City: I Started As A Rich Second Generation Villain - Chapter 28 – Lin Tian Borrows Money

The next morning, Lin Qingzhu was once again choosing her outfit, but this time she had far too many clothes to select from.

Gu Junqing had specifically instructed his subordinates to purchase a vast wardrobe for Lin Qingzhu to choose from. His subordinates clearly understood his preferences well, deliberately buying styles he liked.

This demonstrated their ability to grasp their superior’s thoughts, which greatly pleased Gu Junqing. He even raised their salaries as a reward.

Lin Qingzhu also quite liked these types of clothes.

She now lived like a princess, surrounded by every kind of outfit imaginable.

No longer did she have to carefully calculate expenses and budget for clothes as she had in the past.

She had always feared that her brother might abandon her because of their family’s financial struggles.

If that happened, she would have no one left.

So from a young age, she became exceptionally sensible—truly, children from poor families mature early.

However, the reason Lin Qingzhu looked so good in anime-style clothing was ultimately because she herself was very pretty. Her youthful, not-yet-fully-matured face brimmed with the vitality of adolescence.

Lin Qingzhu was extremely beautiful; as a real person, she was even cuter than anime characters.

Seeing these adorable and beautiful outfits made her very happy, as she was also a fan of anime culture.

“Brother Junqing is so strange!” Lin Qingzhu muttered while staring at the clothes in her hands.

“There’s everything here—Yan Lingji, Kanna, and Umaru-chan!”

“Not just Chinese animation, but Japanese ones too.”

“Even Platelet is here!”

“But it’s nice if Brother Junqing likes them.”

Lin Qingzhu revealed her small canine teeth as she smiled.

For some reason, perhaps because Gu Junqing had already left an impression in her heart, she now felt especially eager to gain his approval.

Moreover, Gu Junqing was essentially her boss now. Pleasing the boss naturally meant earning more money.

Lin Qingzhu squinted with a money-loving grin—she truly was a girl who adored wealth.

When she wore these outfits, she not only looked good but also possessed a contrasting charm that was incredibly endearing.

However, it certainly tested Gu Junqing’s nerves.

What could he say? Of course, he could only choose to forgive her.

This sweet wake-up service was like a beautiful poppy flower—pleasing to the eye yet poisonous.

Gu Junqing could only ask Lin Qingzhu to change back into normal clothes because, if his calculations were correct, Lin Tian might come looking for her soon.

Leaning against the balcony railing, Gu Junqing stood with sunlight shining across his face, making him appear exceptionally dazzling—almost godlike.

But his inner thoughts were far from divine.

He felt as though he might be poisoned.

He also remembered that he had taken the day off from school and couldn’t see Teacher Yu, which left him feeling somewhat melancholic.

Watching an airplane streak across the sky, he felt a mix of sorrow and frustration.

Then Gu Junqing thought that since he couldn’t see his teacher, he might as well invite Luo Ningyu over. Besides, she had mentioned it many times before.

So he picked up his phone.

“Ningyu, are you free this Sunday?”

Luo Ningyu immediately caught his meaning.

“Eh? You didn’t want it when I offered before—playing hard to get, huh? Too bad, I’m not available these days,” Luo Ningyu’s teasing voice came through the receiver.

Gu Junqing froze.

He no longer wanted to deal with this little minx.

Feeling utterly despondent, he flopped onto the bed in a starfish position, silently reciting the Great Compassion Mantra in his heart.

Just then, Lin Qingzhu came looking for him.

“Brother Junqing, my brother came home and wants to see me about something, so I’ll be heading back today,” Lin Qingzhu said cheerfully as she bounced in.

Although she felt somewhat disappointed in her brother, Lin Tian was still her only family, and she loved him deeply.

“Alright. I’ll have the driver take you. Don’t refuse—if your brother is looking for you so urgently, it must be important.”

A cold glint flashed in Gu Junqing’s eyes.

Lin Qingzhu hesitated briefly before agreeing.

Before leaving, she quietly walked up to him.

With a mixture of innocence and mischief, she whispered in his ear, “Brother Junqing, don’t hold back too much and hurt your health!”

Her voice carried suppressed laughter.

After saying that, she darted away before Gu Junqing could tap her head, quickly getting into the car and waving at him with a giggle.

“It seems this girl is quite happy that Lin Tian came back,” Gu Junqing narrowed his eyes.

He wondered how hurt she would be once she learned how much her brother had changed. But sometimes, pain was necessary for growth.

Gu Junqing felt no guilt whatsoever. This was ultimately a battle where only one could survive, and he would not show mercy.

Moreover, things had already reached this stage—victory was almost within reach.

Gu Junqing let out a cold laugh and returned inside.

He needed to continue reciting Buddhist scriptures to cultivate his character.

Fortunately, he had the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon to regulate his health, while others could only rely on goji berries and ginseng. Young people should understand the importance of maintaining their health.

Especially in modern times, when people stayed up late so often, they needed to pay even more attention to their well-being.

When Lin Qingzhu returned home, she found her brother sitting by the window.

For some reason, she immediately noticed how much he had changed.

The old Lin Tian had been sunny and motivated, easy to approach. Now, however, his demeanor had grown gloomy.

His hair was messy, his beard poorly shaved—he looked slovenly.

“Qingzhu, is this your boss’s car? A Cullinan!” Lin Tian’s eyes gleamed.

Lin Qingzhu had only told him over the phone that she was working at a boss’s house and had not revealed who it was.

“Qingzhu, do you have any money now? Could you lend me some?” Lin Tian asked hesitantly.

“Yes, brother, of course!” Although Lin Qingzhu felt unhappy that the first thing he asked after not seeing her for so long was money, he was still her only family, so she agreed.

After all, she now earned several hundred to a thousand yuan a day working for Gu Junqing, mainly handling his daily matters. She knew Gu Junqing was taking care of her, which was why she had willingly worn those outfits to wake him up.

Thinking about it made her blush slightly. Seeing Gu Junqing flustered earlier had even given her a small sense of accomplishment. Hmph, did he really think she was some naive little bunny who knew nothing?

“Then… could you lend me 500,000?” Lin Tian made an outrageous request.

Lin Qingzhu froze in disbelief.

“Brother, how could I possibly have 500,000?” she exclaimed softly.

“I know, but is your boss a man?”

Lin Qingzhu didn’t understand his intention and could only nod.

“Then you can borrow it from your boss. He drives such a luxurious car—he must be very rich. He even sent you home with a driver. He must like you quite a bit.”

“As long as you ask, he’ll definitely lend it to you.”

“Don’t worry. I’ve already found a way to make money. Just lend me this money, and I’ll definitely earn it back and repay your boss.”

Lin Tian was already somewhat delirious, no longer thinking clearly.

“What are you saying? Are you trying to sell me off?” Lin Qingzhu’s eyes reddened, unable to believe he would say such things.

She suddenly felt that this brother had become completely unfamiliar.