Chapter 1: The Art of Being Broke
In a city of billionaires,
Lin Feng was a financial disaster.
"Sir, your total is 98 yuan."
Lin Feng stared at the last crumpled bill in his wallet. His expression was calm, but deep inside, he was screaming.
"...Can I put back the instant noodles and just take the water?"
The cashier, a tired-looking woman in her forties, gave him the same look one gives a stray dog begging for scraps. Without a word, she reached under the counter and scanned a discount coupon.
"76 yuan."
Lin Feng blinked. Was this what charity felt like?
"Uh... thanks." He grabbed the bottle and shuffled out of the store, resisting the urge to cry over his dignity.
Debt: 67,200 yuan. Bank balance: 320 yuan. Dignity: Deceased.
Life had been a downward spiral ever since he entered university. His part-time jobs barely covered rent, his grades were tanking, and his side hustles? A complete disaster.