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Chapter 163 - 0162 Ubiquitous YY

Chapter 163: 0162 Ubiquitous YY

"Why so rushed?" the girl who had just gotten into the car asked curiously. They had just finished lunch, and Lynch’s car was already parked downstairs.

In this neighborhood, people’s understanding of luxury cars mostly comes from TV or car shows. They have never had the chance to observe a luxury car up close.

Some children even wanted to go up and touch those mirror-like car bodies that could reflect human silhouettes, but they were held back by adults behind them.

God knows how much it would cost to leave a fingerprint on the body of such a luxury car. Isn’t there always talk about someone being ruined by capitalists for doing something insignificant?

They certainly don’t want their kids’ impulsive actions to cause trouble for the whole family, so they can only watch on the sidelines, curious and envious.

All of this reached its peak when Catherine arrived. In this age, let alone door-to-door neighbors; even people down the street could be considered neighbors because they really know each other.

When they saw the familiar Catherine packing her suitcase into the luxury car’s trunk, putting it behind the spare tire, and stepping into the car, they were astonished, jaw-droppingly.

It must be said that even Catherine had a bit of vanity, especially when she got into the car under the envious, jealous, hateful, and maliciously speculative gazes; her mood was very pleasant.

This isn’t a fault, let alone a crime; humans are born with these things deep inside: vanity!

Lynch once had it too, until he finally saw through people and life, and this most primitive demand gradually faded away.

The surrounding scenery began to move, and the car soon disappeared from the ordinary neighborhood, but soon some people started visiting Catherine’s mother. Perhaps as neighbors, they could gain some benefits from this matter.

After the car started, she asked curiously. Calling in the morning and leaving by noon didn’t quite resemble the lifestyle of those upper-class people shown on TV, who always arranged each day half a month in advance.

Every day, they just need to follow the schedule noted down to do things, and rarely does something like today’s sudden situation occur.

Lynch explained a bit, "This Friday night, there will be the first auction at my branch in Curilan. It’s very crucial; I must see it with my own eyes to feel at ease."

Catherine knew what the "auction" he spoke of meant. Recently, TV and newspapers have all talked about this matter; it’s one of the major policies promoted by the local mayor.

From Catherine’s perspective, it’s indeed a good thing: meeting essential life expenses with less money, reducing household expenses for already struggling families, and alleviating living pressure.

Her father had attended the auction and even brought back a belt and a baking pan, although the pan was used only once right after he bought it, just that once.

Lynch values the Curilan auction because it will decide the final attitude of those investors. If the auction in Curilan City succeeds, it proves that the promises Lynch made during their talks are real, achievable.

Facts will break their hesitation, pushing them to transfer money into Lynch’s account quickly, marking their partnership as a reality. Otherwise, they might soon not even get a drop of the soup.

Sometimes, people do dislike agents like Mark, but often they represent a weather vane for investments. Any business they get involved in rarely loses money, at least during their stake-holding period.

Catherine only knew the surface while knowing little about the deeper aspects. She just responded casually and quickly focused on the books she brought about adapting to university life.

Indeed, "How to Quickly Integrate into the University Social Circle" is a bestselling book, authored by a member of the Saint Harmony Association, who is also a famous social queen. Her book has almost become a must-have for students deciding to go to university.

Inside, it thoroughly introduces how an "ordinary girl" transformed during university, eventually becoming a high society star, as well as discussing some important matters to note in social occasions and methods to open up situations.

Regardless of whether the author hides her identity as the daughter of a certain wealth board member or conceals her mother being a high-level executive in a bank, some social manners and content still hold true.

Catherine focused intently; she longed for university life very much. Like most girls her age, including Lynch once before, she actually yearned deeply for university.

Not only is it a temple of knowledge, but also a place where one can transform their life. Unfortunately, some people can never return.

Glancing at the girl’s side profile, Lynch turned his attention to the scenery outside the window.

From Sabin City to Curilan City is about a three-hour drive, passing through roughly over four hundred kilometers of desolate wilderness. Considering safety, Cook arranged four trucks to escort Lynch.

