
With that settled, he drove towards the restaurant at full speed.
Upon entering, a distinct air of nobility immediately greeted them. The elegantly dressed waiters suggested that even the employees here must be highly educated.
The music style inside could be chosen, with various options such as classical, romantic, and aristocratic, each in separate, non-interfering zones.
The lighting, ambiance, and even the taste of the food and drinks were tailored to match the music.
It was impossible to fault such a place; it was a veritable paradise.
The patrons inside appeared to be wealthy individuals, and it was unlikely that those without money could afford to dine here.
As the pair walked through the lobby, the waiters habitually appraised their attire, assessing their spending power to tailor their service quality and focus.
The moment the waiter saw Wu Xue, his eyes lit up, as if he wished he could stare at her longer.
While there were many beautiful women among their clientele, he had never seen a woman with such an exceptional combination of temperament and beauty before.
Then, he glanced at Cao Baming beside her and noticed that his attire clearly didn't meet the standards of high society.
Today, Cao Baming was wearing his usual, rather ordinary-looking trench coat, which seemed somewhat out of place for the occasion.
Although it wasn't an inexpensive item, compared to the outfits worth tens of thousands worn by the people seated around them, it definitely didn't exude prestige. The waiter could tell at a glance.
"This way, please."
The two followed behind, proceeding further inside.
Next came the selection of music style, which also dictated the flavor of the food.
Looking at the five different styles and color palettes on the menu, they ultimately settled on classical after some deliberation.
Subsequently, guided by the waiter, they walked down a long corridor into another space.