《I am not just a tycoon》


 Chapter 1 The Perfect Life System

    "Shen Yuan, let''s end it here,"


    "Don''t contact me anymore in the future."


    "I hope you find a more sensible girl."


    In Star City, at the south gate of International Economics University, Shen Yuan''s eyes widened in surprise, "Ting, to break up after three years of love, I didn''t think you would be so heartless."


    "Can you please not talk like you''re some kind of pure love warrior? You know exactly how deep our feelings are."


    "Also, don''t call me ''Ting'' anymore. To be honest, it''s pretty tacky. Please call me by my full name, Zhou Wanting, thank you."


    As they spoke, a ck Audi A7 glided over and stopped steadily beside Zhou Wanting.


    Zhou Wanting held her chin up proudly, brushing her bangs behind her ears, "I have to go, a friend is picking me up."


    Shen Yuan stared nkly at his girlfriend of three years as she was about to open the car door and step into the passenger seat of the A7 and couldn''t help but reach out his hand again, "Ting, wait."


    "Didn''t I tell you to stop calling me Ting?!"


    Zhou Wanting paused and frowned slightly, "What else do you want?"


    "Do you remember those brand-name bags I bought for you? They cost quite a bit at the time; can you return them to me?"


    "Shen Yuan, have you no shame?"


    "I slept with you for three years, and you''re fussing over a few lousy bags, even wanting to take them back after breaking up?!"


    "Uh...."


    Shen Yuan was taken aback, paused for a moment, and then suggested, "How about this, when you''re free, let''s relive our past three years together. After all, we''ve been together for so long..."


    "Fuck off!"


    With a loud "bang," Zhou Wanting didn''t look back, closed the car door mercilessly, leaving Shen Yuan standing there stunned.


    "Damn it, I''m a bit of a loss, she wouldn''t even give me a chance to recoup some interest."


    He met Zhou Wanting three years ago, back when Shen Yuan had just be a freshman at International Economics University.


    Being quite good-looking among the freshmen and driving a showy pink BMW Series 4 on registration day, he caught the attention of Zhou Wanting, a sophomore participating in the weing activities.


    Under her relentless pursuit, Shen Yuan didn''t hold back.


    Truth be told, faced with a senior like Zhou Wanting, especially one from the flight attendant program with legs both long and white, and a well-proportioned figure, Shen Yuan thought no guy could resist.


    In their three years together, not only did Shen Yuan learn a lot from his senior that wasn''t in textbooks, but he also unlocked quite a bit of new "knowledge."


    Of course, Shen Yuan didn''t let his teacher of sorts go unrewarded.


    His family was well-off; at that time, his parents had opened three overseas travel agencies with booming business making a killing, so Shen Yuan nevercked spending money.


    He would buy Zhou Wanting gifts every month, from skincare to lipstick, from makeup to shoes, always mixing it up.


    And he''d give her a bag each semester, Chanel, LV, Prada¡ªhe''d let Zhou Wanting choose anything under 50,000 yuan.


    Unfortunately, good times don''tst forever. Affected by that catastrophe, all industries were severely impacted; international travel was out of the question, let alone domestic.


    Shen Yuan''s parents thought the situation wouldn''tst too long and struggled to keep the business afloat, but who knew it would turn into such a grueling marathon.


    With airlines, tourist spots, and majorpany off-sites originally nned for international trips facing wave after wave of cancetions, what was more damning was that Old Shen had just opened the third branch that year.


    Over three years, travel agency rental costs, utilities, employee wages, invested advertisements, online promotions, and extensive breaches of contract...


    Various factors led to three travel agencies shrinking to two, then one, and eventually, thest one didn''tst long either.


    The family sold off two properties, and three cars, from ten million in assets they suddenly were in debt by over a million.


    The Shen family had returned to square one, and Shen Yuan went from a rich second-generation to a debtor second-generation.


    When the Shen family dered bankruptcy, Zhou Wanting had already been interning at an airline for a while, often meeting wealthy people, and with such an incident, she naturally kept her distance from Shen Yuan.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Zhou Wanting knew how to y it, starting with using her busy work as an excuse to see Shen Yuan less, then gradually reducing the frequency of WeChat and phone contact, and now formally proposing a breakup this return to school.


    Actually, Shen Yuan didn''t care much about this, after all, when they got together, it was a rtionship of convenience, and Zhou Wanting leaving for money reasons was quite normal.


    Who believes in pure love these days anyway!


    The only thing he regretted was the money spent.


    In the past, Shen Yuan was quitevish, giving away designer bags on a whim, and buying high-end cosmetics without hesitating. Now, with the whole family crammed in a 70-square-meter rental, he realized the severity of the situation.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have asked Zhou Wanting for the bags back since one bag he once gave away easily now ounted for several months of his family''s living expenses.


    After bing a debtor second-generation, his standard of living dropped drastically, trading driving a BMW for taking the bus, no longer visiting KTVs or bars, and daring only to eat fast food.


    His social circle changed too; he used to be surrounded by fair-weather friends who''d dine and drink with him, but now that they knew about the bankruptcy, they all kept their distance.


    Fortunately, Shen Yuan took after his dad''s easygoing nature. He was always taught to be open-minded and optimistic, so he could take such a hit.


    In short, life was tough, but he saw a silver lining in at least recognizing the fair-weather friends from before.


    After mentally cursing a few more times, Shen Yuan pulled his thoughts back, hands still in his pockets, preparing to leave.


    But just then, the driver''s side window of the A7 slowly rolled down, and the smug, greasy, middle-aged man inside wearing sses eyed Shen Yuan, "Young man, where are you headed? Need a lift?"


    "No need, my home is close by."


    Shen Yuan shook his head. Their current rental was only four bus stops away and could be considered convenient.


    "No worries, Tingting and I aren''t in a hurry, and the car isn''t anything special, as long as you don''t mind." the middle-aged man said with a smile.


    Shen Yuan''s eyelid twitched, thinking this guy really knows how to put on an act, an Audi A7, even the base model after taxes costs upward of 60K+, and here he is telling me not to sneer at it.


    Shen Yuan could imagine with his toes that, once they got in the car, this guy would definitely bombard him with 360-degree spiral-like insults.


    "Big brother, you''re a good man, I appreciate the gesture, but I do live close by and it''s not going to take long to walk."


    A tinge of regret shed through the middle-aged man''s eyes, but in front of Zhou Wanting, he still maintained hisposure, "Alright then, be safe on your way home."


    "Mm, Wanting is a good girl, you must take good care of her."


    The man was about to drive away when he heard this and first was a little startled, then somewhat moved. He hadn''t expected Tingting''s ex-boyfriend to be quite decent.


    This is what you call magnanimity.


    "Don''t worry, I''ll take care of Tingting!"


    The middle-aged man patted his chest, and after giving Shen Yuan a sign, he prepared to raise the car window and leave.


    "Big brother, wait a sec!"


    "What''s up?" The man stopped what he was doing and turned his head towards Shen Yuan.


    "As men, we must provide the best for women. Wanting has many habits you should note down."


    Shen Yuan counted off on his fingers, "First off, she likes to use Okamoto 001. Secondly, she doesn''t like too high of a quality for her stockings. She also has two sets of nurse and police uniforms, which you won''t need to worry about for now..."


    "Hey, hold on, brother, wait, I''m not finished yet!"


    Watching the A7 beat a hasty retreat, Shen Yuan muttered under his breath, "Shoot, I was just getting to the good part!"


    [Ding!]


    [Perfect Life System has finished loading!]


    Host: Shen Yuan


    Age: 21 years old


    Height: 182CM


    Weight: 72KG


    Wealth Points: 87 yuan


    Health Points: 72


    Physical Strength: 75


    Skills: None


    Main Quest Progress: 0%


    [A perfect life doesn''t just require money as a foundation; it also needs the favor of the opposite sex.]


    [Time-limited task: Spend money on a suitable opposite sex with a Feel-good Index over 60 and gain their favor]


    [Task Reward: Any money spent on the opposite sex will be triple returned to the host, and if the opposite sex Feel-good Index increases by 3 points during this spending, an additional double cashback will be provided.]


    [Note: Spending can only be made from savings or cash.]


    A synthetic voice suddenly popped into Shen Yuan''s mind and a panel appeared before his eyes, giving him a fright.


    "I didn''t get so worked up about being dumped that I''m having hallucinations and auditory hallucinations, did I?"


    Shen Yuan closed his eyes, but the technological panel was still vividly hovering before his sight.


    As he turned his head, the panel moved with his line of sight, always remaining directly in front of him.


    Shen Yuan looked at the words "Perfect Life System" on the panel and suddenly something clicked.


    He had a roommate in his dorm who was particrly fond of web novels, and Shen Yuan had heard him mention plenty of far-fetched plots.


    Among them was the System, the mighty benefactor.


    Could it be that this ssh of extravagant fortune had fallen on him as well?


    Shen Yuan wanted to confirm again, but the panel had disappeared and there were no other sounds in his head.


    "Shen Yuan!"


    A familiar female voice suddenly came to his ears, crisp and clear, interrupting Shen Yuan''s thoughts. He turned his head and saw it was the young counselor Lih Xiao.


    "Counselor."


    Lih Xiao wasn''t just Shen Yuan''s counselor; she also taught the Business English course. She must have just finished teaching, holding two English textbooks in her hands, her pretty face looking at Shen Yuan with concern.


    "I saw what happened just now, don''t get discouraged, the next one will be better."


    The counselor wasn''t much older than the students, and today she was wearing a beige mini skirt that revealed two-thirds of her lovely legs, and a deep brown sweater with a wide neckline for her upper body.


    Aside from the modern curves, what excited the boys even more was the ck choker tied around the base of her white neck.


    But before Shen Yuan could take a few more looks, the synthetic voice in his mind piped up again.


    [Lih Xiao: Feel-good Index towards the host is 65.]


    ...

 Chapter 2 Triple Cashback

    "I''m not bothered, I was mentally prepared for this a long time ago."


    Shen Yuan waved his hand indifferently. He genuinely didn''t care that much. What really pained him was thinking about all the bags he''d given away.


    "That''s good then."


    In Lih Xiao''s eyes, Shen Yuan might have been a bit mischievous at times, but he was essentially a good kid.


    He also had a sense of collective honor and would asionally contribute to the ss, which was why she didn''t dislike him.


    Shen Yuan had not only recently dealt with family issues but was now facing problems in his love life.


    Even though he seemed carefree on the surface, how much could a man in his early twenties truly endure mentally?


    Therefore, Lih Xiao felt it was her duty as his instructor to show some concern.


    "How about the schrship I mentionedst time? If you have made up your mind, just submit your materials. With what happened to your family, this is one of the few ways I can help you."


    The schrship had three levels: 2000, 3000, 4000, and each ss had several spots. Lih Xiao allocated these based on the financial and debt situation of the families. If there were any extra spots, they''d go to ss officers who contributed more to the ss.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Apparently, after Shen Yuan''s family went bankrupt, they were over a million in debt, which met her criteria.


    "Leave it to the students who need it more. To be honest, a few thousand won''t make much difference to my family''s debt," he said, shaking his head. Shen Yuan knew there were impoverished students in his ss for whom the money would mean much more than it would for him.


    "Although it''s not a lot, it can still relieve some pressure off your parents," she insisted.


    "Really, it''s okay, Teacher Lih," he reassured her.


    This wasn''t the first time Lih Xiao had spoken with Shen Yuan about this matter. Since the person concerned was unwilling to apply, she could not force him.


    "Then I won''t persuade you further. Remember, if you run into any trouble in the future, you can alwayse to me, and I''ll find a way to help you solve it," she said.


    Lih Xiao was still a bit worried after the scene she had just witnessed, so she added, "That includes matters of the heart as well."


    "Instructor Lih, you''re really a good person. It''d be great if someone could find a partner like you."


    Staring at Teacher Lih''s sweet and beautiful face, Shen Yuan found it easy to be lost in admiring her, especially during her Business English sses, where he''d often daydream. He adored how this young teacher was so kind-hearted and always considerate of her students.


    It was a shame, though, that their rtionship was that of teacher and student.


    "Don''t talk nonsense, there are so many people here," she said with a blush on her cheeks and a warning re.


    They weren''t the only ones at the school gate. It was between sses, and there was a constant stream of students passing by; they might even run into ssmates.


    This guy usually didn''t think before he spoke and was unapologetic about it, even at the school gate.


    However, since he was still able to joke around, it probably meant that he really wasn''t too bothered by the recent incident.


    Thinking this, she felt much more at ease.


    Shen Yuan scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly, looking up slightly to see the Feel-good Index above Instructor Lih''s head.


    [Feel-good Index: 65]


    The Feel-good Index was still clearly disyed. ording to the recent hint from the System, Instructor Lih''s Feel-good Index for him had surpassed 60, meaning that spending money on her would result in a threefold cashback.


    At the moment, Shen Yuan wasn''t sure about the authenticity of the system, but he thought it could be worth verifying.


    Lih Xiao noticed that Shen Yuan''s gaze still lingered on her, and she felt puzzled, yet in the present situation, she couldn''t quite reprimand him.


    Nevertheless, she didn''t want to maintain this awkwardness in public and spoke up to break it: "I''m going to head back. If you need anything, just look for me."


    "Instructor, wait, let me buy you a drink," he offered.


    "No need to be polite. I''m going to¡ªhey...!"


    Before Lih Xiao could finish, Shen Yuan had already run to the convenience store at the school gate. After a while, he returned with a 6 yuan bottle of Nescaf¨¦ and handed it to Lih Xiao.


    Shen Yuan knew her preferences. He had observed that Lih Xiao always brought a bottle of Nescaf¨¦ to the podium during her sses.


    "Well, thank you then."


    Lih Xiao was actually feeling thirsty, so she took the coffee, took a small sip, and repeated her advice, "You can''t be careless with money in the future. You have to think about sharing the burden with your parents, all right?"


    "Got it."


    As soon as Shen Yuan finished speaking, he received a text message on his phone. When he opened it, it was surprisingly a bank transfer notification.


    [China Construction Bank]Your card ending in 0098 received an 18 yuan deposit on May 10th at 4:40 PM.


    "It''s actually real!"


    Shen Yuan''s breathing quickened in disbelief as he clicked on the message, which indeed came from the official China Construction Bank.


    He then opened the bank''s app to check his bnce. Originally at 87 yuan and having spent 6 yuan, his bnce should have been 81 yuan, but now with an 18 yuan transfer, it added up to 99 yuan!


    This was just a trial with a small amount of money!


    Suddenly, Shen Yuan realized that as long as Teacher Lih''s Feel-good Index stayed above 60, he could continuously make purchases for her and keep receiving system cashback!


    The thought of having such a cheat that only existed in novels filled him with uncontroble excitement.


    Lih Xiao looked at Shen Yuan''s strange expression with concern, "What''s wrong? Is something the matter?"


    "It''s nothing, nothing at all."


    Realizing he had been daydreaming, Shen Yuan closed his phone and smiled apologetically: "If there''s nothing else, I''ll be going now. You should head home too, Instructor. Take care on your way."


    "Yes, sure."


    Watching Shen Yuan hurry away, Lih Xiao was left puzzled, but she didn''t think much of it, assuming it to be one of the students'' inexplicable mood swings.


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan''s emotions were a mix ofplexity and excitement, thinking there was a chance he could clear his family''s debts and return to where he started¡ªor even be wealthier than before.


    After taking a few deep breaths, he thought it was imperative to secure ample capital to spend on the opposite sex.


    With all his belongings and the recent cashback, he had only 99 yuan in total, which was too little to aim for significant cashback.


    The system required spending in cash or from a deposit, but his principal was too meager.


    However, he could possibly cash out through Ant''s Huabei or ask friends for a loan.


    Shen Yuan found a quiet corner on the campus, sat down cross-legged under a tree, and decided to take advantage of Huabei to cash out some of his credit. Just then, a message popped up on WeChat.


    Opening it, he found a message from Zhou Wanting.


    "Shen Yuan, go to hell!"


    "..."

 Chapter 3 Does the Counselor Have a Partner?

    "Mind your manners. I was just reminding that brother to watch his health and know his limits,"


    Shen Yuan typed with both hands, and then he clicked to send, but to his surprise, the next second he received a red exmation mark in response.


    "Message has been sent, but the recipient has rejected it."


    "Was it necessary to block me? How will you contact me when you miss me in the future?"


    Seeing the bright red exmation mark, Shen Yuan shook his head and then started the cash extraction process again.


    Shen Yuan had a 20,000 limit on Ant''s Jiebei, a remaining bnce of 9,200 on Ant''s Huabei, a 12,000 limit on JD Baitiao, and a credit card with a remaining bnce of 11,000, making a total of 52,000 in cash he could extract.


    In his WeChat, he had a friend who specialized in cash extractions, charging a 3% fee, meaning for a 10,000 limit, he would receive 9,700 in hand.


    The fee was a bit high, but Shen Yuan thought about how his principal could generate a 200% return and didn''t care about it anymore.


    He found a friend in his list with the nickname "AAA Dazhe," told him his requirements simply and clearly, and the friend immediately sent over payment codes for Fu Bao and Jing Dong. After scanning 9,200 + 12,000, the friend quickly transferred 19,400 to him.


    "Credit cards need a physical swipe at a POS machine. Do you need cash urgently? You cane to IFC Mall here; my shop is just opposite IFC Mall,"


    Dazhe sent a message along with a location.


    IFC Mall is a well-known shopping mall in Star City, with a rich variety of luxury stores. Upon seeing these four characters, Shen Yuan felt somewhat dazed, thinking back to when he was a regr customer spending at IFC Mall, and now he was going there to extract cash.


    Since he wasn''t in a hurry, Shen Yuan chose a low-carbon mode of travel and took a bus for an hour to arrive at IFC Mall.


    Dazhe''s store was a small cell phone repair shop. When Shen Yuan entered, Dazhe was looking down, disassembling a mobile phone; he looked to be in his thirties and was not particrly striking in appearance.


    After listening to Shen Yuan''s exnation for his visit, Dazhe matched the young man in front of him to the person he had just chatted with on WeChat and, without much fuss, pulled out the POS machine and asked Shen Yuan to start swiping his card.


    "It''s better to do two transactions, and it''s best to leave a few hundred or a thousand on the credit card so it''s not likely to get frozen."


    "Sure."


    Shen Yuan nodded his head, appreciating that it was better to have professionals handle such matters.


    With a limit of 11,000 on the card, he swiped for a total of 10,500 in two transactions, which after the service fee, left him with 10,185. He left a bnce of 500 on the card.


    From cash extraction, he got a total of 29,585. Combined with the 20,000 just arrived from Jiebei and 99 from WeChat money collection, Shen Yuan now had altogether 49,684 in hand.


    If he spent all this money, he could instantly get nearly 100,000 in cashback.


    Shen Yuan calcted in his mind what would be appropriate to buy with this money, and while he was thus upied, Dazhe in the counter added casually, "If you need a loan, you can also ask me."


    Shen Yuan''s mouth twitched, "I shouldn''t need it, thank you."


    Dazhe looked up at the young man and said indifferently, "You never know."


    Having been in this line for seven or eight years, he had dealt with all kinds of people. Youngsters like him had not yet formed a mature spending perspective. Suddenly extracting so much money usually meant no good, and it wouldn''t be surprising if, in a few days, he spent all the money and then returned to ask for a loan.


    For him, themissions from consumer and small loans were much higher than those from cash extractions.


    Faced with Dazhe''s remarks, Shen Yuan felt somewhat helpless, but he couldn''t disclose the System to him, and even if he did, Dazhe would probably think he was a fool.


    Thinking this, he didn''t argue with Dazhe and continued to contemte his spending ns.


    Currently, the only known person of the opposite sex with a Feel-good Index over 60 was Teacher Lih Xiao, and Shen Yuan nned to keep focusing his spending power on her.


    Spending 50,000 quickly for Teacher Lih Xiao was not going to be easy; given her character, she definitely wouldn''t ept expensive gifts from a student, especially since Shen Yuan was already seen by her as a poor student from a bankrupt family, which would make her even more resistant.


    However, if he thought about it carefully, there were definitely ways to do it.


    ...


    Half an hourter, Shen Yuan walked out of the IFC Mall''s main entrance, holding an LV shopping bag in his hand.


    Just moments ago, he had swiped away more than half of the money he had on him at the LV counter. Currently, he only had 9,884 yuan left.


    The bag inside the shopping bag was valued at 39,800 yuan and was LV''s spring collection of that year. As for why he purchased the spring collection even though the summer collection was out, Shen Yuan had his reasons.


    Carrying the LV shopping bag, Shen Yuan prepared to go to the bus station to take the bus. Meanwhile, across the street, Dazhe was smoking at the store entrance and just happened to see the LV shopping bag Shen Yuan was carrying. He snorted disdainfully, "Sure enough, he''s a prodigal son!"


    Shen Yuan didn''t notice Dazhe''s scorn at all. First, he took a one-hour bus ride; then he walked through the streets and alleys to arrive at an ordinary residential building.


    This residential building had eight floors and was a self-constructed property; Teacher Lih lived on the sixth floor.


    Logically speaking, Shen Yuan was not likely to know his teacher''s home address, but coincidentally, his family rented an apartment on the fifth floor of the same building.


    One day, when Shen Yuan was going home for a meal and was heading upstairs, he happened to run into Lih Xiao. That''s how he found out she lived just above his ce.


    Shen Yuan first tossed the shopping bag into a nearby trash can, then tore off the price tag, and went upstairs carrying the bag.


    "Knock, knock."


    Shen Yuan gently knocked on the door of unit 601. Although there was a door between them, he could faintly smell a light fragrance, unique to the homes of delicate girls.


    "I wonder if Teacher Lih has a partner. If she does, and he''s at home, that would be awkward."


    "A male student visiting alone and bringing a bag as a gift, it all seems quite improper."


    There were ttering sounds of kitchen utensils in the room. Probably having heard the knocking, the person inside walked to the door with footsteps, and opened the door: "I didn''t bring the keys toda..."


    "Shen Yuan, why is it you?"


    Surprised to see Shen Yuan, Lih Xiao stood there wearing a pink apron, still holding a spat in her right hand, and there were fine beads of sweat on her forehead.


    In the afternoon, Lih Xiao was still an understanding female teacher, but at this moment, cooking, she had a few added traces of domesticity, looking rather like a newlywed bride.


    "Counselor, sorry to disturb you. Are you cooking?"n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Shen Yuan wore an innocent smile on his face, but his mind was actually elsewhere. Just now, Lih Xiao thought someone from her home hade back without keys and spoke in a very casual tone. It was very likely she already had a live-in partner.


    Damn, it''s a pity, wonder which lucky bastard it is!


    Shen Yuan''s mind was filled with unrted thoughts, even seeing that man as an imaginary rival.


    However, Lih Xiao was a bit puzzled to see Shen Yuan. Although they lived just a floor apart, they had never interacted to avoid gossip; a female teacher and a male student should not have too frequent contact. So, what was he doing here?


    At that moment, she noticed the bag in Shen Yuan''s hand and asked curiously, "Shen Yuan, it''s sote. Is there something you need?"


    "Counselor, you''ve taken good care of me during these three years of university. I used to take it for granted that teachers are supposed to do these things, but in recent times, with so much happening at home, I''ve started to understand the help people around me have provided. So, I should have shown my gratitude much earlier."


    Shen Yuan raised the bag with both hands, sincerely saying, "This is a token of appreciation from a student. You must ept it."


    "No need, no need."


    Seeing the presumably expensive bag, Lih Xiao quickly shook her head:


    "Actually, you weren''t wrong before. As your counselor, as your teacher, doing these things is my duty. It''s part of my responsibilities, and there''s no special attention involved. I treat all other students equally, so there''s no need."


    Over these three years, watching the students under her guidance mature from naive high school graduates to adults about to step into society, Lih Xiao actually felt a great sense of achievement and believed she had done justice to her three years of effort.


    Especially with Shen Yuan, who seemed to have suddenly grown up, she, as his counselor, felt very gratified.


    But that was all there was to it. She absolutely couldn''t ept the gift, especially since the bag looked quite expensive.

 Chapter 4 Sister Flowers

    "Counselor, you know very well about my family situation, I can''t afford to spend recklessly. This bag actually isn''t valuable at all, it''s just a high-quality imitation," Shen Yuan said with a straight face, not showing any sign of lying: "I originally nned to give it to Zhou Wanting, but as you saw today, she broke up with me, so there''s no point in keeping the bag anymore."


    "Hmm...."


    Shen Yuan''s tone sounded very sincere. After pondering for a moment, Lih Xiao replied, "In that case, you could actually give it to another girl. There''s no need to give it to me."


    Shen Yuan added, "I think giving this bag to you would be the most meaningful for me, counselor. You shouldn''t feel burdened by it; it''s really cheap, just over two hundred yuan."


    "In that case...."


    Lih Xiao still hesitated, feeling it was inappropriate to ept it but also inappropriate not to. While she was undecided, Shen Yuan simply ced the bag on the shoe cab inside the house: "Stop saying that, counselor. Just take it, consider it a small token of appreciation from a student."


    "Moreover,"


    Shen Yuan''s expression suddenly became serious: "I want to cut off all ties with Zhou Wanting, including all these external objects. I can''t stand to see these things anymore."


    You have to take it! How can I get the cashback if you don''t?


    Lih Xiao was still unaware that Shen Yuan had already started his performance. Thinking of Zhou Wanting, who heartlessly got into a luxury car that afternoon, she suddenly felt a bit sympathetic towards the current Shen Yuan and decided not to be coy anymore.


    "Alright then, I''ll keep this bag for now. Later, when there''s a holiday or it''s your birthday, I''ll give you a return gift."


    Seeing that Lih Xiao finally agreed to take it, Shen Yuan felt relieved. He joked, "If the other guys in ss see this, they''d be green with envy."


    Lih Xiao''s face blushed slightly, and upon thinking it over, she realized a return gift indeed wasn''t appropriate...


    Just then, a smell of burnt food drifted from the kitchen. She stomped her foot in rm and quickly turned to run towards the kitchen: "Oh no, my stir-fried pork!"


    Shen Yuan was amused, ustomed to seeing thepetent counselor, and found it quite charming to see her flustered now.


    After watching for a while, Shen Yuan decided it was time to leave. He yelled inside: "Counselor, I''m heading home now!"


    Lih Xiao''s pretty face peeked out from the kitchen doorway: "Don''t go home. Eat here with me."


    "That wouldn''t be appropriate, counselor."


    Shen Yuan was just feigning courtesy; he would prefer to stay for dinner, enjoying a meal with the beautiful counselor would surely be more delicious than eating at home.


    The key was to increase proximity to improve the Feel-good Index and thereby receive more system cashback.


    Moreover, he was curious about what kind of partner Lih Xiao had chosen.


    "What''s the harm in a meal? Plus, there''s enough rice. I cooked extra today."


    "Alright then."


    Shen Yuan walked in confidently, taking a few nces around the room. It was simr to the typical girl''s ce butparatively neat and clean with no unnecessary furniture or clutter, showing that Counselor Lih was someone who favored cleanliness.


    Especially the faint scent in the room, it was particrly refreshing.


    "I''ll use the restroom."


    After taking a quick look around, Shen Yuan excused himself and entered the bathroom.


    He had just noticed some small details: firstly, there were no men''s shoes in the shoe cab; secondly, there were no men''s clothes on the balcony.


    Now, entering the bathroom, Shen Yuan grew more puzzled because, although there were two toothbrushes, he didn''t see a razor or men''s face wash.


    Moreover, all the towels were either light pink or white.


    Could it be that they haven''t started living together?


    Shen Yuan deduced this reason as quite possible; maybe her partner just came over for meals, but they weren''t living together.


    But these were all spections, and Shen Yuan still harbored a slight hope that if the counselor didn''t have a partner, how great that would be.


    Emerging from the bathroom, Lih Xiao had already served the stir-fried pork, steamed pork ribs with taro, hand-torn cabbage, and kelp soup on the table.


    The stir-fried pork used red and green chilies and not only exuded a meaty fragrance but also sizzled with hot oil on the surface. The taro pork ribs were sprinkled with green onions, emitting streams of white steam.


    It was a feast for the eyes, smell, and taste, and Shen Yuan couldn''t help but swallow a few times. Whoever had the luck to marry Teacher Lih home, would truly be living the dream.


    Not only was she perfect in both looks and figure, but also adept in the living room and the kitchen, the most important being her considerateness.


    "Ding!"


    [Bank of Construction]Your card ending in 0098 received an ie of 119,400 yuan on May 10 at 18:45, with a current bnce of 120,200 yuan.


    The money is here!


    A 39,800 yuan bag, a cashback three times the price is 119,400 yuan,ting him almost 80,000 yuan after deducting costs and fees!


    Shen Yuan had spent 80,000 before, but that was before his family went bankrupt. He had never earned this much on his own, especially since it felt like it was free!


    Shen Yuan was so excited inside that he was practically breathless, but in front of Lih Xiao, he had to suppress his joy and turn it into praise, "I never expected Teacher Lih''s English ss to be so good, and her cooking as well!"


    "Just okay, there''s still room for improvement,"


    Lih Xiao humbly said as she prepared to take off her apron. Midway, she suddenly remembered something and gave Shen Yuan a re, "You have the gall to say that. You flunked my Business English finalst year, despite attending my sses every day."


    "I didn''t perform well, I didn''t perform well," Shen Yuan said with an embarrassed smile.


    At that moment, Lih Xiao''s apron seemed to be tied with a tight knot. She tried to untie it with her hands behind her back, slightly leaning forward which entuated her prominent chest.


    "Let me help you," Shen Yuan saw her struggle.


    "No need..."


    Just as Lih Xiao was about to refuse, Shen Yuan had already stood up and started untying her apron.


    The two were very close, one in front of the other. Lih Xiao could feel Shen Yuan''s breath on her, finding the posture and action ufortably intimate, her cheeks instantly turning pink.


    Actually, the knot was not hard to untie, but to close the distance between them and increase his Feel-good Index, Shen Yuan deliberately slowed down.


    "Is it done yet..."


    Lih Xiao whispered faintly, the process felt too long, especially since they maintained the same posture throughout.


    "Almost there,"


    Shen Yuan whispered right behind her ear.


    Lih Xiao felt a tickle in her earlobe, her face growing even hotter.


    About thirty secondster, Shen Yuan finally untied the knot and helped Lih Xiao remove her apron.


    "I''ll go dish up the rice,"


    Lih Xiao turned away, heading into the kitchen. Being a teacher, she didn''t want her student, Shen Yuan, to see her blush.


    "Are we still waiting for someone?"


    Shen Yuan asked loudly as if nothing had happened.


    "No, let''s eat first,"


    Lih Xiao adjusted her emotions and came out of the kitchen with two bowls of steaming white rice for Shen Yuan. He was already a bit hungry, and hearing Lih Xiao say this, he was ready to dig in.


    But just as Shen Yuan was about to start eating, the sound of the door unlocking with a "click" came from the door, and immediately after, a figure walked in.


    "Why are you sote today?"


    Lih Xiao got up, nning to get another set of chopsticks from the kitchen.


    Shen Yuan instinctively turned his head towards the door, initially thinking it was Lih Xiao''s partner, but to his surprise, it turned out to be a woman.


    She was wearing a pair of exquisite ck high heels, her legs sheathed in a pair of thin ck stockings, and she was dressed in a professional suit, which looked like a flight attendant''s uniform due to a scarf around her cor, usually only worn by flight attendants.


    She also had a small ck rolling suitcase in her hand.


    Is she a roommate?


    This thought onlysted a second in Shen Yuan''s mind and then disappeared because, even though her hairstyle was different, Shen Yuan noticed that her face was somewhat simr to Lih Xiao''s, and their figures were quite simr.


    Both had bnced yet meaty legs, but her upper body was noticeably less endowed than Teacher Lih''s¡ªdefinitely not as voluptuous, even a bit sparse...


    Based on Shen Yuan''s experience, she was probably just filling an A-cup, at most a B.


    Turns out they were sisters.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    As Shen Yuan assessed her, she also noticed Shen Yuan''s presence. She stopped what she was doing, her eyes shing a hint of wariness.

 Chapter 5 Severe Imbalance in Family Status

    Lih Xiao brought out a small bowl of rice and exined, "This is my student, named Shen Yuan, who lives downstairs."


    After speaking, Lih Xiao looked towards Shen Yuan, "Shen Yuan, this is my younger sister, Lih Meng."


    "Hello."


    Shen Yuan nodded and raised his hand in greeting.


    However, although the two were sisters, their personalities were entirely different.


    Lih Meng let out a faint "oh," and even though she knew he was her sister''s student, her expression remained cold, still maintaining a defensive posture in her eyes.


    The atmosphere had shifted, and Shen Yuan also became more reserved, deliberately waiting for Lih Meng to wash her hands and sit down before he began to pick up food with his chopsticks.


    It was their first meeting and he didn''t want to leave a frivolous impression on his mentor''s sister.


    Unexpectedly, the two sisters really were vastly different in temperament. During the meal, Lih Xiao showed concern a few times about Lih Meng''s work, but she only responded lightly to her sister.


    One was warm and attentive, the other cold and indifferent.


    Crucially, Lih Meng was constantly wary of Shen Yuan, ring at him a few times while eating, her gaze simr to that of a protective mother animal.


    ?


    "Aside from just now when the apron got a bit close, I don''t think I did anything to your sister, did I?"


    Shen Yuan internally retorted.


    This feeling of being guarded against was not pleasant, and Shen Yuan, despite his thick skin, couldn''t stay any longer.


    Normally eating two bowls, he had only eaten one today and then put down his chopsticks, "Mentor, I''m full, I''m going home now, you guys take your time."


    "Just this little? There''s still plenty of rice in the rice cooker."


    Lih Xiao looked up at him in surprise.


    "I have a small appetite, one bowl is enough for me, so I''ll head off now, see you at school!"


    "Alright, be careful on your way down."


    Lih Xiao stood up to see him off, waited for Shen Yuan to leave the building, then closed the door, sat back at the dining table, and started scolding, "What were you doing just now, why were you looking at my student like that?"


    "He has ill intentions," Lih Meng coldly stated.


    "What nonsense are you talking about, he is just my student."


    "Believe it or not, but himing alone to our housete at night, he definitely has no good intentions, and the way he looks at you is also suspicious."


    Lih Meng is a flight attendant, encountering various types of men every day on the ne; she trusted her ability to judge men.


    Some men appearpletely decent, yet would stealthily stare when she and her colleagues weren''t paying attention.


    Some would even take discreet photos with their phones.


    And some men were even more shameless, directly asking for contact details.


    Thinking of those men''s vulgar expressions, Lih Meng felt disgusted, they were all creatures who thought with their lower halves!


    "There you go again, falling into your old habits. I know you''re very averse to men, but you can''t always view them with the same perspective."


    "I am not wrong about men, you need to learn to discern too at school," Lih Meng firmly stated.


    "Understood."


    Lih Xiao had no way with her younger sister, ever since that incident, she hadpletely lost her trust in men...


    She sighed quietly to herself and started to clear away the dishes and clean the table.


    Lih Meng stood up to digest her food; as a flight attendant, maintaining her figure was essential, not just through controlling her diet, but also daily posture was very important.


    However, at that moment, she spotted a new handbag on the coffee table inadvertently.


    "Sis, did you buy a new handbag?"


    Lih Meng picked it up casually. It was an exquisite ck handbag, soft andfortable to touch, with perfect stitching, but on turning to the front, she saw the buckle featured the LV logo.


    "No, it was given by the student who came to the house just now."


    Lih Xiao replied while washing the dishes.


    "He gave you an LV?"


    Lih Meng found it hard to believe.


    "He said it''s a high-quality imitation, cost over two hundred bucks."


    "Oh."


    She rarely bought such luxury handbags and couldn''t tell if it was real or an imitation. Besides, Lih Meng thought, since his family lived downstairs, they probably weren''t wealthy enough to afford such an expensive gift.


    But was it appropriate for a student to give a teacher a handbag?


    Combining what she had just witnessed, Lih Meng was even more convinced that this student named Shen Yuan harbored ulterior motives.


    "I told you this student was up to no good, otherwise why would he casually give you a handbag?"


    By this time, Lih Xiao had finished washing the dishes, dried the water droplets from her hands with a towel, and came out to say helplessly, "It''s really not what you think, today..."


    Lih Xiao exined the whole situation to his sister in detail; logically, it seemed to make sense, but Lih Meng still felt something was off¡ªshe firmly believed in her initial instinct.


    This Shen Yuan! So bold and audacious, he must be trying to hit on my sister!


    ...


    By then, Shen Yuan had already returned home, unaware that he had beenbeled as a pervert by Lih Meng. If he had known, he would definitely have vehemently argued against it.


    How could I possibly be that kind of person!


    "Dad, Mom, I''m home."


    Just like always, Shen Yuan pushed open the door and shouted loudly.


    "So you''re home. Why do you need to yell?" The middle-aged woman on the sofa, watching TV, scolded him without mincing words.


    "Hehe, just greeting you guys."


    Shen Yuan was used to his mother Li Hongjuan''s attitude; he didn''t make a big deal of it, since he had long epted being the least regarded at home.


    "Mom, I haven''t eaten yet. Is there any food left at home?"


    Shen Yuan patted his belly; having had only a bowl of rice at Lih Xiao''s ce upstairs, he always felt something was missing.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    "It''s in the fridge, heat it up yourself," Li Hongjuan said, pointing her remote towards the kitchen, noticeably impatient.


    "Eating leftovers."


    Shen Yuan was somewhat displeased, "How about frying up something else? Your son hardly everes back."


    "Fry it yourself!"


    Faced with his own mother, Ms. Li''s response, Shen Yuan silently sighed. True to form, since his mother wasn''t inclined tofort her son, he would just have to make do.


    In fact, Ms. Li''s attitude toward him hadn''t started with the family''s bankruptcy; ever since his sister Shen Xuan was born, it had been like this.


    Shen Yuan had poor grades as a child and was mischievous, often causing trouble; Li Hongjuan lost count of how many times the teachers called her to school.


    Each time involved a lecture, demanding she take him home and discipline him, which made her embarrassed to show her face at school.


    In contrast, Shen Xuan was sensible and considerate from a young age, always thinking of her parents, the perfect little caretaker.


    Moreover, her grades were good. Now in her senior year in the experimental ss at Star City No. 2 Middle School, she had a chance at Tsinghua University and Peking University. Ms. Li always walked into parent meetings with her head held high.


    With such a set of children, could you me her for being biased?


    Fortunately, Shen Yuan had gotten used to it. If Ms. Li suddenly started treating him well one day, he probably wouldn''t know how to handle it.


    The door ''creaked'' open again, and a middle-aged man, somewhat resembling Shen Yuan but slightly plump and shorter, entered.


    "I''m back."


    "Oh, Old Shen is back, haven''t eaten yet, right? I heated up your portion too."


    Seeing his father, Shen Heping, Shen Yuan smiled.


    "Why did the boye back today?"


    Shen Heping was surprised, as their home was a two-bedroom living space without a room for his son; Shen Yuan usually stayed in a dorm.


    Shen Yuan chuckled, "Just missed you guys."


    "Good, good."


    Shen Heping nodded in approval, set down his briefcase aside, and instructed, "Since the son hase back, let your mom fry two dishes. Let''s you and I have a good drink tonight."


    Shen Yuan''s gaze involuntarily fell on Li Hongjuan, thinking if his mother agreed to cook, he wouldn''t have to eat leftovers.


    As expected, Li Hongjuan remained immovable on the sofa, toozy to even turn her head: "Cook your own meal if you want to drink, spoiling you both!"


    Father and son exchanged an awkward smile, then turned their heads away at the same time.


    Shen Yuan continued heating the meal, thinking his family status hadn''t dropped further only because there was no lower to go. However, his dad''s status at home truly had plummeted to a frightful low.


    Shen Heping was also easy-going. Since his wife wasn''t willing to help, he rolled up his sleeves and walked into the kitchen, busying himself with his son.


    But since he rarely cooked, Old Shen hardly knew where to start, so eventually, Shen Yuan took a potato and a chunk of meat out of the fridge.


    "Let''s just make some simple saut¨¦ed strips of potato and meat."


    Although Li Hongjuan was harsh with her words, she was soft-hearted inside. She mmed down the remote, walked into the kitchen with a look of disdain: "Get out, get out, can''t even cook properly, what use are you two!"


    "Thanks, Mom, appreciate it!"


    Shen Yuan chuckled, set down the potato he was peeling, and dashed out of the kitchen.


    In the living room, Shen Heping handed Shen Yuan a cigarette; while Shen Yuan didn''t usually smoke, he decided he''d have one to apany his dad this rare time he was home.


    He was about to light it, but Shen Heping shook his head, "Your sister doesn''t like the smell of smoke; let''s go to the balcony."


    Shen Yuan was rendered speechless, feeling disappointed, even during his rare visit home.


    It was bad enough that Ms. Li was biased, but even Old Shen was beholden to his daughter, forgetting it was his son who had battled with him in the kitchen just moments ago.


    ...

 Chapter 6 Whats with that expression? I thought you were a brother.

    Father and son began to puff clouds of smoke on the balcony. Old Shen looked at the traffic on the road, slowly exhaling rings of smoke, "You all have been working hard recently. If our family business had not copsed, we wouldn''t have to move here."


    "I''ve taken on a foreign trade order with friends recently. It''s a batch of drinking cups ordered by a Dongying factory. The contract manufacturer can deliver the goods next week. The profit is decent. After deducting costs, I should be able to make thirty."


    As he smoked, Shen Heping said, "Once the paymentes through, we''ll move to a bigger three-bedroom ce so you''ll have a room when youe back."


    Ever since Old Shen''s travel agency went bankrupt, his hair had turned much grayer, and his vitality had waned significantly, no longer as spirited as before.


    But he still hadn''t given up on his career and continued to struggle outside for his children.


    Shen Yuan felt a pinch in his heart. Old Shen seldom talked about work with the family, and the fact that he brought it up today indicated that the pressure must be really heavy.


    Shen Yuan was aware of the family''s situation. They were now more than a million in debt, and even earning three hundred thousand would only be enough to fill the hole.


    Moreover, since the order was for contract manufacturing, it definitely required advance payment, so Old Shen had likely taken out another loan.


    Thinking of Old Shen nearing fifty still shouldering such burden and having to continue fighting in the business world, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but feel an additional sense of responsibility on his shoulders.


    "From now on, the responsibility of providing for the family will fall to the son."


    Shen Yuan patted Old Shen''s shoulder sincerely. Now that he had the system as his ''big daddy'', he had to elerate his pace of making money to relieve Old Shen''s burden!


    "For now, focus on your studies. Providing for the family and making money are not your concerns yet. Besides, you can''t make money now." Old Shen shook his head.


    "Old Shen, that''s kind of underestimating us university students." Shen Yuan was somewhat dissatisfied.


    Old Shen fell silent for a moment, then said, "Actually, it''s not that I underestimate university students."


    "So what are you..."


    "Come in and eat!"


    Li Hongjuan''s urging came from inside, interrupting Shen Yuan''s speech. Old Shen stubbed out his cigarette and turned to go, "Let''s eat first."


    Shen Yuan stood stunned on the spot for a long while before he realized, so Old Shen was actually underestimating me!


    "Well, you got me, Old Shen. Is this how you treat your son!"


    ....


    After dinner, Shen Yuan took a bus for about fifteen minutes to get back to school.


    Without a ce for him at home, he could only stay at the school.


    It was quite pitiful, really¡ªonly a fifteen-minute drive from home, yet he could only stay on campus.


    Walking on the road, Shen Yuan pondered the consumption tasks given by the system.


    Repeatedly spending money on Li Xiao''s teaching services was definitely not suitable. On one hand, it was just a teacher-student rtionship, and on the other, she wasn''t the type of money-worshipping girl like Zhou Wanting.


    If one could develop a rtionship from a teacher-student background to...


    But, looking at the current situation, it seemed rather difficult, not to mention that Li Xiao had a sister who was keeping a watchful eye.


    Shen Yuan felt it was necessary to develop rtionships with more women, preferably the materialistic and vain type, as they would provide a continuous capacity to consume.


    As Shen Yuan thought about how to develop rtionships with female NPCs, he walked along the road. At that moment, his phone suddenly shed a WeChat message from "Old Huang."


    "Big bro Yuan, when are youing back?"


    This message was from his roommate Huang Haibao. Shen Yuan originally nicknamed him ''Huang,'' but heined that the name sounded like a dog''s, so they switched to calling him Old Huang.


    To Shen Yuan, Old Huang and Huang didn''t make much difference, but as the person involved had no objection, he naturally didn''t say much.


    "Just spill it."


    Shen Yuan replied bluntly.


    Normally, this scoundrel was called Old Third, and since he was addressing him as ''bro Yuan'' this time, he definitely needed a favor.


    The nickname Old Third had been changed once as well. The other two roommates originally called him ''Old Shen,'' which to Shen Yuan felt odd since that''s what he called his father. So, as he was the youngest, he became known as Old Third.


    "Bring me two portions of fried rice. One with two extra eggs and more ham, and the other without ham or onions."


    "Not bringing."


    Shen Yuan replied decisively and added, "Unless you call me dad."


    Old Huang was extremelyzy. The canteen was just downstairs and it would only take a few minutes to go down from the fifth floor, but he just didn''t want to make the trip.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    "Old Third, spare me. I''ve had a tough enough day."


    "What''s made it so tough? Share and let me have augh." Shen Yuan retorted.


    "Damn! Old Third, you''re really heartless! It''s a long story, full of tears. I''ll tell you when you get back."


    "Alright."


    Next to the entrance of the International campus, there''s an alley where many snack vendors set up stalls in the evening. There are several stalls for stir-fried noodles and rice, as well as ones that sell pancakes, grilled cold noodles, fried skewers¡­


    Shen Yuan went to their usual fried rice stall, ordered two servings, and carried them back to the dorm.


    As soon as Shen Yuan pushed open the door to room 503, Cao Shunjin was the first to pounce on him, looking truly starving.


    Cao Shunjin was from Liaobei, tall and sturdy with an honest face, and he usually ate a lot.


    "What''s the rush, no one''s fighting you for it," Shen Yuan said, annoyed.


    Huang Haibao was a slender guy from Eastern Guangdong, sitting in his chair wearing sses, right now looking like a frostbitten eggnt,cking any energy.


    "Old Cao, what did you do to Old Huang?"


    Old Huang''s expression was as if he had been butt-fucked, which made no sense to Shen Yuan, considering Cao Shunjin was a straight guy.


    Huang Haibao looked up at Shen Yuan, then at Cao Shunjin, who was attacking the food like a starving tiger, and wore an expression as if he had something to say but hesitated.


    "I''m going to take a shower first."


    Shen Yuan guessed he would need more time to brood and wouldn''t start talking anytime soon. The weather was hot today and he felt sticky and ufortable.


    After ten minutes, Shen Yuan came out refreshed from his shower, wearing only a pair of boxers, "Can we talk now?"


    Cao Shunjin had almost finished eating, even devoured Huang Haibao''s portion, and said with a naive smile, "Old Huang, do you want to tell him or should I?"


    "You fucking Cao Shunjin, you''re stillughing!"


    Huang Haibao red at him, resentfully said, "It''s nothing much, just a breakup."


    Shen Yuan was a bit confused. He had been roommates with Huang Haibao for so long, and the guy had never been in a rtionship to begin with, so what breakup was he talking about?


    "Be more specific," Shen Yuan was a bit curious to hear the rest.


    "My goddess, Fang Minhui, went to see a movie today with that scumbag Li Zhanpeng!" Old Huang said through clenched teeth.


    "That''s it?"


    Shen Yuan suddenly felt likeughing. He knew about Old Huang''s crush on their ssmate, Fang Minhui.


    But Fang Minhui had never shown any interest in Old Huang, they had never been involved in any way and they had barely exchanged a few words on WeChat.


    Besides, Fang Minhui had only gone to see a movie with someone else, they weren''t even dating. What''s Old Huang fussing about?


    Fang Minhui was the ss belle of their 2020 International Trade ss 2.


    To be the ss belle among the beauties of the International campus, especially since their ss was famously high-quality when it came to the female students, she definitely had some solid qualities.


    Shen Yuan vaguely remembered, three years ago during military training one night, the instructor was in high spirits and suggested those with talents to perform.


    At first, everyone was shy, because they were not familiar with each other, and also because it was in front of so many people.


    After the instructor called out several times, some boys came up to sing; Li Zhanpeng, that noticeable guy, even specifically ran back to the dorm to grab a guitar to perform.


    But singing didn''t really lift the spirits, and Shen Yuan found it quite boring.


    Until Fang Minhui took the stage.


    She took off her military training jacket and tossed it into the air, which convenientlynded on Huang Haibao''s head, probably getting him all infatuated on the spot.


    Probably then, Old Huang started to have feelings.


    Fang Minhui was wearing a low-cut white tank top underneath her military outfit, revealing arge area of smooth white skin on her chest and back, mesmerizing the male soldiers.


    As the high-energy dance music yed, Fang Minhui started moving along to it, her supple waist and impressive bust continually stimting the senses of the boys.


    However, before the male soldiers could get enough of the view, the dance had to be stopped abruptly.


    It couldn''t be helped, the guys from the neighboring squad couldn''t even stand at attention properly, craning their necks to watch Fang Minhui dance. Not even a kick to the butt from the instructor worked.


    The instructor of Shen Yuan''s squad had to end the dance early.


    That night, Fang Minhui was sensational, unmatched in poprity.


    At that time, not just Huang Haibao, but all the new male freshmen of the 2020 ss remembered that irresistibly tempting body.


    Thinking back, Shen Yuan also felt it was a pity. Fang Minhui had been single for three years, and now she''s suddenly connected to Li Zhanpeng.


    "Old Third, I consider you a brother, what''s with that face?"


    ...

 Chapter 7 Feel-good Index 72

    Huang Haibao was somewhat reluctant, there were so many people in the ss, yet it was the three of them who were closest. Old Cao could be heartless, fine, but you, Old Third, you dare tough at me?


    "No, really, Old Huang, they''re just going out to see a movie, is it really worth getting upset over?"


    "You don''t understand."


    Huang Haibao sighed deeply, "Since Fang Minhui agreed to go watch a movie, she must be willing to ept Li Zhanpeng''s feelings, and my chances arepletely gone."


    "You never had a chance to begin with. Without this Li Zhanpeng, there would be another Liu Zhanpeng. In my opinion, you''re just deluding yourself."


    Cao Shunjin ruthlessly added another stab.


    Speaking of Li Zhanpeng, Shen Yuan also always disliked him. This guy always bragged and was two-faced, acting one way in front of others and another behind their backs.


    On the day school started, Li Zhanpeng drove a second-hand ord to school to register, trying to show off.


    But little did he expect that his car would be overshadowed by Shen Yuan''s BMW 4 Series.


    It was already notable for a college student to drive a personal car to school, but Shen Yuan''s 4 Series made his ord look like a clown''s car.


    At the time he was sarcastic behind the back.


    "People like Shen Yuan rely on their family''s money, could he drive a 4 Series on his own?"


    "Unlike me, even though my parents n to buy me a BBA, I declined. Driving a second-hand ord is enough, just formuting."


    Later, when Li Zhanpeng heard that Shen Yuan''s family went bankrupt, he couldn''t wait to give his unsolicited advice.


    "I always said, the tourism business won''tst long, the real economy is what''s solid."


    "When the tide goes out, you find out who''s been swimming naked. Some people, after their family goes bankrupt and can''t help at all, are truly failures."


    Of course, Li Zhanpeng never dared to say these words in front of Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan, with his height of 182 cm, had an air of casual audacity and wildness, so Li Zhanpeng mostly bad-mouthed him behind his back.


    Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin also really disliked Li Zhanpeng''s behavior, so they were the ones who told all this to Shen Yuan.


    At the time, Shen Yuan verbally retorted a few times, but he didn''t really take it to heart.


    When someone despises you, whatever you do will rub them the wrong way.


    Later, when Li Zhanpeng found out that his roommates Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin were close with Shen Yuan, he and another student applied to transfer to another dorm.


    Subsequently, Shen Yuan''s family sold their house and rented the current two-bedroom apartment, and that was when he moved into room 503.


    This was also why there were only the three of them in dorm room 503.


    "Damn it!"


    Huang Haibao spat at Cao Shunjin, "I treated you to that fried rice just now, and you even ate my portion. Spit it out!"


    "I won that, what do you mean you ''treated'' me to it."


    Old Cao let out a loud burp, "It''s no big deal, Old Third got his heart broken today too, and it didn''t really affect him."


    "Damn, you all knew?"


    The incident at the school gate had just urred that afternoon, and Shen Yuan hadn''t expected the news to have already spread.


    "It''s different for Old Third."


    Huang Haibao looked up at Shen Yuan, noting his well-proportioned frame and solid abs, it was normal for girls to like him, but when he looked down at his own scrawny body, Old Huang felt even more dejected, "At least he''s been with a senior in the sheets, but me?"


    At this point, even the usually cheerful Cao Shunjin fell silent; in three years at International campus, a school swarming with beauties, having never dated or been with a woman, was indeed too humiliating to admit.


    Seeing their crestfallen expressions, Shen Yuan couldn''t bear to hit them with more bad news. He had nned to mention that, apart from Zhou Wanting, Fang Minhui had also shown her affection towards him at the beginning of school.


    Shen Yuan remembered how during the military training break, Fang Minhui would bring him water, she''d even sit next to him on purpose when they dined in the canteen, and she would message him on WeChat in the evenings.


    On one hand, Shen Yuan''s appearance and height really did make a killing in college, but more importantly, back then, he had the cash to ssh.


    But then Zhou Wanting quickly nipped that in the bud; every few days, she would run over to the ss to find Shen Yuan, acting overly affectionate.


    It was as if she was announcing to everyone that he was her catch, and no one else should even think about it!


    So, everyone thought the two of them were an item.


    Shen Yuan ended up being tied to Zhou Wanting like that for three years of college, because of her intentional high-profile behavior, other girls didn''t dare to approach Shen Yuan.


    "Looking back now, Zhou Wanting really knew what she was doing, I was clearly manipted by her at that time."


    Shen Yuan inwardlyined. Just then, Huang Haibao, seeing everyone falling silent, couldn''t restrain himself any longer. "Today is a day worth remembering," he announced. "Old Third and I both got dumped. I suggest we go to the food stall, drink until we can''t drink anymore, and I''ll pay!"


    "Damn it!"


    Cao Shunjin stood up and cursed. "I just finished two servings of fried rice. Why didn''t you say so earlier!"


    "Who told you to eat my share."


    Huang Haibao shot back.


    Cao Shunjin grumbled, "Damn Huang Haibao, I seriously suspect you let me eat those two servings on purpose. You want to save money, but not like this!"


    "I''m really not that kind of person," Old Huang still argued.


    Old Huang and Old Cao were like a pair ofically mismatched friends. Shen Yuan could do nothing with them and intervened. "Alright, alright, let''s go early ande back early or else the dormitory doors will be closedter."


    With youthful fervor, college students moved fast. After a few bottles of beer, Huang Haibao was back to his lively self.


    On their way to the dormitory, he still rambled drunkenly, "Women are like clothes, brothers are like limbs. I could live without women in this life, but not without brothers!"


    Many students from the International campus looked at Huang Haibao as if he were a fool. Even Shen Yuan and Cao Shunjin felt embarrassed standing next to him.


    The next morning, as daylight began to emerge, Cao Shunjin rigorously pulled Shen Yuan and Huang Haibao out of bed, iming they should go for breakfast together, as roommates should be neat and organized.


    This darned guy from Liaobei, drinking beer like it was water. Last night, the three of them had two crates, and he finished one on his own.


    Huang Haibao and Shen Yuan grudgingly got up, cursing Cao Shunjin''s family all the way.


    The breakfast at International Campus Canteen 1 was rich - besides the staple soy milk, dough sticks, and buns, there were also cakes, noodle soups, sauce-vored pancakes, and even rice rolls from eastern Guangdong¡­


    "Hey, look over there."


    The three of them each had a bowl of noodle soup and were sitting in a corner of the canteen. Just a few bites in, Cao Shunjin''s eyes widened like bells.


    Following Old Cao''s gaze unconsciously, Shen Yuan and Huang Haibao were surprised to see Fang Minhui and another ssmate, Chen Ling, buying breakfast.


    Fang Minhui was tall, at least 5''6", with fairly pale skin. Today she wore a pair of teal micro shorts, showing off her long, straight legs.


    Her top was a belly-baring white tube top containing her ample bust.


    Her abdomen was t and toned, her waist slender, clearly a sign of regr exercise.


    Luckily she wore an oversize light-colored shirt over it, covering some of the stark white; otherwise, all the male eyes in the canteen would be focused on her.


    Meanwhile, herpanion, Chen Ling, obviously just a sidekick, wore dungarees and a bun, just about passing for cute.


    "Old Huang, there''s some good news," Shen Yuan took his attention away.


    "What?"


    Seeing Fang Minhui again, Huang Haibao wasn''t very excited, even a bit downhearted.


    "Fang Minhui went to the movies with Li Zhanpeng yesterday, but they didn''t go to a hotel afterward," Shen Yuan said.


    "How can you tell?"


    "If they had gone to a hotel, they wouldn''t havee back so early, and they wouldn''t be in the canteen for breakfast. Even if they were, she''d be with Li Zhanpeng, not Chen Ling."


    "Your analysis makes some sense, Old Third."


    Huang Haibao felt a flicker of hope reignite within him.


    "How is this good news?"


    Cao Shunjin retorted, "The way things are developing between them, getting into bed together is only a matter of time."


    "Damn, can''t you just shut up for once?!"


    "..."


    Shen Yuan was also exasperated with the two of them. He couldn''t help but roll his eyes and continued scouting for beauties in the canteen.


    Meanwhile, after Fang Minhui and Chen Ling got their soy milk and buns and sat down, they also noticed the presence of Shen Yuan and his friends.


    Shen Yuan''s gaze drifted around and inadvertently returned to Fang Minhui, just as she was looking at him.


    In that moment of eye contact, Shen Yuan clearly saw the Feel-good Index value above Fang Minhui''s head.


    [Feel-good Index toward the host: 72]n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    ...

 Chapter 8 Invitation

    "Minhui, did you hear that Shen Yuan got dumped by the senior?"


    Chen Ling whispered to Fang Minhui.


    "Ah? When did that happen?"


    Fang Minhui was somewhat surprised. In her memory, they had already been together for three years; why would they suddenly break up all of a sudden?


    "It happened just yesterday afternoon, a lot of people at the school saw it, I heard it from someone else."


    Shen Yuan used to drive a BMW 4 series and was quite popr for wooing seniors at the International campus; everyone knew there was such a wealthy second-generation guy.


    The scene at the school gate yesterday where Zhou Wanting dumped Shen Yuan and got into the passenger seat of an A7 was witnessed by many.


    Chen Ling was naturally very gossipy, and she particrly enjoyed such juicy campus gossip, especially since Shen Yuan was a ssmate of theirs.


    "I see."


    Fang Minhui nodded thoughtfully; she actually used to have quite a good impression of Shen Yuan. Tall and handsome, he had a frivolous smile that was very appealing to girls.


    Not only was he good-looking, but the key point was that he was also rich. Being able to drive a BMW 4 series to school meant his family must be very wealthy.


    Unfortunately, at that time, Shen Yuan only had eyes for the senior.


    "Shen Yuan just looks like the type to squander his family''s wealth. Driving such a nice car to school before, and now with his family bankrupt, it''s no wonder the senior left him. It''s too insecure."


    "Mm-hmm."


    Fang Minhui nodded again, agreeing with Chen Ling''s point. Now that Shen Yuan''s family had gone bankrupt, the senior was not foolish; she certainly wouldn''t stay with him any longer.


    "It''s good that you didn''t get together with him back then, or you would have really wasted three years for nothing."


    As Fang Minhui''s best friend at the International campus, Chen Ling also knew that Fang Minhui used to like Shen Yuan too.


    Fang Minhui pursed her lips, not knowing how to respond to that.


    In fact, she had always held a ce for Shen Yuan in her heart. During her freshman and sophomore years, she had clung to hope that someday Shen Yuan would break up with the senior, giving her a chance to get close to him.


    But now that the day had actually arrived, Fang Minhui found herself feeling indifferent.


    She even thought to herself, ''If the senior herself dumped him, why should I still bother about him?''


    It indicated that aside from his good looks, he trulycked other merits. Perhaps the senior was attracted to him mainly because of his family''s wealth at the time.


    Moreover, his family didn''t have money anymore. It was said that in order to pay off debts, they even sold their vehicles and houses.


    On the other side, Shen Yuan watched the Feel-good Index value disyed above Fang Minhui''s head, feeling a bit excited inside.


    The counselor Lih Xiao had a Feel-good Index of only 65 towards him, but he hadn''t expected Fang Minhui''s to be 72. It seemed the ss belle had been unable to let go of him in her heart.


    But the next second, Shen Yuan was stunned, as the Feel-good Index suddenly started to change!


    The value of 72 was actually slowly dropping: 71... 70... 69...


    At first, Shen Yuan suspected his eyes were blurry from not being sober, but after rubbing his eyes, the number continued to decline.


    What the fuck?


    Shen Yuan instantly became unsettled. If it dropped below 60, that would mean Fang Minhui, this NPC, wouldn''t be able to generate ie for him anymore!


    "I can''t just sit here and do nothing."


    Shen Yuan stood up. Although he didn''t know why Fang Minhui''s good impression of him was dropping so fast, if he let it continue, he would truly miss out on this opportunity.


    "Old Third, what are you doing?"


    Huang Haibao was slurping his noodles when he noticed Shen Yuan suddenly standing up. Cao Shunjin lifted his head, equally baffled.


    "Old Huang, let me ask you, if Fang Minhui gets together with me, would you mind?"


    Shen Yuan asked.


    Before Huang Haibao could speak, Cao Shunjin took over: "Old Third, it''s not about whether I mind or not. The key point is, you simply can''t win the ss belle now."


    "You really think you''re still the rich second-generation kid who drove a BMW 4 series?"


    Cao Shunjin was unsparing when he started to criticize, leaving Shen Yuan speechless. He simply didn''t bother to exin and instead continued to look at Huang Haibao.


    Huang Haibao dered decisively, "I don''t mind, as long as the ss belle isn''t with Li Zhanpeng, I don''t mind whoever she''s with."


    "Okay, I was just waiting for you to say that."


    Shen Yuanid down his words without any further ado and walked straight over to Fang Minhui and herpanion, greeting them: "Good morning."


    Fang Minhui and Chen Ling were both somewhat taken aback because they weren''t really acquainted and had barelymunicated with each other.


    In their ss, the boys and girls didn''t really hang out together, and even more so, everyone was divided into several small cliques.


    Thest time Fang Minhui reached out to chat with Shen Yuan on WeChat was three years ago, and they had barely talked since then.


    "Good morning, is there something you need?"


    Fang Minhui asked quietly. Although she didn''t know why Shen Yuan was looking for them, she knew basic courtesy was necessary.


    "Are you free tonight? I''ve reserved two seats at Star Sushi''s seasonal kaiseki course. Would you join me?"


    ".....?"


    Fang Minhui was stunned for a moment. Is Shen Yuan asking me to apany him for dinner?


    Star Sushi''s seasonal kaiseki course?


    The Japanese restaurant where the average expense is over a thousand per person?


    Chen Ling was also bewildered. Hadn''t Shen Yuan just broken up with Senior Shi yesterday? And now he''s asking Huihui out for dinner at such a fancy restaurant?


    She knew of Star Sushi''s seasonal kaiseki course. She often saw videos of people checking out the restaurant on social media. It was one of the poshest Japanese restaurants in Star City.


    And besides, didn''t Shen Yuan''s family just go bankrupt? How could he still afford to take Huihui out for dinner?


    Seeing that Fang Minhui hadn''t responded yet, Shen Yuan added, "After dinner, would you join me for a walk on the second floor of the IFC Mall? I also want to pick out a birthday gift for my sister."


    "Tonight?"


    Fang Minhui looked up at Shen Yuan, and aftering back to her senses, she hesitated, aware of the recent events with his family.


    Your family is going through that, and you''re asking me to dine at such an expensive restaurant?


    "Yes, think it over, and if it''s possible, give me an answer by noon," he said.


    Shen Yuan smiled and pointed at her mobile phone on the table: "After all, you have me on WeChat."


    "Hmm...."


    Fang Minhui nodded thoughtfully.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    "Then I''ll be going."


    Watching Shen Yuan''s retreating figure, Chen Ling couldn''t help but whisper: "My goodness, Shen Yuan is inviting you to a top-tier Japanese meal."


    "The question is, does he have the money?"


    "Uh...."


    Fang Minhui also realized the gravity of the issue and pondered: "Shen Yuan''s family went bankrupt a few months ago. Business is always fluctuating¡ªearn today, lose tomorrow. Maybe their situation has improved again."


    "Possible, otherwise he wouldn''t invite you to such an expensive restaurant. It''s at least a thousand per person, which is nearly my whole month''s living expenses!"


    Chen Ling eximed with feeling. It really was a disy of obscene wealth. Sometimes, the gap between people is even bigger than that between pigs and humans.


    "What about Li Zhanpeng? Didn''t you just go to the movies with him yesterday?"


