Chapter 111: Bullying Shasha in Front of Tens of Thousands - The Rich Second-Generation Villain With No Morals

Chapter 111: Bullying Shasha in Front of Tens of Thousands "Son, you're truly amazing. No wonder you gave me the keys and had me bring the car here; you were planning to give it as a gift, weren't you?" Fang Yuanyuan excitedly hugged her son and took a sip. The dilemma that had troubled the couple, with no solution in sight, was effortlessly resolved by their son. Qi Feng also gave Qi Lin a thumbs-up with a smile. It could be said that the week-long effort for the little lobster food festival had been a resounding success. Now, let's see how our star Qi Lin plans to make a profit. "Phew~ Ha~" "Such a cool little lobster deserves some beer; what a disappointment if there isn't any!" "If only the organizers provided free beer." "Are you crazy? Do you know how much it costs to provide free little lobsters? And you want free drinks too? Are you planning a heist?" "For those who want beer or need mineral water to quench the heat, you can buy some over there." Chen Aomeng pointed and laughed at Wang Siling's beverage stall. Many tourists weren't aware that drinks were available for sale. Wisely, Chen Aomeng joined the crowd with his younger brother, playing the part of a babysitter. The braised shrimp was the spiciest. Delicious, yes, but intolerably so. Before long, these visitors flocked to Wang Siling's drink stand, and sensing the effect of his actions, Chen Aomeng hurried back to help serve beverages. "Little sister, give me two bottles of mineral water." "I want two cases of beer, here's the money." "Five cans of Jianlibao for me!" "Water! Give me three bottles. I'm about to pass out, but these little lobsters are too tasty to stop eating!" Wang Siling stared incredulously at the throng of visitors. "The power of Qi Lin's plan is astounding~" Earlier, she had worried that the drinks wouldn't sell, and now her only concern was maintaining order to prevent these thirsty visitors from storming the stalls for water. Luckily, the police were on patrol. Otherwise, given the tourists' fervor, such an incident might have actually occurred. Boxes of drinks piled high rapidly diminished in an hour, with six to seven thousand boxes gone. Trucks continuously delivered drinks to ensure tourists had plenty to enjoy. On stage, Qi Lin noticed how visitors randomly gnawed on lobsters, leaving remainings uneaten before discarding them. Amused, he shook his head and picked up the microphone: "It seems many visitors don't know how to eat little lobsters correctly. I'll draw a lucky audience member to teach them how to peel and enjoy them." Hearing this, numerous young women in the crowd brightened their lovely eyes, turning their gaze toward the stage. Tall and handsome, with humorous words, exuding calm and confidence, this young man still belonged to a billionaire family. Which young lady wouldn't want a romantic encounter with him? However, those hopeful gazes were overlooked by Qi Lin. He searched through the crowd as if looking for something. Suddenly, Qi Lin smiled. "You, the lady in the dark green qipao," he pointed to a girl in the crowd. Xia Sha's face flushed instantly. Knowing about the Little Lobster Festival at Rose Bay Square, since it was so close, Xia Sha had decided to close her business for the day and discreetly took a look. Though familiar with Qi Lin, as he was her niece's boyfriend, Xia Sha hesitated to approach him willingly. She was enjoying the lobster quietly by herself. However, even in her low-key presence, Qi Lin managed to spot her. Qi Lin directed his words to her, revealing her attire. Obliged to comply, despite her shyness under everyone's gaze, Xia Sha went up on stage. "Take a little lobster and hold its head, then peel off the shell," Qi Lin instructed. Before Xia Sha could fully react, Qi Lin had embraced her from behind. Grasping her smooth hand, he guided her through the art of eating lobster. Blushing, Xia Sha muttered softly, "Qi Lin, are you doing this just to embarrass me on stage?" "I'm your aunt. What does it look like you holding me like this?" Qi Lin chuckled, "Aunt? You're Yuxi's aunt, not mine. Besides, I'm just teaching you to peel lobsters. Why overthink it? Can't you see all those girls envying you? Don't you wish to trade places with them?" Hearing Qi Lin's quips, Xia Sha's face reddened further as she scoffed, "Hmph, I'm waiting to deal with you after we get off stage for daring to tease your