Chapter 40: Unfortunately Not a Lafite '82

"But, Chan, I'm willing to help you. Will you disappoint me?"

The blonde woman's eyes shimmered with scrutiny.

The sincerity between people is actually quite simple. In cooperative relationships, the weaker party is more likely to gain the trust of the stronger one.

Tonight, Cheng Daqi kept showing his vulnerability, allowing Lisa to feel that she could see through Cheng Daqi's mindset.

This Asian car mechanic came to America with ideals, but lacking the right status, he was trapped by systemic malice.

But he didn't give up hope, living actively and confidently challenging the opportunities that might exist.

Pitiable, lamentable, respectable.

"Thank you, Lisa. Actually, I won't engage in any premature spending, nor will I end up with unpaid bills."

Cheng Daqi assured the blonde woman, patting his chest.

As long as his plan goes smoothly, he'll have tens of thousands of dollars in less than a month.

With money, one can easily survive in any country.

With money, identity issues can also be easily resolved.

With money, he can buy a used car and escape the embarrassment of relying on legs to walk all the time.

"That's what I wanted to say. A friend of mine works at Morie Cron Bank. I've already asked him. If I get you an additional card, I can limit your overdraft spending limit. I might set it to zero. I hope you understand."

Lisa picked at her plate with her fork, feeling a bit embarrassed as she spoke.

She had already made it clear to Cheng Daqi about these precautions, but she had to explain the details of these terms.

In Lisa's view, Cheng Daqi did need help.

But her help wasn't unconditional, and it certainly shouldn't compromise her credit or finances because of Cheng Daqi.

"Of course, of course, Lisa, I fully accept your proposal!"

Cheng Daqi didn't care at all about Lisa's caution.

She was a well-off middle-class white woman, clearly having no intersection with him.

Being willing to help for free was already a great help, and Cheng Daqi didn't mind the lack of more.

"After we finish dinner, we'll go over. My friend works at the Morie Cron Saint Lodu branch. We can get him to help us this afternoon, make the process a bit faster."

What's the value of local connections?

Becoming friends with Lisa, what does it mean?

Under appropriate conditions, Lisa's classmates, friends, former colleagues could all become Cheng Daqi's help.

In addition, Lisa's parents and elders' connections were also worth considering.

Since his rebirth, Cheng Daqi had been seizing any valuable connections he encountered. Wasn't this the purpose?

Connections might seem insignificant to those who don't use them, but one of the core skills Cheng Daqi learned from his previous life was how to make good use of connections.

This was one of the real core skills of his successful entrepreneurship in his previous life.

"But, honestly, this tartare beef tastes really unique. Through the spices, I can feel the natural flavor and special texture of the beef. Lisa, if you haven't tried it, you should."

Pointing at the tartare beef he had just eaten, Cheng Daqi earnestly shared his tasting experience.

Half-trusting, Lisa looked at Cheng Daqi, asking uncertainly.

"You're not lying to me, are you?"

"Americans don't lie to Americans."

"Okay, F**K, you're just a damn mechanic, Chan, is this your idea of not lying to me?"

"honey, unfortunately, what I said was that Americans don't lie to Americans."

"F**K, you're not even American, you piece of shit mechanic!"

"myladay, this is a dining occasion, your voice could be a little gentler."

The surrounding gazes were already drawn by the blonde beauty's roar, and the men looked at Cheng Daqi with disdain.

They didn't understand why such a beautiful blonde would choose to have lunch with an Asian.

For example, an American blonde, that's the mentality of the men in the restaurant.

"Chan, you're such an asshole!"

"No, no, I was just sharing my feelings. Everyone's taste buds are different. Why not try another bite and savor it?"

Cheng Daqi sincerely pulled a straight face.

He just wanted the pretty girl to taste the 'deliciousness' of raw beef.

Undeniably, some people do like the taste of raw beef, but Cheng Daqi certainly wasn't one of them.

He just wanted to tease Lisa.

Seeing a beauty being defeated was a top enjoyment.

"Do you think I'll believe you? Do you think I'm an elementary school student who can be fooled into bed with ice cream?"

"That's a shame, Lisa."

Seeing Lisa no longer falling for the same trick, Cheng Daqi brought up another matter.

An important matter.

"How much did all these dishes we ordered cost?"

"We didn't spend any money, I used vouchers."

"Did you use up the voucher limit?"

Looking puzzled, Lisa gave an uncertain answer.

"I don't think so. I didn't check carefully, just confirmed with the waiter that it didn't exceed two thousand."

"Then let me order some more. Is that okay?"

Lisa looked at Cheng Daqi in shock.

Her eyes widened, forgetting to eat.

She watched in disbelief as Cheng Daqi, sitting opposite her, waved to call the waiter.

She watched in disbelief as Cheng Daqi earnestly discussed with the waiter how to spend the remaining three hundred dollars of the consumption limit.

Without looking, she was sure that all eyes in the restaurant were on their table.

She wanted to escape but couldn't.

"Well, then let's have three cases of Voss. Later, have the security move them to this lady's car, okay?"

Cheng Daqi smiled, extending his hand and pointing to Lisa, who was hiding her head like an ostrich, asking the waiter for his request.

Lisa couldn't understand, couldn't understand why she agreed to help such a bastard.

After the waiter left, the blonde blushed, her voice tinged with anger.

"Do you know you've made a fool of me? Are you here to stock up on a French restaurant?"

"Is it that we have to order only what you like, and you're satisfied only if we stock up on Voss?"

"I don't need Voss, I'm fine with Dasani!"

Shrugging, Cheng Daqi asked in puzzlement.

"Lisa, we didn't steal or rob. Why are you making such a big deal? Because of other people's opinions?"

"No, no, it's you. Don't you know how inappropriate this behavior is?"

The blonde clearly didn't agree with Cheng Daqi's spending philosophy; she hadn't even lifted her head until now.

"Lisa, I never thought you were an ordinary woman. I didn't expect you to care so much about what others think. Be confident, honey, dignity comes from one's ability, not from others' opinions."

Cheng Daqi didn't care about Lisa's resentment, just eating the rest of the meal by himself.

He never thought his behavior was in any way rude.

What's not forbidden is allowed.

America has always been like this.

Lisa rubbed her hair impatiently, reluctantly responding.

"I know what you're saying is right, but can you help me get a mask from the car? It's in my makeup bag, which is on the back seat."

"You wouldn't refuse to help me over something so trivial, would you?"

"Well, why didn't you consider my feelings when you did it just now?"

"Okay, don't worry, I'll go get it after finishing this drink. It's been so long since I've had a drink."

Indeed, it had been a very long time since he had touched alcohol.

Raising his glass, Cheng Daqi smiled and downed it.

Unfortunately, it wasn't an '82 Lafite, and he always felt like he fell a bit short compared to the male leads in other reincarnation stories.

VOSS natural spring water is imported from Norway, with rare water sources from the town of Iveland on the Scandinavian Peninsula, where soft deep-flowing spring water naturally emerges, bottled directly without contact with air.