Car-hailing Driver: Rewards from Complaints-Chapter 97 - 95: Pretend to Be My Boyfriend

After sending off 10 guests in a row, it was mealtime, so Yang Chen went to a street stall to eat.

Halfway through his meal, Yuan Xiaozao’s call came in.

Yang Chen connected the call, and heard Yuan Xiaozao’s sobbing.

"What’s wrong? Lost again?" Yang Chen teased.

Sniffling, Yuan Xiaozao replied, "No... it’s not that. Someone is stirring things up in my book review section, saying... saying I’m manipulating data. Many people are cursing me, what should I do? Boo hoo..."

"Who’s deliberately stirring things up? Do you know?" Yang Chen asked.

"It’s probably Gongzi Juan’s fans. I see many IDs with her prefix. But I don’t have evidence, it’s just speculation. I can’t write this book anymore, the review section is filled with curses against me, and the paragraph comments are all filthy." Yuan Xiaozao said dejectedly.

At first, Yang Chen just wanted to cash in and withdraw tips through Yuan Xiaozao’s book, not considering the differences between online literature and streaming circles.

From this perspective, Yang Chen should really take responsibility for this incident.

Tips, of course, are a good thing, but when tips lead to the author being cursed to the point of mental collapse, it’s a good intention gone awry.

However, Yang Chen still felt Yuan Xiaozao hadn’t figured it out.

As long as she got the money, why should she care how people curse her?

"Yuan Xiaozao, I think if I were the author, as long as readers tip me and subscribe, even if they curse me like a dog, I’d accept it. Isn’t it fine as long as the money’s in hand? You might get cursed at work by bosses and clients, would you quit your job then?" Yang Chen said.

Yuan Xiaozao sniffed and said, "I understand that, but every time I open the author backend and see 99+ curse comments against me, I feel terrible. Do you have time tonight? Can you come pick me up? I’m going to a classmate’s birthday party."

"What time? Where?" Yang Chen asked.

"Come pick me up at seven, at the Peninsula Hotel." Yuan Xiaozao replied.

Going over at seven, arriving around seven-thirty, just in time for dinner.

Yang Chen replied, "Okay! I’ll be there on time to pick you up. Use the navigation and don’t get lost again."

"Got it. I won’t disturb you anymore, see you tonight. Oh, by the way, it’d be best if you dressed nicely. Is that okay?" Yuan Xiaozao said with some embarrassment.

"Dress nicely? Oh, I get it. So, am I playing the role of your driver or your boyfriend?" Yang Chen asked with a laugh.

Yuan Xiaozao was too embarrassed, her face turning red.

"Um... If it’s convenient, pretend to be my boyfriend. If no one targets me, don’t say anything. If they do, help me shame them hard. I’ll treat you to a movie later to thank you, okay?" Yuan Xiaozao said shyly.

"Hmm, okay. Consider it compensation for being cursed. See you tonight." Yang Chen said.

"Hehe... alright. See you tonight." Yuan Xiaozao replied.

Young people today all love to compare.

Especially at some class reunions and alumni gatherings, frankly, they’re just showing-off and hooking-up events.

When at school, everyone was a student, and during gatherings, they wouldn’t really compare.

But now everyone’s part of society, it’s inevitable to ask about work, family, income, which unknowingly leads to comparisons.

Some with good jobs will surely be admired by others.

Those with not-so-good jobs will be inadvertently ostracized.

For example, a major company executive or a civil servant in a department among classmates would undoubtedly be the focus.

Those drifting through small private companies will surely be overlooked.

No choice, people are all driven by interests.

Who doesn’t want to associate with impressive people?

Yuan Xiaozao is certainly worried her classmates would show off before her, which is why she asked Yang Chen to pretend to be a driver or boyfriend.

After all, in everyone’s perception, an uncelebrated online novelist is akin to being unemployed.

Yang Chen can almost confirm now that Yuan Xiaozao will definitely be mocked by everyone.

Yang Chen doesn’t have any particularly nice clothes to wear now, so he called Wang Jiayi.

Soon, Wang Jiayi answered the call, slightly complaining, "What’s up? Rare you remember to call me."

"That’s not fair. Isn’t it just for earning more money so I can buy clothes from you, working late into the night driving?" Yang Chen replied with a laugh.

"I don’t believe you. Wondering if the clothes have arrived, aren’t you?" Wang Jiayi said.

"See, an elder sister has her perks, indeed very understanding." Yang Chen said with a smile.

"Che. The delivery said it’s almost here, I planned to bring it over tonight. If you need it urgently, come pick it up. It should arrive in about an hour. You can check it at the store in case there’s anything you need to point out." Wang Jiayi said.

"Okay! I’ll run a few orders first, and will message you when I’m on my way. See you later." Yang Chen replied.

After hanging up, Yang Chen quickly finished his meal and got to work.

Around four o’clock, Yang Chen arrived at Misia.

