NOVEL WEB Chapter 155: Changes After Becoming Wealthy
As Li Jing's voice fell, both the girl and the assistant beside her were stunned and looked up at him in surprise: "President Li, did you just say you want to top up two hundred thousand?"
"Why, is it not possible to top up that much?"
According to Li Jing's understanding, since Han Ling offered him a one hundred thousand elite membership service, he had to showcase some strength by topping up two hundred thousand.
Although he couldn't spend that much himself, An Tong and Zhang Xinxin could also come over to use the balance on his card in the future.
At this time, Han Ling was the first to react. While feeling pleasantly surprised, he immediately urged the girl: "Why are you standing there? Hurry up and process the membership registration for President Li! From now on, President Li will be one of our elite members."
"Oh, okay, okay, I'll do it right away."
The girl quickly nodded after her shock and began operating on the tablet.
Meanwhile, Han Ling's attitude toward Li Jing became even more respectful. He proactively led Li Jing to sit down beside him and explained: "President Li, the membership registration process takes about one to two minutes, please wait a moment."
Later, after Li Jing completed the top-up, An Tong also finished her shooting session.
Watching An Tong happily stand beside Li Jing and talk about her haircut experience, Han Ling always stood silently by, even canceling an appointment originally scheduled for experiencing a haircut with the chief hairstylist.
Later, when Li Jing and An Tong left, Han Ling personally accompanied them all the way to the parking lot before stopping.
Seeing Li Jing get into the Maserati, Han Ling's eyebrows slightly raised, a flash of surprise in his eyes quickly concealed, he lowered his head sincerely to Li Jing in the car: "Thank you, President Li, for choosing our store. If you have any styling needs in the future, our store can serve you."
Li Jing lowered the car window and looked at him: "Can I ask you to come for home service in the future?"
"Of course, I will be your exclusive styling hairstylist from now on, you can contact me for any requirements via WeChat."
Han Ling continued smiling broadly, standing where he was, until he watched Li Jing's Maserati disappear from sight before turning to walk back inside the store.
Just after entering the store, his female assistant immediately approached in surprise: "Teacher Han, do you know that President Li? Before he paid, you opened the membership rights for him, which puzzled me, but I didn't expect he would turn around and top up two hundred thousand, truly a rich man."
At this moment, Han Ling regained his original confidence and demeanor as the chief hairstylist and shareholder, lecturing: "In our line of work, professional skills are one aspect; keen insight and self-cultivation are also very important. From the moment that President Li stepped in, I felt that he was not an ordinary person, and the facts proved I wasn't mistaken."
"Really? How did you see that?"
Han Ling seemed to have a good relationship with his assistant, coupled with his genuinely good mood at the moment, so he patiently explained more: "Naturally, it was seen from his aura and speech, of course, these might be too demanding for you. You could directly observe his attire and the accessories he had on."
"He wore all brands, I eventually noticed that, and the lady also wore luxury items." The assistant nodded.
"Not only that, pay attention to the watches on both their wrists, both being Patek Philippe, which are not something that can be bought just because you have money."
Han Ling patted her shoulder: "Sasha, remember, learn and observe more, as long as your attitude is righteous and you devote yourself, you will also be able to quickly identify someone's identity and strength like me in the future."
He actually omitted a point to mention—that people willing to buy Patek Philippe for their assistants might have economic power beyond others' imaginations.
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"The host spent two hundred thousand top-up in the styling salon, earning a rebate reward of two million.
The current balance is one billion nine hundred sixty-two million five hundred thousand."
While driving, the reward information from the system flashed in Li Jing's mind.
Compared to before, the reward he received now only stirred a few ripples inside, no longer the excitement and thrill like before.
Up to now, he gradually realized that when you have enough money, it really is just a string of numbers.
For if the money were only used to enjoy personal life, it would indeed be difficult to spend it all.
During driving, Li Jing couldn't help but glance at An Tong in the passenger seat several times, nodding and praising: "No wonder it's a high-end hair salon, your hairstyle looks much better than before, and your temperament has been significantly enhanced."
Receiving Li Jing's compliment, An Tong felt sweet inside and nodded happily: "I also feel it's more professional than an ordinary hair salon, and your hairstyle suits you better too."
An Tong turned to look at Li Jing's side profile, her eyes gleaming, her lips curving into a smile: "Now with your image entering high-end places, people would instantly think you're a second-generation rich or a young entrepreneur."
Li Jing chuckled: "Then it seems my aura has improved quite a bit during this time."
"Of course, haven't you noticed? Ever since you had money, your aura and presence have changed." An Tong replied seriously.
But Li Jing was somewhat curious and asked: "Like what specifically, how have I changed?"
"You've become more confident and poised."
While observing Li Jing, An Tong recalled his changes during this period: "Moreover, you unknowingly added a bit of momentum and authority."
"Authority?" Li Jing raised an eyebrow, considering himself friendly and gentle, he never thought he would be associated with the word authority.
"Yes, sometimes when you're frowning or unhappy, the people around you feel somewhat intimidated."
An Tong said sincerely: "It might be because you have money now, your inherent status in everyone's mind has changed, and people subconsciously respect you more." Alwаys rеаd аt thе sоurсе—МV@LЕМР@YR.
Hearing this, Li Jing didn't respond, but he somewhat agreed with her statement privately.
In today's society, wealth is largely seen as a sign of capability and success.
Moreover, through this period, he also found out that wealth not only enables high-level consumption and enjoying services but also brings higher social status and more controllable resources. For instance, after he became wealthy, he met higher circles like Zhou Shun, Yu Yang, Wei Jia, Wen Lan, gaining more connections and resources.
And these connections often help ordinary people, influencing their lives or resolving their situations, which is why wealthy people are respected by ordinary people.
Because they never know when they might need help from wealthy individuals, they try their best to respect them and maintain good relationships.
Of course, there are many other psychological factors, but since Li Jing acquired wealth, he realized not only his mindset changed, but even the mindset of people around him toward him has indeed quietly changed.
Even An Tong, in her attitude towards him, comprised quite a part of respect and awe.
Money has already become not just simple wealth, but a symbol of an individual's invisible status in modern society.
Perhaps, this is the reason people strive to work hard, wanting to become wealthy.