These truck drivers’ toolboxes contain more than just wrenches, and the service company of the community he currently lives in also replaced his driver with one who has a legal gun permit and is armed.

This is no joke; every year, approximately five to eight thousand homicides occur on the highways of the Bail Federal, many of which remain unknown for years, even after they happen.

Only after the killers are caught do they start to get revealed. Outside the city, it’s very unsafe, especially for road travelers like Lynch driving luxury cars.

After the slow journey ended, the desolate scenery around began to change, with some farms and pastures appearing. Subsequently, some scattered buildings started to appear, the road became a bit bumpy, but the buildings on both sides of the road grew denser. In the distance, the outline of a metropolis could be seen. They had reached Curilan City.

The truck drivers parted ways with Lynch and the others as they approached the city center. They would drive the trucks directly to the company’s warehouse district to park since there were no parking spots for trucks in the city center. Driving the trucks in would only result in fines or even arrest, so they didn’t do that. Besides, it’s not as dangerous here as it is in the wilderness.

The girl also withdrew her attention from the book, making a triangular fold on the page for future reading.

Lynch asked with a teasing tone, "Any insights?"

Catherine thought seriously for a moment, "Positive, optimistic, upward..." She paused because Lynch’s question made her start to reflect and summarize, but she found out that everything in the book seemed too natural, making it hard for her to summarize anything useful.

At this moment, Lynch interrupted with a sentence, "And money!"

The girl looked at him somewhat puzzled, and he smiled and continued, "An ordinary girl cannot publish a book, and no matter what she says in the book, it ultimately boils down to two things."

"Influence!"

"And money!"

"Sometimes they can be seen as one; the worse the social economy, the greater the role and influence of money. If you want to blend in with your classmates, the simplest way is to highlight your influence."

Catherine listened very intently. Words from anyone who has already succeeded have a special ability to provoke thoughts, and Lynch was no exception. However, after listening, she couldn’t help but laugh and say, "Then it seems my college life won’t be very interesting."

She meant she couldn’t accomplish everything the book’s female lead did, being liked by everyone, becoming the center of attention, and representing trends and fashion, because she was not a girl with influence.

Thinking carefully, Lynch was quite right. If she were just an ordinary girl, she probably couldn’t even afford a dress, let alone rent some jewel crowns.

Many people only notice the "rental" but don’t know that the prerequisites for renting are either having enough deposit to directly buy the crown or possessing enormous personal influence that the jewelry store can turn any breach of contract into commercial value or wealth.

Ordinary girls from ordinary families truly cannot achieve these.

During this period, Catherine actually also "caught up" on some books related to high society. She was somewhat curious about Lynch’s life but was also timid, making it very complicated.

"It seems like I wasted some money; it doesn’t quite suit me." Catherine patted the book with some regret. Just a few words from Lynch rendered the book’s content worthless, making her regret her impulsive purchase.

Lynch casually flipped through the book, "Its popularity isn’t because it teaches how to make an ordinary girl the queen of high society’s social circle..." He turned to look at Catherine, his gaze clear and sincere, "Its popularity actually fulfills some girls’ yearning for future life."

Spending a few bucks to fulfill a girl’s dream of a good life, at least during the reading process, they can empathize with the heroine. This money isn’t wasted.

If they can’t pursue a realistic life, is it not allowed to pursue some fantasies?

The car slowly came to a stop. Lynch withdrew his gaze and placed the book in the compartment behind the armrest where sundries are put. Later, the driver would clean up these sundries.

Lynch got out of the car and opened the car door for Catherine. Outside the car was Curilan City’s highest-class Curilan Hotel. A hotel named after the city exists only one in each area. They may not be the most luxurious, but in a certain sense, their class is the highest.

"Let’s take a break and then have dinner together. Would you like to accompany me to a fundraising auction on Friday?" Lynch took Catherine’s hand to help her alight from the car, asking casually.

Catherine responded just as casually, "Wouldn’t it seem more reserved if I said ’no’ at this moment?"

Lynch couldn’t help but laugh, "I’ll take that as a yes!"

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