Chapter 18: I’m Buying the Car, So Naturally, I’ll Pay!

Xia Huajiao couldn’t help but chuckle, glaring at Jiang Heming. "Are you complimenting me or belittling me?"

Jiang Heming’s gaze turned instantly tender, his voice softening as well. "How could I ever belittle you? I’m obviously complimenting you!"

That affectionate look rippled under the sunlight, leaving Xia Huajiao momentarily dazed. A few seconds passed before she looked away.

This guy was truly handsome! And when he was serious, he was quite charming.

However, still feeling a bit hesitant, she turned to the beautiful staff member and asked, "Miss, what about the other one for 800,000? What is that number?"

The staff member looked at her in surprise. "You aren't satisfied with these two?"

Xia Huajiao felt a little embarrassed. "It's not that they aren't good, I’m just curious."

The staff member shrugged. "This number was just released. S, +1866."

"What?" Xia Huajiao was startled. "Could you repeat that?"

"Here, this one!" The staff member, clearly understanding her excitement, switched the display to the screen.

Jin Biqian and Jiang Heming both gasped in unison. Then, Jin Biqian’s eyes filled with genuine pity and regret as he couldn't help but exclaim, "That really is a god-tier number. It’s a pity it's so expensive!"

After glancing at the screen, Xia Huajiao quickly turned her attention to the live stream. Sure enough, the chat was flooded.

[Holy cow, that number is legendary!]
[Finally, a god-tier plate!]
[Who released that? That's amazing!]

As expected, many viewers were captivated by the number. The donations in the chat quickly surged past 16,000 yuan!

Xia Huajiao’s lips curled into a wide, delighted smile. She gazed at the number with enthusiasm and made her choice without hesitation: "It's not too expensive for me! Miss, I’ll take this S1866!"

She loved the number. 800,000 was nothing; for her right now, earning that was far too easy!

Jin Biqian, who had been full of regret, froze. Dozens of seconds later, he murmured in disbelief, "Wait? You're actually buying it for 800,000?"

Xia Huajiao looked at him firmly. "Brother Jin, if I were your age, I would definitely pass on this license plate, but I’m still young, and I want to be a bit impulsive!"

Jin Biqian watched her with a look of envy. "My, Miss Xia, you are truly wealthy and truly impressive. I, old Jin, have to tip my hat to you!"

He took one last lingering look at the plate and waved his hand. "Alright, since you've chosen your plate, I won't disturb you any further. See you again if fate allows! Everyone, I run a home audio business—Golden Ear Audio in Futian City. Local viewers, feel free to drop by!"

"Of course!" Xia Huajiao understood his feelings and didn't hold him back. "Take care, Brother Jin!"

Although Jin Biqian had used her live stream to advertise, Xia Huajiao didn't mind, given how generous he had been. Once he had walked away, she retracted her gaze and looked at the live stream with bright, sparkling eyes.

Oh, so many viewers were spamming the chat.

[Brother Jin took a hit and quietly ran away!]

Over a hundred viewers were posting this message. It was clear they sympathized with the good-natured old Jin and hoped to help him drum up some business.

A few seconds later, Xia Huajiao saw other comments.

[Sister Jiao really picked the most expensive one, S1866! I'm in sync with her!]
[The car was only 1.3 million, and the plate cost 800,000! Sister Jiao, you're truly loaded!]
[She must be worth tens of millions; 800,000 is just pocket change!]
[Support Sister Jiao! Money can't buy what you love!]
[Sister Jiao is the best!]

It seemed the viewers loved her choice and understood Jin's decision as well. The stream’s revenue had broken 20,000 yuan! This speed was insane, proving just how excited, supportive, and surprised the audience was.

Xia Huajiao enjoyed the thrill of making such a public decision. She gave Jiang Heming a coquettish glance. "Alright, stand back. I'm going to pay; I don't want you to see my password!"

Jiang Heming feigned a look of confusion. "How about... I pay for it?"

Xia Huajiao jokingly refused. "I know you're rich, but since I'm buying the car, I have to pay! If you pay, I wouldn't be 'Sister Jiao' anymore, I'd be 'Little Sister Jiao'!"

Jiang Heming winked, intentionally trying to charm her. "I really don't mind!"

"But I do!" Xia Huajiao arched her willow-like brows and teased him, pushing him away as he leaned in. "Further back, further back!"

When she made the payment, she saw the donation total in the corner of the holographic panel climbing rapidly, crossing 21,000 yuan within seconds. Once the payment was complete, she looked back at the live stream to see many viewers showering the screen with virtual flowers.

[Sister Jiao is so bossy—a million-plus car with an 800,000 plate!]
[The plate alone cost 800,000. This is the world of the wealthy!]
[Sister Jiao is the best! I'm so jealous of 'Six Ones' for being there in person!]
[Six Ones, get out of the way and let the beautiful and bossy Sister Jiao be mine!]
[Six Ones, do you even know how to play the couple game? How could you let Sister Jiao pay for it?]

The number of virtual roses on the screen jumped by another 5,000!

Impressive!

Seeing these comments, Jiang Heming called out helplessly, "Sigh, I really wanted to pay for it for Jiaojiao, but she wouldn't let me!" He looked at Xia Huajiao with a smile, his eyes softening unconsciously. "I have to listen to her!"

Xia Huajiao looked at him in surprise, then laughed happily. "I naturally couldn't let you pay!"

She noticed that "Waves Still Remain" had also left a comment: [While I don't support 'Six Ones' and 'Yuehua Jiaobai' as an actual couple, that license plate was indeed a great choice.]

Oh, Brother Tao was still here! Xia Huajiao was surprised, then bowed to the phone screen with a sincere smile. "Thank you for the approval, Brother Tao!"

Afterward, she coordinated with Little Chen to hold a ceremony for picking up the car, complete with virtual confetti. When it came time to take photos, Jiang Heming smiled and stood to her left, with Little Chen on her right. He placed his left hand gently behind her, without actually touching her. Xia Huajiao sensed it and, confirming there was no contact, let him be.

As the virtual confetti fell, her live stream audience exceeded 10,000, and the donation amount surpassed 25,000 yuan! Not bad at all—this ceremony really felt like being a winner in life!

Xia Huajiao’s pretty face flushed with joy, and just as she was laughing happily, she saw Mo Yanyu appear, biting her lip.

The childhood friend clapped slowly, looking at her and Jiang Heming with a cryptic smile. "Brother Heming, why did you come early without calling me? Tsk tsk, you and Miss Xia are having so much fun!"

The look on her face was like that of a poor, abandoned girlfriend.

Xia Huajiao paused, instinctively looking at her phone, where the live stream was still ongoing.

"Meilili" was the first to comment: [Oh, the childhood friend has returned! Sister Jiao, you've got your hands full!]

Then, many viewers who didn't know the truth flooded the chat again:
[Damn, another beauty!]
[Sister Jiao is cool, but this lady is quite pretty too!]
[To be honest, the younger beauty is slightly less pretty than Sister Jiao. After all, she's wearing light makeup, while Sister Jiao is bare-faced—her skin is so radiant!]
[She seems to know 'Six Ones'. Could she be his little girlfriend?]