This sentence directly stunned the salesperson! Zheng Xiao felt his agitated heart suddenly find its anchor, thinking, “So that’s how it is!” The butler Xiao Lin beside him was also taken aback, momentarily at a loss for words.
“S-sir, are you serious? You really want to buy two hundred and four units?”
Two hundred units could practically be bought at wholesale price! Could this gentleman be stocking up for resale? The salesperson was so shocked they began to stutter.
Xie Tingzhou handed the card to his butler Xiao Lin beside him, then picked up the poster of Xie Xinghe from the table. He waved the poster slightly, revealing his first smile of the day.
“Yes, I’m a fan of Xie Xinghe. Remember my posters and cards. Does this count toward Xie Xinghe’s sales performance?”
After all, celebrity endorsements also rely on performance metrics. If products endorsed by a celebrity sell out, it proves the strong purchasing power of their fans. With this Infinite Black Card, Xie Tingzhou was determined to support his son’s career.
“It counts, it counts… Don’t worry, sir, I’ll arrange the invoice for you right away. Since you’re buying so many, I’ll call the manager to arrange a discounted price for you.”
Only then did the salesperson snap back to reality, hurriedly grabbing the invoice forms. In large shopping malls like this, invoices are typically filled out before payment is processed.
“No need for a discount. I’m not short on money. If you insist on offering something, just give me more posters.”
Xie Tingzhou lowered his head, his gaze fixed on Xie Xinghe’s face on the poster. He suddenly felt an urgent desire to meet this son of his. Although the original host didn’t care, after Xie Tingzhou entered this body, the affection he once shared with his wife and the expectations he had for his children began to influence him. Unlike the original host, who would stop at nothing for money, Xie Tingzhou preferred having people around him, enjoying lively and bustling moments.
Someone actually wanted posters over a discount! The salesperson was stunned but quickly followed Xie Tingzhou’s request and prepared the invoice. Butler Xiao Lin also stepped in to assist.
“Give me the invoice. I’ll go swipe the card on behalf of Mr. Xie.”
The salesperson handed the invoice, totaling over a million yuan, to Butler Xiao Lin. They wanted to follow him but were afraid the big client might leave, so they stayed put, feeling anxious and flustered. Glancing at the people in black suits at the entrance, they even began to worry if they were dealing with a scam.
In less than ten minutes, Butler Xiao Lin returned with the mall’s receipt. When the salesperson received the receipt confirming the payment of over a million yuan, they finally let out a sigh of relief. After verifying that the payment had indeed been received, they felt reassured.
“Sir, I’ll arrange for the packaging and delivery right away. Not only that, I’ll also request more exclusive collector’s posters of Xie Xinghe from the store manager to give to you. I hope you enjoy your shopping and have a great time supporting your idol.”
Fans are so rich! Wuwuwu! The salesperson was genuinely envious. This experience truly made them understand why mobile phone brands hire celebrities for endorsements. Just encountering one big fan like this could result in a single transaction worth millions! So envious, wuwuwu!
“Alright. Unbox one phone for me now. I’ll take it with me later. What… is this?”
Xie Tingzhou nodded. After receiving the black card, he reluctantly put down the poster and spoke to the attendant. Then he noticed something resembling a fan pressed under the glass display case, with Xie Xinghe’s radiant smile beaming from it.
The fan had originally been tucked under the attendant’s notebook but was now visible.
“This is a transparent fan for fans. A young fan girl left it here a few days ago. It has Xie Xinghe on it.”
The attendant picked up the fan and handed it to the fan expert before him, introducing it as she did.
Xie Tingzhou was seeing such an item for the first time. He took the fan and examined it closely. On one side of the square fan was Xie Xinghe wearing a sky-blue T-shirt, while the other side showed him in an adorable pose, cupping his face with a tilted head.
The more he looked at it, the more he liked it. Xie Tingzhou couldn’t bear to put it down.
“Can I take this with me?”
He felt his request was somewhat presumptuous and quickly added,
“You can take a photo of it. If that fan girl comes back, I’ll give her a phone endorsed by Xie Xinghe as a gift in exchange for taking this transparent fan. Is that okay?”
After all, it was something someone had lost. If she returned and couldn’t find it, wouldn’t she be upset?
