“Huh? I… I have to give gift money too?”
Sun Kang could hardly believe it. Judging by Su Han’s usual way of doing things, he would normally do everything possible to keep Sun Kang from spending money.
The old Su Han had been a famously considerate second-generation rich warm man. Knowing that Sun Kang came from a poor family, Su Han had almost never allowed him to pay whenever they went out to eat or have fun.
Naturally, giving gift money for an engagement had never been necessary either!
However, Su Han was no longer that foolish warm man. Seeing Sun Kang question him, Su Han lowered his voice and said, “Brother Sun, normally you really wouldn’t need to contribute anything. But all our other classmates are watching right now. If you don’t give anything, it’ll put me in an awkward position! Don’t worry. Just contribute a little, maybe 3,000 or 5,000. I’ve got a huge red envelope waiting for you afterward, so what the hell are you worried about?”
Hearing this, Sun Kang immediately relaxed.
It was not as though he truly had no money. As far as Su Han knew, Sun Kang had secretly saved nearly 10,000. In 2006, that was no small amount of money. It was enough to open a small shop.
More importantly, this was Sun Kang’s startup capital! He intended to start a business after entering university, so every bit of that money was extremely important to him.
Still, since Su Han had already put it that way, Sun Kang said nothing more. He walked straight toward the gift-registration table and joined the line.
When it was finally Sun Kang’s turn, Luo Xiaosi asked, “May I have the guest’s name and the amount of the gift?”
“5,000!”
Sun Kang raised 5 fingers, his expression solemn and righteous as his booming voice rang out, “Su Han is my brother. My brother is getting engaged, so naturally, I should do everything within my ability and give him a generous gift! Su Han has helped me tremendously in the past. I, Sun Kang, may be poor, but I’m not an ungrateful man who forgets the kindness others have shown me!”
His righteous declaration was so stirring that even Luo Xiaosi could not help giving him a thumbs-up.
The guests passing nearby also nodded approvingly. Many praised Sun Kang for being a loyal and honorable friend.
However, when it actually came time to pay, the reluctance on Sun Kang’s face could hardly have been more obvious. He glanced toward Su Han several times, unwilling to part with his money. Only after Su Han repeatedly nodded reassuringly did Sun Kang finally enter his PIN and complete the card payment.
[Ding! The protagonist’s fate has been altered by an extremely minor degree. 5 Luck Points have been plundered from Sun Kang!]
[Friendly Reminder: The host’s Luck Points are currently negative. A catastrophic disaster will befall the host within 1 month. Please earn Luck Points as quickly as possible and keep up the good work!]
The instant Su Han heard the system notification, excitement surged through him.
It was only a tiny 5 points, but to him, those 5 points were crucial to changing his fate!
Looking at the system panel, Su Han discovered that his Luck Points had risen from -10 to -5.
‘Hehe…’
A grin spread across Su Han’s face. Refusing to waste this opportunity, he immediately hurried into the hall after Sun Kang.
“Hey, Brother Sun! Wait a second!”
His loud shout immediately drew the attention of several nearby classmates toward Sun Kang.
Sun Kang promptly straightened his back and raised his head, presenting himself as a handsome and distinguished young man. His confident appearance was genuinely impressive enough to fool some inexperienced youngsters into believing he was someone extraordinary.
Sun Kang said proudly, “How about it, Brother Su? Your brother treated you well this time, didn’t he? I gave you 5,000 in one go! I practically emptied my savings for you. You’d better not forget how well I’ve treated you in the future!”
Even while speaking, however, Sun Kang’s eyes constantly wandered around the hall, searching for Chen Siyao.
Su Han nodded and said, “Of course not! We’re brothers, aren’t we? Oh, right. I remember you still have another 5,000, don’t you? Hurry up and lend it to me. The owner of the tobacco and liquor shop outside just arrived. I happened to forget to bring enough money, so I need to settle the bill with him!”
“Hiss…”
Sun Kang hesitated, his brows knitting so tightly that deep lines appeared between them.
