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After the Breakup, Indulgence Returned to Cash, and I Topped the Rich List

Chapter 199 : Clever Mary! · Oct 05, 2026

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151 Chapter 151 : A Chance Encounter at the Gym! 2026-10-05
152 Chapter 152 : An extraordinary origin! 2026-10-05
153 Chapter 153 : The Second Generation of Shanghai! 2026-10-05
154 Chapter 154 : Full of Sincerity! 2026-10-05
155 Chapter 155 : The Second Generation Kids Were Terrified! 2026-10-05
156 Chapter 156 : Patent Fees! 2026-10-05
157 Chapter 157 : A Free High-Level Position! 2026-10-05
158 Chapter 158 : A Promise of Weight! 2026-10-05
159 Chapter 159 : The Swiss Maria! 2026-10-05
160 Chapter 160 : The Bewildered Second Generation! 2026-10-05
161 Chapter 161 : Aggressive Recruitment! 2026-10-05
162 Chapter 162 : Si Cong’s Yearning! 2026-10-05
163 Chapter 163 : Loyalty Card! 2026-10-05
164 Chapter 164 : Bicent’s Energy! 2026-10-05
165 Chapter 165 : Swiss Cuisine! 2026-10-05
166 Chapter 166 : The Hunt Completed! 2026-10-05
167 Chapter 167 : Successfully Joined the Company! 2026-10-05
168 Chapter 168 : The Great God of Remodeling! 2026-10-05
169 Chapter 169 : A Difficult Choice! 2026-10-05
170 Chapter 170 : Porsche Trainer! 2026-10-05
171 Chapter 171 : Amazing Driving Talent! 2026-10-05
172 Chapter 172 : Top-Tier Emotional Pull! 2026-10-05
173 Chapter 173 : Deliberately Letting the Boat Go! 2026-10-05
174 Chapter 174 : The Tournament Begins! 2026-10-05
175 Chapter 175 : Immense Attention! 2026-10-05
176 Chapter 176 : A prize of one hundred million euros! 2026-10-05
177 Chapter 177 : Sky-Piercing Convoy! 2026-10-05
178 Chapter 178 : Easily Becomes a Hit! 2026-10-05
179 Chapter 179 : An Unexpected Encounter with a Beauty! 2026-10-05
180 Chapter 180 : Monica’s Shock! 2026-10-05
181 Chapter 181 : Brother Tong’s Ambitions! 2026-10-05
182 Chapter 182 : Evening Stroll! 2026-10-05
183 Chapter 183 : A New Cashback Plan! 2026-10-05
184 Chapter 184 : Maria’s Efficiency! 2026-10-05
185 Chapter 185 : A New Blood Relationship! 2026-10-05
186 Chapter 186 : Extremely Luxurious! 2026-10-05
187 Chapter 187 : The Stunning Fiancée! 2026-10-05
188 Chapter 188 : Pet Lion! 2026-10-05
189 Chapter 189 : Thirty Times Cash Back! 2026-10-05
190 Chapter 190 : Gudi Sadie’s Fall! 2026-10-05
191 Chapter 191 : Benrat’s Attention! 2026-10-05
192 Chapter 192 : Unexpected Mission! 2026-10-05
193 Chapter 193 : Zhou Xingxing’s Big Project! 2026-10-05
194 Chapter 194 : Stephen Chow’s Tea Ceremony! 2026-10-05
195 Chapter 195 : The Mourning Maria! 2026-10-05
196 Chapter 196 : The Holy Land of Football! 2026-10-05
197 Chapter 197 : The Uninvited Guest! 2026-10-05
198 Chapter 198 : Blocking the Deal! 2026-10-05
199 Chapter 199 : Clever Mary! 2026-10-05
200 Chapter 200 : A Grand Purchase! 2026-10-05

199: Chapter 199 Clever Mary!”Shen Zhou, stop it. My painting isn’t nearly as outstanding as you say it is.”

Being praised by Shen Zhou so suddenly made Monica feel incredibly shy, and she didn’t dare accept such wanton praise from him.

”It’s fine, Monica. We’re friends; I’m the person who understands you best.”

”You underestimate your own work too much. Besides, I happen to really like this painting. How about this: I’ll bid two million euros.”

Shen Zhou said with a chuckle.

”Shen Zhou, I already thought one million was too expensive, and you’re offering an even higher price?”

Monica felt somewhat helpless.

She knew, of course, that Shen Zhou didn’t lack this bit of money; two million euros was a mere drop in the bucket for him.

But even if one is wealthy, money shouldn’t be spent like this.

Furthermore, she had long since considered Shen Zhou a true friend and naturally didn’t want him to spend excessively on something like this.

Hearing the price of two million euros, Carlos, who was standing nearby, subconsciously furrowed his brows.

At this moment, he felt even more stunned inwardly.

To be honest, if it weren’t for his pursuit of Monica, he wouldn’t even have offered ten thousand euros, let alone one million.

