Yuanyang Twain One Million Soul Coins

The next morning, Yu Xiaogang woke up and reached for the gold note.

The soft touch warmed his heart!

Yesterday's humiliation has been completely washed away by the confidence emboldened by money!

He rolled out of bed, walked to the hotel mirror, and examined himself carefully.

"No way." Yu Xiaogang stroked his bald head. "I, Yu Xiaogang, am now rolling in money. How can I continue to wear these tattered clothes and embarrass myself?"

"I need to find a restaurant first, have a good meal, and then buy myself some decent clothes!"

He carefully hid the gold note on his person, pushed open the door, and headed straight for the restaurant!

Little did he know that in a nearby teahouse, by the window, Ye Hua was holding a freshly brewed cup of flower tea, watching him with great interest.

He received a report from his subordinates yesterday and rushed over specifically to watch the show!

Hu Liena sat opposite him, resting her chin on her hand, her brow furrowed with confusion.

"I don't understand," she said, staring at the flower tea, "You came all this way just to see an old man?"

Ye Hua slowly blew on the floating tea leaves, "That's no ordinary bald old man, he's a prime example of a hypocrite!"

Hu Liena frowned, her eyes filled with undisguised disgust. "That's even less interesting!"

Ye Hua smiled mysteriously, "Don't worry, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

"That's not enough," Hu Liena grinned mischievously, "You're going to try something new tonight!"

"No problem!" Ye Hua readily agreed and led Hu Liena to follow.

At the same time, Yu Xiaogang had already entered the restaurant.

This restaurant has three stories with flying eaves; it looks very impressive!

There were quite a few diners in the lobby, but there were still empty seats.

But Yu Xiaogang sat down when the boss saw her.

The boss sized up Yu Xiaogang, his brow furrowed, and led him to the innermost corner!

That spot doesn't offer a view of the street, and there's a pile of empty wine jars next to it!

Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly, but because he was hungry, he refrained from making a scene.

"Hey, welcome!" Yu Xiaogang waved.

"I'd like some pasta and rice, a large, finely roasted lamb chop, all the signature dishes, and topped with a rich sauce."

The waiter, holding a pen and paper, frowned. "This will cost a lot of money."

"I know," Yu Xiaogang gestured, "Let's warm two more pots of the finest Shaoxing wine!"

Seeing that he was standing still, Yu Xiaogang became impatient. "Is there a problem?"

"No... no, sir."

The waiter was skeptical, so he went to the kitchen to take charge of cooking and muttered something.

The cook peeked out and glanced at Yu Xiaogang, then pursed his lips.

"Judging from his appearance, he's probably here to dine and dash."

"Give him the food first, if he can't pay the bill!"

"Hmph, we kitchen staff aren't pushovers!"

One dish after another was served, and Yu Xiaogang devoured them with gusto, his mouth greasy with oil.

He couldn't remember the last time he had a proper hot meal.

The swill and leftover food in the brothels were simply inedible!

At this moment, braised pork knuckle, sweet and sour fish, and roasted lamb leg have been devoured one after another!

Half an hour later, Yu Xiaogang wiped his mouth and patted his belly contentedly.

The waiter was already waiting on the side, handing over the bill with a forced smile.

"Pastries, rice, top-quality roasted lamb chops, braised pork knuckle, sweet and sour fish... two pots of Shaoxing wine, a generous gift of three Gold Soul Coin and four Silver Soul Coin."

"Please settle the bill, sir."

Yu Xiaogang reached into his pocket, but then a sudden inspiration struck him.

"I'm so sorry, but I don't have any change..."

"Heh." The waiter's lips twitched.

"Let me do it," the boss said, pulling his assistant aside.

"Listen, sir, I don't want to cause any unpleasantness."

"If you don't want to wash dishes here to pay off your debts, I suggest you just pay up."

Yu Xiaogang raised an eyebrow, put his hand in his pocket, took out a banknote containing one million Copper Soul Coin, and placed it on the table.

"Here, here's your change!"

The banknote was gleaming gold, and it bore the vermilion seal of the Heaven Dou Royal Bank!

The scene fell silent instantly!

The old man watching the spectacle and the gentleman eating were all stunned when they saw it!

