My roommate claimed her boyfriend was a young master living in a luxurious coastal community. She also said, “My boyfriend’s only worry is that he can’t keep up with his parents’ pace.” Huh? We live in the same apartment complex. But why have I never seen this boyfriend she keeps talking about? Recently, the luxurious coastal community suddenly became a hot topic online. I was puzzled when I heard my roommate bragging about it in our dorm room. Although the houses there are expensive, not many people even know it exists. So… my roommate is dating a guy who lives in that community? Everyone has a bit of gossip in them. I listened eagerly from my bed as my roommate recounted how she met her boyfriend, how it was love at first sight, and how they fell head over heels for each other. Oh! How cliché! But I love it! “Lily, you said your boyfriend is from a rich family. What does he look like? Can we see a picture?” one of our roommates asked. Lily giggled shyly and pulled up a photo of her boyfriend on her phone, turning the screen towards us. I was a bit far away and couldn’t see clearly, but the outline of this person looked quite unfamiliar. I felt like I had never seen him before. My other two roommates saw the photo and couldn’t help but exclaim. “Wow! He’s so handsome!” “Does he really live in that coastal community? He’s really one of those rich and handsome young masters! Lily, you’re so lucky!” Under the adoration of our two roommates, Lily seemed to be floating on cloud nine. “I guess I got lucky. We met at a club activity last time… maybe it’s fate!” Club activity? I caught this key phrase and hesitated for a moment before asking her. “You mean… the club activity we went to together last time?” Lily finally turned to look at me, but her attitude was quite arrogant. “Yeah, what about it? Are you jealous?” Me: “?” What am I supposed to be jealous of? Jealous that her boyfriend lied to her about being from a rich family? When will this girl ever wise up? If the outline in the photo had left me uncertain before, now I could be sure. Lily’s boyfriend was a liar. At the last club activity, I went with Lily. I didn’t see any familiar faces at the event venue. Others might not know, but all the people around our age living in the coastal community know each other. We might not be very close, but we all recognize each other’s faces and greet each other when we meet. So, I couldn’t have been mistaken. Lily proudly glanced at me, and seeing me deep in thought, she became even more convinced that I was jealous of her. “My boyfriend, he doesn’t care about our class difference at all. His only worry now is that he can’t keep up with his parents’ pace.” “He also said that when he takes over the family company, he’ll make me the boss’s wife. I can spend the company’s money however I want!” I came back to my senses and heard these words. I couldn’t help but look at her. Oh, this… Does this person have any common sense? Actually, companies don’t have that much liquid cash, and every bit of movable funds is accounted for meticulously. Using company money like that… it would be considered embezzlement. I couldn’t help but suspect that Lily’s boyfriend had read too many novels and had been brainwashed.
Just as my thoughts drifted, Lily spoke up. Before speaking, she cast a disdainful glance at me. Seeing me lost in thought, it was as if she was saying, “Can’t imagine it, can you? Jealous, aren’t you?” “This weekend is my boyfriend’s birthday, and he wants to invite everyone out for dinner. Are you all free?” As Lily spoke, she brushed her hair back with her hand, revealing a shiny silver bracelet on her wrist. “Wow! Lily, your bracelet is so beautiful! When did you buy it?” one roommate exclaimed. “It must be from her boyfriend. Lily’s boyfriend is so rich, this looks expensive!” another chimed in. Lily pursed her lips and smiled shyly. “It’s not that much. My boyfriend gave it to me for Christmas. It only cost about $5,000.” Another round of exclamations followed. Only I swallowed hard. With that quality… $50 tops. I’m not looking down on anyone, but my mom loves researching these things with her friends when she’s bored. She knows all about which brand just released a new limited edition globally, which style is the same as Princess Diana’s. She can recite it all. I’ve been influenced by her. “Your boyfriend is really rich!” “And I heard that restaurant costs over $200 per person. With six people in our dorm, that’s over a thousand dollars for one night!” The roommates got more and more excited, some even canceling their dates on SnapChat just to see what this so-called rich young master looked like. Me: “…” We’re all just people, there’s really not that much difference. Although my brother is quite good-looking, from middle school to college, he’s always bragging about being chased by a bunch of girls. Last semester, he was almost scouted by a well-known entertainment company. Seeing me cough lightly, Lily immediately looked at me vigilantly. “Claire, what do you mean?” I was stunned for a moment. What do I mean? That restaurant is right next to my house. Back in high school, they delivered breakfast to us every day. Can I say I’m sick of it? Her eyes started to look a bit sarcastic. “My boyfriend is so sincere in inviting everyone. You’ll come that day, right?” I immediately nodded. Why wouldn’t I come? I want to see who from the community it is. But this girl, she actually snorted again. She probably thought I was excited to see her “young master”.