”Is this Chinese man crazy? What couldn’t he do with two million euros? Why must he buy a painting that’s worth nothing?”

Carlos thought to himself, but he didn’t say another word.

Shen Zhou, looking confident, turned to Monica. ”Monica, you should know my situation. I’ve always only bought things I like, regardless of the price.”

”I don’t want this extremely brilliant painting of yours to gather dust, so I think the price of two million euros is very appropriate.”

Hearing this, Monica found it difficult to try and persuade him further.

At worst, she could just secretly return all the money to Shen Zhou in private.

However, she also felt very shy inside because Shen Zhou liked her painting.

”Does Shen Zhou really think my painting is that good?”

”It seems I should take him to my house next time. I have many more paintings there that I haven’t put on display.”

Monica’s cheeks turned slightly red.

This scene was fully observed by Carlos.

”This damn Chinese man is definitely coming for me!”

”No, I absolutely cannot let Princess Monica be spirited away by this guy!”

The more Carlos thought about it, the angrier he got, wishing he could punch Shen Zhou in the face right then and there.

But for now, he could only speak up and raise the price again. ”I bid two and a half million euros. I also like this painting very much, and I hope this friend from China can part with it for me.”

Carlos spoke slowly, while scanning Shen Zhou with a threatening gaze.

”Heh!”

Shen Zhou immediately scoffed. ”Mr. Carlos, the number two hundred and fifty is very unlucky in China, so this time I’ll bid three million euros.”

”Moreover, if Mr. Carlos truly likes this painting, then please continue.”

”I am willing to slowly compete with someone who appreciates this painting.”

Shen Zhou spoke unhurriedly, not caring at all about this sudden incremental increase.

The farce occurring here had already attracted the attention of many people in the venue.

Some people couldn’t even resist moving closer.

Sensing that the situation wasn’t quite right, Carlos took a deep breath and then said coldly:

”Since you like this painting so much, I won’t bother competing with you, lest I affect the atmosphere of Princess Monica’s private exhibition.”

Carlos spoke stubbornly, but he soon left dejectedly.

He could tell that Shen Zhou had far more capital than he did.

He was currently just a second-generation heir waiting to inherit his family’s wealth; continuing to compete with Shen Zhou would only result in his own humiliation.

As the crowd slowly dispersed, Monica approached, filled with emotion.

”Shen Zhou, don’t worry. I’ll return all the money you pay in a moment.”

”We’re friends; there’s no need to be so formal.”

Monica could easily see that Shen Zhou was helping her deal with Carlos, who was like a piece of sticky candy.

She was already very grateful that Shen Zhou had stepped in to help.

She could never casually accept Shen Zhou’s money.

”Monica, I really do want to buy that painting. Even without that guy, I would have made a move.”

”And I didn’t come here today just to buy one painting. I’ll buy anything I find beautiful.”

Shen Zhou said with great magnanimity.

To be honest, since Monica hadn’t distanced herself from him because of the other women by his side,

then naturally, he had to continue increasing his pursuit of Monica.

Furthermore, Shen Zhou firmly believed that he and Monica would have a home together in the future.

In that case, why shouldn’t he collect some of Monica’s paintings in advance and then surprise her by decorating that new home with them in the future?

Beside him, Monica said with complete helplessness:

”Shen Zhou, you’re making things really difficult for me. You’ve always been the one helping me, and I’ve done nothing to help you.”

Monica even felt a bit guilty.

Back then, Shen Zhou had spent a fortune at the gala.

Now, he was unhesitatingly paying several million euros for her.

How was she supposed to repay this favor?

”It’s nothing. I’m spending this money willingly.”

Shen Zhou subconsciously patted Monica’s shoulder with a smile.

Monica’s body stiffened slightly, and she instinctively lowered her head, her cheeks burning hot, but she didn’t say anything.

Maria, standing to the side, watched this scene with wide eyes.

”Wait, the boss is already making physical contact?”

”I knew there must be something more between them!”

A melodramatic romance immediately began playing out in Maria’s mind.

Then, she took it upon herself to add a large number of pink bubbles to the images in her head.

In the end, Maria, lost in her fantasies, couldn’t help but giggle foolishly.

Shen Zhou glanced back and happened to see his private secretary giggling, and he shook his head helplessly.

”Maria, hurry up and settle the bill.”

Shen Zhou couldn’t help but urge her.

Maria’s body jolted as she snapped back to reality, and she hurriedly took out the bank card Shen Zhou had given her for safekeeping and handed it over.

Before Monica could speak up to refuse, Maria said with a smile:

”Princess Monica, if you really don’t want it, you can completely donate this money to your Private Foundation.”

”Just consider it a bit of support from our boss for your charitable causes.”

”This money should be able to help many children escape displacement.”

Maria’s words immediately moved Monica.

Shen Zhou, meanwhile, secretly gave Maria a thumbs-up.

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