Unexpected Extra Chapter Addition-Book Friend Mu Yi Yang Hua's Naming Rights Extra Chapter 35

In a society like the Bayer Federation, the concept of how much money you spend and how much service you receive has become ingrained in people's values and worldview, and no one feels there's anything wrong with doing so.

Indeed, there is some resentment towards the rich in society, but most people still have a strong desire for wealth.

Catherine's mother felt this deeply. Some neighbors were gathered around her, and everyone could see that Catherine had run off with a rich man. They couldn't curry favor with Catherine or the unknown tycoon, but currying favor with Catherine's mother didn't seem to be a big problem.

Who knows when her mother might be able to give these people a good job? At this moment, Catherine did not notice a detail: after Lin Qi registered her as a member, another employee closed the store and hung up a sign that read "Serving VIPs," indicating that people who might want to enter the store should wait a moment in the Cafe next door.

The drinks and pastries they consume at the Cafe will be paid for by the clothing brand store, but they must present their membership card from that brand store.

Internally, the supreme enjoyment makes people satisfied with the "I am the only one who matters" atmosphere created by money.

Externally, this goodwill can inspire some people to aspire to membership, and of course, it also pleases other members.

At least people who can afford a membership wouldn't stoop to trying to get a free cup of coffee or a cookie; that would be too shameful.

Those who truly want to take advantage of others don't have that opportunity.

The entire second floor of the hotel is filled with such stores. They are different from the "luxury brand stores" in some Commercial Center. In some people's eyes, all stores that sell one-size-fits-all clothes cannot be called luxury goods, or rather, they are just luxury goods for ordinary people, lacking in cultural depth.

Catherine selected two summer outfits and four autumn outfits.

September is almost here, and the weather in Kurilan will gradually cool down after October, so there won't be many opportunities to wear summer clothes anymore.

Autumn will last for a while, about two months, and then winter will begin.

There isn't a clear trend yet for winter fashion, so the design plans for winter clothes won't be available until around November, at which time Catherine will have to come back again.

After selecting the clothes, all that's left is to wait. After Catherine's request has been confirmed several times, it will be sent to headquarters, where a top tailor will come and hand-sew her custom-made clothes according to her specifications.

It's not actually that scary; the so-called "handmade" aspect is essentially just a gimmick.

In reality, even if a store can be opened all over the country, it is not the most high-end. They simply use prefabricated parts and sew them according to size. In terms of craftsmanship, the only difference between handmade and assembly line is the last step.

Even so, many people still like this kind of service.

Before leaving, the shop assistant gave Catherine a membership gift, which included some high-end cosmetics and women's products that are currently very popular.

If a newly registered member is male, they will give him a small gift such as a tie, belt, or wallet.

With all the shop assistants seeing them off, the two left the store, and the sign on the door changed to "Open for Business," and everything returned to normal.

"This is terrifying! Can you tell me how much all this will cost?" Catherine asked softly. "Should I take a deep breath?"

Throughout this process, Lin Qi did not tell Catherine how much he spent, and Catherine did not ask him either, as that would have embarrassed them both. She knew how to maintain Lin Qi's dignity.

Now that she's left the store, her curiosity got the better of her; she wanted to know what kind of number it was and whether it was as suffocating as she had imagined.

"Not much, twelve thousand yuan." This amount of money was no longer of much concern to Lin Qi. He chose this brand mainly because it had a certain influence among young people, especially fashionable men and women.

Don't underestimate universities, nor their complexity. In this day and age, only two types of people can afford to attend university.

The first type consists of students who receive guaranteed admission, full scholarships, and various research subsidies before even entering school. These individuals are commonly known as prospective scientists, and even "bookworms" are not half their "height."

Such individuals will inevitably appear in various high-end research institutes in the future, leading one experiment after another that will change the course of human history.

Another group consists of people with some financial resources, mostly the Middle Class and those families about to enter the Middle Class. Otherwise, even if they purchase College Admission Insurance, they still cannot afford the cost of completing a university education unless they sell their house, and even then, it might not be enough.

Families like the latter have a deeper understanding and knowledge of trends, fashion, and clothing than ordinary families.

Many children from ordinary families may not know some brands, but these people may often hear about them and know about them, but may not necessarily own them.

