After my divorce, I started to have good luck-Chapter 876 - 469: Just Barely Financially Independent

"I can only say, I'm really lucky. All the wealth I have now is because the heavens have given me special favor. Others can't learn this."

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Chen Feng's subsequent boastful remarks made Zhai Xinxin look at him differently, her eyes sparkling.

It wasn't until Chen Feng felt it was enough that he stopped the conversation and proactively added Geng Lehua on WeChat.

Predictably, Zhai Xinxin also added his WeChat on her own initiative.

After almost finishing a pot of tea, Chen Feng suggested bringing the meeting to an end. It took about two hours, which was already quite a show of respect from Chen Feng.

The three of them left the private room together, then went to the counter on the ground floor to settle the bill under the guidance of a waiter, totaling over six thousand.

Even though there were just nine dishes and no alcohol ordered, these were all the most expensive options, like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, braised shark fin, and cordyceps, all highly prized specialty dishes.

Chen Feng felt it was perfectly normal and paid the bill with ease. However, Geng Lehua and Zhai Xinxin were both shocked.

Although they knew the meal wouldn't be cheap, they had guessed at most two to three thousand, but the actual total exceeded six thousand.

Geng Lehua's monthly salary and bonus at most amount to just over six thousand, sometimes not even six thousand. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Yet Chen Feng had just spent his entire top month's salary on a single meal.

This truly made him and Zhai Xinxin realize deeply that the gap between the rich and the poor is enormous.

"Let's go!"

Once the bill was settled, Chen Feng called out to the stunned Geng Lehua and Zhai Xinxin before heading towards the exit.

"You guys drove here, right? If not, I can give you a ride back."

Chen Feng said courteously as he took out his car keys and pressed the unlock button. With two beeps, the lights of a nearby Cayenne flashed.

The two looked at Chen Feng's car once more, filled with envy.

Even though they knew this future brother-in-law's ride would be top-tier, they hadn't expected a Cayenne worth over a million.

As a car enthusiast, Geng Lehua's dream car had always been a Cayenne. Now seeing it, not being envious was impossible.

As for Zhai Xinxin, a Tea Girl, her longing for luxury cars, brand names, and extravagance needed no explanation.

"No need, I drove here too."

Geng Lehua replied weakly. His car wasn't bad either; it was a Volkswagen CC that his dad and stepmother bought him outright, costing around three hundred thousand. Compared to the average car owner, it was definitely better, barely qualifying as a mid-range car.

But compared to the million-plus Cayenne, there was no comparison.

"Alright then, let's split here and get together some other time. Bye."

Chen Feng waved casually.

"Okay, sure, bye." Geng Lehua responded a bit woodenly.

Zhai Xinxin quickly reminded him: "Brother-in-law, remember our agreement. If you're free tomorrow, take me to visit your company, remember to call me."

After speaking, she made a gesture mimicking a phone call to Chen Feng.

Chen Feng nodded: "Alright, I'll let you know. Stay in touch."

With that, Chen Feng turned and walked towards the Cayenne.

The two watched Chen Feng get into the Cayenne and drive away until he disappeared from sight before coming to their senses.

"Look at you, now look at your brother-in-law, there's really no comparison."

Zhai Xinxin said to Geng Lehua with disappointment on her face, not fearing hurting his confidence.

"How can you compare?" Geng Lehua replied with a bitter smile, "Didn't you hear what he said? He first won a big lottery prize, then made a lot trading stocks. How many people are that lucky?"

"Haven't you heard that luck is also a part of capability? Even if he started off lucky by winning the lottery and getting money, but now he started a film company and produced hits like 'Mountain Order,' do you think that was just luck?"

This point left Geng Lehua unable to argue, resulting in a sheepish chuckle.

"Let's go, why are you still standing there?" Zhai Xinxin glared at him, a bit irritated, and walked towards where the car was parked, with Geng Lehua quickly following.

Zhai Xinxin had been somewhat ruffled by Chen Feng's extravagance. Initially, she wasn't very satisfied with Geng Lehua as a partner, agreeing to marry him because he was honest and easy to fool, plus his family had some money. At least back when they met, Geng Lehua was driving a fully paid-for Volkswagen CC, worth about three hundred thousand.

In her view, people who could fork out that kind of money for a car definitely had assets worth millions.

Later, after learning more about his family's background, it was indeed as she speculated, so she chose to marry him. Of course, she never planned to stay with him forever, aiming to divorce within a year or two and split the assets.

As it turned out, while Geng Lehua was very honest and trusting, his parents, especially the wealthy stepmother, were not so easy to fool. Her demand to buy a marital home in Xiu Zhou remained unmet.

Consequently, she often treated Geng Lehua coldly during this time and would frequently speak in a harsh tone.

Meanwhile, the honest Geng Lehua continued enduring silently, feeling guilty because once they were married, he couldn't provide her a home in Xiu Zhou.

With the comparison to Chen Feng, a truly wealthy person, Zhai Xinxin appreciated Geng Lehua even less. If not for trying to secure a marital home and ensure a more lucrative property split upon divorce, she would have left him already.

Chen Feng, on the other hand, returned home, took a shower, then went downstairs to spend some time in the living room with two women before heading back upstairs.

At around nine in the evening, Chen Feng received a WeChat message from Zhai Xinxin.

[Brother-in-law, are you busy?]

Seeing the message, Chen Feng couldn't help but smile. Initially, he was worried she wouldn't take the bait, even considering reaching out himself if she hadn't messaged by tomorrow.

Turns out, she messaged him proactively after just an hour or two.

[Not busy, what's up?] Chen Feng quickly replied.

[Nothing much, just feeling a sudden emptiness inside. And somewhat regretting a decision I made in the past.]

[? What do you mean?]

[Sigh, maybe I believed in love too much back then. I just can't resist someone treating me well. Although Lehua wasn't very attractive and didn't earn much, he treated me like royalty, so I still chose to date him. But now I've realized, I might have made a grave mistake. I might not truly love him. I just enjoy the feeling of being pampered by him.]

Reading this message, Chen Feng was speechless for a moment. Damn, her manipulative nature is too much!

[Life is like a game of chess, once a piece is moved, there's no taking it back. Since you've made your choice, you shouldn't be so indecisive.]

[But I really regret it now. After seeing you tonight and comparing, he seems like such a failure. Plus, I suddenly realized a man like you is my ideal type. Sigh, I really regret it now.]