From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

But I didn't ask any more questions and silently nodded in agreement.

I no longer have the right to be picky.

Su Qing glanced at my cheap t-shirt and jeans, which cost only a few dozen yuan, and shook her head with a look of disgust:

"Come with me to buy some clothes first. Your outfit is not only embarrassing for me, but you won't be able to overshadow Fang Heng at the party tonight."

My first instinct was to refuse, but then I changed my mind and ultimately suppressed my stubbornness.

The car drove all the way to the most bustling commercial district in the city center, and finally stopped in front of a high-end light luxury menswear store.

Stepping into the exquisitely decorated and elegant store, I felt completely out of place and uncomfortable.

"Go pick out a few suitable outfits and try them all on," Su Qing said casually, pointing to a row of exquisite men's clothing.

I stepped forward, my gaze sweeping over the price tags on the clothes.

A simple solid-color business shirt, priced at three thousand eight.

The price of this one piece of clothing is equivalent to my hard-earned income from delivering food for more than half a month.

"What are you standing there for? Go try it." Su Qing stepped forward and gently pushed me.

I reluctantly carried the pile of brand-new clothes into the fitting room.

The fabric has a delicate feel and the workmanship is exquisite; it's something I've rarely encountered in my life.

A few minutes later, I changed into a well-fitting formal suit and walked out of the fitting room.

The old saying is indeed true: clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse.

Looking at myself in the full-length mirror, with my upright posture and transformed demeanor, I felt somewhat unfamiliar with myself.

Su Qing looked me up and down several times, her eyes full of surprise, a faint smile playing on her lips:

"Wow, I didn't realize you could actually pull this off so well. I thought you'd look dowdy in this, but your presence totally carries it off."

I have nothing more to say.

Without saying much, Su Qing simply raised her hand to the shop assistant: "Wrap up all the remaining sizes and pay now."

After paying the bill, I glanced at the receipt; it was over twelve thousand.

That's enough for me to work as a delivery driver for two months.

I blurted out instinctively, "This money will be deducted from the subsequent payment."

I don't want to owe her a favor for no reason, so I need to calculate all the extra expenses.

Su Qing chuckled as if she had heard something extremely funny, and said casually:

"Forget it, it's just a few pieces of clothing, I'm not going to argue with you about this."

"Besides, you're my boyfriend now. If you go out dressed shabbily, it's my face that's embarrassed."

I didn't argue anymore and walked out of the mall with her.

Half an hour later, the car came to a smooth stop in front of the Longjiang International Hotel, the most luxurious hotel in Longjiang City.

I once came here when I was delivering food, but the security guard at the door looked down on me and stopped me from even getting close.

But now, I'm getting out of a luxury Mercedes sports car.

The security guard at the gate saw it from afar and immediately bowed respectfully.

The harsh realities of human nature and the fickleness of human relationships are vividly displayed at this moment.

I sneered inwardly, feeling utterly disheartened.

After getting off the car, Su Qing naturally reached out and gently took my arm.

"Let's go."

A soft, warm touch came from my arm, and I felt a slight unease.

He instinctively wanted to break free, but considering his current situation, he could only grit his teeth and cooperate with her, walking side by side into the hotel lobby.

The hall was resplendent with gold and dazzling crystal chandeliers hanging overhead, the light and shadow making people slightly dizzy.

The men in the room were all dressed in suits and exuded elegance and refinement, while the women were all dressed up and adorned with jewelry.

As a food delivery worker who braves wind and rain year-round, I felt somewhat out of place and reserved standing in such a prestigious arena.

Su Qing and I walked slowly into the room, instantly attracting the attention of most of the audience.

Countless gazes were cast upon him, a mixture of curiosity and a range of emotions.

My gaze remained steady as I calmly swept across the entire room.

They quickly spotted a familiar, arrogant figure in the crowd.

Fang Heng!

What surprised me even more was that on the other side, I actually saw a familiar face that I could never forget.

My ex-girlfriend, Li Meng.

So, it really was her who called Fang Heng last night!?

At this moment, she showed none of the complaints and harshness she had when she was with me.

She followed obediently beside Fang Heng, her eyes gentle and her figure graceful.

She had a docile, submissive look, trying her best to please everyone.

To be honest, this scene made me feel extremely awkward.

I'm not jealous, nor am I reluctant to part with it.

We were together for six months, and she always acted superior.

They always complained that I was poor and incompetent, and that my job as a food delivery driver was a dead end. They never showed me such a gentle and obedient side.

Seeing her fawn over others like this now, it would be a lie to say I wasn't affected at all; I felt somewhat unbalanced.

But I quickly suppressed the distracting thoughts in my mind and looked away.

We broke up a long time ago. Who she wants to rely on or please is none of my business.

Su Qing, standing beside me, seemed completely oblivious to the stares of everyone around her. Her arm was naturally linked with mine, her posture composed and every move exuding the confidence and poise of a top-tier heiress.

Just then, a steady set of footsteps slowly approached.

A middle-aged man in a dark gray custom-made suit walked over; he looked like a seasoned veteran in the business world.

He looked me up and down carefully, then turned to Su Qing and asked with a smile, "Little Su, who is this?"

"Uncle Zhang, this is my boyfriend, Lin Ye." Su Qing smiled naturally and leaned closer to me.

He raised an eyebrow, as if somewhat surprised:

"Oh? Weren't you with Xiao Fang before...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Su Qing decisively said, "Uncle Zhang, I've broken up with Fang Heng."

Uncle Zhang narrowed his eyes, but didn't ask any more questions. He just turned to look at me.

With a smile, he asked, "May I ask where Mr. Lin works?"

As I was pondering how to respond appropriately, Su Qing spoke first, boldly and frankly:

"Uncle Zhang, my boyfriend delivers food."

Uncle Zhang paused for two seconds, then managed an awkward smile, assuming Su Qing was just joking.

Just as I was about to go down the steps, a sharp and grating female voice suddenly rang out.

"Hey, isn't this my ex-boyfriend who used to deliver takeout? How did he get in here?"

Turning my head, I saw Li Meng closely following Fang Heng, walking straight towards us in high heels.

Her makeup was glamorous, but her eyes were full of disdain.

Fang Heng followed closely behind, his gaze sweeping over me with a cold glint, a mocking smile playing on his lips:

"Su Qing, you really brought this lowlife here to embarrass yourself?"

Su Qing immediately and instinctively took my arm, pressed her body tightly against me, looked up and stared directly at the two of us, exuding an aura of dominance:

"It's none of your business to judge who my boyfriend is."

"As for Fang Heng, you actually brought this shameless woman here. How dare you say such things?"

As soon as Su Qing finished speaking, Li Meng's face turned pale instantly.

But she feigned composure and deliberately raised her voice to attract the attention of the surrounding guests:

"Miss Su, stop fooling yourself. He's just a food delivery guy. What future can he have? He's only after your money."

Many guests nearby overheard the conversation and turned to watch, whispering among themselves.

Everyone was waiting to see me embarrassed and ashamed, waiting to see me utterly humiliated in front of the powerful and wealthy.