    Chen Ling turned to look at Huihui. After all, she had just seen a movie with a guy yesterday and now she was going to have Japanese cuisine with another guy from the same ss today. Was that really okay?


    The gossip in Chen Ling''s heart was starting to stir, but a love triangle like this was quite exciting!


    And with all three of them in the same ss, the thought was somehow thrilling!


    "Minhui, was that Shen Yuan just now? What did he want?"


    At that moment, an unhappy voice came from not far away. Fang Minhui and Chen Ling turned their heads to look and saw it was Li Zhanpeng.


    "Uh... he was asking about today''s sses."


    Fang Minhui brushed her bangs aside unnaturally, making up a random excuse.


    Li Zhanpeng frowned: "Don''t we have the schedule in the group chat? What kind of nonsense is he asking!"


    ...

 Chapter 9 The Young and Vigorous Man

    "Minhui, could it be that he just used asking about the course as an excuse to talk to you?"


    "I''ve heard it all, he got dumped by a senior yesterday afternoon, must have been caught fooling around, it''s best if you all stay away from him."


    Li Zhanpeng sat down next to Fang Minhui, grumbling as he did.


    Fang Minhui''s brows furrowed slightly, disying a hint of displeasure.


    Li Zhanpeng didn''t notice Fang Minhui''s expression and continued staring in Shen Yuan''s direction, saying dismissively, "And I also heard he turned down the schrship application, his family is already in that situation, yet he still puts on airs."


    "Such a person doesn''t understand the concept of sharing the burden with his family at all."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    After finishing his rant, Li Zhanpeng realized no one was engaging with him. He then turned around, noticed Fang Minhui''s expression seemed off, and let out an awkward chuckle to change the subject, "Hey, you guys started eating already? Didn''t I tell you I''d buy breakfast?"


    Chen Ling rolled her eyes on the side. They had agreed to meet at the cafeteria at 8 AM, but he dragged it until 8:10 before finallying down.


    Really, it''s just a few bucks for breakfast.


    She heard it all from Minhui yesterday, the 7:30 movie ticketst night, they could have had dinner outside before watching it.


    But Li Zhanpeng said he needed to go back to the dorm to change clothes and didn''te down until 6:30, then shamelessly suggested they just make do with the cafeteria today and go outside next time.


    No wonder Minhui came straight back after the moviest night.


    Such a person, clearly rich but still so stingy.


    Look at Shen Yuan, spending in a top-notch Japanese restaurant, one meal worth twenty of your movie tickets.


    Can''t even afford one meal, yet still trying to hit on girls!


    Fang Minhui also felt slightly annoyed inside. She had thought Li Zhanpeng,ing from a well-off family, would be generous.


    Yet on their first date yesterday, Li Zhanpeng still ended up taking her to eat in the cafeteria.


    If you''re going to be stingy, at least don''t act like you''re generous.


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan returned to his table, nning to finish the remaining half bowl of noodles, when Huang Haibao couldn''t help leaning over and whispered, "Old Third, how did it go?"


    Shen Yuan shook his head, "She hasn''t agreed yet."


    "I just knew it."


    Cao Shunjin looked vindicated, "Old Third is no longer the Old Third from before, and Fang Minhui is no longer the Fang Minhui from before."


    "Old Third, seeing that even you couldn''t manage it, I actually feel quite relieved."


    Huang Haibao patted Shen Yuan''s shoulder.


    "Damn it, you were just supporting me!"


    Although Shen Yuan cursed, he still felt fairly confident inside.


    Star Sushi, thanks to frequent online promotions, is well-known and many celebrities have been there.


    It''s hard for any girl to resist such a high-ss Japanese meal.


    ...


    By junior year, the course schedule wasn''t as packed as in freshman and sophomore years; today being Thursday, there was just one ss in the morning and one in the afternoon.


    ss time was always boring. Shen Yuan marked attendance and then dozed off at the desk until it was almost time for lunch, when he sent a WeChat to Fang Minhui.


    "Tonight at 6:30, I''ll wait for you."


    He also sent the location of Star Sushi.


    Fang Minhui, who had been attentively listening to the lecture, felt her phone vibrate and saw it was Shen Yuan''s WeChat.


    She turned her head and saw Shen Yuan sitting in thest row, thinking to herself that she hadn''t even agreed yet and he was already taking it for granted.


    She hesitated a bit, wondering if it made her seem too frivolous to go out with a guy so easily, the first time he asked.


    After all, Li Zhanpeng had asked her several times before she reluctantly agreed.


    But on the other hand, the chance to check into such a top-tier Japanese restaurant was indeed rare.


    Fang Minhui was somewhat torn. Chen Ling, sitting beside her, also saw the WeChat, nudged her softly in the waist, and whispered, "Star Sushi, huh? You should totally go, it''s just a meal after all."


    After pondering her friend''s logical point ¡ª that it was just a meal, and besides, Shen Yuan didn''t seem to be making any moves on her ¡ª Fang Minhui straightened her hair at the forehead, picked up her phone, and replied with an "OK" emoji, adding, "Then take me with you, I''ll wait for you at the school gate at 6."


    Shen Yuan, having just sent the message, went back to sleeping, only to check his WeChat while queueing for lunch in the cafeteria.


    "The fish has finally bitten the hook."


    Shen Yuan muttered with a smile, Huang Haibao standing behind him, puzzled, asked, "What hook?"


    "It''s nothing."


    Shen Yuan gave a faint smile, he wasn''t ready to tell Old Huang about this yet, fearing his fragile heart couldn''t withstand such a blow.


    ...


    At 5:50 PM, Shen Yuan appeared at the entrance of the International campus, having scheduled a ride in advance. The app indicated that the pickup would arrive at 6 PM.


    At exactly 6 PM, Fang Minhui arrived, dressed elegantly for the evening''s date. She wore a beige fitted long skirt and a light-colored, form-fitting sweater.


    Compared to her fiery and unrestrained appearance in the morning, she now looked moredylike, though her outfit still entuated her graceful figure.


    Especially that waist-to-hip ratio, simply incredible!


    Shen Yuan found himself somewhat distracted, thinking, she really must have studied dance, what a figure!


    Just then, the ride arrived, and Shen Yuan waved to her, "Get in."


    "Okay."


    Fang Minhui''s cheeks flushed slightly as she followed him into the back seat.


    She was feeling a mix of anticipation and nerves. It was partly because it was her first date with Shen Yuan and partly because it was her first time dining at such an upscale restaurant.


    Star Sushi was actually quite small and the decor was modest; at first nce, one might think it was just an ordinary sushi bar.


    Shen Yuan led Fang Minhui out of the car, and they walked through streets and alleys for ten minutes before arriving at the restaurant.


    As they reached the entrance, a waitress in a kimono greeted them warmly, "Hello, do you have a reservation?"


    "Yes, thest digits are 4115."


    "Mr. Shen, right this way, please."


    The waitress gestured for them to follow her.


    Shen Yuan was actually a regr here, often bringing Zhou Wanting and sometimes Old Huang and Old Cao to enhance their meals.


    This led him to get a membership here.


    The restaurant operated on reservation only, serving a limited number of guests each evening, typically requiring a reservation 3-5 days in advance. However, members like Shen Yuan could arrange something on short notice if needed.


    "Please take a seat, Mr. Shen."


    They entered a cozy private dining room, where the waitress consideratelyid the cushions for them before handing an iPad to Shen Yuan.


    "Would you like to see the menu or should I make some rmendations?"


    "Make some rmendations, it''s been a while, and I''m not sure if there have been any changes to the menu."


    "Certainly, besides our signature sashimi, we recently introduced a dish featuring long-lived mackerel and goose liver, and also Wagyu fried rice. Would you like to try those?"


    "Sure, that sounds good for two people. Also, add a serving of matsutake seafood soup for each."


    "Alright."


    The waitress crossed her hands respectfully and stepped out, gently sliding the door closed behind her.


    "The service here is really top-notch."


    Fang Minhui remarked, reflecting on the quality one would expect from a Japanese restaurant with an average spend over a thousand. It truly felt like a home away from home.


    It was her first time at such a restaurant, and she felt like it was quite an eye-opener.


    "The service is good, and the vors are excellent. I used toe here often,"


    said Shen Yuan, though he was not particrly fond of the Japanese-style dining arrangement in the private room, where guests either sat cross-legged or knelt. He wondered why the Japanese preferred eating this way.


    Typically, Shen Yuan enjoyed sitting at the counter, watching the chef work as he ate.


    If he hadn''t wanted to create a more intimate atmosphere, he wouldn''t have booked a private room.


    Shen Yuan sat cross-legged, gesturing to the cushion next to him, "Have a seat."


    Because she was wearing a long skirt, Fang Minhui couldn''t sit cross-legged; she gently lifted her skirt and slowly knelt down.


    From Shen Yuan''s angle, he could perfectly view Fang Minhui''s full hips. The position was really quite provocative...


    Shen Yuan found himself swallowing hard. Truth be told, it had been two months since hisst poker game,


    which was when he was still with Zhou Wanting.


    Every man had his physical needs, especially a vigorous young man like himself.


    But the timing wasn''t right, he needed to stay calm, stay calm...

 Chapter 10 Chance Encounter

    The table was set with tea sets and tea leaves, and Shen Yuan, looking to divert attention, simply started making tea.


    "Shen Yuan, why did you suddenly think of inviting me to dinner?"


    Fang Minhui, with her hands on her thighs, asked curiously, as this question had been on her mind and she had been pondering it beforeing.


    "I''ve always wanted to invite you to dinner, just never found the right opportunity," he replied.


    Shen Yuan dodged the question, but there was nothing he could do; how could he tell her that he was doing it for the ''System''s cashback?


    "Oh."


    Fang Minhui responded indifferently, clearly not satisfied with the answer.


    Shen Yuan noticed Fang Minhui''s concern and paused for a while before saying unhurriedly, "During military training, you often helped me buy water and drinks, and you chatted with me on weChat in the evenings. I''ve always kept that in mind and just haven''t found the opportunity to thank you."


    "You still remember."


    Fang Minhui''s eyes lit up. She had thought that after three years, Shen Yuan would have forgotten all about it.


    "How could I forget?" Shen Yuan affirmed.


    Fang Minhui''s cheeks turned slightly red; under the dim yellow light, looking at Shen Yuan''s well-defined profile, she felt a warmth in her heart and her body involuntarily leaned a bit towards him.


    Shen Yuan was busy making tea and turned his head inadvertently.


    Gosh, who could withstand this!


    Fang Minhui was already kneeling on the ground, and in this position, with her hands on her thighs, her full chest was even more prominently disyed.


    Shen Yuan turned his head again, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down...


    Fortunately, dishes started arriving one after another, distracting both of them with the delicacies on the table.


    Half an hourter, a semi-full Fang Minhui put down her chopsticks, stood up, and said she needed to go to the restroom; Shen Yuan, having also eaten enough, prepared to go to the front desk to pay the bill.


    "Mr. Shen, your total billes to 2920. As you are a member of our restaurant, you only need to pay 2774 after the discount," said the sweet-smiling waitress as she handed him the receipt and pointed to the payment code on the table.


    Shen Yuan took out his phone and, as usual, scanned the code to make the payment.


    Fang Minhui came out of the restroom just in time to see this scene and couldn''t help but click her tongue.


    She had mentally prepared beforehand, assuming this meal would definitely start at 2000, but seeing Shen Yuan casually scan 2774 out as if it were nothing, she was still somewhat astonished.


    To think her monthly allowance was just over two thousand, yet here he was, spending it on a single meal.


    It must be nice to be wealthy!


    Seeing this made her even more displeased with Li Zhanpeng, who had taken her to the movies the day before.


    What kind of person was he? He wasn''t exactly poor, yet so stingy!


    "Let''s go, and make sure to grab your bag," Shen Yuan said after paying, thoughtfully reminding her.


    "Yes, sure," Fang Minhui nodded contentedly.


    "Ding!"


    A notification popped up on the phone, and Shen Yuan opened it to check.


    [China Construction Bank] Your ount ending in 0098 received 8322 yuan on May 11 at 19:10, current bnce 125778.


    "Wow!"


    Shen Yuan was delighted inside, it really paid off to bring ady to dine at high-end restaurants, a profit of over five thousand.


    But just as this message appeared, in the next second, he received another credit alert.


    [China Construction Bank] Your ount ending in 0098 received 5578 yuan on May 11 at 19:10, current bnce 131356.


    Another transaction!


    [Limited-time mission: Spend on an opposite-sex with a Feel-good Index over 60 and gain their favor.]


    [Mission reward: Expenses incurred on the opposite-sex will be tripled back to the host, and for every 3-point increase in the Feel-good Index of the opposite-sex, an additional doubling of cashback will apply.]


    As the technological panel appeared once more, Shen Yuan read thetter part of the reward, thinking it must be because Fang Minhui''s Feel-good Index towards him had increased by 3 points, hence the additional doubling of the cashback.


    Earning ten thousand from a single meal, what a deal!


    It seems like Fang Minhui, this useful friend, really needed to be developed further.


    Fang Minhui had alreadye out of the private room with her purse by this time, and Shen Yuan indeed saw an increase in her Feel-good Index.


    [Feel-good Index toward the Host: 76]


    "Let''s go,"


    Fang Minhui said cheerily. After the meal they just had, she found Shen Yuan much more appealing.


    Maybe, that''s the power of financial ability...


    "Yeah, we need to go to IFC Mall to pick a gift for my sister."


    Shen Yuan led Fang Minhui out of Star Sushi, intent on maximizing the benefits of their outing.


    It was peak hour, so there was a bit of a traffic jam; estimating a long wait for a Didi ride, Shen Yuan simply hailed a taxi on the street.


    When they arrived at IFC Mall, Shen Yuan was about to pull out his phone to pay, but Fang Minhui opened her purse and said, "Let me pay this, I''ve got cash."


    She had her own schemes; Shen Yuan had just treated her to an expensive Japanese meal, and she felt it was only right to share some other expenses.


    The taxi fare wasn''t expensive, just over thirty yuan, but it was mainly to leave a good impression on Shen Yuan, especially since she had brought some cash along.


    Shen Yuan had no objections; since Fang Minhui intended to pay, he simply went along with it.


    Meanwhile, nearby in the underground parking lot entrance, the barrier seemed to have malfunctioned, causing a long queue, and the driver of a ck Audi A7, unable to stand it, honked his horn impatiently at the car in front.


    "Damn, it''s so congested!"


    Hou Jun, sitting in the driver''s seat, said impatiently. His irritation stemmed partly from the traffic jam and partly from the woman next to him who always wanted to shop at IFC Mall.


    "Just wait a bit, we''re not in a rush anyway."


    Zhou Wanting sat next to him, eyes brimming with anticipation. She felt it had been ages since shest bought a bag, and she was finally here to browse Prada and LV.


    "I have a remote meeting at ten tonight, I don''t have much time to wander around for long,"


    Hou Jun stated tly.


    He was alreadyying the groundwork for himself.


    He had been to IFC Mall before, with luxury brand stores filling the first and second floors, where bags started at tens of thousands; they were incredibly expensive.


    He was the marketing director at a foreignpany, with a decent ie of four to five hundred thousand a year.


    But he couldn''t endure visiting here too often.


    Plus, he was just fooling around with Zhou Wanting and didn''t want to spend too much on her.


    "It''s not often wee here, just linger a bit longer with me."


    Zhou Wanting turned and coyly clung to Hou Jun''s arm.


    Although Hou Jun had bought her an LV bag justst month, Prada had recently released a new handbag model that she absolutely adored.


    Hou Jun had agreed toe here just yesterday, but damn Shen Yuan for messing with his mind yesterday!


    Zhou Wanting had really coaxed for a long timest night to cheer Hou Jun up.


    "We''ll see."


    Seeing Zhou Wanting pulling the same tactic again, Hou Jun had no choice, as women''s coquetry could indeed be deadly.


    As they waited, Hou Jun inadvertently looked out the window and saw a familiar face, that guy who had messed with his mind yesterday!


    "Hey, Wanting, why is that guy here?"


    Hou Jun watched Shen Yuan get out of the backseat of a taxi, somewhat surprised, but then he noticed a girl also getting out of the car.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    He immediately widened his eyes, the girl''s figure and looks were top-notch, especially her full bust, which was particrly eye-catching.


    "Who?"


    Zhou Wanting casually responded, following Hou Jun''s gaze without thinking.


    Shen Yuan?


    Why would he be here?


    Who is that girl beside him...


    Zhou Wanting''s mind was momentarily baffled; her ex-boyfriend had just broken up with her yesterday and here he was today, already shopping with a new girl?


    And that girl, she seemed to have a better figure than hers...

 Chapter 11 What are you doing here?

    "What''s he doing here?"


    Hou Jun couldn''t help but mutter, having heard from Zhou Wanting that Shen Yuan''s family had gone bankrupt and that he also owed a lot of debt outside.


    In theory, without his parents'' protection, Shen Yuan would be just a poor student. Why would he dare to spend money at a ce like IFC Mall?


    When Hou Jun saw the girl next to Shen Yuan paying the parking fee, he suddenly felt uneasy inside.


    What kind of crap is this, bankrupt and still spending a woman''s money?


    Meanwhile, Zhou Wanting, in the passenger seat, watched the two pay the parking fee and walk side by side into IFC Mall, her face gradually darkening.


    They had just broken up yesterday, and here he was today, going out on a date with another girl.


    Shen Yuan, you really have some nerve!


    On the other hand, Shen Yuan hadn''t noticed Hou Jun and Zhou Wanting at all. They arrived at the mall''s first floor and happened to see a tea drink shop. Each ordered a milk tea, sitting and slowly finishing their drinks before starting to browse.


    The first floor of IFC Mall primarily housed clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics, while luxury brands were mostly on the second floor.


    Shen Yuan wasn''t interested in those items. He led Fang Minhui directly to the second floor, nning to look at bags.


    He had already bought an LVst time and this time wanted to check out Prada or Chanel.


    However, just as they approached the entrance to Prada, he surprisingly found Zhou Wanting and that sleazy middle-aged man also inside.


    It''s really such a small world!


    Shen Yuan didn''t want to encounter them and turned around, saying, "Let''s check out some other stores first."


    "Hmm."


    Fang Minhui didn''t mind; actually, just being able to go out and eat top-quality Japanese cuisine with Shen Yuan had already made her quite pleased.


    She hadn''t had many opportunities to interact with Shen Yuan before, but through tonight, Fang Minhui''s impression of Shen Yuan had changed somewhat.


    Being with him feltpletely different than being with Li Zhanpeng.


    Li Zhanpeng always spoke with a boasting tone, as if he could hardly wait to show off every good quality he thought he had.


    For instance, things like, "My family paid cash for a t in Tianjiao Haoting in Star Cityst year. It''s not big, just 120 square meters, but I think it''s enough. Too big and it''s hard to clean."


    Or, "A car is just a mode of transport, it doesn''t have to be too good, it just needs to get you around. My mom is always trying to get me a BMW, but I refused. After all, our parents'' money isn''t easye, easy go. We need to consider our parents."


    And many more remarks like these, which Fang Minhui found quite off-putting.


    Shen Yuan was different; he exuded an air ofposure and calm throughout the evening.


    He didn''t unt deliberately, nor did he brag about his family''s financial status. Their conversation topics were all about fun experiences at school or embarrassing moments from childhood.


    Thus, the whole process was enjoyable. Fang Minhui found some joy in it and was already looking forward to their next date.


    "Shen Yuan!"


    A male voice came from behind Shen Yuan, who frowned. He had guessed who it was but was in a good mood that day and didn''t want this couple to ruin it, so he pretended not to hear.


    Fang Minhui subconsciously turned back and saw an unfamiliar middle-aged man, but seeing that Shen Yuan was indifferent, she thought he hadn''t heard and reminded him, "Shen Yuan, someone is calling you."


    "I don''t know him, no need to pay him any mind," Shen Yuan quickened his steps.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    "Shen Yuan, since we''re already at the door, why don''t we browse around? It doesn''t cost anything just to look."


    Hou Jun stepped forward a few paces, watching Shen Yuan''s retreating figure with a sense of superiority.


    Hou Jun had been outmaneuvered by Shen Yuan yesterday and was worried about not having the chance to regain face, thinking to himself that he had never experienced those projects, all enjoyed by this son of a bitch!


    At first, he thought Shen Yuan, being a poor student, would only stroll around the first floor, but to his surprise, Shen dared toe up to the second floor.


    You have the audacity to browse the Prada section when you need a woman to cover your transportation costs?


    Can you even afford it?


    Of course, it was also an opportunity to leave asting impression on the beauty beside him.


    To show the girl clearly that there''s no future in following a poor guy like this, what good is it only to look and not buy?


    Zhou Wanting waspletely engrossed in looking at bags when she heard Hou Jun''s voice. She instinctively nced in his direction and immediately came over after putting down the bag.


    "Shen Yuan, what are you doing here?"


    Zhou Wanting''s tone was harsh as she stopped Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but curse inwardly. Now that he thought of leaving, he couldn''t, so he turned back and said, "What a coincidence, you guys are here too?"


    Fang Minhui turned to look at the two. He didn''t recognize the middle-aged man, but he had seen Zhou Wanting before, as she used to hang out with Shen Yuan.


    Zhou Wanting was sizing up Fang Minhui, who looked somewhat familiar and was probably from the International campus as well.


    She subconsciouslypared herself to Minhui, not only was Minhui''s facial beauty slightly superior, but even in terms of figure...


    Her bust and hips were noticeably fuller than her own.


    Zhou Wanting was even more displeased. Yesterday, Shen Yuan had almostid bare all her secrets, and now he was out shopping with a girl who was better looking than her. What was he implying?


    If Shen Yuan had found a girl who was inferior to her in every aspect, she wouldn''t have said a thing and might have even felt secretly pleased, but now he had found a pretty girl whose figure was better than hers?


    Zhou Wanting suspected that Shen Yuan had shown up at this time on purpose just to infuriate her!


    "I came to shop for a gift for my sister."


    Shen Yuan replied indifferently.


    "Pfft....."


    Hou Jun couldn''t help it and burst outughing, "To buy a gift for your sister, you should be at a toy wholesale market or browsing Pinduoduo. What are you doing here?"


    Themotion among the four of them was not small, and the saledies at Prada also thought, "Wow, what a scene."


    Mr. Shen was a regr, though he hadn''t visited in the past few months, the saledies remembered him.


    They also knew that Ms. Zhou was Mr. Shen''s girlfriend.


    However, based on the current situation, it seemed that Shen Yuan was shopping with a new love interest whose figure was even better than Ms. Zhou''s. At the same time, they happened upon Ms. Zhou with her "new" love¡ªa man at least forty years old.


    And considering Ms. Zhou''s attitude and tone, it appeared that Mr. Shen had dumped Ms. Zhou?


    Since they had just broken up yesterday, setting aside Mr. Shen''s faults, why had Ms. Zhou so quickly found an older man to buy her bags?


    When Ms. Zhou and the old man entered the store just now, one of the saledies, Julia, who often served them, thought he was Ms. Zhou''s father.


    After all, it was generally assumed that Ms. Zhou was still Mr. Shen''s girlfriend.


    But based on Julia''s years of experience selling luxury goods, she noticed something unusual in their looks and decided to switch the nearly spoken "Uncle" to "Big Brother."


    Julia was quite relieved with her quick response, especially since such urrences were no longer unusual nowadays.


    After all, thest time, a man in his seventies had brought a woman in her twenties to shop.


    This pair with merely a twenty-year age gap was nothing inparison.


    ...

 Chapter 12 Two?

    Zhou Wanting, with her arms crossed,manded, "This sister, although I don''t know you, I also graduated from the International campus, and I know you''re a student there, so I kindly advise you to keep a distance from this kind of person, and not get deceived."N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Fang Minhui was slightly startled, somewhat slow to react.


    She didn''t understand why Zhou Wanting, as a senior, still cared about these matters even after breaking up with Shen Yuan.


    Moreover, why had Zhou Wanting, after breaking up with Shen Yuan, chosen such a greasy middle-aged man?


    Shen Yuan outssed him in both looks and physique alright...


    More importantly, Shen Yuan hadn''t deceived her; he had just treated her to Japanese cuisine and was only browsing Prada to pick a gift for his sister.


    "What''s it to you anyway? And what do you mean by deceive? Who have I deceived?"


    Shen Yuan also lost his temper, clearly since they had broken up, they should have moved on. Why was she still meddling so much after the breakup!


    "Shen Yuan, you shouldn''t speak to Wanting like that."


    Hou Jun stepped forward, righteously proiming, "She was also thinking of your best interests. We men should be gentlemen, especially since Wanting is your ex-girlfriend."


    "We all know about your family''s situation; there''s no need to pretend to be rich in a luxury store, and no one isughing at you. Right, Wanting?"


    While speaking, Hou Jun casually turned slightly, making sure the Audi car keys hanging at his waist were more conspicuous.


    His pride, the Audi A7, cost nearly 700,000 on the road; though financed, it was enough to surpass over 99% of the Huaxia people.


    If a guy like Shen Yuan without a car could charmdies, then what havoc could he, a real "rich man," potentially wreak?


    Fang Minhui, clearly more attractive than Zhou Wanting beside her, he wouldn''t mind keeping another "canary."


    If necessary, he even could kick Zhou Wanting to the curb.


    Shen Yuan''s mouth twitched, these two really disgusted him today, a truly perfect match indeed!


    "Ding!"


    [A perfect life should not be looked down upon by others]


    [Time-limited task: Spend on a person of the opposite sex with a Feel-good Index over 60, and cause the increase of negative perception from others]


    [Task Reward: For every 5-point increase in negative perception from others, the amount spent on the person of opposite sex will be doubled and returned to the host]


    [Note: This task can be stacked with the cashback for spending on the opposite sex]


    The technological panel reappeared before Shen Yuan''s eyes.


    Moved by the System''s suggestion, if he could make Hou Jun and Zhou Wanting increase their negative perception towards him by spending on Fang Minhui,bined with the cashback for spending on a woman, he could gain a fivefold return!


    If he spent 30,000, he could earn 150,000; spending 60,000 could him 300,000!


    System, you''re awesome!


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but sigh inwardly.


    At this moment, negative values appeared above the heads of Hou Jun and Zhou Wanting.


    [Negative perception towards the host: -30]


    [Negative perception towards the host: -35]


    Initially, Shen Yuan had wanted to leave some dignity for both parties and not lose face in such a public ce, which is why he had chosen to leave.


    But Hou Jun and Zhou Wanting just had to stir things up.


    Now that the System had issued a task, Shen Yuan had even less reason to leave.


    "Well then, let''s go in and take a look,"


    Shen Yuan said to Fang Minhui.


    "Just looking and not buying? Don''t waste the saleswoman''s time then,"


    Hou Jun couldn''t fathom where Shen Yuan found the courage; he thought, please open your eyes wide, this is Prada!


    For a guy who just had a girl pay his cab fare, he shouldn''t be stirring up trouble here.


    Hou Jun already began picturing the scene where Shen Yuan would be embarrassed soon.


    Zhou Wanting also sneered coldly, enjoying the drama, and continued picking handbags at Prada.


    She had narrowed down her choices online and was at this physical store mainly to try on and see the effect.


    "I''ll take this one," Zhou Wanting pointed at the handbag and said.


    "Alright, please wait a moment, I''ll fetch you a new one from the stockroom," the saleswoman Julia cheerfully responded, turning to head into the back room.


    At stores like Prada with a one-on-one service system, Julia was initially serving Shen Yuan, but having just learned of Shen Yuan''s family going bankrupt, surely he had no money now, so she promptly continued her service for Ms. Zhou and her "new"panion.


    Indeed, reality confirmed her guess!


    After a while, Julia brought out a new bag. Zhou Wanting briefly inspected it, then called out, "Jun, I''ve made my choice; you can pay now!"


    Zhou Wanting intentionally raised her voice, afraid that Shen Yuan wouldn''t hear her.


    "The total is 26,800."


    Hou Jun''s heart sank as he listened from the side, cursing under his breath about the wasteful woman spending over twenty thousand again!


    But he had no choice. In front of Shen Yuan and the beauty, he gritted his teeth and made the payment.


    "Swipe the card."


    Hou Jun took out his wallet from his pocket, handed over his bank card, and as he entered the PIN, he saw 26,800 disyed on the POS machine, feeling immense heartache.


    He silently resolved that no matter what, he couldn''te here again!


    Even if Zhou Wanting coaxed him, he couldn''te!


    "Jun, you''re really sweet."


    Zhou Wanting beamed with joy, linking arms with Hou Jun and giving him a peck.


    Shen Yuan and Fang Minhui were picking out bags and didn''t pay much attention to the activity on the other side. Fang Minhui whispered, "Shen Yuan, how old is your sister? Does she want a shoulder bag or a handbag?"


    "Either is fine. Help me choose."


    "Okay, I think both styles are actually nice."


    Fang Minhui pointed at a beige handbag and a pink shoulder bag, "Both styles are great, and both beige and pink match clothes well. I think your sister would like them."


    Although Fang Minhui had never been to a luxury store, she often saw photos of these types of bags on social media, so her aesthetic sense was quite on point.


    Shen Yuan''s sister was still in high school, not quite suitable for dark colors orplex designs. Simple and versatile bags were more appropriate.


    "Do you like it?" asked Shen Yuan with a smile.


    "Me?"


    Fang Minhui was taken aback, her throat suddenly dry. She had a faint premonition and paused before saying, "Of course, I like them. I think girls generally have simr tastes, and your sister would probably like them too."


    "Great, then let''s take both of these," Shen Yuan signaled to a sales associate nearby.


    "Both?"


    The sales associate was surprised; she had thought it was to choose one and not pick both.


    Fang Minhui was even more shocked; her suggestion was for Shen Yuan to pick one from the two, not buy both at once.


    Though she had a premonition that Shen Yuan might gift her one, the actual urrence left her somewhat incredulous.


    After all, each bag was over twenty thousand!


    Thinking about this, Fang Minhui felt nervous. If Shen Yuan really intended to give her one of them, should she ept it or not?


    "Yes, two," said Shen Yuan affirmatively.


    "Okay, okay."


    The sales associate, Alisa, took a deep breath. Her years of professional experience quickly calmed her down: "I''ll go to the warehouse and get two new ones for you."


    Actually, it was her first time serving Mr. Shen; it was usually Julia who attended to him. This time, Ms. Zhou had arrived first and Julia was too busy, hence Alisa was assigned to serve Mr. Shen.


    However, during the earlier gossip, Alisa heard that Mr. Shen''s family was reportedly bankrupt, and she thought this time it would be a futile effort.


    She had dealt with many customers who just browsed without buying, all talk and no action, really a waste of time!


    Initially, she didn''t have high expectations, but unexpectedly, Mr. Shen immediately chose two bags!


    Alisa secretly rejoiced, wondering if Julia would regret not handling this customer herself.


    By now, Zhou Wanting had already received her Prada packaged by the sales associate. Contentedly holding Hou Jun''s arm, she nced in Shen Yuan''s direction, ready to leave with a victor''s posture.


    See, my Hou Jun says buy and buys! And you, all talk no action!


    Hou Jun too stood confidently, chest puffed out, as he approached Shen Yuan, "All right, you''ve looked enough, after all, the sales associate has sales targets every day, and hanging out with you guys is dying her work."


    "What''s it to you?" retorted Shen Yuan.


    Hou Jun choked on the retort, cursing inwardly about theck of manners!


    "Shen Yuan, I don''t know why you''re still being stubborn."


    Zhou Wanting proudly raised her handbag, "Mainly, I wanted to remind this junior to keep her eyes open when choosing a partner, not to judge merely by looks."


    "Mr. Shen, here are the two new bags. Please check them to see if there are any issues,"


    Alisa smiled brightly, reveling in the joy of the forting transaction, "If there''s no issue, I''ll go and process the paperwork for you."


    Hou Jun was taken aback, hearing something off, and Zhou Wanting''s expression changed as well.


    Two???


    ...

 Chapter 13 Money Tree

    Zhou Wanting stared nkly, full of disbelief, thinking she had heard wrong.


    Buy two bags?


    Shen Yuan''s family had gone bankrupt; even the car and house had been sold to pay off debts. Where did the moneye to buy anything?


    Hou Jun found it even more unbelievable, especially since the beauty beside him had just paid for the taxi.


    With a skeptical look, they decided to watch what would happen next, but to their surprise, Shen Yuan casually waved his hand: "No need to check, just issue the invoice."


    "Ah¡­ okay¡­ okay¡­"


    Alisa hadn''t even recovered, an uncontroble excitement surged within her, and she hastily agreed.


    Such a big spender! A genuine big spender!n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    This was a real sugar daddy¡ªdecisive and efficient!


    Under the shocked gaze of Zhou Wanting and Hou Jun, Shen Yuan swiped his card andpleted the payment in one go.


    "Shen Yuan, wasn''t your family bankrupt? Where did you get the money?"


    Zhou Wanting could no longer hold back and sharply questioned.


    "None of your damn business."


    Shen Yuan was signing the receipt and replied indifferently.


    "You didn''t go and take out a loan, did you?"


    Hou Jun had just thought it through; if his family was bankrupt, then that was the only possible exnation.


    No money at home, but to impress a girl and show off, he went to take out a loan.


    Such stories weremon in society. Hou Jun had seen plenty of families go bankrupt just to tip livestreamers, and even cases where individuals misused public funds forvish outings with girls and then got reported.


    Real drama!


    "Ah yes, yes, yes, I took out a loan, think whatever you want."


    Shen Yuan handed the pen back to Alisa, then smiled at Hou Jun: "The boss isn''t short of money, why not buy another for Wanting, it''s just over twenty thousand more."


    "Uh¡­"


    Hou Jun''s face showed difficulty, he stammered, not knowing what to say. He had just spent twenty-six thousand and was already heartbroken, let alone buying another one.


    Even if rich, it wasn''t the way to spend money.


    "As a man, besides having manners, you should also be generous. Your car alone costs at least six or seven hundred thousand, why care about this little money?"


    Shen Yuan''s smile was teasing, full of mockery. There was no helping it; the System had given him a task, and the more Hou Jun and Zhou Wanting disliked him, the better.


    "Uh... wait, let me take this call first."


    Hou Jun took out his cell phone, turned around and walked away, all the while saying: "I''m outside right now."


    "What? Who gave you the authority to decide that? Didn''t I say that projects worth hundreds of thousands couldn''t proceed without me¡­"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but want tough; this bastard could really put on an act.


    At that moment, however, Shen Yuan suddenly noticed that their negative values above their heads had changed.


    Hou Jun''s negative value had started at 30 and had now risen to 35.


    And Zhou Wanting''s negative value had increased from 35 to 45.


    "Hou Jun, how could you¡­"


    Zhou Wanting looked at the departing figure of Hou Jun, utterly disappointed, not expecting him to crumble so easily.


    "Shen Yuan, look after yourself."


    Outnumbered, she could only drop a severe remark and then quickly followed him.


    Meanwhile, Alisa had already finished packing, smiling as she handed over the bags: "Mr. Shen, I''ve packed them for you."


    Julia, standing by, watched the scene, her heart bleeding.


    Mr. Shen was still that Mr. Shen, buying two bags in one fell swoop.


    As for Ms. Zhou and her new me, what a joke!


    Julia cried without tears, regretting her recent decision deeply, as she had the chance to continue serving Mr. Shen, but she had actually believed the nonsense from Ms. Zhou and that man!


    Madness, whoever told you that they were bankrupt!


    "Okay."


    Shen Yuan politely took the handbag and handed it directly to Minhui Fang, "It''s for you."


    "This....."


    Minhui Fang hesitated internally, knowing the bag was worth twenty-nine thousand, was it really just given to her like that?


    Although she had mentally prepared herself, Minhui Fang felt she still had to refuse, "I can''t ept this, it''s too valuable."


    "What''s the big deal, it''s just a bag. Besides, I do feel a bit embarrassed for showing you these dishonest people today. Just consider the bag as my way of apologizing!"


    Minhui Fang hesitated for a moment and finally epted it, "Well, thank you, Shen Yuan."


    "Don''t thank me so quickly, there''s also this, for you as well," Shen Yuan then handed over another bag.


    Minhui Fang stared incredulously, "Weren''t you supposed to give one to your sister?"


    Oh goodness, she was already embarrassed epting one bag, let alone two.


    "I''m not sure if she''ll like it. I''ll bring her here next time to shop; anyway, both were your picks."


    Picking out a birthday gift for his sister was just a pretext, and Shen Xuan, that devilish girl, definitely wouldn''t want it and would scold him for wasting money and thenin to their parents.


    If Old Shen and Ms. Li found out, they would certainly beat him up first and then force him to exin the source of the money.


    Most importantly, the more Minhui Fang epted, the more cashback he would receive!


    Minhui Fang''s face showed her difort, having already struggled mentally just with epting one gift, how could she face epting another?


    Besides, she didn''t want to leave an impression of a gold-digger on Shen Yuan.


    "No worries, this is just the beginning, we have a long time ahead of us, just ept it for now."


    Shen Yuan worried she wouldn''t ept and with a serious face warned, "If you refuse again, I might really get angry."


    "Then... okay."


    Minhui Fang sighed in relief and gave up struggling; since Shen Yuan had spoken thusly, persistently refusing might annoy him.


    It was difficult to refuse a Prada, after all.


    However, she suddenly pondered over what Shen Yuan had mentioned earlier.


    "Long days ahead," could he mean....


    Minhui Fang, who asionally browsed memes, was familiar with such puns, and she and Chen Ling would often joke about them.


    Shen Yuan... could he possibly mean that?


    But, to agree to go out with him the first time, wouldn''t it seem too easygoing?


    Yet he had spent over fifty thousand on her today, if he really had such a request...


    At that thought, Minhui Fang''s cheeks turned slightly red, and she dared not lift her head to look at Shen Yuan.


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan was patiently waiting for the System''s rewards.


    [Congrattions, Host, forpleting the time-limited task]


    [This time-limited task has umted 15 points of negative value. With a return of three times the spending amount and additional opposite-sex spending, a total of six times the amount is returned]


    Stable!


    Shen Yuan clenched his fist slightly, overwhelmed with joy, as just now Hou Jun had contributed 5 points of negative value and Zhou Wanting contributed 10 points.


    ording to the task issued by the System, every 5 points of negative value would double the earnings, 15 points were equivalent to tripling.


    "Ding!"


    [China Construction Bank]Your card number ending in 0098 received an ie of 339,600 on May 11 at 21:10, with a current bnce of 414,356.


    The cashback money was also deposited!


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help looking at the girl who had earned him over three hundred thousand, thinking inside: this is indeed his money tree¡ªhe must maintain it well and water it diligently.


    Yes, he could "water" it well.

 Chapter 14 Li Zhanpengs Beautiful Dream

    "Let''s head back to school now."


    Looking at Fang Minhui''s curvaceous figure, Shen Yuan actually felt a bit restless, but ying poker is something you can''t be too eager about; it''s better when things happen naturally.


    The dormitory gates generally close at 10 PM, and it''s now 9 PM, so there''s plenty of time to get back.


    Upon hearing Shen Yuan''s suggestion, Fang Minhui also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If he had really made that kind of proposition at this moment, she wouldn''t have known how to handle it.


    While the two were waiting for a Didi ride at the entrance of IFC Mall, Dazhe across the street had just finished up his business for the day and was preparing to close the shop.


    Having repaired phones all day, he was really damn tired.


    After closing up, he stretched himself and thought about going to the Peach Club to see masseuse No. 18 for some rxation.


    His gaze inadvertently swept over to the entrance of IFC Mall; Dazhe rubbed his eyes and muttered, "What''s he doing here?"


    He had a deep impression of that spendthrift from yesterday and didn''t expect to see him here again today.


    When he saw there was a graceful beauty next to him, in an instant, Dazhe became unsettled.


    Especially since that beauty was holding two Prada handbags in her hand.


    Holy crap, wasn''t it just yesterday that he came to me to get a freebie when buying an LV? And now he''s gone and bought two Pradas?


    Dazhe felt instantly out of bnce. Dammit, a spendthrift at least gets to chase girls, but what about me?


    ...


    Half an hourter, Shen Yuan dropped Fang Minhui off at the International campus''s female dormitory.


    After waving goodbye to Shen Yuan, Fang Minhui went upstairs, feelingpletely satisfied; today had really been a fruitful day for her.


    Additionally, she was somewhat impatient to open the shopping bags to see the handbags inside.


    Usually, when buying something online, she could anticipate the delivery for a long time, let alone a bag that cost over twenty thousand!


    "Wow! Prada!"


    Chen Ling, who was binge-watching a drama, heard the door and turned around reflexively, eximing when she spotted Fang Minhui''s shopping bags.


    Chen Ling ran up to Fang Minhui, picked up the shopping bags, and eximed, "Oh my God, he actually gave you a Prada?"


    But no sooner had she finished speaking, Chen Ling noticed another one in Fang Minhui''s hand, and she became even more unsettled, "Two?"


    "He gave you two?"


    Chen Ling said in disbelief. Those are Pradas, even the cheapest would cost over ten thousand each!


    "Mhm."


    Fang Minhui nodded shyly.


    "There are many fakes of Prada. It''s easy for someone who doesn''t know to be cheated."


    Zhu Qiaofeng, who was listening to music, felt disturbed and said so nonchntly.


    The two who had been excited were suddenly doused with cold water. Chen Ling looked at Zhu Qiaofeng and said indignantly, "That''s just sour grapes, isn''t it? She bought them at the official store in IFC Mall. How could they be fake?"


    Fang Minhui''s dorm was a four-person one, but she and Chen Ling weren''t so lucky, having been assigned to room with people from ss 1.


    But even with the mixed room assignment, the two girls who lived with them didn''t get along well due to personality and other factors.


    Especially Zhu Qiaofeng, who had just spoken, always acted so self-centered.


    After 10 PM, she wouldn''t let anyone talk because she said she needed to cultivate a mood for sleep. In the morning, no one was allowed to get up before 7 AM because she imed her nervous breakdown caused poor sleep quality and she couldn''t stand any noise.


    These harsh demands were proposed by Zhu Qiaofeng herself, yet she couldn''t even adhere to them, often still on the phone with her boyfriend after 10 PM, and sometimes getting up to wash and brush her teeth just after 6 AM, causing a racket.


    Such a hypocrite, Chen Ling wondered how she had managed to get by in high school!


    "You weren''t there. How do you know she went to the official store?"


    Zhu Qiaofeng rolled her eyes.


    "You...."


    Chen Ling was stuck for words and started to reorganize hernguage to continue the argument, but Fang Minhui was in a good mood and stopped her, "It''s okay, don''t bother with her."


    Zhu Qiaofeng scoffed, "Quite the pretense."


    Chen Ling had been tolerating her for a long time, unable to swallow her pride, "So you say it''s fake, and it bes fake, huh? But then again, some people can''t even get a fake one. It''s a shame having a boyfriend for so many years."


    "You..."


    Chen Ling''s sarcasm had its desired effect; Zhu Qiaofeng''s face turned red in an instant, left speechless and unable to retort.


    "Alright, Lingling, stop it."


    "Okay, okay, let''s open the package. We''ve only seen it in photos before, but now we finally have the chance to touch the real thing!"


    Chen Ling''s attention was immediately diverted; she was somewhat impatient, even more excited than Fang Minhui, the person of the hour.


    Shen Yuan really was generous, going all out with two bags!


    ...


    On the other side, Shen Yuan was also in a good mood. He whistled leisurely as he climbed the stairs, but when he got to the fifth floor, he found Li Zhanpeng chatting and shooting the breeze with some ssmates.


    All the dorms for International Business ss 2 were on the fifth floor. Li Zhanpeng''s room was 505, but for some reason, they had practically moved their conversation to the doorstep of 503.


    "Zhanpeng, I''m really envious of you. You quietly snagged the ss belle. Us guys have been single throughout the three years of college."


    "It''s a pity. I thought I had a chance before, but I didn''t expect you to beat me to it."


    "Zhanpeng, this calls for a celebration. You''ve got to treat us to a meal, and it better be fancy!"n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    The boys surrounded Li Zhanpeng, their words a mixture of envy, jealousy, resentment, and even a bit of ttery.


    "A meal is nothing; KTV is fine too."


    Li Zhanpeng waved his hand nonchntly, with a carefree expression: "When the timees, I''ll invite the whole ss and have a st."


    "Brother Peng is mighty!"


    "Brother Peng is generous!"


    "Brother Peng, I''m from ss 1, can I join in too?"


    Amidst the praises of "Brother Peng", Li Zhanpeng slowly lost himself, casting an inadvertent nce at Dorm 503: "Of course, you can. When the timees, all therades from 503 have toe too, not a single one less!"


    When he said this, Li Zhanpeng deliberately raised his voice so the people inside couldn''t miss it.


    Shen Yuan chuckled and replied as he passed by, "No problem, Brother Peng. Everyone from 503 will definitely be there. When do you n it? We''ll make time in advance."


    Li Zhanpeng was startled, thinking Shen Yuan was still in the dorm, not expecting him to suddenly appear beside him.


    "I''ll let you know when it''s settled."


    Li Zhanpeng had always disapproved of Shen Yuan, and replied unenthusiastically.


    "Okay, I''ll wait for your good news."


    Shen Yuan left behind a meaningful smile, then pushed the door and returned to 503.


    Li Zhanpeng watched Shen Yuan''s back, muttering a curse in his heart, unsure of what he had to be so smug about.


    After family bankruptcy and being cheated on by his girlfriend, if I were him I''d have lost face to attend school and would have dropped out and gone home long ago!


    "Damn it, this Li Zhanpeng, bragging about watching a movie with the ss belle as if he wants the whole school to know."


    The moment Shen Yuan entered 503, he heard Huang Haibaoining, and Old Huang, seeing Shen Yuan return, was even more dissatisfied: "Old Third, you''re back. You heard that, right? It''s obvious they''re targeting us at 503."


    "It''s nothing, he can''t keep this up for long."


    Shen Yuanzily responded, even though Fang Minhui had already gone to a movie with Li Zhanpengst night, she had dinner with him this evening at a Japanese restaurant and then strolled around IFC Mall. Plus, he bought her two Prada bags.


    In his opinion, Fang Minhui''s choice was obvious.


    "What do you mean?"


    "Because Fang Minhui won''t end up with him."


    Huang Haibao scoffed: "Old Third, stop blowing smoke. Fang Minhui went to see a movie with himst night, and she didn''t agree to a date with you today. It shows she really intends to be with Li Zhanpeng."


    "Believe it or not, up to you."


    Shen Yuan waved it off carelessly. He had been busy all evening and was somewhat tired, wanting only to return to dreand as soon as possible.


    ...

 Chapter 15 The Creditor Comes Knocking

    Recreational activities in the dorm were limited, especially after 10 p.m. when the main door closed, leaving us to do activities in our rooms only.


    Huang Haibao, whose family was well off, had his parents buy him an Alienwareptop, under the pretense of needing it for studies.


    Luckily, his parents didn''t understandptop models; if they had known it was for gaming, they would never have bought it.


    Usually at this time, Huang Haibao was either ying games on his Alienware or organizing an internal tea party in room 503.


    But because of the ss belle''s issue added to the recent provocation by Li Zhanpeng, he had no interest and kept sighing deeply.


    "Old Huang, can''t you just shut up?"


    Shen Yuan just wanted to sleep soundly, but Old Huang kept sighing incessantly, anyone unaware would think something had happened in his family.


    "Old Third, I can''t sleep, I bet you can''t either. Let''s chat."


    "Not chatting! I can sleep!" Shen Yuan couldn''t be bothered with him.


    "Old Huang, if you''re not using theputer, lend it to me for a couple of rounds of ''League of Legends,'' I''m up for promotion."


    Cao Shunjin walked up to Huang Haibao, carefree as he spoke.


    "Get lost!"


    Huang Haibao snapped, "I just got dumped, and you still feel like ying games?"


    "Crap, you''re the one who got dumped, not me."


    "....."


    The sleepiness Shen Yuan felt waspletely chased away by these two; he sighed, sat up from his bed, and said, "Old Huang, want to chat? Let''s chat."


    Huang Haibao thought for a moment, then meaningfully said, "Actually, I don''t really have anything specific I want to talk about, but these past few days, I can''t stop thinking about women."


    "Your filthy mind, always filled with games and women, can''t you think about something else?"


    Shen Yuan looked down on him somewhat.


    Huang Haibao spat at him, "Cut the act, Old Third, we''re in the same boat."


    The usually silent Cao Shunjin suddenly spoke up, "To be honest, aside from Old Third, both of us haven''t touched a woman. Old Third, you tell us, what does it feel like?"


    The after-light-out tea party was always something Cao Shunjin looked forward to, especially discussing female anatomy.


    He swallowed, somewhat expectant.


    This question suddenly roused Old Huang''s emotions too; he originally wanted to retort, but since he had only been to those foot massage parlors, he couldn''t im to have truly touched a woman.


    So, he too wanted to hear Shen Yuan''s real feelings, about what the experience was truly like?


    "Hmm...."


    "How to say it....."


    Shen Yuan pondered for a while; it was really difficult to describe this matter.


    "Let''s put it like this....."


    "Old Third, just spit it out!"


    Huang Haibao, his curiosity peeked to the extreme, couldn''t help but urge him.


    "Old Third, just say it, it''s just the three of us who know, won''t tell anyone else."


    Cao Shunjin, feeling itchy with curiosity, added on.


    "Forget it, you wouldn''t understand even if I told you."


    "Damn, you''re asking for divine retribution, believe it or not, Old Cao will bust your ass!"


    Old Huang clearly lost some control of his emotions.


    "Don''t believe."


    Shen Yuan initially thought they were just joking, and didn''t expect Cao Shunjin to actually make a move.


    "Damn, Old Cao, you''re serious?"


    "For leaving us hanging!"


    Of course, things like busting weren''t going to happen; in Shen Yuan''s desperate resistance, neither Old Cao nor Old Huang seeded.


    After the skirmish subsided, Huang Haibao was still feeling unfulfilled, his eyes sparkling in the dark, "So, Old Cao, didn''t you set up a websitest time? Send me the link."


    "Sure, but you have to let me use theputer for a whole day tomorrow."


    "Crap, you really know how to do business!"


    That brief chat ignited the restlessness in Huang Haibao, but as he put on the headphones, his sleazy eyes fixated on the undtingputer screen, room 503 finally returned to tranquility.


    All right, I can finally have a good night''s sleep!


    Shen Yuan''s lips curved into a smile as he slowly drifted into dreand.


    .....


    It was Friday the next day, and there was a ss on "International Business Communication and Negotiation" in the morning.


    However, the teacher for this course was an old man who lectured very dryly, and since going would mean just dozing off in ss, Shen Yuan decided to simply sleep through it.


    Initially, Cao Shunjin had nned to attend the ss, but when he got up at 8 am and saw that Shen Yuan and Old Huang were still curled up in their nkets, he cursed them aszy bones and continued to sleep soundly.


    After getting up, Shen Yuan checked his phone and received three WeChat messages.


    There were two from Fang Minhui.


    "Good morning" "Why didn''t youe to ss?"


    "Slept through it. Helpless.JPG" Shen Yuan replied.


    There was also one from Zhou Wanting, it seemed she had removed him from her cklist.


    "Didn''t your family go bankrupt, where did you get the money?"


    Zhou Wanting was still hung up on this, and Shen Yuan didn''t bother to reply, reversing the action by adding her to his cklist too.


    After brushing his teeth and washing up, Shen Yuan saw that Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin were still deeply asleep; he didn''t have the heart to wake them, especially since they had watched Dongying movies for so longst night and must have been exhausted.


    He nned to go to the cafeteria downstairs himself, but then he thought it was Friday, and since there were no sses in the afternoon, he decided to just go home to eat.


    Half an hourter.


    As usual, Shen Yuan pushed open the door to his home and was just about to greet everyone when he noticed a rtive sitting on the sofa.


    It was his uncle, Shen Yaode.


    Shen Yuan had a deep impression of this uncle because he often visited their home during holidays, always bringing lots of gifts.


    It was said that Old Shen had helped this uncle a lot in the past.


    At that time, Shen Yaode had no money but wanted to start a car wash. Old Shen had lent him three hundred thousand yuan.


    Lately, Shen Yaode''s car wash business had been doing fairly well, and over two years, he managed to repay the loan gradually.


    Later, using profits from the car wash, he bought an apartment in Star City and even got a BMW 5 series, which dramatically changed his life.


    Later still, when Old Shen''s travel agency was close to bankruptcy, he borrowed two hundred thousand yuan from Shen Yaode, who lent it to him promptly.


    So, Shen Yuan had a good impression of this uncle, at least he was a rtive who remembered kindness and repaid his debts.


    Unlike some other rtives who frequented the house when times were good.


    Now, after the bankruptcy, they all kept their distance, fearing they might be asked for a loan.


    "Yuan is back."


    Shen Yaode greeted him warmly.


    "Hello, Uncle." Shen Yuan responded politely.


    "Shen Yuan, go to your sister''s bedroom for a while, we need to discuss something with your uncle." Shen Heping said.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    "Okay."


    Shen Yuan didn''t know what secretive big issue they needed to discuss that he had to leave the room, but he listened to Old Shen''s words and walked straight to Shen Xuan''s bedroom.


    Just as he was about to enter, he heard his uncle speak earnestly, "Brother, I know you are having difficulties now, but the current economic situation is tough on everyone. If I weren''t having cash flow problems myself, I wouldn''t be asking you for money."


    Shen Yuan turned his head unintentionally and saw Li Hongjuan frowning, her expression looking quite displeased.


    While Old Shen''s expression didn''t show much change, he said cheerfully, "Brother, I understand your difficulties, but give me some more time. I have some stocking in that will be sold soon, and I''ll repay you part of the money first."


    "Brother, a part definitely isn''t enough, my car wash needs more cash flow now....."


    Shen Yuan realized then that they were talking about a debt. He had thought it was something else; evidently, this uncle hade to collect a debt, and judging by Ms. Li''s temper, it must have been at least the fourth or fifth time.


    Otherwise, his mother''s face wouldn''t look so displeased.


    This Shen Yaode indeed was somewhat unreasonable. When Old Shen had lent him that three hundred thousand, it took him two years to repay, and during that period, Old Shen never once pressed him for payment.


    Now, it had only been a few months since Old Shen had borrowed from him, and he was already impatient to reim his money.


    Shen Yuan''s previous good impression was clearly misced.


    "Shen Yaode, that''s not how you should behave. When you had no money to start your car wash, who lent you three hundred thousand, do you remember?"


    Li Hongjuan suddenly stood up, reprimanding him angrily, "Now we''ve only borrowed two hundred thousand from you, and here you are repeatedlying to demand it back. What do you mean by this? After all, it''s not like we aren''t going to repay you."


    Li Hongjuan was emotionally upset and spoke without restraint.


    Normally, facing a creditor, no matter what, they shouldn''t have reacted this way.


    But this Shen Yaode was just an ordinary worker back in the day. If not for Old Shen''s help, how could he have achieved his current sess? She simply couldn''t suppress her anger.


    Shen Heping pulled on Li Hongjuan''s arm, trying to calm her, "Alright, alright, say less. Our cousin has his difficulties too."


    "Does he even acknowledge his difficulties!"


    Li Hongjuan turned and walked into the room, mming the door shut with a "bang".

 Chapter 16 Debt Repayment Rewards

    "Ding!"


    [A perfect life should not bear debts]


    [Limited Time Task: Repay debts for yourself or your family]


    [Task Reward: The repaid debts will be returned double to the host, and repaying the first $200,000 will earn $1,000,000 exclusively for car expenses]


    "Wow!"


    "This task is really freaking timely!"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but admire aloud.


    Actually, even without the task, Shen Yuan had nned to lighten Old Shen''s load since he already had over $400,000 in his card.


    But now, with the task assigned, he could benefit even more.


    Moreover, ording to the system''s reward, repaying debts would double the returns, and he could also gain $1,000,000 for car expenses!


    There was just one problem...


    Shen Yuan frowned, wondering how, as a student, could he exining up with $200,000 out of nowhere?


    Moreover...even if he could exin it, his parents would definitely ask why he didn''te forward with the money sooner.


    Shen Yuan sighed internally, realizing these were the troubles of having money.


    After pondering for a few minutes, Shen Yuan walked out of his room, intending to exin the situation to his parents in their bedroom.


    At that moment, only Shen Yaode was left sitting on the sofa, sipping his hot tea contemtively.


    Shen Yuan nced at him and was about to knock on his parents'' bedroom door when he heard voices from inside and slowly halted his moves.


    "I just talked to Shen Yaode again, and it seems like he''s not leaving today unless we pay him some," Old Shen said.


    Then, Li Hongjuan cursed, "All you Shens are ungrateful wretches. How you treated him initially, he''s treating you the same now!"


    "Thirty years in Hexi, thirty years in Dongfang. From his perspective, it''s understandable."


    "You understand him, but does he understand you?"


    Hearing Shen Heping''s tone, Li Hongjuan got even more upset.


    "Fine, talking about this isn''t solving anything. Don''t you still have some gold jewelry? Sell some."


    Li Hongjuan wanted to argue a bit more but ultimately sighed resignedly, "That''s the only choice we have."


    Li Hongjuan opened the drawer and said unwillingly, "All the jewelry you''ve given me over the years is here. I never wanted to sell it, even during tough times."


    These jewelry pieces included rings, bracelets, nes, and more, mostly made of gold. Li Hongjuan had a habit of buying gold, believing it would surely appreciate in value.


    But with the creditors pressing them this hard now, she had no choice but to sell.


    "Right, I seem to have lost two gold rings during the move. I don''t know where they ended up," she added.


    Shen Yuan''s heart skipped a beat. During his first year, when he was short on pocket money to buy a handbag for Zhou Wanting, he sneaked into Li Hongjuan''s room and sold two gold rings.


    Back then, the family wasn''t short on money, and since Li Hongjuan had many pieces of jewelry, she didn''t notice. Shen Yuan thought he had gotten away with it.


    But it had nowe to light, although Ms. Li didn''t suspect him.


    "Forget about the lost ones, just find a few from what we have and sell them. We''ll buy you new ones when we have money," Shen Heping said.


    "Yeah right, as if. First, let''s clear the family''s debts," she replied.


    "Knock knock."


    Shen Yuan entered, facing his parents'' surprised looks. He chuckled and said, "Dad, Mom."


    "Whatever it is, wait a bit. I''m still discussing something with your father," Li Hongjuan waved her hand.


    "Actually... I have money."


    Both parents were stunned, and after a long pause, Shen Heping reacted first, shaking his head, "This is no time for jokes. Weren''t you asked to wait outside?"


    "I really do have money," Shen Yuan insisted.


    Li Hongjuan, slightly impatient, said, "What time it is now, and you''re still pulling these stunts?"


    "I really do have money, if you don''t believe me, check Old Shen''s card," Shen Yuan stated.


    Old Shen often used a particr card to give Shen Yuan living expenses, so Shen Yuan had just transferred $200,000 into that card.


    Shen Heping looked at his son, exchanged a nce with Li Hongjuan, and with a skeptical mindset, took out his phone.


    Upon opening it, there indeed was a notification of a deposit.


    Shen Heping clicked on the details. It was indeed 200,000!


    Li Hongjuan leaned over for a look, her eyes widening incredulously as she and Old Shen were both stunned.


    After a long silence, they finally looked up. Li Hongjuan couldn''t help but ask, "Shen Yuan, where did you get so much money?"


    "I''d had quite a bit of pocket money before and invested in some Bitcoin with friends. It''s gone up a lot."


    Shen Yuan had thought through his exnation beforeing, and this reason should be usible, especially since he really did have quite a bit of pocket money at the time.


    Moreover, Old Shen and Li Hongjuan both had a habit of financial management. They knew about Bitcoin but had never trusted this virtual currency enough to buy it.


    Li Hongjuan and Shen Heping exchanged nces. After a long silence, she finally said, "Wow!"


    Shen Yuan continued, "Since it was bought with friends, he told me not to touch it, saying there was a lot of room for the value to increase. That''s why I kept it until just recently, when I took it out."


    "Son, you''ve really solved a pressing problem for the family."


    Li Hongjuan couldn''t help but sigh.


    Shen Heping also looked at his son with relieved eyes, then patted Li Hongjuan''s shoulder, "Alright, let''s go pay off the debt first."


    Shen Yuan silently wiped the sweat from his forehead, it seemed he had managed to bluff his way through.


    In the living room, Shen Heping transferred the full 200,000 to Shen Yaode, saying, "Okay, our debt is settled now."


    "Fine, fine, fine."


    Watching the transfer confirmation on his bank card, Shen Yaode was overjoyed, nodding repeatedly.


    Actually, he hadn''te with high expectations, knowing full well that his cousin''s family had umted so much debt elsewhere.


    Shen Yaode was well aware that the more debt his family had, the less money they would have towards the end.


    He figured it was better toe asking for repayment before other creditors acted, grabbing what he could when he could.


    He hadn''t expected to get the full 200,000 back, so this was far beyond his expectations.


    "Let''s minimize our dealings from now on."


    Li Hongjuan, still furious, spoke harshly, directly opening the front door in a gesture to see the guest out.


    "Er... Bro... you see this... your wife is... "


    Shen Yaode pursed his lips, looking embarrassedly at Shen Heping.


    Coming to ask for debt several times did not look good, but Shen Yaode didn''t want their rtionship to be too strained.


    After all, initially, his cousin Shen Heping had helped him greatly, and if word got back to their hometown, it would be quite embarrassing.


    If his father knew, he''d probably jump out of his grave to give him a good thrashing.


    Shen Heping smiled, trying to smooth things over, "Your sister-inw is just upset. Don''t worry, we''re still family."


    "Then I''ll be leaving first."


    Shen Yaode hesitantly walked to the door, wanting to greet Li Hongjuan again to lighten the mood.


    But unexpectedly, Li Hongjuan didn''t even nce at him. Shen Yaode gave an awkward smile, then turned to say goodbye to his young cousin.


    "Yuan, I''m heading back now. Come visit sometime, your cousin keeps asking about you."


    "No problem, Uncle."


    Shen Yuan was in the living room, casually cracking sunflower seeds and smiled in response.


    Perhaps Old Shen still cherished the old affection from their grandfather''s generation, but Shen Yuan didn''t really care.


    Mainly he had to consider Old Shen''s face since he still got along well with those uncles, so if his father maintained a mild attitude, then as a son, he should too.


    Of course, this uncle had indeed lent them money at a critical moment which had helped the family even though frequently asking for it wasn''t a good look, but in the end, it was still a favor.


    Shen Yaode actually had a few more pleasantries he wanted to exchange, but with his sister-inw''s fiery personality, he could only swallow his words now.


    With a loud "bang," Li Hongjuan mmed the door shut. Shen Yaode stood outside, his chest suddenly feeling an indescribable flutter.


    He actually didn''tck the 200,000 at all; the moment the transfer was confirmed he did feel a brief thrill, but now, there was no stir in his heart.


    Actually, his cousin''s family were all good people, and had greatly helped him initially. Rightly speaking, he shouldn''t have pushed them so hard.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Suddenly, Shen Yaode felt he had made a blunder, wondering why he hade to demand the debt...

 Chapter 17 Double Kill

    "Ding!"


    [Host haspleted the first debt repayment goal, system will send the reward promptly.]


    [Construction Bank] Your card ending in 0098 received 400000 on May 12th at 11:39, current bnce is 614356.


    [Construction Bank] Your card ending in 0098 received 1000000 on May 12th at 11:39, current bnce is 1614356.


    Steady!


    Shen Yuan looked at the two deposit notifications, unable to suppress his smile, his lips were harder to restrain than an AK.


    Aside from that exclusive 1 million for buying a car, his assets had already reached 600,000!


    He never expected that a trip home could yield such a great reward, especially as it also helped solve his parents'' urgent crisis.


    System, as always, you are incredible!


    "Shen Yuan, what are youughing at?"


    Shen Heping sat on the sofa, looking at his son with a silly smile, somewhat puzzled.


    "Uh... nothing."


    Shen Yuan quickly straightened out his expression, avoiding any hints that might give them away.


    Then he sat down on the sofa and took the initiative to confess, "Actually, I haven''t taken out another part, about 200,000 left, do you need it urgently now?"


    Shen Yuan had 600,000 he could use now, but he wanted to earn more with this capital, so if the family wasn''t in a hurry, he nned to take out 200,000 to pay off part of the debt first.


    As time passed, the snowball would grow bigger, and it wouldn''t be toote to pay off the remaining debt.


    Moreover, even if he gave all 600,000 to his parents, it wouldn''t resolve the debt, let alone improve the family''s life and return it to its previous state. At least several million were needed, so he needed the capital to make more money.


    Li Hongjuan couldn''t help but exim, "There''s another 200,000?"


    Actually, her son investing money didn''t surprise Li Hongjuan, as she herself had a habit of financial nning and often instilled the concept of "money begets money" in her children.


    Previously, she mostly bought fixed deposits from banks or financial products from insurancepanies, as well as gold.


    She had looked into Bitcoin but felt the risk was too high and never dared to try.


    But from the current perspective, those who bought Bitcoin at that time indeed made a wise move.


    It seemed that her son still had some vision, especially since he had been holding it for several months without any moves, and the pace of its value doubling over these months was much higher than any interest.


    Li Hongjuan thought for a moment, "I think we can keep it for now, the other debts are not urgent."