On Saturday morning, a flashy yellow Ferrari stopped at the school gate. Lily excitedly waved in that direction. Facing the wind, she turned back, tucked her hair behind her ear, and smiled shyly at us, “Sorry, he’s late.” I narrowed my eyes and looked at the license plate. Why did it look so familiar? But I didn’t think much of it. Rich people often like these kinds of lucky number sequences, more or less the same. The man in the car looked about the same age as my brother. He took off his sunglasses and greeted us. Our eyes met. He was good-looking, but indeed unfamiliar. Seeing her boyfriend’s gaze fall on me and our brief eye contact, Lily immediately blocked me. With a fake smile: “I’m sorry, Claire. His Ferrari can only seat four people. So you and Rachel will have to take a cab.” Her voice was sweet and seemingly full of apology. After speaking, she turned back and smiled tenderly at the man in the car. The man flipped his sunglasses coolly. Me: “…” “Wow, your boyfriend is so handsome!” “His clothes look so expensive!” The roommates who were close to her started praising again. Rachel and I got into the car I called. Seeing the luxurious interior, Rachel looked around in surprise: “Claire, this kind of car must be expensive, right? Send me the bill later, I’ll split it with you.” I smiled and said, “It’s okay, I happen to have a coupon. This ride is free.” I knew Rachel’s family situation was not good. She only had her 70-year-old grandmother at home. She often worked part-time jobs after class and sent money home for living expenses. Because of this, Lily and her little dorm clique often looked down on her. But I thought a hardworking and ambitious girl like her was much more admirable than some people. Rachel gave me a grateful smile. I didn’t tell her that this car actually belonged to my dad. And it was worth eight figures. And it was just one of countless cars my family owned. The gap between people can sometimes be as big as the sky. I was just born a little luckier. So, I never thought it was something to be proud of. The car stopped in front of the restaurant. Lily and the other roommates were standing outside. When they saw us get out of the Rolls-Royce, they were stunned for a moment. Then Lily smirked sarcastically: “Claire, it’s just a ride, you don’t need to try so hard.” “Putting on airs, but you’re spending your own money.” Her words were really stinging now, probably because she had been flattered too much on the way here and had lost her bearings. If it weren’t for her roommates holding her back, she might have floated up to the sky. I couldn’t be bothered to argue with her. She was about to speak again when her boyfriend walked out from inside. His gaze fell on me for a moment before he invited us in. Although it was very quiet, I still heard her boyfriend ask behind us. “What does your roommate’s family do? That outfit she’s wearing might cost $10,000.” “What?!” After entering, Lily’s look at me changed. But soon, she showed a look of disdain again. That look seemed to say, this must be a knockoff, how could someone like her wear such nice clothes? While ordering, Lily kept turning her head and asking her boyfriend various questions in a sweet voice. “Xavier, didn’t you say your family has a villa in France? And your sister is studying in France, right? My roommates are all curious about life in France, why don’t you tell everyone about it?” Her boyfriend, oh, called Xavier Quinn, was clearly pleased with her admiring gaze and started talking confidently. I have to say, what he described was pretty much how it is. My brother and I do go to France for vacation every summer. Because of this, I couldn’t help but wonder if he had just moved in, which was why I didn’t recognize him. Halfway through his story, Lily suddenly and inexplicably started to bring me into the conversation. “Claire, didn’t you say your cousin also graduated from a university in France?” “Why don’t you tell us about it?”
