Great, it's a scalper, we're saved!

To be able to rise to the position of manager in a place like Business K, Du Renrui's ability to read people and situations is definitely among the best.

Judging from his appearance, Zheng Fan did indeed resemble Wu Lili's description, looking like a college student who had just entered the workforce.

What does that gaze mean?

However, after a moment, Du Renrui understood.

I guess I and Wu Lili pretended to ignore him from the beginning, which probably angered him.

However, this young man, who has little experience in handling social relationships, can't get angry. In order not to lose face in front of Jiang Sishan, he can only pretend to be impatient.

"Sishen told me that she invited this friend over for dinner, and she should be free this afternoon, right?"

Wu Lili, who was standing to the side, spoke first with a smile.

"That's perfect! You can ride in my car later. I estimate it will only take two or three hours to finish filming."

"This set of photos will cost at least three thousand yuan in labor fees. If the photos turn out well, I'll give you an extra bit."

Du Renrui immediately spoke up, and the two of them echoed each other, appearing very sincere.

Jiang Sishan's eyes flickered, and she hesitated for a moment.

The temptation of earning over three thousand yuan in just two or three hours was indeed very strong for her.

Normally, it would take me ten to fifteen days of part-time photography to earn three thousand yuan.

However, Jiang Sishan was not blinded by the money. From the very first meeting, she could tell that Du Renrui was not a good person.

Even after learning that he was the manager of Business K and understanding why he was the way he was, that was just understanding, not an indication that I would let my guard down.

However, seeing Wu Lili's pleading expression, Jiang Sishan was in a bit of a dilemma.

Having shared an apartment for so long, Wu Lili has always taken good care of her. Even when it's free photos, she can't seem to refuse directly.

"I……"

Jiang Sishan pondered for a moment, took a deep breath, and was about to agree.

"She has something to do this afternoon and can't go."

Zheng Fan, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, his tone calm but carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"what?"

"Sishan, what are you guys doing this afternoon?"

Wu Lili was taken aback, frowned, ignored Zheng Fan, and went straight to ask Jiang Sishan.

"She's going to look at houses with me this afternoon; she's moving out soon."

Zheng Fan smiled and said, then grabbed Jiang Sishan's hand and walked towards the door.

boom--

With the sound of the door closing, only Du Renrui and Wu Lili remained in the room.

"Brother Du, this kid is definitely making this up!"

After a brief moment of confusion, Wu Lili quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly explained.

However, to Wu Lili's surprise, Du Renrui did not show any displeasure on his face, but instead wore a satisfied smile.

"Of course, he must have made up that excuse on the spot."

Du Renrui snorted coldly and said this indifferently.

He could tell that when Jiang Sishan spoke, she was probably already prepared to agree, but Zheng Fan intercepted her.

"Then... what do we do next? If Jiang Sishan moves away, it will be very difficult."

Wu Lili spoke somewhat nervously.

She and Jiang Sishan do have a good relationship, but this is based on the premise that they are roommates.

Whether in terms of work or personality, the two are completely different types of people and can't get along at all.

Therefore, if Jiang Sishan moves away, this relationship will definitely fall apart immediately.

"You really think she's going to move out?"

Du Renrui smiled faintly and shook his head.

"That kid only said that because he felt humiliated by being ignored by us and wanted to save face."

"She'll definitely be back tonight, and then how do you think she'll refuse?"

In Du Renrui's eyes, Jiang Sishan's being taken away by Zheng Fan was not a bad thing, but rather a good thing.

In fact, the later you come back, the better the results.

After all, it's easier to get things done when it's dark.

"But Brother Du... what if they get along really well?"

Wu Lili nodded in sudden realization, then asked with some concern.

As a girl, she could sense that Jiang Sishan seemed to have a good impression of Zheng Fan. After all, judging from the subconscious action of hiding behind her, it didn't seem like an act.

"This is all up to you now."

Du Renrui smiled and continued, "Did you see that just now? Jiang Sishan was also stunned when that kid spoke."

"She was originally going to agree, but Zheng Fan forcibly interrupted her, so she must feel guilty."

"When she comes back, you can embellish her story and say something, and these young girls are easily led astray."

Upon hearing this, Wu Lili's face lit up with surprise, and she nodded.

She understood what Du Renrui meant.

For girls, who are they most likely to listen to? It's definitely their best friend.

When you and your girlfriend have a fight and her attitude suddenly changes drastically, don't overthink it—she definitely has a close female friend plotting something behind the scenes.

