I am not just a tycoon

This villa has three floors and spans over 600 square meters, which means the 20 million budget for renovation averages more than 30,000 per square meter.

And the property prices in Star City are only over 10,000 per square meter.

System, you're really extravagant!

Shen Yuan inwardly clicked his tongue, finding this budget a bit too lavish for him.

"Miss Guan, do you have any renovation companies you'd recommend?"

Shen Yuan planned to hire a renovation company but didn't have any contacts, so it was a good opportunity to ask the property manager.

"Yes, Mr. Shen."

Guan Shufang's eyes lit up slightly, "There are several high-end renovation companies in Star City with good reputations and designs. I'll send you their contact details on WeChat later."

Since the owner hadn't brought it up himself, she didn't dare to speak out of turn.

Renovations for such large villas start at a minimum of one or two million, and owners with larger budgets can spend several million. If a deal goes through her recommendation, Guan Shufang could also earn some referral fees.

"Okay."

Shen Yuan nodded his head, took another tour of the shell home, and then said, "Let's go then, we've seen enough."

Before returning to the sales office, Guan Shufang took them to the property management to register their facial recognition for the entrance, and she handed over the contract documents and room keys to Shen Yuan.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Shen Yuan left one key with Guan Shufang, as he didn't want to accompany the renovation company when they came to measure the place and plan it out, so it was perfect to have this property manager run the errands.

With everything settled, both got into the Defender to head back, when Liew Menglu suddenly asked, "Shen Yuan, I took some photos and videos just now, can I post them on Quick Sound?"

Shen Yuan had no objections, "Sure, just as long as my face isn't shown."

Liew Menglu smiled, "Don't worry, I wouldn't dare post such a Tang Sanzang like you online for other demons to covet."

"How many followers do you have on Quick Sound?"

Shen Yuan remembered that the speakeasy's renovation was nearing completion and he needed to start preparing to explore the store through videos.

Speaking of which, since he had invested 700,000, Shen Yuan hadn't visited it yet.

"Over 50,000."

Liew Menglu was editing the video, head down, and answered casually.

Since graduating from university, Liew Menglu had been working in a gym, and she had registered on Quick Sound early, managing her account very well. A large portion of her clients came from her Quick Sound followers.

This was thanks to her fitness photos and videos which, although faceless, showcased her well-endowed behind and full headlights, attracting a lot of attention.

Every time she posted a video, she would include the location of the Leke Fitness Center, so most of her followers were local lechers along with a small percentage of female fitness enthusiasts.

Shen Yuan then asked, "Do you have many local followers?"

"Most of them are local followers."

Liew Menglu suddenly thought of something, lifted her delicate face teasingly, and said, "What's up, you sleazy man, are you trying to sneak a peek at my videos on Quick Sound?"

Shen Yuan smiled, "Over 50,000 men have seen them on Quick Sound, what's the harm if I look?"

"You're different."

"Just so you know, that video I sent you this morning was meant just for you. It wasn't even uploaded on Quick Sound, and it's a lot racier than anything I'd post there."

Liew Menglu blinked her eyes, a coy smile playing on her lips.

Shen Yuan smiled knowingly. Coach Liew really knew her stuff; those words were like music to the ears.

"Send me your Quick Sound username later. I have a speakeasy exploration video coming up. If you're interested, you could give it a try."

Regarding the exploration video, Shen Yuan didn't plan to stick to just one influencer. Recruiting several people would definitely enhance the flow of potential customers.

"Really~"

Liew Menglu's eyes sparkled, "You've opened a speakeasy too?"

Shen Yuan nodded, "It's just something I'm doing in partnership with a friend, just for fun."

"Great, I'll send it to you right now."

While working on her phone, Liew Menglu continued to murmur, "My ID is Extra Spicy Liew."

Shen Yuan's eyelid twitched, and he couldn't help but turn to look at her.

Well, she really is spicy!

"Heading back to the gym now?"

"Where else?"

Liew Menglu stared intently at Shen Yuan, her gaze as if piercing through to his soul, "Where did you want to go?"

Shen Yuan shifted his gaze, "I thought maybe we were going to play ball."

Liew Menglu quickly protected her sensitive areas with both hands and snorted, "Dream on!"

"All you men are no good, you bullied my best friend yesterday, and I haven't even settled the score with you!"