I was speechless. Please, it was my cousin who studied in France, not me. What am I supposed to say?? Lily’s expression, however, clearly showed that she wanted to embarrass me, staring at me intently, demanding that I say something. It wasn’t until her boyfriend tugged at her and tried to smooth things over by saying, “The food is here, let’s eat!” that she stopped. After saying that, he lowered his voice and whispered in Lily’s ear: “Babe, don’t provoke her casually.” “…” Is a $10,000 outfit really worth that kind of conclusion? However, I was also happy to be at ease. I had originally planned to intervene myself, but now I was off the hook. Lily looked unconvinced, but had to settle down. Rachel comforted me: “Claire, don’t mind her. She’s always like this.” I nodded and smiled at her, indicating it was fine. “Alright, everyone eat up!” “Today is my treat, don’t be shy!” I have to say, these two looked quite like a married couple. One acting generous, the other full of admiration. I glanced at the dishes on the table. They were all things I was tired of eating, so I wasn’t very interested. During the meal, Xavier asked me a few questions. Although they were all pleasantries, they seemed casual, but every sentence was trying to find out about my family situation. When I went to the restroom, I heard a conversation from inside. “Xavier, what are you doing?! Are you interested in that little bitch Claire?” Lily’s voice was full of anger. Me: “??” It took me two seconds to resist the urge to go in and slap her twice, and I continued to listen to the male voice from inside. “Baby, don’t get excited.” “I saw that bracelet on her hand, it looks like a limited edition global release, similar to the one my good friend’s sister has. I wanted to confirm if it was the same.” “Didn’t you say her surname is also Johnson?” I looked down at my bracelet. Well, well, so you’re the one who gave me away. My mom had it brought back from France for my birthday last month. I don’t know how much it cost, I just wear it as an accessory. Lily just made a dissatisfied “hmm” sound. Then added: “But how could she possibly be your friend’s sister?!” “Someone like her?!” “…” The bathroom door opened, and I stepped aside. I didn’t plan to let them see me for now. I still wanted to settle accounts when I got home. I wondered when Jack had made such a fox-like friend. Just as I was thinking, Jack’s message came. “Sis, Mom and Dad want you to come home tonight.” “Did you forget what day it is today?” I stared at the message blankly for a long time. “You really forgot!!!” Even through the screen, I could feel my brother’s roar. “Today is your brother’s—my birthday!!!” Oh. I suddenly realized and replied. “Got it.” When I returned to the table, Lily’s boyfriend was talking confidently to the table full of girls. With a not-so-authentic accent: “You don’t know, but my family actually values girls more than boys. When my sister turned 18, my dad bought her an island in France!” “When I turned 18, he just gave me the car parked outside.” “Oh, you poor thing. Does that mean you won’t inherit as much of the family fortune as your sister?” one of the roommates worried for the young master. “That won’t happen…” he waved his hand, then looked up and saw me. Xavier paused for a moment, then put on a smile: “Claire’s back.” Me: “…” Are we that close? Lily pinched him hard from the side, and he frowned and withdrew his gaze. I walked back to my seat, bent down to pick up my bag, and a fleeting thought crossed my mind that his story sounded awfully familiar. An island for the sister’s 18th birthday, a Ferrari for the brother’s 18th birthday, isn’t that just me and my brother? But I guess rich families are all similar. “Claire, are you leaving?” Xavier stood up too. I nodded, and he eagerly said: “Let me drive you!”
In the end, under Lily’s murderous glare, Xavier still insisted on driving me home. “I couldn’t pick her up earlier, so I’ll send her back now.” He smiled, running his hand through his hair that was about to take flight. “I want to go too!” Lily jumped up. Then she looked at me with curved eyes and a smile. “I want to see where Claire lives too.” “Sure,” I said. I picked up my bag and smiled calmly. After leaving the restaurant, Xavier eagerly opened the passenger door and looked at me. I walked straight to the back seat. Lily’s fingers were almost digging into her palms. When closing the door, she wanted to slam it but didn’t dare use too much force. Just a small “bang”, and her boyfriend glared at her. Seeing Lily about to cry, he softened his tone. “Okay baby, I’m sorry…” He said this, but his eyes vigilantly checked the car door several times. Only after making sure it was okay did he breathe a sigh of relief. I sat in the back seat, looking like I was watching a good show between the two of them. Go ahead and slam it. Even if you really damage half the door of this car, it would only cost a few hundred thousand to fix. Lily was clearly still angry, but she didn’t forget to turn back and act nice to me, smiling and asking: “Claire, where do you want to go?” “The Coastal Villas.” “Are you okay??” “Claire, it’s nighttime now, what daydream are you having?” Lily looked at me in shock. I was almost amused by her expression. Is living in the Coastal Villas some kind of daydream? Seeing that I didn’t respond, her boyfriend pulled her hand and turned back, smiling at me in the rearview mirror. “Okay, let’s go to the Coastal Villas.” This “young master” must really be new to the area, he even needed to use GPS. My brother could get back there with his eyes closed. After getting out of the car, I calmly took out my phone and took a picture of the license plate. Lily snorted disdainfully. She wanted to assert her ownership again, so she leaned into the driver’s seat and hugged her boyfriend’s neck to kiss him. Me: “…” Xavier was stunned for a moment and pushed her away almost imperceptibly. Lily seemed to realize something and turned her face towards the car window to look at me: “Claire, didn’t you say your home is in the Coastal Villas? Why have you been standing at the entrance for so long without going in?” As soon as she finished speaking, the gate opened. “Young miss is back?” The security guard greeted me through the window with a kind smile. Lily’s face turned black, looking multi-colored under the car’s interior lights. This is getting interesting. “Xavier, should we go in too?” Lily squirmed a bit and turned her head coyly. Xavier was stunned again, but quickly came to his senses and smiled to reassure her: “I still need to drive your other roommates back to school.” “Xavier, you’re so thoughtful.”
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