Chapter 50 Buy A House

OMG! Is that a Christian Louboutin?! No way!

What kind of lipstick is that? Must be pricey, huh?

Let me put it this way—it's like owning a Ferrari in the world of cars.

So how much does it cost? Five hundred bucks?

Try eighteen hundred! But here's the real question—do you guys know who bought it for me?

Who's the generous guy? Please tell me it's not Wu Jun.

Don't even bring him up. The Chanel lipstick he got me turned out to be fake, and I ended up embarrassing myself in front of Zhou Yi today.

Oh my gosh! Are you telling me Zhou Yi gave it to you?! Are you two still together?

I'm officially jealous. Hook me up with a guy who buys me CL lipsticks.

Nope, I'm home now. He went to check out apartments in Zijing Bay.

Wait, what? Zijing Bay? You're kidding, right? Even a one-bedroom there costs over a million.

Seriously?! A one-bedroom for over a million? That's insane!

While painting her nails, Chu Han suddenly looked up. "What? Did Zhou Yi really buy Wang Yixin a lipsticks?"

"For real," one roommate chimed in. "It's all over the group chat. There's even a picture as proof."

"Are they dating?" another asked.

"Nope, just friends, apparently," someone replied.

"Wang Yixin said she treated him to bubble tea, and he bought her the lipstick."

"Just for a cup of bubble tea? That's ridiculous!"

"And get this—he's supposedly checking out apartments in Zijing Bay now. Over a million yuan for a one-bedroom!"

"OMG, sounds like he's rolling in cash. Maybe richer than Gao Wenhao."

"At least he doesn't have to ask his parents for permission before spending money. With Wenhao, it's like begging for scraps every time you need something. Being rich means nothing if the money never reaches you."

"Han, isn't it such a shame you turned him down? If you hadn't, he'd probably be spoiling you rotten by now."

Hearing those words over and over again, Chu Han felt a wave of regret wash over her. If only she'd known Zhou Yi was such a hidden gem, she would've stuck by him through thick and thin—even if it meant selling everything she owned to support them. Back when he didn't have much, he worked hard and spent most of his earnings on her. Unlike Gao Wenhao, who made her feel like a beggar whenever she asked for anything.

"I'm heading out."

"It's already late, Han. Where are you going?"

"Just need some air."

Chu Han picked up her phone and dialed Gao Wenhao.

"Hey, where are you? I want to grab dinner with you."

Gao Wenhao was playing pool at the billiards hall. He glanced at his watch—it was still early.

"Sure thing. Come meet me at the mall near school."

"Okay, see you soon."

When Chu Han arrived, a group of guys were joking around with Gao Wenhao. Somehow, the conversation turned to Zhou Yi.

"I heard Zhou Yi's actually loaded. Everyone's talking about him online."

"That can't be true. Didn't he used to work part-time at a bubble tea shop?"

"They say he was hiding his wealth on purpose."

"Maybe he's just flexing now. Buying a lipstick doesn't prove anything."

"And checking out apartments? Doesn't mean he's actually buying one."

As Chu Han walked in, the guys greeted her warmly.

"Sis-in-law's here!"

"Hey, sis-in-law!"

"What's up, sis-in-law?"

Chu Han smiled and nodded, then gently took Gao Wenhao's arm. "Hungry, Ah-Hao? Sorry to keep you waiting."

Gao Wenhao pinched her cheek playfully and tossed his pool cue onto the table.

"Game over. Let's go eat."

They headed to a high-end Western restaurant. During dinner, Chu Han cautiously brought up the topic.

"Ah-Hao, have you heard about Zhou Yi?"

Gao Wenhao's expression darkened. "What, are you falling for him too? Thinking he's some rich playboy? Regretting being with me now?"

Chu Han shook her head quickly. "Of course not. I'm just curious. Why don't we go check it out? If he's faking it, we can expose him."

Gao Wenhao poked at his steak with a cold look. "Where do you want to go?"

Chu Han gave a faint smile. "Zijing Bay. They say he's looking at apartments there. Let's see if he can actually afford it. If he can't, then he's just pretending to be wealthy."

Gao Wenhao chuckled, seeing right through her intentions but choosing not to call her out. "Fine, let's go. I happen to know someone there."

Lately, rumors about Zhou Yi had been spreading like wildfire, with countless girls idolizing him. Gao Wenhao wanted to see for himself what this guy was really up to. After all, no man could tolerate his girlfriend still dreaming about her ex—especially when that ex seemed far more impressive than him.

When Gao Wenhao and Chu Han arrived at Zijing Bay, they spotted Zhou Yi in the sales lobby. A beautiful saleswoman was showing him around.

"So you prefer units with floor-to-ceiling windows?"

"Yes, and I'd rather avoid higher floors."

"In that case, I recommend this one…"

Gao Wenhao and Chu Han walked straight over.

"Well, well, fancy running into you here, Zhou Yi. Shopping for apartments?"

The saleswoman paused mid-sentence and glanced at Zhou Yi's face.

The young man turned and saw Chu Han and Gao Wenhao—but there was no warmth in his greeting.

"Hardly a coincidence. Can't you see I'm busy?"

"Busy flexing?" Gao Wenhao sneered.

Chu Han tugged at his sleeve. "Wenhao, stop it."

She offered Zhou Yi a polite smile. "Brother Yi, are you planning to buy a place here? Wenhao's family is in real estate. Maybe he can give you some recommendations."

Zhou Yi declined firmly. "No thanks. I've already decided. No need to trouble yourselves."

Gao Wenhao stepped closer and noticed the property—a newly launched single-unit apartment designed for young professionals or couples. Perfect for someone like Zhou Yi.

"You're buying here? An orphan like you has that kind of money?"