    "Wait a minute."


    Shen Heping coughed and said, "Shen Yuan, um, give me 50,000 to use first."


    "..."


    After eating lunch at home, Shen Yuan transferred another 50,000 to Shen Heping, then made the excuse that he had sses in the afternoon and needed to return to school. Anyway, Old Shen and Ms. Li weren''t too concerned about such matters.


    As he went downstairs, Shen Yuan thought he still needed a reason to make money; otherwise, with the umtion of wealth, it would eventually be discovered. It was better toy the groundwork in advance to legitimize the source of the money.


    Even though he had given his family 200,000 this time, if he needed to repay more debts and help his family buy a house and a car to improve their standard of living, a legitimate business was required for cover.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    As he was pondering, he didn''t expect to run into his advisor, Lih Xiao, who appeared to be off from sses today, holding a handbag.


    "Advisor, you''re back."


    Teacher Lih Xiao was wearing a ck tight tank top paired with army green wide-leg pants today.


    Her fair arms and the fullness of her chest were boldly on disy, especially from Shen Yuan''s higher vantage point with Lih Xiao below.


    From Shen Yuan''s angle, he could maximally appreciate Teacher Lih Xiao''s snowy cleavage.


    Lih Xiao looked up, recognized Shen Yuan, and smiled, revealing two sweet dimples, "Yeah, I''m done for the afternoon."


    "Do you have time tonight, Advisor? I''d like to thank you for dinner, remember you treated mest time? I should reciprocate."


    Shen Yuan thought to himself that Lih Xiao, like Fang Minhui, was one of the few girls with a Feel-good Index over 60 towards him, such a money tree must be well-cultivated.


    He had figured out the pattern of the system''s Feel-good Index; only those of the opposite sex with an index over 60 would be disyed.


    If a girl''s Feel-good Index wasn''t over 60, it would not show above their head.


    In the past few days, Shen Yuan had only discovered that Fang Minhui and Lih Xiao had a Feel-good Index over 60 towards him.


    Whether there would be more girls in the future with over 60 Feel-good Index towards him was uncertain, so he must maintain the few money trees he had.


    However, just after Shen Yuan finished speaking, he immediately regretted his words as he noticed Lih Xiao''s closely protective younger sister¡ªLih Meng¡ªwas following behind her.


    Lih Meng watched Shen Yuan coldly, silent, but her eyes betrayed her desire to stab someone.


    "Uh... Advisor, I just remembered something urgent at school, I might not be free tonight, maybe next time."


    "I''m going now!"


    Shen Yuan hurriedly made his excuse and fled without waiting for Lih Xiao''s response, running down the stairs.


    "Damn it, I ran into her sister again."


    Once downstairs, Shen Yuan caught his breath and couldn''t helpining. It seemed his luck wasn''t great, getting caught by Lih Meng both times.


    However, he couldn''t understand why Lih Meng was so hostile towards him, they had only met twice.


    And as someone in her profession, she should exude a sense of warmth in her interactions, yet she was like an iceberg.


    Back on the sixth floor, Lih Xiao opened her door, hung her handbag to one side, and slowly slipped off her sandals from her smooth ankles.


    She was also puzzled; did Shen Yuan just ask me out to dinner, was he really trying to pursue me?


    Based on his recent behavior and various signs, it did seem odd.


    But, they were teacher and student... That would vite ethical norms, wouldn''t it?


    Though love was free nowadays, the education she received since childhood was telling her this was wrong.


    If it weren''t for the teacher-student rtionship... I probably wouldn''t consider him either. After all, Shen Yuan didn''t seem very mature, and there wasn''t anything particrly appealing about him to me.


    "Now you believe me? I told you that kid was up to no good."


    Lih Meng said coldly from behind.


    "Maybe it really was just dinner, and even if he pursued me, I wouldn''t agree."


    "I hope so."


    "..."

 Chapter 18 Senior?

    May in Star City was unusually hot, and the sun shining directly overhead made Shen Yuan''s scalp burn.


    It took at least a 10-minute walk from his home to the bus station.


    In the past, he drove a 4 Series, enjoyed the air conditioning, and sipped on cold drinks in the car, allfortable and refreshing.


    Zhou Wanting would sit beside him on the passenger seat, and he could asionally touch her smooth, white thighs next to the gearstick.


    Shen Yuan thought about how pleasant those times were.


    It seems like he needed to move up the schedule for buying a car. After all, the specific 1 million in his ount was meant only for buying a car. It would be wasteful not to spend it.


    Nowadays, the car market is a motley collection of brands: joint ventures, imports, and domestic, each with their advantages.


    For those who are clueless and haven''t done their homework, it''s actually quite hard to choose.


    When Shen Yuan bought a car back then, he didn''t know much, and Old Shen suggested he buy a BBA.


    At that time, Shen Yuan thought Mercedes was too old-fashioned, Audi too business-oriented, so he ultimately chose the younger and sportier BMW.


    Besides brands, there were also different types of energy sources: fuel, electric, hybrid.


    Lately, many were buying electric cars. Shen Yuan had once rode in a friend''s Te Model S¡ªthe eleration was indeed fast, hitting 0 to 100 km in less than 4 seconds.


    But for some reason, whenever Shen Yuan sat in the car, he always felt dizzy and nauseous.


    At one point, he nearly vomited in his friend''s car.


    Since then, he hadn''t felt much affection for electric cars.


    With these thoughts in mind and nothing on his agenda for the afternoon, Shen Yuan decided to go take a look at some cars.


    But such outings were always best with a beautiful woman apanying him. Shen Yuan immediately thought of the busty Fang Minhui. So, he sent her a WeChat message: "Are you free this afternoon? Apany me to look at cars?"


    In the International campus women''s dorm, Fang Minhui was about to take a nap when her phone "dinged." As soon as she saw the WeChat from Shen Yuan,


    her eyes lit up, and the drowsiness vanished. She sat up almost without thinking and replied: "Sure, I''m free this afternoon. Where are you?"


    "I''m at the school''s gate; see you in half an hour."


    "Okay."


    Fang Minhui got out of bed feeling beautiful, dressed in a casual white T-shirt and denim shorts. Since they were going to visit a 4S store, she needed to dress up properly.


    Meanwhile, Chen Ling was idly lying on her bed reading a novel. Hearing Fang Minhui''s movements, she looked over: "Minhui, where are you going?"


    "It wouldn''t be Shen Yuan who asked you out, would it?"


    Chen Ling immediately thought of this possibility. Fang Minhui was her closest friend at school, and they always went everywhere together. Her suddenly getting up without saying a word must mean a guy had asked her out.


    If it had been Li Zhanpeng, Minhui wouldn''t have been this enthusiastic, so it must be Shen Yuan.


    "Hmm," Fang Minhui nodded softly.


    "What are you guys going to do?"


    "He said he''s buying a car and wants me to apany him."


    "Buying a car?"


    Chen Ling clicked her tongue, reflecting: "Must be nice to have money. Did he say what car he''s buying?"


    "He didn''t say."N?v(el)B\\jnn


    "Since he''s buying a car, it surely won''t be worse than his previous BMW, right?"


    "I don''t know about that."


    "I''m so envious!"


    Chen Ling got up from the bed and walked over to Fang Minhui, who was changing clothes, her face full of admiration: "Our Minhui is so lucky to have found such a wealthy and handsome guy."


    Initially, Chen Ling didn''t think Shen Yuan was particrly handsome¡ªjust the kind of guy who was easy on the eyes.


    But ever since she found out that Shen Yuan had spent over fifty thousand in one night for Fang Minhui, she immediately saw him in a different light, applying an involuntary filter.


    Perhaps... that''s the power of money.


    "We''re not together yet,"


    Fang Minhui said shyly, shaking her head as she took a strappy dress from her closet.


    "So what are you guys going to do after buying the car?"


    Chen Ling looked at Fang Minhui with a mischievous smile.


    They had been best friends living together for three years, already at the point where nothing was off-limits in their conversations, and they joked without reservations.


    Moreover, the other two annoying roommates just happened to be out of the dorm.


    What Chen Ling actually envied most about Fang Minhui was her figure; she had everything where it mattered, especially that voluptuous bust.


    Not to mention the lecherous boys, even she found herself drooling over her!


    "After watching, we should probably head back to the school," Fang Minhui said, sounding somewhat guilty.


    "Still pretending, huh?"


    Chen Ling''s eyes gleamed as she quickly reached out with both hands, cradling that full bust from behind.


    "What are you doing?!"


    Fang Minhui eximed in surprise, hurriedly trying to cover herself, but Chen Ling had already conquered the territory.


    "Hmph, taking advantage of you, what else!"


    "Hey, let go!"


    "I''m not letting go, hehe, since Shen Yuan is going to get a bargain on youter, I might as well take my share today."


    "Stop it... don''t mess around... ah..."


    "..."


    Half an hourter, Shen Yuan picked up Fang Minhui at the school gate and they set off for the auto city.


    Today, Fang Minhui dressed even more breezilypared tost night; she wore only a gray tight tank top and a ck A-line skirt.


    The two thin straps seemed like they could barely carry the burden, making her full figure even more perilously enticing.


    However, Shen Yuan noticed that Fang Minhui''s expression was somewhat strange today; her cheeks were flushed and she seemed more shy than usual, even her voice was quieter than normal. Shen Yuan thought to himself, I haven''t done anything.


    Not only was Shen Yuan puzzled, but the DiDi driver was also a bit unsettled. Likely, he wasn''t used to seeing a girl both attractive and well-endowed. He kept sneaking nces through the rearview mirror.


    Internally, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but spit at him: Desperate much? Haven''t you seen a woman before? He definitely nned on giving a bad rating once out of the car!


    Star City had several auto cities, thergest in the east of the city and another significant one in the west, not far from the International campus.


    Shen Yuan came here to buy a 4 Series when he graduated from high school.


    This auto city basically had all the mainstream brands, BBA, Land Rover, Lexus, Cadic, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Haval, Great Wall, Geely, as well as recently popr NIO, Li Auto, and Jidu...


    Back then, Shen Yuan didn''t know much about cars, and Old Shen had told him to only look at BBA, so he didn''t pay much attention to the others.


    After buying the car, he started to pay attention to car brands and models, asionally browsing Car Home or Autohome.


    For some reason, nearly all boys seemed really interested in cars; Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin, who had never driven, were familiar with all the mainstream models and brands on the market.


    When bragging, they spoke confidently and even knew about various recalls for certain models.


    However, today Shen Yuan had a specific model in mind, the Land Rover Defender.


    Once they got off the DiDi, they walked into the Jaguar Land Rover dealership, and immediately a professionally dressed woman greeted them warmly, "Hello, are you here to view cars, do you have an appointment, or perhaps you know any of our sales consultants?"


    "No appointment, first time here," Shen Yuan said.


    "Alright, then I will arrange a sales consultant for you."


    "Okay."


    Some brands preemptively arranged a front desk to inquire about first-time customers, clearly, this Land Rover dealership did just that.


    This approach not only facilitated the counting of first-time customers but also prevented conflicts among sales staff over potential clients.


    Especially for a brand like Land Rover, which had been declining in the domestic market over the years with sales dropping annually, having 10 groups of customers on a weekday was considered good.


    With fewer customers and harder sales, the correspondingmissions were quite high, sometimes leading sales staff to go to great lengths for their performance.


    After a while, a man in a shirt and tie with impablybed hair and a confident smile stepped forward.


    "Hello, which model are you interested in?"


    The male sales consultant deftly pulled out a card from his pocket, about to hand it over, but his movement suddenly paused when he saw Fang Minhui.


    "Minhui, what are you doing here?"


    "Uh... Senior Qin?"

 Chapter 19 The Force of Compulsion, Three Sections

    Fang Minhui didn''t expect to run into an acquaintance here.


    This man named Qin Yang was her senior in high school, two years older than she.


    During high school, Qin Yang had pursued her, but at the time Fang Minhui wasn''t interested in dating and didn''t like Qin Yang''s type, so nothing came of it.


    After graduating from high school, Qin Yang had dropped out and, it was said, had been working in sales in Star City ever since.


    Fang Minhui still remembered that Qin Yang had evene to her university to find her when she was a freshman in Star City.


    However, after entering university, Minhui''s standards had risen, and she definitely wouldn''t consider someone like Qin Yang.


    "And who is this?"


    Qin Yang noticed Minhui was with the young man beside her, so he wanted to rify their rtionship.


    "I''m her ssmate, Shen Yuan."


    Shen Yuan responded politely. These kinds of questions were naturally better answered by the males, especially since the two hadn''t established a rtionship yet.


    "I see, hello, I''m Qin Yang."


    As soon as Qin Yang heard they were ssmates, he felt quite relieved, thinking that Minhui didn''t have a boyfriend yet.


    Even though he had been rejected by Minhui back then, three years had passed, and he was no longer the person he used to be.


    "Are you here to look at cars?"


    Qin Yang gave Shen Yuan a once-over. His pants and T-shirt were very ordinary, the only item of value seemed to be the Nike shoes he wore; other than a good appearance, he really didn''t look like someone wealthy.


    He had seen many of this type, all look and no buy, bringing girls to 4S stores iming to be interested in buying a car, when in reality they didn''t even have money for a down payment.


    Simply put, just showing off.


    Qin Yang knew the cheapest model they had, the Defender, was nearly three hundred thousand. It was hard for the average person to afford.


    "Yes, I''d like to learn about the Defender."


    Shen Yuan''s gaze rested on a dark green Defender in the showroom.


    The thing that mainly attracted him to this model was its appearance; the Defender wasn''t a rugged off-road vehicle, but rather styled as a sporty off-roader, contemporary in design and more suitable for young people.


    Upon hearing him mention the Defender, Qin Yang smiled and said nothing. The Defender''s base model P300 had a retail price starting at 650,000, and with Land Rover''s substantial discounts, it would still cost over 700,000 on the road.


    And virtually no one bought the base model; most went for the P400, which had a retail price of 768,000 and would cost at least 900,000 to drive off the lot.


    Honestly, he had little respect for these types of people; if they didn''t have money, just admit it, what''s the point of showing off at a 4S store with a girl?


    Of course, he was a professional salesman and didn''t want to publicly expose Shen Yuan''s pretense, so he went and got a spec sheet to hand to Shen Yuan.


    "The disy car is over there, you can take a look around freely, and feel free to sit in it as well."


    Shen Yuan was mainly there to see the actual car and for a test drive. He already knew the difference in specs from Autohome, but out of courtesy, he took the spec sheet.


    Shen Yuan walked over to the disy car, climbed the step, and got into the driver''s seat.


    The Defender''s body was quite high, necessitating the use of the step to get in. Once inside, Shen Yuan found the seats soft andfortable with a good amount of support, and notably, the view was much more expansive than in a sedan, offering apletely different experience.


    The only drawback was the in interior with a strong stic feel, especially the bulkyrge screen on the console; one might think it was from a 300,000 Hignder.


    Seeing he was not a serious customer, Qin Yang simply left him to it and turned his attention to Fang Minhui, "Minhui, it''s been a while. Are you free tonight to catch up?"


    He knew that modern girls were very practical, looking first at whether a prospect had a car and a house.


    But now he was no longer the impoverished Qin Yang of before.


    Now he was a sales ace at a 4S store, his monthly sry had passed ten thousand, and he had also bought a nearly 200,000 ord formuting.


    Although he hadn''t bought a house yet, by saving till the end of the year and with some help from his parents, he could just about afford one in Star City.


    So now he naturally had the confidence to face Fang Minhui.


    As he thought about this, he involuntarily puffed out his chest a bit.


    "Sorry, senior, I probably won''t be free today. I have other things to do tonight."


    Fang Minhui shook her head; her main purpose today was to apany Shen Yuan to look at cars, and she still didn''t know if there would be other ns for the evening. Moreover, she didn''t want to get involved with Qin Yang.


    Qin Yang was slightly disappointed, but still pretended to be gracious, "I see, no worries. Maybe next time when you''re free, after all...."


    "Could we arrange a test drive?"


    At that moment, Shen Yuan poked his head out from the driver''s seat of the showroom car.


    Qin Yang had just been brushed off by Fang Minhui, and was already in a bad mood, now having his words interrupted only added to his frustration.


    He cursed silently, damn it, can''t afford it yet still wants a test drive.


    "Sorry, our boss took the Defender out today, so no test drives are avable."


    This excuse was hismon tactic when dealing with customers he perceived as having no real interest¡ªjust insist that the test drive vehicle was taken by the boss, as these customers wouldn''t know which one was the test car anyway.


    Can''t afford to buy, yet still asking for a test drive, wasting my time?


    "Taken by the boss?"


    Shen Yuan was stunned for a moment, not expecting Qin Yang to use such an excuse.


    He wasn''t new to cars; he had seen the Defender in the test drive parking area right outside the dealership before he even entered the door.


    Test vehicles were usually easy to recognize, typically having a LOGO stickered on the car body.


    But if this dealership didn''t offer test drives, he could simply go to another one.


    Qin Yang casually brushed off Shen Yuan and continued his advances on Fang Minhui, "How about it? You''re a junior now. You must be thinking about internships next semester, right? Have you considered where you might want to intern?"


    "Not yet."


    "You might considering here. The environment andpensation are quite good. Finding a job with a sry over ten thousand a month isn''t easy, and I could guide you too."


    Qin Yang said generously, his job was a source of pride for him and also his reassurance.


    Of course, he didn''t actually expect Fang Minhui toe here for an internship.


    The main point was to indirectly tell Fang Minhui that he was now earning over ten thousand a month.


    "Uh... no need."


    "Don''t disregard the recent down market for Land Rovers. By my estimation, there will be a rebound. Currently, all the carpanies are making electric cars, but they inherently have shorings, unlike fuel cars, which have developed over many years and have a historic depth."


    Seeing that Fang Minhui didn''t catch his previous meaning, Qin Yang promptly switched to discussing the broader situation.


    "Rebound," "shorings," and "historic depth" were terms he''d learned from a big V on some social tform¡ªthey sounded really high-end!


    Although he didn''t understand them fully, Qin Yang figured Minhui understood even less.


    This would also better highlight his depth of knowledge.


    "Uh....."


    Fang Minhui was somewhat speechless; her major was International Economics and Trade, so she was actually quite familiar with this kind of professional terminology andpletely understood what Qin Yang was saying.


    In her view, Qin Yang was merely trying to show off to her.


    Honestly, Fang Minhui found this approach pretty low; it was no different from Li Zhanpeng''s.


    Except Li Zhanpeng was more direct, while Qin Yang was a bit more roundabout.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    But so what if your sry is over ten thousand a month?


    She didn''t have the heart to tell Qin Yang that the two bags Shen Yuan bought for herst night almost equaled half a year of his sry.

 Chapter 20 I, a 23-year-old who bought my own house, a social elite. And you?

    Qin Yang saw that Fang Minhui still had no reaction, so he decided to throw a big card, "I''ve looked at a few houses recently and am nning to get on the propertydder by the end of the year.


    It''s quite sad to think about it, all the savings I''ve umted over the past two years are going to go on a house, and after I get on the propertydder at the end of the year, I''ll have to start paying the mortgage."


    "Ah~ Actually, all our hard work, when you get right down to it, is just working for capitalism."


    Although Qin Yang appeared to beining about social injustice, in reality, he was showing off. He even sighed wistfully to make it seem more genuine.


    In his mind, at the age of 23 or 24, having an ie of over ten thousand a month already made him an outlier among his peers.


    With the price of housing in Star City being over ten thousand per square meter, buying an apartment of around a hundred square meters would cost over a million, and the down payment would be at least three hundred thousand.


    Even though he had the support of his parents, he also had over a hundred thousand in savings in his pocket, and for the mortgage, he didn''t need to rely on his family; he could pay it himself.


    Ask around, how many 23-year-old men have that kind of ability?


    Perhaps this ssmate sitting next to Minhui?


    Don''t make meugh, this kid is still spending his parents'' money. After he graduates and struggles to find a job for a few years, he''ll be 27 or 28, and by then won''t he just be earning a few thousand a month as a dead sry?


    So Qin Yang was absolutely confident.


    That being said, he felt that this time Minhui must definitely understand the subtext of his words. He waited patiently for her response.


    But what Qin Yang didn''t realize was that he was now facing Fang Minhui, who had already witnessed Shen Yuan''s wealth.


    Fang Minhui admitted that among people of their age, having that ie was indeed not bad; after all, her parents''bined wages were just over ten thousand.


    But that was her opinion before.


    Justst night, she personally witnessed Shen Yuan''s extravagance.


    One meal could eat up one-third of your monthly sry, a casual stroll through a mall could cost you fifty or sixty thousand!


    But you, you still need to save for a down payment and a loan to buy a house, then most of the money you earn each month has to go toward paying the mortgage!


    Therefore, she really didn''t see what Qin Yang had to show off.


    Yet Fang Minhui didn''t want to burst his bubble, as she understood the principle of giving people enough room to step back. So she could only resort to casting a pleading look towards Shen Yuan on the disy car.


    Unfortunately, her look was in vain, for at that moment, all of Shen Yuan''s attention was on the Defender.


    Qin Yang noticed that Fang Minhui seemed somewhat distracted when facing him, especially since she kept ncing at Shen Yuan, which irked him.


    He didn''t know whether Minhui liked this kid or not. If that was truly the case, that would be terrible!


    Some things can''t be obtained by having a car and a house, like love. If Fang Minhui only had eyes for her ssmate, then no matter what he said, it would be useless.


    Ah~ Qin Yang sighed inwardly. It seemed Minhui, who hadn''t graduated yet, still retained some of that naive student innocence, not realizing the harshness of reality.


    It was obvious, wasn''t it? Following a poor student like that, forget about buying a house or a car in the future; even basic living security would be a problem.


    Feeling somewhat irritated, Qin Yang didn''t want to stay there any longer. Since he wasn''t going to buy and just looking was a waste of time, he simply said goodbye to Fang Minhui, "Well then, if there''s anything else, find meter, you''ve got my WeChat. I have a clienting over for paperwork, so I''m going to head out."


    After speaking, Qin Yang left without waiting for a reply, leaving behind what he thought was a very debonair silhouette.


    He hoped that after Minhui graduated, she would see the reality clearly and move away from those kinds of boys. Then she would realize that the gem of a boy she knew from before was truly worth entrusting her heart to.


    Shen Yuan was finished with his static experience and was eager to take a test drive. After all, you have to try on shoes to know if they fit.


    To know if a car suits you, you definitely have to give it a go.


    His previous 4 Series had good handling, precise steering, and smooth eleration. Now he was curious to see how thisrge Defender would drive and whether it would feel like steering a boat.


    ncing over instinctively, Shen Yuan noticed that only Fang Minhui was present; the salesman from before was nowhere in sight. "Where''s your ssmate, did he leave?"


    "Yeah, he said if there''s anything, to look for himter, he had to go," she replied.


    Fang Minhui was speechless for a moment. She hadn''t expected that this senior, two years her elder and having worked for so long, could still have such an immature vibe about him.


    Shen Yuan simply "oh"ed, thinking to himself that there were only two groups of customers in the Range Rover showroom and the salespeople were probably bored out of their minds, scrounging around for something, anything to do.


    "How''s your rtionship with this senior?"


    "Just acquaintances, we don''t really keep in touch much."


    Fang Minhui thought for a moment before speaking. Although Qin Yang had pursued her before, she felt there was no need to mention that to Shen Yuan.


    "Alright, got it."


    Shen Yuan thought since their rtionship was just so-so, there was no need to give him face. He called over the receptionist from before and said, "Excuse me, could you arrange another salesperson for me? I''d like to take a test drive."


    The receptionist nodded without much surprise and then headed towards the sales office.


    It''s actually quitemon for customers to change salespeople.


    Some customers are somewhat peculiar, maybe they took a dislike to a salesperson and wanted a change.


    Others, during the reception process, might have had some disagreements with the salesperson.


    And then there are even more ridiculous reasons, such as some male customers preferring female sales staff, while some female customers like being served by male sales staff, so she wasn''t surprised by much anymore.


    Of course, this time she didn''t think it was the customer''s fault. She knew what Qin Yang was like; he''d be reluctant to serve customers who showed no intention to purchase, and the sales manager had criticized him for this several times.


    However, Qin Yang''s performance wasn''t bad, so at most he''d just get a few words of criticism without any substantial punishment.


    After a short while, the receptionist returned with a new salesperson.


    This time it was a female salesperson. She looked to be in herte twenties, wearing sses, ck tights, a suit skirt, and high heels. She approached gracefully.


    Shen Yuan''s gaze was involuntarily drawn to her, seeing the saleswoman approach with a friendly smile, bowing slightly to him.


    Her white shirt grew taut with her movement, subtly revealing her curves as a gesture of respect to the customer.


    "Hello, my name is Chen Na, and I''m a sales consultant here."


    Shen Yuan nodded slightly in response, "Hello, please arrange a test drive for me."


    "Certainly, do you have your driver''s license with you?" Chen Na asked politely.


    Meanwhile, in the sales office, Qin Yang looked through the ss and saw that they had switched salespeople. He could not help but sneer, "What a joke. Just window shopping without buying, and now switching salespeople. Are they bored or just wasting time?"


    "Qin Yang, what''s up? Weren''t you just with a client?"


    At this moment, another male colleague, who had just finished cking off, came into the office and casually asked.


    His name was Xiao Yang, and he was a salesperson at the shop as well.


    Qin Yang pointed in that direction: "Look, they switched sales. Now it''s Chen Na taking care of them."


    "What''s the point in changing salespeople all of a sudden?"


    "He wants to take a test drive, but I told him the boss drove the test car away."N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Qin Yang shrugged, with an indifferent expression, "Just a student wanting to buy a Defender and asking for a test drive. Isn''t that just wasting my fucking time?"


    "What if he actually buys it? You might regret it then," Xiao Yang said half-jokingly.


    "Buy my ass. Just a broke loser trying to show off in front of a girl. I''ve seen this type plenty of times."


    "..."

 Chapter 21 Wait, Is This Guy Really Buying It?

    ```


    "Can I use a digital driver''s license or a photo?"


    "Sure, I''ll add you on WeChat and then help you register."


    In the showroom, Chen Na added Shen Yuan as a friend, checked the driver''s license he sent over to confirm it was still valid, and then went to handle the registration procedures.


    Actually, Chen Na had little hope for this customer.


    If he were truly an interested buyer, Qin Yang would not have treated him so coldly.


    Typically, other salespeople are also reluctant to serve customers who have been passed over.


    The main reason Chen Na took on Shen Yuan was that she hadn''t serviced any customers yet today, and this customer could be recorded as in-store traffic, making her daily report look a bit better.


    Otherwise, when the nightly report came out, the leadership would think she hadn''t done anything all day and had just been loafing around.


    Furthermore, she had a good rtionship with the receptionist and was willing to help out with this favor.


    Next, Chen Na had Shen Yuan sign the test drive agreement and then took him for a drive outside.


    After getting out of the car, Shen Yuan expressed his satisfaction, "The power is impressive; although the car isrge, it doesn''t feel cumbersome to drive."


    "Of course," replied Chen Na with a smile, "This model has a 6-cylinder 3.0T engine with 400 horsepower, and the maximum torque can reach 550."


    Shen Yuan nodded. The Defender was quicker to elerate than his previous 4-series, which took just over 7 seconds to go from zero to one hundred, while this model needed just over 6 seconds.


    The car was nice, and the saleswoman was pleasing to the eyes. Because the test drive was in the outdoor open air, the car had inevitably been sitting in the sun for a while, leading to a higher temperature inside.


    But Chen Na had thoughtfully started the car''s air conditioning in advance, bringing down the interior temperature.


    Shen Yuan took a moment to appraise the female salesperson. In terms of body and looks, she was on par with Fang Minhui.


    However, with sses, a skirt suit, and a white shirt, shecked some of Fang Minhui''s innocence but possessed an added touch of professionalism and intellectuality.


    In the current car industry downturn, 4S shops broadcasting live to grab attention often employ saleswomen with prominent headlights, dressed in ck stockings and short skirts.


    There have also been online ims that 4S shop female salespeople, in order to meet their sales targets, engage in "PY transactions" with male customers.


    Yet it was unknown whether the woman before him was like those mentioned online -- aside from making deals, could she also engage in "special" dealings?


    "Alright, let''s talk about the price. If the discount is right, I can make a decision today. Also, do you have any P400XS models in stock?"


    Shen Yuan was well acquainted with the vehicle''s specs and, within his budget, naturally wanted the highest configuration. But he also had to consider the wait time for cing an order.


    Chen Na was taken aback, wondering if she had heard wrong, and couldn''t help but turn to look at Shen Yuan.


    From the sound of it, was Mr. Shen nning on cing an order?N?v(el)B\\jnn


    You have to understand that with customers interested in the Land Rover brand, the sales cycle is usually quite lengthy.


    There''s a ssic saying online, "Toyotas won''t break, Land Rovers won''t fix," which has indeed given Land Rover a bad reputation.


    Indeed, Land Rover''s failure rate andint rate are among the highest in the luxury brand category, earning it the nickname "gas-guzzler."


    Therefore, the customer conversion rate for store visits is also rtively low; even with interest, it would generally take 3-4 visits to the shop before a sale might happen.


    Often, customers wouldn''t necessarily buy even if the salesperson talked their ear off.


    Yet, Mr. Shen had just mentioned... if the price is right, he could decide today?


    Something didn''t add up. If he really wanted to buy, why would Qin Yang have given up on servicing him?


    "Is there a problem?" asked Shen Yuan, noticing Chen Na''s strange expression.


    Chen Na paused for a moment, then quickly adjusted: "No problem. I''ll give you a quote in a bit, at the most favorable price. We don''t have it in stock at the moment, but there are two on the way, which should arrive at the shop within a week."


    "It''s okay to wait a few days."


    "Uh-huh."


    Chen Na took a deep breath, surprised that happiness hade so unexpectedly.


    Theirmission per car was very high; selling just two or three cars a month could make one''s monthly ie exceed ten thousand bucks.


    In the shop, a salesperson who could sell five or six cars a month was already overjoyed.


    Not to mention the Defender, whosemission was second only to Range Rover.


    ```


    Although it''s not as expensive as a Range Rover, it still costs nearly a million once it''s on the road.


    It''s really not something just anyone can afford!


    Customers like this, who look around for a bit and then straightaway decide to buy a luxury car worth millions after a test drive, are what they call angel customers to them!


    Qin Yang, oh Qin Yang... you really missed out on a fortune!


    Chen Na''s mood grew more and more delightful, she walked to her office with a smile to get a quotation booklet, and she even couldn''t help but rise onto the balls of her feet with excitement.


    Inside the office, Qin Yang was scrolling through short videos when he saw Chen Na walk in. He was about to make a snide remark, but upon noticing something off about Chen Na''s expression, he held his tongue.


    ??


    Isn''t this kind of action and expression something Chen Na shows only when she''s closing a deal?


    "Chen Na, how''s the customer''s level of interest?"


    Qin Yang asked tentatively, feeling slightly uneasy.


    "Not bad,"


    Chen Na casually replied, thinking to herself that he''d know once she closed the deal.


    Actually, she didn''t have a very high opinion of Qin Yang, who always acted picky with customers because he had stable performance numbers and left the others to clean up his messes.


    And before, Qin Yang had shamelessly pursued her, of course, she didn''t care for someone like Qin Yang.


    "Looking at Chen Na, the customer''s interest seems quite high," Xiao Yang said with augh from the side.


    He knew Chen Na was an experienced saleswoman with a good grasp of gauging potential customers, so there was a high possibility that this customer would make a purchase.


    Anyway, he wasn''t on good terms with Qin Yang. A previous order he missed out on because of Qin Yang had cost him the title of Sales Champion for the month, and missing out on the extra five thousand bucks for the monthly top sales award was something he still held onto.


    And whether or not the deal was closed, or with whom it was closed, it didn''t affect him, so he might as well stir the pot.


    "Actually, every customer whoes to the store has some level of interest."


    Chen Na said, smiling, proudly strutted out of the office.


    "Qin Yang, something''s not right,"


    Xiao Yang started to fan the mes on Qin Yang''s side after seeing Chen Na walk out so confidently.


    "Impossible, he won''t buy, it''s just a quote."


    Qin Yang was feeling nervous, but still sounded quite firm.


    "Hope so,"


    Xiao Yang smiled insinuatingly, while Qin Yang was actually thrown into turmoil. He craned his neck, watching the showroom''s every move closely.


    Half an hourter, after getting a quote and some negotiation, Shen Yuan decided, and the car would arrive within a week.


    The timing was eptable, so Shen Yuan nned to put down a deposit first.


    Chen Na thoughtfully prepared the contract for Shen Yuan and then escorted him to the cashier to ce the deposit.


    Meanwhile, Qin Yang in the office kept an eye on the showroom, and when he saw Chen Na leading Shen Yuan to the cashier, the expression on his face suddenly stiffened.


    ???


    No way, is this guy actually buying?


    Based on his experience, aren''t these customers supposed to just leave after a test drive, at most get a simple quote?


    Now he''s going to book the car?


    Qin Yang''s scalp started to tingle; he had sold 3 cars this month and was just one short of the mid-month bonus.


    A total of three thousand bucks, plus the Defender''smission¡ªthat''s seven thousand bucks!


    Qin Yang''s heart bled. It felt like 7000 bucks that should''ve been in his pocket were now leaping into someone else''s.


    Damn it, Fang Minhui! When you have such a rich customer, why didn''t you give me a heads-up?!


    .....

 Chapter 22 Cold Drink or Hot Drink?

    At the cashier, Shen Yuan casually swiped a 50,000 deposit.


    Luxury car brands typically require a deposit of 30,000 to 50,000, but Shen Yuan didn''t care, as he would have to pay the full amount anyway once the car was delivered.


    In the end, the agreed final price was 888,000, a lucky number. Chen Na even included some premium gifts like an explosion-proof film, headrests, and pillows.


    However, Shen Yuan knew the quality of these gifts from the dealership wasn''t great, so he didn''t take them.


    He nned to spend some money on better quality films and essoriester. After all, he had a shopping budget of 1 million, and even after subtracting the cost of the car, he would have more than enough left.


    Minhui had quietly apanied Shen Yuan throughout the test drive, price negotiations, and deposit payment today.


    Although she had already seen Shen Yuan''s financial power, she was still slightly shocked to see himpletely purchase a luxury car worth nearly 900,000.


    It''s great to be rich, to be able to just buy such an expensive car on a whim.


    Minhui couldn''t help but sigh inwardly, but she also felt somewhat worried because the female salesperson seemed a bit too enthusiastic in her service.


    Especially since she was also good-looking.


    Minhui subconsciouslypared herself with the salesperson, only to find she didn''t really have an edge over her.


    The main difference was in their styles; the saleswoman projected a knowledgeable professional woman''s image, highlighted by her tight white shirt and skirt suit, which entuated her figure.


    Back in the dormitory, Chen Ling had mentioned that guys liked this type of uniform and officedy look.


    Minhui sighed internally, feeling a vague sense of crisis, unsure if Shen Yuan would like this type of woman.


    Meanwhile, Chen Na was dealing with Shen Yuan for the first time, and she still hadn''t fully recovered from the initial shock.


    Seeing the receipt print out from the POS, Chen Na still found it hard to believe.


    After all, she had initially just hoped to log the flow of potential customers and hadn''t really expected him to make a purchase.


    But the oue was beyond her imagination!


    A Defender, paid in full, deal closed in just half an hour?


    She could never have dreamed of such a scenario¡ªtruly, she hadn''t seen such a straightforward transaction in her three years at the dealership.


    She wondered what profession Mr. Shen was in, considering his young age. She was surprised to see that he was only 21 years old from the driver''s license he provided.


    By this time, Shen Yuan had signed the receipt, and the cashier had issued an official receipt. Chen Na bowed slightly as she handed it over, "All set, Mr. Shen. Here is your receipt. I''ll get the contract stamped now. Please have a seat and enjoy a cup of tea."


    "Okay," Shen Yuan replied.


    After speaking, Chen Na took the contract and headed into the sales office to prepare the stamp.


    In the office, Qin Yang seemed deprived of all energy, slumped in his chair with a nk expression.


    Seeing Chen Na close a deal with a client he had been reluctant to attend to¡ªwho had just easily walked away with 7,000mission¡ªleft him feeling terrible.


    "Qin Yang, thanks for passing this client to me," Chen Na said while leaning over the desk to stamp the contract.


    From that angle, Qin Yang could see Chen Na''s attractive, well-shaped buttocks distinctly.


    But at the moment, he found it utterly tasteless and felt no urge to admire, only managing a bitter response, "Congrattions, Chen Na."


    "It''s okay, Qin Yang. It''s just one Defender. Maybe you''ll have amazing luck tomorrow and sell two Rangers?"


    Xiao Yang said with a chuckle, enjoying the situation, eager for Qin Yang to feel even worse.


    Qin Yang gave Xiao Yang a cold sideways nce. He knew that although it seemed like encouragement, it was actually meant to needle him.


    "Sell two Rangers my ass. Are Rangers so easy to sell?" He cursed inwardly and couldn''t be bothered to deal with Xiao Yang any further.


    Ten minutester, Chen Na hadpleted all the paperwork for Shen Yuan and walked them to the door, "Mr. Shen, if you have any issues, feel free tomunicate with us. The dealership will also make a follow-up call, could you kindly give us a perfect satisfaction score?"


    "No problem," Shen Yuan nodded, understanding staff had performance assessments based on customer satisfaction ratings, and knew what to do.


    "Did you drive here today?" she asked.


    "No, I took a taxi,"


    "Where do you live? If it''s not too far, can I drive you home?"


    Chen Na asked tentatively. They didn''t really offer a service to drive customers home, but Chen Na felt that maintaining a good rtionship with such a clear-cut and wealthy client was essential. Who knows, perhaps his friends or family might need a car in the future.


    That could really be a jackpot!


    It was just a one-time task, and coincidentally it was also time to leave work. He could go directly home after dropping him off, but most importantly, he could leave a good impression on this Mr. Shen.


    "No need, we can just take a taxi ourselves, thank you."


    Shen Yuan had been about to agree when Fang Minhui suddenly spoke up beside him.


    He paused, only then realizing that he had been chatting so pleasantly with Chen Na that he had neglected this girl.


    "Alright then, I won''t insist on sending you off."


    Chen Na smiled. She didn''t think much of it; it was normal for young girls to be a bit naive and jealous.


    However, she was past that stage, and moreover, she actually had no such feelings toward Mr. Shen, she was simply trying to maintain a good rtionship with the client.


    "Shall we go, Huihui, shall we take a taxi to go eat?"


    Shen Yuan nudged Fang Minhui''s shoulder, making a point of using a conjunction when addressing her.


    It''s normal for girls to be a bit temperamental, a little coaxing would do.


    "Oh." Fang Minhui replied expressionlessly.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    "Are you jealous?"


    "No."


    Fang Minhui kept her head down, not wanting Shen Yuan to see her real feelings.


    "Still saying no? Your expression says otherwise."


    Shen Yuan looked at Fang Minhui andughed, "I am just coborating with her as a salesperson and client, nothing more."


    "Who knows? You were scrolling through her social media just now, and for quite a while too."


    Fang Minhui pursed her lips, sullen, as Shen Yuan had just joyfully chatted with that seductress right in front of her,pletely disregarding her feelings.


    "Uh...."


    Shen Yuan gave an embarrassed chuckle: "Haha, it''s just a habit, I always tend to scroll through new friends'' social media."


    "Well.... no more next time."


    His excuse seemed reasonable, so Fang Minhui decided to give Shen Yuan another chance.


    In reality, Fang Minhui and Shen Yuan had no rtionship to speak of, and she didn''t know why she felt jealous.


    Yet, she just felt that Shen Yuan should center his life around her.


    At the same time, she deeply realized that Shen Yuan''s personality, along with his style of spending heavily, tended to attract other women easily.


    Like the seductress just now.


    At this moment, she felt slightly uneasy; if Shen Yuan were really lured away by another seductress, that would be troublesome.


    She should find a way to firmly secure Shen Yuan, the wealthy god, for herself.


    Yes! Secure him well!


    Fang Minhui firmly thought to herself.


    "Mm-hm, won''t happen next time."


    Shen Yuan nodded in assurance, though he thought to himself, not happening next time would be a miracle, I''m not that innocent.


    But he gently said, "Let''s go, we should go have dinner first, how about Western food today? And maybe visit IFC Mall afterward?"


    "Is this time to help pick out a gift for your sister?"


    Thinking of the IFC Mall lightened Fang Minhui''s mood somewhat.


    "This time, it''s for picking something for you."


    "But, you already bought me two bags yesterday."


    Fang Minhui, though somewhat expectant, still felt it was inappropriate to keep having Shen Yuan spend money on her, mainly as it might make him think she was too materialistic.


    "It''s fine, don''t all you girls love bags? Buying a few more won''t hurt, after all, there are seven days in a week, so you won''t have to repeat."


    Shen Yuan thought this was not up to her, spending on women always yielded three times the cashback, better she bought more so he could earn more.


    Fang Minhui attempted to decline further, but ultimately couldn''t convince Shen Yuan.


    That evening, Shen Yuan chose a fancy Western restaurant, emphasizing price over taste mainly for the triple cashback, and while ordering, he pondered before asking, "Huihui, do you want a cold drink or a hot one today?"


    Fang Minhui thought of something, her cheeks suddenly blushing, and after a long silence, she bit her lip and said, "Then... a cold drink..."


    ...

 Chapter 23 No Choice, He Gave Too Much

    Having spoken, Fang Minhui''s eyes were misty, and she bashfully lowered her head, wishing she could bury itpletely in her chest.


    She often scrolled through videos and jokes, and Chen Ling would inject these things into her from time to time, so of course, she knew what Shen Yuan meant by his words.


    He just wanted it, didn''t he...


    Meanwhile, the perplexed Shen Yuan on the opposite side was thinking, hold on, sis, I was just asking if you want a hot or cold drink, what''s with that expression?


    After a two-second pause, Shen Yuan realized, oh dear, her mind went there?


    To be honest, facing Fang Minhui who had studied dance and had a graceful figure, especially with her shy demeanor now, Shen Yuan also felt somewhat stirred.


    After all, thest time he had been with Zhou Wanting was, well, the time before thest.


    As a young man brimming with vitality, he had saved up quite a bit, and he really needed to spend it.


    So be it, so be it, Shen Yuan inwardly sighed, let this misunderstanding be more intense then!


    After dinner, Shen Yuan took Fang Minhui to the second floor of IFC Mall.


    This time, Shen Yuan first selected a Longines watch for Fang Minhui, from the La Grande series, a quartz watch priced at 12,800.


    Then, they purchased a COCO silver bracelet from Chanel, costing 20,800.


    Lastly, the handbag chosen was LV''s GO-14, with a price tag of 50,500.


    In total, he had spent 84,000, and the system''s triple cash-backted him a benefit of 168,000!


    And during this shopping trip, Fang Minhui''s Feel-good Index towards Shen Yuan had actually increased again, from the previous 76 to now 81, a full five-point rise!


    Seeing the change in the Feel-good Index above Fang Minhui''s head, Shen Yuan had a flicker of excitement in his eyes, as though he was not facing the ss belle of their ss, but a money tree that kept flowering and bearing fruit.


    Because for every three-point increase in the Feel-good Index, the system would also return the spending amount.


    Sure enough, Shen Yuan received another transaction notification on his phone.


    [Construction Bank]Your card ending in 0098 received an ie of 84,100 yuan on May 12th at 11:39, with a current bnce of 1,782,556.


    Of course, this included the final payment for ordering a car, and even after deducting thest payment of 830,000, the money he could spend had reached 940,000!


    ...


    At 9:30 in the evening, in the penthouse of Dafuhao 808, Fang Minhui was nervously sitting on the bed, fiddling with her phone.


    Chen Ling had just sent her a message on WeChat, asking when she would return to the dorm, and she had no idea how to respond.


    If she simply said she wouldn''t being back tonight, Chen Ling would definitely ask why. How could she not tell her?


    But if she told her the real reason... that she was with Shen Yuan...


    How embarrassing...


    Fang Minhui bit her pink lips, staring at the screen, feeling conflicted.


    On the other hand, she was also nervous.


    After Shen Yuan made his request tonight, she could have refused.


    They had only had their first date yesterday, so this development was really too fast.


    But then again, yesterday Shen Yuan had spent over fifty thousand on a bag for her, and today he had spent another eighty thousand, nearly 140,000 in total!


    That''s about as much as Fang Minhui''s parents made in a year.


    Fang Minhui nced at the bathroom, where the sound of "ssh ssh" water spraying could be heard; Shen Yuan should be finishing up his shower soon...


    Forget it!


    Fang Minhui gently bit her lower lip and replied: "Lingling, I won''te back tonight, if someone asks, just say I went to visit rtives."


    I''m sorry, Lingling, he''s given too much...


    Shen Yuan had finished his shower by now, stepping out with only a towel around him, his hair still dripping wet.


    He climbed onto the bed, circled behind Fang Minhui and enveloped her soft body in his arms, whispering softly in her ear, "Huihui, are you ready?"


    Fang Minhui''s body jolted as if electrified, and her face turned red to her ears as she bit her lower lip and said, "I haven''t showered yet..."


    "It doesn''t matter, I want you just the way you are."


    "..."


    ....


    Half an hourter, Fang Minhui curled up in Shen Yuan''s arms.


    Herplexion was rosy, her gaze foggy, as she was still savoring everything that had just happened.


    Indeed, it was not as dreadful as she imagined, aside from the initial 10 minutes, everything else, as Chen Ling said, wasfortable...


    Shen Yuan, on the other hand, was catching his uneven breath, slowly recovering, remembering that thest time he yed poker was two months ago, it really took some time to adjust after so long.


    Normally he didn''t exercise enough, otherwise, he wouldn''t be in such a state.


    Both of them stared nkly at the ceiling of the room for about ten minutes, then Fang Minhui suddenly turned over, her pale hand slowly moving downward...


    "Shen Yuan... how about... we?"


    "Let me rest a bit longer."


    "No... I want to now..."


    .....


    .....


    The next morning at 9 o''clock, Shen Yuan got up from the bed, his legs slightly shaky after beingpletely drained.


    The events of the previous night had left him somewhat unable to muster his strength.


    It wasn''t that he couldn''t handle it, just that he hadn''t expected the inexperienced Fang Minhui to be so fierce.


    Fuck, she really treated me like a goddamn work ox! Even oxen need to rest between work, don''t they?


    Meanwhile, Fang Minhui had just walked out of the bathroom after a shower, her skin wrapped in a towel, her cheeks faintly flushed, looking utterly content.


    "Shen Yuan, let''s get dressed, have breakfast first, and then head back to school," she said.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Fang Minhui walked over with a smile, linking her arm with Shen Yuan''s.


    "Sure, sure, you drained me of several months'' savingsst night, I should indeed replenish," Shen Yuan replied.


    "Is it really that exaggerated? All you guys talk about how you can always use that thing of yours..."


    "..."


    After having a buffet breakfast at the hotel, Shen Yuan and Fang Minhui returned to school. To avoid rumors, they parted at the school gate and went back to their respective dormitories.


    When Shen Yuan pushed open the door to Room 503 it was already 10:30, and as expected, Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin were sound asleep.


    This was the lifestyle of contemporary college students, as if not sleeping until noon meant losing out on a full weekend.


    The ones with partners were better off, at least they could go out for a date or a movie on the weekend, but singletons like Old Cao and Old Huang could only hole up under their nkets, ying with needle and thread.


    Shen Yuan casually pulled out a chair, ready to sort out his debt.


    After all, the System Daddy did offer cashback for repaying debt.


    Between Huabei, white strips, and credit cards, he owed a total of 52,000, which Shen Yuan paid off one by one.


    Additionally, Shen Yuan had a childhood friend who, knowing his family''s bankrupt state, had actively transferred 100,000 to him.


    Of course, Shen Yuan didn''t "line his own pockets" with this money ¡ª it was meant as emergency funds for the family, which he transferred directly to Old Shen once he received it.


    Shen Yuan found "Three-year-old''s Life" in his WeChat contacts and transferred the 100,000 yuan back to him.


    "Three-year-old''s Life" was actually Li Yuhang, a rich second generation like Shen Yuan used to be.


    He was the only brother Shen Yuan still got along well with now; after all, the fair-weather friends from before had kept their distance once they learned about his family''s bankruptcy.


    His dad, Old Li, owned a small factory producing medical equipment. Despite the severe impact on many industries that year, the equipment produced by Li Yuhang''s family was in high demand.


    Old Li seized the opportunity, offering five times the usual wages to bring back his workers over the New Year, working overtime to produce. It was said that in two years, he''d achieved a modest goal in earnings.


    But His son, Li Yuhang, was a wild card, refusing to take over Old Li''s legacy, insisting on making his own way in the world.


    Old Li probably felt relieved to let him bump his way through life and provided him with financial support. Li Yuhang had opened two hotpot restaurants, a KTV, and an escape room that had be an Inte sensation.


    As expected, they all lost money hand over fist.


    Yet, Li Yuhang was still not deterred, wanting to continue with a new bar. A few days earlier, he had messaged Shen Yuan toe to check out the bar''s decor.


    He knew Shen Yuan used to frequent bars and clubs, and might have some useful advice.


    However, Shen Yuan thought y was y, business was business. With different perspectives, he felt it best not to muddle things up, so he had not gone.


    After transferring the money, Li Yuhang didn''t respond; he had probably partiedte into the previous night, so Shen Yuan didn''t bother with him and decided to look for some fun.


    Just then, Fang Minhui sent a WeChat message saying she wanted Shen Yuan to join her for duo queue.


    Shen Yuan hadn''t expected this girl to be a League of Legends yer too, but as long as she wouldn''t drag him down, it was all good.


    "Which server?"


    "ck Rose."


    "I have an ount there, I''ll log in now."


    Shen Yuan was decent at LoL, tinum in one server, mainly ying AD and topne, although it had been a while and his skills were a bit rusty.


    However, ying in the ck Rose server, which he hadn''t really tackled ranked games on, would be fine for some low-level matches.


    "Old Huang, I''m borrowing your Alienware to y a bit."


    Shen Yuan called out,cking aputer of his own, he had to borrow Huang Haibao''s Alienware.


    "Go ahead."


    Old Huang turned in bed, muttering aint.


    "Damn, feisty now, are we!"


    Shen Yuan muttered under his breath, then booted up theputer.


    .....

 Chapter 24 It’s not like the stray dog was beaten up like this

    .....


    Before long, Shen Yuan had logged in and started a ranked match with "The Starving Cutie."


    The Cutie... whether cute or not is another matter, but definitely on the heavier side.


    About this, Shen Yuan had profound experiencest night.


    Most crucially, she was insatiable¡ªindeed, it was hard to fill her up.


    However, once they entered the valley, Shen Yuan realized how disastrous Fang Minhui was.


    They went botne together, Shen Yuan ying Caitlyn and Fang Minhui ying Blitzcrank. Ten minutes intoning, Fang Minhui hadn''tnded a single hook on the opponents.


    "I mean, sister, push forward a bit, don''t just hide behind me all the time."


    "Put an Exhaust on that Kai''Sa over there...."


    "Seriously, aren''t you going to use your ult?"


    Shen Yuan, headphones on, grumbled as the duoned for twenty minutes, and his kill-death ratio actually plunged to 0-5.


    And The Starving Cutie was even more appalling, her ratio reaching 0-8.


    Their team''s jungler and midnerpletely lost it, stayed at the fountain, and went all-out keyboard warrior, furiously typing away.


    After their base was destroyed, Shen Yuan helplessly said, "Let''s just y normal games...."


    Shen Yuan talked to Fang Minhui through his headset the whole game, disturbing Huang Haibao''s sleep until he couldn''t take it anymore. He got up cursing, "Old Third, it''s bad enough you didn''te back to the dormst night, now you''re deliberately keeping me from sleeping."


    "Dude, it''s practically a public service waking you up at this hour, on behalf of your parents."


    Shen Yuan shot back, not to be outdone.


    "Get lost!"


    Huang Haibao jumped out of bed, stepped into his slippers, went to the restroom to run some water, then came out brushing his teeth, muttering, "Who are you gaming with early in the morning, making all this noise?"


    Shen Yuan ignored him, focusing intently onning, because now both he and the opposing AD were at half health, with his own Kha''Zix lurking in the bush, about to take down the opposition.


    And The Starving Cutie''s Alistar was full health, with both sh and Ignite ready. As long as he could control them, they could take out both.


    "Go in now," Shen Yuan advised.


    Unexpectedly, upon receiving themand, The Starving Cutie first W''d forward, but then failed to press Q, directly pushing the opposing AD back under the tower.


    Kha''Zix had just emerged from the bush, fully capable of eliminating the enemy, but upon seeing this scene, he lost it and left a message in the game: "Go to hell!"


    "15."


    Huang Haibao, still brushing his teeth, nced at the game screen, and couldn''t help himself, almost spraying foam on Shen Yuan: "For fuck''s sake, who the hell is ying that Alistar? So fucking bad, can''t even do the W-Qbo?!"


    Shen Yuan, face full of frustration, couldn''t bear to look and quietly pressed B to recall.


    And on the other end of the inte, Fang Minhui was also blushing with embarrassment, realizing she had messed up Shen Yuan for the third game in a row....


    "Old Third, if it''s not working out, maybe switch your duo, man. With your level of AD, even tying a dog in the support role wouldn''t end up this bad."


    Huang Haibao scoffed from behind.


    "Enough with the bullshit, just focus on brushing your teeth."


    Although slightly displeased, it was important to maintain The Starving Cutie''s morale¡ªI can say things, but others can''t.


    "Shen Yuan, who''s that talking next to you?"


    Fang Minhui asked through the headset.


    "Just some idiot, ignore him."


    "The voice sounds familiar, isn''t that Huang Haibao?"


    "You guessed right, it''s that idiot."


    "Seriously, who is it, Old Third?"


    Huang Haibao sensed something was off. Who are they calling an idiot? That''s no way to talk about a bro.


    In front of his bro, that just wasn''t eptable!


    He instinctively leaned towards the screen, wanting to check the opponent''s ID, but was stunned once he did.


    "The Starving Cutie?"


    Huang Haibao rubbed his eyes, thinking he was seeing things because he wasn''t wearing sses, and wanted to take a closer look at that ID.


    After all, he yed LoL everyday in the dorm because he knew Fang Minhui loved the game.


    For this reason, he had even specially created an ID called "The Devil Wears Nada" in ck Rose.


    During the second semester of his freshman year, Huang Haibao had the fortune to ask Fang Minhui to y a round, but with his limited skills, hepletely couldn''t carry Fang Minhui.


    After a desperate three consecutive losses, Fang Minhui refused to game with Huang Haibao ever again.


    Since then, he had diligently practiced his LOL skills and finally, he advanced from the brave Bronze to the resolute Silver.


    Unfortunately, by that time, things had changed, and he never had the chance to team up with "Big Cutie" again.


    After triple-checking that it indeed was "Hungry Big Cutie," Huang Haibao was totally shocked¡ªwas the ss belle actually gaming with Old Third?


    Wait, could it be that Fang Minhui''s ount had been hacked?


    The first thing that came to Huang Haibao''s mind was this possibility, but then he thought it didn''t make sense¡ªwhy the hell would someone steal a Silver ount?


    More importantly, how was "Big Cutie" teaming up with Old Third?!


    "Old Third, you''re not telling me you''re gaming with the ss belle, are you?"


    Shakily asked Huang Haibao, his hand trembling so much that he could hardly hold his toothbrush.


    Old Third, you''re damn well dead!


    "Yeah, what''s up?"


    Shen Yuan replied nonchntly as he focused on hisne.


    "No, I mean, when did you start ying in this server?"


    Huang Haibao originally wanted to say "hitting on," but realizing that the ss belle was still on the line with Shen Yuan, he quickly changed his words.


    "The ss belle only has an ount in this server, where else could we y?"


    "Uh...why didn''t you tell me earlier that you were teaming up with the ss belle? I wouldn''t have said all that stuff just now."


    Unbelievably, the first thing Huang Haibao thought of was to leave a good impression, considering his previous cursing must have been overheard.


    "It''s okay, she doesn''t care about it anyway."


    Shen Yuan responded casually.


    "That''s not right, she must care about it, Old Third."


    Huang Haibao said, wanting to argue further, but suddenly realized that Shen Yuan hadn''t slept in the dormst night, right?


    He had no ce to stay at home and had just broken up with his senior, so where else could he sleep if not in the dorm?


    Huang Haibao paused for a moment, then looked back at theputer screen¡ªwas Shen Yuan gaming with the ss belle first thing in the morning?


    Putting everything together...


    It couldn''t be, could it?


    Huang Haibao''s jaw nearly dropped. This was his goddess after all. He stared nkly at Shen Yuan: "Old Third, don''t tell me you got together with the ss belle?"


    "Crap, is being with the ss belle such a weird thing?!"


    Shen Yuan cursed while still focusing on hisne.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    "It''s impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Huang Haibao was utterly dumbfounded.


    Just then, Shen Yuan''s side was truly losing badly, unanimously voting to surrender, he said into the headset, "Not ying anymore, logging off. Let''s battle another day!"


    Honestly, a spree of defeats could really dampen your mood, probably even affecting his mealtime as he''d still be thinking about the trivial matters from the game.


    After finishing his words, he logged off the game, closed theptop, and stood up, ready to head to the restroom.


    But turning around and seeing Huang Haibao''s dazed expression, he was taken aback.


    Man, it''s just a game, what the fuck is with that look?


    Oh, he remembered¡ªhe casually mentioned being with the ss belle earlier.


    Though he hadn''t anticipated Old Huang''s reaction to be so intense, clearly unable to ept the reality.


    Shen Yuan thought it best not to go public with this news, just having broken up with his senior, now to mess around with the ss belle?


    If people at school found out, they would mercilessly gossip about him!


    Of course, Shen Yuan wasn''t too concerned about his own reputation.


    The key was to consider Fang Minhui''s feelings, if such news spread, who knows what type of rumors she could end up facing, especially with some girls being so gossipy.


    "Chill, it was just a game with the ss belle."


    Shen Yuan patted Huang Haibao on the shoulder. "It was just a joke; why did you take it seriously?"


    Huang Haibao paused for half a second, then realizing and exploding in anger: "Damn it, Old Third, how could you joke about something like this?"


    "..."

 Chapter 25 Are they going to let him deal damage up close?

    "Let''s go, let''s hit the cafeteria first,"


    Shen Yuan patted his growling stomach, not understanding why he was so hungry; he had just had breakfast around 9 o''clock.


    Could it be that he had expended too much energyst night?


    They say women in their thirties are like wolves and in their forties like tigers, but Fang Minhui was only in her early twenties. How had she unlocked that level already?


    Shen Yuan sighed softly. It seemed he needed to exercise more regrly, or else he wouldn''t be able to handle such a seductress.


    "That damn Old Cao went to bed at the same time as mest night, at three in the morning, and he''s still lying in bed."


    By now, Huang Haibao had finished brushing his teeth, cleaned his face, and was putting on his sses from the desk.


    "That son of a gun can eat and sleep, and on top of that, he snores like a bear. Seriously deserves to die."


    Shen Yuan looked at Cao Shunjin, who was snoring thunderously, remembered how many times that guy had kept him awake at night, and felt mischievous. He climbed the bunkdder and yanked off the covers, "Fire! Fire! Get up!"


    Cao Shunjin jerked awake with a start, sitting up immediately, "Where''s the fire? Where is it?"


    He looked around, disoriented, realizing there was no altercation. Only two jerks in the room wereughing at him, and he cursed furiously, "Are you trying to kill me?!"


    Cao Shunjin''s expression was a sight to behold¡ªconfused from being half asleep, panicked from the scare, and a bit of rage for being rudely awakened from a sweet dream.


    "Hurry up and get out of bed. Let''s go downstairs for breakfast," Shen Yuan said with augh.


    With such a ruckus, Cao Shunjin was now wide awake and could no longer sleep. Grumbling, he got up, took care of his hygiene in a matter of minutes, and followed Shen Yuan downstairs to the cafeteria.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Once at the cafeteria and after getting their meals, they sat down when Cao Shunjin suddenly remembered something, "There''s a ss dinner tonight. You guys going?"


    Shen Yuan paused, perplexed. What was the point of a dinner when everyone saw each other in ss every day? What was there to gather for?


    Huang Haibao''s head shook like a bobblehead, "Nope, not going."


    "Why not?"


    Cao Shunjin asked while eating.


    "Didn''t you see the group chat for our ss? Li Zhanpeng, that bastard, went to the 4S shop this morning and booked a BMW. He even posted the booking contract in the group," Huang Haibao said indignantly.


    "I suspect he suggested the ss rep schedule the dinner specifically for today," added Huang Haibao.


    Shen Yuan normally didn''t pay attention to the ss group chat; he had it muted, and Cao Shunjin had just woken up and hadn''t noticed the messages either.


    Both of them took out their phones simultaneously to check the ss chat and indeed found 99+ unread messages.


    They scrolled to the top of the chat history, and sure enough, there was Li Zhanpeng''s smug message, "The weather is nice this weekend, I suggest everyone go out and enjoy it."


    But the real kicker was the picture he attached. At a nce, it was just a clear blue sky, but in the bottom right-hand corner, you could see the stand from a BMW 4S shop with a clear BMW logo.


    After that picture was posted, people started replying immediately, "Damn, Brother Peng is picking up a BMW?"


    "Brother Peng is the man. Which BMW model did you book?"


    "No matter which model, it gotta be at least 300k, right?"


    "Man, even ten years after graduation, I probably won''t be able to afford a BMW."


    "Brother Peng, I only have one question: are the female sales reps at the BMW 4S shop hot?"


    Many more sycophantic messages followed, and Li Zhanpeng, amidst everyone''s shock, coolly dropped another line with a picture of the booking contract.


    "It''s not that expensive; BMW is giving big discounts now."


    Shen Yuan opened the picture: the model was a BMW 3 Series 325Li model, costing 280,000 on the road, and the key detail was the payment method: one-time payment.


    Once that was out, there was another round of shock and awe in the group chat.


    "See? That''s what the dinner will be tonight¡ªprobably just another one-man show by Li Zhanpeng," Huang Haibao muttered contemptuously, thinking that the dinner would only serve as a showcase for Li Zhanpeng to unt his wealth. Was he expected to go there and be part of the audience?


    Especially since their dorm room 503 was not on good terms with Li Zhanpeng.


    Now that Old Third had fallen to the status of a debt-burdened generation, there was no one left in the ss to put a damper on Li''s arrogance.


    "If we don''t go, wouldn''t our ss fees of two hundred per semester be in vain?"


    Cao Shunjin''s eyebrows drooped. Every semester, two hundred in fees were collected, which were mostly spent on these meals that weren''t even filling. But the thought of not attending and letting the others splurge his money on food and drink made him feel even worse.


    "Damn! The ss rep and the Youth League secretary never ask our opinions about these dinners," Huang Haibao cursed, realizing this problem.


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help butugh at the lively conversation in the ss group chat, finding Li Zhanpeng''s attempts at showing off rather fucking adorable.


    But then again, back when everyone was still in school, getting around by bus or bicycle was the norm, with very few even riding electric scooters.


    Under such circumstances, having a ssmate who could already drive a BMW was indeed something worth boasting about.


    Shen Yuan wasn''t exempt from vanity either; when he bought his 4 Series, a bit of show-off was definitely part of the appeal.


    But these were all toys Li Zhanpeng had yed and done with, and besides, Shen Yuan didn''t bother with such low-level boasting, let alone fucking posting the car booking contract in the group chat.


    Shen Yuan thought that a get-together with such a backdrop was pointless, and since the ssmates saw each other every day, he shook his head, "Go ahead if you like, I''m not going."


    Upon hearing this, Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin exchanged a look as if they had realized something.


    After a long silence, Huang Haibao sighed, patted Shen Yuan on the shoulder, and offered words offort, "Old Third, we understand."


    They all knew that Shen Yuan''s family had gone bankrupt and had sold their house and car.


    Furthermore, Li Zhanpeng had always been outshone by Old Third, which is why he had never liked him.


    Now that Li Zhanpeng had booked a car, he was at the peak of his arrogance and might say some sarcastic shit about Old Third in the evening.


    With so many ssmates around that night and Old Third being someone who cared about face, it was better not to attend at all.


    "You don''t know shit!" Shen Yuan said irritably.


    After high school graduation, Shen Yuan had attended one get-together, which had been truly boring.


    Their ss was an advanced ss filled with top students; half of them were admitted to top universities such as those ranked under 985 and 211 project, and there were even two who met the Tsinghua University and Peking University admission scores. Even the ones who fell short were epted into first-tier universities.


    As for someone like Shen Yuan who only made it into a second-tier university, there were only three or four others, and he really didn''t stand out in that group.


    After all, student life wasn''t like society; once you enter society, people measure you by your annual ie or social status.


    In high school, the discussions were all about exam scores and problem-solving methods.


    inly put, back then, it was a chance for the top students to show off.


    Of course, they were now juniors in college, which is like stepping halfway into society, and many had already adopted the antics of societal folks, beginning to judge friends based on utilitarian values.


    For instance, some would assess whether a person was worth befriending based on their family background and social status.


    Like the few people who were just kissing Li Zhanpeng''s ass in the group chat, it was clear they were just brown-nosing.


