Chapter 5: Riding an Electric Scooter Is Also a Form of Flaunting Wealth

It must be said, when a woman truly lets loose and flirts shamelessly, a man is simply no match for her. Li Sicheng was experiencing this first-hand at the moment.

Seeing his bashfulness, Lin Muxue couldn’t help but laugh. “I just love seeing you blush. You’re so cute and adorable!” As for his remark about misfortune, she didn’t take it to heart at all, thinking he was just playing coy after getting the upper hand.

In today’s world, thick-skinned men are everywhere. A shy man like Li Sicheng has become a rare breed, and such men often seem pure and endearing, making women want to tease them—just as Lin Muxue was doing now.

Fortunately, they were at the airport, and after teasing Li Sicheng a bit, Lin Muxue stopped, not pushing things further. Otherwise, who knew how long Li Sicheng’s baby face would stay flushed?

Lin Muxue hooked her arm through his, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “Come on, my car is parked outside. Today, you’re coming home with me, and I’ll cook you a special meal myself—to thank you for saving my life all those years ago, and for the advice that made me rich.”

With that, she led him toward a Rolls-Royce Phantom parked by the curb. Her soft curves pressed against his arm, creating a delightful sensation that turned Li Sicheng’s cheeks red all over again.

Soon, they reached the car. Lin Muxue let go of his arm, stepped forward, and opened the door herself. Bending slightly like a maid, she made a graceful gesture, smiling sweetly. “Please, get in.”

This scene ignited a wave of envy among the men nearby. A luxury car and a gorgeous woman—what more could a man possibly want? How could they not be eaten up with jealousy?

Yet, under all those envious gazes, Li Sicheng didn’t get into the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Instead, he frowned slightly, walked around the car, and shook his head. “No, this car isn’t right. If I ride in it, I’ll have bad luck.”

At these words, everyone nearby was stunned.

Not a good car? Was he kidding? This wasn’t some basic sedan, it was the legendary Rolls-Royce Phantom! And he was saying it wasn’t good enough? What kind of car would he consider good, then?

As for Li Sicheng’s comment about “bad luck,” everyone automatically ignored it.

Getting bad luck from riding in a luxury car? Ridiculous!

Lin Muxue clearly hadn’t expected this either. She was momentarily taken aback before asking, “Sicheng, do you think the car looks too old-fashioned or businesslike? Oh, I get it—you must prefer sports cars, right? I should have thought of that. Tell me, which do you like? Ferrari? Lamborghini? I’ll have one brought over right now!”

“No need,” Li Sicheng shook his head. “Before coming to Yong City, I already ordered a car and arranged for it to be delivered to the airport. It should be here any minute now.”

At this, everyone—including Lin Muxue—grew curious. What kind of car could he have bought that was supposedly better than a Rolls-Royce Phantom?

Many travelers decided to stay and see the show, lingering around the entrance. While cars kept arriving outside the airport, none could compare to the Rolls-Royce.

After ten minutes, just as people were starting to lose patience, a middle-aged man appeared, riding a battered old electric scooter. To everyone’s shock, Li Sicheng waved and called out, “Over here! Here!”

The man rode straight over, parked the scooter, handed Li Sicheng the keys, and said, “You’re the one who bought this used scooter, right? Here, as you asked, I’ve delivered it to the airport. But you’ll need to give me a bit extra so I can pay for my ride home.”

“No problem!” Li Sicheng replied, taking out the wallet he’d gotten from Young Master Lei, pulling out a wad of bills, and handing it over generously. “Keep the change—the extra is for your trouble!”

The man counted the money—Li Sicheng had given him much more than a couple hundred. Delighted, he gave a thumbs up. “You’re a generous guy!”

Li Sicheng laughed. “Of course I am—it’s not my own money I’m spending, after all.”

Having been paid, the man didn’t linger. He hopped onto an airport shuttle and left.

The onlookers finally snapped out of their daze, staring in disbelief at the battered second-hand scooter in front of Li Sicheng.

“Seriously? That’s the car he bought?”
“Unbelievable! Didn’t he just say he bought something better than a Rolls-Royce Phantom? Who can explain how this old scooter is better?”
“We’ve been tricked! I stayed behind to see a luxury car, and all I got was this… What a waste of time!”

No one could make sense of Li Sicheng’s actions—not even Lin Muxue.

After hesitating a moment, she couldn’t help but ask, “This scooter, it’s better than a Rolls-Royce Phantom?”

Li Sicheng nodded, his expression earnest. “Yes. For me, it’s better. In fact, it’s better than any luxury car.”

“But why?” Lin Muxue asked, utterly perplexed.

The same question echoed in everyone’s minds. Was there something wrong with their values, or was this young man just crazy?

But Li Sicheng didn’t answer their doubts. He only smiled. “Even if I explained, you wouldn’t understand.” Then, patting the scooter, he said to Lin Muxue, “You take the Rolls-Royce and lead the way. I’ll follow you on this scooter.”

“No way.” Lin Muxue shook her head, and before Li Sicheng could react, she hopped onto the back of the scooter, smiling. “It’s been years since I’ve ridden one of these. Today, I’ll ride home with you.”

“Alright, hold on tight!” Li Sicheng laughed, not refusing her. After a gentle reminder, he climbed onto the scooter and drove off, Lin Muxue seated behind.

Behind them, the crowd stared at each other in astonishment.

Everyone was dumbfounded by this bizarre scene.

It was a long time before someone finally voiced what they were all thinking: “What the hell just happened? A beautiful woman who arrived in a luxury car was just taken away on a beat-up scooter? Is it trendy now for rich beauties to hang out with broke guys?”

At that moment, the female bodyguards snapped back to their senses, quickly starting up the Mercedes van and the Rolls-Royce Phantom—one leading the way, the other following closely behind.

A scooter on the road, flanked by luxury cars for escort—

The sight stunned everyone who witnessed it along the way.

Many could only sigh from the bottom of their hearts: “If this isn’t the ultimate show of reckless wealth, I don’t know what is! Only the truly rich could flaunt it by riding a scooter. It’s just absurd!”

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