auntie." "Clean me up? Then I won't hold back; I'm always ready to have my auntie scold me," Qi Lin tightened his embrace, leaving Xia Sha a bit breathless and flustered. "Goodness, what is this boy thinking? Is he trying to take advantage of me?" "But I'm Yuxi's aunt. How can he be so bold?" Meanwhile, countless male visitors below glared at Qi Lin with envy and resentment. Xia Sha, elegant and pretty, looked stunning in her dark green qipao that accentuated her shape, akin to a modern-day socialite from the Republic of China era. Yet, here she was, being taught how to peel little lobsters by Qi Lin's arm around her waist, an enviable position indeed. Fortunately, Lan Gang, busy maintaining order, didn't have the time to notice the antics on stage. Had he witnessed Qi Lin daring to act this way with his sister-in-law, he might've wanted to reward Qi Lin with a few bullets. They say the sister-in-law is half a daughter-in-law. Even Lan Gang himself dared not have any designs on Xia Sha, yet Qi Lin had dared to make a move. Could you blame him for being angry? Finally, as Xia Sha finished peeling a lobster, she hastily returned a glare at Mei before quickly leaving the stage, cheeks flushed. Qi Lin, basking in the lingering fragrance in the air, walked to the back of the stage. "Take this platter of little lobsters to the front row, to the beautiful lady in the black suit skirt," Qi Lin instructed a young girl carrying lobsters, slyly slipping a raffle ticket into one of the lobsters. Indeed, Qi Lin had been hyping that prizes awaited those who ate lobsters, yet he hadn't actually placed the rewards. One wonders if the crowd would riot if they found out. Upon understanding, the girl nodded and carried the lobster tray away. In the front row, Chen Shuyi took a little lobster, mimicking Qi Lin’s method to peel it and sample the taste. "Mmm~ delicious. Who would've thought such an unseemly bug could taste so delightful." Closing her eyes, Chen Shuyi savored the flavor, her lovely face expressing pure satisfaction. For women, nine out of ten couldn’t resist the allure of little lobsters as a midnight snack. "Hello, miss. Would you like some little lobsters?" Following Qi Lin's instruction, the girl with the lobster tray approached Chen Shuyi. When offered, Chen Shuyi blushed, shrugging, "No need; just a couple will do. I'm dieting." The young lady eyed Chen Shuyi with admiration. How fortunate to earn the young master's favor—were it her, she'd likely faint from happiness. Lowering her voice, the girl whispered to Chen Shuyi, "This little lobster was specially requested for you by the young master." Upon hearing this, Chen Shuyi turned to see Qi Lin emerging from backstage. As their eyes met, he mischievously winked, as if saying, "Sister Shuyi, go ahead and enjoy the 'love lobster' I prepared for you." Startled by his look, Chen Shuyi's face flushed with redness. Knowing Qi Lin's character, she realized if she didn't eat the lobster now, he might pull some breathtaking stunt later. Recalling the situation of the green qipao-clad girl from earlier, she deduced that she'd been another victim of Qi Lin's mischief. Meanwhile, back among the visitors: "Hey! Is your raffle rigged? No one's winning anything!" "Seriously, if you're holding a promotion, at least be straight about it." "No kidding. So what if your little lobsters taste amazing? Not an ounce of sincerity in the prizes." After an hour passed with no raffle winner, discontent brewed among visitors. If unresolved, it could escalate into a crisis. All the while, Chen Shuyi clutched her hand tightly, face flushed. For her palm contained the ticket every visitor dreamt of winning. Surprised at Qi Lin’s favoritism, she wasn’t slow-witted. Clearly, he'd slipped the ticket into her lobster, ensuring she would receive it. Confronted with the criticism below, she felt torn. "What should I do? Should I go claim my prize?" "If I don't, Qi Lin's efforts might be ruined, leading to significant losses." "I've always been upset with him. He bullied me, stealing my first kiss. Shouldn't I despise him?" "Yet, the thought of his hard work failing upsets me immensely." Chen Shuyi contemplated giving herself a wake-up slap, questioning why she felt compelled to step onto the stage. She closed her beautiful eyes, gritted her silver teeth, and declared to the protesting tourists, "The ticket, the ticket is with me. I drew the winning ticket." "Wow!" With Chen Shuyi's confession, the rumors of Qi Lin’s supposed deceit