After entering this body, Xie Tingzhou naturally reviewed all of the original host’s memories. Since obtaining this Infinite Black Card, although the original host had embarked on a path to overnight wealth, it was completely different from the system-designed Long Aotian (Overpowered Protagonist) route. He had transformed himself but spent money timidly and cautiously.
The system tasks issued by the Infinite Black Card may seem illogical, but they all follow a certain logic. Once the host is looked down upon or becomes the center of attention, it quickly releases face-slapping tasks, allowing the host to use money to dominate the situation.
Even after obtaining this Infinite Black Card, the original host, Xie Tunan, was afraid of being discovered or investigated. He spent money discreetly, causing the Infinite Black Card to issue tasks at odd times, which ultimately led to Xie Tunan’s death.
Xie Tingzhou, however, was completely different. He intended to spend money openly and even used external comments and gazes to trigger the system’s tasks. After all, spending money is the easiest thing in the world.
As for the original host Xie Tunan’s worries, there was no need to fear them. This world was constructed around the Infinite Black Card. If this world were a book, then the Infinite Black Card would be the pillar supporting it. Therefore, the money deducted from the Infinite Black Card was traceable and would not raise any suspicions from anyone.
Accepting this task, Xie Tingzhou walked into the 4S store, while the blue-haired man introduced himself beside him.
“Buddy, my surname is Lan, and my given name is Huan. I’m twenty-seven years old and work as a live streamer. Once we enter the store, my live stream camera will be on. Do you mind being on camera?”
Lan Huan was a rich second-generation heir who became an internet celebrity for fun. He didn’t look down on Xie Tingzhou based on his attire. Instead, he found some people without money quite interesting—he had a few such friends, and they got along well.
“I don’t mind. My surname is Xie, and I’m a bit older than you.”
Not by much, just over a decade. Xie Tingzhou gave Lan Huan a friendly look—this was a suitable tool for spending money.
In the live stream, Lan Huan was considered good-looking, but compared to Xie Tingzhou’s fair complexion and photogenic appearance, the difference was stark. As soon as Xie Tingzhou appeared on camera, the screen was flooded with comments like “Handsome guy, come closer!”
“Alright, then I’ll call you Brother Xie. Brother Xie, what kind of car are you looking for? I heard from the boss that a Pagani Zonda was delivered to the store, so I came specifically to check it out.”
Lan Huan was incredibly enthusiastic, addressing Xie Tingzhou as “Brother Xie” smoothly. Rich people were often like this—always smiling and making friends, knowing that more connections meant more opportunities.
“I’d like to take a look at SUVs.”
As soon as Xie Tingzhou said this, a 4S store employee walking toward them overheard. It was Manager Meng, a middle-aged man in a work uniform. He had specifically invited Lan Huan today to boost the store’s popularity. As a rich second-generation heir, Lan Huan’s social circle was filled with wealthy young men, and a few car purchases would be enough to meet their sales targets.
“Master Lan, you’ve finally arrived. Is this your friend? How should I address him?” Manager Meng, seeing Xie Tingzhou standing with Lan Huan, assumed they were friends and thought Lan Huan was bringing business to the store.
“This is Brother Xie, you can just call him Mr. Xie. Brother Xie wants to look at off-road vehicles.” Lan Huan didn’t stand on ceremony either, speaking directly with a beaming smile.
“May I ask if Mr. Xie has a preferred brand or model? Our store carries everything. If we don’t have it in stock, we can transfer it from the main store. We guarantee you’ll be satisfied.”
As Manager Meng spoke, he noticed the people following behind Xie Tingzhou. Having visited the nearby Sheraton Hotel, he recognized that those trailing behind were staff from the Sheraton. But why were so many of them waiting outside the door?
“That one, I’d like to take a look.”
Xie Tingzhou’s gaze fell on the off-road vehicle that had drawn him here. Lan Huan also looked over and let out a wolf whistle as if spotting a beautiful woman.
“Wow, Brother Xie, you’ve got great taste! This Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet is a top-tier off-roader. It’s the store’s prized treasure, right? I remember the interior and engine have been modified. It’s limited to 99 units worldwide and has been on display here for two years.”
Lan Huan had seen it many times, but alas, his pockets were too shallow—how could he afford such an expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
“You’re absolutely right, Young Master Lan. This Mercedes-Benz G-Class is limited to 99 units worldwide. Our boss managed to snag it as the store’s prized treasure. It’s been modified for both interior and performance, and it’s truly priceless. But since Mr. Xie has taken a liking to it, why not come take a closer look?”
Manager Meng was quite enthusiastic. Whether the customer bought it or not, he was always happy to introduce it.
The three of them quickly made their way to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The black off-road vehicle exuded a wild aura, its sleek and rigid lines reminiscent of a man of steel. The body featured a bold, angular design, giving off a rugged and powerful sense of explosive energy—truly a sight to behold.