The clerks saw Yang Chen and promptly shouted Wang Jiayi’s name.

Wang Jiayi quickly ran out and invited Yang Chen into the VIP room.

Wang Jiayi seriously helped Yang Chen try on clothes, and Yang Chen quietly asked, "Have those weirdos been bothering you lately?"

Wang Jiayi shook her head and said, "No. They couldn’t keep the child, and they’ve broken up."

"It’s fate. That’s why people should do more good deeds. If you do too many evil things, you’ll eventually get punished by heaven." Yang Chen said.

Wang Jiayi stood up, smiling, and asked, "What about the bad things I did to you?"

"I didn’t do anything bad to you. Didn’t you pay to sleep with me once? I gave my body, you gave money, neither of us owes the other anything," Yang Chen teased.

Wang Jiayi rolled her eyes at him and said, "Go look in the mirror and see if you like the effect."

Yang Chen confidently said, "Someone like me, no matter what clothes I wear, I make the clothes stand out, unlike others who are ugly and need clothes to complement them. So, I don’t even need to look to know it’ll look great."

"Haha... You really know how to brag. If there are no issues, then sign off." Wang Jiayi laughed and handed a few receipts to Yang Chen.

Yang Chen glanced at them and then signed his name.

Wang Jiayi was still at work, so Yang Chen couldn’t chat with her much.

After leaving Misia, Yang Chen drove home.

Since he decided to help Yuan Xiaozao put on a show, he had to be well-prepared.

At the gate of the villa area, Yang Chen got a haircut at a barbershop, went home to shower, changed into new clothes, and drove out in a Bugatti.

At 6:50, Yang Chen arrived at the gate of Yuan Xiaozao’s residential area in the Bugatti.

Yuan Xiaozao was already waiting at the community gate.

She was beautifully dressed, with black-framed glasses, looking adorably cute.

Yang Chen honked twice, then opened the convertible roof.

Seeing that Yang Chen actually drove a sports car over, Yuan Xiaozao was shocked.

She quickly ran over and asked in surprise, "Yang Chen, aren’t you a rideshare driver? How do you have such a gorgeous sports car? This... B... BU... Bugatti, is it a Bugatti Veyron? The must-have sports car for male protagonist in luxurious novels?"

Yang Chen smiled and nodded, "Get in the car."

Yuan Xiaozao nodded and quickly got in, fastening her seatbelt.

"Since we’re pretending to be your boyfriend to support your image, we have to do it right. How is it? With this car at the door, even if your classmates wanted to tease you a little, they wouldn’t dare now, right?" Yang Chen said with a smile.

Yuan Xiaozao laughed out loud, "Of course! With this car parked at the door, anyone who dares to mess with me would be a fool. Hehe..."

Yang Chen started the car, and the deafening roar echoed through the street.

After more than twenty minutes, the car arrived at the Peninsula Hotel.

Today is Friday, and it’s dinner time, so there’s no parking spot available at the moment.

In front, a Mercedes-Benz G-Class and a BMW X7 were arguing with the parking attendant due to the lack of parking spaces.

Mercedes-Benz driver: "Isn’t that a parking spot? Move the stuff, can’t we at least park one car?"

BMW driver: "Right! One car is better than none!"

Attendant: "No way! That’s a reserved spot for one of our VIP customers. You can park by the roadside, you won’t get a ticket. Or there’s a paid parking lot 800 meters east, ten bucks an hour, not too expensive."

At this point, the attendant saw the Bugatti Veyron behind them.

He ran over quickly, saw it was Yang Chen, and immediately bowed in greeting.

"Good evening, President Yang. Please follow me, there’s another spot over here." the attendant said.

Yang Chen smiled and nodded, handed him a Hua Zi cigarette, and said, "Don’t reveal my identity, or the guests might think we’re not offering good service."

The attendant happily accepted the Hua Zi, "Got it, got it."

Then, the attendant ran over to the Mercedes-Benz and BMW drivers and said, "Gentlemen, I’m sorry, but could you move your cars aside? A Bugatti Veyron is coming behind you, and in case of any scratches, it’ll be quite costly."

The Mercedes-Benz and BMW drivers looked back, and it really was a Bugatti Veyron.

Reluctantly, they had to give way.

Yang Chen drove the car over, and the attendant quickly removed the safety cones from the reserved spot, letting Yang Chen park there.

After Yang Chen and Yuan Xiaozao left, the BMW and Mercedes drivers started to inquire with the attendant.

BMW driver: "Was that the VIP customer you mentioned?"

The attendant shook his head, "No."

Mercedes driver: "Then why did you give him the spot?"

Attendant: "What else could I do? He’s driving a Bugatti Veyron. If anyone’s car gets scratched by it, the cost is heart-wrenching, and if it’s serious, it could bankrupt someone. I’m just thinking about other customers’ wallets too. If one day you guys drive a Bugatti Veyron, I’ll give you the reserved spot too."

The Mercedes and BMW drivers were left speechless...