Chapter 5: Chapter 005: The Status-Symbol Black Gold Card
Chapter 005: The Status-Defining Black Gold Card
The 300,000 cash in the bag was left at Patek Philippe, and after truly experiencing the charm of unlimited funds, Chu Mo felt that carrying around a big bag of cash was really degrading!
The now empty coffee-colored bag had been returned to Ling Yue, but at this moment, Chu Mo's hands were still full!
In his left hand was his notebook, which cost 3,000 RMB four or five years ago. Apart from some simple programs, it would lag even when playing games.
However, after years of service, emotions were attached, and since the notebook had quite a bit of his private stuff stored, he really couldn't bear to throw it away.
In his right hand he carried two bags, gifts from Patek Philippe.
One crocodile skin wallet and a belt that seemed to be of very good quality, with the 230,000 watch included.
At the store's doorway, Linda, with her ninety-percent beauty, tall stature, was still bending over to respectfully send them off, and naturally, Chu Mo's contact list now had one more person named Little Linda.
"Where to now?"
With a bag hanging on her shoulder, Ling Yue smiled, looking graceful and slender in her high heels. The sunset's afterglow cascading down her white and jade-like arms, her stunning face beaming with a flower-like smile, overflowing with innocence and charm.
Standing at 182 cm, Chu Mo wore cheap clothes that seemed a bit thin. The deep-blue glasses on his nose lent him a gentle and elegant air but with his seventy-percent looks, he didn't match the beauty standing in front of him—it wasn't beauty and the beast, but you couldn't say they were a match of talent and beauty either.
However, pair that with the reverent farewell from the Patek Philippe saleswoman behind and the luxurious gift boxes in his hands, and it somehow became passable.
When Chu Mo lifted his wrist, the Reference 5002 set with fifty-five diamonds radiated a low-key luxury, causing those around the street who knew luxury to instinctively widen their eyes.
A watch worth tens of millions.
This was indeed a pair worth of admiration!
It was five forty, also considered time for dinner. Chu Mo slightly raised his brows and asked,
"Shall we dine together?"
"I'll pay. It's to further relations with our big client. Mr. Chu, you wouldn't turn me down, would you?" Ling Yue said, tilting her cheek and her bright eyes filled with laughter.
Not agreeing immediately and hesitating for a moment, Chu Mo thought that he ought to offer to pay for the meal.
After all, no matter how you looked at it, his old classmate not only took off work early to accompany him but also personally drove him. Even though these were small acts, she had expressed her goodwill, and he couldn't just heartlessly think that this is what a girl ought to do!
So, Chu Mo stopped in his tracks and sincerely said,
"By right and propriety, I should be the one to treat you to this meal. If those old classmates found out I was eating with our school's beauty and ended up making you foot the bill, they would definitely curse me to high heavens!"
They got into the car, and Chu Mo settled back into the passenger seat. The Audi A4 smoothly merged into the main road. Only when he looked back casually did he notice Linda, still poised elegantly at the entrance of Patek Philippe, respectfully watching him leave.
Turning his gaze back and fastening his seatbelt, Ling Yue, with her hands on the steering wheel and eyes looking ahead, took the initiative to say,
"Old classmate, this meal really has to be on me, after all, I do have a favor to ask you later. As the saying goes, 'a favor in eating puts you in debt,' so you won't find it as easy to refuse my request after we dine, right?"
Hearing this, Chu Mo's eyes shone with curiosity and he ceased to insist.
If this had been a day earlier, and Ling Yue had mentioned she needed help with something, Chu Mo would have hesitated a lot, deeply considering whether he had the capability to assist. But now, having received an unlimited credit card, Chu Mo no longer dwelled on such trivial matters.
The two casually chatted about interesting events from school, and after Chu Mo revealed that all four boys in his dormitory had been fans of Ling Yue, the Audi gradually stopped in front of a high-end Western restaurant.
Stepping out of the car and scanning the elegantly decorated, luxurious restaurant, Chu Mo knew that this meal was going to be a significant splurge for his old classmate!
Ling Yue, in her high heels, walked over with the strut of a model from the TV, and Chu Mo, feeling somewhat parched, quietly swallowed.
As they walked towards the restaurant entrance, Chu Mo's heart stirred slightly, his attention caught by a fiery red sports car parked at the front.
It was an eye-catching sports car with a flashy design and futuristic lines that demanded attention.
Just a glance and Chu Mo felt his eyes glued to it.
Nudging his companion with his elbow, Chu Mo asked in a hushed tone,
"I'm not too familiar with cars. Do you know what car this is? It looks pretty nice!"
Reacting to his words, Ling Yue's eyes also showed a hint of envy as she leaned close to Chu Mo, whispering excitedly in his ear,
"This is a brand-new limited edition Lamborghini. Only three are available worldwide. The international price is over three million euros, which, converted to RMB, is about 30 million plus.
If it's a pure import, then at the very least it will cost seventy million, and the final price on the road should be about ninety million. This is truly the king among sports cars. It's said that there's only one in the country. Who would have thought we would stumble upon it right here!"
Ninety million for a car?
Indeed, you really can't imagine the happiness of being wealthy!
As they talked, they entered the restaurant, and a waiter immediately came over to serve them.