    Everybody wasn''t stupid; actually, not many liked hanging out with someone of Li Zhanpeng''s nature, but they thought his wealthy family background was worth getting on his good side ahead of time.


    So at tonight''s gathering, it was likely to be filled with those "seasoned" ssmates kissing Li Zhanpeng''s ass.


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan''s WeChat "ding-dong" suddenly rang, pulling him out of his thoughts.


    He opened it and saw that it was a voice message from "Three-Year-Old" Li Yuhang.


    Shen Yuan yed it, the voice was groggy, almost unclear about what he was saying, probably just after waking up.


    The gist was, "How the hell do you know I''m short on cashtely, you damn timely motherfucker?" followed by an invitation for Shen Yuan toe over for dinner and hit the bars that night, just to chill.


    Shen Yuan wasn''t interested in clubbing or dancing at the moment and was about to send a voice message to politely decline, but then, he suddenly heard the System''s voice in his head.


    [Mission: A perfect life needs not only the favor of the opposite sex, but also a strong career foundation.]


    [Timed Mission: The host will receive an exclusive investment fund of 1 million, and must invest all of it within one week.]


    [Mission Reward: Any ie earned frommercial activities will be doubled.]


    Wow!


    Shen Yuan was intrigued; the System''s task had arrived again, and this time it was career-oriented.


    In fact, he had also been worrying about this issue for thest couple of days, considering all the money in his ount needed to be spent frequently, there had to be a source, right?


    Otherwise, people might suspect he got the money through improper means.


    So he really needed to invest in a business to cover up his rapidly swelling assets.


    Shen Yuan observed the panel carefully, noting that the System''s rewards were very generous as well. As long as he made a profit, he would receive double the cashback.


    This meant that any business venture he invested in, as long as it was profitable, would see decent returns even if the margins were slim, thanks to this doubling effect.


    Upon more thought, even losing money could turn a profit.


    For example, suppose a store''s daily revenue is 10,000, but the operating costs are 12,000, resulting in a loss of 2,000;


    However, with the System''s double revenue cashback, one could make 20,000, minus the 12,000 operating costs,ting a profit of 8,000. That''s a profit of 66.6%!


    ...

 Chapter 26 Anyone who didn’t know would think he was the one who treated us to this meal

    Shen Yuan suddenly remembered that Li Yuhang''s speakeasy was in the renovation stage, maybe he could invest in it for fun?


    Li Yuhang''s dad had previously provided him with financial support, opening two hotpot restaurants, one KTV, and one inte-famous escape room store.


    Unfortunately, the guy wasn''t a business prodigy, but rather a business "ghost genius."


    Millions were thrown in without making a ssh.


    It''s also fortunate that his dad''s family assets are hefty, enough to withstand his wasteful ways.


    Some people are born with a golden spoon in their mouth, and no matter what they do, they have their parents to fall back on; clearly, Li Yuhang is such a person.


    Back when Old Shen''s business was still doing well, Shen Yuan was also such a person.


    But speaking of which, he just didn''t know what Li Yuhang''s business n for the speakeasy was, and whether it would be profitable?


    ording to Shen Yuan''s analysis, even if the speakeasy had slim profits or even losses, he could still make money.


    As long as Young Master Li''s side wasn''t too outrageous.


    And this kind of investment required Shen Yuan only to provide the capital, while the operation and management could be handed over to Li Yuhang.


    Moreover, the System issued a time-limited task to quickly invest the money to obtain double revenue cashback.


    Shen Yuan wanted to be an absenteendlord and also wanted to invest the exclusive gold quickly, so maybe investing in Li Yuhang''s speakeasy was a good choice.


    The two have been ying together since kindergarten, attended the same school during elementary and middle school, but starting from high school, a watershed, they went to different schools.


    Although Shen Yuan''s grades were average, he managed to keep up with his studies and performed quite well in the exams, barely getting into a key high school, and then Old Shen spent money to put him into the experimental ss.


    However, Li Yuhang was aplete mess, ended up in an ordinary high school, and then attended a bottom-tier university.


    Now, he wasn''t attending sses at the university, hanging out outside every day, iming to be starting a business.


    His dad, Old Li, didn''t care about him much, and the school was even more helpless.


    Mainly because the two have known each other since they were in open-crotch pants, and both sides knew each other''s character thoroughly, his family was also wealthy, so there shouldn''t be any disputes in the future.


    Of course, the current key issue was whether his speakeasy was short on capital and whether he was hoping for a partner to start the business with him.


    Anyway, the guy had just asked him to go out for a meal and hang out in a bar, so he might as well meet up with him tonight.


    Thinking this, Shen Yuan replied with a WeChat message to Li Yuhang, "Send me your location; daddy wille to y hard with you tonight."


    Not long after, Li Yuhang sent back a couple of voice messages. The first long series was clearly cursing, Shen Yuan knew him too well and simply didn''t bother to listen.


    Thetter set was about the matter at hand, mentioning to be there at half-past six sharp.


    Then he added a location "Nanjing Restaurant."


    Nanjing in Star City also has a bit of fame for its restaurant, specializing in Hunan cuisine, costing around 300-500 per person not including drinks.


    This guy, just going to such a nice restaurant for a casual meal, is still as extravagant as ever, Shen Yuan silently criticized in his heart.


    Even though Shen Yuan himself had spent tens of thousands on women in the past two days, it seemed even more wasteful.


    But Shen Yuan''s main goal was the cashback, so essentially, he was out to make money.


    At that moment, Shen Yuan and Huang Haibao were almost done eating, quietly waiting for the big-eater Cao Shunjin.


    Finally, after Cao Shunjin devoured his meal like a whirlwind, he let out a loud, satisfied belch, "Let''s go, back to the dorm."


    Back in the dorm, after shooting the breeze with Old Huang and Old Cao for a bit, Shen Yuan started feeling sleepy and as soon as he touched the bed, he fell into a deep sleep.


    But to his surprise, when he woke up, he was the only one left in the dorm, and outside it had already gotten dark!


    Shen Yuan checked his phone; it was already six o''clock!


    Shoot, he had promised Li Yuhang to go to dinner at six-thirty!


    From the International campus to Nanjing Restaurant was at least ten kilometers, which usually took over half an hour without traffic, let alone that today was Saturday and the roads would definitely be congested.


    Shen Yuan quickly got up from the bed, put on his shoes, and while running, used his phone to hail a DiDi.


    Damn it, he usually only slept for an hour at noon, why did he sleep for so long today!


    How much did he overexert himselfst night to be so drained now?


    Shen Yuan cursed himself and hurriedly ran towards the campus entrance.


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    Meanwhile, as Shen Yuan sprinted with all his might, Chen Ling and Fang Minhui were arm in arm, about to enter Jinfeng Hotel, not far from the International campus.


    Jinfeng Hotel was one of the nicer choices around the International campus, both for its atmosphere and its food. It was the go-to ce for students when they had ss dinners.


    "So, what did Shen Yuan say, is heing or not?" Chen Ling asked on the side.


    "He hasn''t replied to my message yet."


    Fang Minhui furrowed her brow slightly, feeling a bit displeased. Logically, afterst night, things had progressed to a certain point between them. Shen Yuan should cherish her more, yet there had been no messages all afternoon!


    Chen Ling tilted her head up thoughtfully before a possible exnation dawned on her. She smirked, "Don''t tell me you drained him dryst night, and he''s still catching up on sleep now?"


    Fang Minhui''s delicate face immediately blushed red as she whispered, "How could that be possible, don''t talk nonsense!"


    "Why couldn''t it be possible, with your figure, even I couldn''t withstand it!"


    Chen Ling said with squinted eyes, as if she could see through one''s heart, "And whether I''m talking nonsense or not, you know yourself."


    Fang Minhui quickly avoided her gaze, and upon thinking about it carefully, it did seem like there might be some truth to what Chen Ling had said.


    Last night, she had indeed been quite... demanding. He... might actually be sleeping.


    As they spoke, they had reached the door of the reserved private dining room and pushed it open to enter.


    Almost the entire ss of International Trade ss 2 was there, filling the room.


    The private dining rooms at Jinfeng were specially designed for the international institution, amodating 4-5 tables each, with no problem seating about ten people at each table.


    Li Zhanpeng, who had been restlessly standing and looking around inside the private dining room, saw Fang Minhui walk in. His eyes lit up and he immediately went up to show his attentiveness.


    "Minhui, I saved a seat for you, sit here," he said.


    Li Zhanpeng pulled out a chair at the main table for Fang Minhui, putting on a gentlemanly air.


    "No need, we''ll sit over here."


    Fang Minhui didn''t look at him and responded indifferently, choosing another table where more girls were sitting.


    Chen Ling, who had been ignored since they entered, silently followed Fang Minhui to their seats, internally grumbling: You don''t even see me, no wonder you can''t win over Minhui, serves you right!


    Coinciding with her impression of Li Zhanpeng''s stinginess during movie watching and breakfasts, her opinion of him fell even further.


    Li Zhanpeng''s face showed a moment of embarrassment before he regained hisposure, cleared his throat and announced, "Everyone''s here, so we can start now!"


    "Our lovely counselor couldn''t make it today because she had othermitments, so she asked me, ahem, our ss president, to apologize to everyone on her behalf."


    "Shen Yuan hasn''te yet, has he?"


    Someone from the crowd suddenly mentioned this.


    As soon as the words were out, everyone instinctively started looking for him, only to realize that he indeed hadn''t arrived yet.


    Li Zhanpeng frowned and cursed inwardly, annoyed. Why bring up that guy out of the blue!


    Yet he too subconsciously looked around for Shen Yuan and felt quite regretful when he found him absent.


    This damn guy, he couldn''t have known I was nning to show him up today and decided to skip on purpose, could he?


    "Forget it, let''s not wait for him. ss 2 won''t have one more or one less with him," Li Zhanpeng said with a displeased face. Though inside he felt it was a pity, his monologue had to go on, so after a brief pause, he continued earnestly,


    "The thing is, I proposed this gathering because next semester some of our ssmates will start their internships and we will all head in different directions. Opportunities to meet will be scarcer, so I suggested we organize this get-together before this semesteres to an end..."


    While Li Zhanpeng delivered his impassioned speech, Cao Shunjin and Huang Haibao sat in the corner of the private dining room, quietly watching his performance.


    "How on earth can this guy talk so much, isn''t this supposed to be the ss president''s speech? And yet he''s said it all himself," Cao Shunjin couldn''t help but mutter under his breath, not aware that the ss president, Yan Song, was sitting right at the next table.


    Their rtionship was quite good, so with an awkward cough, Yan Song intervened, "He told me earlier that he''d like to give tonight''s toast."


    "Damn! Why are you sitting here, President? Shouldn''t you be sitting at the main table?"


    "Don''t get me started. Li Zhanpeng showed up at the private dining room after 4 p.m., and he arranged for all the attractive girls and his buddies to sit at the main table with him."


    Hearing Yan Song''s exnation, Huang Haibao grew even more incensed, "This heartless creature! If someone didn''t know better, they''d think he was the one treating everyone!"


    "....."

 Chapter 27 No wonder youre in a traffic jam!

    Nanjing Restaurant, inside the opulent and spacious "Riding the Dragon" private dining room.


    A well-dressed group of men and women were sitting on the sofas in the side hall, cracking jokes, boasting, and roughhousing.


    "Young Master Li, who else are we waiting for? I''m practically starving to death!"


    One of the young men, with slicked-back hair and decked out in a POLO shirt, couldn''t help butin, as it was already getting close to seven o''clock, and everyone was getting hungry.


    "Why the rush, dumbass, aren''t there fruit tters and snacks on the table? Munch on those in the meantime."


    The youth addressed as Young Master Li snapped back at him, then picked up his phone and sent a voice message to the contact saved as "Yuan clown": "You mutt, it''s already half-past six, where the hell are you?"


    He was Li Yuhang, the organizer of tonight''s gathering, and also a childhood friend of Shen Yuan''s.


    But after sending the voice message and waiting for a while without getting a reply, he bluntly said, "Forget it, I''ll ask them to start serving the dishes, who knows when that kid will show up."


    Hearing this, the group of young men and women sighed with relief and got up to take their seats at the main dining area.


    And the young man in the POLO shirt who had spoken earlier strolled over with his hands in his pockets, carefree, "That''s more like it, no need to wait for the unimportant ones, the important people would certainly never bete."


    Li Yuhang shot him a nce but didn''t say much. His name was Lin Guangyao, and they had a pretty good rtionship, able to call each other brothers when drunk, though sometimes Lin''s character was indeed questionable.


    "Speaking of whom, who exactly are we waiting for, making us wait so long?"


    Once Lin Guangyao sat down, he casually draped his right hand over the shoulder of a girl sitting next to him and asked.


    "Shen Yuan, don''t you know him?"


    Li Yuhang remembered he had organized a bar gathering before, and that had been the first time Lin Guangyao and Shen Yuan had met.


    However, everyone got really hammered that night, and by thetter half, the two of them were drunkenly hugging each other''s shoulders and calling each other brothers.


    "Why invite him?"


    Upon hearing the name "Shen Yuan," Lin Guangyao''s brow furrowed.


    His family owned two factories that produced automobile essories, making close to ten million in profit per year. Although that didn''tpare to Li Yuhang''s family wealth, in their circle, his status was significant.


    The world has always had a divide between rich and poor¡ªapart from the gap in wealth, there was also a gap in horizons, thinking, and concepts.


    Shen Yuan''s family had gone bankrupt, and he was no longer part of their circle, even falling to a different social ss altogether.


    Therefore, Lin Guangyao felt that it was important to draw clear boundaries and cut ties with such "lower-ss people."


    "Bitch, I''m the one treating tonight, it''s not costing you a penny, what''s there to be unhappy about?"


    Li Yuhang couldn''t help but curse, knowing that Lin Guangyao was very snobbish and only liked to befriend those of equal family standing.


    Although there were indeed ss differences in reality, Shen Yuan had been his friend for many years, so they could not be considered equal.


    He''d invited Shen Yuan today mainly to rx¡ªhave a meal, some drinks, and then hit the bars to enjoy themselves.


    After going through bankruptcy, Shen Yuan wasn''t in great spirits. He had declined several invitations before, but today, he had finally agreed toe out.


    Li Yuhang suspected it had something to do with Zhou Wanting.


    Shen Yuan used to hang out with Zhou Wanting often, and she would asionally join them, so Li Yuhang had also added Zhou Wanting as a friend on WeChat.


    But just yesterday, he noticed Zhou Wanting''s social circle had disyed a single line to him, and out of curiosity, he couldn''t resist sending a WeChat message asking about it, only to be greeted with a red exmation mark in response.


    Li Yuhang figured that bitch Zhou Wanting had dumped Shen Yuan and also decided to remove him from WeChat.


    So Li Yuhang felt even more that he should help Shen Yuan loosen up; after all, facing the double blow of family bankruptcy and getting dumped, anyone would be sad and frustrated.


    As for Lin Guangyao, he felt somewhat displeased inside. Everyone present was a respectable person, with stable family backgrounds. There was no need to bring that harbinger of bad luck over; getting involved with his misfortune would be bad.


    He had more respect for Li Yuhang, after all, Li Yuhang''s family was richer than theirs, so Lin Guangyao thought he wouldn''t quibble with him this time.


    With nothing better to do, he turned to look at his Inte celebrity girlfriend, her face full of tech vibes and even her chest stuffed with plenty of silicone.


    But the feel was still okay. Thinking this, he couldn''t help but let his right hand wander down to the deep part of her cleavage.


    The influencer''s face showed a sh of rm as she quickly pressed down his salty pig hand, whispering in a clipped tone, "What are you doing, there are so many people here."


    "What''s the big deal? There are no strangers here."


    Lin Guangyao narrowed his eyes to slits, actually reveling in this dynamic. The less willing the girl, the more excited he became.


    Having said that, he didn''t care about the looks from others and continued his unseemly fidgeting.


    However, after several unsessful attempts, he felt somewhat deted and turned to a young man who bore a slight resemnce to him, "Cousin, didn''t your girlfriend say she''d being over tonight? Why isn''t she here yet?"


    "She said there''s a traffic jam, and it will take about another fifteen minutes."


    The man next to him responded. He was Xie Haijie, Lin Guangyao''s cousin, probably in his early thirties, dressed in professional attire.


    "Is that so."


    Lin Guangyao smiled faintly, but a wicked thought surged in his heart.


    His cousin had snagged a top-notch car saleswoman, and from the photos he had seen, her legs were plump and long in stockings, her upper half authentic through and through.


    Most importantly, when clothed in a figure-hugging miniskirt and white blouse, it was the epitome of officedy allure¡ªno man could resist!


    The influencer girl next to him didn''t hold a candle to that saleswoman.


    He wondered what kind of luck his cousin had stumbled upon tond such a girlfriend.


    Actually, his cousin came from a very average family background. His parents, Lin Guangyao''s uncle and aunt, ran a small business, and the initial startup capital for their venture was borrowed from Lin Guangyao''s parents.


    Now, his cousin was a sales manager at GAC Honda, a position he got with the help of Lin Guangyao''s parents.


    His cousin''s family were all beneficiaries of his family''s generosity, so Lin Guangyao always looked down on his cousin''s lot.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    To him, his cousin''s family was practically a vassal to theirs.


    Especially this cousin, who didn''t even qualify to be at this kind of gathering. If it weren''t for him bringing him along, how could he even be at the table?


    As for his cousin''s girlfriend, seeing as she was just a girlfriend and not yet married, he was free to try his luck with her, right?


    Who knows, maybe his girlfriend would suddenly take a fancy to him?


    Lin Guangyao was delighting in the thought of that photo, vaguely looking forward to it, his hand again mischievously exploring his influencer girlfriend''s cleavage.


    The dishes were already being served one after another. Seeing that Shen Yuan hadn''t arrived yet, Li Yuhang simply told everyone to start eating.


    But just then, the door to the private dining room was pushed open and Shen Yuan walked in with a smile, saying, "Sorry to keep everyone waiting."


    "Looks like I''ve arrived just at the right time, the dishes have just started toe out."


    "You damn dog, why the hell are you sote?" Li Yuhang couldn''t help but curse.


    Shen Yuan, making himselffortable next to Li Yuhang, replied with a smile, "Traffic jam on the road, plus I suspect the Didi driver took a detour. The navigation showed 10 kilometers before I hailed the cab, but when I arrived, the Didi settlement page showed 13 kilometers."


    "Damn, there''s even a Didi driver who takes detours? Comin about that son of a bitch!"


    Li Yuhang chimed in with the invective.


    Upon hearing the word "Didi," Lin Guangyao''s annoyance grew.


    Everyone here arrived by car, whether Mercedes or BMW, and you, motherfucker, took a Didi? No wonder you got stuck in traffic!

 Chapter 28 Stirred by What One Sees

    As Xie Haijie heard that the young man had arrived by "DiDi", he suddenly felt superior again.


    He was a sales manager at a 4S store, with an annual sry of four to five hundred thousand, driving a 300,000-yuan Crown, and was considered elite wherever he went.


    But today, he hade with his cousin Lin Guangyao, whose family was very wealthy, with an uncle who was an entrepreneur making tens of millions annually.


    He knew that the backgrounds of the others present were just as affluent as his cousin''s family.


    For him, everyone at the event was a valuable connection to make, forming the basis for his future climb up the socialdder.


    Therefore, facing these dazzling wealthy second generations, he felt that his achievements and ie were not worth mentioning, even developing a sense of inferiority.


    However, now that he heard someone had arrived by taxi, he regained his sense of superiority, and his chest involuntarily puffed up a bit.


    "You''re the lucky one, everyone else drove their own car, but I didn''t expect you already had a driver," Lin Guangyao said while picking at his food, his words tinged with sarcasm.


    The remark was passive-aggressive and somewhat grating, but Shen Yuan just smiled and didn''t argue. He was above quibbling over such trivial matters, especially with someone as worthless as Lin Guangyao.


    After his family went bankrupt, the notifications on his WeChat decreased significantly. All his so-called "brothers" started to avoid him, with some even deleting him as a contact as if he would start borrowing money from them.


    It was a sharp demonstration of the saying, "When misfortune strikes, friends be strangers."


    So Shen Yuan had long seen through these people''s true colors.


    Only Li Yuhang didn''t look down on him and continued to maintain their friendship.


    Today, his main reason foring was to talk to Li Yuhang about investing in his speakeasy, so he couldn''t be bothered to spar with them verbally.


    Seeing his good friend being mocked, Li Yuhang could hardly restrain himself from retorting, but Shen Yuan knew his childhood friend''s character well and patted his thigh under the table, indicating it was alright.


    Just then, the door to the private dining room was pushed open again, and a woman dressed in professional attire and high heels walked in gracefully.


    "Sorry for the dy, there was traffic on the road," she said as she entered, bowing to everyone as an apology, and then walked towards Xie Haijie, who was waving at her.


    With the arrival of this professional OL looker, every man''s eyes in the room immediately lit up, their gazes attracted to her.


    She was wearing a grey jacket over a tight-fitting white U-neck shirt, which clearly entuated a generous bust.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Most crucially, those long, meaty legs were wrapped in ck stockings.


    As soon as this outstanding woman appeared, the several techy-looksdies instantly dimmed inparison, with the men''s eyes involuntarily lingering on her.


    Lin Guangyao, in particr, with a faint smile on his face, kept sizing up the woman, a hint of lewdness flickering in his eyes.


    Shen Yuan was slightly surprised, because this woman was actually Chen Na, the saleswoman who had assisted him at the store yesterday.


    Chen Na was wearing a grey business suit jacket today, which,pared to yesterday''s formal attire, added a hint of casualness, but still highlighted her figure.


    Facing the envious looks from everyone, Xie Haijie''s vanity swelled.


    The things a man can show off, aside from cars and houses, boiled down to women.


    His financial resources and that 300,000-yuan car seemed somewhat humble in this setting.


    But now it was different because his girlfriend had arrived to back him up.


    Xie Haijie''s lips curled into a slight smile, thinking he might not be able topete with them in terms of money, but his girlfriend was better looking than theirs!


    "Cousin, introduce us to your girlfriend," Lin Guangyao said with a sly smile.


    Xie Haijie couldn''t wait to stand up and said with a smile, "Her name is Chen Na, a salesperson at the Jaguar Land Rover 4S Store, with pretty good performance. If anyone needs to buy a car, you can look for her."


    Chen Na also stood up, nodding to everyone with confidence and ease.


    Honestly, she didn''t really want toe tonight.


    After all, she had just established a rtionship with Xie Haijie and meeting his friends so soon didn''t seem appropriate.


    But she couldn''t resist Xie Haijie''s persistent cajoling, and the fact he had bought her a Coach bag worth over four thousand a couple of days ago was why she reluctantly agreed.


    Chen Na nodded to each person in turn, but when her gaze swept over Shen Yuan, she paused¡ªwasn''t he the handsome guy who booked a car yesterday, and what was he doing here?


    She had a deep impression of Shen Yuan, who dashed out 880,000 yuan for a Land Rover Defender in less than half an hour. Generous customers like him were rare.


    One of the reasons for her good mood these past two days was Shen Yuan.


    However, Chen Na saw that Shen Yuan merely nodded at her slightly, without saying hello, and she simply treated it as if it was their first meeting.


    After all, trying to cozy up in this kind of setting wasn''t quite appropriate.


    "A Land Rover, huh? I''ve been thinking of getting a new car recently; I''ll stop by your dealership to have a look."


    Lin Guangyao said with a smile.


    Chen Na responded with a smile, "Sure, if you decide to buy, I''ll make sure you get the best discount."


    "Then let''s add each other on WeChat," Lin Guangyao proposed.


    Xie Haijie was slightly startled, thinking why the rush to add on WeChat.


    His cousin hadn''t mentioned needing a new car recently, right? Wasn''t that Mercedes E just purchasedst year, and now there''s talk of changing it again?


    But Xie Haijie then thought, maybe his cousin''s family is so wealthy that there really is a need for a new car. Besides, it''s only adding on WeChat, no big deal.


    "Then I''ll scan your code."


    Just like that, the lecherous Lin Guangyao sessfully added Chen Na on WeChat.


    Shen Yuan watched this scene with some disdain.


    He knew what kind of person Lin Guangyao was; clearly, he had his eye on her.


    This cousin of his was truly an idiot, not looking very sharp.


    Someone was making a move on him, and he didn''t even realize it.


    Afterward, the mood at the table returned to what it had been, with those eating returning to their dishes, those drinking to their cups, and the bullshitters to their boasting.


    Once everyone had their fill of food and drink, their faces became flushed.


    And Li Yuhang, seeing that the atmosphere was sufficiently warmed up, finally revealed the real purpose behind organizing today''s gathering.


    "It''s like this, guys, hear me out for a moment," he said.


    Li Yuhang stood up, shedding his usual frivolous demeanor, and said earnestly:


    "You all know I''ve taken over a speakeasy. I have high hopes for this ce, so I want to do it up right, whether it''s the renovations orter marketing and promotion, the upfront costs are quite high."


    "Today, everyone here is my good buddy, so I want to ask if anyone is willing to invest. We can all make money and prosper together."


    "The estimated investment cost is about 2.4 million, and I am willing to let go of 30% of the shares, which means I''m open to an investment of around 700,000."


    The crowd, who had been jovially toasting moments ago, almost simultaneously paused, looking at each other with some confusion.


    What is Young Master Li up to?


    Wasn''t it agreed that today was just about dining and going to bars? How did it turn to investment?


    Lin Guangyao was obviously even more stunned. With the wealth of Li Yuhang''s family, did a speakeasy that only required 2.4 million really need outside investors?


    The profits from Li Yuhang''s family factory alone reached tens of millions a year, far outstripping his automotive parts factory.


    Li Yuhang quietly waited for everyone''s feedback, harboring his own unspeakable difficulties. His father''s trust had diminished due to his previous failed investment ventures.


    So when he proposed opening the speakeasy, Old Li was very strict about financial support, providing only 1.7 million and dering that if this failed, there would be no next time, and he would have toe back home to help out.


    Li Yuhang had little interest in the family business and wanted to make it on his own, so this time, he was putting all his eggs in one basket.


    Speakeasies aren''t like those thumping nightclubs. They''re more like small bars, so the investment should not be particrlyrge. With renovations, equipment,bor costs, and a reserve fund for three or four months of operation, a little over a million should be enough.


    But Li Yuhang thought, if he was going to take a risk, he needed to make a ssh. He couldn''t settle for an ordinary bar; he wanted a high-end speakeasy.


    The target customer base had to be the elite ss and above, and the consumption needed to be high.


    If the consumption was going to be high, then the decor had to be impressive, and initial marketing and promotion had to be on point. When necessary, they might even need to hire inte celebrities to hype it up.


    Therefore, the investment couldn''t be low.


    He thought 2.4 million was even an underestimate, but mainly because he could only pull together around 1.7 million and didn''t want his own share to be less than 70%.


    But what Li Yuhang never expected was that after his speech, all these friends who usually called each other "brothers" were now silent as if their fires had gone out.


    One by one, they lowered their heads, deliberately avoiding his gaze.


    Li Yuhang suddenly felt chilled to the bone. These fucking jerks had been freeloading off him, with nearly all their outings on his dime. Whenever they came asking for a loan, he never hesitated, instantly transferring the money.


    Today, when big brother needed their support, they all acted as if they were fucking dead?

 Chapter 29 I Invested in This Project

    Shen Yuan was somewhat surprised at this moment, realizing that when Li Yuhang earlier replied by voice message saying he was short of money, he meant there were difficulties in the capital investment for setting up the speakeasy.


    Shen Yuan had been nning to invest in Li Yuhang''s speakeasy anyway, so this was exactly what he had in mind.


    But with so many people present at the meal, and Shen Yuan not having much fondness for them, he simply decided to wait and talk to Li Yuhang in privateter.


    Li Yuhang scanned the crowd, noticing not a single one engaged in conversation, and felt a chill in his heart.


    In the end, he turned his gaze to Lin Guangyao, hoping he would buy a share. If not 700,000, then an investment of 200,000 to 300,000 could also work.


    After all, among those present, aside from himself, Lin Guangyao''s family was in the best situation.


    Everyone''s gaze also followed Li Yuhang''s as itnded on Lin Guangyao, expecting him to say a few words and put an end to Young Master Li''s hope.


    Lin Guangyao, noticing everyone''s eyes were on him, cursed inwardly but felt that he couldn''t lose face with so many people watching, so he plucked up the courage to speak:


    "The thing is, Young Master Li, I feel like it''s not yet time to invest and buy shares. If you''re having cash flow issues, actually, we could all chip in a few tens of thousands to get the shop up and running, and you could repay us when you''ve made some money."


    "After all, it''s definitely unfair to you if we invest midway."


    "In this way, you won''t be at a loss once you start earning money, right, everyone?"


    Lin Guangyao spoke with apparent magnanimity, but in his mind, he thought how could he possibly invest 700,000 when his monthly allowance wasn''t even a hundred thousand.


    Even if he had that kind of money, his family would definitely not agree.


    Moreover, everyone had already seen Young Master Li''s level of investment skills. The previous hot pot restaurant and KTV ended up in a mess, and now he wanted to open a speakeasy? How was that any different from throwing money into the sea?


    Lending tens of thousands had been carefully considered by him; after all, they had hung out together for quite some time, and with Young Master Li''s character, he was sure to repay the loan.


    However, after he spoke, Lin Guangyao started to regret it. His monthly allowance was just a few tens of thousands, and if Li Yuhang truly wanted to borrow, it would really hurt him.


    He had been careless, truly careless.


    Indeed, the few "good brothers" at the table all shot Lin Guangyao looks that could kill.


    If you''re rich enough, you could have loaned him the money privately. Why the hell did you have to get everyone involved?


    For fuck''s sake! We all rely on our families, and our allowances aren''t enough to get by!


    Li Yuhang sighed inwardly. His original intention was to bring people into the partnership. If it was just about borrowing money, there would be no need for it.


    It seemed he had overestimated these so-called "brothers," especially Lin Guangyao, who talked rubbish. Li Yuhang was clearly talking about investing, yet Lin Guangyao insisted on discussing borrowing money to get through a hard time.


    Li Yuhang felt a pang of disappointment. Over the years, he had been maintaining these so-called brotherly rtionships, only to find out at the crucial moment that not one of them could help him.


    Shen Yuan watched everyone''s subtle expressions and found it all so ironic. Although he had already seen the true colors of these people, as an onlooker, he still felt that his childhood friend deserved better.


    Li Yuhang was too naive to pin his hopes on them.


    These people were all relying on their parents, living the high life every day; how could they possibly think about investing?


    Lin Guangyao said he would lend the money, but it was obvious that it was due to the presence of so many people and for the sake of his own face.


    Especially with a high-ss beauty like Chen Na at the meal, peacocking isn''t just for attracting the opposite sex; men are no exception.


    But when it came to the moment of transferring the money, probably none would lend.


    "Borrowing money is forter, we''re not at that step yet."


    Li Yuhang, feeling somewhat dejected, sat back down, "Since everyone doesn''t have this idea, let''s just forget it."


    Hearing Li Yuhang give up on persuasion, everyone breathed a sigh of relief in unison.


    That''s more like it!


    Eat when it''s time to eat, drink when it''s time to drink, what''s with all this talk about investing?


    Just as everyone thought the matter had been put to rest, Shen Yuan suddenly spoke up, "How about I invest a bit?"


    Shen Yuan had anticipated beforeing that he could still make money from the speakeasy even if it operated at a loss, and he needed to invest his money quickly.


    Shen Yuan didn''t care much about the money. After all, it was dedicated investment capital that couldn''t be used elsewhere. Besides, based on the System''s usual behavior, after investing this 1 million, there was a high probability of higher investment funds bing avable.


    Shen Yuan had intended to discuss this privately with Li Yuhang, but seeing these people''s true colors, he just couldn''t hold back anymore.


    If you have no money, just say so, instead of putting it so nicely, talking about "first borrowing money to get through tough times" and "midway investment is definitely unfair to you" and "this way you won''t be at a loss."


    Is this bullshit supposed to be human talk?


    Lin Guangyao, hearing Shen Yuan say he wanted to invest, couldn''t help but scoff, "Shen Yuan, you must be fucking around, right? Young Master Li is talking serious business here."


    You must be joking. This guy was just bargaining over the cab driver taking an extra three kilometers earlier, probably still hurting over those few bucks of cab fare.


    And now he suddenly says he wants to invest in Young Master Li''s speakeasy? Does he have a split personality from his family going bankrupt or what?


    The others present also felt that this boast was a bit too much; that was 700,000 yuan after all.


    If it were Lin Guangyao willing to invest, everyone might believe it, but we all know the situation at your home, Shen Yuan.


    Even Li Yuhang was skeptical, thinking Shen Yuan was just trying to liven up the mood. No one knew better than him whether his childhood friend had money or not.


    "I''m nning to invest about 700,000 yuan, so I''ll own 30%, and you''ll own 70%. After that, I won''t be very involved,"


    Shen Yuan said earnestly, not appearing to be joking at all.


    This damn guy really doesn''t slip up when he starts bragging. Lin Guangyao couldn''t help butugh, "Are you okay? If you can''t afford it, you''d better back out now. Do you need me to reimburse you for the cab fare?"


    "Shen Yuan, don''t make jokes like this. It''s not like we just met you today."


    "Yeah, bragging is pointless."


    "I think you''re still not awake from your nap. Why don''t you go to the restroom and wash your face to clear your head?"


    "Young Master Li is definitely not feeling great right now, and you''re still saying all this."


    For a time, the previously silent crowd began to speak out, spurning the "bragging" Shen Yuan, with some even taking Li Yuhang''s side to feel indignant for him.


    Chen Na, who was present, watched this scene with her brain nearly short-circuiting.


    She understood when Li Yuhang mentioned attracting investments, but now she waspletely lost.


    Why was everyone assuming Shen Yuan was bragging when he said he wanted a 30% stake?


    Just yesterday, Shen Yuan had ced an order for an 880,000 yuan Defender through her and even paid a 50,000 yuan deposit.


    Logically, for someone with the financial capability to do that, investing 700,000 yuan shouldn''t be unusual at all.


    Xie Haijie hadn''t said much all night, but now seeing everyone barrage Shen Yuan, he joined in with a heavy tone, "Bro, I''m a few years older than you, and I should have more life experience, so I understand the importance of knowing one''s limitations."


    "But what you''re doing now isn''t just about knowing your limits; it''s sheer audacity."


    Who would have thought this damned Xie Haijie would start throwing around idioms.


    Others talking about Shen Yuan was one thing, but hearing her boyfriend Xie Haijie also making fun of him, Chen Na felt like her social awkwardness was ring up.


    The Shen Yuan you''re all mocking ordered a full-payment Defender from me just yesterday.


    Why don''t any of you believe him?


    Unable to hold back, Chen Na nudged Xie Haijie''s arm, trying to hint to him to stop talking.


    But Xie Haijie was on a roll and turned his head, irritated, "Why do you keep pushing me?"


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    Chen Na suddenly felt disheartened and regretted attending this dinner.


    Shen Yuan quietly watched their performance, not replying but silently opened his phone, found the China Construction Bank app, and transferred 700,000 yuan to Li Yuhang.


    For some reason, ever since the System had appeared, there was no limit to his bank transfers.


    The same had been true when he helped his family repay debts: he had transferred 290,000 yuan in one day, and it was the same now with 700,000 yuan going through without any caps.


    It seems the System really is powerful!


    After transferring the money, Shen Yuan offhandedly said to Li Yuhang, "I''ve transferred 700,000 yuan, check it."


    "Shen Yuan, are you serious..."


    Li Yuhang didn''t know what Shen Yuan was ying at, and he was only halfway through speaking when he noticed his phone screen light up.


    A notification hade in.


    Li Yuhang subconsciously picked up his phone, opened it to read:


    [Industrial and Commercial Bank of China]Your card ending in 5854 received a deposit of 700,000 yuan on May 13 at 19:42, current bnce is...


    Li Yuhang was stupefied, his eyes widened as he carefully confirmed the deposited amount.


    One... ten... hundred... thousand... ten thousand...


    There were five zeroes behind it; it really was 700,000 yuan!


    Li Yuhang stared at the screen, his face full of disbelief.


    Noticing the change in Li Yuhang''s expression, Lin Guangyao frowned and asked, "Young Master Li, what happened?"


    Without answering, Li Yuhang just handed over his phone, "You look for yourself....."


    ...

 Chapter 30 Are you still there spoiling him?

    Lin Guangyao furrowed his brow as he took the phone, and at the sight of the seven-figure amount, he thought he was seeing things.


    But when he saw the string of zeroes that followed, Lin Guangyao felt a sense of unease.


    He counted the zeroes carefully.


    One, two, three, four, five...


    What the heck?!


    It''s really seven hundred thousand!


    Lin Guangyao''s expression froze, unable to believe it was real.


    But the transfer information was from an official bank phone number starting with 9, so it couldn''t possibly be fake, right?


    The private dining room fell eerily silent; everyone was still clueless about what had happened, only knowing that the text message on the phone must contain some bombshell news.


    Otherwise, Lin Guangyao wouldn''t have such a devastated expression.


    "Young Master Lin, what does the text say?"


    Finally, someone couldn''t hold back and asked.


    Xie Haijie was also curious about what the text could possibly contain, looking at his cousin Lin Guangyao, hoping to glean some clue from his expression.


    But Lin Guangyao didn''t speak, his face alternating between pale and flushed.


    After a long silence, he gingerly handed the phone back, and then quietly slipped his own phone into his pocket and stood up, "Um, Young Master Li, I have some matters at home, so I''ll have to excuse myself; let''s meet up another day."


    Lin Guangyao pretended to beposed as he prepared to leave, but internally he was panicking.


    This damned Shen Yuan actually has the means, and he took a taxi over to eat?


    What kind of charade is this?


    Forget about finishing this crappy meal, and there''s no point in going to the speakeasy anymore. Coming to this dinner was a mistake!


    "No way, cousin, what''s going on?"


    Xie Haijie grabbed Lin Guangyao''s hand and asked.


    "Stop asking, just go, your uncle and aunt are looking for you."


    Lin Guangyao said impatiently.


    It looked like his cousin''s two years of being a sales manager was all for naught. His parents should never have pulled strings for him; he can''t read the room at all!


    "???"


    Xie Haijie checked his phone suspiciously, finding no WeChat messages or calls, "What the hell is it? They didn''t call me."


    "If you''re not leaving, I am!"


    Lin Guangyao didn''t bother with him anymore and, holding his Inte-celebrity girlfriend''s hand, left the room promptly.


    This really is a stupid cousin. Does he expect me to tell him that Shen just transferred 700,000 to Li Yuhang?


    If we don''t leave now, are we supposed to just sit here and keep thempany?


    Seeing Lin Guangyao leave the private dining room, the rest grew restless. Someone with a bit more nerve walked over to Li Yuhang, trying to see what the text message was that had caused such a big change in Young Master Lin''s demeanor.


    However, after they saw the message, they too remained silent, quietly cing the phone back and walking out of the room.


    "Umm, I have something going on at home, too, so I''ll be taking off."


    Xie Haijie grew more confused, what kind of text was it that made your family''s emergency get sent to Li Yuhang''s phone?


    But as people left the room one by one, only Chen Na, who didn''t seem surprised at all, whispered to Xie Haijie, "Let''s go, too."


    "Aren''t you curious about what the text said?"


    "Isn''t it obvious, it must be a transfer record."


    "But still...


    "No more ''buts'', let''s go. I''ll exin it to youter."


    Xie Haijie wanted to ask where Shen got the money from, but Chen Na stood up, cutting him off and leading him out the door.


    Mr. Shen made a full cash payment of 880,000 for a Defender just yesterday, and you people still can''t believe he has 700,000 to spare, seriously brain-dead!


    Once they were outside the private dining room, Xie Haijie couldn''t help but ask, "Wait, how did you know it was a transfer record? You haven''t even seen the text message."


    Chen Na crossed her arms over her chest, propping up her ample bosom, "That Shen Yuan ced an order for a Defender with me yesterday, 880,000, paid in full."


    "No way, really?!"


    Xie Haijie''s eyes widened in disbelief.


    "Why would I lie to you? The contract is even in my phone."


    Chen Na felt rather vexed, thinking she should have nevere. Considering the way Xie Haijie had spoken earlier, Mr. Shen must now have a poor impression of her, especially since Xie Haijie is her boyfriend.


    It was rare tond an angel client like this, and Chen Na was hoping Mr. Shen would introduce her to more prospective clients in the future.


    But now look at what''s happened!


    And at this moment, Xie Haijie finally grasped the situation, his face showing sudden realization.


    So this guy was financially loaded, after all.


    But had he actually just joined his cousin in mocking the man?


    Xie Haijie immediately felt regretful; it''s not often one gets to meet such wealthy people, who might be able to help one''s future prospects. But after leaving the impression he did, it seemed there was no chance now.


    Realizing the issue, Xie Haijie med Chen Na, "Nana, why didn''t you tell me about this sooner?"


    "What?!"


    Chen Na looked at him in disbelief, having pushed him away already, and now he had still spoken out, and was actually using her of not warning him!


    Is there really such a man?!


    "Xie Haijie, I sure can pick ''em! Please don''t contact me anymore!"


    Chen Na turned and left, fuming with anger, thinking to herself how on earth she ended up with such a person!


    "Hey, Nana, I didn''t mean that...."


    ...


    Inside the private dining room, only Li Yuhang and Shen Yuan remained.


    Li Yuhang had recovered from his shock, and couldn''t help but ask his childhood friend, "When did you get so rich?"


    "Made it trading coins."


    "Bitcoin?"


    "Yeah, you know how much that''s multiplied by; I''ve been buying it for years, and just cashed out these past few days."


    Shen Yuan had used this story before; he''d told the same to Old Shen and Ms. Li Hongjuanst time, and they hadn''t suspected a thing, so he resorted to the same exnation once more.


    "Awesome!"


    Li Yuhang couldn''t help but give a thumbs up, then added, "If I''d known you were so loaded, you damn dog, I wouldn''t have set up this crap today, waste of money!"


    "Now that you know, that''s fine. Those guys are unreliable; they''re okay for fun, but they won''t be there for the serious stuff."


    Shen Yuan had been through it, so he knew better. They were only fair-weather friends.


    Hoping they''d pull together was just wishful thinking.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    They became cold and indifferent at the first sign of trouble, forget about help when you were down; even adding icing to the cake was asking too much.


    Shen Yuan patted his shoulder as a gesture of constion, then continued, "Let''s talk about your idea for the speakeasy. Just remember, even though I''m a minor shareholder, you''ll have to listen to me from now on."


    "OJBK!"


    Li Yuhang readily agreed.


    He genuinely felt happy, partly because his old friend Shen Yuan had turned his fortunes around.


    On the other hand, he was thrilled to have a good brother to partner with in opening a store and progressing together; it was the kind of scenario he''d always dreamed of.


    Most crucially, he no longer had to worry about startup capital!


    For the rest of the time, the two of them nned out the future of the speakeasy within the private dining room.


    Li Yuhang had actually scoped out a location half a month ago, and the storefront had been a speakeasy before.


    Therefore, Shen Yuan thought there was no need for major renovations. They could keep the fixtures and make appropriate adjustments to the furnishings as long as the overall style fit, controlling the cost as much as possible.


    Although they had over two million, which seemed a lot, it would run out quickly if spent carelessly, trying to improve this or that without restraint.


    Regarding staff, they would see if any of the previous employees were willing to stay. Naturally, for this kind of work, experienced hands were preferable, and they would hire more staff based on how the business was runningter on.


    Furthermore, for attracting customers, especially during the opening phase without regrs, Shen Yuan felt that aggressive promotion was necessary to bring in new customers.


    They could make some deals with Star City''s online influencers to create videos about their visits.


    Of course, for effective promotion, these influencers would need to have a sizable follower base.


    But hiring popr influencers woulde at a higher cost, so Shen Yuan thought that focus of the startup fund should be on promotion and attracting customers.


    Last was the matter of the speakeasy''s unique features. With so many simr ces already existing, customers would onlye back for a second time if the store had its own advantages.


    However, neither of them had figured out what that could be yet; they were still in the renovation phase, and there was no rush to decide.


    After discussing all these aspects for half an hour, Li Yuhang hadn''t expected Shen Yuan to be so knowledgeable, and blurted out, "You damn dog, all that college really paid off."


    Shen Yuan hummed lightly, "It''s called talent; you know what that is, right?"


    ...

 Chapter 31 Are you free tomorrow night?

    On the other side, inside a private dining room at Jinfeng Hotel.


    The dinner party for the International Business ss 2 of the 20th grade had reached its conclusion.


    At the moment when the gathering was about to disperse, Li Zhanpeng, whose face was flushed with the drink of the night, couldn''t contain himself and stood up once more, intending to provide a fitting conclusion to the evening''s festivities.


    "Everyone, it''s hard to believe that it has been three years since we started our school journey back in ''20. I am honored to have spent these delightful three years with all of you, and I hope that there will be another chance to meet up in the future, since opportunities to get together like this will be rarer..."


    "What''s with this son of a bitch, how can he talk so much?"


    Huang Haibao was about to get up and leave, but Li Zhanpeng started up his endless chatter again.


    "This fucker talks as if we''ve graduated when we haven''t even started our internships, which are half a year away. Plus, we need toe back for our diplomas, so it''s not like we''re not going to dine together again!"


    Cao Shunjin was also visibly annoyed on the side.


    "I''m really happy today because, thanks to my parents, I''ve reserved a BMW. The car might not be expensive, but for me, it''s a significant day, so please forgive me if I''m talking a bit much tonight, bear with me..."


    Li Zhanpeng, prideful, waved his ss, spraying spit, his eyes asionally drifting towards Fang Minhui.


    They were no longer freshmen but third-year students on the verge of internships, about to face society.


    Once they started working, the financial support from their parents would cease, and the pressures of reality would loom ever closer.


    For example, basic expenses such as renting houses, transportation, meals, and buying clothes pose a problem for most ssmates.


    And Fang Minhui, the ss belle, was merely an ordinary girl from an average family, soon to be an interning student.


    She couldn''t avoid considering her future livelihood and prospects, including matters of marriage.


    And now, whatid before Fang Minhui was him, a man from a wealthy family with a future that seemed boundless.


    Therefore, Li Zhanpeng was very confident, thinking that Fang Minhui would inevitably choose him.


    After all, he had secured a BMW today; doesn''t that demonstrate his capabilities?


    However, Fang Minhui couldn''t have fathomed the depth of Li Zhanpeng''s inner drama. Her expression remained indifferent, barely bothering to lift her head to nce at Li Zhanpeng.


    What she was thinking now was for this guy to hurry up and finish so she could leave quickly.


    Chen Ling, meanwhile, was rolling her eyes at the speech; she really didn''t get what Li Zhanpeng had to show off about.


    This conspicuous douchebag had already sent the car booking contract for a BMW 3 series to the ss WeChat group today, and now during dinner, he couldn''t stop talking about it.


    I mean, is that really necessary?


    Does he also need to post it on the school''s Weibo or TikTok ount so the entire school faculty and students know that Li Zhanpeng reserved a BMW?


    Shen Yuan, who reserved an 880,000 yuan Range Rover, didn''t even peep, but here''s Li Zhanpeng, making a continuous fuss over his 280,000 yuan BMW.


    Chen Ling really thought Li Zhanpeng was pretty low, and the low-level kind of petty at that!


    Finally, ten minutester, Li Zhanpeng concluded his lengthy speech, and everyone, ears callused from listening, rose to return to their dorms.


    During Li Zhanpeng''s speech, he noticed that Fang Minhui didn''t seem very interested today, apparently not listening carefully to him.


    Especially during his concluding remarks, Fang Minhui had been looking down the entire time, never meeting his gaze.


    Thus, after the dispersal, Li Zhanpeng wanted to find out the reason, so he caught up with her outside the hotel''s door, "Minhui, you seemed a bit down today, are you feeling unwell?"


    Fang Minhui turned her head to give him a brief nce and then continued walking forward with Chen Ling, "No."


    Li Zhanpeng quickly caught up to walk alongside them, "If there''s anything bothering you, you can tell me. I''ll try to help you sort it out."


    "Really, it''s nothing. Stop following us; we''re heading back to the dorm now."


    Fang Minhui found Li Zhanpeng really annoying. Before today, she simply thought of Li Zhanpeng as a bit stingy and somewhat boastful, nothing serious.


    But the things he said at tonight''s gathering, nearly every sentence was about his family wealth and the new BMW he''d just ordered.


    His vanity was seriously over the top.


    Excessive vanity was one thing, but the key was that his speechcked substance, purely for show.


    Compared to Shen Yuan, whom she had encountered in thest couple of days, the difference was stark.


    Li Zhanpeng was ignored, panicking instantly, "Minhui, weren''t we just fine? Why are you suddenly treating me like this?"


    After all, they had gone to see a movie together a few days ago, and Li Zhanpeng felt he must have left a good impression on the ss belle.


    "Who said we were fine? Stop talking nonsense!"


    "Also, stop following us!"


    Fang Minhui red at him and strode forward quickly with Chen Ling.


    Li Zhanpeng stood rooted to the spot, dumbfounded, watching their figures grow distant, utterly bewildered at heart.


    He couldn''t understand.


    What exactly was not good enough about himself?


    In the whole ss, he was the only one who had driven a BMW even before graduating. Could that not prove his capability?


    Is money not influential in society anymore?


    But the two receding figures did not reply, leaving him alone on the spot, lost in confusion.


    ...


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan was on his way back to school in a DiDi. Li Yuhang had originally called him to go to a bar, but Shen Yuan wasn''t interested in nightclubs anymore and had simply declined.


    The dance music inside was deafeningly loud, and it was too noisy to bear. Going there was just to drink, dance, and nod along with the crowd.


    Shen Yuan also forgot why he used to like going to ces like that and wondered how he had tolerated them in the past.


    Sitting in the back seat of the DiDi, Shen Yuan suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to reply to Fang Minhui''s WeChat message. He opened his phone and messaged her back, saying he was out having dinner and drinks with friends and had only just checked his phone.


    Then Shen Yuan discovered that he had also just received a WeChat message from "Chen Na."


    Shen Yuan clicked on it and saw Chen Na had sent a long string of text. In short, she expressed her apologies for the night''s events, hoping Shen Yuan wouldn''t mind.


    Shen Yuan found it amusing, what did it have to do with her? It was none other than her boyfriend who had said a few unpleasant things.


    Shen Yuan wasn''t such a petty person, typing a reply on WeChat to her, "No worries, I didn''t take it to heart."


    Actually, before this evening, Shen Yuan had thought Chen Na had no partner, because when he scrolled through her social moments, there were only routine life updates and work-rted marketing posts, never any mention of a boyfriend.


    But unexpectedly, she actually had a boyfriend.


    ording to Shen Yuan''s experience, either she had just gotten together with this guy, or she was watching the pot while eating from the bowl, aiming to fish for a bigger catch.


    These days, perhaps only a small number of girls truly believe in love, but most of them make their choices from a practical standpoint.


    At that moment, in a neat little apartment in Hexi Fanghuali.


    Chen Na had just finished washing up, wearing a cool spaghetti strap nightgown that exposedrge areas of her snowy white skin at the neckline and back.


    She rented a small apartment alone, with no roommates, so at home she wore whatever wasfortable.


    When she received Shen Yuan''s text, she suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.


    This Mr. Shen was quite a nice person, not taking issue with her.


    "Mm hm."


    "Mr. Shen, the logistic department has reported that your ordered car can be shipped on Wednesday and will arrive at the dealership on Thursday. If it''s fast, you cane over on Friday to make the final payment and pick up the car."


    Chen Na replied with her phone in both hands.


    Land Rovers weren''t easy to sell; showroom visits only ounted for half of the sales, the other half depended on referrals from old customers, so maintaining rtionships with them was crucial.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Especially for a customer like Shen Yuan, who was decisive and wealthy, it was even more important to maintain the rtionship.


    So Chen Na didn''t want such a moneyed customer to have a bad impression of her.


    As she thought this, Chen Na couldn''t help but feel a bit troubled by Shen Yuan''s reply.


    "No rush on that. Are you free tomorrow night? I have some specific questions about the car that I''d like to ask you in person."


    ...

 Chapter 32 Are you going to sizzle, or am I?

    Shen Yuan certainly wasn''t interested in asking about the car issues.


    Even if he asked Chen Na, her knowledge as a female saleswoman was probably very limited.


    It wasn''t that he looked down on female salespeople; when he had bought the 4 Series at BMW, the female salesperson who attended to him only knew about prices and discounts. She didn''t understand the differences in configurations as well as he did.


    His question was mainly to test the depth of Chen Na, to see how solid her rtionship with her boyfriend was, and whether she could be corroded by money.


    After all, Shen Yuan only had Fang Minhui as a cash tree at the moment, and the cashback she generated was limited, so he could only seek out a few more.


    The best scenario would be to expand further, to bloom in all aspects!


    It would be a waste not to fleece the System.


    Of course, the primary reason was that Chen Na''s appearance and figure were top-notch; spending money on such a woman was worth it.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    If Chen Na also wanted to have some indescribable rtionship with him, Shen Yuan wouldn''t mind too much.


    However, he hadn''t expected that Chen Na would reply on WeChat after a short while, "I''m sorry, Mr. Shen, I have ns tomorrow night."


    Shen Yuan stared nkly at the screen, sighing softly in his heart. It was clear that Chen Na was tactfully rejecting him.


    It seemed he had underestimated this female saleswoman.


    Perhaps she wasn''t that materialistic.


    In that case, he would have to look for other female NPCs.


    Inside the apartment, Chen Na''s expression was conflicted and hesitant. She looked at her phone screen, unsure if what she had just sent was the right thing to say.


    She was a saleswoman, dealing with all kinds of customers every day, and she knew men''s thoughts all too well. She naturally understood the implications of her words.


    It was said online that some female salespeople would engage in "PY transactions" with male customers to boost their sales.


    Indeed, such situations did exist, and even happened around Chen Na.


    But she wouldn''t do that; she wasn''t that kind of woman.


    With customers who hinted at such things in the past, Chen Na would casually deal with a few words and move on. But with a customer like Shen Yuan, she didn''t want to offend him.


    But then again, what if Mr. Shen didn''t have any other intentions and really was just asking about the car issues?


    After a struggle within her, Chen Na thought she might as well agree to meet him once, taking it as an apology for tonight.


    "Because tomorrow is Sunday and the dealership will be busy, can we meet the day after tomorrow?"


    After sending the WeChat message, Chen Na felt relieved. It was, at most, just having a meal and chat, nothing more, and she could just put on an act.


    "Ding-dong~"


    "Ding-dong~"


    Almost simultaneously two messages popped up on WeChat. Chen Na picked up her phone, thinking it was a reply from Shen Yuan, but it turned out to be WeChat messages from Xie Haijie and another man.


    Seeing these two unread messages, Chen Na couldn''t help but frown.


    The first was an apologetic message from Xie Haijie, with the usual "I was wrong," "I won''t do it again next time," "I''m sorry, Nana," and so on.


    Chen Na was not moved by this kind of message as she was too disappointed by this man''s behavior today.


    Firstly, while their rtionship was still unstable, he rashly took her to meet his friends.


    Chen Na even suspected that Xie Haijie had brought her there just for the sake of appearance, as normally with his social standing, he wouldn''t be able to join such gatherings.


    Moreover, at the dinner, to seem sociable or to please those people, he started to maliciously criticize Shen Yuan.


    If it was just vanity, it would have been forgivable; however, this behavior obviously touched on moral issues.


    What was key was that aftering out of the private dining room, knowing he was at fault, he didn''t look for the reasons within himself but started ming others!


    Chen Na wondered how she had even started liking such a person.


    But fortunately, they hadn''t been together for long, just over half a month, and their interaction was limited to holding hands.


    It was still not toote for her to extricate herself from the situation.


    So, faced with Xie Haijie''s WeChat message, Chen Na simply chose not to reply.


    The other message was from Zeng Xianyong. Seeing the obscene content inside, Chen Na felt even more disgusted.


    Zeng Xianyong was the general manager of their dealership, a position higher than the sales manager, essentially the top administrator of a 4S shop.


    Zeng Xianyong was in his forties this year, already married with a family, yet he still often flirted around outside.


    Taking advantage of his position as the store''s general manager, he frequently extended his predatory ws toward the sales staff or other female colleagues in different departments.


    The methods were all old tricks, nothing more than a mix of intimidation, enticement, and gentle coaxing.


    Girls who were just starting out in their jobs, with little social experience, were easily ensnared.


    ording to Chen Na''s understanding, quite a few good-looking female colleagues had already fallen into his trap.


    Chen Na was no exception and was often harassed by Zeng Xianyong.


    He would always send her sleazy, shameless messages on WeChat.


    Thankfully, her strong attitude and decent sales figures in the store meant that Zeng Xianyong did not dare to force things.


    Now, looking at the messages he sent, her mood soured even more, and she felt like blocking him right away.


    But there wasn''t much she could do; the job paid quite well, and though there were many upsetting matters, it brought her an ie of ten to twenty thousand a month.


    Ten to twenty thousand may seem like a lot, but Chen Na''s expenses were also high, from renting an apartment and daily spending to buying clothes and skincare products, the money was quickly depleted.


    That''s why she couldn''t bear to resign; resigning and looking for a new job may not necessarilynd her something suitable.


    Ah, if only she didn''t have to work!


    ...


    When Shen Yuan received Chen Na''s WeChat message, he had already arrived at the school.


    It seemed that Chen Na was still not averse to him, which was a good start.


    Spending money on Fang Minhui alone, not to mention whether Fang Minhui would find it suspicious, even Shen Yuan himself couldn''t justify it.


    Anybody would start to have doubts.


    Money was plenty, but not to be wasted like this.


    Shen Yuan thought to himself, and without realizing it, he had walked up to the 5th floor of the dormitory; yet just as he reached the 5th floor, something dark in the corner of the staircase gave him a scare.


    Shen Yuan looked closely at the figure, which seemed somewhat familiar, only to see him squatting in the corner of the corridor, silently smoking.


    At his feet, there were already a dozen cigarette butts.


    Who''s that? Damn scary in the middle of the night.


    Shen Yuan instinctively went closer to have a look, and the more he looked, the more he was taken aback.


    Wasn''t this Li Zhanpeng?


    Shen Yuan''s brain momentarily crashed, wasn''t Li Zhanpeng supposed to be jubnt today because he had booked a BMW? Why did he look like this now?


    Shen Yuan had even received a video especially sent by Huang Haibao that day, showing Li Zhanpeng at a dinner party, speaking with fervent enthusiasm and a joyful countenance.


    Howe he turned emo all of a sudden?


    Shen Yuan didn''t understand what had happened but wanted to go pat his shoulder andfort him, saying, "No matter what happens, everything will get better."


    But considering they weren''t close, he eventually decided not to interfere.


    Pushing open the door to room 503, an inquisitive Shen Yuan asked, "What''s up with Li Zhanpeng? I just saw him smoking alone in the stairwell."


    "Probably got rejected by the ss belle, otherwise he wouldn''t be like this."


    Huang Haibao was ying LOL and casually responded upon seeing Shen Yuane back.


    However, Huang Haibao was actually quite pleased inwardly; if Li Zhanpeng got rejected, it meant that he, Old Huang, still had a chance.


    Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan couldn''t help butugh, thinking to himself that a rejection was inevitable, considering the ss belle already had her heart set on someone.


    Cao Shunjin was reading a novel on his bed and joined in the conversation when he put down his phone, gazing wistfully at the ceiling, "I wonder what kind of guy the ss belle likes?"


    Huang Haibaomented with some validity, "To be fair, Li Zhanpeng does have his small ws, a strong vanity and a penchant for showing off, but he is devoted in rtionships, and his family background is indeed not bad; I don''t really understand why she would reject Li Zhanpeng."


    Shen Yuan replied, "Could it be possible that the ss belle is into looks and likes someone handsome like me?"


    At those words, both Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin were momentarily stunned, then catching on, Huang Haibao was the first to say, "Old Cao, should you pee on him or should I?"


    "You do it, your pee is yellower."


    "..."

 Chapter 33 Interview

    The next day was Sunday, and in the afternoon, Shen Yuan had arranged to meet Li Yuhang at the speakeasy they had taken over.


    The speakeasy was located on Yudai Street not far from the May 1st Square, which is also a famous speakeasy street in Star City. Shen Yuan had been here a few times before.


    However, he used toe here as a customer, and now that he was the bossing to inspect, his perspective was inevitably different.


    At half-past two, Shen Yuan took a taxi to Yudai Street and wandered around roughly.


    He noticed that the homogenization of the speakeasies here was quite severe; they were all of the small tavern type with basically the same offerings. There was nothing particrly attractive about their exteriors at first nce.


    At least during the day, there was nothing special to see; he didn''t know what it was like at night.


    Along the street, almost all the shops were doing the same business, naturally, some were doing well, but there were definitely those that were poorly managed.


    It was obvious that Li Yuhang had taken over one of thetter.


    When Shen Yuan walked in, he saw that the decoration style really had nothing special to offer, mostly consisting of wooden tables and chairs and a vintage bar.


    Behind the bar was arge wooden liquor cab, but because the previous owner had moved everything out, it was empty.


    But the shop was indeed quite spacious; Shen Yuan looked around and estimated that it was at least two hundred square meters.


    No wonder the previous owner had backed out; such arge store had correspondingly high rent and expenses.


    If there wasn''t enough revenue to support it, the daily costs would flow away like running water.


    Furthermore, if a speakeasy was toorge and didn''t have enough customers, it would appear too deste andck the atmosphere for drinking.


    Even though there is a "light" in the word speakeasy, it''s not the lightness of tranquility.


    When Shen Yuan arrived, Li Yuhang had already been waiting in the store for about ten minutes and immediatelyined, "Why the hell are you sote?"


    Although this guy loved to y around, he was serious when it came to business.


    But seriousness aside, the oue, as many harrowing examples have shown, was not solely determined by attitude and effort.


    Sometimes, direction and choice are just as important as hard work and dedication.


    However, Shen Yuan wouldn''t be polite to Li Yuhang for this reason and cut off his ranting right away, "Stop whining, I''m only a few minuteste, I was just taking a look outside."


    "By the way, have you contacted the previous manager?"


    Yesterday, when Shen Yuan and Li Yuhang were chatting, he learned that the manager hired by the previous owner was currently job-hunting.


    Moreover, several staff members were also following her, and it would be great if they could be persuaded to join.


    Both he and Li Yuhang wereymen, and Shen Yuan felt they really needed someone with a bit more experience.


    Li Yuhang nodded, "I''ve contacted her, and she should be here soon, just don''t know if she will be willing to work here again."


    Shen Yuan replied, "Let''s talk to her. It''s mainly because she''s familiar with this ce and she''s got people under her. If her character and work attitude are good, we could offer her a higher sry."


    "Sure, what do you think about the renovation style?"


    Li Yuhang wanted to make drastic changes but was undecided about what style to go for.


    "What do you think about industrial style?"


    Shen Yuan looked around the speakeasy, "The speakeasies here are either vintage or British style. If ours looks simr, it won''t be attractive. The key is that industrial style can be cheaper to remodel, just paint the walls, and then focus on some decorative touches."


    "Of course, the style is secondary; the main thing is the atmosphere and poprity. Although it''s a speakeasy, there definitely needs to be that drinking vibe, but that involves drawing in a crowd and operation."


    "I think it''s very OK!"


    Li Yuhang listened to Shen Yuan speaking authoritatively, though by the end, he didn''t quite follow along. However, he always trusted his childhood buddy.


    "Can''t you have some ideas of your own?"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but roll his eyes. In truth, he was also an outsider,pletely in the dark.


    All of this was based on his past experience hanging out at bars,bined with what Old Shen had taught him, and his own conclusions.


    But he had never put it into practice, and he was uncertain deep down.


    He just feared that gathering "Crouching Dragon and Young Phoenix" in the same ce might actually lead to great sess!


    Shen Yuan''s expectations weren''t high though; as long as they could break even, and with System''s double cashback, the profit would be substantial for him.


    As for Li Yuhang, if this damned guy managed to keep the business afloat, he would probably be over the moon, which was already a huge improvementpared to his previous painful failures.


    "Hello, is this Mr. Li?"


    At this moment, a listless female voice interrupted their conversation.


    Shen Yuan turned his head to look, and saw a girl who appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six, rather petite, probably around 160 centimeters tall.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    However, her outfit was quite bold, resembling that of a nightclub style.


    She wore a ck, tight-fitting tank top that hugged her chest, revealing a t and toned midriff, clearly indicating a regr exercise routine.


    Her lower body was d in light blue skinny jeans, highlighting her full hips.


    That waist-to-hip ratio was indeed impressive!


    Shen Yuan figured she must be the previous manager, but he hadn''t expected her to be so young.


    "It''s Siao Siyao, right?" Li Yuhang asked.


    "Yes, hello."


    Siao Siyao, emotionless, gave a slight nod to the two men in greeting.


    The former owner had been good to her, and even after the closure had provided severance pay, so when he suggested it, Siao Siyao thought abouting over to have a look.


    However, upon seeing the two men, Siao Siyao felt somewhat disappointed.


    Although she didn''t know which one was the owner, both seemed too young and inexperienced in business matters at first nce.


    They didn''t resemble bosses but rather looked like the young people who came to the ce for fun.


    She suspected they might be privileged second-generation rich kids, with their parents funding the bar for them.


    But such people often don''t run a bar for long.


    One reason is theck of experience, leading to easy money loss, and another is losing interest quickly.


    Nevertheless, Siao Siyao wasn''t going to turn around and leave; she still needed to show basic politeness.


    "Let''s sit down and talk."


    Shen Yuan approached a table, pulled out a chair and sat down, while Li Yuhang made a weing gesture.


    "Sure."


    After Siao Siyao sat down, Shen Yuan introduced himself and then got straight to the point:


    "I won''t bother with small talk, as you can see, we are about the same age, so let''s skip the pretentiousness."


    "We''d like to hear your opinion about the former speakeasy. Were there any issues with how your previous boss managed it, or why do you think it failed?"


    Shen Yuan treated this meeting as if it were an interview, wanting to gauge Siao Siyao''s capabilities.


    He didn''t n on being in the shop every day. After all, he had System, and many more channels to make money; the speakeasy was just a small investment for him.


    Not to mention Li Yuhang ¨C with his temperament, he''d likely prefer to be a hands-off manager.


    Upon hearing this, Siao Siyao was slightly taken aback, not expecting the first interview question to be this.


    She had been to quite a few interviews these past few days, feeling that they all asked pointless questions.


    Questions like "Why did you apply for this position?", "What are your strengths?", "Do you think you are suited to this job?", "Do you foresee any difficulties with this work?"


    To her, these were all bullshit questions, especially "Why did you apply for the position?"


    Of course, it was because she was out of work and needed a job to make ends meet!


    But regarding the question just asked, Siao Siyao was actually quite interested, as she did have some thoughts on the matter.


    She had discussed it with her boss before, but by that time he had already been losing money for a few months and wasn''t invested in the business anymore, not taking it seriously.


    "I''ve been here since the speakeasy first opened and personally, I think there are quite a few problems. First off, the location choice ¡ª there are too many speakeasies around here, offering customers too many options, making it hard for a new ce to attract clientele."


    "Secondly, the development and return rate of new customers wasn''t managed well. The consumption here isn''t cheap, and there''s nothing special about it, so after peoplee once, they don''t really want to return..."


    "...."

 Chapter 34 Making Cows and Horses Even More Outstanding

    Siao Siyao spoke at length, addressing issues like location selection, attracting new customers to return, traffic-driving operations, and establishing a distinctive style.


    Shen Yuan and Li Yuhang had not expected Siao Siyao to have so many ideas and, more importantly, for them to be so on point.


    Since she could identify problems, it indicated that she was not someone who just worked without thinking but someone who reflected during her work.


    Shen Yuan nodded in approval and then asked, "So, if you were the boss and had to restart and open the business, what would you do?"


    "I might not choose such a highlypetitive location to start a business."


    Siao Siyao had indeed thought about this question, having started working at the age of 18 after graduating from high school.


    She''d worked in restaurants, fastened screws in factories, served as an office secretary, and then had been working in bars ever since.


    After so many years out in society, she had a basic understanding of it.


    More than that, her dream was to open her own little speakeasy, but she had not yet saved up enough money.


    Even if she had saved enough, she would not choose this ce.


    The cake was only so big, and with so many people sharing it, there were bound to be those who got none.


    "Butpetition brings challenge, right? How can you know if you don''t try?"n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Li Yuhang, on the other hand, had quite the Forrest Gump spirit. He was the more he was frustrated, the more determined he became, his previous fails only making him want to make aeback even more.


    Siao Siyao offered a faint smile and said nothing more. After all, she was just a worker; as long as the boss paid a decent sry, it was fine.


    In Shen Yuan''s view, this girl named Siao Siyao still met his requirements for a manager. Not to speak of her abilities, she at least had the necessary awareness.


    Moreover, ording to Li Yuhang, she had a good reputation with her former boss, who kept praising her work ethic, dedication, and responsibility over the phone.


    As for relocating the store?


    That was simply not possible. Li Yuhang, the fool, had already signed the transfer agreement and paid half a year''s rent to thendlord.


    Feeling he had nothing more to ask, Shen Yuan said, "I''ve finished asking everything I wanted to ask. Do you have any questions?"


    Siao Siyao was slightly startled, only two questions? Was that it?


    But judging from his tone, it seemed like she had already been passed on?


    Actually, based on the questions the young boss had asked, Siao Siyao''s impression of them had changed a bit, as anyone asking such questions surely had their own ideas about managing the speakeasy and its subsequent development.


    So Siao Siyao thought she might as well give it a try here,


    but if the bosses were not satisfied with her, then that was that.


    She promptly stood up and said, "That''s all, I''ll head back now."


    "Hold on, we haven''t talked about your sry yet, and you''re leaving?"


    Li Yuhang was taken aback. Weren''t they just having a good conversation? Why had she decided to leave so suddenly?


    Li Yuhang was quite interested in this manager. She seemed to be the right candidate so far.


    "Oh?"


    "I''m sorry, I thought you had decided not to consider me."


    Siao Siyao sat back down with an embarrassed expression and after a pause, she asked, "Boss, what would the sry package look like?"


    "How about a base sry of 9,000 plus a performance bonus?"


    Shen Yuan offered, knowing that Siao Siyao''s previous boss had given her a basic sry of 7,000 plus performance incentives, so the offered 9,000 seemed very attractive.


    In this industry, barring those high-end clubs, it was virtually impossible to offer a sry as high as 9,000.


    A light flickered in Siao Siyao''s heart, as she had been earning a base of 7,000 with bonuses that could bring it up to around 9,000 at most, and now just the base sry was 9,000.


    At the other bars she had recently interviewed with, the offers were generally between 6,000 and 8,000, nowhere near as high.


    "As for the performance bonus, we are thinking of giving you 1% of the profit,"


    Shen Yuan thought, since this manager appeared rather good, he naturally wanted to keep her.


    Setting aside 1% of the profit might sound like a lot, but Shen Yuan never really expected the bar to make much money. He was simply painting a picture.


    This shop would do well just to break even, and if it''s only breaking even, that''s tantamount to having no profit performance.


    But if it could actually make a profit, then Shen Yuan felt that the 1% was also worth earning.


    Li Yuhang, listening by the side, had no objection, as base sry plus performance incentives are indeed better for motivating employees.


    "A sessful business not only requires the entrepreneur''s hard work but also the struggle of loyal subordinates."


    "Task: Have direct subordinates work loyally for the host for 3 months."


    "Task Reward: Will receive 200,000 in dedicated car consumption funds for the corresponding subordinates."


    Suddenly, a panel and alert sounds appeared in Shen Yuan''s mind, he was first startled but then carefully examined the task.


    The reward for this task was targeted at employees, the car consumption funds could only be used by the corresponding employee.


    He hadn''t expected a mere interview to trigger a side quest, even though this task seemed to have no real benefit for him personally.


    But on second thought, he felt it wasn''t right, even though it wasn''t beneficial for him, it could greatly increase employee motivation.


    If employee motivation was increased, and they worked harder, wouldn''t he earn more money?


    So, all things considered, it was actually helpful to him!


    System was impressive, with such side quest triggers, it would be easier to recruit talent.


    Which boss running apany doesn''t think about controlling costs and reducingbor expenses?


    They would even contemte cutting the already meager sry of employees by half.


    After all, the less employees take, the more the boss earns.


    Conscientious entrepreneurs like Forrest Gump are a rare breed, most bosses are extremely stingy.


    Since everyone is a ruthless entrepreneur, all focused on saving expenses and controlling costs,


    Shen Yuan''s advantage became apparent.


    Spending 200,000 to buy an employee a car, nearly equivalent to two years of their ie, which boss could be so generous?


    With the support of the System, Shen Yuan spoke with more confidence, "In addition, if the shop breaks even in the first three months of operation, I can throw in an extra car worth 200,000."


    After Shen Yuan finished speaking, without waiting for Siao Siyao''s response, Li Yuhang''s expression changed.


    He looked at Shen Yuan incredulously, as if saying, "Have you gone mad? Our starting capital is only 2.4 million, and you want to spend 200,000 to buy her a car?"


    Shen Yuan patted Li Yuhang''s shoulder, signaling him to keep calm.


    Meanwhile, Siao Siyao''s heart skipped a beat. A 200,000-worth car indeed gave her quite the shock.


    But regaining her senses, she thought it was just another typical boss''s empty promises.


    Having worked for seven or eight years, she had rarely met a boss who didn''t make empty promises.


    It''s just that this boss''s pie in the sky was exceptionally big.


    A 200,000 car? Given away just for working three months without the shop losing money?


    Do I look like a fool?


    Still, she ultimately decided to ept the offer, not for the enticing pie but for the 9,000 sry plus profit-sharing.


    To her, that was more realistic. Even though she wasn''t certain about the profit, at least the base sry of 9,000 was guaranteed.


    "I don''t have any problems with this, boss."


    "But I do have a small request. I have three people under me who will also start working here. Is it possible to offer them slightly higherpensation?"


    Siao Siyao said, "Their work attitudes are good, definitely better than those recruited from outside."


    "Sure, no problem,"


    Shen Yuan nodded. It seemed that Siao Siyao was loyal and caring, not just looking out for herself but also for her subordinates.


    While they were discussing this issue, Li Yuhang carefully interjected, "Well, about that 200,000 car, we still need to discuss that matter further."


    "..."

 Chapter 35 No Way? The Class Belle Rejected Him Because of Me?

    After discussing the wages of several other employees, the three added each other as friends and created a group chat tomunicate directly about the shop''s updates.


    Siao Siyao quickly embraced her role as manager, indicating that although they hadn''t opened yet, she could take charge of some of the preparatory work.


    After all, she had ns to open her own shop in the future, so this was a perfect opportunity to familiarize herself and get a head start.


    Thus, the three divided the tasks: Li Yuhang was responsible for the renovation, Siao Siyao was in charge of investigating and learning from the operational models of popr speakeasies,


    while Shen Yuan took on the task of contacting influencer explorers, inquiring about prices and understanding the market ahead of time.


    However, Li Yuhang was very dissatisfied with this arrangement, grumbling, "You son of a bitch always arrange the easy jobs for yourself, and I''m stuck with the most toiling and exhausting one¡ªrenovation!"


    Thinking about having to spend every day in a dusty construction site, dealing with the workers, while Shen Yuan might be in some cozy ce, having tea and chatting with female fans, made Li Yuhang feel even more aggrieved by the unfairness.


    Shen Yuan chuckled and said, "This is called making the best use of people''s talents, after all, you''ve been in charge of renovations when you ran a shop before, so you definitely have more experience than us."


    "Bastard!"


    Unable to win the argument, Li Yuhang could only spit out an insult.


    Watching the two bosses bicker childishly, Minhui silently shook her head.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    It seemed that working here, such urrences would be the norm.


    And so, the three-member team started taking shape.


    After finalizing some details, it was almost five o''clock, so Shen Yuan suggested they have dinner together.


    After dinner, as dusk descended, when Shen Yuan took a taxi back to the university, it was already seven o''clock.


    As soon as he pushed the door of dorm 503 open, Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin dragged him to the yground for a walk, iming they needed to digest the takeout they''d just eaten.


    Those two bastards imed to be walking to digest their food, but Shen Yuan knew all too well what they were really up to.


    It was summer, and the campus was full of young girls in the throes of spring, each dressed coolly. Their pale, bare thighs and pert breasts and butts released hormones into the air.


    The young girls liked to stroll around the yground after dinner, in twos and threes, chirping and chatting, always forming a sight that exhrated the male students on the International campus''s track.


    Thus, Old Huang and Old Cao were eager to "walk off their meal" at the track every few days.


    Of course, Shen Yuan was no exception.


    No straight man would refuse such a form of "walking."


    "Old Third, why have you been so secretive these past two days, hardly showing your face? What are you up to?"


    As the three of them walked on the track, Huang Haibao asked, his gaze wandering all around.


    "I''m making money," Shen Yuan honestly responded.


    "Have you fallen to the point where you have to take on a part-time job now?"


    Huang Haibao asked incredulously. In his view, a university student earning living expenses generally meant part-time jobs.


    Such as waiting tables at a restaurant, working in the library, handing out flyers, or sorting parcels at a courier station.


    Or even working as a temp security guard at various exhibitions.


    Of course, Huang Haibao didn''tck money and wouldn''t stoop to part-time work.


    But Old Third''s situation was questionable; with his family bankrupted, even his living expenses might be an issue.


    "Can''t I be my own boss?"


    Shen Yuan thought it was time toy the groundwork for himself; when the speakeasy opened, he didn''t want its sign to blind Old Cao and Old Huang when he brought them in for a drink.


    Their young and fragile hearts might not be able to handle the shock.


    But before Huang Haibao could even speak, Old Cao scoffed first, "Old Third, stop bullshitting us. We''re all family in dorm 503; even if you''re sneaking around waiting tables somewhere, we wouldn''tugh at you."


    "Fuck! You don''t believe me?"


    Shen Yuan was just about to give Old Cao a little zapping, but just then, Huang Haibao, who had been silent, suddenly eximed, interrupting his casting.


    "No way, look over there!"


    The two instinctively followed Huang Haibao''s gaze and when they saw who wasing, their eyes froze for a moment.


    It was their International Business ss 2''s beautiful ss belle.


    The ss belle was wearing light blue denim shorts today, showing off her slender, long, and fair legs, while her top was a white cropped tank.


    They say white clothes make you look bigger, and on Fang Minhui, it was especially so.


    Born with exceptional talents, she wore the cropped top as if blessed by the gods, her full chest seeming as though it was ready to burst forth at any moment.


    Her flexible waist, honed by dance practices, created a stark and striking waist-to-hip ratio with her upper body.


    There might be girls at school prettier than Fang Minhui, but very few could rival her explosive figure.


    With Fang Minhui''s arrival, not only did the other girls out for a walk fade inparison, but even the male "wolf friends" who were also "strolling" on the track cast envious nces her way.


    The ss belle''s outfit today reminded the guys from room 503 of a night three years ago during military training. She had worn a white tank top and twisted her snakelike waist to the dance music, relentlessly stimting these fresh-from-high-school, green first-year college boys.


    What Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin didn''t know, however, was that this perfect white moonlight in their hearts was off-limits to other men.


    After all, Shen Yuan, the rascal, had already picked the peach.


    Huang Haibao''s gaze turned vacant, and he finally forlornly withdrew his eyes. He knew that even Li Zhanpeng stood no chance, let alone himself, so he might as well keep out of sight, out of mind.


    But he noticed that Shen Yuan was still fixedly staring at that graceful figure, so he couldn''t help but advise, "Stop looking, Old Third, even if you keep looking, she''s a woman you can''t have."


    Shen Yuan was about to retort when Cao Shunjin took over the conversation, "Old Huang is right, you''re so down on your luck that you have to take on a part-time job, ss belle is out of your league."


    Huang Haibao nodded in agreement, "Exactly, even a man like me can''t capture the ss belle''s heart, let alone you."


    "???"


    Shen Yuan was particrly speechless now; he really wanted to unzip his pants, pull out his 18cm "tool" and spray some sense into these damn idiots.


    But if he really told them he''d already gone all the way with the ss belle, their eyeballs would probably pop out of their sockets.


    But he didn''t want to make his rtionship with Fang Minhui public yet; doing so would mean giving up his right to choose again among the International campus girls.


    After all, now that he had System, he was looking forward to more opportunities to bloom.


    Yet, during the brief silence among the three, they suddenly realized that the figure who sparked endless fantasies was actually holding a bottle of AD calcium milk and walking towards them.


    As Fang Minhui got closer, Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin became noticeably uneasy.


    Usually, they were all talk, but now that she was actually heading their way, they immediately felt nervous.


    The key was, ss belle didn''t only have a bottle of AD calcium in hand, but her expression was also full of affection.


    Huang Haibao''s heart rate sped up involuntarily, his throat felt dry, and he suddenly realized something.


    "No way, no way?"


    "Could it be that the ss belle turned down Li Zhanpengst night... for me?"


    "Could it be that she has discovered my interesting soul?"


    Shen Yuan rolled his eyes so hard they almost fell out of his head upon hearing this. Old Huang really never stops with the drama!


    Does he never look in the mirror? Doesn''t he have the slightest clue about his own filthy soul?


    Huang Haibao''s eyes were firmly fixed on Fang Minhui, eagerly following her as she got closer. He instinctively reached out his hand, hoping to receive the "hint of love."


    What Huang Haibao didn''t expect was that the bottle of AD calcium milk would slip right past him andnd perfectly in Shen Yuan''s hand.


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 Chapter 36 If You Have Money, You Can Do It!

    "You finally decided to show up. I haven''t seen you in two days."


    Fang Minhui blinked her beautiful eyes, her gaze soft and watery.


    Ever since that wonderful night, Fang Minhui always found herself unintentionally thinking about Shen Yuan.


    But to say she was thinking about him¡­ wasn''t exactly thinking about all of him¡­


    This feeling was strange because she wasn''t sure if she was thinking about Shen Yuan the person, or Shen Yuan''s body?


    s, it''s true what they say on the inte, once you open the gates to such things, they be like a flood of beasts that can''t be closed back up.


    "Yeah, I''ve been a bit busy these two days," Shen Yuan replied.


    "Okay then."


    Fang Minhui pointed at the drink in Shen Yuan''s hand and said, "I just saw you at the convenience store when I was buying stuff with Chen Ling, so I got you a bottle of AD Calcium."


    "Oh right, and here''s a straw too."


    Fang Minhui also handed over the straw she was holding in her other hand.


    "Thank you."


    Shen Yuan took the straw, turned his head to look at his two roommates who were standing dumbstruck, andughed:


    "Next time if you see the three of us together, just buy three bottles, or I''m afraid they might beat me upter."


    "Haha, sorry, I definitely will next time."


    Fang Minhui''s eyes smiled, "I''ll head off first then, let''s chat on WeChat."


    "Sure."


    Shen Yuan waved his hand, and then Fang Minhui, with a satisfied expression, turned and left.


    Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin werepletely dumbfounded, watching her alluring figure slowly disappear from their sight, unable to react for a long time.


    Especially Huang Haibao, his gaze slightly vacant, it took him a while before he managed to turn his head: "Old Third, what''s going on here, why did the ss belle suddenly bring you water?"


    Shen Yuan smiled mysteriously: "I told you, the ss belle likes handsome guys like me."


    "Impossible! Absolutely not!"


    Huang Haibao vehemently denied, unable to believe that his long-admired ss belle would fall for Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan was no longer the affluent Shen Yuan, his family had gone bankrupt, and now he was just another guy sharing a cramped dorm room with them.


    But then again, if the ss belle wasn''t into Shen Yuan, how would one exin the AD Calcium he was sipping on?


    And the way the ss belle had looked at Old Third, as if she was about to melt; how in the world would one exin that?


    Cao Shunjin pursed his lips: "Old Third, what''s the real deal here, exin it to us?"


    Cao Shunjin was feeling uneasy too, Shen Yuan had only just broken up with his senior not long ago, and now he was already hooking up with the ss belle?


    They had been single throughout three years of college!


    All having received the same nine-yearpulsory education, why was life so unfair?


    It truly was a case of the drought-stricken dying of drought and the flooded dying in floods!


    "If you don''t believe it, forget it!"


    Shen Yuan, with the AD Calcium still in his mouth, was toozy to exin further.


    Huang Haibao felt an intense imbnce in his heart, a tumultuous feeling he couldn''t put into words; that was his moonlit crush of three years!


    And now she had taken a liking to Shen Yuan?!


    A surge of ire over what felt like the theft of his beloved erupted in Huang Haibao''s heart: "Old Third, I curse your grandpa!"


    Shen Yuan was taken aback: "What the hell, why are you cursing me?"


    "You damn dog, you stole my ss belle!"


    "Fairpetition, survival of the fittest, you should understand that concept, right?"


    "I understand your mouth!"


    Five minutester, all of room 503 returned to the dorm, but unlike their sprightly departure, each of them was in a different mood.


    Shen Yuan actually wanted to go for another walk on the campus grounds, but the other two were not in the mood.


    Cao Shunjin had been drenched and was still processing the unevenness of life, his expression listless and sullen.


    And Huang Haibao, his heart was even more bitter, moving like he was sick.


    Shen Yuan, that damn dog, used to have a pretty upperssman forpany, always so carefree.


    But back then Shen Yuan had money, so they just epted it.


    But now that he was broke and had been dumped by the upperssman, had he really immediately hooked up with the ss belle?


    And she was the woman he dreamed of obtaining!


    This damn world is too unfair!


    Cao Shunjin sat weakly on the stool and sighed, "What a pity, good men like us are out of style now."


    Shen Yuan even had the nerve to smirk and said, "Logically speaking, we''re brothers, shouldn''t you guys be happy for me?"


    Huang Haibao didn''t want to hear him speak at all now, "Old Third, stop talking, don''t sleep in the dorm tonight, I don''t want to see you."


    "If I don''t sleep in the dorm, where should I sleep?"


    "Figure it out yourself!"


    Looking at these two clowns, Shen Yuan couldn''t help butugh and suggested, "Come on, tonight I''ll treat you two big brothers to drinks, we''ll drink away our sorrows and won''t return unless we''re drunk!"


    Huang Haibao felt a bit better hearing this and stood up, wiping the corner of his eye, "Old Third, I guess you damn dog still have some conscience."


    Cao Shunjin also wanted to ughter Shen Yuan verbally, "Tonight Snow Beer won''t cut it, we need at least Budweiser!"


    "Alright, alright, alright!"


    Shen Yuan thought, with over a million lying in my ount right now, you could empty the beer stock of the barbecue restaurant, and it would not be a problem.


    College students in the throes of adolescence, their passionse quickly and go quickly too.


    When the three sat at a roadside diner and several bottles of beer were downed, Old Huang and Old Cao returned to their usual demeanors.


    But when they looked at Shen Yuan again, their gaze inevitably changed.


    It was no surprise Old Third had the cash to ssh on upperssmen.


    But now Old Third was as poor as a church mouse and yet still managed to snag the ss belle, that wasn''t just about the money anymore.


    Maybe, there really were some tricks and unique skills they hadn''t considered.


    Thinking about this, Huang Haibao couldn''t help but ask, "Old Third, how on earth did you hook up with the ss belle, can you share some tips?"


    Old Huang might curse, but he knew he had no chance with the ss belle.


    After all, the ss belle never even looked him straight in the eye.


    The reason he felt it was unfair was because he saw the current Shen Yuan as just like him.


    So why on earth would the ss belle like Shen Yuan?


    Shen Yuan disdainfully said, "What do you mean by ''hook up''?"


    "You make it sound so crude, it''s about mutual admiration, mutual attraction!"


    "Quit bullshitting, Old Third, just spill it."


    Cao Shunjin was actually very interested too; they hadn''t dated much and were especially curious about the unknown.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    "There''s not much to say, but you guys will slowly understand in time."


    Shen Yuan expressionlessly filled his ss with beer, offering no further exnation.


    How the hell else could you hook up?


    If you had money, you could do it too!


    But obviously, he couldn''t discuss such reasons with Old Huang and Old Cao.


    On one hand, Shen Yuan wasn''t the type to boast; furthermore, the source and origins of his money still required legitimate business to cover up.


    So Shen Yuan thought it best to speed up the process of cashing in; with more money, he could invest in more businesses and gain more legitimate sources of ie.


    Investing was a time-limited task. The System had given him only a week, and of the exclusive investment fund of one million, he had already transferred 700,000 yuan to Li Yuhang, leaving 300,000 yuan needing quick deployment.


    Although he had helped his family pay off a debt of 200,000 yuanst time, he probably still owed over 900,000 yuan. Although the creditor wasn''t an annoying rtive like Shen Yaode who would knock on the door demanding repayment, owing money for a long time was always somewhat irritating.


    As Shen Yuan pondered silently, the trio inadvertently finished their drinks, then Shen Yuan settled the bill, and the three, with heavy bellies, happily made their way home.


    ...

 Chapter 37 Is Alisa not here?

    The next afternoon, Shen Yuan, as usual, skipped ss and then headed to the eastern gate of the International campus, where he got into a white Fit.


    And in the driver''s seat was Chen Na, whom he had just met two days before.


    Today, she was wearing a dark blue business suit dress, her long beautiful legs still wrapped in ck stockings, and her xenrge wavy hair casually draped over her shoulders, looking quite tempting.


    "Just came from the store?"


    Shen Yuan buckled his seatbelt and asked casually.


    He had originally arranged to meet with Chen Na tonight, but Chen Na had indicated yesterday that she had other things to do in the evening and wanted to reschedule to the afternoon.


    Shen Yuan wanted to meet in the evening because he didn''t want to affect Chen Na''s work during the day, but she seemed to have misunderstood his intention, thinking he might have some inappropriate thoughts.


    In fact, he really just wanted to have a simple dinner and chat with Chen Na.


    "Yeah, I work today but didn''t have much on this afternoon, so I took a half-day off," she replied.


    Chen Na turned her head to look at Shen Yuan, a hint of confusion shing in her eyes, "Isn''t the main gate of the International campus the south gate? Why did you ask me to pick you up at the eastern gate?"


    Chen Na had visited the International campus a few times, always entering and exiting through the south gate, the main gate.


    But this was her first time at this seemingly deserted eastern gate.


    "The building where I had ss just now is closer to the east gate."


    Shen Yuan made up an excuse on the spot. There was no other way, there were just too many people going in and out of the south gate, and Shen Yuan was genuinely afraid of being discovered by his ssmates and advisor, Lih Xiao.


    Moreover, he now had ties with Fang Minhui.


    Shen Yuan didn''t want to get caught.


    Otherwise, thebel of a scumbag might follow him for the rest of his college life.


    "Oh, okay."


    Chen Na nodded, not overthinking it, "So, where are we going now?"


    "Let''s go to IFC Mall."


    "To IFC Center?"


    Chen Na asked subconsciously.


    But they were just going for a meal, was it necessary to go that far?


    Although there are restaurants on the fifth floor of IFC Mall, it''s famous because it has the mostplete range of luxury stores in Star City.


    Chen Na had also been there twice because it was a sacred aspiration for girls.


    Which girl doesn''t like designer bags and jewelry?


    Unfortunately, Chen Na''s sry was too meager to support her frequent visits to IFC Mall. Every time she went, the price tags on the bags made her feel both love and hate.


    So now, Chen Na couldn''t help but specte, thinking about why they were going to IFC Mall out of the blue. Could Shen Yuan, the handsome guy, be nning to buy her a gift?


    Because there was no need to go that far just for a meal when there were decent restaurants nearby.


    Chen Na had witnessed Shen Yuan''s spending behavior. The first time they met, he bought a Defender for 880,000 in full payment, and the second time was at thest gathering, where he directly transferred 700,000 to invest in the bar.


    She had only met him twice, and already had seen him spend over a million!


    What kind of high roller was he?


    So Chen Na found it difficult not to think this way.


    Should she ept it when the timees, or not?


    Chen Na''s heart was suddenly torn, but seeing her hesitation, Shen Yuan smiled and said, "It''s still early for dinner, so I was thinking of asking you to apany me around IFC, my sister''s birthday ising soon, and I wanted to pick out a gift for her."


    Sorry, Shen Xuan, for celebrating your birthday again, but I had no choice, the excuse was just too convenient.


    "I see."


    Chen Na immediately breathed a sigh of relief¡ªit was just helping her sister pick out a gift.


    With that thought, the weight on her heart lightened considerably.


    She then released the handbrake, switched to drive mode, her slender legs pressed the elerator, and she headed towards IFC Mall.


    In the car, the two chatted happily, mainly because both had outgoing and cheerful personalities. Additionally, their ages weren''t that far apart, separated by only five or six years, so they quickly foundmon topics of conversation.


    Chen Na also hadn''t expected that Shen Yuan actually knew quite a bit, mainly looking after her. The topics ranged from her car industry to beauty, jewelry, handbags¡ªthe usual interests of girls.


    From time to time, he''d crack a popr inte joke, making herugh repeatedly, even affecting her driving a little.


    Chen Na found Shen Yuan to be quite interesting. If it weren''t for the fact that he had a girlfriend, Chen Na might actually consider him.


    Age wasn''t really an issue; weren''t May-December romances in fashion now?


    And as they arrived at the IFC Mall''s underground garage, Shen Yuan noticed that Chen Na finally disyed her Feel-good Index towards him.


    [Feel-good Index: 64]


    Seeing the Feel-good Index appear, Shen Yuan also breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that he couldn''t evoke Chen Na''s goodwill towards him during the trip.


    Otherwise, the trip would''ve been in vain.


    After all, the system task required him to spend on an opposite sex with a Feel-good Index above 60 to get cashback; below 60, there''d be none.


    When the two got out of the car, Chen Na locked the doors, and when she looked up, she suddenly noticed many men and women in professional attire at the elevator entrance.


    By the looks of it, they resembled the uniforms of a 4S shop.


    Although she didn''t know these people, they were clearly her peers.


    It was then that Chen Na suddenly remembered that today was the third Monday of May, and that the Star City car dealers'' cooperation meeting was being held at IFC Mall. The general managers of each 4S store in Star City, including sales managers and after-sales managers, would be attending.


    "Is something wrong?" Shen Yuan noticed Chen Na standing still and turned his head to ask.


    "Nothing." Chen Na gave an apologetic smile and followed Shen Yuan''s pace, thinking that it didn''t matter to her if they were having a meeting; after all, she was just going to have a meal and chat with a client.


    Once they reached the second floor, Shen Yuan took Chen Na for a stroll, passing by LV, Herm¨¨s, Chanel...


    Giving gifts was all about catering to the recipient''s taste, so Shen Yuan wanted to see which brand or product Chen Na''s gaze lingered on a bit longer.


    After all, Chen Na was not like Fang Minhui, who had never been to the luxury sections and found everything novel and exciting.


    Having worked for so long, Chen Na had seen some of the world and definitely had her own preferences for brands and styles.


    It wasn''t until they passed by Prada that Shen Yuan noticed Chen Na''s gaze stayed on a single-shoulder bag in the disy window for quite some time, even turning back for another look after they had passed Prada.


    It was a matte leather tote with a double drawstring, likely a newlyunched style, and the price was steep, or else it wouldn''t have been disyed in the most conspicuous position.


    "Let''s go have a look in Prada." Once he had a target, the task became a lot easier. Shen Yuan paused, then turned to enter Prada.


    Chen Na hesitated briefly before following him in.


    "Good afternoon, Mr. Shen. Wee back!" The sales associate, Julia, greeted him with an enthusiastic voice and a beaming smile as she immediately stepped forward to wee them.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Indeed, Julia had noticed Shen Yuan from afar and had been patiently waiting at the entrance for him to visit.


    This was a major customer who once spent over fifty thousand in a single day!


    However, to Julia''s dismay, she was busyst time serving Miss Zhou and her "new associate," missing the chance to attend to Mr. Shen, like losing a watermelon for a sesame seed and thereby losing a big order.


    This time she had no other customers, so she was determined to make a good impression on Mr. Shen.


    When Shen Yuan saw it was Julia, he recalled being neglectedst time and frowned a bit, "Isn''t that Alisa working today?"


    "..."

 Chapter 38 Praise Me Quick!

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    "Uh, Mr. Shen, how about we switch back to me serving you? Last time there were other customers around, so I really didn''t mean to neglect you."


    Julia bowed slightly, her apology sincere.


    Stores like Prada have sales protection policies, meaning that if a customeres in for the first time, they should also be received by the same sales associate if they return.


    Technically speaking, Julia had always been the one serving Shen Yuan, but due to unforeseen circumstancesst time, Alisa had to step in.


    This meant that Julia had every right to "snatch" Shen Yuan back as her client.


    However, the service industry is customer-centric, and ultimately the customer''s own wishes take precedence.


    Shen Yuan waved his hand and said, "No need, let Alisae over. She did a good jobst time."


    "Mr. Shen, you see..."


    "Mr. Shen, hello there, nice to see you again!"


    Julia wanted to fight for it, but before she could say another word, Alisa had already rushed over, effectively cutting off her move.


    Alisa had just taken a moment to go to the restroom and had not expected that her client was almost snatched away by the scheming Julia.


    How shameless of Julia to feel entitled to approach Mr. Shen, after abandoning him for another customerst time!


    Alisa, of course, wouldn''t give Julia this opportunity, she ardently led Shen Yuan and Chen Na into the store.


    Julia bit her lip, feeling frustrated, with no choice but to watch the client follow Alisa into the store.


    Remembering Ms. Zhou''s deration that Mr. Shen''s family had gone bankrupt, Julia felt like a herd of "fuck you" horses stampeding through her mind.


    Damn, who told you he''s bankrupt?! He''s obviously richer now!


    "Mr. Shen, what are you interested in this time? Let me introduce you to some items."


    Anyone working as a sales associate naturally has keen observational skills. Alisa quietly assessed thedy and sure enough, she had both style and figure, not at all inferior to the Miss Zhou fromst time.


    It''s just that their styles were different, the previous Miss Zhou had an innocent yet seductive air, whereas thisdy leaned towards a professional look, exuding intellect and efficiency.


    Alisa thought to herself that Mr. Shen had brought a session of beautiful women to the shop, from Miss Zhou, then to Miss Fang, and now to thisdy, one after the other.


    She silently remarked how great it must be to have money, even to change girlfriends this frequently!


    But Alisa also hoped that Shen Yuan would bring even more, as the more he changed, the more he woulde to spend.


    "All the staff here seem to know you quite well; looks like you''re a regr, huh?"


    Chen Na teased with a smile, noticing right when they entered the shop that Shen Yuan must be a frequent shopper here, and one that spends big, or why else would two sales associates bepeting over him?


    But it wasn''t surprising given his yboy nature, especially after seeing that beautiful girl Shen Yuan took to the Land Rover dealershipst time.


    Shen Yuan was internally phrasing an exnation, thinking about how to smooth things over, when Alisa confidently interjected, "Mr. Shen often brings his sister here, that''s why we''re all so familiar with him."


    Having dealt with many such situations, the sales associates knew exactly what to do, and Alisa was looking at Shen Yuan with eyes craving praise.


    Mr. Shen, how did I do? Didn''t make things tough for you, right? Now you don''t have to exin yourself.


    Chen Na just smiled and didn''t expose the fib. She was also in sales, so how could she not understand why Alisa had said that?


    But Shen Yuan rolled his eyes silently, thinking, What the hell is that look? You think she''s an idiot?


    Didn''t you see she''s in professional attire? She''s clearly in sales, how could she not get what you mean?


    There was originally nothing amiss, but Alisa''s little stunt had made it as obvious as the proverbial "silver found here" sign.


    Shen Yuan nearly wished he could kick Alisa away.


    And Alisa, having received Shen Yuan''s eye roll, was somewhat dumbfounded.


    ```


    No, Mr. Shen, I''m trying to help you out here, what''s with that look?


    "What do you want to gift your sister?"


    Chen Na didn''t dwell on this question and, while browsing the shop, asked.


    "How about a bag?" Shen Yuan answered.


    At this moment, Alisa''s face once again disyed a confident expression, thinking to herself that Mr. Shen was indeed repeating his old tricks.


    Last time he came with Miss Fang, he also said it was for his sister''s gift, but in reality, he was buying a bag for Miss Fang¡ªthis time must be the same, a ssic misdirection.


    Humph, men, always using the same excuse with two different women.


    Alisa once again gave Shen Yuan a knowing look, and Shen Yuan couldn''t help but roll his eyes thinking, don''t you dare cause any troubleter.


    "So what style does she like?" Chen Na asked.


    Shen Yuan walked straight to the bag that had caught Chen Na''s constant gaze, picked it up, and asked, "What do you think of this one?"


    Chen Na''s gaze faltered, her beautiful eyes flickered: "Hmm... this one looks pretty, but I''m not sure if your sister would like this style?"


    "Why don''t you let this beauty try it on to see the effect? She''s as beautiful as your sister."


    Seizing the opportunity, Alisa offered a beautiful assist and couldn''t resist giving Shen Yuan another pleading look for praise.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Shen Yuan was so damn speechless but had no choice at this moment but to nod, "She should like it, why don''t you try it on?"


    Chen Na walked forward a few steps, took the bag, and looked it over carefully, clearly smitten, and even couldn''t resist trying it on in front of a full-length mirror.


    Then she nced at the price tag.


    39,800 yuan, so expensive!


    She had been eyeing this bag for a long time, often seeing it on Xiao Hong''s book, but the price was something she could only long for.


    It was about four months'' sry for her; she dared not buy it.


    With hardly any savings to begin with, buying it would leave her directly facing the northwest wind.


    Last time, Xie Haijie had given her a Coach bag, but it was only one-tenth the price of this one.


    "This Miss is naturally beautiful and has a nice figure, wearing the bag only adds to her charm."


    Alisa praised with a smiling face.


    "But I just don''t know how it would look on your sister, Shen Yuan, do you want to take a picture for her to see?"


    Chen Na asked Shen Yuan, who was beside her. Although she liked it a lot, she ultimatelycked the spending power.


    Shen Yuan waved his hand, looking at Alisa, "No need, just pack it up for me."


    "Okay, I''ll go get a new one from the warehouse right now."


    Alisa was not surprised by this at all; she had seen Shen Yuan casually buy two bags for Miss Fang before.


    Then she turned with a smile and headed to the warehouse.


    And Chen Na wasn''t too surprised either; after all, she had witnessed Shen Yuan''s spending ways. She just thought that when giving gifts, it was also important to consider the recipient''s opinion.


    Alisa quickly brought out the new bag. This time, she smartly sought Shen Yuan''s opinion. Shen Yuan gave her a look, and she immediately understood, walked over to Chen Na with a smile, and held out the bag:


    "Beauty, please take the bag, and feel free to check it."


    Chen Na was slightly startled, first looking at Alisa, then turning to Shen Yuan.


    At the moment their gazes met, Shen Yuan silently nodded, "It''s for you, take it."


    "..."

 Chapter 39 The Meeting of Multiple Parties Approaches

    Chen Na''s heart thudded non-stop, and now she realized that when Shen Yuan spoke of choosing a gift for his sister, it was actually just a pretext.


    This also confirmed her initial guess was correct, Shen Yuan brought her to the IFC Mall, actually wanting to buy a gift for herself.


    Chen Na did indeed like this handbag, but now with Shen Yuan offering it to her outright, she felt somewhat at a loss.


    This was a handbag worth a full 40,000, nearly her four months'' sry, and even if she saved for an entire year, she might not be able to afford it.


    "Shen Yuan... I can''t, it''s too precious."


    Chen Na said, pursing her rosy lips and shaking her head. Although she really coveted this bag, she had no rtionship with Shen Yuan other than that of a saleswoman and customer.


    To speak of it, they couldn''t even be considered friends.


    Even if they were friends, she would have to carefully consider whether to ept such an expensive gift.


    "Take it, the first time I saw you at the 4S shop, I felt you were very pleasing to the eye, and your service was also on point. Consider this bag a token of my appreciation."


    "I can''t."


    Chen Na still shook her head.


    "Beautifuldy, this handbag truly suits you well. Its design is simple and generous without losing a sense of fashion, and it''s also very versatile."


    "Of course, the main thing is your figure and temperament¡ªwearing it only enhances your charm."


    Alisa said with a professional smile.


    The moment to seal the deal was upon them, and she must help Mr. Shen give the handbag away.


    "But..."


    "No buts, take it. Don''t feel embarrassed, after all, I will be bothering you with a lot of car-rted matters in the future."


    As Shen Yuan spoke, he took the handbag from Alisa''s hands and stuffed it into Chen Na''s.


    Just ept it, sister. With you getting a 40,000 Prada bag, and me earning a clean 80,000, this is a win-win!


    "Shen Yuan..."


    Chen Na looked at the handbag in her hands, hesitating, wanting to decline, but Shen Yuan put on a stern face and said, "Don''t refuse, okay? If you refuse again, I''ll be upset, and even Miss Alisa here will be displeased."


    After much internal struggle, Chen Na eventually couldn''t resist the temptation of the Prada, and nodded, saying, "Okay, then... alright."


    "Good, let''s swipe the card and issue the invoice!"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but p.


    "Of course, Mr. Shen!"


    And deep down, Alisa was overjoyed, immediately running to the cashier to grab the POS machine.


    Today was Monday, and there wasn''t much foot traffic. She hadn''t made any sales yet, but thankfully, Mr. Shen, the big spender, came by to patronize their business.


    Julia, not far off, seeing that they had already made the sale so quickly, was almost green with regret. That customer should have been hers...


    Alisa was very efficient, and quickly processed Shen Yuan''s card payment and issued the receipt. In a little while, Shen Yuan''s phone also received a message about the cashback being credited.


    [China Construction Bank]Your card ending with 0098 received an ie of 119,400 yuan on May 16 at 16:44, current bnce is 2,201,956.


    Looking at the credit alert, Shen Yuan''s lips curled slightly upwards. With these 2.2 million in his ount, even subtracting the dedicated funds for the car and that 300,000 investment, he still had about 1 million at his disposal.


    He never expected life could change so fast¡ªin just one week from having only a little over a hundred yuan in living expenses to bing a small millionaire with savings of a million.


    System is awesome!


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but exim internally, thinking that he should continue to execute the "bloom everywhere" strategy.


    Girls like Chen Na and Fang Minhui, who were both beautiful and helped him explode cashback, the more the better!


    Five minutester, Shen Yuan and Chen Na stepped out of the Prada boutique, and Shen Yuan suggested, "It''s almost lunchtime, shall we go to the fifth floor for a meal?"


    "Alright."


    Chen Na nodded, following Shen Yuan''s lead.


    Although she had epted the bag, she still felt somewhat uneasy inside.


    In her many years as a saleswoman, she had encountered too many male customers who coveted her, some of whom had given her flowers and gifts.


    So she understood very well that Mr. Shen must have had some thoughts about her. Even though he hadn''t said anything, it definitely couldn''t just be a simple expression of gratitude.


    But the key point was that Mr. Shen had a girlfriend.


    Wasn''t that young beauty who came with him to buy the car his girlfriend?


    If he didn''t have a girlfriend, Chen Na might have seriously considered it, after all, not only was Mr. Shen wealthy, he also met her criteria for a partner in terms of appearance and personality.


    At this moment, she was also somewhat troubled internally. If Mr. Shen made some kind of requestter, she wondered how she should refuse.


    Had she not epted the bag, it would have been fine, but now that she had epted this 40,000 yuan Prada, she didn''t know how she would even begin to speakter...


    Mr. Shen, at this moment, was immersed in the joy of a small profit and couldn''t imagine theplexities within Chen Na''s mind. Aftering to the fifth floor and looking around a bit, they eventually chose a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant.


    Guided enthusiastically by the waiter, Mr. Shen and Chen Na found a window-side seat and sat down. Not long after ordering, Mr. Shen felt a sudden urge to urinate, so he stood up and said, "I''ll go to the restroom first."


    "Sure, go ahead."


    ...


    At this time, outside the tea restaurant, General Manager Zeng Xianyong of the Land Rover dealership was bringing the sales manager and after-sales manager to find a restaurant to eat at.


    This had be a routine for General Manager Zeng; after each meeting at IFC Mall, he would treat these two subordinates to a meal and see if they had grasped any of the meeting''s essence, while alsoying out the store''s business strategies and overall direction.


    However, General Manager Zeng was indeed somewhat hungry now; he hadn''t eaten much at noon, and given his rather corpulent figure, he had a bigger appetite than most, causing him to get hungry faster.


    As the three of them were passing the Hong Kong-style tea restaurant, General Manager Zeng''s eyes suddenly stopped because he saw their saleswoman, Chen Na, through the ss.


    Why was she here? And still in her work uniform?


    General Manager Zeng remembered seeing Chen Na in the store that morning, so he was surprised to find her here now.


    When he saw that Chen Na was sitting by herself, a realization seemed to dawn on him. His fleshy face twitched, and he gestured to his subordinates, "You two go find somewhere else to eat today, I''ve got something else to do."


    The two subordinates were initially stunned, failing to grasp what had just happened. But after following General Manager Zeng''s gaze, they suddenly came to an understanding.


    The two exchanged a knowing smile without saying much.


    General Manager Zeng''s notorious escapades in the store were hardly a secret anymore, but there was nothing they could do about it, as he was the boss and the entire store had to listen to him.


    After all, there were no female family members of theirs in the store; it wasn''t their ce to manage whatever General Manager Zeng chose to do.


    They still had to make a living under General Manager Zeng, after all.


    "General Manager Zeng, we''ll be taking our leave then."n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    After bidding farewell to General Manager Zeng, the two didn''t n on eating at IFC Mall, since dining here wasn''t cheap. Without General Manager Zeng treating them, it wasn''t worth the expense.


    They simply turned back the way they came, waiting for the elevator at the elevator bank, the sales manager joked, "Do you think Chen Na will say yes to General Manager Zeng?"


    The after-sales manager shook his head, "I don''t think so, Chen Na doesn''t seem like that kind of person."


    The sales manager gave a knowing smirk that all men would understand, "That''s hard to say. Think about it, which girl woulde out to eat alone? And she just so happened to choose IFC Mall."


    The after-sales manager''s breath slowed, "You mean...."


    Just then, the elevator doors opened. As the sales manager and after-sales manager stepped inside, the sales manager continued, "Exactly, maybe Chen Na is here to create a chance encounter, intentionally letting General Manager Zeng find her."


    "So that''s how it is, Chen Na always seemed so proper, I didn''t expect that..."


    Meanwhile, Chen Na''s "ex" boyfriend Xie Haijie had also just finished a meeting. He came out to eat with the store''s leadership and happened to walk out of the elevator just as they mentioned "Chen Na''s" name. He instinctively perked up his ears.


    After clearly hearing their conversation, Xie Haijie''s eyelids twitched and he couldn''t help but turn to look. Just as the elevator was about to close, he saw that both men were wearing Land Rover dealership uniforms.


    ????


    Chen Na creating a chance encounter?


    With whom?


    ...

 Chapter 40 What is this famous scene?

    "Chen Na, what a coincidence, you''re also eating here?"


    As Chen Na scrolled through Xiaohongshu, a surprised voice suddenly came from behind her, and it sounded somewhat familiar.


    She instinctively turned her head and, upon seeing the pot-bellied man who had approached, Chen Na couldn''t help but frown.


    This was the restaurant''s general manager who often harassed her, Zeng Xianyong.


    Zeng Xianyong looked at Chen Na with a smile on his face, "Alone? Would you mind if I join you?"


    Although Zeng Xianyong asked politely, he didn''t wait for Chen Na to reply and sat down directly opposite her.


    "Sorry, I''ve made ns. I''m dining with a friend."


    Chen Na replied coldly, her tone filled with distance.


    She knew that the colder she was to men like this, the sooner they would back off.


    But to her surprise, Zeng Xianyong actually seemed to enjoy this kind of treatment.


    Women, don''t they all like ying hard to get?


    Any man with a bit of experience would understand.


    Zeng Xianyong''s smile grew more excited, and his gaze swept unrestrainedly over Chen Na''s shapely figure.


    That figure was simply top-notch. How wonderful it would be to roll around in the sheets with her.


    The women he had been with before couldn''tpare to Chen Na.


    But he also knew that the more beautiful and shapely a woman was, the harder she was to get, and he was willing to spend more time and effort to win her over.


    "Chen Na, don''t be like that. I am, after all, your boss''s boss. Shouldn''t you at least show me the respect I deserve?"


    Chen Na, facing Zeng Xianyong''s lecherous gaze, felt slightly nauseous but tried to keep her tone steady, "Sorry, I have already shown the respect due. Please maintain a proper distance from me."


    "Moreover, you''re married. You shouldn''t be doing this."


    "Oh, so you''re concerned about me being married. That''s easy to deal with. I can just get a divorce if that''s the issue."


    Zeng Xianyong had dealt with this objection many times before. If a girl cared about that, he''d let her know he could divorce for her.


    But when to actually divorce would be his business.


    It wasn''t as if he would really get a divorce; after all, a divorce would mean dividing his properties, which wouldn''t be worth it.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    To keep the home g flying while ying with new gs outside was his ultimate goal.


    Chen Na was left speechless, underestimating the thickness of Zeng Xianyong''s skin; he could even utter the words about divorcing his wife for her.


    That''s when Zeng Xianyong noticed the Prada shopping bag next to Chen Na''s seat and pointed at it, "This bag wasn''t cheap, was it? Your yearly sry isn''t much. How much could you have left after spending tens of thousands on a bag?"


    "But if you were with me, I wouldn''t mind buying you one every month."


    Zeng Xianyong said confidently.


    He was the general manager of a Land Rover 4S shop, and with his yearly sry plus bonuses, he made nearly seven or eight hundred thousand. Then there were the extra earnings from the shop; making over a million a year wasn''t an issue for him.


    So even spending twenty to thirty thousand a month on a woman wouldn''t be a burden to him.


    Especially for someone as outstanding as Chen Na, he would willingly spend a bit more.


    Meanwhile, outside the tea restaurant, Xie Haijie was feeling uneasy, darting around like a mad dog.


    Yet after searching several restaurants, he couldn''t see her anywhere.


    He had heard clearly earlier; Chen Na was creating a chance encounter with another man.


    He couldn''t figure out what he wascking. Chen Na had broken up with him to throw herself at another man?


    Looking down on me?


    But at least I am a sales manager, earning an annual sry of four to five hundred thousand and driving a car worth over three hundred thousand. Where am Icking?!


    And Chen Na, a mere low-level salesperson, barely making ten thousand a month, what right does she have to look down on me?


    Finally, Xie Haijie saw Chen Na through the ss of a tea restaurant, but to his shock, there was a greasy, pot-bellied man sitting across from her?


    Xie Haijie scoffed in his heart. Chen Na was actually throwing herself at this dead fat pig. It was utterlyughable!


    He couldn''t believe he had lost to such a man.


    Holding the intent to expose Chen Na''s true face, Xie Haijie entered the tea restaurant and roared at them, "You two adulterers, so you''ve been cheating behind my back?!"


    The tea restaurant was quite empty and therefore quiet, so the sudden shout drew the curious gazes of diners and waitstaff alike.


    Zeng Xianyong, who was busy seducing, was also startled by this sudden roar.


    He instinctively looked over and saw a man seething with anger.


    "Who are you?"


    Zeng Xianyong was actually so scared that he felt like swearing, but he was also somewhat guilty. Combining this man''s tone and the words he''d just said, he thought that this man couldn''t possibly be Chen Na''s boyfriend, could he?


    But he seemed to have never heard that Chen Na had a partner.


    "I still fucking want to ask who you are!"


    Xie Haijie angrily retorted, then looked towards Chen Na, "You tell me, who is this guy?"


    Chen Na had been startled too, but now that she hade to her senses, she also found it somewhat absurd. She had inly broken up with Xie Haijie, so why was he still acting so self-righteous?


    It was as if he were catching an adulterer!


    "What does it matter to you who he is?"


    Chen Na had no positive feelings towards Xie Haijie anymore; those words he had said at thest dinner,bined with his subsequent behavior, made her think he was not a man worth entrusting her life to.


    To put it simply, he was just hopeless!


    "No wonder you''re not replying to my messages; turns out you found yourself such a fat pig, huh."


    Xie Haijie burst outughing in extreme anger, "I don''t get it, don''t you feel disgusted being squashed under this kind of 200-pound fat pig in bed?"


    Zeng Xianyong couldn''t listen anymore and stood up, saying, "Mind yournguage. What''s all this about a fat pig?"


    "And besides, Nana already said it, it''s none of your business, so what are you barking here for?"


    Zeng Xianyong was also getting irritated, being unexpectedly berated head-on by a person who was meaningless to him.


    Especially since Chen Na had said that it had nothing to do with him.


    Chen Na tried hard to suppress her feelings, speaking in a calm tone, "Xie Haijie, please be rational now. First of all, we are no longer in a rtionship, and secondly, even if we were in a rtionship, you would have no right to interfere with whom I eat with."


    "Can you please leave now?"


    "I should leave?"


    Xie Haijie was about to continue his tirade when he inadvertently nced at the Prada shopping bag beside Chen Na''s seat, and he suddenly understood more, sneeringly said:


    "So that''s it, huh? You look down on the Coach I bought you for a few thousand and choose a Prada worth tens of thousands?"


    "I never thought you were the kind of woman who''s greedy for money. I really misjudged you!"


    At this point, Zeng Xianyong felt the need to rify, "That Prada wasn''t from me."


    "Heh."


    Xie Haijie became even more contemptuous, "Dare to do but not to admit? Are you fucking even a man?"


    Zeng Xianyong thought there was really something wrong with this man''s brain, "No, can you speak properly, without swearing all the time?"


    Xie Haijie, being furious, would haveshed out at anyone, even if it was the emperor of heaven. He pointed at Zeng Xianyong''s nose and cursed, "I''m talking about you, you dead fat pig, you''re not a man!


    "Dare! To! Do! But! Not! To!


    Admit!"


    Zeng Xianyong got sprayed in the face by Xie Haijie, and he wiped off the saliva with a sweep of his hand, "Are you fucking sick or what?"


    "You''re the one who''s sick, your whole family''s sick!"


    Zeng Xianyong started pushing Xie Haijie out, "Get out of here fast, if you don''t leave I''m gonna call the police!"


    "Don''t you touch me!"


    "Who''s touching you, you know you''re preventing us from eating, you''re disturbing the public order here, understand?"


    "You fucking push me again?!"


    The two were arguing and shoving each other when it suddenly escted into a physical fight.


    Zeng Xianyong grabbed Xie Haijie by the cor and tried to drag him out, while Xie Haijie countered with an elbow, nearly causing the cumbersome Zeng Xianyong to stumble.


    "You''re fucking hitting me, aren''t you?!"


    "It''s your damn fault for starting it!"


    They entangled once more; the fight between adults was unskillful, and after a few punches and kicks, they began wrestling on the floor.


    The waitstaff in the restaurant were all shocked by the scene, even the chefs ran out to watch themotion, uncertain whether they should call the police.


    Chen Na was dumbfounded, not expecting the two men to actually start fighting, and for a while, she wasn''t sure whether to try and intervene. Yet, as a frail woman, there was not much she could stop.


    And poor Shen Yuan, who waspletely unaware of what was happening, having juste back from using the restroom, took a wrong turn as mall restrooms are not usually located inside the restaurant, which dyed him quite a bit.


    But when he saw two men fighting on the ground at the entrance of the restaurant, Shen Yuan was utterly stunned.


    What the hell kind of scene was this?


    ...

 Chapter 41 Go Resign

    Not only that, Shen Yuan also discovered that one of the men fighting on the ground was actually Xie Haijie, who had mocked him at the dinner party.


    That was Chen Na''s boyfriend.


    Chen Na was standing by in a panic, unsure of what to do.


    An involuntary thought appeared in Shen Yuan''s mind, could it be that Xie Haijie hade to catch a cheater?


    Nowadays, society operates under the rule ofw, and people are generally rational, not resorting to physical fights easily.


    Such scenes were only seen in videos, and in most videos, it was usually the faithful spouse catching the mistress.


    People generally lost their rationality and resorted to physical violence only if their partner cheated on them.


    The scene looked exactly like Chen Na was fooling around, and after Xie Haijie detected some clues, he followed her here and discovered her dining with another man, which led him to physically confront the man in anger.


    Thinking about all this made Shen Yuan''s back chill, if it weren''t for this obese man acting as a scapegoat, wouldn''t he be the one lying on the ground?


    However, this obese man''s fighting ability was really low, you weigh over two hundred jin, yet you''re evenly matched with someone half your weight?


    Shen Yuan felt embarrassed for him, but then he noticed some passing pedestrians starting to take out their phones and record videos.


    Usually, in such situations, while everyone else enjoys the spectacle, they don''t forget to share it with their rtives and friends for augh.


    Shen Yuan didn''t want Chen Na to be filmed, as it could easily lead to cyberbullying.


    Nowadays, the inte is filled with malice, and even without understanding the facts, people could invent a thrilling adultery-catching drama based on what they saw in the videos, and start attacking with their keyboards.


    Therefore, while the two were still fighting on the ground, Shen Yuan quickly took Chen Na''s hand and headed outside, not forgetting to grab the Prada bag as well.


    "Let''s leave this ce."


    It was Chen Na''s first time in such a situation, her mind a nk, unsure of how to handle it, so she just followed Shen Yuan out of the restaurant.


    After taking the elevator to the ground floor, Chen Na took a few deep breaths and slowly calmed down, then began exining the cause of the situation to Shen Yuan.


    After hearing her, Shen Yuan also felt a sense of relief akin to having survived a disaster, if he hadn''t gone to the restroom just in time, he might have been the one caught "in the act of cheating" by Xie Haijie.


    But, in the end, it was Xianyong''s overly libidinous behavior that got him beaten, had he not been oversexed, he wouldn''t have been hit.


    Additionally, Xie Haijie was also not really thinking straight. Even though Chen Na had already broken up with him, he still couldn''t adjust his own status.


    "Actually, I had only been with Xie Haijie for half a month, and I learned about his bad character at that dinner."


    Chen Na added another sentence.


    She didn''t know why, butpared to worrying about those two men fighting over her, she was more concerned that Shen Yuan might think less of her.


    After all, to the uninformed, it might seem like she was the kind of promiscuous woman who yed several men at once.


    Shen Yuan gave a faint smile andforted her, "It''s good that you found out his true colors early. Thankfully you were only with him for half a month."


    "Everything is over now."


    Chen Na hung her head in dejection and shook her head, "It''s not over yet, Xianyong is the general manager of our store, essentially my boss, and now that he has been beaten for no reason, who knows how he will retaliate against meter."


    Thinking of Xianyong''s obese body and sleazy expression, Chen Na felt disgusted, yet, ironically, he was still her boss, and she would have to face Xianyong at work.


    Shen Yuan thought for a moment and said, "A boss like that isn''t worth working for, just change your job."


    "Ah~ it''s not so easy to find a job these days. Starting over at a new ce means all the clients I''ve built up over these years at Range Rover would be lost."


    Chen Na sighed softly, feeling an indescribable sense of loss in her heart.


    Sales tend to fatigue people over time, and she had always wanted to switch industries.


    To have more flexible time, a more rxed job.


    For instance, opening a quaint small coffee shop, operating 6-8 hours per day, serving a fixed number of customers.


    On good days, she might stay open a bit longer, and on bad days, she could close early.


    If something came up, she might not open for the whole day.


    As they chatted, they suddenly passed by a retro-style coffee shop where only a few people were quietly sitting and drinking coffee, and the apron-wearing proprietor was wiping the bar and chairs, her face adorned with a faint smile.


    This was the peaceful life that Chen Na had hoped for, without too many lofty ambitions, not needing to earn too much money, having something to do every day, but not too busy.


    When she felt upset, she could also properly let herself stop.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    But Shen Yuan noticed Chen Na was somewhat lost in thought and followed her gaze, only to find her admiringly looking at that coffee shop.


    "Do you want to open a coffee shop?"


    Instantly, Shen Yuan understood what Chen Na was thinking. Many women actually have a little bourgeois sentiment, and today''s events just furthered this idea.


    Chen Na didn''t deny it, "Yes, but opening a coffee shop costs three to four hundred thousand, and I haven''t saved enough money."


    The dreams were rich, but reality was harsh. Chen Na still distinguished this clearly; her current savings made the thought of opening a coffee shop seem like an impossible dream.


    "What if someone was willing to invest in you opening a coffee shop?"


    Shen Yuan asked.


    He still had three hundred thousand exclusively for investment, worried about not having a ce to invest.


    Chen Na thought Shen Yuan was joking to make her happy andughed, "If someone is willing to invest, I would immediately resign to work for him, without the slightest hesitation."


    "Alright, then resign tomorrow."


    "Huh?"


    Chen Na''s expression froze, and she turned to look at Shen Yuan, her eyes full of confusion.


    Shen Yuan smiled and said, "I said you should resign. I''ll invest 300,000 in your coffee shop, and then you can work for me."


    Actually, businesses like coffee shops or milk tea shops seem to have low barriers to entry, as if anyone could start one.


    But precisely because the barrier is low, thepetition is fierce, and it''s easy to lose money.


    The problem is, the market is already saturated, with each brand having formed its own ecosystem with a stable customer base.


    For example, Starbucks, Luckin Coffee, and Cotti, who also wants a slice of the pie.


    Luckin Coffee, to expand its market, shed its previous thirty-four yuan cup of coffee to just nine yuan, turning what was once a bourgeois coffee into amoner''s drink.


    And those non-branded small coffee shops simply can''tpete, neither attaining the high-end quality nor the deep-rooted appeal of Starbucks, and definitely unable topete with the cost and raw materials against firms like Luckin Coffee, which have been financed several rounds.


    So, opening a coffee shop andpeting with these giants is, to put it exaggeratedly, a deadly gamble.


    However, all of this was no problem in Shen Yuan''s eyes.


    After all, he was the chosen son of the mighty System!


    Even if Chen Na couldn''t maintain the costs, as long as she kept a certain level of revenue, Shen Yuan could profit with the system''s double cashback.


    "No way, Shen Yuan, are you joking?"


    Chen Na''s expression was astonished, somewhat disbelieving.


    Although she had seen Shen Yuan spend money like water, today he even bought her a bag worth more than 40,000.


    But this was 300,000!


    Without understanding the specifics, to just throw in the money?


    Moreover, they had known each other for how long? After just three meetings, Shen Yuan was ready to spend 300,000 on her?


    Three hundred thousand was close to her three years'' worth of wages from her job.


    "I''m serious. Well, don''t you want to work for me?"


    Shen Yuan said with a smile, "Once the coffee shop is up and running, I''ll pay you a sry of twelve thousand, plus bonuses; if it keeps running for three months, I''ll also gift you a car worth two hundred thousand. Your old Fit is too outdated; it''s time for a new car."


    "This..."

 Chapter 42 Drinking Cold Beverages Tonight?

    Facing the series of conditions presented by Shen Yuan, Chen Na was greatly shocked.


    Having worked at the Land Rover dealership for many years, she would make up to twenty thousand a month when business was good, but only a few thousand during slow months, making her ie quite unstable.


    Now, Shen Yuan was offering her a basic sry of twelve thousand.


    Although this was roughly the same as her previous earnings, managing a coffee shop required much less energypared to sales and had no pressure to meet sales targets.


    This was just the base sry, not including a car, and working for him for three months would evene with a car worth two hundred thousand.


    With this, her annual ie would just exceed three hundred thousand...


    The critical point was that Shen Yuan made no specific demands regarding the profitability of the store. Could it be that the world of the wealthy was so simple and unadorned?


    At that moment, Chen Na suddenly thought of a frightening possibility.


    Could Shen Yuan be nning to keep me as a mistress?


    "Shen Yuan, you shouldn''t do this for me. It''s not worth it."N?v(el)B\\jnn


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    After understanding the reason, Chen Na shook her head. Though the conditions were indeed tempting and required no struggle on her part, she did not want to be someone else''s caged canary.


    Having received more than a decade of education, Chen Na felt this was hical, especially in the role of a third party.


    "Don''t think too much. I''m nning to open a chain of coffee shops, and this one is intended as a pilot project, so our rtionship is purely that of employer and employee."


    Shen Yuan had also guessed what Chen Na was thinking. Although he indeed hoped for some unspeakable encounters with Chen Na, his main goal was still to fulfill the task and earn a double cashback.


    "I see¡­."


    "Let me think it over."


    Chen Na did not immediately agree. The idea of opening a chain of coffee shops did seem credible, but her instincts told her that it wasn''t that simple.


    After all, Shen Yuan could invest in anyone; why specifically invest in her?


    And even if he did want her to work for him, offering such a sry was one thing, but why also give her a car?


    She nned to go home and ponder carefully on this, and also to share the issue with her best friend to hear her opinion.


    "No problem, please give me an answer as soon as you have considered it."


    Shen Yuan was not in a hurry. If Chen Na was unwilling, he could invest the three hundred thousand elsewhere.


    "Mhm."


    Chen Na nodded, then suggested, "Let me treat you to a meal today. I feel somewhat sorry about how things turned out, plus you bought me a bag today, so I should thank you."


    "Sure, I''ll give you a chance to treat me."


    Shen Yuan had no objections. This sort of mutual dining, where one person treats the other, would give Shen Yuan better pretexts to ask Chen Na out in the future.


    Like, "Last time you treated me to a meal, this time let me treat you in return, so we''re even."


    Or, "Last time I took advantage of you, this time let me give you a chance to get back at me."


    "Haha, sure."


    Chen Na was also amused. Even though she was the one inviting him, his tone and the phrase "I''ll give you a chance" made it sound as though it was she who couldn''t get enough of him.


    .....


    At that moment, on the fifth floor of the IFC Mall in the Hong Kong-style tea restaurant, under the persuasion of the staff, Zeng Xianyong and Xie Haijie were finally separated.


    Compared to their initial urban elite appearance upon entering the restaurant, both men now looked somewhat disheveled.


    Xie Haijie was still cursing and swearing. His face was somewhat swollen, probably from the punches he had just received, and his shirt and trousers were wrinkled from the scuffle.


    Zeng Xianyong, being sturdily built and robust, only had a few bloodstains on his face, but no other visible injuries.


    But his current appearance was far from presentable; his shirt sleeve had been ripped off by Xie Haijie during their fight, making him look like a fat monk in a robe.


    Zeng Xianyong wiped his face and was surprised to find traces of blood on his hand. He wanted to curse some more, but seeing the other guy''s face wasn''t in much better shape, he felt a bit better instantly.


    "Look, brother, I have no quarrel with you, and I just bumped into Chen Na at this restaurant today. Why are you so worked up?"


    Being the older of the two, Zeng Xianyong was the first to regain hisposure, regretting having resorted to violence.


    How old are you still fighting? Can fighting solve any problems?!


    "Why am I worked up? You''re hitting on my girl; how can I not be?"


    Xie Haijie was still angry. If it weren''t for the crowd around, he would''ve dly taken another round with this fatso, except the guy bled too much, which put him at a disadvantage.


    Zeng Xianyong admitted honestly, "To tell you the truth, I did have some designs on her, but she already turned me down just now."


    "Turned you down?"


    Xie Haijie scoffed coldly, "If she rejected you, she wouldn''t have epted that Prada bag."


    "That Prada really wasn''t from me. I noticed the bag when I entered the restaurant. You don''t believe me, look at my spending today."


    Zeng Xianyong also felt wronged, having been beaten up for no good reason, so he decided to pull out his phone to prove his innocence.


    Seeing that Zeng Xianyong didn''t seem to be joking, Xie Haijie leaned over and saw indeed there were no spending records on WeChat and his card. Though records could be deleted, Zeng Xianyong didn''t look like he was lying.


    Since it had escted this far, Zeng Xianyong could have just admitted it.


    By now, Xie Haijie had gradually calmed down, and he also noticed that Chen Na was no longer in the restaurant, probably having left straightaway.


    Xie Haijie suddenly felt a tightness in his chest. Damn it, did he really attack the wrong person?


    A cautious waiter approached them and tentatively asked, "Um, gentlemen, all the dishes are served. Would you like to finish your meal before paying, or pay now?"


    Xie Haijie and Zeng Xianyong looked at each other, both remaining silent...


    ...


    ...


    Meanwhile, Chen Na took Shen Yuan to a special Hunan cuisine restaurant. Being a Hunan girl herself, she particrly enjoyed spicy food, and Shen Yuan, hailing from Star City, also preferred his meals spicy.


    During the meal, Chen Na also received a WeChat from Xie Haijie, rambling about whether there had been a misunderstanding. Chen Na didn''t even respond and just blocked him.


    What kind of person was he? She had already nothing to do with him, yet he stormed in the afternoon like it was a raid!


    And to top it off, he had to start a fight like a child!


    After a satisfying meal, Chen Na dropped Shen Yuan at the east gate of the International campus and then headed back to her apartment.


    Just as Shen Yuan got off his Honda, he received a WeChat from Fang Minhui.


    "Shen Yuan, are you free tonight? If you are, can we go out for a cold drink...."


    Seeing this message, Shen Yuan was startled, a cold drink?


    It took him a while to respond.


    Hang on, is ss belle that popr all of a sudden? He hadn''t seen her act like this when he was with Zhou Wanting.


    They say men peak between 20-30, and women usually only peak after 30. How did Fang Minhui get to this stage earlier?


    Thinking of the ss belle''s smooth and lovely figure, as a man, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but feel a warm surge in his belly.


    Damn, this thing doesn''t obey orders!


    "Well, drinking is fine, but we should control the frequency a bit..."


    "..."

 Chapter 43 Ruthless

    An hourter, Shen Yuan and Fang Minhui appeared once again at the reception desk of the Grand Regal Hotel.


    After handing over his ID card, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but steal a few nces at Fang Minhui.


    Today, she wore a gray suspender tank top, revealingrge expanses of her snow-white skin at the chest and back, while the lower half of her body was d in a pleated mini skirt of the same color palette.


    Which decent man could withstand this?


    Ah~ it seems that today my little brother is going to suffer again.


    Shen Yuan inwardly sighed.


    The receptionist was a middle-aged woman in her forties who quietly sized up the young couple.


    She remembered seeing them two days ago, and here they were again tonight. Howe these young guys are so fiery nowadays?


    As she helped them check in, she marveled inwardly, Ah, to be young!


    s~~ it''s a pity that my hubby''s an old ox and just doesn''t cut it anymore, let alone twice or thrice in a few days, even once a week is a stretch.


    The room number was still 808. No sooner had Shen Yuan swiped the card to enter the room than Fang Minhui couldn''t resist hugging him from behind, murmuring softly in his ear, "Shen Yuan, I''ve missed you....."


    Ever since experiencing that night, Fang Minhui felt as though she''d unlocked the door to a new world.


    She never imagined this sort of thing could be so wonderful, spending nights tossing and turning in bed reminiscing.


    But reminiscing, after all, can neverpare to the real deal, so she took the initiative to invite Shen Yuan over tonight.


    She had some regrets sending that WeChat message at first, worrying it might give Shen Yuan the impression that she was loose.


    But once the two were in the same room, Fang Minhui immediately let go of her worries, because the sensation was simply too marvelous!


    Shen Yuan''s back was suddenly pressed against by two soft spots, resulting in instant transformation in the area below his abdomen.


    Shen Yuan couldn''t stay calm any longer, wanting to turn around and take the offensive, but Fang Minhui loosened her grip at that moment, inspecting Shen Yuan, "Shen Yuan, why do I smell another woman''s perfume on you?"


    "Ah? That can''t be."


    Shen Yuan sniffed himself but couldn''t pick out any particr scent.


    Could it be because he rode in Chen Na''s car to and from the ce today, thus catching her perfume scent?


    "It''s definitely there!"


    Fang Minhui stamped her foot dissatisfied, "Tell me, have you been seeing other women behind my back?"


    "How could that be, I only have you."


    Shen Yuan firmly denied it, then paused before adding, "But I did go to the Land Rover dealership today to deal with the car paperwork, so I might have picked up some other girls'' perfume scent."


    "You know, the female sales staff there tend to wear stronger perfume."


    Shen Yuan said this without a blush or a skip of a heartbeat.


    Fang Minhui asked suspiciously, "Really?"


    Shen Yuan with a face full of righteousness, "Why would I lie to you?!"


    "Okay, but next time you go to see other girls, you better tell me first."


    After stating this, Fang Minhui remembered the vixen at the Land Rover dealership that day and still felt somewhat uneasy: "You need to keep your distance from that saleswoman, got it?"


    "Of course."


    At this point, it was out of the question to expect any denial from Shen Yuan.


    It wasn''t about him being fickle.


    Mainly because Shen Yuan relied on earning rebates from spending on behalf of the opposite sex to make money, he certainly couldn''t hedge all his bets on one person.


    Just as his mood was rising, interrupted by Fang Minhui, Shen Yuan actually wanted to head to the shower first, but as soon as he was about to walk into the bathroom, Fang Minhui clung to him like a kitten.


    "Let''s wait a bit to shower...."


    "I need to wash, I smell."


    "I like the natural scent...." Fang Minhui hugged Shen Yuan, coquettishly said.


    Shen Yuan was taken aback, isn''t that line supposed to be mine?


    In the following time, it was like a dry tinder meeting a fierce me, igniting instantly.


    ......


    Thirty minutester, after their exercise, Shen Yuan stood up from the bed, ready to take a shower, but as he took his first step, his legs felt light, and he almost lost his bnce.


    Looking back, Fang Minhui was curled up under the covers, her delicate face flushed, and her eyesnguid and lost.


    Continuing this way, he''d truly be drained dry by this enchantress!


    However, Shen Yuan suddenly noticed that the Feel-good Index above Fang Minhui''s head seemed to have changed.


    [Feel-good Index: 90]


    After that night, the Feel-good Index had risen to 86, and this time, it had shot up directly to 90.


    Damn, does this kind of exercise boost the Feel-good Index so much?


    [Ding!]


    [Detected that the host now has an opposite-sex individual with a Feel-good Index above 90, stage Feel-good Index mission aplished, award issuance pending.....]


    The panel suddenly appeared before his eyes, and Shen Yuan stared at the text, momentarily stunned¡ªthere''s a reward for raising the Feel-good Index to 90?


    As he pondered, three little red dots appeared in the backpack area at the bottom right corner of the panel.


    Immediately curious, Shen Yuan clicked into the backpack and found three vouchers, clicking on the first one right away.


    [One million prize money lottery ticket*1]


    Wow!


    It was a lottery ticket, and one that could be cashed in for a million in prize money?!


    Shen Yuan didn''t expect the System to give him such a reward.


    If that was the case, he could actually use it to pay off his family''s debts.


    Shen Yuan immediately thought of this possibility.


    He had always been eager to solve his family''s financial problems; although he had money on him, it was tricky to exin where it came from. Now that he had a lottery ticket he could cash, it would make things much easier!


    System rocks!


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but exim in admiration, then he clicked on the next voucher.


    [One million spending money*1]


    This should mean that as soon as it''s used, one million would be transferred directly into his ount.


    Compared to the lottery ticket, this didn''t cause much of a stir in Shen Yuan''s heart, since he already had quite a bit of money in his ount.


    Shen Yuan continued and clicked on the next one.


    [Unfeeling Love-making Ability*1]


    ???


    Seeing this voucher, Shen Yuan was taken aback for a moment. What the heck is this?


    However, as an avid inte surfer, he caught on in the next second.


    Shen Yuan involuntarily swallowed, never having thought this kind of ability could be enhanced.


    With this ability, couldn''t he conquer left and right in the future?


    He couldn''t help but nce back at Fang Minhui lying on the bed.


    Sorry, Minhui, but your lord is about to rise!


    It won''t be you squeezing me in the future, but me squeezing you! Experience exclusive tales on empire


    Shen Yuan decided to try out this voucher first to see how it worked, and so he clicked "Use".


    The next moment, a subtle change urred in Shen Yuan''s body.


    First, his legs instantly stopped feeling weak, regaining their vigor, and he even felt they were more nimble and agile than before¡ªthe sensation of lightly floating when he stepped on the ground.


    His waist and abdomen also underwent a significant change; not only did the flesh on his stomach tighten up, but the abs became increasingly prominent.


    In summary, Shen Yuan felt that there was not a hint of the exhaustion from the recent passionate encounter left in him; on the contrary, his body was full of strength.


    Awesome!


    This reward for an opposite-sex Feel-good Index higher than 90 was too rich!


    It seems the System really tailors the rewards to what''s needed.


    Shen Yuan suddenly looked forward to the next explosive reward.


    He wondered when the next female with a Feel-good Index above 90 would appear.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    In Shen Yuan''s mind, the image of Lih Xiao, the counselor, involuntarily surfaced. Her Feel-good Index with him had also surpassed 60, but to develop to the extent of Fang Minhui''s, there was a long road ahead.


    Another was Chen Na whom he''d met today, with long legs in ck stockings, whose Feel-good Index also exceeded 60. From the looks of it, that also required gradual progress.


    Shen Yuan reviewed the opposite-sex individuals with a Feel-good Index over 60 in his head, and aside from these two, there was only Fang Minhui on the bed.


    The rest would have to be eagerly developed!

 Chapter 44 Stronger!

    On the other hand, Chen Na returned to her own apartment.


    She had worked only half a day today, and in the afternoon, she had gone shopping and dining with Shen Yuan. Then, she encountered the farce involving Zeng Xianyong and Xie Haijie, which left her feeling somewhat exhausted by the end of the day.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    However, there was still something to be happy about, and that was the Prada Shen Yuan had bought for her today.


    Chen Na, filled with anticipation, opened the Prada shopping bag and took out the purse.


    She hadn''t looked closely at it in the store, and she was with Shen Yuan all afternoon, so she felt a bit embarrassed to open it right away.


    But now that she was back in her own cozy home, she didn''t have to worry about others'' opinions.


    After all, this was the handbag she had been coveting for a long time!


    However, before she could admire it for a few minutes, her phone rang, and Chen Na instinctively picked it up, finding that it was her best friend Qianqian calling.


    Qianqian was her long-time best friend; the two had been close since junior high and had more than a decade of friendship between them.


    Furthermore, both were car saleswomen, except Qianqian worked for Ferrari and she for Land Rover.


    "Hello, Nana, what are you up to?"


    Azy female voice came from the other end of the phone.


    "Just got home. What''s up?"


    "I missed you, so I thought I''d give you a call and chat."


    "Perfect timing¡ªI''ve got some things I want to hear your opinion on too."


    Chen Na thought of what Shen Yuan had proposed to her that afternoon and nned to get some advice from her best friend.


    "What is it?"


    "A guy said he''d invest 300,000 yuan to help me open a store, and he''d even pay me a sry of 12,000 yuan, plus after three months, he''d give me a car worth 200,000 yuan. Do you think he wants to keep me as his mistress? But he has already..."


    "Nana, you haven''t been conned, have you?"


    Qianqian interrupted Chen Na abruptly. Her first thought was of this possibility, considering the amount of fraud out there these days one had to be cautious.


    Moreover, nowadays, scammers'' tactics are very cunning, and people around Qianqian had fallen for them before.


    Nana was so attractive; she might end up getting tricked out of both her money and her looks.


    Chen Na shook her head, "That won''t happen, I''ve met him a few times, andst time he bought a Defender from me. Today, he even bought me a 40,000 yuan Prada."


    "What the hell!"


    Qianqian was jolted awake on the other end, suddenly perking up: "He just went and bought you a 40,000 yuan bag? He''s that rich?"


    "How old is he? I remember the people who buy Land Rovers are usually middle-aged men."


    Qianqian immediately dismissed her previous suspicion, considering that anyone who could buy a Defender, which was close to a million yuan, couldn''t be a scammer. Especially since the man Nana spoke of had also bought her a 40,000 yuan handbag.


    "He''s only twenty-one years old."


    "So young and already driving a Land Rover? Is he handsome?"


    "Kind of cute."


    "What were you saying just now? He wants to spend 300,000 yuan to help you open a store and is also going to give you a car worth 200,000 yuan?"


    "Uh-huh...."


    "Oh my God!"


    Qianqian couldn''t help but exim in admiration: "With a guy who''s rich, handsome, and young, what more do you have to think about?"


    Qianqian was nearly dying of envy on the other end of the line. Howe she never met such a tycoon in the same sales career? She even sold Ferraris, which were higher-end than the Land Rovers Chen Na sold. Logically, she should have had more chances to meet these types of men!


    "But he''s five years younger than me¡­"


    "So what? They say a woman three years older than a man is like grasping a gold brick, and in his case rounding up, it''s like grasping two gold bricks."


    "But he has a girlfriend¡­"


    Chen Na said somewhat sheepishly.


    "Just a girlfriend?"


    "Are you crazy, Nana? With conditions like his, it wouldn''t matter even if he had a wife! Besides, he only has a girlfriend. You can totally snatch him away!"


    Qianqian thought her best friend had lost her senses. If he wasn''t married, wasn''t that even better?


    There would be a chance to be his official partner!


    Qianqian had been working at Ferrari for five or six years, and initially, she just wanted to earn money.


    But gradually, as she interacted with more rich people, her views on choosing a partner changed.


    There used to be a hot topic online: "Is it better tough sitting on the back of a bicycle or cry sitting inside a BMW?"


    When Qianqian first started working, she would definitely have chosen the former, but now she wouldn''t hesitate to choose thetter.


    What she thought was, if you''re riding a bicycle, where can you find theughter?


    In fact, Qianqian''s situation was not an isted case, as most girls'' thoughts and concepts were influenced by the people and things around them after they started working.


    When you''re in school, there''s no need to consider real-life factors, but once you start working, you''ll encounter various problems, such as the basic necessities of clothing, food, housing, and transportation, not to mention the clothes, brand-name bags, and cosmetics that girls love to buy...


    All of these can only be bought with money.


    How much is a month''s sry?


    If a man is willing to spend tens of thousands a month to support you, would you still want to continue working like a horse or an ox?


    Especially if that person is both young and handsome!


    "Uh..."


    "Nana, are you feeling a bit conflicted?"


    "Yeah."


    Chen Na still had some hesitation in the end, feeling that everything should be based on the foundation of feelings.


    After thinking for a moment, Qianqian said, "How about this, don''t be conflicted anymore, just refer this little tycoon to me, and let me bear all this for you!"


    Chen Na was stunned, "Don''t you have a boyfriend?"


    "What about having a boyfriend? If I had such a sugar daddy to support me, I''d dump him right away."


    "Uh... okay, I''ll think about it some more."


    "Yeah."


    After hanging up the phone with her best friend, Chen Na looked at the bag on the table and at the same time recalled Shen Yuan''s appearance, lost in deep confusion...


    ...


    Within the luxurious room 808, Shen Yuanpleted the "game" this time in forty minutes.


    But even after a lengthy game, he didn''t feel exhausted or weak, still as energetic and full of vitality as he was before it started!


    Fang Minhui''s cheeks were a rosy red, and she looked at Shen Yuan with a dazed expression, "Howe you feel different tonightpared tost time?"


    Shen Yuanughed, hugged Fang Minhui into his arms, and looked straight at her, "In what way different?"


    Fang Minhui''s cheeks turned even redder, and she turned her head away, not looking at him, "I won''t say it; you know it yourself."


    "Is it because I got stronger?"


    "Mmm..."


    Fang Minhui nodded shyly, thinking to herself that it wasn''t just stronger but also more forceful.


    Hence, tonight''s experience was better; during the over forty-minute "game," she had reached the peak twice.


    "Do you like it?"


    "..."


    Fang Minhui bit her lip, not speaking, finding it somewhat embarrassing to say out loud.


    With added confidence, Shen Yuan suggested more boldly, "Another round?"


    "Wait a bit..."


    Fang Minhui pouted her lips, feeling like taking a short break.


    "This time, you lead the game."


    Shen Yuan pped his thigh, signaling her toe on top.


    He had just remembered that Fang Minhui had learned to dance, making her far more flexible than the average girl.


    This kind of waist he hadn''t experienced yet, and he was somewhat eager to try.


    Fang Minhui looked a bit troubled, "But I don''t know how to..."


    "You can learn if you don''t know how to."


    Shen Yuan thought to himself that those girls skilled in the art had all learned through repeated practice, not overnight geniuses.


    Just as Shen Yuan was about to continue persuading her, his phone ''ding-dong'' chimed with a notification.


    He picked it up to see a message from Old Cao on WeChat.


    "Old Third, when are youing back tonight?"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t be bothered to reply to him, so he just silenced his phone and threw it on the nightstand. If he told him that he wouldn''te back tonight, he would surely ask where he was staying.


    And then it would never end.


    ...

 Chapter 45 Honey, We Really Won the Lottery!

    At this moment, inside Dormitory 503.


    "Old Third hasn''t returned, has he?"


    Huang Haibao, who was battling in the canyon, turned his head to ask.


    Yesterday, Huang Haibao noticed the ss belle''s affection, and today, connecting this with Shen Yuan''s recent frequent overnight absences, he felt somewhat concerned.


    Since moving to the dormitory, Shen Yuan had generally stayed at school and seldom stayed out overnight.


    Even if there were once or twice, it was a couple of months ago, back when his rtionship with the upperssman hadn''t ended.


    "No."


    Cao Shunjin shook his head and muttered, "Old Third wouldn''t have gone to get a room with the ss belle, would he?"


    Upon hearing this, Huang Haibao didn''t even feel like ying the game anymore. Just thinking about the ss belle and Old Third kissing each other, his heart hurt badly.


    "It''s not impossible. After all, there''s no ss tomorrow morning, and they don''t need to get up early."


    Cao Shunjin added another line.


    "Old Cao, shut the fuck up!"


    "..."


    The next morning, Shen Yuan called a Didi for Fang Minhui to return to school, and he took a taxi home himself.


    Last night, he won a million on a lottery ticket on Fang Minhui, and he nned to use it to help his family pay off debts.


    Winning the lottery was a low probability event, but it still had credibility, and at least he didn''t need to exin the source of the funds, unlike other money on him.


    In the back seat of the Didi, Shen Yuan summoned the panel and opened the million lottery ticket in his mind.


    The next second, a double-color ball lottery ticket appeared out of thin air in Shen Yuan''s hand.


    He took a close look, and the ticket disyed the draw date as May 16, which was yesterday.


    Shen Yuan had bought scratch cards before, but had never bought a double-color ball, so he looked up the rules for the double-color ball online.


    Unknown until he checked, he was startled once he did!


    The first prize wouldn''t be less than five million and could even go up to ten million!


    Shen Yuan thought the million lottery was just a million, but he had underestimated System.


    Shen Yuan immediately opened a browser and began querying yesterday''s winning numbers.


    If it were the first prize, the 6 red numbers and 1 blue number on the ticket would all match.


    Shen Yuan, holding the ticket, carefully checked yesterday''s winning numbers.


    "3, 4, 14, 22, 26, 27, thest one is...1!"


    It''s all matched!


    Shen Yuan''s breath suddenly became rapid. Though he knew these were definitely winning numbers, he couldn''t suppress his excitement.


    System is awesome!


    Shen Yuan marveled inwardly, then continued to check the prize money for this first prize.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    "Damn, six million!"


    Shen Yuan, staring at the string of numbers starting with 6 on his phone screen, couldn''t help but exim.


    The Didi driver was startled by his yell and asked through the rearview mirror, "Young man, what''s this about six million?"


    "I won six million!"


    The Didi driver was amused by him too and chuckled, "Young man, you must have read the numbers wrong. It''s not that easy to win six million."


    "Ah, right, sorry, I got it wrong."


    Shen Yuan quickly came to his senses andughed it off.


    He knew the wisdom of not unting wealth; his outburst had just been a slip in his excitement.


    In this world, the poor still outnumber the rich. It''s not just strangers who might be envious; even rtives might not wish for you to do better than them.


    After a while, the Didi stopped in front of the apartment building his family rented. Shen Yuan got out of the car while also thinking about how to talk to Old Shen and Ms. Li Hongjuan upstairs.


    After all, it is a six million jackpot!


    Shen Yuan couldn''t even imagine what expressions his parents would have after hearing the news.


    Ever since they went bankrupt, Old Shen and Mrs. Li Hongjuan had been living frugally, having sold their house and moved into a two-bedroom apartment without an elevator.


    Old Shen had also sold his car and now rode a small electric scooter every day.


    As Shen Yuan thought about it, he unconsciously climbed up to the fifth floor, took out his keys, opened the door, and, as usual, yelled, "I''m back!"


    "You''re back, so stop shouting!"


    Li Hongjuan was mopping the floor at the time, and though she was quite pleased by the sight of her vibrant son, she couldn''t help but scold him.


    Shen Yuan was somewhat impatient, "Mom, where''s Old Shen? Hurry up and get him; I have something important to tell him."


    "What important thing?"


    Li Hongjuan noticed some sweat on her son''s forehead. She put down the mop, walked to the fridge, and handed him a slice of cold watermelon, "Your dad went out to run some errands, he should be back soon."


    "Alright, then let''s wait for him toe back to talk."


    Shen Yuan smiled as he took the watermelon and started to devour it.


    Mrs. Li Hongjuan was the typical tough-talker with a soft heart; even though she sounded harsh, she was always caring for her own.


    Finally, at 11:30, Old Shen pushed open the door and came home.


    Old Shen was drenched in sweat, his front and back soaked, and he even held an electric scooter helmet in his hand.


    After all, it was over thirty degrees outside today, plus it was midday. Riding an electric scooter in such weather definitely wasn''t pleasant.


    However, Old Shen wouldn''t have to ride an electric scooter anymore. With this prize money, not only could he pay off debts, but they could also switch to a new house and even buy a good car with the rest of the money.


    Feeling delighted inside, Shen Yuan greeted him, "Old Shen, you''re back."


    "Mmm."


    Shen Heping nced at Shen Yuan as he changed out of his shoes, "Why did you decide toe home for a meal today?"


    Shen Yuan smiled mysteriously, "I have something important to tell you two today."


    "What is it?"


    "Come, sit on the couch, and I''ll tell you."


    Shen Yuan pulled both of them onto the couch to sit down, his expression one of someone about to announce great news.


    Li Hongjuan and Shen Heping quietly watched Shen Yuan, curious to see what he was actually up to.


    "Mom, Dad, we''re rich now!"


    "I won six million!"


    After Shen Yuan excitedly finished saying this, he awaited their shocked expressions, but to his surprise, Old Shen and Li Hongjuan didn''t react at all and even looked at him as if he were foolish.


    "Shen Yuan, did university mess up your brain?"


    Li Hongjuan rolled her eyes and straightaway walked into the kitchen.


    You won six million? How about you fly to the sky too then!


    Shen Heping''s expression was filled with concern, "Shen Yuan, have you been under too much stresstely? I''ll handle the family debt, you don''t need to worry too much."


    "....."


    With a grimace, Shen Yuan had no choice but to pull out the lottery ticket from his pocket and hand it to Shen Heping, "Old Shen, check yourself if this is the winning number for this lottery draw."


    Shen Heping took the lottery ticket, nced at it, then looked up at Shen Yuan, realizing he might not be joking, and took out his phone to check the winning numbers.


    Shen Heping used to buy the lottery frequently, so he was very familiar with the rules and how to check the numbers.


    After finding today''s winning number, he instinctively started checking the numbers, muttering, "3...4...14...22..."


    As soon as he realized the first four numbers were correct, Shen Heping''s expression suddenly turned serious.


    "26...27....1...."


    When he saw thest number also matched, Shen Heping sharply inhaled.


    "Wife, we really won!"


    "....."

 Chapter 46 Make sure to give you a good mark in the merit book!

    Shen Heping looked at the lottery ticket and swallowed with difficulty.


    This was a first-ce prize!


    Although he had been a boss before, and at his most glorious times owned tens of millions,


    all that money had been earned bit by bit, never just popping out of nowhere like this!


    Thinking about putting an end to his life of braving wind and rain while riding his electric scooter, Shen Heping couldn''t help but feel emotional inside: blue smoke must be rising from the Shen family''s ancestral grave!


    "What''s wrong?"


    Li Hongjuan was washing vegetables, heard some noise and came out with the vegetables in hand.


    "Wife, we won the lottery!"


    Shen Heping excitedly held up the lottery ticket, shaking it in front of Li Hongjuan.


    "Really? Are you joking?"


    "I just checked this issue''s double-color ball first prize, the numbers all match."


    "How much is the first prize?"


    Shen Yuan smiled and said, "I looked it up, this issue''s is 6.8 million."


    "6.8 million!"


    Li Hongjuan couldn''t help but exim in surprise, nearly dropping the vegetables, and snatched the lottery ticket from Shen Heping''s hand.


    But she had never bought a lottery ticket before, didn''t know how to read it, turning it over and over without understanding. In the end, Shen Heping had to take out his phone topare the winning numbers for her and also showed her the prize money for this issue.


    Li Hongjuan, looking at the numbers on the phone, was speechless with her mouth agape, "It''s really... 6.8 million..."


    "Yes!"


    Shen Heping let out a deep breath, even after deducting 20% ie tax, they would still take home over 5 million.


    With this money at home, not only could they pay off their debts, but they could also move into a bigger house.


    And with the remaining money, he could even start a new business.


    Li Hongjuan took a deep breath, trying to adjust her breathing rate.


    Jackpot!


    This was 6.8 million!


    With this money, they could not only pay off those debts, but also greatly improve their family life!


    Li Hongjuan couldn''t help but look towards her son, her eyes filled with relief; although Shen Yuan was a bit naughty and mischievous, he really had done a great service for the family this time!


    Li Hongjuan felt guilty thinking about it¡ªthe two-bedroom apartment they rented didn''t have a room for him, and she had also been somewhat more partial to her daughter.


    The old mentality was to raise sons with austerity and daughters with abundance, and they always thought Shen Yuan was tough enough.


    Now the concept needs to change.


    Shen Heping''s face broke into a beaming smile as he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, handing one to Shen Yuan as well. Father and son lit up, and he waved grandly:


    "We''re not cooking for lunch today. Let''s go out for a meal to celebrate our big win!"


    "Yes, yes, yes, we won''t cook anymore, I''ll put the vegetables back in the fridge right away and go call Shen Xuan back. We''re going to have this meal all together as a family...."


    Li Hongjuan''s words were all jumbled as she mumbled non-stop, only to realize she had left the vegetables behind when she entered the kitchen, and she went back to pick them up.


    Shen Heping looked at Shen Yuan with satisfaction: "Son, well done, we need to properly record this in our family''s book of merits!"


    "Absolutely!"


    Shen Yuan chuckled, thinking to himself that with this lottery ticket, his status in the family would definitely rise to an unprecedented level.


    Thirty minutester, the family of three appeared joyously in a private dining room at Nanjing Restaurant. This was Old Shen''s choice; he felt that since they were celebrating, they definitely had to pick an upscale restaurant''s private dining room.


    After all, after they imed the prize, the whole family could escape their current situation and move towards a morefortable life¡ªno need to keep scrimping on money.


    "Shen Yuan, what made you think of buying a lottery ticket?"


    Li Hongjuan''s mood had calmed down a bit now, she was flipping through the menu and asked casually.


    "One of my roommates often buys lottery tickets, and the other day when I went with him to buy them, I bought one on a whim, never expected to actually win."


    Shen Yuan had anticipated they would ask this beforeing home and had already thought about how to exin it.


    "Tsk tsk ~"


    Li Hongjuan couldn''t help but marvel, secretly admiring her son''s good fortune.


    Then, the private dining room door was carefully pushed open, and a fair-skinned, pretty girl in a school uniform peeked her head in, then confidently walked in upon seeing she was in the right ce.


    "Dad, Mom, what kind of great celebration is this that we''reing here to eat? I feel like it''s been so many years since Ist came here."


    Shen Xuan said as she sat down next to Li Hongjuan.


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    "We can move to a new house now, do you think that''s worth celebrating?"


    Shen Heping said with a chuckle.


    "Really?!"


    Shen Xuan''s eyes lit up; they used to live in a big house with a garden in themunity, and she could take the elevator every day. Her own room was alsorge.


    Compared to their current small two-bedroom rental, it was like heaven and earth.


    "Yes, your brother won six million in the lottery."


    Li Hongjuan added.


    "Holy shit?! Six million!"


    Shen Xuan got so excited she blurted out a curse, then noticed Li Hongjuan ring at her and quickly covered her mouth.


    "Bro, you won it?"


    Shen Xuan still couldn''t believe it and turned to ask Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan said indifferently, "Just luck."


    "Pfft!"


    Shen Xuan couldn''t help rolling her eyes but still felt happy thinking about moving to a big house, and her brother could move back home too!


    "Mom, Dad, I have something to tell you."


    "I''m in my third year of college now and will graduate next year. Recently, I''ve had fewer sses and I''ve been thinking about starting a business on my own, to hone my skills."


    Shen Yuan thought that with System''s cashback continuouslying in, it''s impossible to exin where the moneyes from, so he must have a legitimate business to cover it up.


    Although he had already invested 700,000 in the bar, and there was still 300,000 dedicated investment money in his ount, all that money was from System.


    If Old Shen and Ms. Li Hongjuan were to find out about these businesses, they would certainly question where the startup funds came from.


    Therefore, Shen Yuan must take out a portion of this prize money, so they would not be suspicious in the future.


    "Bro, starting a business is very difficult, what will you do if you lose money?"


    Shen Xuan, always blunt, was the first to express her doubts, and Li Hongjuan also showed her concern: "But it''s tough to run a business these days. Your dad has been in business for so many years and still fell t on his face."


    "How do you know if you don''t try? Everyone steps out one footprint at a time. You have to try before you know whether it''s possible, right?"


    "Don''t you think so, Old Shen?"


    Shen Yuan gave Shen Heping a look.


    Shen Heping nodded approvingly and said, "It''s good that you have this idea. Young people do need to go out and make their mark. Anyway, this prize money is yours; you have the right to manage it."


    Li Hongjuan hesitated to speak, visibly worried. If the family hadn''t gone bankrupt, she might have agreed, but the current economic situation was really unstable, and it was better to be cautious.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    On another note, she was also worried that if Shen Yuan failed in his ventures, he might give up on himself and fall into despair.


    Li Hongjuan''s mindset could actually be understood; not everyone can get back up after falling down.


    Especially since they had already experienced bankruptcy once.


    Most people be overly cautious in their actions after such setbacks.


    Despite the many inspiring sess stories of those who have climbed back up from failure, that''s only because those who failed have been buried by the dust of history, without a chance to have their voices heard.


    Being each other''s confidant for over twenty years, Shen Heping immediately understood Li Hongjuan''s thoughts and said in a measured tone, "Shen Yuan is stronger mentally than I am; he won''t lose heart no matter what, so don''t worry."


    "Besides, Shen Yuan isn''t young anymore; he is twenty-one. I started to make my way in society at his age. We can''t treat him like a flower in a greenhouse; it''s time to throw him into society to toughen up."


    "Honey, let''s just do it this way."


    Shen Heping turned to Shen Yuan again, "But I do have a suggestion; we''ll keep some of the money for you."


    "That way, if you lose money in your business in the future, we still have something for you to fall back on."


    Shen Heping also felt that if they wanted to develop their child''s tenacity and independence, they had to let him face society on his own.


    Since Shen Yuan wanted to do it, and they had the money now, why not let him try?


    "I''ll only take one million; the rest of you can use it to pay off debts or buy a house."


    Shen Yuan said generously.


    With this one million, it was enough. No matter how much money he would earn in the future or how much System would pay back, he would have a reason to cover it up.


    "That''s fine."


    Shen Heping nodded with satisfaction.


    Li Hongjuan, after hearing Shen Heping''s speech, also expressed her agreement. Moreover, her son was very considerate, offering to take only one million and leave the rest to the family, which moved her.


    "Son, go ahead and do it; your parents support you!"


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 Chapter 47 A Canary is a Canary!

    Meanwhile, inside the Jaguar Land Rover 4S Store.


    Chen Na had just finished attending to a customer when Zeng Xianyong summoned her to his office.


    Looking at the face in front of her, bloated with fat, and recalling the distasteful words he had said the day before, a flicker of disgust passed through Chen Na''s eyes.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    "Chen Na, you should know why I called you up here, right?"


    Zeng Xianyong pointed to the several scratches on his face. "This is your boyfriend''s handiwork."


    "I broke up with him long ago; there is no rtionship whatsoever."


    "If you are injured, you should find him."


    Chen Na did not give Zeng Xianyong a chance to push further. She guessed what Zeng Xianyong would do next¡ªit was nothing more than to use this as a threat and then repeat yesterday''s demands.


    He really is a despicable man!


    If Zeng Xianyong were not her direct superior, she would haveshed out at him long ago.


    "Chen Na, what you just said isn''t right. There''s a rightful imant for every debt; if it weren''t for you, would I have been beaten up for no reason?"


    Zeng Xianyong certainly knew she had already broken up with the other party. Yesterday, after a fight, they befriended each other, and the man hadid out the whole situation.


    Knowing that they had broken up, he saw an opportunity to make his move.


    Zeng Xianyong looked Chen Na up and down. At that moment, she was wearing the store''s uniform: a white shirt on top and a blue pencil skirt paired with ck tights below, entuating her shapely figure perfectly.


    Especially those long legs and that perky rear!


    This woman was indeed attractive!


    Some women expose the ws in their figures when they wear such clothes, but Chen Na, in this outfit, epitomized what a true professional officedy looked like!


    "What does your fight have to do with me?"


    "Besides, when you sat down yesterday, I had already told you I was waiting for someone, yet you insisted on joining me."


    Chen Na spoke bluntly, finding Zeng Xianyong truly ridiculous. If he hadn''t been driven by lust, yesterday''s incident would never have happened.


    "Still so tough-tongued."


    Zeng Xianyong said with a smile, "Since you deserted your post yesterday afternoon causing a customer to be unattended in the showroom, I am now suspending you from receiving customers for the rest of the month."


    "Come back to me when you''ve thought things through."


    Chen Na was stunned; what a ridiculous reason! She had clearly taken leave yesterday.


    For a 4S store salesperson, being stopped from receiving customers effectively meant stopping her ie. Being stopped for a couple of days might not feel significant, but if it continued, without referrals from old customers, it would mean she could only earn a base sry.


    As is well-known, the base sries in 4S stores are notoriously low; for example, their store was only 1200.


    1200 wasn''t even enough to cover the rent!


    Zeng Xianyong, seeing Chen Na still dazed in ce, tapped the desk. "Alright, you can go now. Come back to me when you''ve thought it over."


    "Why should I? I took leave yesterday afternoon," Chen Na protested.


    "Why?"


    Zeng Xianyong chuckled to himself, thinking that Chen Na still didn''t understand the situation: "Simply because I am the general manager of this store, and I have the final say here."


    Zeng Xianyong sat upright with a resolute pose, very satisfied with how he wielded his power.


    Dealing with such a woman, since merely being amodating had no effect, he could try abination of hard and soft tactics. Perhaps he might achieve some unexpected results.


    Zeng Xianyong was also quite familiar with the personal circumstances of his subordinates, knowing well their family backgrounds and what cars they drove.


    Perhaps an employee from a privileged background might resign under these circumstances, but most sales staff came from modest backgrounds, including Chen Na from a typical working-ss family.


    "You''ve really let being a lousy general manager get to your head!"


    "It''s just a lousy job. I might as well quit!"


    At that moment, Chen Na could no longer contain her patient temperament¡ªit all burst out. The more she endured, the angrier she got, and the more she stepped back, the more she felt at a loss, especially since Zeng Xianyong was being so unreasonable.


    Zeng Xianyong''s pupils suddenly constricted.


    As general manager for so long, it was the first time a subordinate had confronted him like this. He said with a dark face, "Chen Na, I advise you to think this through."


    "I''ve thought it through¡ªI quit!"


    Chen Na mmed the door and left. This crappy job was too stressful, and sometimes she even had to put up with mistreatment.


    Especially with such a sleazy leader!


    It was just a job, after all!


    She could always find another one!


    If it had been before, she might have endured it since she wasn''t new to the workforce and had passed the age of impulsiveness. She would have considered all factors.


    But now it was different. Just yesterday, Shen Yuan had offered to invest 300,000 to help her open a coffee shop, offering her a stable sry each month, free from stress and with easier work.


    Might as well be a canary then!


    At least Shen Yuan was young and handsome¡ªcertainly better than facing this dead fat pig every day!


    After leaving Zeng Xianyong''s office, Chen Na still felt unsatisfied. She also nned to expose the dirty deeds Zeng Xianyong had done. The chat records were all on her phone¡ªshe edited them and was ready to post a short expos¨¦.


    Let''s see how he would exin that!


    Thinking this, Chen Na sent a WeChat message to Shen Yuan: "I''m ready to resign. Does your offer from yesterday still stand?"


    Zeng Xianyong was somewhat dumbfounded; he hadn''t expected Chen Na to be so fiery, to just quit on the spot like that.


    He had thought about tightening his grip on Chen Na.


    Normally, this kind of mix of soft and hard tactics would lead to apromise in the end.


    But she wasn''t biting at all!


    Now, it was he who was anxious. He wondered what would happen if Chen Na, in her fury, decided to make everything public.


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    Although thepany was still holding onto one month of her sry, a cornered dog would leap over a wall.


    In Star City, there were severalrge WeChat groups for the auto industry, with sales and management from the main brands all in the group. If Chen Na sent those chat logs to the group, his reputation could be ruined in an instant!


    Now, in the era of short videos, information spread rapidly¡ªnot to mention this kind of gossip about a boss harassing a subordinate. Even his own wife mighte across this gossip in the homeowners'' association chat group.


    It was very likely that the corporate executives might fire him due to the negative impact.


    That would really be both his career and family copsing!


    Thinking of these possibilities, Zeng Xianyong felt a chill down his spine. It seemed he really had pushed her too hard.


    Meanwhile, after having dinner with his family at Nanjing Restaurant, Shen Yuan was about to head back to school. His phone pinged. Opening it, he was surprised to find a WeChat message from Chen Na.


    Seeing the content Chen Na had sent, the corners of Shen Yuan''s mouth unconsciously turned upwards a bit.


    It seems Chen Na made her decision quickly.


    That was good, the remaining 300,000 wouldn''t need to be invested elsewhere.


    Investment was one aspect, but what Shen Yuan valued more now was the reward for a female NPC''s Feel-good Index exceeding 90.


    Justst night, Fang Minhui had exploded with a 90 Feel-good Index reward, so maybe there would be even richer rewards at 95 or 100!


    Therefore, he urgently needed more female NPCs to create rewards for him.


    Shen Yuan had a feeling that since Chen Na had agreed to his investment, she probably also tacitly approved his other intentions.


    Although Chen Na''s Feel-good Index for him was currently only in the 60s, feelings were something that could be cultivated slowly!


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 Chapter 48 Old Third, can you just act like a human being?

    "Congrattions on escaping the bitter sea, and choosing a bright path ahead!"


    "When you''re free, you can check out the store. If we find a suitable one, let''s take it over."


    Chen Na looked at the WeChat message from Shen Yuan on her phone, her heart felt a weight being lifted, and she also sensed a feeling of being needed.


    Before Shen Yuan replied on WeChat, she had been a bit worried that his offer yesterday was just a spur-of-the-moment thing.


    But now that she had received this WeChat message, Chen Na feltpletely relieved.


    At the same time, there was this sense of liberation in her heart. She was finally going to leave this ce, no longer having to depend on others and look at their faces every day.


    Chen Na silently reflected on this for a moment, and also secretly anticipated the arrival of her new life.


    Then, she walked into the office of the sales manager, Feng Han, and handed in her resignation.


    Unexpectedly, it was as if Feng Han already knew, he didn''t ask much and suggested that she could go to the HR department to handle her resignation procedures whenever she wanted.


    And after leaving Feng Han''s office, Chen Na received another WeChat message from Zeng Xianyong.


    It was lengthy, like a short essay. In summary, it basically said: Let''s part on good terms as if nothing ever happened.


    Chen Na, reflecting on Feng Han''s attitude, slowly came to a realization.


    It turned out that Zeng Xianyong was worried she would expose his misdeeds, which was why he had Feng Han greenlight her resignation so easily.


    It seems this old lecher was also afraid of ruining his reputation.


    However, Chen Na thought, she couldn''t let Zeng Xianyong off so easily.


    Once she got her sry, she would expose this old pervert!


    Chen Na thought to herself and then proceeded to handle the job turnover and resignation formalities.


    She still had a few orders for vehicles that hadn''t been delivered, but she could hand those over to a colleague. As for Shen Yuan''s car, she''de back on Friday to personally deliver it.


    His car, after all, deserved special treatment.


    At this moment, Shen Yuan had just returned to school when he received a call from the instructor Lih Xiao, asking him to send two boys to help her move things in the office.


    Normally, this kind of task would be coordinated by the ss monitor Yan Song, but since Yan Song probably had other matters and wasn''t on campus, they turned to him.


    Shen Yuan didn''t think too much and immediately called Huang Haibao, telling him and Old Cao to go to the instructor''s office.


    After finishing the call, Shen Yuan headed towards the direction of the school''s administrative building.


    In ten minutes, Shen Yuan arrived at the instructor''s office on the third floor.


    Although the instructor''s office normally housed many teachers, most had already moved out, and given that it was lunch break, Shen Yuan only saw Lih Xiao squatting on the floor sorting misceneous items.


    Today, the instructor wore a pair of tight dark blue jeans which showcased her long, sensuous legs and full buttocks due to the tight fit.


    And because she was in a semi-squatting position, her protruding buttocks looked even more irresistible!


    Her upper body was covered in a in white crewneck T-shirt. Although it was not a tight model, her full bust made it appear tight-fitting.


    Lih Xiao was that standard beauty with an oval face. From the side, her straight nose bridge and fair jawline were distinguishable, and due to probably having just moved things around, there was a slight blush on her face.


    (PS: The outfit is like this, but the face is a bitcking, just take a look.)


    "Instructor, I''m here."


    Shen Yuan greeted her. Lih Xiao turned her head upon hearing him, smiled, and said, "Shen Yuan, sorry to trouble you. I''m moving offices, and there''s too much stuff for one person to move. I wanted to ask Yan Song, but he''s taken leave for some reason."


    In Lih Xiao''s view, although Shen Yuan''s grades were slightly below average, his performance in the ss wasmendable. She always saw him during voluntary work, so for physical tasks, Lih Xiao thought of Shen Yuan immediately after Yan Song.


    "No problem at all," Shen Yuan reassured.


    He pointed to the desk and file cab nearby, "Do all of these need to be moved?"


    "Yes."


    Lih Xiao smiled apologetically, "If it were just those books and materials, I could handle it on my own, but this desk and file cab are too heavy."


    "Alright, then let''s wait for Old Huang and Old Cao toe."


    Shen Yuan responded, thinking to himself that the two were just loafing around in the dorm, bored to death; it was better to let them handle this dirty work.


    "It''s fine, I still need to take the books off the top of the file cab so they don''t fall off when we move it."


    Lih Xiao stood up and walked towards the file cab, reaching for the books on the top shelf, but it was quite high, and she could only stand on her tiptoes to reach them.


    However, she was just a few centimeters short, and despite her efforts, she couldn''t reach them after several tries.


    Seeing this, Shen Yuan, understanding as ever, stepped behind Lih Xiao, pressing against her back, his left hand gently resting on her shoulder, and then reached up with his right hand for the books above.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Lih Xiao felt a warm,rge hand suddenlynd on her shoulder; her delicate body shivered, and she dared not move, her heart thumping wildly in her chest.


    Suddenly, she remembered that time Shen Yuan had dinner at her ce, when he helped her take off her apron, and they seemed to be at this distance too.


    No, it seemed even closer now...


    Last time they hadn''t been touching, but now they werepletely pressed together; Lih Xiao could even feel the breath from Shen Yuan''s breathing on her back.


    Could Shen Yuan actually have feelings for me...


    With that thought, Lih Xiao''s pretty face turned even hotter, and she couldn''t help but gently hurry him, "Is it done yet..."


    "Mmm... it''s done."


    Finally, Shen Yuan took down the two books, moved away from her back, and his hand also left her shoulder.


    Lih Xiao quickly bowed her head, straightening the bangs on her forehead to conceal her embarrassment.


    Just then, Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin entered the office and noticed both Lih Xiao and Shen Yuan were there. They were about to ask what needed moving.


    But as soon as they walked in, both of them were taken aback because they realized the atmosphere was a bit off, particrly the expression on Counselor Lih Xiao seemed unusual.


    The office was air-conditioned, and they hadn''t even started moving anything yet; why was Counselor Lih Xiao''s face so red?


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    This didn''t make sense!


    Could it be...


    "Hurry up ande over to move stuff, what are you dawdling for!"


    Shen Yuan cut off the two''s wild guesses, pointing at the file cab, "First, move this file cab to the adjacent office."


    "Oh, okay."


    They then remembered their purpose foring, and quickly set about doing it.


    Lih Xiao breathed a sigh of relief internally, thankful that these two students had arrived a few secondste; otherwise, they would''ve directly witnessed what just happened.


    That would have been utterly embarrassing!


    But thinking about it, Shen Yuan''s daring was growing bigger and bigger; it was one thing at home, but now even in the office!


    Yet, why did she find it somewhat exciting just now?


    Lih Xiao''s thoughts suddenly veered in that direction, and she quickly shook her head.


    Impossible, impossible!


    Shen Yuan is my student, absolutely not!


    Shen Yuan directed Old Huang and Old Cao to each take a side, while he took on the role of giving orders, "You need to move that lower corner, and lower your heads a bit when you go through the door so you don''t bump into the threshold."


    Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin crouched to lift the file cab, tiptoeing as they moved forward, but noticing Shen Yuan constantly gesturing beside them, couldn''t help teasing, "Old Third, can you act like a person and lend a hand here!"


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 Chapter 49 Where Exactly Did Laozi Lose?

    "Three of us to move a cab? The hallway is too narrow for three, and besides, don''t I need to watch out for bumps and scratches?"


    Shen Yuan snapped back unapologetically.


    "You scoundrel, cking off is bad enough, but your excuses are high and mighty!"


    Huang Haibao grumbled, wishing he could thrash Shen Yuan if it weren''t for the fact that he was in the middle of moving a filing cab.


    Although he wouldn''t win alone, Old Cao was right there!


    After Shen Yuan had directed them to move the filing cab out, he went to help Lih Xiao clean up some clutter.


    Just as he was about to squat down, he suddenly noticed that Lih Xiao''s Feel-good Index seemed to have changed.


    [Feel-good Index: 67]


    Shen Yuan clearly remembered that when he had first entered the office, Lih Xiao''s Feel-good Index had been at 65.


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    Just that moment had improved the Feel-good Index?


    Shen Yuan was somewhat stunned.


    Since they had been very close just now, Shen Yuan''s body had indeed slightly touched Lih Xiao.


    Of course, it wasn''t his fault for being too long; it was mainly because Lih Xiao''s buttocks were indeed very perky. If it had been any girl who was a bit tter, Shen Yuan feared he wouldn''t have reached.


    But thinking about it, this was good news. A higher Feel-good Index was always better for him, since reaching 90 could yield quite a few rewards.


    It looked like he should visit Lih Xiao, the adviser, more often, fostering their rtionship for future benefits.


    Fifteen minutester, Lih Xiao''s desk, filing cabs, including documents and textbooks, were all moved next door.


    Shen Yuan and Lih Xiao were fine since they moved lighter items, but Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin, who had moved heavier things, were visibly exhausted and drenched in sweat.


    Shen Yuan acted high and mighty, "Look at the state you two are in. You can''t always stay in the dorm; you should exercise more like me."


    Huang Haibao, seeing Shen Yuan''s smug face, really wanted to tear his mouth apart if it weren''t for Lih Xiao being there.


    We''re moving what, and you''re moving what? Don''t you know that in your heart?


    "Thanks for your hard work, all three of you. Let me treat you to some drinks."


    Lih Xiao, seeing how the three had worked hard and were now sweating profusely, felt quite sorry for them and offered to treat them.


    "ojbk!"


    "Then let''s go to the convenience store!"


    Afterwards, Lih Xiao went to the convenience store to buy drinks for the three of them and then returned to the office building, while Shen Yuan and the others went back to the dorm.


    Back at the dorm, Huang Haibao couldn''t resist gossiping, "Old Third, did you feel that the adviser was a bit off today?"


    Huang Haibao recalled that when they had just arrived at the office, Lih Xiao looked somewhat uneasy, even a bit flustered and shy like a young woman.


    This was something they had never seen before.


    Cao Shunjin felt the same and couldn''t help saying, "Yes, I noticed too, but I didn''t dare to ask."


    Cao Shunjin and Huang Haibao''s perceptions were still stuck in high school, where students naturally revered their teachers.


    A student-teacher rtionship is just that, and respecting teachers is a given.


    But now they were almost seniors heading into society, and whether it was students or teachers, the rtionship wasn''t as rigid as before.


    However, Shen Yuan had always interacted with teachers on an equal footing, never feeling they were superior, so hismunication was always harmonious.


    So seeing Shen Yuan joking freely with the adviser and some course teachers, Cao Shunjin and Huang Haibao were quite envious.


    "Howe I didn''t notice? I think it''s the same as before, nothing different."


    Shen Yuan casually responded.


    He of course knew what was up, but he obviously couldn''t tell these two dummies that he had identally poked the adviser a bit with his stuff!


    Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin started to doubt themselves, "Could it be that we were mistaken?"


    "You guys definitely got it wrong!"


    Shen Yuan exchanged a few more idle words with the two, then climbed onto his bed to take a nap.


    Before sleeping, he checked the recent tasks he needed to do.


    Besides attending sses, there were actually quite a few things.


    First, the renovations at the speakeasy had begun, and he needed to start dealing with the exploration videos and promotions.


    Next, Chen Na was already processing her resignation, and they had to begin managing the caf¨¦''s premises.


    Moreover, he had ordered a Defenderst week and had to pick up the car on Friday.


    As Shen Yuan pondered these, he unwittingly drifted into sleep¡­.


    ...


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    About eight hundred meters from the International campus south gate, there''s a caf¨¦ named "MS."


    Apart from coffee, this spot is also a mini leisure club where one can y cards, chat, and y board games, among other activities.


    Students from well-off families at International usually liked to hang out here.


    For some reason, even though business was good, a "Transfer of Prosperous Business" sign had been posted.


    That Saturday afternoon, Li Zhanpeng drove his newly acquired BMW 3 Series, carrying a roommate and two girls from his ss to this caf¨¦.


    After Fang Minhui had rejected him, he had quickly recovered from that failed rtionship and was ready to target other girls.


    The whole world abounds with beautiful grass; why pine for one single flower?


    The two girls with him didn''t match Minhui''s standard, but they were passable.


    They were worth giving a try.


    One of the girls was named Wei Yanyan; she was fairly average-looking but knew how to dress up¡ªwearing heavy makeup and false eyshes, dressed quite boldly, she could barely pass for a six out of ten.


    As soon as Wei Yanyan sat down, she began fishing for a topic: "Li Zhanpeng, how much did you pay for that car?"


    Li Zhanpeng replied indifferently, "Not much, just 280,000 fully paid."


    "Wow~ 280,000 and that''s not expensive to you!"


    "That''s nothing."


    Li Zhanpeng waved it off; he had gotten over the initial phase of showing off his new car. His vanity threshold had increased, and the usual ttery no longer satisfied him.


    Of course, if it had been Minhui making those remarks, maybe he would have been thrilled, but these two girls didn''t cut it.


    "You''re too modest, driving a BMW before even graduating, surpassing over 99 percent of our ssmates already."


    Wei Yanyan said, smiling supportively.


    The other girl, with a cute style and dressed in a Lolita outfit, named Weng Meiyun, chimed in: "Not just 99 percent, at least 99.99 percent."


    "Heh, yet some people still look down on BMWs."


    Li Zhanpeng, still upset, said, recalling Minhui''s indifferent tone during that party.


    I''m only 21 and driving a BMW; what''scking?


    Why the disdain?


    "No way, she looks down on BMWs too? Is her family well off?"


    Wei Yanyan was slightly surprised, thinking such guys with a good background should be grabbed early on¡ªafter all,petition only gets tougher outside school.


    Li Zhanpeng shook his head: "Just a ordinary family."


    Wei Yanyan suddenly felt it was kind of funny: "Really? Are there still people living in a fairytale world nowadays?" Stay connected with empire


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 Chapter 50 *Playing with Years

    "I''ve heard those seniors who''ve graduated say that even if they work for another three to five years, they still might not be able to afford a BMW."


    "Even if they can afford it, they might not be able to maintain it, with maintenance, parking, gas, and the annual insurance, all those are significant expenses."


    "That''s what I''m saying, some people just can''t figure out the situation."


    Wei Yanyan and Weng Meiyun expressed their discontent.


    Li Zhanpeng frowned, "Let''s not talk about this, let''s talk about something else."


    He wasn''t too pleased with their conversation.


    Though he had no chance to be with her, Fang Minhui was ultimately the white moonlight in his heart.


    He could say things, but others couldn''t.


    Li Zhanpeng''s roommate, Ye Zhiyang, picked up the thread of the conversation, "I haven''t seen Shen Yuan aroundtely; he''s living on campus now, right? He didn''te to thest gathering either."


    "Are you talking about Shen Yuan from your ss who drives a 4 Series?"


    The light in Weng Meiyun''s eyes flickered; she knew there was a rich second generation in ss 2 named Shen Yuan, handsome and wealthy. If only she could get to know him.


    Though they were two guys and two girls, the distribution wasn''t too even.


    Li Zhanpeng evidently favored Yanyan more, and Ye Zhiyang, with his crooked melon, cracked date looks andck of money, simply couldn''tpare. It would be better to get to know Shen Yuan through Li Zhanpeng and Ye Zhiyang.


    "Meiyun, you''re out of the loop, his family has gone bankrupt."


    "Forget the 4 Series, he doesn''t even have a car now, only takes the bus."


    "I see..."


    Upon hearing what Wei Yanyan said, Weng Meiyun''s interest plummeted.


    She had wanted to get to know them, but if he was bankrupt, there was no point.


    "Shen Yuan is ipetent and loves face; he deliberately didn''te to thest ss gathering because he was afraid of being humiliated."


    As soon as Shen Yuan was mentioned, Li Zhanpeng immediately felt a sense of superiority. He had always been overshadowed by Shen Yuan in ss, but now he could finally breathe easy.


    Regrettably, since mentioning the 3 Series, he himself hadn''t encountered Shen Yuan, otherwise, he would have relished giving the guy a hard time.


    "That is a bit embarrassing."


    "Actually, I think whether a guy has money is one thing, but what''s more important is having the ease to face everything."


    Wei Yanyan blinked, "Don''t you think so, Li Zhanpeng?"


    "Of course, naturally!"


    Li Zhanpeng''s lips unconsciously curled up, his fondness for Wei Yanyan growing a bit more.


    He then took out his phone, scanned the table, and prepared to order a few drinks.


    But when he saw the coffee prices, his lips twitched.


    Damn, what is this? The cheapest is 29 a cup?


    He also needed to cover the others, four people at the table, wouldn''t that add up to 116?


    Li Zhanpeng hadn''t expected to fall into a trap. Had he known, he wouldn''t have let Wei Yanyan pick the ce.


    How can a coffee shop around the school be so expensive, wouldn''t it be better to drink a cup of coffee at Luckin Coffee for 9.9?


    But he had no choice, he was a rich second generation, he couldn''t lose face, so he had to bite the bullet and ce the order.


    After ordering the coffee, Li Zhanpeng subconsciously surveyed the cafe; it was a duplex structure with a small second floor, decorated in a retro style, even the floors were wooden, truly quite tasteful.


    However, when his gaze swept to a small corner of the cafe, Li Zhanpeng''s eyes suddenly stalled.


    Because he noticed a very elegant and sexy woman sitting alone in the corner, sipping her coffee.


    Li Zhanpeng couldn''t help but widen his eyes. The woman appeared to be in her mid-tote twenties, with delicate features, and light brown,rge wavy hair casually falling onto her shoulders.


    Most importantly, she had a particrly nice figure, especially those long, white, straight legs.


    Li Zhanpeng''s throat involuntarily swallowed, thinking those legs were worth ying with for a year even at the cost of shortening his life by ten years.


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    Li Zhanpeng turned his head back and looked at the two girls sitting opposite him once more, but uponparison, he suddenly felt disinterested.


    The gap was just too wide, they were not even in the same league!


    While Wei Yanyan and Weng Meiyun were waiting for their coffee, they also noticed the beauty in the corner.


    Once they saw her delicate face clearly, both of them were simultaneously taken aback.


    When a woman sees another unfamiliar woman, there''s always an instinctivepulsion topare herself.


    But when Wei Yanyan and Weng Meiyun looked at this woman, they didn''t even have the courage topare themselves.


    Because this woman was just too beautiful.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Not only that, but her figure was also impable, and most importantly, she exuded an elegant aura.


    Wei Yanyan''s looks ranked high in her ss, with many male students pursuing her, but upon seeing this woman, she immediately felt inferior and ashamed.


    At that moment, a huge SUV suddenly drove past the coffee shop entrance, diverting everyone''s attention away from the beauty.


    The vehicle was rugged by design, and its tall and wide body made Li Zhanpeng''s 3 Series look like a delicatedy when parked next to it.


    "What kind of car is that? It''s so big."


    Wei Yanyan couldn''t help but ask.


    "Oh, it''s probably something like a Zhongtai, not expensive, around one hundred thousand," Li Zhanpeng answered casually. In fact, he often browsed car review sites and knew this was a Defender, which would cost at least eight or nine hundred thousand.


    But in front of the two girls he had just met, he pretended to be a car expert, "This car is quite big, but it also has high fuel consumption, and parking it in the city is very inconvenient."


    "Oh, I see," Wei Yanyan and Weng Meiyun, not knowing much about cars, nodded like pecking hens.


    Hearing it was a car of about one hundred thousand, they quickly lost interest and withdrew their gazes.


    "Hey, isn''t that Shen Yuan?"


    Just then, Ye Zhiyang suddenly spoke up.


    At his words, those who had just looked away followed his gaze once again.


    Indeed, Shen Yuan got out of the driver''s seat and walked towards the coffee shop.


    Seeing the handsome and tall Shen Yuan, Weng Meiyun''s eyes lit up, "Shen Yuan is actually quite handsome."


    Wei Yanyan also nodded in agreement.


    The man did look good; it was just a shame about the car.


    Li Zhanpeng''s eyelids twitched, and he hadn''t expected to encounter Shen Yuan here, especially not driving a Defender. Hadn''t his family gone bankrupt?


    Shen Yuan walked into the coffee shop called "MS," looking around.


    The d¨¦cor was indeed quite stylish.


    Actually, this coffee shop was less than a kilometer away from their school''s gate, and Shen Yuan asionally passed by, but he had never entered before.


    This ce was found by Chen Na, who said the owner was someone who wasn''t short on money; bored of the business, she wanted to transfer ownership, and the price was negotiable.


    So today, Chen Na had arranged to meet him and the owner here to discuss in detail.


    "Shen Yuan, over here!"


    Chen Na, who had been sitting in the corner drinking coffee, waved with a smile when she saw Shen Yuan appear.


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    Shen Yuan responded and walked over, while Ye Zhiyang, originally intending to greet him with a wave, saw that Shen Yuan hadn''t even noticed them. He had to retract his hand in disappointment as Shen Yuan walked past them.


    Seeing this, Li Zhanpeng and Wei Yanyan were simultaneously stunned.


    Could it be that the beautiful woman sitting in the corner had been waiting for Shen Yuan all along?


    ...


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 Chapter 51 Isnt This Just Too Ridiculous?

    "Is it just you here, or is the bossdying too?"


    Shen Yuan sat across from Chen Na and asked.


    "The bossdy should be arriving soon; she just sent me a WeChat message."


    Chen Na blinked her beautiful eyes and said, "So, how is the car driving? Did you go for a drive anywhere yesterday?"


    "Not bad, if it wasn''t good to drive, I wouldn''t have bought it."


    Shen Yuan went to pick up the carst Friday, and Chen Na helped him with the delivery paperwork.


    It was only afterward that Shen Yuan found out that Chen Na had already resignedst Tuesday and hade back specifically on Friday to help him with the car. This made Shen Yuan feel a bit moved.


    Chen Na revealed a teasing smile, "Did you buy it just because it''s good to drive?"


    Shen Yuan was quick to respond, with a meaningful smile, "Maybe it''s also the headlights, I quite like them."


    Chen Na was taken aback for a moment, and after she got it, her pretty face instantly blushed red. She had intended to tease Shen Yuan, but it turned out to be a case of the biter being bit.


    However, Chen Na couldn''t be sure that the headlights he was referring to were the same headlights she was thinking of, so she had to give up. She carefully pushed the other cup of coffee on the table towards him, "I ordered you an iced Americano. Not sure if you''ll like it?"


    "..."


    "Brother Peng, this doesn''t seem quite right...."


    Ye Zhiyang couldn''t help but whisper.


    Although they couldn''t hear clearly what the two were saying, from the state of the beautiful woman, it was obvious they were flirting.


    Li Zhanpeng''s mouth twitched, but he said nothing.


    He was feeling ratherplicated at the moment. On the one hand, Shen Yuan inexplicably got himself a Defender, a car that''s at least three times more expensive than his BMW.


    On the other hand, the elegant beauty was acting all demure in Shen Yuan''s presence.


    Just moments ago, Li Zhanpeng had been fantasizing about how wonderful it would be to have such a beauty, even willing to trade ten years of his life.


    But now, it seemed like a joke.


    Shen Yuan, that bastard, had clearly beaten him to it.


    Shen Yuan, that damned guy, had just broken up with his senior sister, and now he had hooked up with a beauty from off-campus?


    And here Li Zhanpeng was, still trying hard to find someone.


    It was as if Shen Yuan was dining on delicacies every day, while he couldn''t even gnaw on tree bark.


    Are we even attending the same damn university?


    The contrast in their situations was just too stark, and now Li Zhanpeng was starting to question his life.


    Wei Yanyan and Weng Meiyun''s minds also hadn''t quite caught up. They thought that Shen Yuan''s family had gone bankrupt, and the domestic car he was driving outside was who-knows-where borrowed from. Yet, how could he still find such a pretty girlfriend?N?v(el)B\\jnn


    In their understanding, in this day and age, everyone was after money; pure love didn''t exist, so they couldn''tprehend the scene before them.


    Just then, the ss door of the cafe was pushed open again, and a woman in her thirties with a mature charm walked in gracefully.


    With a smile, she approached where Chen Na and Shen Yuan were sitting, "Hello, Miss Chen, I was dyed a little because I had to pick up the kids."


    Chen Na stood up and shook hands with the woman, "Hello, Ms. Lin."


    "Shen Yuan, this is Ms. Lin Yuchang, the owner of the MS Cafe."


    "Ms. Lin, this is Shen Yuan, whom I''ve mentioned to you."


    Chen Na smiled as she introduced them.


    "Hello, Ms. Lin."


    Shen Yuan stood up and shook hands lightly with Lin Yuchang.


    Although this beautiful young matron had already had children, she appeared very well maintained.


    Today, she was dressed in a white sleeveless blouse that showed off her fair arms, and she wore a gray woolen skirt below, making her hips look even rounder.


    "Mr. Shen looks quite young."


    Lin Yuchang sized up Shen Yuan from head to toe, surprised by his youth.


    When she first came in, she saw a Defender parked outside. It seemed to belong to this Shen Yuan.


    "Actually, we are all about the same age, in our twenties."


    Shen Yuanughed and said it offhandedly, not only avoiding mentioning his actual age but also subtly equalizing everyone''s age.


    Lin Yuchang was all smiles when she heard this. She was hardly in her twenties; she had already turned thirty-one this year.


    But what woman doesn''t like to hear sweet nothings?


    "I''ll make a long story short. I''ve pretty much gone over this with Miss Chenst time."


    "To tell you the truth, my shop''s business is so-so, but because we''re close to the school, the foot traffic is decent, so I can just about break even. I started this shop just to kill some time."


    "But now I''ve got a lot on my te at home, and my parents-inw have gone back to their hometown. It''s tough to manage everything with a child, so I thought it would be best to transfer the shop."


    Lin Yuchang exined the details to Shen Yuan.


    Since the shop transfer was posted, there had indeed been quite a few inquiries, but those people eitherined about the weak business or found the transfer fee too steep.


    After being on the market for a month, she hadn''t managed to transfer the shop.


    If she were to shut it down outright, she couldn''t bear it; she had invested almost four hundred thousand in renovations, equipment, and various materials.


    "So, tell me about the transfer price."


    Shen Yuan was an International campus student. He had asionally passed by and was aware of how the business was doing.


    Lin Yuchang hadn''t exaggerated; her estimate was probably just enough to bnce the books.


    For him, breaking even was sufficient. With the System providing double cashback, he was bound to profit.


    "Initially, we spent nearly 400,000 on renovations and equipment, plus there''s another 10,000 to 20,000 in materials in the shop."


    As Lin Yuchang spoke, she watched for Shen Yuan''s reaction. "But I understand that, having been opened for two years and the usage over time, there will be depreciation, so I''m thinking of transferring it for 300,000."


    "How about this, I won''t bargain with you, a t rate of 250,000."


    Shen Yuan offered a price he was willing to ept.


    He currently had 300,000 in investment funds. If he used 250,000 for the transfer fee, he would still have 50,000 left over as startup capital for the shop and Chen Na''s first month''s sry.


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    Lin Yuchang hesitated briefly. She had indeed marked up the initial asking price to leave room for bargaining, as it was unlikely for anyone to not negotiate.


    Her real expectation was around 270,000.


    But now the other party had directly cut it down to 250,000.


    Upon further thought, if she didn''t transfer this time, she might not find someone as straightforward and decisive next time. She bit the bullet and said, "Can you sign the agreement and make the transfer payment today?"


    "Sure."


    "After we sign the agreement, we''ll add each other on WeChat. You send me your card number there, and I''ll transfer the 250,000 to you through mobile banking."


    "Mhm, okay."


    Lin Yuchang felt a weight lift off her heart; she stood up to get the agreement and also brought along the only female employee in the shop. "Xiaoqiu, this Mr. Shen will be your new boss. After a while, you show him around and familiarize him with the situation."


    "Hello, boss."


    The girl named Xiaoqiu was quite young, probably just over twenty, with a pretty and demure appearance. She nodded shyly at Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan nodded slightly in response and then pointed to Chen Na, saying, "Just show Miss Chen Na around, that''s fine. I won''t be in the shop often. She''ll be in charge of all the big and small matters here in the future."


    "Hello, Miss Chen."


    Chen Na smiled sweetly, finding Xiaoqiu very approachable. "I''m only a few years older than you. You can call me Sister Na or Nana."


    "Okay, Sister Na."


    ...


    "Brother Peng, did you hear that?"


    "Isn''t this just way too outrageous?"


    "..."

 Chapter 52 Unexpected Surprise

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    The coffee shop was not busy at this time, so it was rtively quiet, which meant even though Shen Yuan''s conversation with the proprietress was not loud, Li Zhanpeng and Wei Yanyan could still clearly hear what they were discussing.


    What surprised them was that Shen Yuan was actually discussing the transfer price of the coffee shop with the proprietress.


    They hadn''t even had time to react when, in just a few minutes, a business deal worth 250,000 was agreed upon.


    The speed at which the money was spent made them feel like Shen Yuan wasn''t spending 250,000 but rather just 25.


    What was even more outrageous was that it was clear from the way they introduced the staff that Shen Yuan took over the shop mainly for the beautiful woman beside him.


    They were all honest university students, without even a partner of their own, and here was Shen Yuan, engaging in the luxurious activity of keeping a mistress?


    Wei Yanyan and Weng Meiyun exchanged nces, unable to help but look at Li Zhanpeng, who was keeping silent. Wasn''t it said that Shen Yuan was too embarrassed to attend gatherings after his family went bankrupt?


    And yet, he could easily spend 250,000¡ªwas this what you called being afraid of a blow to his pride?


    At this point, Wei Yanyan even started to doubt whether what Li Zhanpeng said was true; just now, he imed that the car parked at the entrance was a domestically produced car worth about 100,000. But based on how Shen Yuan was spending, did he seem like someone who would drive such a car?


    Li Zhanpeng was feeling absolutely terrible at this moment, as if he had swallowed a fly.


    Just ten minutes ago, he was feeling smug about his new 280,000 BMW 3 Series, thinking he could finally hold his head up high and take some pleasure in Shen Yuan''s misfortune.


    Now, that seemed like aplete joke.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Shen Yuan was simply not on the same level as him.


    Not only did he drive a Defender worth three times more than the 3 Series, but he also cheerfully threw in 250,000 for ady''s favor.


    That 250,000 was almost as much as the cost of his BMW.


    Yet he himself felt heartache even over spending 29 yuan on a cup of coffee.


    Driving a million-dor luxury car, keeping a mistress outside school¡ªthese were things Li Zhanpeng didn''t even dare to dream of, yet all these were happening to Shen Yuan.


    Li Zhanpeng was as dejected as a dog; he had always considered Shen Yuan his imagined enemy, but now thetter couldn''t even be bothered to give him a nce.


    ...


    The staff member Xiaoqiu was showing Chen Na around the counter, while Lin Yuchang and Shen Yuan were sitting at a table signing the agreement.


    After receiving Shen Yuan''s ID number on WeChat, Lin Yuchang was slightly surprised, not expecting him to be just 21 years old.


    Yet that Miss Chen appeared to be at least 26 or 27.


    Lin Yuchang, at 31, may not have seen everything, but she had a fair bit of experience and had actually sensed something peculiar between Shen Yuan and Chen Na from the moment she walked in.


    They seemed like a couple, yet not quite.


    But what else is there between men and women, really?


    She just found it curious that nowadays it seemed many young men liked women who were more mature than themselves.


    This thought gave Lin Yuchang a sliver of joy as it meant that even after her divorce, she would still have a market if she went out looking for a partner.


    After getting familiar with the bar counter, Chen Na returned to Shen Yuan''s side, her eyebrows slightly furrowed as she said, "It seems making coffee is moreplex than I thought."


    Xiaoqiu had just briefly exined the process to her, and Chen Na realized there were quite a few steps involved in making coffee, and the coffee shop offered a variety of types: Americano,ttes with different vors, mocha, cappino...


    So Chen Na felt a bit overwhelmed for a moment.


    Shen Yuan smiled and said, "No worries, take it slow; we have plenty of time, and Xiaoqiu is here to guide you, after all."


    "Sister Na, I''ll teach you slowly. It took me a month to get the hang of it, but you''re smarter than me, so you definitely won''t need a month," Xiaoqiu said with a smile on the side.


    Just then, Lin Yuchang''s phone, which was on the table, suddenly rang, interrupting the conversation. She picked up the phone and frowned unconsciously upon seeing the name of the caller, then walked outside the coffee shop to take the call.


    At that moment, Shen Yuan noticed that Chen Na also seemed to have a change in expression, so he asked, "What''s wrong?"


    "This Ms. Lin seems to be Zeng Xianyong''s wife."


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    Chen Na whispered a response.


    Just now, when Lin Yuchang''s phone rang on the desk, it drew everyone''s attention, and Chen Na also inadvertently saw the caller''s name---Xianyong.


    "Who is Zeng Xianyong?"


    Shen Yuan didn''t know this person.


    "He''s the guy who fought with Xie Haijie at the IFC Mall that day, and he''s also my immediate superior at Land Rover."


    "What a coincidence, huh?"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but feel a little surprised.


    Just yesterday, when he was picking up the car, Chen Na had mentioned her store general manager harassing her, so he didn''t have a good impression of this store general manager either.


    It was just unexpected that Zeng Xianyong would have such a beautiful wife at home, and still go out to cheat.


    Although from a man''s point of view it''s understandable, which man doesn''t wish for a life with a steady wife at home and romantic adventures outside?


    But then again, Zeng Xianyong using his position to exploit female employees was simply despicable!


    Shen Yuan was the first to disagree!


    "Actually, I n to expose Zeng Xianyong after I get my sry, so everyone can see his true face. I still have the chat records with him stored."


    "I just don''t know whether I should tell his wife, because Ms. Lin seems like a nice person, and I''m afraid it might hurt her."


    Chen Na looked up with her beautiful eyes, seeking Shen Yuan''s opinion.


    She had already decided on this matter, nning to post it in the big WeChat group of Star City''s new car circle after getting her sry.


    It was just that she didn''t expect to get to know his wife now.


    Chen Na had interacted with Lin Yuchang twice and felt she was a decent person, so she hesitated whether to tell her as well.


    Shen Yuan''s mind raced, and he then said in a serious tone, "I don''t think it''s appropriate for you to expose him."


    "Why?"


    Chen Na was somewhat puzzled; she felt that if such a person wasn''t exposed, it would only harm more girls.


    "Once the chat records are released, Zeng Xianyong will know who did it, aren''t you afraid of Zeng Xianyong seeking revenge on you after losing his job?"


    "But...."


    Shen Yuan interrupted, "A cornered dog will jump over a wall, let alone Zeng Xianyong, an unemployed man in his forties with a wife and children to support. I really fear he might do something detrimental to you."


    "This matter needs to be approached in the right way. How about this, leave this matter to me, and I guarantee I can make him take a fall without affecting you."


    Shen Yuan''s tone was very sincere, considering Chen Na''s welfare in every aspect, fearing that she might get hurt.


    "Shen Yuan...."


    Hearing the concern in Shen Yuan''s words, Chen Na was slightly touched and felt warmth in her heart.


    She suddenly felt she had made a very correct decision.


    "Don''t worry, this is what I should do."


    Shen Yuan patted Chen Na''s shoulder tofort her, thinking to himself that he mainly wanted to get to know Ms. Lin, the beautiful young wife; actually, you needn''t be too moved.


    However, when he patted Chen Na''s shoulder, he suddenly noticed that Chen Na''s Feel-good Index had changed.


    The first time they went to the IFC Mall together, Chen Na''s Feel-good Index towards him was 64, and after two days of interaction, it had increased by 2 points to 66.


    And now it had suddenly increased by 5 points, reaching 71 points!


    Embarrassingly enough, Shen Yuan originally just wanted to find a pretext to interact with Lin Yuchang, the beautiful young wife, but he didn''t expect to have such an unexpected surprise.


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 Chapter 53 Really Cant Stand It

    Three minutester, Lin Yuchang finished her call and returned to the table.


    There was a slight change in her expression, and though she tried to hide it, Shen Yuan could still tell.


    Shen Yuan figured it might be possible that the marital rtionship between her and her husband wasn''t very harmonious.


    But that was normal, Zeng Xianyong often indulged in pleasures outside, and Lin Yuchang wasn''t a fool; she certainly could sense it.


    Next, after signing the agreement with Lin Yuchang, he immediately transferred 250,000 to her.


    From then on, MS Coffee became officially his property.


    With 50,000 left in the investment fund, Shen Yuan transferred all of it to Chen Na, with 24,000 for her sry for the previous two months, and the remaining 26,000 as operating funds for the coffee shop.


    Having interacted with her over the past few days, Shen Yuan trusted Chen Na''s character and was confident in leaving the coffee shop entirely in her hands, preferring to be a hands-off owner.


    [Ding!]


    [Monitored that the host has fully invested the 1 million dedicated investment fund,pleting the initial investment task, and has been promoted from investment novice to junior investor.]


    [A perfect life should have a richer portfolio.]


    [Task: The host will receive 10 million in dedicated investment funds to continue to expand investments.]


    [Task Reward 1: All business ie derived from investments will receive a threefold cashback.]


    [Task Reward 2: Afterpleting the investments, a mysterious asset will be acquired.]


    Wow!


    Shen Yuan''s lips curled into a smile, not expecting the System to have prepared another surprise for him.


    This time the investment fund was increased tenfold, allowing him to invest with 10 million!


    And the bonus was upgraded from twice to three times, plus he would receive a mysterious asset.


    Given the System''s generosity, Shen Yuan thought the mysterious asset must be of considerable value.


    He vividly remembered the reward from thest time on the ss belle, which totalled more than seven million ¨C six million from a lottery and one million in consumer funds.


    Not to mention the special abilities; Shen Yuan felt they were beyond mary measure.


    After all, such abilities couldn''t be bought with money.


    "Mr. Shen, it''s been a pleasure doing business with you."


    Lin Yuchang had finished all the procedures and stood up to shake hands with Shen Yuan, "I need to go back now, hope to see you again sometime."


    "Of course, we''ll meet again."


    Shen Yuan lightly held Lin Yuchang''s hand and noticed that her skin was not only smooth but also pleasantly plump.


    For some reason, ever since he learned she was Zeng Xianyong''s wife, his gaze toward her had changed.


    Although Lin Yuchang had already given birth, she still maintained herself very well, as could be seen from her slender, fair arms that obviously got regr exercise.


    Her bust was tightly wrapped, but from a different angle, one could still perceive there was an impressivendscape within.


    Lin Yuchang was slightly taken aback, notpletely grasping the meaning of "we''ll meet again."


    But she realized that young people''s ways of thinking tended to be more flexible, and perhaps this was a new way of saying goodbye.


    "Goodbye."


    After Lin Yuchang left, Shen Yuan checked the time on his phone and saw it was almost 5 o''clock, so he proposed that they leave for dinner. Read exclusive chapters at empire


    Then, after saying goodbye to Xiaoqiu, the two prepared to head out. Before leaving, he took one more look around his new property from top to bottom.


    The coffee shop had a small duplex structure, decorated in a vintage style, mostly with wooden fittings, and there were even two small private dining rooms on the second floor.


    "So this is my coffee shop now."


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but reflect inwardly as he scanned the ce. During his scan, he noticed that one of the tables was upied by a ssmate of his.


    Ye Zhiyang and Li Zhanpeng were there, and across from them sat two girls from the same grade.


    Today must really be the day coincidence gave coincidence a helping hand.


    Li Zhanpeng, noticing Shen Yuan''s gaze, immediately looked down, pretending not to see. Unexpectedly, Ye Zhiyang reached out his hand and took the initiative to wave: "Shen Yuan, what a coincidence."


    Dammit, isn''t this guy an idiot?


    Li Zhanpengined inwardly, but now that hiding was no longer an option, he could only lift his head and pretend as if nothing was amiss.


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    "Ye Zhiyang, you guys are quite something, bringing beauties from other sses out for coffee."


    Shen Yuanughed it off, and Chen Na, hearing that these were Shen Yuan''s ssmates, also returned a polite smile.


    Ye Zhiyang''s eyelid twitched, thinking to himself, where do you get off being so cocky, when you''re the one keeping a beauty from outside the school.


    "We''re off to have dinner, see you, bye."


    Shen Yuan waved to the group then walked out of the caf¨¦ with Chen Na.


    Li Zhanpeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought that Shen Yuan, having just changed Defenders and recently taken over a caf¨¦, would show off in front of them.


    After all, everyone has a bit of vanity in them.


    Now it seemed he had underestimated Shen Yuan.


    Wei Yanyan and Weng Meiyun also felt that Shen Yuan was not like what Li Zhanpeng had described; in fact, he seemed quite graceful and didn''t show off or boast.


    What gave them a sense of defeat was that Shen Yuan hardly gave them a second nce just now.


    But then again, when someone has such a top-notch beauty by his side, why would he give them a second look?


    Thirty minutester, Shen Yuan drove the Defender, taking Chen Na to the private dining room of Star Sushi.


    It was the same ce he had brought Fang Minhui before.


    "Shen Yuan, do youe here often? The environment and service are really good."


    Star Sushi was well-known in Star City and quite expensive. Chen Na had seen it on Xiaohongshu and Kuaishou but had never been before, so everything was novel to her.


    The warm amber lighting, the sliding door of the private dining room, and the mats for sitting or kneeling all had their own unique charm.


    "Sort of."


    Shen Yuan felt a little embarrassed thinking about it; he had brought three different girls, from ss belle Zhou Wanting to Fang Minhui, and now Chen Na, to the same restaurant.


    Chen Na blinked her beautiful eyes, looking at Shen Yuan: "And who did youe with before?"


    "With my sister."


    Shen Yuan thought to himself that Fang Minhui was a few months younger than him, so she should count as a sister, right?


    "You''re lying!"


    Chen Na remembered that thest time Shen Yuan took her shopping for bags he had said it was for his sister, and now he was using the sister excuse again for dinner. Was he always using his sister as a scapegoat?


    Now Chen Na even doubted whether Shen Yuan really had a sister.


    "....."


    "Let''s have a seat, the food here doesn''te out that quickly."


    Shen Yuan quickly changed the subject and handed Chen Na a cushion.


    Chen Na was wearing a short skirt today, unable to sit cross-legged like Shen Yuan, so she had to kneel down carefully, holding the back of her dress.


    Her skirt was already short, and kneeling made it ride up even higher. Shen Yuan was sitting directly across from her and from his angle, he could even glimpse the nearly imperceptible shadow between her pristine white thighs.


    This is too much to bear, just too much.


    In the end, Shen Yuan couldn''t resist such a test and finally gave in: "Chen Na, maybe you should sit next to me instead?"


    "..."

 Chapter 54 I Really Just Went Upstairs to Have Some Water

    The soft yellow lighting in the Star Sushi private dining room was dim, casting just enough glow for a hazy ambiance, adding a touch of intimacy when a man and a woman were alone together in the space.


    Chen Na, upon hearing Shen Yuan''s words, didn''t y coy or resist. After standing up, she moved the cushion beside Shen Yuan and knelt down again.


    Today, underneath her short skirt, she wasn''t wearing ck stockings, but rather boldly disyed her smooth, fair thighs. Coupled with her kneeling posture, it offered Shen Yuan a visual feast.


    After all, Shen Yuan was no saint. He was just an ordinary man with emotions and desires, and it was normal for him to react to this situation.


    Especially now that he had fulfilled Chen Na''s dream of opening a cafe.


    Although the cafe was officially under his name, the generous sry he offered and the condition that he sought no return made it no different than saying it belonged to Chen Na.


    Shen Yuan felt it was time to collect some interest, so his right hand naturally found its way to Chen Na''s slender waist, savoring the soft touch.


    Chen Na''s body trembled, surprised by Shen Yuan''s boldness. She twisted her waist in reluctant protest, "The waiter wille inter..."


    "The dishes don''te out that fast here."


    Such a feeble resistance only served to excite a man more. Shen Yuan advanced strategically, his hands gently exploring without giving Chen Na a moment to breathe.


    Chen Na''s face immediately flushed with heat, her heart pounding rapidly. She parted her lips as if to object, but ultimately, she said nothing.


    Having worked in sales for years, Chen Na understood a principle very well: the world is realistic¡ªthere are no loves or hates without reason, nor are there altruistic offerings without expectation of return.


    When a person gives, they certainly expect something in return.


    Of course, the ultimate sycophants excepted.


    Last time, Shen Yuan bought her a 40,000-yuan handbag, and now he had paid 300,000 to acquire a cafe for her.


    Additionally, Shen Yuan was going to pay a 12,000 monthly sry for her.


    What was he after?


    Profits from the cafe?


    That would be a joke.


    Today, Lin Yuchang herself said that the cafe could only break even at best, so it was clearly not about making money.


    So, it was no surprise that all of this happened naturally.


    Of course, this was all she could offer him now...


    Although she was already 26 this year, she was still a virgin.


    She had never considered dating during her school years, and after graduation, she was too busy with work to find a partner.


    Despite encountering some high-quality men, Chen Na always felt something wascking until Xie Haijie began pursuing her persistently, prompting her to give it a try.


    Half a month into the rtionship, they had only held hands, with no further physical contact.


    Therefore, her virginity was essentially the most precious thing she had to offer Shen Yuan.


    Chen Na, thinking this way, decided to close her eyes and quietly enjoy...


    Ten minutester, just as Shen Yuan was getting to a crucial point, there was a "knock knock" at the door from the waiter.


    Shen Yuan promptly ceased his movements, both with his hands and mouth, while Chen Na''s cheeks burned with a flushed crimson and her eyes were dazed as she fumbled to fasten the buttons at her neckline.


    "Come in."


    After Chen Na had fastened her buttons, Shen Yuan responded.


    "Mr. Shen, your dishes are ready."


    The waitress, dressed in a kimono, entered the room to serve their dishes. After briefly introducing the food, she bowed and left the private dining room.


    She had nced quickly at the state of the two guests upon entering. The man was calm, while the woman''s cheeks were bright red, intentionally keeping her head low.


    Working here for quite some time, the waitress knew exactly what had transpired.


    But they were ustomed to such happenings and were not surprised.


    That''s why they always knocked before entering a private dining room to avoid witnessing any acts they shouldn''t see.


    People came out to have fun, especially young men and women, seeking some excitement now and then.


    Especially for men who have seen plenty of Dongying films, who wouldn''t enjoy such scenarios?


    It''spletely understandable!


    "Shen Yuan, let''s not do it in such a ce next time..."


    Chen Na said, raising her misty eyes.


    When the waitress walked in just now, she dared not look up, for fear that the other woman might notice something amiss.


    "I''ll think about it."


    Shen Yuan said he would consider it, but he had no intention of agreeing in his heart. It was only a sushi restaurant''s private dining room after all¡ªthey hadn''t even tried a cafe''s private dining room yet.


    "What''s there to consider?"


    Chen Na didn''t understand. Her request didn''t seem excessive.


    "Alright, let''s eat something first. I''m a bit hungry."


    Shen Yuan changed the subject.


    "You''re such a jerk..."


    When she heard Shen Yuan deliberately avoiding the topic, Chen Na felt an itch in her gums and really wanted to pinch his annoying face.


    But looking at him, Shen Yuan was actually quite handsome.


    The only drawback was probably that he was a bit of a scoundrel.


    Even with such a beautiful girl by his side, he still sought out other women.


    "Sigh, now that I''m on his ship, it''s no use talking about all this."


    Chen Na sighed helplessly in her heart.


    Afterwards, the two finished their meal and walked out of the private dining room together to the front desk to pay the bill.


    The meal was still expensive, totaling 2652 yuan. Watching Shen Yuan pay, Chen Na secretly marveled. Although she had anticipated the high price, she hadn''t expected it to be this expensive.


    A single meal was almost the same as themission she earned from selling a car.


    You should know that she sells at most five or six cars a month.


    However, maybe this was just how wealthy people lived. The 2000 yuan they spent was probably the same as her spending 20 yuan.


    But inside, Shen Yuan was unperturbed, even a bit pleased. Although 2652 yuan was spent on this meal, he had a triple cashback, which meant a gain of 5304 yuan.


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    After leaving Star Sushi, Chen Na suggested going back to the coffee shop to learn how to make coffee with Xiaoqiu because she would officially start working at the coffee shop tomorrow, and Chen Na wanted to get familiar with it as soon as possible.


    However, Shen Yuan shook his head and said seriously, "It''s almost eight o''clock now, and it will be at least half past eight by the time you get there. Xiaoqiu gets off work at nine, so if you go now, you''ll be dying her from getting off work."n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    "You should go home and rest early and save your energy for tomorrow."


    In fact, Shen Yuan was talking nonsense; he didn''t know what time the coffee shop closed, nor did he know what time Xiaoqiu got off work.


    However, Chen Na thought Shen Yuan made sense and wasn''t in a hurry at that moment, so she nodded and said, "Okay, then take me home."


    Half an hourter, Shen Yuan drove back to the apartment building where Chen Na rented an apartment. As Chen Na descended from the passenger side to say goodbye to Shen Yuan, she didn''t expect Shen Yuan to jump out of the driver''s side as well.


    "What are you doinging down?"


    Chen Na asked somewhat uneasily, with a vague premonition inside her.


    "I''m a bit thirsty, going upstairs for a drink of water," Shen Yuan said, unflinchingly.


    Hearing such a clich¨¦ excuse from Shen Yuan, Chen Na didn''t want to expose him, but this was moving too fast. She gently shook her head, "I''m not very convenient tonight..."


    In fact, what had happened in the private dining room that evening was already her limit.


    After all, they had only known each other for how long.


    It was still better to proceed step by step.


    "Is there another man upstairs?"


    Shen Yuan looked up at the apartment building.


    "How could that be!"


    Chen Na red at him, knowing that Shen Yuan was aware that she was single, as she had told him everything about Xie Haijie.


    "Then what''s the inconvenience of going up for a drink of water?"


    Shen Yuan continued to feign ignorance.


    "..."


    Chen Na was speechless and choked, probably not expecting Shen Yuan to be so thick-skinned.


    "So you really are just going to have a drink of water and leave?"


    Chen Na inquired tentatively.


    She still had a shred of trust in Shen Yuan. What if Shen Yuan really was just going up for a drink of water?


    "Of course, but you can also think about letting me stay over the night if you want," Shen Yuan said with a chuckle.


    "Keep dreaming!"


    At this moment, Chen Na rxed her vignce slightly and led Shen Yuan upstairs.


    The apartment she lived in was on the sixth floor, but there was an elevator.


    This was the first time she had brought a man back home, and she was somewhat nervous inside, but also relieved that she had cleaned up at home today, so the room wasn''t too messy.


    After reaching the sixth floor in the elevator, Chen Na turned the key to open the door, and the room was pitch ck. She was about to turn on the light when Shen Yuan suddenly embraced her from behind, pinning her against the wall.


    "You said you were just going to..."


    "You said you were just going to drink some water..."


    Chen Na''s voice was tinged with a whimper. It was then she realized she had underestimated Shen Yuan''s boldness. She had indeed let the wolf into the house.


    "Indeed, it is for a drink of water..."


    Shen Yuan was thinking yes, it was for a drink of water, just not the kind of water she was thinking of.


    Especially since the atmosphere had been built up to this point and the private dining room hadn''t been satisfying enough, Shen Yuan, as a hot-blooded young man, was struggling to restrain himself.


    "Hmm..."


    Chen Na''s lips werepletely sealed, and she felt like she was suffocating, trying to break free, but how could she, a frail woman, overpower Shen Yuan, a man over one meter eighty.


    "....."


    At this time, Xie Haijie drove his Crown car to the apartment building where Chen Na lived.


    He was nning to apologize today.


    After the fight with Zeng Xianyong, it was a case of no fight, no acquaintance; they sat down together in a tea restaurant for a meal and opened up in their conversation.


    It turned out that Zeng Xianyong was the general manager of Chen Na''s store and happened to bump into Chen Na after finishing a car dealership alliance meeting at IFC Mall, which is why they sat together.


    There was actually nothing improper between them.


    Xie Haijie was filled with regret over his impulsiveness at the time and repeatedly apologized to Zeng Xianyong during the meal.


    But he felt that he owed an even greater apology to Chen Na. After all, he fought with her boss in front of her, which would make it difficult for her to work in the shop in the future.


    Ever since that fight, he couldn''t get in touch with Chen Na; both her phone and WeChat had blocked him, leaving no chance for an apology.


    So he took the time today, prepared a bouquet of flowers, and went to the Land Rover 4S shop after work to apologize to Chen Na in person, but to his surprise, he was told she had resigned.


    After learning this, Xie Haijie felt even guiltier, thinking that Chen Na''s resignation was definitely because of him.


    Therefore, he felt an even greater need to formally and sincerely apologize to Chen Na in person.


    When Xie Haijie was pursuing Chen Na, he once sent her some local specialties while on a business trip, so he knew her address.


    Xie Haijie didn''t expect this to win Chen Na back, but at least he wanted her forgiveness. After such an incident, the harm done to her was certainly great.


    If she forgave him, then at least they could still be friends in the future.


    Of course, getting back together as a couple was also a possibility.


    Xie Haijie was organizing his apology in his heart while getting out of the car, but then he suddenly noticed a Land Rover Defender parked not far from the apartment building.


    Seeing the Defender, Xie Haijie''s mind went nk.


    This...


    Could it be Zeng Xianyong''s car?


    .....

 Chapter 55

    Xie Haijie had an inkling, but he wasn''t sure if it was Zeng Xianyong''s car.


    So, with mixed feelings, he decided to go and investigate.


    Xie Haijie took the elevator to Chen Na''s unit, number 605. Seeing no light through the crack of Chen Na''s door, he breathed a sigh of relief.


    "Looks like I was overthinking it, that must be someone else''s car, Chen Na isn''t even home."


    Feeling somewhat relieved, Xie Haijie took a few steps forward and crouched down to ce the roses he had bought in front of Chen Na''s door.


    "This way, Chen Na will see them as soon as she returns home. She''s so smart, she''ll definitely know who sent them."


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    The bouquet contained 19 roses, perfectly conveying his message of "I will love you forever, unchanging." He had gone out of his way to buy them from the flower market after work, guessing no woman could resist such flowers.


    After setting down the roses, Xie Haijie was about to get up when suddenly he heard some rustling noises inside the room. He instinctively frowned, wondering if someone had broken into Chen Na''s apartment?


    Should he call the police?


    Xie Haijie pressed his ear against the door, nning to make sure of the situation before calling the police, lest he cause major embarrassment if it turned out to be Chen Na herself.


    He hadn''t thought it mattered until he listened and waspletely dumbfounded.


    Sounds of intense card ying wereing from inside,


    and crucially, there were also faint sounds of a woman gasping.


    Xie Haijie, having good hearing,bined with the poor soundproofing of these rental apartments, waspletely certain that the sounds wereing from Chen Na.


    "Zeng Xianyong, fuck your mother!"


    Xie Haijie let out a heart-wrenching scream.


    That son of a bitch Zeng Xianyong had clearly imed he had nothing going on with Chen Na, yet here they were already showing off their card-ying skills?


    I really fell for your lies!


    At this moment inside the room, Chen Na was leaning against the shoe cab.


    Shen Yuan was in the midst of sprinting when the cursing and ranting from Xie Haijie outside startled him.


    Shen Yuan had met Xie Haijie twice before and could recognize his voice.


    Xie Haijie, this idiot, had already broken up with Chen Na, so whye and meddle?


    But Xie Haijie had just seemed to be cursing at Zeng Xianyong, which probably didn''t involve him.


    Shen Yuan couldn''t be bothered with Xie Haijie the fool, and he picked up his pace.


    Xie Haijie, hearing the increased speed and force from inside, clenched his fists even tighter. That son of a bitch Zeng Xianyong was clearly taunting him!


    Hearing the ongoing card ying sounds, Xie Haijie was in agonizing difort.


    Zeng Xianyong, fuck your ancestors!


    Xie Haijie paced back and forth at the door, his heart burning with anxiety, somewhat tempted to knock on the door...


    But then...


    Xie Haijie suddenly realized something, Chen Na had beenpletely taken by someone else, and he no longer had any chance.


    Moreover, Chen Na had already broken up with him and blocked him on WeChat, clearly intending to cut off all contact. What right did he have to meddle in these matters?n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Would it be likest time, end up fighting someone?


    Xie Haijie smiled bitterly, shaking his head. Fortunately,st time Zeng Xianyong didn''t pursue it further. Had it escted to the police, things might have gotten messy. Fighting was ultimately unreasonable and wouldn''t solve anything.


    With this in mind, Xie Haijie''s expression turned dull, and he listlessly sat on the floor for a long while before slowly letting out, "Nana, make sure he..."


    Shen Yuan inside the room found this quite amusing, as Xie Haijie seemed more romantic than he''d imagined.


    But really, what business was it of yours?


    You really are a nosy one!


    After sitting for a long while, Xie Haijie dejectedly stood up, silently took the elevator downstairs, and entered a convenience store, weakly stating, "Boss, give me a pack of cigarettes and half a dozen Wusu beers."


    A minuteter, Xie Haijie left the store holding six bottles of Wusu in his hands and a pack of cigarettes in his pocket, leaving this ce of heartache behind.


    The events of tonight wrung his heart like a knife, and he resolved to forget about Chen Na.


    The convenience store owner, a man in his forties, watched Xie Haijie''s departing lonely figure and couldn''t help but sigh, "There goes a man with a story!"


    ...


    Meanwhile, inside Chen Na''s apartment, Shen Yuan and Chen Na had just finished a satisfying round of exercise.


    Chen Na''s cheeks were flushed, and she staggered over to the sofa, sitting down wearily.


    After sitting for a while, she recovered her breath and asked with a hazy look, "I thought I heard something outside just now, was someone knocking?"


    "You heard wrong; it was someone knocking next door."


    Shen Yuan shook his head.


    "So..."


    Chen Na nodded thoughtfully, but she didn''t dwell on it since the apartment had pretty poor sound instion, and it was easy to mishear things.


    "How about we go again?"


    Shen Yuan suggested; ever since he had acquired the ruthless ability, he had be invincible, sweeping through all challenges.


    He remembered when he had exercised with Fang Minhui; this time it hadsted a full forty minutes, and his legs and core were still vigorous and strong!


    System is awesome!


    "I can''t anymore."


    Chen Na''s flushed face gently shook.....


    "It seems the thing about Xiaoqiu getting off work at nine was false too."


    "This man, he''s really shameless!"


    Chen Na stared at Shen Yuan''s annoying face, really wanting to pinch it hard.


    But remembering the climax just now, Chen Na''s eyes were full of affection, and she felt quite satisfied, just a bit tired....


    "Ah, what are you doing!"


    Chen Na suddenly eximed; it turned out that Shen Yuan, that jerk, had just picked her up.


    Shen Yuan carried her to the bedroom and threw her onto the big bed: "It''s not so tiring here, just lie down and rx!"


    "You....."


    Chen Na had no way to deal with him; her limbs were weak, and she hadpletely lost the ability to resist.


    Actually, Shen Yuan was also a bit surprised by Chen Na''s contrasting demeanor; he had thought that with her extroverted and cheerful personality, she would be more open in such matters, but it turned out she became reserved and conservative when it really came down to it.


    Fang Minhui was the same, seemingly innocent and abstinent on the outside, but once it came to real action, she was even more unrestrained than Shen Yuan, an experienced hand.


    Indeed, it proves the old saying, "Appearances are deceiving!"


    ...


    The next morning, Shen Yuan woke up groggily and nced at his phone to find it was already past nine.


    The battlest night had continued from just after nine until one in the morning, and even though Shen Yuan had been enhanced, he didn''t feel tired, but Chen Na, after taking a bath due to the great physical exertion, hadin down on the bed and fallen sound asleep.


    Shen Yuan instinctively reached out his hand and found that Chen Na''s soft body was no longer beside him, while savory smells wafted from the living room.


    Shen Yuan had a keen sense of smell, immediately recognizing the scents of toasted bread and fried eggs, and quickly climbed out of bed.


    "Chen Na is really thoughtful!"


    Though he felt no fatigue from the enhancements provided by the System, there was still energy loss inside his body, so Shen Yuan was starving.


    Currently in the kitchen, sunlight streamed through the half-open window onto Chen Na, who was wearing an oversize white T-shirt and diligently frying eggs.


    The oversized T-shirt covered her beautiful body; perhaps she wore it intentionally to prevent Shen Yuan from getting any more ideas.


    However, while it covered the top, a pair of long, shapely legs was still generously exposed.


    It was these smooth, white legs that had cost Shen Yuan a lot of effortst night.


    But now, Shen Yuan didn''t harbor many improper thoughts, instead quietly watching this beautiful scene, feeling warm inside.


    But he thought that such a scene could only happen at home; cooking wasn''t something you could do in a hotel, not to mention hotelscked this kind of warmth.


    [Ding!]


    [A perfect life should include owning your own property, to create better living conditions for yourself and your women]


    [Limited time mission: Buy a property of no less than 100 square meters for Chen Na within 24 hours]


    [Mission reward 1: The purchase price of the property will receive double cashback]


    [Mission reward 2: After purchasing, the host will receive a mysterious property]


    [Note: Mission reward 1 can be stacked with the basic Feel-good Index cashback]


    This....


    Shen Yuan looked at the disy on the panel and his eyes widened.


    He hadn''t expected that just a fleeting thought about buying a house in his mind, System would arrange it directly!


    The money for the house could be doubled on cashback, plus triple cashback from the Feel-good Index; effectively, buying a 1 million dor house could a profit of 4 million.


    The key was the second reward, which was the major prize.


    With the System''s generosity, this property was bound to be luxurious!


    .....

 Chapter 56 Convenient for Chen Na, Also Convenient for Shen Yuan

    Housing, before Shen Yuan''s family went bankrupt, he had hardly any concept of it.


    His family used to own two apartments, the one they lived in had an area of over 150 square meters, both its location and amenities were good, and the neighborhood also had a high rate of greenery.


    However, theyter moved to a rental apartment that was shabbily furnished and smaller in size. They could only ess it by climbing stairs and there was no garden downstairs.


    The living experience was iparable.


    It was only then that Shen Yuan realized the importance of a good house.


    Living in a nice house even made him feel better.


    Moreover, the mysterious property might just bring him a surprise.


    What if it were arge t or a big vi?


    If it were a big vi, that would be incredibly exciting, not only would the space and freedom be great, but it would alsoe with a garden and a swimming pool.


    Imagine bringing Fang Minhui or Chen Na to the vi, watching them swim in the pool in their bikinis while Shen Yuan could sit on a chair and sip red wine, leisurely admiring their swimming.


    He could even throw a pool party from time to time!


    Of course, it all depended on whether System was helpful enough.


    Shen Yuan had figured out a pattern, not only was cash back on spending linked to women, but most of these task triggers also had something to do with women.


    For example, the task of acquiring property happened while he was with Chen Na.


    It seemed he needed to connect with more high-quality women in the future.


    So far, only Fang Minhui and Chen Na had brought him unexpected surprises; if that number increased, the probability of such surprises would greatly increase as well.


    At that moment, Shen Yuan also noticed that Chen Na''s Feel-good Index had changed: yesterday it was 71, and now it had reached 78!


    For Shen Yuan, the increase in Feel-good Index represented not only the warming of his rtionship with the opposite sex, but it also meant more rewards could be obtained.


    For instance, thest time with the ss belle, he straight away profited over seven million.


    Who knows what reward woulde if Chen Na reached a Feel-good Index of 90.


    At that moment, Chen Na, who was intently frying eggs, turned her head inadvertently and saw Shen Yuan standing at the kitchen door, "You''re up? Breakfast will be ready in two minutes."


    "Mmm."


    "But is there only breakfast this morning?"


    Shen Yuan asked with a teasing smile.


    Hearing these provocative words, Chen Na was reminded ofst night''s passion and her cheeks flushed unnaturally, "What are you thinking, it''s broad daylight."


    "What about it, who says you can''t y poker during the day?"


    Shen Yuan was quite pleased with Chen Na''s reaction, slowly approached her, and his hands started to wander.


    "Ah..."


    Chen Na couldn''t help but exim, "But, but I am still cooking breakfast..."


    "Sure, you do your breakfast, and I''ll have my breakfast..."


    Before having breakfast, Shen Yuan had prepared some appetizers for himself, and Chen Na couldn''t resist Shen Yuan''s advance, sumbing yet again.


    This oversize T-shirt had to be mentioned for its convenience, not just for Chen Na, but for Shen Yuan as well.


    This time Shen Yuan kept the duration to thirty minutes, partly because he was really hungry and wanted to have breakfast soon, and partly because he considered that Chen Na might not be able to withstand a continuous onught.


    Chen Na had prepared four slices of toast and two eggs for Shen Yuan that morning, along with a small bag of nuts and arge cup of milk. She knew that men expended more energy in these matters and needed to replenish their strength and nutrition more than women did.


    While eating the toast, Shen Yuan casually mentioned, "You''re not busy this morning, right? Let''s go buy you an apartment."


    "What?"


    Chen Na was startled, nearly choking Shen Yuan with the milk she was sipping.


    Shen Yuan had already spent 300,000 helping her secure a coffee shop yesterday, and had previously bought her a 40,000 purse. Chen Na was already quite content.


    And now he was suggesting buying her an apartment?


    Although the real estate prices in Star City were not as high as in the top-tier cities, the average price was around 14,000, with better properties costing 20,000 to 30,000.


    Even buying a smaller apartment for around 10,000 per square meter, a 90-square-meter unit would cost over a million yuan.


    Chen Na had worked for many years and still hadn''t saved enough for a down payment. Even with developers frequently offering promotions like one-tenth down payments, she dared not think about it. Apart from the down payment, she also had to consider the pressure of subsequent mortgage payments.


    With the unstable economic situation, a sudden decrease in ie could mean not being able to pay the mortgage, risking the possibility of foreclosure.


    That said, she had already surrendered everything possible to Shen Yuan.


    What was Shen Yuan aiming for with this?


    From her understanding, men''s attitudes change after they get what they want. It was good enough if they didn''t reduce expenses, but why would they increase them?


    Could it be thatst night she had made him happy?


    So...


    This thought unwittingly popped into Chen Na''s mind, and it seemed like the only reasonable exnation.


    "So, you don''t want it?"


    Shen Yuan asked with a faint smile.


    "No, it''s just so sudden."


    "And, apartments are quite expensive, even a small one would cost over a million, right?"


    Chen Na said somewhat embarrassedly, although she didn''t know why Shen Yuan wanted to buy her an apartment, she felt that Shen Yuan''s money wasn''t easily earned. Even if Shen Yuan was willing to buy it for her, she had to consider whether to ept it.


    Shen Yuan guessed what was on Chen Na''s mind and smiled knowingly, "Silly girl, you don''t need to save money for me, and what''s wrong with buying an apartment for my own woman?"


    "Er..."


    Chen Na raised her beautiful eyes, not knowing what to say.


    "Let''s go this morning, not buying a small one either. We should look for something over 120 square meters; I wouldn''t shortchange my own woman."


    Shen Yuan said earnestly.


    After all, with System offering a fivefold reward, the more expensive the better; buying a smaller apartment would mean less return, so the bigger and more expensive, the better.


    A couple of days ago, Old Shen had exchanged a 1-million-yuan award and gave it to Shen Yuan. Additionally, Shen Yuan''s system backpack had another 1 million in spending money, plus he had over 900,000 yuan avable in his bank ount. So all in all, he had 2.9 million yuan at his disposal to help Chen Na buy a house.


    If he spent all of this 2.9 million, with the fivefold return, his savings could directly reach 14.5 million yuan!


    "Shen Yuan..."


    Shen Yuan spoke with genuine sincerity. Chen Na was moved, tears welling up in her eyes as this was the first time a man had treated her so well.


    Her long eyshes wereden with teardrops, beautiful like a fresh lotus flower. Shen Yuan saw and felt a pang of heartache, so he wiped her tears away and said,


    "You won''t have to rent a ce anymore. Last night, we were so loud, and the soundproofing here is terrible. The neighbors on both sides might have been eavesdropping."


    "That was your fault..."


    Chen Na couldn''t help but snort withughter, and Shen Yuan''s interruption broke her emotional buildup. Now, she didn''t know whether tough or cry.


    "I admit I was partly to me, but mainly it was because you were too wild."


    "My voice was very quiet!"


    Chen Na couldn''t help but retort, yet Shen Yuan''s teasing instantly lifted her spirits.


    However, she suddenly remembered she had things to do this morning, since two of her best friends were supposed toe see her coffee shop.


    She had been in touch with Qianqian these past few days, discussing her resignation and the coffee shop matters.


    After closing the deal yesterday, Chen Na had messaged Qianqian on WeChat. Qianqian immediately said she woulde to see the coffee shop this morning, and after hearing about it, another friend also wanted to join.


    "Shen Yuan, I have something to do this morning, can we go this afternoon?"


    "What''s the matter?"


    Shen Yuan thought that this was a time-sensitive task that had to bepleted within 24 hours.


    "I have two best friendsing to see the coffee shop. We''re meeting at 10:30 in the morning."


    Chen Na checked the time on her phone and realized it was almost 10 o''clock.


    "How about rescheduling with your friends? Maybe meet tonight or tomorrow? I might not be free this afternoon or tomorrow."


    Shen Yuan primarily considered that this was a time-limited task. Buying a house is not like purchasing small consumer goods; you have to pick the right one, and the process, including paperwork, might not be settled in just an afternoon or a morning.


    It was better to reserve more time.


    "I see..."


    "Alright, I''ll talk to them then."


    Chen Na felt Shen Yuan''s matter was more important, so she picked up her phone and sent a WeChat to Qianqian.


    "Qianqian, I can''t make it to the coffee shop, got a bit of an issue. How about we meet tonight, does that work for you?"


    "What''s the matter? But Meng Lu and I are almost at the coffee shop!"


    "You''re so early..."


    Chen Na didn''t expect Qianqian and Meng Lu to arrive so soon; it wasn''t the meeting time yet, there was still half an hour left.


    Meanwhile, elsewhere.


    In a Wuling Hongguang car, Hou Qianqian was in the passenger seat, frowning, "Nana said she had something to do today and couldn''te..."


    "Ah? Why?"


    The driver, Liew Menglu, was a fitness trainer, unable to help but ask.


    They had specifically taken the day off today to see Chen Na''s coffee shop.


    Of course, the main reason was to meet the wealthy benefactor supporting Chen Na.


    After all, 300,000 wasn''t a small amount, and he had spent it just like that for Chen Na.


    The key point was that Liew Menglu had also heard from Hou Qianqian that this benefactor was young and handsome.


    That certainly excited Liew Menglu.


    Liew Menglu''s figure and looks were top-notch at their fitness center, often attracting some wealthy male members.


    Some men indeed had money, and although they wouldn''t spend 300,000 at once, they were willing to asionally splurge a few tens of thousands.


    But these were mostly greasy middle-aged men, either pot-bellied or showing signs of age.


    Thus, Liew Menglu had always been hopeful for a young, handsome, and rich man. Stay connected with empire


    Unfortunately, despite several years, she had never met one.


    But this time, upon hearing Hou Qianqian mention that Chen Na had snagged such a wealthy man, she suggested they visit under the guise of checking out the coffee shop.


    But what was this sudden change of ns?


    "I think maybe the coffee shop thing was a bluff, and that''s why Nana is too embarrassed to say it."


    "How could men nowadays be so easily fooled to just casually spend 300,000 on her?"


    After thinking it over, Hou Qianqian came to this conclusion.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    She had been selling Ferraris for a long time and had never met such a man, let alone Chen Na who only sold Land Rovers.


    She had felt something was off thest time she heard about it, worrying that Nana might end up swindled both financially and emotionally.


    That would really beughter-deadly!


    Liew Menglu shook her head, "Nana isn''t the type to brag and show off, and having been in sales for so many years, she surely has a good judgment of men. I don''t think that''s likely."


    "Why don''t you ask her what''s the reason?"


    Although Liew Menglu wasn''t as close to Chen Na as Hou Qianqian, after so many years of friendship, they understood each other fairly well.


    "Alright."


    Feeling it made sense, Hou Qianqian sent a WeChat message, "Nana, what''s the issue this morning?"


    A "ding-dong" sounded, and Chen Na quickly replied. Hou Qianqian opened it and stared incredulously after reading the message.


    Liew Menglu was driving, puzzled why the usually chatty Hou Qianqian had suddenly quieted down. She turned to look at Hou Qianqian and saw her looking as if she had an apple stuck in her mouth.


    "Qianqian, what''s wrong?"


    "Nana says that guy is now taking her to buy a house...."


    "???"


    Now Liew Menglu was unsettled too.


    "....."

 Chapter 57 The Wealthy and Generous Female Coach

    "Meng Lu, do you think this is true?"


    Hou Qianqian still found it unbelievable.


    This wasn''t a bag or cosmetics we''re talking about, this was a house!


    To buy just by mentioning it?


    Not to mention arge property, even for a small apartment of forty to fifty square meters, wouldn''t it still cost five to six hundred thousand?


    Plus that coffee shop, it''s equivalent to spending at least eight to nine hundred thousand.


    A man she hasn''t known for even half a month, and he directly spends eight to nine hundred thousand just for her?


    What''s the idea of eight to nine hundred thousand? She worked in Ferrari sales, and although her performance was not bad, even if she didn''t buy bags or cosmetics for five years, she might not be able to save that much.


    "Umm...."


    Liew Menglu was somewhat speechless, how would I know if it''s true?


    I haven''t even seen the guy, you''re asking me, who am I supposed to ask?


    However, if it really was like this, Liew Menglu felt even more that she had to meet him.


    Although he was currently keeping Nana, such a man certainly wouldn''t just keep one woman; who knows if he has several others outside!


    Compared to Chen Na, Liew Menglu admitted that her legs weren''t as shapely, nor were they as long as hers.


    But I''ve got more capital on top!


    Driving her car, Liew Menglu couldn''t help but proudly thrust out her ample chest.


    Probably since around fifth or sixth grade, her CUP size had been developing better than her peers'', and some annoying boys at school even secretly called her "Milk Cow."


    Because of this, Liew Menglu felt somewhat insecure, always binding them tight before going to school and walking with hunched shoulders and chest tucked in to conceal herself.


    However, as she progressed through school and grew older, Liew Menglu gradually discovered that this was not only nothing to be ashamed of but actually an advantage.


    Not only did the lecherous ones like it, but even her t-chested dormmates were extremely envious, which helped her regain her self-confidence.


    After graduation, Liew Menglu became a fitness instructor, not only shedding some of the excess fat around her waist but also putting a lot of effort into those headlights above.


    Making them even more perky and full.


    Therefore, Liew Menglu was still very confident in herself.


    Although she and Chen Na were best friends, with this kind of Tang Sanzang clearly keeping other female spirits outside, it was better to give advantages to a sister than to those outside female spirits!


    I''m sorry, Nana...


    "Qianqian, ask them which property they''re visiting,"


    "Just say we''ll go help her to have a look. We''re not busy today, and having two more people to help her choose is better than her picking on her own,"


    Liew Menglu suggested.


    "I think it should be a small apartment, the kind that costs around five to six hundred thousand."


    "Many old men like to buy those kinds of apartments for mistresses they keep outside."


    Hou Qianqian was actually feeling a bit out of bnce, thinking that everyone was diligently working in sales and earning some hard-earned money, yet Chen Na just happened to soar up and be the golden phoenix.


    "Ah, why can''t I have such good luck~"


    Hou Qianqian sighed inwardly, then sent a WeChat message to Chen Na.


    On the other side, when Nana received Hou Qianqian''s WeChat message, she subconsciously frowned.


    "What''s the matter?"


    Shen Yuan also noticed the change in Chen Na''s expression.


    "My bestie said she wants toe and help me look at houses."


    Chen Na looked somewhat embarrassedly at Shen Yuan, thinking it was a bit presumptuous.


    Shen Yuan thought it didn''t make any difference to him, and not wanting to put Chen Na in a difficult spot, he immediately said, "It''s fine, let theme take a look, it''s no bother."


    "Mmm."


    Chen Na gratefully nodded her head and then replied to Hou Qianqian''s message.


    "Which property are we going to then?"


    "I just looked it up online, both Songhu Tiandi and Puyue Bay are options, but Songhu Tiandi is closer to us, so let''s go see Songhu Tiandi first,"


    Shen Yuan had just looked it up online. Both properties had an average price of around fifteen thousand, with sizes starting at 112 square meters. Picking arger size and a good floor, it should be about two million or so."


    "Oh, okay."


    Chen Na wasn''t very familiar with the properties and promptly searched "Songhu Tiandi" in her navigation, then sent the location to Hou Qianqian.


    And when Hou Qianqian received the location sent by Chen Na, her eyes widened even further.


    Because she had some knowledge of this residentialplex, she also had ns to buy a house. She had been saving for a down payment for the past few years, so she often looked up property information online.


    The location of Songhu Tiandi was medium range, both the location and the surrounding facilities were quite good, their smallest property size being 112 square meters, with an average price of about fifteen thousand.


    Which meant, even for the smallest property type, it would be over one million six hundred thousand!


    Just now she had even thought it was a small apartment worth five to six hundred thousand. She didn''t expect to be proven wrong so quickly; they were looking at buying a house worth at least one million six hundred thousand!


    Thinking of this, Hou Qianqian felt even more disgruntled.


    "Meng Lu, the location is sent over, navigate to Songhu Tiandi."


    "Alright, is this property an apartmentplex, how much is the price?"


    "No, it''s a medium-range property, the average price is fifteen thousand, and the smallest properties are 112 square meters."


    "Holy shit, isn''t that over a million?"


    Liew Menglu couldn''t help but curse after hearing that.


    Fucking rich!


    Keeping a mistress and just giving away a house worth over a million!


    There''s no justice, no justice at all. When will such extravagant wealth fall on my head?


    Liew Menglu was now even more eager, quickly switching the navigation route to head for Songhu Tiandi.


    Thirty minutester, Shen Yuan and Chen Na, driving the Defender, arrived first at the marketing center of Songhu Tiandi, followed closely by Liew Menglu and Hou Qianqian.


    "Nana!"


    "Long time no see!"


    Upon spotting Chen Na in the lobby, Liew Menglu immediately jogged over.


    Today, Liew Menglu was wearing a white body-hugging T-shirt, which sufficiently entuated her proud bust and slender waist, and a pink hip-hugging skirt for the bottom.


    Whether deliberately or not, her already impressive headlights bounced as she ran.


    Providing quite a view for everyone.


    Even though Shen Yuan had fought several battles the previous night, he still showed her some respect.


    Even some of the guys looking at the sand table in the lobby couldn''t keep theirposure and cast admiring nces her way.


    Look at her, she''s really well-nourished!


    Liew Menglu threw herself into Chen Na''s arms, causing all four headlights to deform to various extents.


    Chen Na hadn''t expected Liew Menglu to be so enthusiastic today; the hug just now nearly knocked her over, but based on the feedback from her own bust,


    This vixen seems to have grown evenrger!


    "First, let me introduce to you, these two are my good girlfriends, this is Liew Menglu, currently a fitness instructor."


    "This is Hou Qianqian, currently a salesperson at Ferrari."


    "Meng Lu, Qianqian, this is Shen Yuan, currently..."


    Chen Na didn''t quite know how to describe their current rtionship, and her face suddenly became a bit embarrassed, but fortunately, at this time, Liew Menglu helped her out and took over the conversation, "Nice to meet you, Shen Yuan."


    "Hello."


    Shen Yuan politely responded.


    To Liew Menglu, Shen Yuan had a four-word evaluation: wealthy and generous.


    But he wasn''t sure if it was just an illusion; Shen Yuan always felt she was a bit pretentious.


    "Looking at you, you''re on the skinny side, need to bulk up. Come to our gym to train when you have time."


    Liew Menglu teased with her beautiful eyes twinkling, also sizing up this wealthy patron.


    She hadn''t expected him to be so young; she originally thought he''d be at least thirty, but looking at him now, he seemed no more than 25.


    And as Qianqian had said, he had a handsome appearance with clear eyebrows, coupled with a height of at least 6 feet, he looked both tall and handsome.


    It''s just infuriating, being rich is one thing, but also being so handsome!


    Shen Yuan was quick to react, smiling, "Forget it, I''m afraid I won''t be able to focus if I train at your gym."


    "Ha ha~"


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    Liew Menglu hadn''t expected Shen Yuan to be so open-minded.


    But she had roughly figured out the two through just a few exchanges.


    First, their rtionship wasn''t that of a couple, as could be seen from Nana''s reaction just now; second, Shen Yuan wasn''t averse to her, so she might try to make contact.


    At the same time, Liew Menglu also noticed the obvious red swellings around Nana''s knees.


    Such swelling in that area spoke volumes.


    It seemsst night''s battle was intense!


    Humph, the situation hase to light. Clearly, Nana made this rich guy happyst night, which is why he''s brought her here to buy a house.


    Liew Menglu thought to herself, and at this moment, the previously silent Hou Qianqian also seized the opportunity, greeting, "Hello Shen Yuan, when you think about changing cars, you cane to our Ferrari dealership."


    "Sure, I''ll look for you when I consider changing cars."


    Compared to Liew Menglu, Shen Yuan was much less interested in Hou Qianqian.


    Hou Qianqian, regardless of her figure or looks, was not quite up to Liew Menglu and Chen Na.


    Moreover, just beforeing here, Shen Yuan had already heard from Chen Na that Hou Qianqian had a boyfriend.


    What puzzled Shen Yuan, though, was that both of Chen Na''s good girlfriends had expressed a certain level of interest in him, not overly obvious, but he could still feel it.


    Could these two women have some kind of incredible filter for him?


    He wanted to ask Chen Na, are you sure they are your good girlfriends?


    Unlike Liew Menglu, Hou Qianqian didn''t have that naturally outgoing ability, but as a salesperson with years of experience, she keenly noticed that Shen Yuan didn''t show much interest in her.


    "Sigh, looks like I don''t stand a chance~"


    Hou Qianqian sighed inwardly, Nana had already got a ride, Meng Lu also stood a chance, only she had to maintain the status quo.


    ...

 Chapter 58 This is indeed difficult to bear!

    ```


    Just then, Shen Yuan suddenly noticed that both Liew Menglu and Hou Qianqian had Feel-good Indexes above their heads.


    Liew Menglu''s was 68, and Hou Qianqian''s was 67.


    At first, Shen Yuan even doubted what he was seeing.


    They''ve only met for less than 5 minutes, and already these two women are interested in him?


    But the system''s numbers don''t make mistakes, and Shen Yuan had personally experienced its uracy with Chen Na and Fang Minhui; this thing was pretty urate.


    This was somewhat outrageous!


    However, after another thought, it actually made sense.


    Not only men covet women''s bodies in this world, but women also crave men''s bodies and wallets.


    If a woman takes a liking to a man in a short time, it''s mainly due to two factors: looks and money.


    Shen Yuan did indeed have a decent appearance and figure, but if it was only about looks, that might have given him an edge in school, yet it would be of no use in society after graduation.


    In today''s rapidly changing society, where everyone is pragmatic, influence from people and events at work is inevitable.


    Moreover, with the inte being so advanced and the sheer volume of information avable online, who wouldn''t want to boast better economic conditions, better cars, and houses after watching all those short videos?


    Besides, chasing money is not only a trend of the times but also essential for one''s own survival and development.


    So this pragmatism is also socially appropriate.


    Shen Yuan was very clear-headed about this.


    Liew Menglu was obviously a materialistic woman, as evidenced by her deliberate behavior just now.


    But this enchantress had substantial potential, and Shen Yuan was not at all opposed; on the contrary, he was eager to try.


    Moreover, this was all advantageous and harmless for Shen Yuan; after all, one more woman with a Feel-good Index over 60 meant one more money tree for him.


    In the end, it was a win-win situation.


    At this moment, the three most beautiful women in the marketing center''s lobby were all gathered around Shen Yuan, especially since all three were dressed very coolly.


    Apart from Hou Qianqian, both Liew Menglu and Chen Na were wearing short skirts, showing off long, fair, beautiful legs, and there was not much fabric on their upper bodies, making quite an eye-catching disy wherever there was fabric.


    Especially Liew Menglu.


    Originally, the men who hade to look at houses now saw this scene and were filled with jealousy towards Shen Yuan in their eyes.


    The bastard, what sort of conditions does he have at home, buying a house and bringing along three top-quality beauties?


    Comparing their own partners next to them, they suddenly felt the disparities in their lives all too acutely.


    "Mr. Shen, can we start now?"


    The salesdy who had been waiting silently on the side asked.


    Shen Yuan and Chen Na had already been there for a few minutes, and it was this salesdy who weed them. Shen Yuan had mentioned waiting for friends first, so she patiently waited on the side.


    "Sure, give us an introduction."


    Shen Yuan nodded.


    "We currently have building 3 and building 9 on sale, with the average price around 14000 for building 3 and 15000 for building 9. Let me show you the model first.


    The salesdy, with her dignified looks and a professional smile, guided them to the model area, but Shen Yuan waved his hand and said:


    "No need, I have a budget of 3 million; just rmend a type and floor that fits within this budget."


    Looking at the model didn''t really matter; Shen Yuan thought that choosing a house worth 2.9 million would be sufficient, as he just happened to have 2.9 million avable for spending, which would maximize his benefits.


    "Ah... I see..."


    The salesdy was momentarily taken aback but quickly recovered: "Then let''s go to the negotiation room to talk, and I''ll make some rmendations for you."


    But Chen Na''s reaction wasn''t as quick.


    Initially, her expectation was only to buy a small unit, not exceeding 1 million. Then, as Shen Yuan said he wanted to buy arger unit, Chen Na raised her own expectations, thinking it should be a bit more than 1 million.


    But now, it seemed Shen Yuan intended to buy a house worth 3 million?


    This...


    Not only did Chen Na fail to catch up, both Hou Qianqian and Liew Menglu''s brains practically crashed.


    What kind of wealthy tycoon is this?


    He''s casually prepared to spend 3 million?


    Liew Menglu had initially held the same thought as Hou Qianqian, that at most spending a little over 1 million to buy a moderate unit would be good, but now he had gone straight to doubling the figures.


    Liew Menglu was now even more determined to seize the opportunity with this wealthy patron, to find a way to secure her grip on his coattails!


    The salesdy led the four of them to a negotiation room, and once everyone was seated, she called the teady to help serve tea, then she began to formally introduce the house.


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    "With your budget, I would rmend building 9, which is centrally located in theplex, not adjacent to the road, so it''s quieter at night."


    "Additionally, I suggest this 165 square meter unit facing south from the north, it has good lighting and venttion, plus the living room of this unit faces theplex''s garden."


    "For the floor, I would suggest you choose something between the 10th and 20th floor."


    "For example, the unit price for the 16th floor of building 9 is 17500, totaling up the price before any discounts to 2887500, plus deed tax and the maintenance fundes to a total of 2984000."


    The salesdy spoke concisely and efficiently while also preliminarily calcting the prices on theputer.


    A 3 million house was the highest-priced in theirplex; generally, the units that moved were priced around 1 million.


    So selling one of these 3-million homes was equivalent to earning themission for two regr sales.


    With the economic climate being poor and the real estate market not so vibrant, the arrival of such a high-intent and financially capable customer was something she was looking forward to internally.


    Shen Yuan nodded, the suite fit his budget perfectly.


    "Shen Yuan..."


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    "It''s too expensive... Let''s get a smaller one..."


    Chen Na sat next to Shen Yuan, gently tugging at his hand.


    The budget had suddenly skyrocketed to 3 million, which was a bit too much for her little heart to handle.


    When she was selling cars, her annual sry wasn''t even 300,000, and even if she lived ten years without eating or drinking, she still wouldn''t be able to save that much money.


    "Don''t worry about the money. "


    Shen Yuan patted Chen Na''s hand, signaling her to rx: "A bigger house is morefortable to live in."


    Liew Meng Lu and Hou Qianqian were both stunned. Damn it, this was the generous and loyal sugar daddy!


    Look at how he does it.


    Even if the woman wanted to save him money, he insisted on giving her the best!


    Men like him were hard to find even if you searched with antern!


    If Shen Yuan knew what Liew Menglu and Hou Qianqian were thinking, he''d probablyugh in exasperation. Although he was rich, he wasn''t foolish with his money.


    The main consideration was still to maximize benefits.


    "Let''s talk about the discount."


    Shen Yuan pointed at the saleswoman''s offer sheet.


    The saleswoman''s heart skipped a beat, sensing that a deal was close at hand. She immediately started typing on theputer:


    "Today we have a promotion. Thisyout has a 2% discount, which totals to a discount of 57,750. If you make a decision today, including all fees, it will be 2,924,500 in total."


    Shen Yuan nodded thoughtfully, while Chen Na said, "This discount is too little, beauty, see if there''s more room for concessions."


    Chen Na felt that since she couldn''t change Shen Yuan''s mind about buying her a big house, she definitely couldn''t let him lose out in this regard.


    Having sold cars for so many years, she knew all about sales tactics.


    This was just an initial quote, and salespeople always reserved room for negotiation.


    "Mm-hmm."


    "Indeed, there is. If we can make a decision today, I can apply for arger discount on your behalf," said the saleswoman with a smile.


    Shen Yuan felt a twinge of pain upon hearing this, as Chen Na''s bargaining seemed to be cutting into the saleswoman, but in reality, it was slicing into his own flesh. A few tens of thousands more in discount meant directly losing out on over a hundred thousand in cashbacks.


    Yet on second thought, since Chen Na was trying to save money for him, and her intentions were good, he couldn''t disappoint her goodwill.


    However, if the price dropped too low, he could still buy one or two more parking spaces. So he let Nana do the bargaining for now.


    In the following time, the saleswoman and Chen Na went back and forth several times, making several rounds in the office, appearing sweat-drenched and distressed:


    "Miss Chen, this 4% discount is the maximum we can offer, we really don''t have the space you''re talking about."


    "No way!"


    Chen Na said firmly: "That discount is possible, we are just asking for a 5% discount, which is not a lot. Please apply for it again, and if it''s possible, we''ll make a decision right away."


    In the end, Chen Na got her way and secured a 5% discount, which tranted to a cash discount of 160,000.


    This haggling might also be one of the pleasures of shopping.


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    But in truth, the merchants are very shrewd; the extent of the discount is there for you to negotiate.


