Chapter 6708
Is it so hard to admit you have no money?
Yun Yuyan secretly touched her waist bag; the bank card inside became damp with the sweat seeping from her palm.
In truth, she knew better than anyone that while she had some dragon coins in her account, this weapon shop usually required spirit stones for purchases, and she didn't have many spirit stones.
She had no idea whether the spirit stones were enough to buy the inner armor, but she didn't want to show weakness in front of Wang Sha, and didn't want her to see her in such a disheveled state.
So she gritted her teeth and urged, "Hurry up and wrap it up and pay the bill, don't dawdle."
Just then, a crisp and sharp sound of metal high heels striking the ground came from afar, striking Yun Yuyan's heart like heavy hammer blows.
Wang Sha strode in with exaggerated steps, swinging the shimmering "Starlight" energy shield on her wrist, and walked in arrogantly.
The light refracted by the hexagonal lattice on the shield was like countless sharp blades, blinding people, as if proclaiming her wealth and arrogance to everyone.
Wang Sha paced slowly around Yun Yuyan, her eyes filled with contempt and mockery. She looked just like a vulture circling its prey, ready to swoop down and tear it to shreds at any moment.
A slight, sarcastic smile played on her lips as she said, "Yun Yuyan, are you sure you want to buy this set? Oh, do you know that only ten of these 'Thunder' inner armors are made worldwide? They're rare items that money can't always buy. And the maintenance costs alone are tens of thousands of spirit stones a year—that's no small sum. I advise you, don't let a moment of pride lead to an embarrassing situation here. You'll regret it later, becoming the laughingstock of the whole city."
Yun Yuyan felt a surge of anger well up inside her. She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, and gritted her teeth, saying, "Whether I buy it or not is my business, Wang Sha, you're meddling too much! Mind your own business! Stop being such a busybody and worry about other people's business. Instead of wasting your time, you should control your gossipy mouth!"
The shop assistant, observing the tense atmosphere, interjected at the opportune moment, a professional smile plastered on his face: "Madam, this inner armor set originally costs 100,000 spirit stones. Since this is your first purchase, we can offer you a discount, bringing the price down to 90,000 spirit stones. Would you like to pay with a spirit stone card or by bank transfer?"
Upon hearing this number, Yun Yuyan's hand, which had been reaching for her fanny pack, froze in mid-air, as if pinned down by an invisible force.
She felt as if a thick belt was tightly constricting her throat, making it difficult to breathe. Each inhale felt like a tearing at a painful wound.
One hundred thousand spirit stones—that was all the savings she had accumulated through frugality, careful budgeting, and countless sleepless nights working overtime at the Cloud Mist Group.
At this moment, even the discounted 90,000 spirit stones were still an astronomical figure for her, like an insurmountable mountain standing in front of her.
Her brain was racing, like a high-speed machine, thinking of all sorts of excuses to get out of this awkward situation.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead and slid down her cheeks, but she didn't bother to wipe them away.
She forced herself to remain calm and withdrew her hand, then pretended to approach the inner armor, squinting as if examining it closely. She muttered, "Look closely, the energy patterns don't match the color of his clothes, and the style doesn't match either. It definitely won't look good on him. Let's think about it some more."
After saying that, she turned around and tried to pull Xiao Chen out, but her steps were unsteady, as if she were walking on cotton, and every step seemed so difficult.
Wang Sha, however, was like an enraged cheetah. She strode forward, spread her arms, and steadily blocked the automatic door.
Her expensive fur coat vibrated with her vigorous movements, as if cheering her on. Her face was full of sarcasm, her lips curled up to reveal a set of gleaming white teeth; she looked like a smug fox. "Yun Yuyan, you're not trying to pay and are trying to slip away, are you? Oh ho, if you don't have money, don't come to this high-end weapon shop to show off! What are you trying to prove you're rich for! Look at you, you don't look like you could afford this limited-edition inner armor at all. I think you're just trying to look rich, aren't you afraid of bursting your face?"
Yun Yuyan felt a rush of heat to her head, and her face turned purplish-red, like a boiled shrimp.
She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, and roared angrily, "Whether I buy it or not is my freedom, so stop with your sarcastic remarks! Mind your own business! Who do you think you are, giving you the right to point fingers at me!"
"Oh, still being stubborn."
Wang Sha, however, persisted, taking a step closer. The strong scent of her perfume, mixed with a contemptuous aura, wafted over, the smell so pungent it was nauseating.
Her gaze was like a poisoned dagger, piercing straight at Yun Yuyan.
"Don't think I don't know that the few spirit stones in your bank account aren't even a fraction of the price of this inner armor. You're not poor, but your family didn't give you many spirit stones either, so what are you pretending to be so important for?"
Is it so hard to admit you're broke? Why pretend to be rich when you're not? This is a weapons store, not a clothing store—not a place for someone like you to flaunt your wealth!
These words were like sharp scalpels, precisely cutting open the most vulnerable wounds in Yun Yuyan's heart.
The days when I was bullied by Wang Sha and ridiculed by my classmates, and the moments when I could only watch others buy nice things because I had no money, flooded my mind like a tide.
Her body trembled slightly, and her lips turned deathly pale.
Yun Yuyan's expression was not good. She knew that although the Yun family was a prominent family in the ancient city and no weaker than ordinary forces, there was still a considerable gap between them and the Chen family, to which Chen Ziyan belonged.
The Chen family holds a pivotal position in the ancient city, wields immense power, and has businesses spanning various sectors.
Wang Sha and Chen Ziyan are best friends; they are inseparable and their relationship is as close as if they were one person.
If we offend Wang Sha, we might offend Chen Ziyan in the future. If the Chen family then causes trouble for the Yun family, the Yun family's business in the ancient city will be in jeopardy.
Thinking of this, Yun Yuyan felt a bitter taste in her mouth, yet she was helpless.
"Why aren't you saying anything? Did I hit a nerve? Humph, I knew you'd have nothing to say."
Wang Sha crossed her arms and triumphantly tossed her meticulously styled, glossy long hair, each strand seemingly proclaiming her arrogance.
She grabbed the bald man beside her and deliberately raised her voice, so sharp it seemed to pierce the slightly oppressive air. (End of Chapter)