Free Web NovelChapter 670: Chapter 243: Kid, That’s Not How You Show Off (Part 2)
The alcohol on the table also proves it — this is a low-end Hennessy that might sell for seven or eight hundred in a nightlife spot.
In the booth, there was only a young man and woman in their early twenties.
The girl had dyed blonde hair with big sultry waves, heavy makeup, deep eye shadow, bright red lips, large round earrings, and a sexy low-cut bodycon dress. The sequins on the dress sparkled under the disco lights.
Her flamboyant attire showed that she desperately sought presence in the nightlife scene and tried every trick to catch people’s eyes.
Cheng Xinyi, Ding Linna’s green tea friend.
Su Zelin recognized her at a glance. Because of Nanaz, he had met this woman quite a few times in his past life.
She and Nanaz were quite similar in many aspects. If they were in a later era, they would both fit the typical internet celebrity style.
Yet there were some differences too.
First, let’s talk about the dressing. Cheng Xinyi seemed to overdo it, exuding a sleazy vibe, making it easy for people to mistake her for a working girl, while Nanaz was just right. For a green tea girl, it’s inevitable—without stunning looks, they rely on makeup.
As for personality, while both appeared bold on the surface, Nanaz was only bold on the surface, or she only acted that way in front of someone she liked, whereas Cheng Xinyi was genuinely bold—or rather, very wild. Any handsome guy might become her prey, commonly known as a sea queen.
"Nanaz, you’re here!"
"Xinyi, sorry, we weren’t late, were we?"
"No, no, we just got here too."
"..."
After some casual chit-chat, Cheng Xinyi’s gaze turned to Su Zelin next to Nanaz, and her eyes instantly lit up.
What a handsome guy, this face could rival many young stars from Xiangjiang!
Hmm, he looks just like that guy...
Oh, right, Huang Zongze!
Both carry a bit of a roguish aura, yet it’s a charming rogue.
Just like Huang Zongze, even when he played a villain in TVB dramas, it was hard for the audience to hate him—sometimes he even overshadowed the male lead.
Not only was he good-looking, but he also had a great body.
At nearly 1.85 meters, he was tall even among Qilu men, with a sturdy build and well-defined arm muscles, clearly a result of regular workouts.
He wore simple sky-blue jeans, a contrasting short-sleeved T-shirt, and white sneakers—not flashy but exuding a trendy vibe.
Some people have such a good presence that they look fashionable no matter what they wear, like models—they could hang a rag on themselves and still look trendy. Su Zelin was one of those people.
He showed no awkwardness in the nightlife scene, with a calm demeanor and relaxed gestures, indicating he was a regular here.
To be an advanced green tea girl requires some skill, especially a keen observation ability; otherwise, how would you precisely define your target group?
Even if you’re fishing for a sugar daddy, you better land a wealthy one, right?
What’s the use of snagging a broke guy? You couldn’t even sell him for much.
"This is my classmate, Su Zelin!"
"This is my best friend, Cheng Xinyi!"
Ding Linna introduced both sides.
"I’ve heard Nanaz mention you so many times, always saying how handsome you are. I didn’t believe it before, but meeting you in person, you’re indeed a handsome guy! You could debut in the entertainment industry with looks like these!"
As she spoke, Cheng Xinyi proactively extended her hand.
Generally speaking, even if it’s your best friend’s boyfriend, you wouldn’t shake hands upon meeting, especially in a fun nightlife setting, not a formal business occasion.
Such is the behavior of a sea queen: if the guy in front is handsome and wealthy, she might choose to shake hands. If he lacks looks and money, she might just nod, or even ignore him.
However, this woman knew how to cover her actions, jokingly praising him, showing a generous demeanor.
"You’re too kind!"
Su Zelin calmly shook her hand, even noticing that she deliberately paused briefly before letting go.
It seems, even in her college days, this woman already had green tea tendencies, and her tea skills were somewhat refined.
As a scoundrel with keen insight, scoundrels easily recognized scoundrel women. A sea queen like Cheng Xinyi, even when meeting for the first time, he could smell the heavy sea scent on her.
Su Zelin remained unfazed, revealing nothing to the green tea woman secretly observing his facial expressions.
Then, Cheng Xinyi introduced her boyfriend, named Wei Yunfei, a greasy young man with dyed blonde hair and earrings, even wearing makeup, who seemed effeminate.
Deliberately leaving two buttons undone on his shirt, partly exposing his chest, with a pure silver tag necklace, trying to look roguishly handsome.
While introducing Su Zelin, Wei Yunfei wore an aloof and arrogant expression, a forced smile that didn’t reach his eyes.
Though Cheng Xinyi and he were called a couple, they were in fact just friends with benefits. Wei Yunfei sought her out for her decent looks and good figure, impossible to be serious about—they both knew each other’s nature, and if they truly got together, cheating would be inevitable.
Cheng Xinyi thought this greasy, painted face was alright, would occasionally take her out to clubs, giving her some face, but not good enough—primarily, he wasn’t wealthy enough, not quite up to standard.
So this scoundrel and wild girl just fooled around, neither taking it seriously.
Wei Yunfei even glanced at Nanaz.
His girlfriend’s best friend was seen by him as the true goddess, surpassing Cheng Xinyi in looks, temperament, and figure.
But he hadn’t found the chance to hit on her yet—Su Zelin appeared, and Wei Yunfei naturally felt displeased.
But he still paid to set up this meeting, confident that he was a tall, rich, and handsome guy, planning to show superiority in front of the goddess, hoping Nanaz would find him more charming.
However, as soon as Su Zelin appeared, Wei Yunfei realized this guy wasn’t so easy to suppress, and even in terms of height, he couldn’t match him. Standing at 1.8 meters wasn’t short, yet he was still noticeably shorter when standing.
Needless to say, the looks and temperament—a handsome, angular face versus a greasy, painted one?
This naturally sparked envy, jealousy, and hatred in Wei Yunfei.
Trying to poach someone like this isn’t easy.
When one’s image falls short, other ways of maintaining face must be found.
Wei Yunfei bragged non-stop about how high-end this place was, how bustling the business was, only settling in because he was a regular, along with the claim that the imported liquor was pricey and such.
Su Zelin was amused.
A common small booth was blown up to have a supreme VIP feel, and Hennessy was made to sound like Louis XIII.
Young man, this isn’t how you put on a facade!
The four of them started drinking with half a dozen soft drinks.
As they got a bit tipsy, Cheng Xinyi looked more and more at Su Zelin.
Bringing Wei Yunfei to meet Su Zelin tonight wasn’t out of goodwill but as a secret competition.
Nanaz considered Cheng Xinyi a sister, but Cheng Xinyi didn’t feel the same.
From the moment they met, she harbored jealousy towards Nanaz.
Nanaz was more beautiful than her, had a better body, and came from a more privileged background.
But if she was jealous, why not envy, why wanted to be best friends instead?
It’s similar to how in later eras, many internet celebrities are friends with each other, though some might just be frenemies, still calling each other "best friends" because they value their reputation highly. They disdain associating with low-status girls, fearing it would lower their own status, so they would rather engage in a love-hate frenemy relationship.
In addition to this, Nanaz had a little stash of money and was generous to her friends, which was of value to Cheng Xinyi.
So, the green tea girl seemed to maintain a good relationship with Nanaz on the surface, while secretly competing with her in various ways, even comparing boyfriends.
Cheng Xinyi used to think Wei Yunfei was quite handsome and that going out with him gave her face, thinking she could win over Nanaz for once.
However, when compared to Su Zelin, she suddenly felt her boyfriend was just a flashy guy.
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