Chapter 1655: Chapter 1654: Rich and Reckless
The crowd of students nearby was also pointing and whispering among themselves.
It’s understandable that students might not know better, but even the idle people around were joining in.
After all, Fang Yu dressed so poorly.
Everyone around was wearing gold jewelry, while he had none, nothing at all.
A gatekeeper official approached.
His eyes fell upon Fang Yu, scrutinizing him for a moment.
"Excuse me, sir, could you please move to the back? Don’t block the students from entering to take the test."
"Can you give me a reason? Why should I move back?"
"Sir, you’re making things difficult. Though there’s no explicit law saying you should move back, it’s already an unspoken rule. Everyone is watching, let’s not waste time."
Others chimed in agreement.
"Yes, don’t block the way. Wasting time is bad for both of us."
"This guy has no sense at all. Asked to move back, yet he stubbornly refuses. What’s going on in his head? Crazy!"
"Why are you complaining so much when we just ask you to move back?"
Fang Yu cast his gaze around.
He paid no mind to the people around, who spoke with sarcasm.
After all, he had seen such scenes too many times. He was already used to this kind of contemptuous behavior.
It could be said that no one had more experience than Fang Yu in dealing with such situations.
So, Fang Yu allowed himself a small smile.
"May I ask how I can get to the front of the line?"
"Oh, it’s like this. If you want to be at the front, you can become our exclusive VIP."
"Exclusive VIP?"
"Our VIP membership system is an exclusive offer we launched for the Divine Race. The purpose is to let everyone thoroughly enjoy the Heavenly Ladder test. It only costs 10,000 a month. Just 100,000 a year for all twelve months. For students, this is a great testing opportunity. When there’s a queue, VIPs have priority, and if there’s none, they can test without crowding."
Many students present were actually wealthy, but not to the point of shelling out 10,000 every month solely for the Heavenly Ladder test.
Of course, such people do exist. Given that the rewards for the Heavenly Ladder are generous, reaching level 300 grants a reward of 50,000, and every additional 50 levels thereafter increases the reward by 50,000.
But many students struggle to maintain even at level 200, so actual VIP cardholders are few. Mostly it’s those who seek certificates of honor and come from wealthy families who get them.
"If you can’t afford it, stop pretending. You’re wasting everyone’s time!"
"Move on, just a pretentious wannabe."
The official smiled, yet said nothing about expelling Fang Yu, waiting instead for Fang Yu to speak.
A moment passed.
Fang Yu smiled faintly.
"Sign me up for a VIP, I want the highest level VIP!"
"The highest level VIP costs 50,000 a month. You can enjoy private testing twice a month, use special channels, have absolute priority, and receive one-on-one service from the Heavenly Ladder staff. Sir, are you certain you want to sign up?"
"Yes, sign me up, for a year!"
"..."
Everyone was shocked.
The man couldn’t believe Fang Yu, with his calm expression, really intended to sign up for a VIP.
Those students who mocked Fang Yu earlier were even more taken aback, their mouths agape in disbelief.
Is this bragging?
How could he possibly?
Sign up for such an expensive membership?
Then again, it’s not impossible for rich people.
Yet, even they wouldn’t want to waste such money, since a year of advanced VIP costs 500,000, enough for the best institutions, or to buy more resources for cultivation.
Spending it on the Heavenly Stepping Ladder seems wasteful, doesn’t it?
Everyone thought this guy was bragging.
But at that moment.
Fang Yu pulled out a bank card.
"Swipe it."
"This..."
"I said swipe it, swipe it. Sign me up for the highest level VIP. In other words, I want absolute priority; if I don’t go in, no one does. If anyone goes in before me, I have the right to demand a full refund. How does that sound to you?"
The Heavenly Ladder administrator paused, then gathered his thoughts.
"All right, all right, we’ll sign you up. Sir, please follow me!"
Everyone was dumbfounded as they watched.
As they were about to move forward, the administrator suddenly shouted, "No one proceed! Wait until Mr. Fang completes the membership sign-up. Only after he goes in may you enter. If you wish to enter like him, sign up for the highest level VIP!"
Driven by gains, people die, just like birds for food. Despite them not being permitted entry, the 500,000 pocketed would be worth it. Others entering doesn’t bring much revenue anyway.
At most, some ticket money.
Yet even that is a mere drop in the ocean.
Soon after.
The membership card was ready.
The administrator had become very respectful.
"Sir, your membership card is ready, now I will serve you. Please follow me."
The students were wide-eyed.
"No way, this guy is actually so rich, to fork out 500,000 without flinching!"
"The membership card is ready, and we were mocking him as a bumpkin just now. What do we do now?"
"You ask me, whom should I ask? If he denies us entry, that’s it. Plus he has the privilege of private testing. Twice a month. He can totally demand a private session today, leaving everyone else to head back home!"
"Damn, you idiot, you’ve offended a big shot! What’s the plan now?!"
While everyone was worried.
Someone began cursing those few students.
"All because of you idiots, you’ve offended a big shot."
"You should be the first to scram!"
"Bunch of bratty kids, real jinxes. Just babbling nonsense, looking down on others, and look at what happened now?"
People relentlessly blamed these two students.
Making them hang their heads in shame, faces red.
They felt embarrassed, unable to move forward.
At that moment.
The administrator suddenly proclaimed, "I’ve communicated with the gentleman. Everyone has the opportunity to test. Proceed according to normal order. But no one can interfere with the gentleman’s test. Also, you may go first."
The announcement was met with surprise from all.
"Fantastic!"
"This gentleman is clearly generous! Much better than those few students!"
"A Prime Minister’s belly can hold a ship; little wonder he’s always smiling, having some clever means. Silent competence is true expertise! Wealthy indeed!"
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