Although she wasn't Jiang Sishan's best friend, she was her roommate, which in some ways made them even closer than best friends, since they lived together.

Then, add a few exaggerated words, such as saying that Zheng Fan completely disrespects your ideas, or that he's a chauvinist. It will definitely have a miraculous effect.

"Brother Du really knows his stuff; I didn't even realize that."

Wu Lili smiled broadly and praised him with a fawning expression.

Du Renrui smiled and shook his head without saying a word, but he was extremely excited inside.

Even though Jiang Sishan was no longer in front of him, just thinking of that innocent face made him unable to suppress his impulse.

Thinking about what's going to happen tonight, I felt a little giddy.

Even now, thinking about Zheng Fan's look just now, Du Renrui no longer felt annoyed, only a strong sense of pleasure.

The most effective way to deal with penniless young people who have just entered society is not to secretly beat them up.

Instead, it's about letting him watch helplessly as the girl he likes is taken away by someone else.

"Brother Du, look, this is that kid's car."

Just as Du Renrui was feeling secretly pleased with himself, Wu Lili, who was standing on the balcony, smiled and pointed to the chopped chili fish head outside the window.

Du Renrui followed the gaze, then sneered and curled his lip.

Being a manager at a business, while not making you extremely wealthy, still allows you to easily earn thirty to forty dollars a year.

Last year, he bought a BMW X5 in full, which, although it was the entry-level model, cost over 600,000 yuan.

There's a saying that goes something like this: Your car is nothing more than my vehicle purchase tax.

This steamed fish head with chopped chili peppers truly embodies that saying.

However, even though he thought that way, Du Renrui still felt that something was wrong when he looked at the chopped chili fish head.

This is indeed a standard steamed fish head with chopped chili peppers, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it an "old man's car".

However, its dark green paint made it look even better than my X5, even on a rainy day.

"What brand is this 'old man's electric vehicle'?"

Du Renrui muttered to himself, squinting his eyes as he tried to make out the car logo.

hum-

Before Du Renrui could even see clearly, the chopped chili fish head in front of him started its engine, and a low, roaring sound immediately entered his ears.

Du Renrui's expression froze for a moment.

The sound of this engine is nothing like the kind of noise an old man's car would make.

This chopped chili fish head only needs a 1.0T single-cylinder engine at most, right? How come it sounds more aggressive than my X5?

Before Du Renrui could think any further, the car in front of him had already driven away from the residential area.

"Brother Du, what's wrong?"

Wu Lili, who was standing to the side, asked curiously. She noticed Du Renrui's changing expression and was a little confused.

Du Renrui didn't answer, but instead took out his phone and found a car dealer friend in his friend list.

[Hey bro, are you there? I just saw a car and I don't understand what's going on.]

Are there still cars that Brother Du doesn't understand?

The person from AAA Car Enthusiasts quickly replied. He was a long-time customer of Shang K and had a good relationship with Du Renrui.

Did you know that a low-speed electric car can seat two people with a spicy fish head dish?

"I know, that car isn't worth much. What, Brother Du, which girl do you want to get one for?"

No, I just saw one, and something felt off.

What's going on, Brother Du? Tell me.

That little car made quite a loud noise when it started; it seemed even louder than my X5.

[Brother Du, isn't your car a 2.0T four-cylinder? A louder old man's car than yours?]

[Yeah, and the paint quality looks better than mine. What's the story behind this car? Was it modified?]

Is that car smaller than a Mercedes-Benz Smart?

【yes.】

[Haha, Brother Du, did a customer drive this car to your place? We have to provide excellent service to this driver!]

Upon seeing this message, Du Renrui's heart tightened instantly, and he hurriedly replied.

Hey bro, what kind of car is that?

[An Aston Martin V8 Cygent Swan, a little car that came with the purchase of a One77. Du Ge, you know the One77, right? That thing costs almost half a small fortune here.]

【[picture]】

Is this what it looks like?

[Brother Du, anyone who drives this thing out is definitely trying to play dumb to fool others. You'd better tell the girls around you to be more careful.]

[Du-ge, take some pictures and show them to me later. I've never seen one of these in Penang before. Post them on WeChat Moments so I can show off.]

This little car actually has a V8 engine inside; that thing literally just sits on the engine and runs...

【…】

Messages kept popping up on the screen, but Du Renrui had no desire to reply at all. He just stood there dumbfounded, staring at the picture of the little swan, at a loss for what to do.

The final price is close to half a small target?

People who can afford this kind of car are more than just rich. In a place like Penang, having assets at this level means having an unimaginable amount of power behind it.