"Have the nerve to say that, after listening downstairs for so long yesterday, I haven't even charged you a fee."

Shen Yuan found it somewhat amusing, "And you care so much about Nana, you might as well take it on her behalf."

"Don't even think about it~"

Liew Menglu said, tilting her cute face.

She had her own calculations, a woman who gives up her most precious place too soon appears too cheap, and men won't cherish her.

"What can't be had is always causing trouble"—this lyric aptly described their current situation.

The more Shen Yuan couldn't have her, the more he would desire her, and the more he would give to have her, the harder it becomes to give up.

Given time, after all the hardships to finally gain her, he would cherish what wasn't easily obtained.

So, she planned on stringing Shen Yuan along now, offering a little bait every day to keep him hooked.

Yet, Shen Yuan surely knew her intention to fish, but Liew Menglu completely reversed the roles of hunter and prey.

Although Liew Menglu had a decent figure and looks, and matched the potential of a third-class NPC, Shen Yuan wasn't bound to her.

He was a multimillionaire, worried about not finding a woman?

Clearly, Liew Menglu's choices were much more limited. From their interaction over the past two days, including the suggestive video she sent this morning, it was evident she was quite interested in him, likely because her 'pond' didn't have bigger 'fish' such as him, which is why she was so intent.

Now, Liew Menglu was obviously teasing with her 'two steps forward, one step back' tactics.

But, the fact was, yesterday Liew Menglu had seen him spend three million to help Chen Na buy a house, and today, she saw him acquiring a villa worth over ten million. Life showed a vast disparity.

Deep down, she was secretly longing for such a glitteringly corrupt lifestyle.

With this contrast, all the small fry in her 'pond' no longer appealed to her, leaving her hopes pinned on him alone.

So, who was the hunter and who was the prey was quite obvious.

By the time they reached Leke Fitness Center, Liew Menglu had already edited the video for TikTok and successfully posted it.

This kind of villa-highlighting video was very eye-catching; Liew Menglu felt it should boost her following significantly.

As they got out of the car, she left him with a teasing smile, "Bye-bye, Shen Yuan, stop by our gym to work out sometime~"

"Bye-bye~ Coach Liew~ Let's play ball together sometime~"

"Pah!"

Liew Menglu spat in disgust, then went back to the second floor of the fitness center to change into her gym clothes, only to be called into the office by the manager, Gong Mingbo.

"Meng Lu, what are you up to? I heard you missed a member's class this morning?"

"Do you realize that's a breach of contract?"

Gong Mingbo's expression was serious, scrutinizing Liew Menglu up and down.

Liew Menglu arched her eyebrows, "Who told you, wasn't it that blabbermouth Han Lihai?"

"Who it was doesn't matter. What matters is that you indeed skipped a class."

Liew Menglu explained, "I had some personal matters to deal with, and I've already told Miss Zhou that I'd refund her double the fee for the class."

"What personal matter? Did you request leave? Besides, do you think I don't use the Internet?"

Gong Mingbo pulled out his phone, pointing at the screen, "Look at this, I just stumbled upon this video!"

"Men today are very clever; do you really think someone would buy you a house? They take you house hunting just for fun. Once they tire of the game, they'll dump you; aren't incidents like this common?"

"Remember Lili, who was casually tossed aside after being played? Have you forgotten about that incident?" Gong Mingbo said sternly, then his tone gradually softened, "Though you promised to refund double the private training fee to Miss Zhou, she still had complaints, but I've already taken care of it for you."

"I advise you to be down-to-earth. Why keep dreaming of finding a wealthy husband? Isn't finding a good husband and teaching your children appealing? We have many fine male trainers here, like Ahai, who makes a decent twenty thousand a month, has bought a car…"

Listening to him, Liew Menglu's expression turned slightly sour, as she had already guessed what Gong Mingbo was leading up to, simply laying the groundwork to then bring up her own income and circumstances.

In the fitness center, not only male members pursued her, but also trainers like Han Lihai, and the current Gong Mingbo in front of her.

However, Liew Menglu wasn't interested in him; she always declined delicately, but he was persistent, which was quite a headache for her since he was her superior and it was difficult to handle without causing a scene.

This time, being caught out by Gong Mingbo, he first took the opportunity to scold her as a manager, then tried to persuade her as someone with more experience.

Did he really think he could conquer me this way?

Ridiculous!

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