Because they hadn't reserved a private room, the two of them sat down at a spot in a corner of the hall.
After taking the menu from the waiter, Chu Mo, who was in this kind of high-end restaurant for the first time in his life, didn't want to embarrass himself. He put the menu down and said with a smile,
"Since you said you'd treat, I'll follow the host's lead. Today it's all up to you!"
Ling Yue across him slightly raised her eyebrows, but didn't say much. After calling the waiter over and casually pointing out a few dishes on the menu, she finally said,
"Let's start with these, and by the way, help us open a bottle of SASSICAIA!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Mo suddenly said,
"Didn't you drive here? It might not be good to drink."
With a dismissive wave of her hand and waiting for the waiter to leave, Ling Yue, with 93 percent beauty ranking, smiled alluringly and said,
"I'll call a cab service. You are my important client, after all. If I don't take good care of you, our branch manager will scold me!"
Looking at the faint dimples on the woman's cheeks when she smiled, Chu Mo suddenly widened his eyes:
"I never knew about it, but you have dimples when you smile. Today is indeed a feast for my eyes. But, you mentioned there was something you needed my help with? We're old classmates, if I can help, I'll do my best. Tell me about it."
Ling Yue had originally planned to bring up her request after they had their fill and the atmosphere was right. However, since Chu Mo took the initiative to ask, she put away her facial expressions and said solemnly,
"This is how it is. I've been working at the bank for two years now, and although the job is hard, it's also very formative, and I genuinely like it. But to tell you the truth, ever since I took the position of financial manager, the pressure of business is quite big.
Our bank has a business assessment every year, and even every quarter, every month-end. I didn't meet the targets last month!
Today, seeing that you, an old classmate, have such ample funds, I was wondering if you could apply for a gold card at my branch. Don't worry, I will definitely negotiate the best benefits for you...!"
A day before, no, even a few hours before, if Ling Yue had made such a request, Chu Mo, who only had a total savings of a mere ten thousand RMB, could do nothing but feel powerless.
But now, it had become the simplest thing in the world.
He had just transferred one hundred million into his account. Subtracting the over seventeen million spent on the watch, there was still over eighty million left in the account.
Of course, the money wasn't deposited in the bank Ling Yue was working at!
Without any hesitation, Chu Mo directly said,
"I will deposit fifty million in your bank, how about that?"
As the words fell, Ling Yue, the stunning beauty opposite him, suddenly widened her eyes, and her dimpled cheeks blushed slightly, her entire being exuding an intoxicating charm.
"Indeed, when you run into trouble, it's the old classmates you can count on. You have no idea, to meet the quotas, sometimes facing the unreasonable demands of those big clients, really... but let's not talk about that; later I have to properly accompany an old classmate for a drink!"
With Chu Mo's promise, Ling Yue's pressure was greatly relieved. The tasks that used to be so challenging suddenly seemed a breeze!
And at that moment, the waiter delivered various exquisite dishes. After clinking glasses with a slightly flushed Ling Yue, Chu Mo, as if suddenly remembering something, asked,
"I'm not very familiar with banking deposits, but what is that gold card you mentioned? And by the way, I remember seeing in the news about a Centurion Black Gold Card, what are the requirements for that?"
Ling Yue took a delicate sip of the wine. The SASSICAIA from Italy wasn't too expensive, priced at around seventeen hundred RMB.
A bottle of wine plus these dishes would probably amount to four thousand RMB—a rather luxurious expense for Ling Yue, whose monthly income just exceeded thirty thousand RMB.
Putting down her wine glass and looking at the man opposite her, who looked plain but carried a stable and refined temperament, Ling Yue said softly,
"The gold card is the latest offering from our bank, tailored for distinguished customers. Having this card allows us to provide more convenient services and unquestionable security. Of course, to obtain a gold card, one needs to deposit at least ten million in a time deposit...
As for the Centurion Black Gold Card you mentioned, it's not something you can get just by having money. It also requires a significant social status. The basic requirement is that you must be worth at least a billion...!"
Savoring the delicious food gracefully, Ling Yue spoke leisurely. Meanwhile, beautiful violin music began to fill the restaurant. Glancing to the side, a woman in a fiery long dress with long hair was playing with a focused expression in the center of the restaurant.
The beautiful music paired with the mouth-watering dishes, and with a classmate worth hundreds of millions sitting opposite her who could greatly aid her, made Ling Yue's mood very pleasant.
About to enjoy the succulent steak in front of her, Ling Yue was suddenly startled by the man opposite her asking,
"If I were to deposit ten billion in your bank, could you help me get a Black Gold Card?"
The fork dropped onto the table with a clatter, and Ling Yue's body trembled slightly, goosebumps covering her skin as she said incredulously,
"You're not joking with me, are you?"
The moment the words were spoken and she saw the gleaming Patek Philippe watch on his wrist, Ling Yue, realizing her faux pas, quickly said in a fluster,
"I didn't mean that... it's just... it's just so unbelievable!"
Sitting up straight unconsciously and seeing the powerful and steady presence of the man across from her, Ling Yue suddenly felt a peculiar sensation in her heart.
Damn, could this be the feeling of being smitten!?
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone