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“Yeah!” A girl said, “Clinton, we’ve always thought that you’re very manly and responsible, I didn’t know that you’re actually a coward who goes back on your words!”
Someone added, “Well, I finally see what kind of person he actually is! He is nothing but a double- standard dog! If Joe loses, he certainly wouldn’t let Joe off the hook so easily! Now that he’s lost, he’s starting all this nonsense. Coward!”
Clinton’s face turned into an ugly shade of green and red.
To be frank, he had just bought this car for less than a month and he had spent more than seven hundred thousand dollars on it! If he really ignited the 3-meter fireworks inside the car, the car would be doomed!
It was his precious darling! On usual days, he wouldn’t even allow any small scratches or dust to appear in any corner of his car, so why would he be willing to throw fireworks into it?
However, from the looks of it, his friends obviously despised him for his shameless and dishonest act. These people would keep themselves away from him if he continued on.
In fact, they might even spread malicious comments around about how he had gone back on his own words and would never honor his bet after making such a horrible swear.
His heart was shaken by the consequences as his thoughts ran wild.
If he didn’t ignite the fireworks, his reputation would be ruined!
Suddenly, Joe spoke, “Clinton, we’re all friends. Some jokes are not meant to be taken seriously. Your car is quite expensive, so if you don’t want to do it, then let’s just forget it.”
Clinton heaved a sigh of relief instantly.
However, the surrounding people started to murmur, “Wow, Joe is such a gentleman! Clinton is such a jerk, don’t you think?”
“Yes! Joe is giving in simply because Clinton is a sore loser!”
These vicious comments made Clinton’s blood boil. He growled angrily, “Who says I’m a sore loser? Where are the fireworks, give it to me! I’ll honor my bet right in front of you all!”
A flash of a coy smile appeared from the corner of Joe’s lips…
Clinton had lost his mind at this moment.
He didn’t want to be humiliated by Joe the loser in front of his friends.
So, he bit his lips, grabbed the fireworks from Douglas, and threw them into his car.
Then, as he picked up a lighter and grabbed the end of the firework, he shouted, “Look here, all of you! I’m not a sore loser! I don’t need Joe’s sympathy!”
Then, he lit the lighter and lit the fireworks!
In an instant, the fireworks were ignited and burst into cracks in the car!
At first, flames were burning inside the car, but very soon, the car was filled with thick white smoke. The sound of the constantly exploding fireworks made Clinton’s heart bleed in agony, but it made the onlookers extremely excited and thrilled.
Many of them took out their phones to record the bizarre scene. They planned to post these videos online to share it with the netizens.
The 3-meter fireworks continuously exploded and popped and soon, the cushion seats of the BMW 540 were blown up. The seats were filled with a lot of flammable sponges, very soon, these sponges caught on fire with the help of the ignition by the fireworks.
No one had expected to see the fireworks igniting the car. Furthermore, it was filled with white smoke and impossible to see if it had caught fire.
However, when the explosion of the fireworks was about to end and the smoke slowly dispersed, suddenly, a spark exploded and the entire compartment was caught on fire!
A loud and shrill shriek resonated across the street, Clinton blurted in a panic. “Oh my! Fuck! The fire! Help!”
Initially, he thought that the fireworks would only damage the seats and the interior. He could just fork out tens or even hundreds of thousands to repair the car.
Never did he expect that the fireworks would cause an explosion and set fire to the car!
He shouted desperately, but no one was able to help him put out the fire. He frantically called the firefighters and watched helplessly as the fire slowly burned and swallowed his car whole.
When the fire truck came eventually, what’s left on the spot was the frame of the burned BMW 540. One could not even recognize that it was once a BMW based on the frame alone.
Clinton slumped on the ground, helplessly looking at his beloved BMW turned to ashes, his heart was bleeding painfully.
If he had known this would be the outcome, he would never have provoked Joe and suggested street racing even if someone pointed a gun at his head.
Not only did it soil his reputation, but he had also lost his car in the process…
There was not much of an expression on Douglas’s face but he found the whole scene rather amusing and gave Joe a thumbs up quietly.
Then, he turned to Clinton and said, “Hey, buddy, don’t be so sad. It’s about time, why don’t we go in for dinner?”
After what happened, Clinton wanted to leave immediately, but on second thought, it would mean that Joe had totally won! He wouldn’t have that!
Joe was the main reason why his car had suffered a total loss. No matter what, he had to revive his reputation by all means!
Hence, he stood up, cleared his throat to calm himself, and said, “There’s nothing to be sad about! A bet is a bet, I’m just honoring it, that’s all.”
The guys that were coaxing him earlier quickly added, “Clinton is so rich, what’s a BMW to him anyway?”
“Yes! For him, it’s just a normal car for the daily commute!”
They knew about Clinton’s arrogant character, so they stopped mentioning the matter in unison and entered the restaurant with Douglas for the opening ceremony.
In the restaurant, several banquet tables had been set up in the main hall. Banners celebrating the reunion and the opening of the restaurant were hung on the small stage in front.
Many guests gave Douglas their gifts. With the painting in tow, Joe walked towards Douglas and said, “Congratulations, buddy. This is a little gift from us to celebrate your opening ceremony.”
Claire said with a smile, “Douglas, congratulations and best wishes on your grand opening. May your business be prosperous with many years to come!”
“Thank you, thank you!” Douglas said hurriedly. Then, he leaned to Joe’s ear and whispered with a mischievous smirk, “Hey, I see that you and our belle have a pretty close relationship, unlike what the rumors say! When do you plan to have a baby?”
Claire blushed timidly when she heard the whisper. Joe answered, “Stop it. If we are pregnant, you’ll be the first to know and I expect a gift from you!”
“Of course!” Douglas laughed and nodded. “I’ll give the kid a big present!”
At this moment, an average-looking woman with heavy makeup came up to Douglas and asked, “Douglas, who are they?”
“This is my college buddy, Joe! This is Claire, our class belle and also Joe’s wife.”
After introducing them, Douglas introduced the woman next to him, “This is my fiancée, Lily Lewis.”
“Oh? He is the deadbeat…”
Lily blurted, but soon realized that she had misspoken. Hence, she cleared her throat and said with a smile, “Douglas talks about you all the time, both of you really are a match made in heaven!”
Joe ignored her remark and handed the painting to Lily. “This is our little token of affection.”