When Catherine occasionally appears in front of people wearing such clothes, anyone who wants to bully her has to consider whether they can afford the unpleasant consequences and the price to pay.

People who can afford to pay 10,000 or 20,000 yuan a year just for membership fees, while a single piece of clothing can easily cost thousands or tens of thousands of yuan, can readily spend the same amount to make some people regret their decision, and they do it very easily.

If you give those kids in the Lower District a thousand yuan, they'll dare to carry a dagger and stab someone in the middle of the night.

With numbers ranging from 20,000 to 30,000, or even 30,000 to 50,000, they've already dared to kill.

So, regardless of whether these people respect or revere Catherine, they will at least fear this girl. There's not much Lin Qi can do for her; this is all he can do.

Hearing Lin Qi's words, the girl rolled her eyes. "I don't even know if I can save up 10,000 yuan in my entire life. How am I supposed to pay you back?"

"You've already paid back part of it..." Lin Qi looked at her. "Happiness is the best reward. I've laughed more today than I have in the past three months, or even more. That's the best reward."

"Isn't it often said that happiness is a panacea?" When the economy is good, people are optimistic in all sorts of ways, and there are all kinds of opinions. In short, pursuing happiness is the right thing to do. This value has not yet been abandoned by mainstream society, which is also the reason why things are getting worse. They haven't become vigilant yet.

Lin Qi took the girl's hand and led her to the next store. He didn't tell her that the clothes actually required extra payment. "I'm giving you a perfect start. Whether you can have a perfect ending depends on yourself!"

Just one day later, in the Kuli Lan City Stadium, Catherine witnessed a scene she would likely never forget.

Perhaps Richard was trying to make a splash outside of Sabine City, or perhaps he wanted to catch up with Lin Qi faster and not fall behind; Richard was very dedicated.

He set up 6,000 seats for the auction, which made the auction appear much larger than the Sabine City, even though there were only 1,000 more actual participants.

Of course, besides the chance to get a free belt, these people also wanted to get up close to the miracle—a downtown apartment that started at one dollar and is currently worth over fifty thousand dollars. Everyone felt they might have a chance, which is why they were there.

From the very beginning, the atmosphere was lively; the auctioneer hadn't even had a chance to warm things up before the atmosphere had naturally become lively.

Catherine had never seen so many crazy people, and they weren't gathered here for a sporting event, but just to spend money. Sometimes, the more you know, the more powerless you feel.

What's even more frustrating is that she has to keep smiling, as reporters frequently come over to take pictures of them, and her cheeks start to spasm from smiling so much.

"Well done, Richard." Lin Qi, who was standing to the side, tossed a plain white cigarette to Richard. It was a plain white cigarette that cost 49.9 yuan, which was already a high-end product.

Of course, he actually had another one in his pocket, worth only about twenty yuan.

If Richard hadn't done a good job, he would have only gotten the twenty-dollar one, but he's doing a really good job now, so he has every reason to enjoy better treatment.

Richard was grinning from ear to ear, repeatedly thanking Lin Qi for his promotion. This guy was several years older Lin Qi, but when he got shameless, Lin Qi sometimes wondered if he would call him "Dad" without hesitation.

Inhaling the rich, pure scent of the air and looking down at the bustling crowd below, he took a sniff; the stadium was filled with an intoxicating fragrance of wealth!

With a 5% personal commission, Richard's income from just one auction like today could exceed 20,000 yuan, and perhaps even more.

No matter how much he earns, Lin Qi earns even more. Lin Qi doesn't mind sharing a portion of the profits with a subordinate like him.

"Of all my partners, Richard, you are the one I have the most faith in."

"Only you can put my mind at ease, and only in you can I see a light, like gold."

"One month..." Lin Qi held up one finger, "As long as the sales volume of the four auctions within a month does not decrease significantly, I will arrange for you to be in charge of the branch office in the capital!"

In an instant, a surge of heat rushed from Richard's groin to his head. The capital was the only first-tier city in the state, a larger market, a larger audience, and... more considerable profits! He felt all the blood in his body boiling. Those who treated him as a parasite, as trash, would eventually regret their shortsightedness, because he would become the second successful person after Lin Qi, and he would prove it.

When that time comes, he will definitely fulfill his dream! He will throw his Cousin and his former female classmate onto the bed, and then beat them until they cry and whine!