The attendant never expected that this expert fan was not only a devoted follower but also such a logical one—compensating someone for taking their lost item.
“Of course, that’s fine. YOYO has an official public account where we can post information to find the girl. I’m sure she’ll be delighted that you like her transparent fan. Don’t worry, you can take the fan, and our store will also give her some Xie Xinghe merchandise as a gift. Please rest assured.”
This customer had just spent a million! The attendant naturally made sure everything was arranged perfectly for the girl. Not to mention this expert offering to buy her a phone, even if the store had to give it away themselves, the boss would gladly agree. Selling over a million worth of products in just over ten minutes—thinking about the commission made the attendant’s heart race.
“Good, that’s settled then.” Xie Tingzhou felt relieved and began waving the cute square fan, which contrasted sharply with his own cold and aloof demeanor.
At first glance, it was hard to see much resemblance between Xie Tingzhou and Xie Xinghe, as their personalities were completely different—one was an utterly adorable ray of sunshine, while the other was a cold and dignified iceberg. They seemed nothing alike.
Another attendant nearby had already unpacked a new YOYO13 phone and brought it over to Zhang Jie, who had made the sale.
“Sir, would you like to transfer your SIM card? I can help you with that now.”
Service naturally had to be thorough. Since Xie Tingzhou didn’t have a SIM card, he replied directly,
“Please get me a new SIM card. Choose a suitable number for me.”
The phone store naturally offered SIM card services. Attendant Zhang Jie promptly responded,
“Of course. Our store not only provides SIM cards but also exclusive premium numbers. Look, this batch of premium numbers has the last eight digits as 66668888, which is easy to remember. Since you’ve purchased so many phones from us, we’ll give you this number for free.”
Sister Zhang was quite savvy. Xie Tingzhou handed over his ID card for her to handle the phone number registration, and it was done in no time. Of course, even if everyone knew Xie Tingzhou’s number, it was unlikely anyone would dare to call him in the end.
Xie Tingzhou successfully obtained the YOYO13 phone endorsed by his son, with Xie Xinghe’s adorable smile gracing the screen saver.
He couldn’t help but recall how his wife Huang Xinyue in his memories also had such charming dimples when she smiled. Though time had passed and nearly two decades had gone by since he last saw her, the image of his wife in Xie Tingzhou’s memory remained truly beautiful.
However, having abandoned his wife and children for twenty years, Xie Tingzhou wasn’t sure if his sudden return would disturb his wife and children. Yet, just seeing Xie Xinghe, the feeling of blood ties coursing through his veins brought him an extraordinary sense of comfort.
He would definitely return, finding ways to make his son accept him, and to have his wife and daughter accept him as well.
“Let’s go, take a look outside,” Xie Tingzhou said. Zheng Xiao and the butler Xiao Lin immediately followed. Just moments ago, the butler Xiao Lin had already notified a hotel staff member to stay in the phone store, arranging for the subsequent handover with the store’s employees.
Good heavens… Yesterday, he spent five million to book the entire Sherry Hotel, and today he casually dropped another million. Zheng Xiao felt utterly numb, beyond envy or resentment. In contrast, the butler Xiao Lin, having seen many wealthy individuals, remained calm. Following behind Xie Tingzhou, he understood that for a rich young master like him, spending millions or even tens of millions was no different from ordinary people spending a few hundred dollars.
When Xie Tingzhou stepped out of the YOYO phone flagship store, many shopkeepers secretly peeked from their doorways. Xingyun Mall was fully interconnected, and notifications were sent out for any large-scale spending of a million yuan that day. The mall aimed to boost consumption, sending alerts to various brands to ensure top-notch service for this big client.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing your first ten-thousand-yuan spending task. Double cashback of twenty thousand yuan has been deposited into your account. Keep up the good work! Aim for greater heights!]
As Xie Tingzhou walked away, the encouraging prompt from the black card echoed in his mind. Dressed in black athletic wear, he held a transparent fan typically favored by fangirls, with Xie Xinghe’s adorable smiling face printed on it—a stark contrast to his own cold and stern demeanor.
Behind Xie Tingzhou trailed over twenty staff members from the Sherry Hotel. To his left, a line of handsome men in black suits and white gloves; to his right, a row of professional women in high heels and short skirts, showcasing their long legs. It could be said that the visual face of the Sherry Hotel was all gathered here.
Such an extravagant procession drew curious glances from service staff in nearby stores, speculating that the young man spending a million yuan might be this very person. He certainly exuded an impressive aura!
The prying eyes around him meant little to Xie Tingzhou. In the post-apocalyptic world, zombies were always watching him, so he had grown accustomed to being stared at. As long as they weren’t enemies, it was all fine.
The first floor of the grand mall was indeed opulent and magnificent. The air was filled with the scent of expensive perfumes, making one feel as if the very essence of money was dissipating while strolling through.
The first floor of Xingyun Tower was almost entirely occupied by luxury stores, encompassing all sorts of high-end cosmetics, watches, clothing, and handbags. Unfortunately, Xie Tingzhou wasn’t interested in these things at the moment. As he walked forward, however, he noticed a sleek black off-road vehicle displayed behind a floor-to-ceiling glass window in the right corner, instantly catching his eye.
Aside from flying fighter jets, Xie Tingzhou’s favorite thing was driving off-road vehicles.
He headed toward the 4S store ahead, with the group following behind him. None of them had any idea that after splurging a million in the phone store, Xie Tingzhou now had only one and a half million left on him—far from enough to buy a luxury car.
Unfortunately, just as Xie Tingzhou reached the entrance of the 4S store, he encountered a man with an exaggerated appearance: gold chains around his neck, three streaks of blue-dyed hair, and an air of a nouveau riche. Behind him were three people—two carrying bags and one holding a selfie stick, livestreaming for the blue-haired man.
“Today, I’m taking you all to see the most luxurious 4S store in Xingyun Tower. This store, set up inside a large shopping mall, has some serious clout. If you have the money, you can buy any luxury car here. Today, I’ll broaden your horizons,” the blue-haired man said with a smile, his large diamond ring and green Rolex watch exuding wealth. He was a well-known extravagant livestreamer on Douyin, specializing in showing his fans the world of the wealthy. This stop was to showcase the Pagani Zonda, a limited-edition supercar with only about a hundred units worldwide, recently imported by the Xingyun Tower 4S store. This Pagani, no longer in production or sale, was truly a rare commodity.
As the blue-haired man spoke, he noticed Xie Tingzhou approaching, along with the group of Hilton Hotel staff behind him—the visual/face of the group. He immediately made an exaggerated expression of disbelief.
“Brothers! Today, I’ve met someone who outshines me in showing off! This guy goes out with a whole entourage of black-suited bodyguards and long-legged beauties. I’ve lost this round…”
Though he said this, he subtly sized up Xie Tingzhou. A few glances were enough to tell him that Xie Tingzhou’s tracksuit was just an ordinary brand, worth less than ten thousand yuan in total. Goodness! Was this understated elegance or high-key extravagance? This guy was even flashier than him!
The livestream chat was flooded with comments like “Let me see!” and “Show us!” The blue-haired man didn’t hold back and walked straight toward Xie Tingzhou, putting on an enthusiastic smile and acting as if they were old friends.
“Hey, man! Here to check out cars too? What kind are you looking for? I know a thing or two about cars—maybe I can give you some advice? I know the owner here, might even get you a discount.”
As a livestreamer, the blue-haired man naturally had a knack for socializing, and he immediately intercepted Xie Tingzhou.
At that moment, the camera behind him panned to Xie Tingzhou and the Hilton staff, capturing a dark, imposing crowd that exuded an undeniable presence.
Not wanting to be rude to someone who was being friendly, Xie Tingzhou glanced at the camera and then looked at the blue-haired man.
“Sure, let’s go together.”
As soon as he agreed, the mechanical voice of the black card echoed in his mind once again.
[Ding! Emergency Wealth-Flaunting Mission Activated! Please let the live stream audience witness the charm of a god-tier tycoon’s wealth! Host must spend one hundred million within half an hour! This amount can only be spent at this 4S store. Countdown: 29:59…]
Xie Tingzhou then slightly curled his lips, having truly grasped the logic behind this so-called Infinite Black Card System’s mission releases. It aimed to be the Long Aotian (Overpowered Protagonist), to be admired, envied, and pursued by all. As long as the attention was substantial enough, the system would issue more missions and larger amounts…