They say cars are a man’s greatest love, and Xie Tingzhou was instantly captivated by this vehicle. He loved the feeling of an off-roader speeding down the road.
The live-streaming camera followed closely, circling around this top-tier Mercedes-Benz G-Class, allowing viewers to truly appreciate how breathtaking this globally limited-edition Mercedes-Maybach G650 was. Fans in the livestream were practically drooling, lamenting why they weren’t billionaires themselves.
“This Mercedes-Maybach was snatched up by our boss back then. The official starting price was 18 million, and after customs duties and various modifications, our boss spent another few million on it. To this day, only our boss has driven it during a test run. It has always been our store’s prized treasure. If Mr. Xie is interested in purchasing it, the full price is 30 million. Our boss will even throw in a local license plate with all eights. If Mr. Xie would like to test drive it, that’s also possible…”
Manager Meng wasn’t particularly concerned about whether Xie Tingzhou would buy it. After all, Young Master Lan had plenty of wealthy friends. Even if they couldn’t afford this prized treasure, they could still purchase other vehicles. Selling a few cars worth millions would still turn a profit, and letting these wealthy young gentlemen test drive was no problem at all.
Butler Xiao Lin and Zheng Xiao followed closely behind, watching as people filmed with their phones. Zheng Xiao felt her palms sweating, inexplicably reminded of Mr. Xie’s black card. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something astonishing was about to happen again.
Lan Huan didn’t speak, nor did he care whether Xie Tingzhou could actually afford this thirty-million-yuan car. He simply admired the top-tier Hummer, thinking to himself that in ancient times, heroes were matched with treasured swords and fine steeds. Although his family was wealthy now, if he spent thirty million on a car like this, his parents would surely break his legs!
But not buying it didn’t mean he couldn’t admire it, right?
Just as Lan Huan was admiring this thirty-million-yuan car, Xie Tingzhou had already directly taken out his black card.
Manager Meng had just finished his introduction when he saw a black card being handed over. Even someone as experienced as Manager Meng was taken aback, knowing that those who possessed black cards were no ordinary people.
Lan Huan was also startled by the black card. He had seen this thing before—his father had one—but he didn’t have one himself. At most, he had a credit card with a limit of a few million yuan, which his family would pay off after he used it.
“I’ll take this car. Full payment, swipe the card, and have it delivered to the Hilton Hotel.”
Xie Tingzhou said this casually, but the entire 4S store fell into a sudden silence. Everyone was stunned into speechlessness. In the live stream, the comments exploded instantly, flooding the screen with messages like [Is this staged?] [Is he really going to buy it?] [Is this what the world of the rich is like?]. The viewers were also shocked by this extravagant act of spending thirty million! The staff member holding the phone and selfie stick even trembled several times.
“M-Mr. Xie, are you really buying it?” Manager Meng felt as if he were dreaming! Paying thirty million in full for a car—their store’s prized possession, unsold for three years—was it really about to be sold?
“Brother Xie! You’re amazing! This is the first time I’ve seen someone buy a car as casually as buying groceries. You’re the man!”
Lan Huan raised his thumb, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Xie Tingzhou with admiration. He naturally knew Xie Tingzhou wouldn’t lie. What kind of scammer or poor person could produce a black card?
Xie Tingzhou then turned his head to glance at Lan Huan.
“Buying a car as casually as buying groceries?”
He repeated the phrase, his tone inexplicably soft, before actually withdrawing the black card, leaving Manager Meng’s outstretched hand hanging awkwardly in the air.
For a moment, the atmosphere grew tense. Manager Meng wanted to say something but saw Xie Tingzhou walking forward.
Here, there was a massive floor-to-ceiling window. To the left was the view of the large shopping mall, while to the right was the pedestrian street outside. On both sides, luxury cars from the store were on display.
Next to the Maybach was a fiery red supercar—a Ferrari LaFerrari, the pinnacle of supercars, limited to 499 units worldwide. Although it had been released for a long time, it remained a favorite among the wealthy. This red beauty, as noble as a goddess, seemed unattainable, and its price was equally stunning. At its official launch, the suggested retail price was 22.5 million yuan.
“How much is this red supercar?”
Manager Meng was still regretting not having grabbed the black card earlier but quickly snapped back to attention.
“This is a Ferrari LaFerrari, limited to 499 units worldwide. If you purchase it from our store, the current market price is thirty-six million yuan.”
The more exclusive the supercar, the higher its price tends to rise over time, especially limited editions, which are particularly favored by the wealthy.
Thirty million, thirty-six million—still a bit short.
