Chapter 80: Zhang Xiaoli squanders the family fortune, the Zhou family is triggered

Watching Zhang Xiaoli point at that 3-million-yuan sports car and happily say she wanted to buy it, the four members of the Zhou Family all wore expressions of difficulty.

Xie Fenglan was the first who couldn't help herself; she stepped forward, pulled Zhang Xiaoli, and said, "Lili, it's not that Auntie is criticizing you, but this car is just a consumable. Buying something decent is enough. What couldn't you do with three million? You could even buy a house in Jiangzhou. Auntie thinks you two should buy a house first; after all, houses hold their value, while this car loses money the moment you get your hands on it. Why buy something so expensive? We just saw one outside similar to this, and we talked the salesperson down to 650,000. I think that car is enough..."

Zhang Xiaoli listened to Xie Fenglan's analysis with a smile, nodding from time to time as if she had taken her advice to heart.

Seeing this scene, the other members of the Zhou Family secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They were truly afraid that Zhang Xiaoli wouldn't listen to reason and would insist on buying this 3-million-yuan sports car. If that really happened, they would likely have to sell their house to afford it.

Now it seemed this girl could still listen to reason.

Besides, a young girl who works in beauty—what's the use of driving such a nice sports car? Furthermore, the color of this sports car is too red; one look and you know it's a woman's car. How would Xiaojun drive it later?

Zhang Xiaoli patiently waited for Xie Fenglan to finish speaking, then asked with some curiosity, "Auntie, you just said I should use this money to buy a house, but I already have a place to live, and the rent isn't expensive. Why would I need to buy a house?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Fenglan hurriedly urged her again, "Child, how can a rented place count as a house? Once you and Xiaojun are married, you certainly must have a house of your own."

Listening to Xie Fenglan's words, Zhang Xiaoli asked curiously, "Auntie, how come I don't understand what you're saying? When did I ever say I was going to marry Zhou Xiaojun? Besides, even if I did agree to marry him, shouldn't you be the ones preparing the house? Does your family expect me, a girl, to buy the house?"

Zhang Xiaoli's question left an awkward look on Xie Fenglan's face, and Zhou Yue hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Xiaoli, Mom didn't mean it like that. She just thinks that buying such an expensive sports car all at once is a bit of an impulsive purchase. 5 million looks like a lot, but in reality, if you really want to buy big-ticket items, it doesn't go very far. Your sports car is so expensive, and the maintenance won't be a small sum later on. We should spend our money where it counts," Zhou Yue said, pulling on Zhang Xiaoli's arm to persuade her.

"Yes, yes, that's exactly what I meant," Xie Fenglan nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.

Zhou Xiaojun, standing to the side, saw this and also stepped forward to say, "Mom and my sister are right. Xiaoli, even though you have money now, you can't be too willful. You say you want to buy a car, but if you buy a car in this color, how am I supposed to drive it later, right? If you ask me, we should buy a black one; that way, either of us can drive it. I saw a Cayenne outside that's not bad, only a little over a million." Zhou Xiaojun said with some excitement, his expression eager to try, wishing Zhang Xiaoli would go pay right now so he could drive that big Cayenne and show off in front of his brothers.

"Zhou Xiaojun, is this car being bought for me or for you? Why should I let you drive my car? I like this car; just tell me if you're going to buy it for me or not. Don't say I didn't give you a chance. You were the one who said you'd buy me a Porsche, and you were the one who called me to come pick out a car. Now that I've picked it out, you're telling me this. What exactly do you mean?"

Xie Fenglan and Zhou Yue, seeing that the conversation was going wrong, hurriedly came over to comfort Zhang Xiaoli.

"Xiaoli, don't be angry. Xiaojun didn't mean it like that."

"Xiaojun, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and apologize to Lili!"

Zhou Xiaojun was very unhappy inside, but once he thought about the 5 million in Zhang Xiaoli's hands, he smiled and went over to coax her.

"Xiaoli, you misunderstood. Mom and my sister didn't mean it like that," Zhou Xiaojun said with a cheeky grin.

"That's not what you meant, right? Fine, then I want this car. Go pay for it," Zhang Xiaoli said, pointing at the 911.

"This~~~ Xiaoli, buying a car is a big deal. Let's not be in such a rush to make a decision. Let's go back and discuss it properly. Maybe in a little while, you'll change your mind and like a different car. If we really buy this, it can't be returned," Zhou Xiaojun said with a smirk, trying to persuade her.

Hearing Zhou Xiaojun's words, Zhang Xiaoli wore a mocking smile and said, "Enough, Zhou Xiaojun, no need to try so hard to explain. You just don't want to buy such an expensive car for me, right? I don't need you to buy it; I'll buy it myself, okay? Tsk, how boring!"

As she said this, Zhang Xiaoli took out her bank card and handed it to the salesperson.

"I'll take this car. Swipe the card," Zhang Xiaoli said nonchalantly.

Seeing this, the salesperson's eyes lit up instantly. They reached out with both hands to take the card, but unexpectedly, Zhou Xiaojun snatched it away.

"Zhou Xiaojun, what are you doing? That's my card! Are you trying to rob me in broad daylight!" Zhang Xiaoli glared at Zhou Xiaojun; this time she was truly angry!

"No, Xiaoli, calm down. I didn't say I wouldn't buy it for you. Why are you getting so worked up? You only have 5 million in total, and you're spending 3 million on a car. How are we going to live in the future? Wouldn't it be better to buy a house with this money first?" Zhou Xiaojun held the card, his expression pained, as if it were his own money being spent.

Not just him, the expressions of the mother and daughter, Xie Fenglan and Zhou Yue, were much the same, their eyes fixed on the card, flashing with heartache and greed.

"Worked up? Zhou Xiaojun, is it worth it for me to get worked up over you? Huh? Who are you to me? What right do you have to manage my affairs? And 'how are we going to live in the future'—is it any of your business how I live my life? Zhou Xiaojun, give me back the card! I'll count to three; if you don't give it to me, I'm calling the police right now! One, two, three! Hello? Is this 110..."

Seeing that Zhang Xiaoli was actually using her phone to call the police, the Zhou Family hurriedly went over to mediate, snatched the card back from Zhou Xiaojun's hand, and handed it to Zhang Xiaoli. But their expressions were unwilling, as if Zhang Xiaoli were taking their family's money.

Zhang Xiaoli handed the card directly to the salesperson and went to handle the paperwork. Seeing Zhou Xiaojun following her again, she turned around and said bluntly, "Zhou Xiaojun, you were the one who said you'd buy me a Porsche and apologized, and now you're the one going back on your word. I've seen through you. Compared to Lin, you aren't even worth a pinky finger!"

Seeing Zhang Xiaoli mention Lin Dazhi again, Zhou Xiaojun couldn't keep his composure, blocking her and asking, "Zhang Xiaoli, what do you mean by mentioning Lin Dazhi?"

Zhang Xiaoli didn't back down and asked, "What's wrong with me mentioning Lin? You keep saying you're my boyfriend, but in the end, you don't even compare to an outsider. Lin said he'd give me five million and he gave me five million. What about you? What have you given me?"