quickly turned on their heads. "Someone actually won?" "Damn, why don't I ever get that lucky?" "This lady sure is a beauty, but her luck is simply enviable." "A luxury car worth 260,000—I'm just left with envy, jealousy, and spite." At that moment, the event host approached with a smile and took the ticket from Chen Shuyi's hand. He verified it several times before raising the ticket and announcing, "Congratulations to this beautiful lady. You've won our event's grand prize, a Volkswagen Beetle!" "Ahhh!" "Qi Lin, you bastard, how dare you use our family's things to please Shuyi! You're dead to me!" Below the stage, Li Jiaming was so shocked by Chen Shuyi receiving the prize that he almost fainted. Knowing the truth, he immediately realized what had happened; Chen Shuyi had, by some unbelievable luck, won a car. But this was clearly Qi Lin’s design, having slipped the car's prize ticket into Shuyi's lobster. Evidently, it was a gift Qi Lin intended for Chen Shuyi! Was there anything more irritating than Qi Lin masquerading benevolence? "Could I have your name, dear lady?" The host handed over the microphone. "I'm Chen Shuyi." She smiled shyly. "First, let me congratulate Miss Chen Shuyi, today's lucky prize winner. We've also arranged a photo session with Miss Chen Shuyi and our three organizers. Please join us for a commemorative snapshot." The host stepped aside, inviting a beaming Qi Lin, a bewildered Qi Feng, and an attentive Fang Yuanyuan to the stage. "Lin'er, this girl looks familiar," Fang Yuanyuan whispered to Qi Lin. He decided not to hide the truth from his mother. "That's Chen Shuyi, Aunt Chen's daughter," he replied with a grin. "What? She's Aunt Chen's daughter?" Fang Yuanyuan's eyes widened in surprise. "Please step closer together, or else you won't all fit in the frame," the photographer requested. Standing to the far left was Fang Yuanyuan, followed by Chen Shuyi, Qi Lin, and finally, Qi Feng. By now, Chen Shuyi's face was entirely flushed. The reason? A hand had stealthily wrapped around her slender waist, pulling her close to Qi Lin, making them look like a couple in love. Seeing this, Li Jiaming below nearly lost his mind. Watching his sweetheart interact so closely with his rival on stage felt like torture. Were it not for his rationality holding him back, he'd have rushed up to challenge Qi Lin then and there. "Sister Shuyi, do you like the gift I gave you?" Qi Lin whispered with a playful smile in her ear. Such a fine Beetle, Qi Lin couldn't possibly give it to mere freeloaders. Every scheme and subtlety was intended for Chen Shuyi alone. "I don't know what you're talking about. Clearly, this is mine," Shuyi retorted, her face tinged with red, locking eyes with Qi Lin. She knew perfectly well but spared him the embarrassment. Qi Lin shrugged. "Women can be such paradoxical creatures. As long as the objective is met, acknowledgment is optional." As the awards ceremony concluded, Chen Shuyi descended the stage with the car keys. The success of the inaugural Chinese Little Lobster Food Festival was evident. However, not all of Qi Lin's female acquaintances witnessed the event. Somewhere else was Qi Lin's villa. "Wow~" Qi Xueyao sat on the sofa in her nightgown, hugging a pillow and sobbing as footage of Qi Lin embracing Chen Shuyi happily appeared on the television. She never imagined she and Qi Lin would fight for so many days, ending with an intoxicated encounter that left her lost to him. Yet, during that moment, he called out Lan Yuxi's name. Such heartbreak was nearly unbearable. The realization of her lost innocence and Qi Lin's callousness gnawed at her. "Jingle Bells~" Just then, Qi Xueyao's phone rang. Without glancing, she answered it. "Xueyao, why didn't you come to work today? I couldn't answer any of your calls this morning," Jiang Lei's anxious voice came through. Hearing him, Xueyao's complexion turned ghostly, eyes brimming with tears. Her last anchorage slipped away. Where would she and Jiang Lei head from here? "I'm a bit unwell, resting at home." "Alright, take care of yourself and drink lots of warm water." During her most vulnerable time, with Jiang Lei unable to help, she had to endure the suffocating heartache alone. "No, just resting at home for a day." "Are you unwell? Want me to come over?" Wiping her tears with a tissue, Qi Xueyao answered. The comfort of warm water did little to help. After hanging up, Qi Xueyao was pushed to the brink of tears again, trying hard to suppress her sobs as she spoke.