The boss took the money, his eyes widening instantly, and his mouth gaping open wide enough to fit a roast duck.

"This... this..."

The fat restaurant owner was nearly scared out of his wits!

"Sir! I'm sorry! Our shop doesn't have enough cash on hand today, and we really can't make change!"

Yu Xiaogang feigned distress, saying, "But this is all I have on me."

"Oh, don't worry, sir, it's alright!" The fat boss's expression changed instantly.

"It is a great honor for us to have you visit a small shop like ours!"

"As for the bill, sir, please forget about it. It doesn't matter at all!"

Yu Xiaogang nodded in satisfaction, "Thank you so much, you're so kind!"

"We should be thanking you, sir!" The portly boss bowed deeply. "I express my heartfelt gratitude to you!"

With that, he respectfully returned the million-dollar bill with both hands!

He then personally pulled out a chair, bent over at a ninety-degree angle, and plastered a fawning smile on his face!

He escorted Yu Xiaogang to the door and even winked at the waiter!

"Quick! Stop a carriage for me!"

With his belly bulging from eating, Yu Xiaogang strode confidently and proudly across the threshold.

He maintained a composed facade, but inwardly he was overjoyed.

So this is what it's like to be rich!

Even the restaurant owner treated them with utmost respect, offering them a free meal!

Awesome! So awesome!

Yu Xiaogang's confidence swelled to an unprecedented level.

He decided to strike while the iron was hot and go and buy some new clothes.

Finally, we entered the renowned tailor shop.

Upon seeing someone enter, the waiter quickly looked up.

But seeing Yu Xiaogang's reaction, they tacitly lowered their heads.

The thin owner of the tailor shop frowned, quietly instructing his apprentice to take him to the back and dismiss him casually.

"Remember, leave through the side door!" the skinny boss instructed.

The female shop assistant led Yu Xiaogang to the back and then left him there.

Yu Xiaogang waited a few moments, then his face darkened. "Hey, I want to buy clothes."

The female shop assistant reluctantly moved over.

After looking him up and down, he casually pulled out a wrinkled, brightly colored garment from a corner.

The dress was oddly styled, with exaggerated ruffles at the neckline and cheap sequins on the cuffs!

It was clearly a circus clown's costume!

She tossed the clothes onto the chair. "Here, take this one. It's cheap, only two Silver Soul Coin."

Yu Xiaogang's eyelids twitched violently, his face as black as the bottom of a pot. "I want the best clothes! Not this rags!"

The female shop assistant snorted, but didn't completely embarrass him.

She turned around and took a moon-white brocade robe from the innermost shelf.

The robe was indeed made of superior material, with subtle patterns that shimmered under the light, and silver thread trimmed the cuffs and collar.

But instead of handing it to Yu Xiaogang to try on, she held it in her arms, a half-smile on her face, and said, "This fabric is excellent, the workmanship is exquisite, it will cost twelve Gold Soul Coin."

Yu Xiaogang smiled, "If you don't mind, I can pay later. You know... I just don't have any change with me!"

"Really?" The shop assistant pursed her lips. "I guessed a gentleman like you never carries change."

These words were spoken politely, but the contempt in his eyes was almost overflowing.

Hmph, can you even afford it?

Don't get your nice clothes dirty!

Yu Xiaogang's anger flared. "Little girl, if I were you, I wouldn't judge a stranger based on his clothes."

"I just don't want you to be in trouble because you can't find change."

"Oh sir," the shop assistant sneered, "I don't mean to offend you, but how do you know I can't make change?"

"I'll tell you, we can!"

Yu Xiaogang silently took out some banknotes, tapped them, and said, "If that's the case, that would be wonderful."

The shop assistant casually took the money, unfolded it, and then dropped his ledger on the floor with a thud.

She slammed the banknotes shut, then slowly unfolded them again.

The next moment, she burst into tears.

The boss noticed something was wrong, "What's wrong?"

Yu Xiaogang shrugged. "I'm waiting for her to bring the money."

The shopkeeper, impatient, said, "Hurry up, Mary, give him his change."

"Change?" the female clerk sobbed, "Change?!"

She handed the banknotes to the thin boss.

The skinny boss took it and immediately rolled his eyes.

"Ah!!!"

"This..."

"My God!"