Chapter 270 Business Genius
"Why do I feel like you're lying to me?"
"..."
Ye Fan noticed the fleeting smile in Ning Xi's eyes and immediately felt awkward.
Seeing this, Ning Xi giggled nonstop and said while laughing, "Brother, can you stop treating me like a clueless little kid? I'm not stupid! You haven't even won me over yet, and you already want me to follow you? Keep dreaming!"
"Cough—"
Ye Fan leaned in close to Ning Xi's ear and asked, "Xiao Xi, then how can I win you over?"
"You guess."
"..."
Faced with the mischievous Ning Xi, Ye Fan was completely at a loss. He had no way to handle her and could only sigh in his heart—this girl had learned to be naughty.
When they reached the front desk, the owner was a young woman in her twenties, very beautiful.
The most interesting part was that there was a piece of paper posted on the counter. The content on it made Ye Fan chuckle inwardly.
[Jiang Rushi, 24 years old, graduated from Nanjing University, owns a car and a house, no boyfriend.]
The content was straightforward and blunt. Moreover, there was a WeChat QR code and a photo on the paper—the person in the photo was none other than the woman at the front desk.
Ye Fan had to admit—this Jiang Rushi was truly a business genius.
With Jiang Rushi's looks, she was definitely a stunning beauty. Coupled with her high education and excellent conditions, would she lack suitors?
Definitely not!
To pursue a girl, the first step is to get close to her. And how could one get close to Jiang Rushi?
By coming to the arcade and striking up a conversation, of course. And naturally, that process involved one crucial thing—
Buying game tokens!
When Ye Fan entered the arcade earlier, he had noticed that many of the men inside were in their thirties. The moment he saw the paper on the counter, he instantly understood everything.
"Boss, exchange 200 yuan for game tokens."
Hearing this, Jiang Rushi looked up. When she saw Ye Fan, her eyes lit up slightly, and she blurted out, "Wow, handsome guy!"
As she spoke, she pointed to the paper on the counter and said, "Handsome, want to add my WeChat? Next time you come to the store, you can get a 10% discount."
Ye Fan: "..."
Business tactics these days were really something else.
Ning Xi secretly pouted. What Ye Fan could see, she could see as well. However, she didn't say anything.
Ye Fan took out his phone. With a "ding," the payment was completed.
Jiang Rushi's face brightened with a smile. "Next time, just show your WeChat, and I'll give you a 10% discount. You can also chat with me when you're free..."
"Boss, you've misunderstood."
Ye Fan turned his phone screen toward Jiang Rushi, showing a payment record of 200 yuan.
This situation left Jiang Rushi a bit embarrassed. She forced a smile and handed the game tokens to Ye Fan. This time, she noticed Ning Xi standing beside him, and a look of realization flashed in her eyes.
So he brought his girlfriend—no wonder he was completely indifferent.
Taking the game tokens, Ye Fan didn't linger. He pulled Ning Xi toward a nearby claw machine.
After walking about a dozen meters, Ning Xi suddenly spoke.
"Boss doing business like that... isn't very good, right?"
Hearing this, Ye Fan smirked. "Don't overthink it. As long as it's not illegal, people can do business however they want. Life isn't easy for anyone. She might have her own difficulties. Let's just mind our own business."
"Mm."
At the claw machine, Ye Fan placed the token box on the control panel and smiled. "Xiao Xi, you know what this is, right?"
"A claw machine."
Ning Xi raised her right hand, causing her sleeve to slide down, revealing her fair, jade-like skin.
Ye Fan nodded with a smile. "That's right. Play as much as you want, don't worry about the tokens. If we run out, I'll get more."
"Okay!"
Ning Xi excitedly rubbed her hands together, picked up a game token, and inserted it into the machine.
Although it was her first time playing, she was no stranger to claw machines. There were tons of short videos about them—she had long since learned how to play.
And so, the girl began her confident journey of empty grabs.
First grab—empty!
Second grab—empty!
…
Fiftieth grab—still empty!
Ning Xi let out a frustrated "Ah!" She habitually reached into the box for more tokens, but when she touched the bottom, she turned her head—
The box was empty.
At that moment, Ye Fan walked over, holding another box filled with game tokens. He grinned and said, "Don't be discouraged. Keep trying—you'll definitely succeed!"
Hearing this, Ning Xi furrowed her brows in frustration and muttered, "This machine's claw is too loose. Even if I get the angle right, the plushie just falls out as soon as it's lifted. It can't even reach the prize chute."
Ye Fan was about to console her when suddenly, a mocking voice came from the claw machine next to them.
"Blaming the machine when you can't win? If you're bad at it, you're bad at it. Why make so many excuses?"
Zhao Hai skillfully controlled the joystick, performed a precise claw swing, and snagged a plushie effortlessly. As the claw moved to the prize chute, the plushie dropped right in. He bent down, retrieved it, and smirked smugly.
"See that? It has nothing to do with the machine. You can't win because you're just bad at it!"
After speaking, he waved at the phone mounted on a stand nearby.
"Passersby, don't miss out! Every plushie I win will be given away through a lottery! All you need to do is sign up for a membership to enter. The most amazing claw machine stream—follow me, and you won't get lost!"
Watching this, Ye Fan and Ning Xi instantly understood what was going on.
A claw machine live streamer...
Though Ning Xi had a good temper, being ridiculed for no reason still annoyed her. She fired back, "Uncle, you're already at that age, and yet you're still so childish?"
"You called me... uncle?"
Zhao Hai's face darkened. He was only thirty-two—right in his prime! Being randomly called "uncle" made him furious.
"Mm?"
Ning Xi looked up at Ye Fan with innocent eyes and whispered, "Brother, this uncle should be at least forty or fifty, right? I didn't say anything wrong. But why does he look so unhappy?"
Ye Fan held back his laughter and secretly gave Ning Xi a thumbs-up in his heart. "Keep playing. Ignore him."
"Uncle? Unfollowed!"
"Not gonna lie, this girl's voice is super cute!"
"That voice... I'm in love!"
"Judging by her brother's looks, she must be really pretty too! Streamer, where are you right now? Drop the location!"
"So it's a beauty filter era, huh? I actually thought the streamer was around thirty. Turns out he's nearly fifty. Unfollowed, unfollowed!"
Watching the live comments flood in, Zhao Hai's face turned darker and darker. Within just ten seconds, he had lost nearly 50 of his already meager 178 followers. He was so angry he almost passed out.
"You two little brats—are you blind?! Do I look like I'm in my forties or fifties?! Apologize to me right now!"
"Apologize?"
Ye Fan smirked playfully and said in a flat tone, "Thy forehead is broad enough for a horse to gallop on."
His tone was calm, but his words delivered an unexpectedly powerful blow.
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