Xie Tingzhou continued walking forward, and this time he saw the world-class supercar Pagani ‘Zonda’ that Lan Huan dreamed of!! This supercar was hailed as a work of art in the supercar world, with its blue lines flowing seamlessly, outlining a dazzling and noble exterior as breathtakingly beautiful as a Transformer. It was even nicknamed the ‘Son of Ghost,’ with only 106 units produced globally, and it had already been discontinued.
“How much is this car?”
It really sounded like asking for the price of cabbage at a vegetable market. Although Xie Tingzhou was momentarily stunned by the supercar before him, he still felt he preferred the Hummer off-road vehicle.
“Mr. Xie, this Pagani Zonda is limited to 106 units globally and has already been discontinued, so the price is high, and the maintenance costs are also steep. My boss bought it from a collector abroad, originally intending to display it in the store. If you need it, you can take it for 28 million.”
Sixty-six million, twenty-eight million—still not enough for a billion.
The system had given him a billion, and after buying these three cars, Xie Tingzhou was still short by six million. He frowned, startling everyone around him, who couldn’t understand why this wealthy Mr. Xie was suddenly displeased.
Lan Huan remained silent, just watching to see if Xie Tingzhou was really going to buy such an expensive car or if he was just talking big. He joined the filming crew in observing the spectacle.
Manager Meng wanted to speak but didn’t know what to say for a moment.
“Are there any cars for six million?”
Xie Tingzhou turned to Manager Meng, seeking advice from a professional.
Downgrading from tens of millions to six million, Manager Meng didn’t feel displeased at all, his face still wearing a warm smile.
“Of course, we also have the Rolls-Royce Dawn and Wraith series, priced right around six million. Would you like to learn more about them, Mr. Xie?”
Ever since Douyin became popular, Rolls-Royce had become the most well-known luxury brand among young people online, even more famous than Lamborghini.
Now, that would make exactly a billion.
Lan Huan and the others followed behind Xie Tingzhou, somewhat confused about why he was asking these questions. Hadn’t he said earlier that he wanted to buy the G-Class?
Zheng Xiao’s palms were already sweaty, and a hidden thought was growing in his mind. For some reason, he recalled how calmly Mr. Xie had asked about the remaining hotel rooms. The next moment, he heard Xie Tingzhou’s voice.
“Then add a Rolls-Royce to the three cars I just asked about. That’s exactly a billion. I’ll pay in full by card. Let’s swipe the card first, then sign the contract. Xiao Lin, go handle the paperwork.”
Xie Tingzhou handed the black card to his butler, Xiao Lin. His words were spoken lightly, but they felt like a bomb dropped in the store, leaving everyone stunned and unable to think.
Butler Xiao Lin, wearing white gloves, took the black card with both hands. He knew the card had no password, but he never imagined it could be swiped for a billion without one!
“M-Mr. Xie, are you really buying these four cars?” Manager Meng’s face flushed with excitement, and he could barely speak.
Xie Tingzhou remained utterly calm, as if the person spending a billion wasn’t him.
“Yes. Can you complete the transaction within ten minutes, Manager Meng?”
This was a huge opportunity to make big money!
“Of course! Of course! I’ll go right now!” Manager Meng was so excited he practically dragged the butler Xiao Lin into a run, hurrying off to prepare the invoice for Xiao Lin to make the payment.
Lan Huan, standing there, was utterly stunned, his jaw nearly hitting the floor. He felt that even giving Xie Tingzhou a thumbs-up wouldn’t be enough to express his amazement, so right in front of the camera, he slid to his knees and hugged Xie Tingzhou’s leg.
“Brother Xie! You are my one and only brother! From today on, I’m your loyal lackey! Wuwu! Brother Xie, you’ve truly opened my eyes! I’ve decided—you’re my big brother!”
The scene was both amusing and ridiculous, yet it struck a chord with all the viewers online. Lan Huan’s actions were exactly what the netizens wanted to do! Who wouldn’t want to cling to a super-rich tycoon who could spend a hundred million in one go?
Xie Tingzhou glanced down at Lan Huan clinging to his leg, understanding him perfectly.
“Alright, if you want to follow me, that’s fine. Actually, you just reminded me—buying cars is just like buying groceries, isn’t it? If you like it, just take it. That six-million-yuan Rolls-Royce—pick one you like later, and I’ll give it to you.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the live stream comments went wild! At this point, no one was questioning whether it was an act—they were genuinely envious and jealous of Lan Huan…
Lan Huan, still hugging Xie Tingzhou’s leg, was completely dumbfounded, feeling as though he couldn’t understand Chinese anymore. What was Brother Xie saying?
Brother Xie said he’d give him a six-million-yuan Rolls-Royce??
By the time his brain processed it, his body had already reacted faster. He clung even tighter to Xie Tingzhou’s leg, practically drooling all over it.
“Brother Xie! I declare that from now on, you are my one and only brother! Actually, if it’s okay, you could even be my dad! Let me call you godfather! Otherwise, I won’t feel right taking this car!”