[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi":3,"chapter-i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-489":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},556613,807,"Chapter 489 - 489 433 Messing with the Mandarins Ducks' List","i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-489",489,"\u003Cp>489: 433 Messing with the Mandarins Ducks’ List 489: 433 Messing with the Mandarins Ducks’ List “Phew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not until he was back in the car that Hong Xiaoyu let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Qianxi chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you seem like you’ve just been released from prison?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu stayed silent in embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The past two hours had felt almost like a prison sentence, perhaps even more uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he known, he would never have come in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qian Qian sister, I don’t even know these people, wouldn’t it have been better if you and my brother had come?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t dare complain outright, so he hinted his thoughts in a roundabout way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It wasn’t for nothing, was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You met a beauty, aren’t you happy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu felt ashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who made him the most uncomfortable was undoubtedly the girl he had just added as a friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t tell me you don’t even fancy Xue Ling?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Qianxi asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu was so embarrassed that he didn’t know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t she more beautiful than the girl you like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Qianxi continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who told you that you have to fancy someone just because they’re beautiful?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen couldn’t help but interject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t that the case?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Qianxi shifted her gaze and said matter-of-factly, “Isn’t it all about looks these days, for both men and women?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was some truth to that statement, to a certain extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You shouldn’t be matchmaking carelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By doing this, aren’t you putting President Duan and the others in a difficult position?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the lady meant well, but good intentions don’t always lead to good deeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least today’s actions had been quite abrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought Uncle Duan and the rest seemed happy about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen was at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how friendly they appeared on the surface, there was still a difference in status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they were dissatisfied, they wouldn’t show it in front of the chairman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qian Qian sister, she’s so outstanding, I’m not worthy of her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always felt somewhat inferior before Ren Miao, that’s why he hadn’t dared to reveal his feelings for so long, and now he had met Duan Xueying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it bluntly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in every respect, Duan Xueying was superior to Ren Miao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he harbor any improper thoughts about such a girl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the brief two-hour visit at her home, he had personally experienced a familiar idiom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt utterly ashamed of himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now understanding the young man’s character quite well, Shi Qianxi got straight to the point, “It doesn’t matter whether you think you’re worthy or not; you just need to tell me, do you like her or not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen didn’t interrupt but also looked at his cousin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was curious about the young man’s thoughts as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under their gaze, Hong Xiaoyu fell silent for a while, then shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Qianxi frowned uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is it about her that dissatisfies you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s nothing unsatisfactory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why don’t you like her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Qianxi was even more puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qian Qian sister, she is indeed outstanding, but she and I have only met once, we hardly know each other…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excuses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Qianxi cut in: “Are you still hung up on that Miss Ren?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hasn’t she already rejected you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it necessary to keep pining for her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not about pining.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu said quietly, “I just need some time to adjust.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Qianxi gradually calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he fell for someone else so quickly, that would be rather fickle, wouldn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I won’t force you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve added each other on WeChat anyway, so how things develop from here is up to the two of you to decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Qianxi instructed the driver to drive off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qian Qian sister, then can I delete her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu asked tentatively,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his personality, it was clear he wasn’t good at socializing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His circle of friends was small and he had just a few dozen contacts on WeChat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had added Duan Xueying, he probably didn’t have the courage to initiate a message to her, so what was the point of keeping her in his contacts list?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Qianxi laughed, “I saw you were quite polite to that Miss Ren.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keep her, having one more friend isn’t a bad thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he didn’t agree with Shi Qianxi’s matchmaking antics, he still had a good impression of Duan Xueying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his cousin could really get together with her, it would indeed be a good match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To judge a woman, look at her mother, after all,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the upbringing of the Duan family, Duan Xueying’s character shouldn’t pose any serious issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his cousin’s romantic feelings, he wouldn’t interfere forcefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting things take their natural course, he thought the kid should experience and choose for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, Qian Qian sister, I’m going in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sprinter came to a stop again at the entrance of the Geological University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu pushed the door open and got out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was coincidentally witnessed by a few girls who were returning from a stroll outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ren Miao, look, isn’t that Hong Xiaoyu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the girls quickly nudged her companion, who had been preoccupied for the past couple of days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Miao looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the angle, she couldn’t see the people inside the car, only Hong Xiaoyu standing by the car door, talking to someone inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of car is that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a Mercedes, can’t you see the big logo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know it’s a Mercedes, but why is this one so big?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls continued their discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Girls generally recognize the logos of brands like Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes, but asking them for the specific model is usually asking too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, most girls wouldn’t be able to distinguish between a Porsche 911 and a 718.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, even if they couldn’t identify this particular Sprinter, the size of the car made them realize it must be expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t Hong Xiaoyu’s family supposed to be quite ordinary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How come…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you looking at me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not close to him, if you want to ask, ask Ren Miao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the girls discussed, the Sprinter started again, driving past them in the middle of the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu hadn’t noticed the girls and was about to turn towards the university.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hong Xiaoyu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shout came his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He halted, instinctively turning his head, then saw the group of girls gradually approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer inspection, he recognized Ren Miao and her friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the image of Duan Xueying popped into his head, and he felt inexplicably guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hong Xiaoyu, we all saw it, you know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Saw what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu feigned nonchalance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The big Mercedes, wow, you’ve kept it pretty deep under wraps.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu realized what they meant and, unlike most boys who would usually boast, explained quickly, “That’s not my car.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then whose is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You even know such wealthy friends?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaoyu scratched his head awkwardly, “Not my friend, a friend of my brother’s.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your brother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does your brother do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, are you conducting a household survey or something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Miao spoke up, interrupting the girls’ probing questions and breaking the encirclement around Hong Xiaoyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Miao forced a smile, and Hong Xiaoyu also seemed a bit unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright, you two chat, we’re going inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls, aware of the relationship between the two, weren’t clueless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged glances and left together.\u003C\u002Fp>",1299,"2026-05-30T15:07:10.633Z","2026-06-01T04:31:31.827Z",1,"novelbin.me","14bcfe5b6d8106ad4f742a8462fc3204df94bc510045938056ed375019be4281","i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-490","i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-488",2400,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-cover.jpg"]