At that moment, he suddenly seemed to understand the true meaning behind Zheng Fan's gaze.

……

Zheng Fan was naturally unaware of Du Renrui's thoughts and ideas.

Of course, if Zheng Fan found out, he would definitely burst out laughing.

This guy's imagination runs wild.

He is financially independent, but not ridiculously rich. Even spending 5000 million on a car would sting him.

Although he did receive this Swan car as a gift when he bought the One77, that happened several years ago.

Having just graduated and with a large sum of money, Zheng Fan, as a young man, couldn't resist the urge to show off and tried out all sorts of luxury cars.

But soon Zheng Fan realized that this kind of life could not continue, so he decisively sold everything and allocated the funds reasonably to invest in various industries.

This Little Swan bicycle is the only one he has left behind.

The reason for staying is quite simple: the car is small and easy to park anywhere.

After all, his main job is as a scalper, and he often has to go to various strange places in Penang.

"Zheng Fan, what kind of room do we want to look at?"

As I drove along the Third Ring Road, the drizzle outside the window gradually intensified, dripping incessantly.

Jiang Sishan still looked a little dazed, as if she hadn't quite come to her senses yet.

"That Wu Lili is so unreliable, we should move to another place as soon as possible."

Zheng Fan spoke calmly.

Having met so many people, no matter how well Wu Lili and Du Renrui acted, Zheng Fan could tell at a glance that there was something wrong with these two.

He used both the lure of benefits and the pleading of personal favors; he was too adept at this series of tactics. If I hadn't been there, that little thing Jiang Sishan would definitely have been fooled.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Sishan fell silent for a moment, then sighed deeply after a brief pause.

She wasn't stupid. After leaving that tense environment, upon careful reflection, she did indeed realize many things worth pondering.

"It would be better if I didn't agree to their offer. Changing houses now might not be a good idea."

Then, Jiang Sishan said this.

She earns about 4000 yuan a month from part-time jobs, plus 3000 yuan from her internship at the pet hospital, so she makes about 7000 yuan a month.

For someone who has just graduated, this salary is indeed not low.

However, with daily commuting and living expenses, even if you try to save money, it still costs around 2000 yuan a day.

Of the remaining five thousand dollars, fifteen hundred dollars still needs to be used to pay the rent.

Since graduation, she has only managed to save a little over 10,000 yuan.

If you switch houses now, it means you will not only lose the penalty for breaking your current house, but also have to pay a large deposit for the new house.

If you calculate it all the time, life will become very rushed.

"You think the money isn't enough?"

"Um……"

"That's alright, that's easy to handle."

"I don't want your money."

"I didn't say I'd give you money."

"Huh? That's...?"

"There's a vacant apartment across the hall from me. The landlord asked me to help him rent it out a couple of days ago."

Which place?

"Main urban area, Wangjiangguan, two-bedroom apartment, for rent as a whole."

"That definitely won't work! The monthly rent for that apartment would be at least 3000."

Jiang Sishan hurriedly waved her hand, saying with a wry smile.

The rent is 3000 yuan, with a deposit of one month's rent and three months' rent paid in advance, which is a total of 12,000 yuan.

Even if I emptied my pockets, I still couldn't afford to pay this money.

Besides, even if they could afford it, they wouldn't actually rent it.

With a monthly salary of only 7,000 yuan, spending 3,000 yuan on rent is really too extravagant.

"The rent is very cheap, only 900 yuan a month."

Zheng Fan spoke calmly.

"How is that possible?!"

Jiang Sishan's eyes widened instantly, and she spoke in disbelief.

Although Penang is not a first-tier city, it is considered a near-first-tier city.

In the main urban area, a two-bedroom apartment for less than 2000 yuan is considered a great bargain, and 900 yuan is absolutely impossible.

"That house has some problems, which is why it's so cheap."

"Ah... what's the problem?"

Just then, Zheng Fan stopped the car at a red light, took a deep breath, and turned to look at Jiang Sishan beside him.

"Someone died inside."

"..."

Are you scared?

"A little..."

"I live across the street and I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of? I went to see that apartment, and it's pretty nice. I even tried recording something strange with my phone at night."

"Can you capture ghost photos with a mobile phone?"

"I can definitely capture the images of ordinary kids, don't worry, there won't be any problems. Even if there are problems, there's only one possibility."

"What?"

"There are vengeful ghosts inside that can't be captured by a cell phone."

As soon as the red light ended, Zheng Fan stepped on the gas, and the V8 engine roared as it shot off.

"ah!!!!!!"