If he had not just loudly proclaimed his brotherhood with Su Han, and if so many people were not watching them right now, Sun Kang genuinely wanted to say that he had no money and refuse to lend him anything.
Unfortunately, he had accidentally let the existence of his secret savings slip before, so Su Han already knew about the money. If he refused now, the image of loyalty and righteousness he had so proudly established moments ago would collapse instantly.
‘Damn you, Su Han! If you don’t give me a 10,000 red envelope after this banquet ends, I’ll tell everyone you’re a lying bastard who doesn’t keep his word! This 10,000 is my business capital! Damn it… I just hope this bastard keeps his promise!’
Sun Kang cursed furiously in his heart. Outwardly, however, he reluctantly took out the bank card he had just used.
With obvious reluctance, Sun Kang said, “Su Han, we’re close brothers, so I won’t make you write an IOU. But you have to remember to pay me back later. This is the money I’m going to use for my business!”
Su Han nodded and immediately snatched the bank card from his hand.
Truthfully, in the past, Su Han had already spent more than 5,000 on Sun Kang just by treating him to meals and karaoke. Now, he could consider this money repayment of an old debt.
As for actually paying Sun Kang back?
Su Han had never planned to return a single yuan.
With a chuckle, Su Han said, “Relax. Didn’t I already tell you that I’m giving you a huge red envelope after the banquet? You’ll see when the time comes. Whether your brother treats you well or not, it’ll all be reflected in that red envelope!”
“Exactly! When has Young Master Su ever treated any of us badly? Hahaha!”
“Yeah, Young Master Su has always been generous. Sun Kang, you’re worried that Young Master Su won’t return that tiny amount of money? Tch, what a joke!”
Several classmates standing nearby immediately began teasing Sun Kang.
Indeed, Su Han had always possessed the personality of a warm man. He frequently treated others to meals and entertainment, and because of that, he had accumulated quite a few fair-weather friends. Several cheerful classmates had come over to support him at the Engagement Banquet as well.
Su Han cupped his hands toward them and said solemnly, “Everyone, eat well and drink well! Your presence is enough. It doesn’t matter whether you give gift money or not.”
After saying that, Su Han turned toward Sun Kang and gave him an OK gesture, signaling that he would be back shortly.
At this point, Sun Kang could hardly continue protesting. Everyone was watching him. If he continued making a fuss, he really would seem petty and unreasonable.
Besides, Su Han had already promised him an enormous red envelope after the banquet. Judging by Su Han’s usual generosity, the red envelope would definitely contain no less than the 10,000 Sun Kang had just spent.
‘20,000? Or maybe 30,000? It could even be 50,000! This bastard is filthy rich. Damn it, if you don’t give me 50,000, you’re fucking trash and a despicable bastard!’
Sun Kang muttered to himself as he quickly headed deeper into the hall.
Meanwhile, near the entrance, Su Han was so delighted that he nearly exploded with laughter.
He had successfully intercepted another 5,000!
At that moment, the system notification sounded once again.
[Ding! The protagonist’s fate has been slightly affected. 10 Luck Points have been plundered from Sun Kang!]
’10 points!’
It was the same amount of 5,000, yet this time he had gained 10 Luck Points.
After thinking about it briefly, Su Han immediately understood why.
That 5,000 had been Sun Kang’s last 5,000. Without that money, it would now be extremely difficult for him to start his business!
‘He’s completely broke now, yet he still has more than 3,000 Luck Points. Sun Kang’s luck really is ridiculously overwhelming!’
By comparison, when Su Han looked at his system panel again, he saw that his own Luck Points had finally turned positive.
At least that eerie warning about a catastrophic disaster could finally quiet down for a while.
However, he still had only 5 Luck Points!
[Ding! The host’s Luck Points have been detected to be below 50. The host will suffer a bloody calamity within 1 week! Please increase your Luck Points as quickly as possible! Friendly Reminder: The next 24 hours are the host’s safe period. If the host raises his Luck Points above 50 during this period, the bloody calamity can be avoided!]