    The happier you are with your bargaining, the more you feel you''ve gotten a deal, and for the merchant, the higher the stability of the order.


    Shen Yuan had been waiting for Chen Na to bargain to her heart''s content before he casually asked, "What''s the parking ratio of thisplex? And how much is each parking space?"


    "The ratio is 1 to 0.8, and the parking spaces currently for sale are 85,000 each," replied the saleswoman.


    "Let''s not take that discount, and exchange it for two parking spots instead. The price is about the same. Now we have a 160,000 discount, and two parking spaces together are 170,000. It''s like getting a 10,000 discount on the parking spaces."


    Star City not only had friendly housing prices but its parking spaces were also rtively cheap, ranking as one of the most conscientious among the top 15 "new first-tier cities".


    However, a parking ratio of 1 to 0.8 was not high, and since the units in thisplex were selling well, it would be troublesome to park without a dedicated parking spaceter on.


    Of course, Shen Yuan was mainly considering spending all of the nearly 3 million to maximize benefits.


    "Shen Yuan, we don''t need the parking spaces, do we?"


    Chen Na looked at him for confirmation, knowing that residents could get monthly passes in theplex, which was also quite economical.


    Shen Yuan patted the back of her hand: "Don''t worry about the money; the main thing is future convenience. It''s really bothersome not having a dedicated parking space when youe homete at night."


    "Yes, our parking spaces are also property-owned, and due to the low ratio, it''s also easy to resellter on," advised the saleswoman.


    "Alright..."


    Chen Na eventually agreed under their persuasion.


    During this property-buying negotiation, Shen Yuan also noticed that Liew Menglu was showing a great deal of interest the entire time.


    Although she didn''t interrupt much throughout, she kept peering out with her beautiful face, watching intently as the others haggled.


    Particrly her impressive headlights, which seemed even more prominent due to her leaning forward.


    It was unclear whether this siren was doing it intentionally or not.


    And she just happened to be sitting across from Shen Yuan.


    Damn it, it was indeed hard to endure!


    .....

 Chapter 59 The Awakening of the Canary

    After agreeing on the price, the salesgirl brought out a subscription agreement for Chen Na to sign.


    Even though it was a full payment, a subscription agreement was still required for the purchase of a new home before making the payment.


    After the signing, Shen Yuan directly paid the full amount for Chen Na. There were still some online registration and record-filing procedures to follow, but Chen Na could handle those herself.


    The total cost of the house was 2.98 million yuan, which included the house, maintenance fund, parking space, deed tax, and other expenses.


    Shen Yuan first paid the full amount of 2.89 million yuan, then transferred the 90,000 yuan deed tax to Chen Na, because this tax needed to be paid after the online registration.


    During this process, Liew Menglu and Hou Qianqian were sitting beside them, feeling a tingling sensation in their scalps.


    Although they were mentally prepared, seeing Shen Yuan nonchntly help Chen Na buy a 3 million yuan house still left them deeply shocked.


    This was a 3 million yuan big house!


    Just bought like that.


    And the key is that it was registered in Chen Na''s name.


    ****, Nana''s family must have their ancestors blessing them with luck!


    When will such extravagant richesnd on my own head?


    As for Chen Na herself, her heart was far from calm. After working outside for so many years, this was the first time she had her own house, and importantly, arge 165 square meters house.


    A whole 2.98 million yuan!


    Even with two parking spaces!


    Chen Na couldn''t help but look towards Shen Yuan, who was looking indifferent at that moment. It was this man who had just spent nearly 3 million yuan on her.


    Right now, Chen Na felt both excited and deeply moved; she didn''t even know how she would ever repay Shen Yuan...


    Although Shen Yuan appeared calm and collected on the outside, he was actually overjoyed inside.


    If it weren''t for being in thepany of the three beauties, his grin would probably reach his ears.


    Because just now, he received a notification for a cashback reward of five times the amount.


    A total of 14.9 million yuan was deposited into his bank ount!


    With his remaining savings, his total wealth reached 14.91 million yuan!


    What did nearly 15 million yuan in cash flow mean?


    Even at Old Shen''s most glorious times, his family didn''t have this amount in savings.


    ****, System''s rewards are awesome!


    Shen Yuan inwardly praised, then nced at the moved Chen Na. It was this woman who triggered the task that catapulted him from a millionaire to the level of a multimillionaire!


    Sister Na is amazing!


    Indeed, female NPCs needed to be explored more, Shen Yuan had already tasted benefits from both Fang Minhui and Chen Na.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    [Ding!]


    [The host haspleted the limited-time mission.]


    [Reward 2 will be issued shortly....]


    [Congrattions to the host for receiving a vi at Greentown Green Bamboo Lake. Please visit the sales center to receive it at 9 o''clock tomorrow morning.]


    Fuck, it''s actually a vi!


    Beforeing, Shen Yuan had spected that it could be a vi, but he didn''t expect it to be true!


    Huaxia people have their own obsession with houses, even young people like Shen Yuan had it, owning one''s own luxury residence is believed to be a dream shared by the majority of people.


    Not to mention those standalone vis by the mountain and water, withrge space, high privacy, independent gardens, swimming pools, home theatres, garages...


    And the reward from System is a vi at Greentown Green Bamboo Lake, a well-knownmunity in the whole of Star City, as it had once been selected as one of the top ten luxury houses, and is one of the famous wealthy areas in Star City.


    Thismunity is located near the Green Bamboo Lake scenic area, and the entire vi area is surrounded by Green Bamboo Lake''s golf course. Though its location is slightly remote, itpensates with natural environment and scenery.


    Shen Yuan had evene across this ce while browsing videos before.


    Awesome!


    "Mr. Shen, we have finished all the procedures here. For the rest of the online registration and other procedures, I will follow up with Miss Chenter on."


    The salesgirl said with a smile, "Should we add each other on WeChat so that if you have other property needs in the future, you can contact me?"


    With the real estate market in a slump, closing a deal on a house so smoothly was truly no small feat, so the salesgirl was particrly attentive.


    The most crucial point was that Mr. Shen spent 2.98 million yuan on this house, and it was even a gift for the Miss Chen sitting next to him.


    Having worked in real estate sales for so long, she had developed an acute sense for such things. It was clear that this pair wasn''t husband and wife, and they might not even be boyfriend and girlfriend.


    If not for the fact that the salesgirl''s appearance and figure couldn''tpare to the severaldies beside Mr. Shen, she would have wanted to cling to Mr. Shen''s coattails.


    After all, we''re talking about a 3 million yuan house here, who wouldn''t be tempted?


    These few words from the salesgirl brought Shen Yuan back from his euphoric state. He smiled and replied, "Sure."


    "You''ve worked hard too."


    Shen Yuan opened the QR code for the salesgirl to scan.


    Adding WeChat isn''t a big deal anyway.


    However, he probably wouldn''t buy a house in this neighborhood again. On one hand, he already had a vi, and on the other hand, even if he had the opportunity to help other female NPCs buy in the future, he wouldn''t choose here.


    It would be awkward if kings shed.


    "Beep.."


    "Beep..."


    After the salesdy scanned it, it beeped, but Liew Menglu also scanned it, and after she finished scanning, she said with a smile:


    "Shen Yuan, I''m also nning to buy a small apartment recently, so I''ll have to ask you, an experienced old hand, for advice when the timees."


    When Liew Menglu said "old hand," she emphasized the words a bit.


    He had already decided to stick close to Shen Yuan''s side, and with the QR code presented, what was he waiting for?


    "Plus, if you have fitness needster on, you can look for me too~"


    Liew Menglu gave Shen Yuan a sweet smile, and Shen Yuan smiled knowingly in return: "No problem."


    While this siren''s charm is one thing, it''s hard for men to reject such approaches. Adding WeChat is no biggie¡ªit''ll also be convenient for futuremunication.


    However, byparison, Hou Qianqian was much more reserved, especially since Shen Yuan hadn''t shown any interest in her just now, so she didn''t dare to take the initiative to scan. In the end, it was Shen Yuan who considerately shed his QR code her way.


    "We might need to buy a Ferrari in the future, so let''s add each other."


    Although Shen Yuan wasn''t particrly interested in Hou Qianqian, he still had to give face to Chen Na, after all, they were good friends.


    "Ah, sure, sure."


    Hou Qianqian hurriedly took out her phone and scanned the QR code, feeling somewhat ttered and surprised at the same time.


    Indeed, real rich people are always so approachable!


    "Let''s head back then."


    Shen Yuan called out and then led the three beauties majestically out of the Songhu Tiandi sales center.


    The salesdy, watching these attractive men and women leave, couldn''t help but be inwardly amazed as they departed.


    One dragon against three phoenixes¡ªshe wondered if Mr. Shen could handle it?


    Shen Yuan walked up to the Defender, then took out the Land Rover keys to unlock it.


    "Wow~"


    "Shen Yuan, you came in a Defender, they say it''s really nice to drive~"


    Liew Menglu looked at the Defender in front of her and let out a sigh of admiration.


    As a high-level gold digger, Liew Menglu did her homework well, memorizing all the mainstream models of luxury brands, to help her filter which men were truly wealthy and which were faking it.


    Incidents like "Zotye turned into a Porsche, fooled a girl into sleeping with him 17 times" or "Beiqi turned into a Benz G-ss, deceived 19 girlfriends" would never happen to her. Continue your journey on empire


    Upon hearing Liew Menglu''s coquettish voice, Hou Qianqian couldn''t help but roll her eyes, knowing that''s not how she normally acted.


    But perhaps that''s something men fall for anyway.


    That indeed was Liew Menglu''s advantage.


    Chen Na also felt slightly upset by Liew Menglu''s actions today.


    From the moment they entered the sales hall, Liew Menglu seemed too deliberate¡ªfirst sprinting to trigger the dancing car headlights, then deliberately striking poses to get Shen Yuan''s attention during the negotiation, following up by actively scanning WeChat, and now putting on that coquettish tone.


    All these signs showed that this siren definitely had her sights set on Shen Yuan, the young Tang Sanzang.


    Both men and women possess jealousy, naturally hoping that the other would prioritize them above others.


    Yet Chen Na thought to herself that even though she had been intimate with Shen Yuan, they were, after all, without official status, not even qualifying as boyfriend and girlfriend, so she had no grounds to interfere.


    Chen Na had always thought "guard against fire, theft, and friends" was just a meme, but now it was happening to her.


    "It''s just a car for getting around."


    Shen Yuanughed, then turned to look at Chen Na: "Nana, it''s almost 12 o''clock now. Should we go for a meal now, or head back to the cafe?"


    "Up to you."


    Chen Na left the decision to Shen Yuan. Despite her feelings, she was clear-headed¡ªif Shen Yuan wanted more contact with Liew Menglu, he would certainly suggest having a meal together.


    She felt that if she was to be the canary, she had to be prepared to live like one.


    "I have other things this afternoon, so I won''t join you. It''s also convenient as it won''t disturb your gathering of friends. Whether you go for a meal or to the cafe is fine.


    "After all, you drove here."


    Shen Yuan still knew what mattered most. Showing interest in Liew Menglu because of her deliberate advances would definitely chill Chen Na''s heart.


    This girl had been considerate of him from the beginning and even tried to save him money; he couldn''t let her down at a time like this.


    Of course, those who need to be courted still need courting.


    After all, good things take time. Given Liew Menglu''s caliber, she was likely to seek him out again. There was no need to rush.


    .....

 Chapter 60 International Campus is Truly a Forest

    Chen Na felt an increased sense of security when she sensed how much Shen Yuan cared and valued her, and gently reminded him, "Okay, then you be careful driving."


    "Okay."


    Shen Yuan waved his hand, got into the driver''s seat of the Land Rover, and sped away.


    Meanwhile, Liew Menglu watched Shen Yuan leave and suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of defeat.


    What, he''s just leaving like that?


    Not even staying for lunch together?


    I''ve got so much to offer, how can this be reasonable?n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Do modern men no longer like the big headlights?


    Seeing Liew Menglu looking crestfallen, Hou Qianqian found it somewhat amusing.


    See, you thought you had a chance, but he totally didn''t fall for your tricks!


    Hou Qianqian was already feelingpetitive today, and seeing Liew Menglu''s misstep, she couldn''t help but feel a bit of schadenfreude.


    Although they were good girlfriends and shared a good rtionship, it''s human nature topare oneself with others.


    It''s bitter to witness a bestie doing better than oneself.


    It''s the same principle as the male version of "fearing a brother''s hardships, yet envying him driving a Land Rover."


    Now that one girlfriend had already turned from a sparrow into a phoenix, Hou Qianqian did not want to see another one outdo her.


    Well, maintaining the status quo would be best, and it would be even better if they were a little worse off than her, which would make Hou Qianqian feel more bnced. At least she wouldn''t be the worst off amongst the three.


    "Meng Lu, Qianqian, shall we find a ce to eat first?"


    Chen Na was in a good mood and suggested, "And then I can take you guys to check out the coffee shop."


    "Okay, Nana, let''s go have a meal first."


    "Today, I''m going to splurge on you. You now have an almost 3 million yuan apartment, and Qianqian and I are so envious!"


    Liew Menglu had a strong ability to adjust herself and quickly regained her energetic demeanor.


    At the same time, she was mentally cheering herself on: I can do this! At least today, I''ve taken the first step by adding him on WeChat!


    "....."


    Shen Yuan drove the Defender back to the International campus, carelessly parked the car by the roadside, then walked to the cafeteria, ready to fill his stomach.


    He had a good rtionship with the security guards and would asionally give them a pack of cigarettes, so he could drive into the school campus if he wanted.


    Before, Shen Yuan might have driven in to show off, but now that he was past that adolescent phase, he simply parked by the roadside.


    Throughout the journey, Shen Yuan couldn''t stop looking around because there were so many beautiful girls at the International campus.


    Especially now that it was summer, the girls here knew how to dress up, each showing off their white, shapely legs and lovely figures.


    In a school like the International campus, even a ss belle, if taken to an ordinary university, would undoubtedly be the beauty of the department.


    This exins why Fang Minhui being a ss belle at International had its significance.


    However, although the general quality of girls at the International campus was high, the atmosphere and ethos were much poorer; essentially, those who came to study here either had mediocre grades and couldn''t get into better universities or they were there just to pay for a diploma.


    The scene of ''burning the midnight oil''monly found in other universities was almost non-existent at International.


    Everyone was either busy dating or skipping sses to y; essentially they were just coasting through their days.


    Of course, there were some diligent students, but they were the exception.


    Before he knew it, Shen Yuan had arrived at the first cafeteria. While getting his food, the cafeteria aunty showed her usual steadiness, prompting Shen Yuan to say, "Aunty, don''t be too conservative, I eat a lot."


    The aunty rolled her eyes but gave Shen Yuan an extra small spoonful.


    After thanking the aunty, Shen Yuan looked for a ce to sit down and unexpectedly encountered Lih Xiao, the counselor, eating alone.


    He walked over and sat beside Lih Xiao, "Counselor, what a coincidence, isn''t it?"


    Lih Xiao, who was having her meal, turned to see someone sitting beside her. She turned her pretty face and said, "Shen Yuan, why are you eating alone? Aren''t you guys the three musketeers?"


    "They are dead."


    "What?"


    "Mhm, some people are alive, but they are already dead."


    "Haha~"


    Lih Xiao covered her mouth and chuckled, knowing that Shen Yuan was making a joke, but finding it amusing: "It seems you''ve been visiting the works of the greats quite a bit to be able to make a meme out of it."


    "Of course, we college students still have some literary quality."


    Shen Yuan raised an eyebrow and leaned in quietly to whisper, "Of course, most importantly, it''s thanks to the counselor''s good example in word and deed."


    When Shen Yuan mentioned word and deed, he emphasized the word "deed".


    Lih Xiao was instantly reminded of what happened that day in the office and her cheeks flushed with heat. After a moment of silence, she said formally, "Shen Yuan, you can''t do this, we are teacher and student."


    Shen Yuan actedpletely clueless, "What do you mean, counselor? What are you thinking about?"


    "I meant it literally."


    "....."


    Lih Xiao puffed out her cute cheeks, feeling frustrated. She knew she was being teased by Shen Yuan again, but she didn''t have aeback.


    Just then, Lih Xiao''s phone suddenly rang. She picked it up and saw that it was a call from Secretary Lui at the Youth League Committee of the faculty, and she immediately answered.


    "....."


    "Understood, I''ll start preparing the materials and should be able to submit a report by tomorrow."


    "..."


    "Of course, I''ve inquired about it. Now Tsinghua, Agricultural University, including the Business School, all have this base."


    ```


    "..."


    ```


    "Tomorrow night? I''m not free tomorrow night."


    "..."


    "Sorry, Secretary Lui, I really do have something on."


    "....."


    "Mhm, okay, bye."


    After hanging up the phone, Lih Xiao let out a deep sigh of relief.


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but ask, "What''s the matter, counselor?"


    Lih Xiao sighed softly, "Our International campus is nning to set up a university student entrepreneurship hub. It''s currently in the preparatory stage, and I''m a member of the project team. There''s a lot to do."


    "Entrepreneurship hub?"


    Shen Yuan was somewhat curious.


    Lih Xiao nodded and exined, "Yes, the school ns to support a group of students with entrepreneurial ideas by providing a sum of startup capital, along with free space and business guidance."


    "The difficulty with this project lies in the funding. The university''s subsidy is limited, so we can only cooperate with external enterprises."


    Shen Yuan nodded thoughtfully and then asked, "What kind of deal can our university offer these enterprises?"


    After thinking for a moment, Lih Xiao replied, "All the school can do is to supply talent, signing contracts with enterprises to send them high-quality graduates regrly every year."


    "That''s not much of an advantage, is it? The quality of graduates from the International campus can''tpare to those from top-tier universities."


    Shen Yuan found it somewhat incredible, thinking that no enterprise would be foolish enough to agree to such terms.


    "That''s why it''s the biggest difficulty we face right now; those enterprises won''t invest if they''re not getting favorable conditions."


    Lih Xiao said with a touch of headache.


    However, she also omitted a part: Secretary Lui had repeatedly asked her out to dinner parties, in the name of bolstering rtionships with business owners.


    Read thetest on empire


    Lih Xiao was well aware that it amounted to nothing more than drinking andughing for others, and there was a risk that those bosses might be handsy if they drank too much.


    But regarding such matters, Lih Xiao still had her own bottom line.


    She had already made excuses to avoid Secretary Lui twice.


    The thought of being a university teacher yet having to wine and dine others made her feel deeply indignant on the inside.


    "Is that so...."


    Although Shen Yuan had 10 million in investment-exclusive funds and was considering what projects to invest in, this one was clearly not within his range of consideration.


    ording to estimates, a return of 33% or more would be profitable, but the key issue was that the sess rate of International campus students was very low. Shen Yuan wasn''t just worried about hitting 33%; he doubted they could even manage 20%.


    So, the matter required further deliberation.


    Shen Yuan was not Wang Duoyu after all, who just spent without worrying about earnings.


    He still needed to consider profitability.


    "Are you interested?"


    Lih Xiao blinked her beautiful eyes; Shen Yuan had asked detailed questions, and he seemed to have his own thoughts, which made her think he might want to start a business.


    Shen Yuan shook his head, "A little, but not much."


    "It''s good that you have that in mind."


    "But the project hasn''tnded yet, so it''s going to be tough."


    Lih Xiao wasn''t very optimistic about the project either, as it hadn''t even secured preliminary intentions from any enterprises.


    Besides, people are savvy nowadays, not to mention business owners; a couple of drinks aren''t going to cut it.


    [Ding!]


    [A perfect life requires not only umting wealth but also earning enough Prestige Points to have an influence in various sectors of society.]


    [As the host is currently a university student, your influence should begin expanding from the university.]


    [Task: Gain Prestige Points by investing in campus projects.]


    [Task Reward: For every 500 Prestige Points umted, you will get a chance to draw a lottery, with the opportunity to gain attribute points and special abilities.]


    [Note: Prestige Points refer to the reputation of being admired by others, representing their recognition and respect for the host; this time, Prestige Points will only be counted among university teachers and students.]


    Shen Yuan was taken aback; even this could trigger a mission?


    He quickly scanned the mission details and realized it was about gaining the teachers'' and students'' Prestige Points through investment in campus projects.


    The 10 million investment-exclusive funds given by the System didn''t matter much to him.


    What excited Shen Yuan was the task reward; the lottery seemed rich with potential. Although he had not tried the attribute points, he had a deep understanding of special abilities.


    For example, the "Merciless¡­" ability ¨C one never knows what could happen.


    Since this task was restricted to the school, it could only be used to invest in projects within the campus, and the entrepreneurship hub seemed the most appropriate at the moment.


    It just so happened that the counselor was also facing difficulties, and this would solve her urgent problem.


    However...


    Suddenly, Shen Yuan realized a huge business opportunity; this investment could absolutely capitalize on the advantage of the International campus being filled with beautiful women.


    Since he was the investor, it should be up to him to decide who to invest in and how much. Why not invest in the attractive senior and junior female students to open stores?


    The International campus was truly a forest, especially since the trees in this forest were of exceptionally high quality.


    He could gain Prestige Points while also improving the Feel-good Index.

 Chapter 61 I Report, He Keeps a Lover Off Campus

    "Advisor, if there''s someone or apany willing to invest, is it the investor who assesses the student receiving the investment, or the school?"


    Before making a decision, Shen Yuan wanted to rify the situation so he wouldn''t end up having his invested money being controlled by the school.


    "Theoretically, the assessment should be by the school, but the current situation is that we are unable to attract investors, so there is considerable room for negotiation."


    Lih Xiao, a member of the project team, understood the situation well but was puzzled why Shen Yuan would ask this:


    "What''s the matter?"


    Shen Yuan no longer had any reservations and smiled faintly, "I want to invest in this project."


    "???"


    Lih Xiao looked up nkly, with a look on her face as if she was seeing someone foolish inside, "Have you been watching ''The Richest Man in Xihong City'' too much, getting too immersed?"


    "I really want to invest, but I have a condition, which is that I want to assess the student receiving the investment."


    "Shen Yuan, this isn''t something to joke about."


    Lih Xiao still couldn''t believe it but Shen Yuan thought it was normal.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    After all, in Lih Xiao''s view, he was just a poor student whose family had gone bankrupt, even the kind that needed to apply for financial aid.


    In the end, Shen Yuan simply pulled up his bank app bnce to show her, "Advisor, count how many zeros there are here."


    Shen Yuan now had over twenty million, ten million of which was investment capital, and the rest was his savings.


    He now had this money stored in two cards, one card only held exclusive investment funds, and the other card held the rest of his money.


    What he was showing Lih Xiao was the card that held the ten million investment exclusives.


    Since the System had released a Prestige mission, there was absolutely no need to keep a low profile, but rather to be high-profile to gain more Prestige.


    "Sorry, I''mying all my cards on the table, I''m actually a millionaire."


    Lih Xiao looked at Shen Yuan skeptically, realizing he didn''t seem to be joking, then leaned over to check the bnce.


    When she saw the length of the digits, Lih Xiao''s eyes widened involuntarily, as her bank card had never shown such a long string of numbers.


    She instinctively started counting, 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.....


    There were seven zeros in total!


    Hiss....


    That was actually ten million!


    What does ten million mean? Lih Xiao, a university teacher, earned about 6000-7000 a month, and with various performance bonuses, at most had an annual sry of 100,000.


    Even if she maintained this ie without eating or spending on anything until retirement, she would only make at most three million.


    That is to say, even if she worked until she was a hundred years old, she wouldn''t make as much money!


    Lih Xiao took a sharp intake of breath, her face filled with disbelief, "Shen Yuan... how do you have so much money?"


    "The family travel agency was doing poorly, so it closed down; I had too many fair-weather friends, and it was a good time to filter out some friends. Besides, my family has other business ventures, and I also trade in Bitcoin and foreign exchange, all the money I made myself."


    Shen Yuan had thought of these excuses beforehand.


    Trading Bitcoin and foreign exchange were rtively easy ways to make money; this exnation was very reasonable, and Ms. Li and Old Shen hadn''t thought much about itst time.


    The series of digits shook Lih Xiao quite a bit; she hadn''t yet recovered from the shock, finding it unimaginable that her student had turned into a millionaire.


    It was too surreal!


    "Advisor, why don''t youe work with me, ensuring you enjoy a luxurious life~"


    Shen Yuan said teasingly with a grin.


    "Don''t talk nonsense..."


    Lih Xiao yfully scolded, but the joking remark somewhat alleviated her shock. She thought for a moment and asked:


    "Are you sure you want to invest in this project?"


    "From what I understand, the shops in the entrepreneurship bases at other universities rarely make a profit."


    Lih Xiao had done research at several neighboring universities and understood that such projects were not really about making money for students but about enhancing theprehensivepetitiveness of the school.


    Nowadays, universities are verypetitive, striving to improve various hardware and software facilities to attract more and better students.


    Lih Xiao was also worried about Shen Yuan losing money.


    "I have a rough idea, but it''s okay, I mainly want to contribute my part to the development of my alma mater."


    Shen Yuan said earnestly.


    He certainly had considered the possibility of losing money, but with the System''s triple cashback, as long as those lovely fellow female students didn''t bring the revenue below 33%, he wouldn''t lose.


    The most important thing, of course, was to gain Prestige. With Prestige, he could participate in lotteries.


    From this mission, Shen Yuan had also figured out a pattern; the "Perfect Life System''s" mission orientation was not only about wealth and property but also included social status, influence, and fame.


    In the future, there might even be more such orientations.


    It seemed that the System''s creator clearly wanted to cultivate him into a top-tier millionaire!


    "I am relieved that you think this way."


    "However, I still suggest you think it over deeply, as this is not a small amount of money. Even though you now have ten million, you could quickly run through it if you spend recklessly."


    Lih Xiao had regained herposure and spoke with earnest concern.


    After all, she was Shen Yuan''s advisor and had the responsibility and obligation to remind and inform him.


    "You don''t need to think about it, Advisor, money is meant to be spent, and investing in my alma mater is a meaningful action."


    Shen Yuan certainly knew it wasn''t a small amount of money, but the key thing was that this ten million could only be used for investment; it would be a waste not to use it.


    Moreover, he could also harvest Prestige Points and Feel-good Index from his fellow female students.


    Thinking of them, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but look forward to it.


    "So, it''s like that..."


    "Okay then."


    Lih Xiao nodded thoughtfully. She had said what needed to be said, and since the student had her own thoughts, Lih Xiao didn''t want to forcefully persuade her.


    The students she was in charge of were all adults, with the youngest being 20 years old; they should be responsible for their own actions.


    "I''ll talk to Secretary Lui about thister."


    "Mm-hmm."


    "Well, I''ll be leaving now. Take your time eating, we''ll chatter."


    Lih Xiao had finished her meal, tidied up her dishes, and was getting up from the dining table, ready to leave the cafeteria.


    Yet, at that moment, Shen Yuan spoke up again, "And consider that other thing too."


    Lih Xiao was momentarily taken aback, "What thing?"


    Shen Yuan responded with a grin, "The thing about eating spicy and rich delicacies."


    "....."


    Lih Xiao''s pretty face flushed, and she hurriedly left the cafeteria.


    Shen Yuan watched her graceful figure and the 67 Feel-good Index above her head, and couldn''t help but click his tongue in awe. What a great counselor~


    Then, Shen Yuan quickly wolfed down his lunch and headed upstairs to his dorm room. Just as he arrived at the door of room 503, he heard a lively buzz of voices inside. It seemed quite heated.


    Shen Yuan pushed the door open and discovered that in 503, besides Old Huang and Old Cao, Ye Zhiyang was also there.


    "Old Third, is what Ye Zhiyang said true?"


    As soon as Huang Haibao saw Shen Yuaning in, he immediately couldn''t hold back and asked, "He said you drive a Land Rover now, and you even have a mistress on the side?"


    Huang Haibao had nned to y a few rounds in the canyon at noon but didn''t expect Ye Zhiyang toe over for a rare visit and chat today.


    In university, it''s actually quitemon for students to hop from one dorm room to another, but Ye Zhiyang rarely did so.


    The shocking content of what Ye Zhiyang said could literally drop their jaws.


    Ye Zhiyang even said he saw Shen Yuan driving a Land Rover yesterday and also spending 300,000 to set up a gorgeous woman with a coffee shop.


    Huang Haibao thought this was ludicrous; he shared a room with Shen Yuan every day along with Old Cao, so how could he not know whether he had money or not?


    Driving a Land Rover and keeping a mistress?


    That was just utterly absurd!


    Shen Yuan retorted, "Ye Zhiyang, stop talking nonsense."


    "I knew it! How could Old Third keep a Land Rover from us," said Huang Haibao confidently, his heart immediately settling.


    Cao Shunjin also disdainfully said, "Ye Zhiyang, you really need to watch your mouth, spouting nonsense all day long!"


    Ye Zhiyang''s face went red in an instant, "No, I really saw it yesterday!"


    "Shen Yuan, exin yourself!"


    "What''s there to exin!"


    Shen Yuan was slightly annoyed. "I did drive a Land Rover, but when did I keep a mistress, don''t talk nonsense!"


    Shen Yuan was somewhat irked by Ye Zhiyang''s big mouth; if this got out, wouldn''t his reputation at the International campus bepletely ruined?


    Let''s not even mention whether there would be issues with the ss belle, even the entrepreneurial base might not be possible to manage. The university definitely wouldn''t allow a student with such a scandal to invest.


    Even if he could invest, and the project could take off, if those senior girls and junior girls knew there was such a lecherous investor, they wouldn''t dare toe forward to start a business!


    Ye Zhiyang was momentarily stunned, then quickly shot Shen Yuan a "I get it" look.


    Men understand; the matter of keeping a mistress isn''t something you talk about openly, right?


    Huang Haibao suddenly felt uneasy and stood up abruptly, "No way? Old Third, you really drive a Land Rover?"


    Cao Shunjin''s expression changed as well, "The Land Rover Defender, doesn''t that mid-range model cost 900,000 tond?"


    "I''lle clean now, I''m a multimillionaire now~"


    Shen Yuan decided not to put on a fa?ade anymore, pulled out his car keys, and threw them to Huang Haibao. Anyway, once the entrepreneurial base got going, not just Old Huang and Old Cao but probably the whole university would know.


    There was no need to keep a low profile anymore.


    Huang Haibao was flustered and nearly didn''t catch the car keys; he cupped the keys in his hands and looked at them, utterly incredulous, "Damn, it really is a Land Rover!"


    Cao Shunjin also couldn''t help bute over to take a look. Indeed, there was a Land Rover logo on the back of the key.


    Shen Yuan was slightly worried, "Ye Zhiyang, you haven''t told anyone else about this, have you?"


    "I haven''t, I haven''t. I just told you guys because I really couldn''t keep it in anymore and came to room 503. You know our dorm; Li Zhanpeng can''t stand these kinds of things," Ye Zhiyang said with a smile.


    Actually, he and Li Zhanpeng got along quite well, mainly because of his family background, but now it seemed, clenching onto Shen Yuan was clearly the better choice!


    A 900,000 car bought on a whim, a 300,000 coffee shop snapped up lightly; those were some solid legs to cling on to!


    "There''s no such thing as keeping a mistress; that was my investment in a coffee shop, and our rtionship is purely business," Shen Yuan exined.


    This kind of thing had to be kept low-key, otherwise it could seriously affect his re-choosing rights at the International campus.


    Although Li Zhanpeng did see it yesterday, given his face-saving nature, he definitely wouldn''t spread the news of another man''s splendid deeds.


    Ye Zhiyang revealed a mischievous smile, "I get it, I get it."


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but roll his eyes internally, thinking, You don''t get anything at all, if you did, why the hell would you go around bbering everywhere?

 Chapter 62 Shouldnt this stir up trouble for you?

    "Old Third, where did you get so much money from?"


    Huang Haibao gradually calmed down, slowlying to terms with the fact that his good brother had be a multimillionaire, and even feeling quite proud.


    Damn, my brother is a multimillionaire!


    "Made a fortune from Bitcoin and foreign exchange before."


    Shen Yuan replied casually.


    This time, Shen Yuan''s exnation was much more sinct.


    He had shown Lih Xiao his ount bnce to convince her of his investment capabilities, but he didn''t need to go into too much detail with the others.


    "Damn, awesome!"


    Ye Zhiyang couldn''t help but send a look of admiration.


    He often followed the finance and investment sector and knew how many times Bitcoin had multiplied, making those who bought it rich!


    "Old Third, I never expected you to be so damn crafty."


    Cao Shunjin couldn''t help but click his tongue in amazement, while Huang Haibao said, "Old Third, when are you starting yourpany? Hire me as your CEO when you do!"


    Cao Shunjin puffed out his chest: "I can be your CFO!"


    Shen Yuan replied with irritation, "I think you guys are suited to be UFO instead!"


    "One of you is a smart aleck and the other is Zhuang Qiang; I dare not hire you."


    Huang Haibao somewhat disagreed: "Old Third, that''s not nice to say. Although there''s a bit of gambling in Big Smartie''s actions, he instantly helped Wang Duoyu make a billion. Can you say he''s not capable?"


    "Alright, alright, we''ll see how you two perform then."


    Shen Yuan just finished lunch and felt sleepy, so he replied perfunctorily before climbing into his bed, ready to have a nice nap.


    "Old Third, you''ll be sleeping in the dorm tonight, right? I''m going to chat with Tian Yupingter tonight; you can give me some advice then."


    Huang Haibao looked up and asked.


    Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin had slowlye to ept Shen Yuan frequently not returning at night.


    Even though the thought of the ss belle possibly sharing a nket with him still hurt, he now had a new goal and decided to turn his sorrow into strength.


    Given Shen Yuan''s wealth of dating experience and his quiet conquest of the ss belle, Huang Haibao believed that Shen Yuan, this cunning strategist, could definitely help.


    "Should be, I guess."


    Shen Yuan replied from his bed, but he wasn''t sure; Fang Minhui might call him out for a frozen drink again.


    As for Chen Na, probably not, since she''s conservative.


    "But dude, didn''t you like the ss belle? Why did you change targets?"


    Tian Yuping was the second prettiest girl in International Trade ss 2, right after Fang Minhui.


    Ifpared with Fang Minhui, she was just less attractive, with smaller assets and a thicker waist.


    Moreover, Tian Yuping''s style was more mature and seductive than Fang Minhui''s innocent desire.


    Honestly, through three years of college, Shen Yuan hadn''t even memorized all of his ssmates'' names. Sometimes, when he encountered a ssmate on the street, he recognized the face but couldn''t remember their name to greet them.


    However, Shen Yuan did remember all the pretty girls in the ss quite well.


    "Old Third, stop talking about the ss belle,"


    Huang Haibao said with a look of mncholy, "The ss belle only has eyes for you now. What''s the use of my affection for her?"


    "Well... that''s true..."


    That...


    Ye Zhiyang seemed to have heard some juicy news, instinctively gaping.


    The ss belle Fang Minhui got taken by Shen Yuan too?


    My god!


    Shen Yuan was really something. Known girlfriends, one in school and one outside, and who knew if there were more women out there.


    Could this be the power of wealth?


    Ye Zhiyang suddenly realized why the ss belle had no interest in Li Zhanpeng.


    You drive a lousy 3 series, how can youpare with someone who has a Defender?


    And he''s generous with women, casually gifting 300,000.


    While you''re just a tightwad, even hesitating over a 29 yuan cup of coffee.


    "With you as my cunning strategist to advise me, I feel pretty confident about my chances!"


    Huang Haibao chuckled "heh heh" twice.


    Thinking about it made him feel wonderful. They could find a scenic ce to go out, sit on the grass hand in hand, you leaning on me, and I holding you tight.


    If things go well, maybe something indescribable could happen...


    Heh heh heh~


    Shen Yuan couldn''t stand it any longer: "Old Huang, stopughing, your mouth is grinning up to your ears."


    Cao Shunjin also snapped him out of his dream: "She only agreed to meet up once, you''re not already nning the kid''s name, are you?"


    "Go away!"


    Huang Haibao spat out, then sauntered over to the full-length mirror in the dorm, wet his hair with saliva, and thought he looked even more handsome than the day before.


    Cao Shunjin felt disgusted watching him, Ye Zhiyang couldn''t stand it either and left Room 503 after a brief word, and Shen Yuan, lying in his bed, thankfully didn''t see, or he might not have been able to sleep.


    .....


    Shen Yuan had no sses in the afternoon and slept until around 3 o''clock. In a daze, he grabbed his phone and saw a WeChat from Chen Na.


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    "I made the coffee myself. Come and try it when you''re free~"


    Chen Na sent two photos. The first one showed a cup of cappino withtte art that wasn''t very impressive¡ªit could just barely be seen as a heart shape.


    The second photo was of Chen Na wearing the coffee shop''s ck apron, holding the coffee high with both hands, her sweet smile on disy.


    Shen Yuan smiled knowingly and felt a bit more awake. He replied, "It''s obvious that it''s not done well. I shoulde over and train you."


    Chen Na replied quickly, "Huh? You know how to make coffee?"


    "I don''t know how to make coffee, but I know how to train."


    "....."


    Since the International Trade ss 2 had no lectures in the afternoon, the twozybones Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin were still sleeping.


    Modern college students are notorious for pulling all-nighters and catching up on sleep during the day, so Shen Yuan was unsurprised. After getting up, he quickly washed his face in the bathroom and headed off campus.


    Just outside the south gate of the International campus, Zhenhua Street was the busiest street in the vicinity.


    The street housed restaurants, hotels, cosmetic shops, clothing stores, including coffee and tea shops, basically catering to the one-stop needs of the International campus students in terms of food, amodation, and transportation.


    The only drawback was that the two hotels on the street would be packed every Friday, and sometimes there were no rooms avable even by six in the evening.


    What can you do? The young blood of college students is fiery.


    At this moment, a few girls from International Trade ss 2 were walking out of the supermarket, carrying some household items and chatting as they walked. Due to their overall good looks, they attracted a lot of male attention along the way.


    "Yuping, I heard you agreed to go out with Huang Haibao this weekend?"


    "Don''t even mention it; that guy is so annoying. I''ve refused him several times, but he keeps pestering me. How about we all go together when the timees?"


    The girl referred to as Tian Yuping rolled her eyes.


    She was wearing heavy makeup that didn''t match her age and had two earrings in her ears. Today, she was dressed in a white tank top that would asionally reveal a glimpse of her belly button as she walked.


    "You mean we should all go together? But didn''t he only ask you out?"


    The girl who spoke was Cong Xiaoyi. She shared a ss and dorm room with Tian Yuping. However, her style of dress was not as bold, and she went without makeup, wearing only a in T-shirt and jeans, but her appearance was sweet and endearing.


    "Are you stupid? Why would I go on a date with him alone? What if people see us and get the wrong idea?"


    "Besides, I never said I would meet him by myself."


    Tian Yuping said ambivalently. In her mind, since such a man was relentlessly pursuing her, she might as well take advantage of him with her friends. That way, he might think twice before bothering her again.


    Cong Xiaoyi felt that this was inappropriate and suggested, "Actually, I think we could have a dorm gathering. Isn''t he in the same dorm as Shen Yuan?"


    "Shen Yuan actually looks pretty handsome, and he''s over 180 cm tall. Besides, he has already broken up with the senior."


    Cong Xiaoyi added thoughtfully.


    "Xiaoyi, you''re already a junior, how can you still be so impractical? Shen Yuan''s family has gone bankrupt; he''s penniless now."


    "And why would you want to pick up someone''s discarded second-hand goods?"


    The speaker was Kwan Yongzhen. Her style was simr to Tian Yuping''s¡ªbold makeup and revealing clothes¡ªbut her looks were slightly inferior to Tian Yuping''s and Cong Xiaoyi''s.


    "Right? Didn''t you all see? He didn''t attend the ss dinnerst time, andtely, he hasn''t even been attending lectures."


    Tian Yuping agreed with Kwan Yongzhen''s opinion, "Clearly, he''s fragile and can''t handle the pressure. He''s afraid toe out and be hurt."


    "Plus, now that Shen Yuan is so poor, anyone who gets with him would be totally out of luck. Not to mention wanting to buy handbags and such, I think even buying cosmetics and skincare products would be tough."


    Kwan Yongzhen nodded, "That''s true, he definitely can''t afford your expenses."


    At that moment, Tian Yuping suddenly thought of an interesting point and chuckled, covering her mouth, "Who knows? Maybe he''s working part-time at some corner to make tuition."


    "Haha, actually, that might be the case."


    Thinking about the former rich second-generation possibly washing dishes or waiting tables in the corner of some small diner, Kwan Yongzhen found the idea amusing.


    "Hey, look, it''s Shen Yuan~"


    Just then, Cong Xiaoyi spotted a familiar figure and pointed it out.


    Tian Yuping and Kwan Yongzhen turned to look and indeed saw a tall and slender figure in a simple white T-shirt and baggy jeans, with a pair of white Nikes.


    "It really is Shen Yuan."


    Tian Yuping couldn''t help but say, "He''s not reallying to work a part-time job, is he? It''s just past 3 p.m., which is about the time when restaurants start getting ready."


    "Why don''t you ask him? See which store he''s working part-time at."


    Kwan Yongzhen egged her on with a smile.


    Cong Xiaoyi was somewhat troubled, "Is that appropriate? We''re all ssmates; there''s really no need."


    "Xiaoyi, you don''t understand."


    Tian Yuping was also excited, thinking about Shen Yuan once dating the flight attendant senior with his shy BMW, andparing it to his current situation working part-time, she felt a distinct thrill.


    "Hey!"


    Tian Yuping called out and raised her head to ask, "Shen Yuan, why didn''t youe to the dinnerst time?"


    Kwan Yongzhen crossed her arms and looked Shen Yuan up and down, "Have you been busy working part-timetely? At which store? We should also drop by to support."


    Shen Yuan had been nning to go to the MS coffee shop and didn''t expect to run into several female ssmates, one of whom was Old Huang''s new me, Tian Yuping.


    He had intended to greet them, but their tone was clearly condescending, and their questions were inly ridiculous.


    A part-time job? As if he needed that.


    What was Old Huang thinking, fancying this kind of person?


    Did he really have to put up with this kind of bullshit?


    Shen Yuan wasn''t the type to engage in conflicts, but since they were stepping on his face, he wouldn''t just let it slide.


    "That''s right, I''m working part-time at the coffee shop. Would you like toe and have a cup of coffee at my workce?"


    "....."


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    Tian Yuping found it somewhat funny, "Are you really working a part-time job?"


    Kwan Yongzhen also teased, "A coffee shop? How much per hour?"


    Shen Yuan grinned, "Not much, but I can certainly treat you to a cup of coffee."


    "Great, since you''re offering to treat us, let''s go."


    Tian Yuping scoffed inside, what a joke Shen Yuan was, still trying to save face without money. Three cups of coffee for three people would almost equal his daily wage, right?


    "Um... Yuping, Yongzhen, let''s not go, we still have things to do in the afternoon, right?"


    Cong Xiaoyi felt a bit embarrassed. After all, everyone was ssmates; there was no need to expose secrets, especially now that Shen Yuan was already working part-time, it would be wrong to make him treat them.


    Kwan Yongzhen crossed her arms in front of her chest and said without a doubt, "It''s fine, Xiaoyi. Shen Yuan offered to treat us, so let''s give him a chance."


    "....."


    Thus, the girls followed Shen Yuan to the MS Coffee Shop. Since MS was also on Zhenhua Street and only about a hundred meters away, they arrived in just a moment.


    But as soon as they entered the coffee shop, the trio''s gazes froze simultaneously.


    At that moment, two beautiful women were chatting andughing in the coffee shop, and with every smile and frown, they made the already bourgeois coffee shop feel even more atmospheric.


    One of them was probably 170cm tall, with xen hair, wearing a short skirt, revealing long, straight, beautiful legs; the other, though slightly shorter, was no less outstanding in her features, especially her proud bust.


    Tian Yuping took an involuntary step back. As a woman, meeting other beautiful women always led to subconsciousparisons.


    If the other women were inferior in every way, there was bound to be a sense of superiority.


    But when faced with women who were superior in every way, a sense of inferiority would inevitably arise within.


    Obviously, the current situation was thetter.


    "Shen Yuan, you''re here~"


    Chen Na spotted Shen Yuaning over and lifted her lovely eyes, "Take a seat for a moment and try the cappino I''ve just learned to make."


    After returning in the afternoon, aside from chatting with Liew Menglu, Chen Na had been making coffee with Xiaoqiu, and her first sessful cup was sent to Shen Yuan over WeChat.


    "Shen Yuan, didn''t you say you had things to do this afternoon~"


    Liew Menglu came forward, pretending to be dissatisfied and pouted, "Hmph~ Is it something like taking three female ssmates out for fun?"


    Although she looked displeased, Liew Menglu was actually thrilled with waiting like a cat for a mouse. Hou Qianqian had returned after an hour, and she had stayed until now.


    Indeed, as fortune favors the persistent, she had really waited for Shen Yuan toe.


    Shen Yuan sighed silently, "No, I just happened to bump into them on the street, and they wanted to have a cup of coffee."


    "Is that so~"


    Liew Menglu coldly sized up the three women and noticed that they fell short in lookspared to her and Nana, then beamed and said, "Hello, girls, what kind of coffee do you want?" Read new adventures at empire


    Women with work experience are very adept at projecting their charm and presence, especially someone high-caliber like Liew Menglu. In just the instant her gaze swept over them, the three felt speechless.


    What had clearly been a scrutinizing look suddenly transformed into a friendly tone. This sudden switch was too fast.


    In the presence of such a woman, Tian Yuping felt utterly suppressed. How could a college student yet to see the world match up against such a well-practiced siren?


    But what astonished her the most was that these two women, impable in figure and looks, seemed to be speaking to Shen Yuan in a tone that bordered on ttery, their gazes toward him almost adoring.


    Yet before Tian Yuping could digest it all, Shen Yuan called out, "Xiaoqiu,e here a moment."


    Xiaoqiu was behind the bar and hurried over upon hearing him, "Boss, what''s up?"


    "Ask these three beauties what they''d like to drink. I''m treating them to these three cups."


    "Alright, boss."


    Xiaoqiu, with a smile, said, "Ladies, why don''t you take a seat first, scan the QR code on the table, check out what you''d like, and then tell me. I''ll go and make it for you."


    Hearing the staff''s address, the trio felt even more baffled. What was going on? Why was she calling Shen Yuan the boss?


    Is Shen Yuan the owner of this coffee shop???


    "Maybe... maybe we shouldn''t drink after all..."


    Cong Xiaoyi tugged at the others and whispered.


    The situation was clear: not only had Shen Yuan''s family not gone bankrupt, but he also owned a coffee shop. Although he had broken up with his senior, he now had a new love interest.


    Cong Xiaoyi felt utterly embarrassed. Her two roommates had actually wanted to see Shen Yuan''s downfall, but instead, they were the ones shown up.


    If only she had known not toe here with them!


    And Tian Yuping''s expression was as ufortable as if she had swallowed manure. How could she have not anticipated that Shen Yuan, the allegedly "bankrupt" rich second generation, was faking it?


    He not only hadn''t gone bankrupt, but he also owned a coffee shop and apparently kept several mistresses.


    No, just where did the rumore from that Shen Yuan''s family was bankrupt?


    Tian Yuping was going a little mad, while also finding herself somewhat ridiculous. She had actually wanted to trample on Shen Yuan, but what right did she have to do so?


    Neither of the two women could be matched by her!


    "Right, right, Xiaoyi is right. We won''t drink..."


    Kwan Yongzhen, in her haste, quickly pulled the others and left MS Coffee Shop.


    As soon as she walked in she sensed something was off and, to her dismay, her suspicions were confirmed.


    Damn it, Shen Yuan was really something!


    So wealthy, owning a coffee shop with such beautiful women around, and still iming to be working part-time?


    Part-time my foot!


    That was inly intended to humiliate us!


    It''sughable that Yuping actually thought about mocking others, and now they ended up looking like clowns.


    I''m dying ofughter!


    "Shen Yuan, are they your ssmates?"


    Liew Menglu looked at the backs of the group with curiosity and quietly approached Shen Yuan, "Why did they leave?"


    When the girls had first walked in, she definitely felt a sense of crisis, but after seeing the three women''s figures and appearances, she immediately rxed.


    Liew Menglu still trusted Shen Yuan''s taste in women and figured he wouldn''t be that desperate.


    "How would I know? They were just saying they wanted me to buy them coffee."


    Shen Yuan thought that Tian Yuping and Kwan Yongzhen didn''t mean well, setting him up for embarrassment¡ªnow that their ns had backfired, he couldn''t be med.


    However, Cong Xiaoyi seemed alright; she was identally caught in the crossfire just now.


    With these thoughts in his mind, Shen Yuan nced down at the surging "headlights": "Of course, it could also be because you two beauties are too stunning, they got scared off."


    "It''s true that we''re pretty, but can you not stare at them when you say that?"


    Liew Menglu said somewhat helplessly.


    "....."


    "Alright, Shen Yuan, it''s ready~"


    Chen Na came out from behind the bar carrying a cup of coffee and smilingly handed it to Shen Yuan, "I wasn''t sure which sweetness level you liked, so I made it half-sweet, is that okay?"


    Shen Yuan took the coffee, his smile faint, "As long as it''s made by you, it''s always fully sweet."


    "....."


    Chen Na''s pretty face immediately flushed red, and she quickly changed the subject, "What about your ssmates, why did they leave?"


    Shen Yuan shook his head, "No need to worry about them."


    Liew Menglu couldn''t help but roll her eyes. What era was it still for people to use such cheesy lines? Yet, when she thought about it, she found it kind of sweet¡ªwas it because it came from Shen Yuan?


    Rich people''s words turn into flirtation, whereas a broke guy''s are just cringe...


    Hmm... that does make some sense...


    Rough words with a grain of truth...


    While drinking coffee, Liew Menglu asked, "Shen Yuan, can I ask you how tall you are and what you weigh? I can calcte your BMI for you."


    Shen Yuan considered for a moment, "182cm, 72kg, though recently I might have lost 1-2kg."


    Liew Menglu looked puzzled, "Huh? Why did you lose weight recently?"


    Shen Yuan nced at Chen Na beside him, "Big expenditure."


    Chen Na immediately looked down, embarrassed. This bad guy, how could he say these things in front of her best friend?


    Liew Menglu nced at the two and, catching on, clicked her tongue in amazement, "No wonder, no wonder..."


    She fiddled with her phone and calcted, "Your body fat is low, BMI''s only 21, normal is 22-23, you need to gain muscle¡ªadd at least 7-10kg."


    "Basically, you just want to convince me to get a gym membership at your ce."


    Shen Yuan said helplessly, internallyining that Liew Menglu was too blunt. Couldn''t these things be dealt with in private? Did she have to bring it up in front of Nana?


    Liew Menglu held her refined face up, "Hmph, so, will you do it or not? Our business needs to hit our targets by the end of the month!"


    "I''ll think about it."


    Shen Yuan didn''t agree right away.


    "You still need to think about it, well, I''ll wait for your good news then."


    Liew Menglu wasn''t discouraged and nced at the time on her phone, suddenly remembering she had a personal training session at five, "Oh no, it''s almost four, I need to get going~"


    "Nana, I''ll go ahead, let''s get together another time."


    Liew Menglu waved goodbye to Chen Na, threw a flirtatious look at Shen Yuan, then swayed her shapely hips as she left MS.


    Shen Yuan twitched the corner of his mouth, thinking, this seductress, I''ll deal with you sooner orter!


    Watching Liew Menglu leave, Chen Na also heaved a sigh of relief. Her best friend openly showed her fondness for Shen Yuan, but she was unable to stop her.


    "Let''s go, Nana, we have training on the second floor."


    Shen Yuan pointed to the private dining room upstairs.


    Chen Na was puzzled, "Huh? Training what?"


    "You''ll know once you go up."


    Though unsure why, Chen Na still followed him upstairs.


    Shen Yuan pushed open the door to the private dining room, which was small, with two sofas and a table in the middle, plus a mural on the wall.


    Chen Na grew even more curious, "Shen Yuan, what training are we talking about here?"


    "Come here, your business skills aren''t polished enough, you need some appropriate training."


    Shen Yuan sat down on the sofa, a teasing smile on his face, and patted the spot beside him.


    "Shen Yuan...."


    Chen Na suddenly realized something, her cheeks burning, and she gently shook her head, "We can''t do this here, Xiaoqiu is still downstairs."


    Shen Yuan''s face was solemn, "What are you thinking about? This is a training session!"


    Chen Na pointed to below, "Shen Yuan, stop pretending, look, it''s giving you away...."n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    "Damn it, why won''t this thing stay under control!"


    "....."

 Chapter 64 Exciting Training Class

    Chen Na was wearing a ck mini skirt today, revealing more than two-thirds of her snowy white legs, and a fitted sleeveless blouse above, with her wheat-colored hair falling just right over the curve of her chest.


    Her lips slightly pursed, her pretty face now a light blush as she shook her head and whispered softly, "But we really can''t here...."


    Shen Yuan gave a faint smile, casually pulled the sunshade curtain, and walked over unhurriedly, wrapping his arms around her soft waist, whispering:


    "Today''s ss is at a caf¨¦. Even though it''s the same course, the experience ispletely different because of the different location."


    "And do you not know?"


    "Telling a man ''not here'' only speeds up his advances."


    "I had no idea...."


    Chen Na felt a tickle in her ears and her body went slightly limp, speaking now without much strength.


    In such a situation, she could only let Shen Yuan "train" her.


    Shen Yuan had long wanted to try the private dining room at this caf¨¦.


    Although it''s a public venue, the private dining room is rather secluded, and with the caf¨¦ not being crowded, how could he not spice things up?


    Today, Shen Yuan was frequently teased by the enchantress Liew Menglu, and he was already quite irritable.


    So, even though he had spent billionsst night, his fighting spirit was still high.


    .....


    There were no customers in the caf¨¦ now, and Xiaoqiu was ying with her phone at the bar, but for some reason, suddenly there came a loud sound of furniture shaking violently from upstairs.


    Since the private dining room was right above the bar and the caf¨¦ used wooden partitions, the soundproofing was not good.


    "How strange?"


    "Didn''t the boss say he was going to train Sister Na? Why has it gotten noisy?"


    Xiaoqiu, puzzled, decided to listen closely.


    Upon hearing clearly, Xiaoqiu, who had only seen a few Dongying films, her cheeks instantly turned as red as an apple.


    Because the soundsing from above were those of a heated poker game....


    This....


    It had gotten noisy indeed....


    But, the boss and Sister Na really don''t consider me an outsider....


    Xiaoqiu was at a loss, not knowing whether to stay put or to silently leave, and what if customers were to arrive?


    Thinking this, Xiaoqiu simply walked to the entrance of the caf¨¦ and flipped the "Open for Business" sign to "Closed."


    This kind of training session, it''s better that the customers don''t hear it.


    Liew Menglu, who had driven away not long ago, realized she had left her purse at the caf¨¦ and turned back to retrieve it.


    But as she approached the entrance, she suddenly noticed the "Closed" sign on the ss door.


    "What the heck, wasn''t it just open?"


    Liew Menglu peered inside and didn''t see Shen Yuan and Nana, but Xiaoqiu was there.


    Liew Menglu raised her hand and knocked "thud thud" on the ss door while calling out, "Xiaoqiu, help me open the door, I forgot my purse!"


    In the second-floor private dining room, Chen Na heard the shout from downstairs and got a bit anxious, biting her lip and saying, "Hold on a sec, Shen Yuan, Meng Lu is back...."


    "No worries!"


    Shen Yuan also heard Liew Menglu''s voice, but instead of stopping, he trained even harder.


    Liew Menglu showing up under these circumstances merely increased his critical hit attribute.


    Let the temptress Liew Menglu see just how strong I am!


    Wasn''t there talk about needing to beef up?


    Come on, listen up!


    "Xiaoqiu, why are you alone here, where are Shen Yuan and Nana?"


    Liew Menglu picked up her purse from a chair, giving Xiaoqiu a puzzled look.


    Xiaoqiu wanted to exin, opened her mouth but ultimately closed it again. Continue your journey on empire


    Liew Menglu, seeing Xiaoqiu''s strange expression, was initially puzzled, but as she heard the soundsing from upstairs, she was dumbfounded.


    ying such thrilling games in broad daylight?


    Liew Menglu was amazed inwardly, Shen Yuan really knew how to spice things up!


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    Liew Menglu inwardly snorted a couple of times then walked over to the bar.


    "How strange, how can a person so thin be so energetic?" Liew Menglu wondered aloud.


    Xiaoqiu nced at Liew Menglu, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily twitched.


    What kind of people am I dealing with here....


    Why isn''t there a single normal one?


    Liew Menglu listened for ten minutes, noting themotion upstairs hadn''t ceased, and sighed inwardly at Shen Yuan''s stamina.


    Thinking about her own personal training session, she couldn''t continue listening much as she felt regretful.


    Liew Menglu carried a bag and walked out of MS. When she reached the door, she shouted upwards, "Xiaoqiu~ I''m leaving now, see you next time!"


    "Uh, bye."


    In the private dining room, Chen Na''s whole body blushed as she shook her head, "I''m dead, she knows everything now."


    "A lively training session is bound to have eavesdroppers."


    Shen Yuan continued with the training while inwardlyining that Liew Menglu, that sly fox, had been listening below for at least ten minutes.


    Is this kind of premium content supposed to be free?


    Next time, there must be a charge!


    Thirty minutester, Chen Na leaned on the couch, breathing heavily.


    Today was definitely a unique experience for her.


    Not only was she overheard by Xiaoqiu, but her best friend found out too, really embarrassing!


    Yet, she felt a peculiar thrill, just likest night in Star Sushi''s private dining room, but this time it was clearly even more exhrating!


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan''s lips slightly curled up, a look of satisfaction on his face.


    It was mealtime now, and Shen Yuan felt his stomach was empty and needed some carbohydrates.


    After Chen Na tidied up her clothes, they walked down the stairs side by side, and Xiaoqiu, hearing the sound of footsteps, silently went to the front door to flip the sign back to "Open."


    "Xiaoqiu, where do you usually eat?"


    Shen Yuan asked nonchntly.


    Xiaoqiu tried to hide her embarrassment, pretending she knew nothing, "We usually order meals from a nearby restaurant for lunch and dinner, and have them delivered here."


    "Do you have a menu?"


    "Yes."


    Xiaoqiu searched around the counter and after a while, handed over a menu to Shen Yuan, all the while staring at the floor, not daring to look up.


    "Let me see."


    Shen Yuan took the menu, nced over it, and then told Xiaoqiu, "Braised loach, chives scrambled eggs, oyster omelet, old pigeon soup, stir-fried spinach, please call and order."


    "Uh, okay."


    Xiaoqiu silently took the menu, thinking to herself that these were all potency-enhancing ingredients, it seems the boss has been using up a lottely....


    Shen Yuan indeed felt he needed some replenishment, having spent quite a bit of his savings on Fang Minhui in the past few days and having used up a lot at Chen Na''s ce too.


    Even though he didn''t feel tired, he still thought it best to nourish himself with some food.


    Since both Chen Na and Xiaoqiu were somewhat shy, neither wanted to speak about the incident; Chen Na felt a bit guilty, while Xiaoqiu found it awkward, it seemed they both needed some time to adjust.


    After all, this could very well be the norm!


    Shen Yuan found it boring to talk to himself and went back to his dorm after eating.


    In dorm 503, Huang Haibao was still wearing headphones and ying games, while Cao Shunjin was lying on the bed reading a novel.


    Shen Yuan, recalling the afternoon''s incident, took off Huang Haibao''s headphones, "Old Huang, why do you like Tian Yuping?"


    "Old Third, you son of a...."


    Huang Haibao was in the middle of a team game and got so angry he wanted to curse, but upon hearing Shen Yuan actually mention Tian Yuping, he immediately paused his game and said with a mischievous grin, "Old Third, you think she''s great too, huh?"


    "How would I know if she''s good, but where did you see she''s good?"


    Shen Yuan was baffled.


    "She''s hot and sexy, the second most beautiful girl in ss 2, only next to the ss belle, isn''t that great?"


    Huang Haibao said smugly.


    However, thinking about it, Huang Haibao suddenly felt uneasy, "Old Third, why are you bringing her up out of the blue?"


    "Don''t tell me Tian Yuping likes you too?"


    Because of thest incident with the ss belle, Huang Haibao still had some trauma.


    Shen Yuan''s mouth twitched, thinking to himself how far Old Huang could stretch the truth.


    "I''m not Donnie Yen, how could everyone love me?"


    "That''s good, that''s good."


    Huang Haibao heaved a sigh of relief.


    "I think...."


    Shen Yuan wanted to exin something, but in the end, he swallowed his words.


    They say a woman in love is blind, but men are just the same. Now Old Huang''s mind is filled with Tian Yuping; would advising him make a difference?


    After speaking, he would definitely disregard it, perhaps even think I was besmirching Tian Yuping.


    But men need to learn from experience. Maybe it''s better to let Old Huang see her true colors. That would certainly leave a deeper impression.


    Looks like Old Huang is in for another heartbreak....


    Huang Haibao was puzzled, "Old Third, what exactly are you trying to say?"


    "Nothing much, just making small talk."


    "....."

 Chapter 65 Does He Have the Strength?

    At the school office building, Lih Xiao arrived at the office of the Deputy Secretary of the Youth League Committee, Lui Zhaojiang, to report on her work.


    The Youth League Committee department''s role varies across different schools; its power can be substantial or negligible, but it holds significant influence on the International campus.


    Logistical management, student recruitment, and allocation of resources all fall within the scope of the Youth League Committee''s jurisdiction.


    Therefore, the project to establish an entrepreneurship center naturally fell to the Youth League Committee.


    "Are you saying that this student named Shen Yuan wants to invest in the entrepreneurship center?"


    "Yes."


    Lih Xiao had just roughly outlined the situation.


    The project for the International Entrepreneurship Center was led by one of the vice-chancellors, with a preparation team consisting of 5 members. The team leader was Secretary Kong of the Youth League Committee, followed by Deputy Secretary Lui Zhaojiang, with Lih Xiao and two other female teachers as part of the team members.


    Secretary Kong was in charge of only the general direction; the Deputy Secretary, Lui Zhaojiang, drove all the significant tasks, while the other three team members were responsible for the practical implementation.


    However, Lih Xiao had strong aversions to this Lui Zhaojiang.


    Lui Zhaojiang was around 40 years old, wearing a pair of silver-framed sses, and seeminglycking in exercise, which resulted in a somewhat stout figure. When he sat down, his belly had severalyers of fat.


    This greasy middle-aged man often used the excuse of advancing the project to ask her out for meals; whenever there were meetings with investors, he also wanted her to apany them for drinks andughter.


    Lih Xiao declined every time, but with each refusal, her workload increased, evidence of Lui Zhaojiang using his authority to pressure.


    "Does he have the capacity to do so?"


    "Was the capital verified?"


    Upon hearing that a student wanted to invest in the entrepreneurship center, Lui Zhaojiang''s first reaction was undoubtedly one of disbelief. Although some students at the International campus indeed came from wealthy families, this was a project worth several millions.


    Even if some students'' families had the financial capability, it was ultimately parents'' money; the students themselves certainly had no final say.


    Lih Xiao exined, "I didn''t believe it at first either, but after I saw his bank ount bnce, there were 10 million yuan."


    "How much did you say?"


    Lui Zhaojiang thought he might have heard wrong.


    "10 million."


    "10 million???"


    Lui Zhaojiang drew in a sharp breath.


    That''s a fortune!


    Unexpectedly, the school had produced such a wealthy individual.


    "But are you sure this money isn''t from his parents and that he has control over it?"


    Lui Zhaojiang wanted to make sure once more.


    Lih Xiao nodded: "It''s his own money, and he can dispose of it as he sees fit."


    "That''s excellent!"


    Lui Zhaojiang''s mood suddenly shifted, and a wave of joy surged within him, "In that case, we don''t need to cooperate with a third-partypany."


    The entrepreneurship center project had been in preparation for over a month, but due to financial difficulties, the progress was virtually nil.


    The school''s funding was limited; it could only seek external coboration. However, suchrge investments weren''t easy to negotiate, not to mention that external enterprises were also profit-driven, and the terms offered by the school were negligible for them.


    But now, with a student willing to invest, the difficulties no longer existed.


    "Let''s do this, ask this Shen Yuan toe to my office; I want to hear his report in person," Lui Zhaojiang suggested, his brow rxing unconsciously as he silently formted his strategy. Since it was a personal investment, and by a student on campus, the controlling power must be firmly in his hands.


    A student would likely be easier to deal with due to theck of social experience.


    Lih Xiao''s brows furrowed slightly: "Although Shen Yuan is a student, he is now an investor; shouldn''t we..."


    "Just do as I say!"


    Lui Zhaojiang interrupted rudely, as the Deputy Secretary of the Youth League Committee for the International division, he did not appreciate being second-guessed by his subordinates.


    Lih Xiao sighed softly inwardly, took out her mobile phone, and called Shen Yuan.


    "Shen Yuan."


    "I''m here with Secretary Lui of the Youth League Committee. I''ve told him about your intention to invest in the entrepreneurship center, and he wants to hear your report in person. When can youe to Secretary Lui''s office?"


    In dormitory 503, Shen Yuan pressed the mute button and asked, "Is Youth League Committee Secretary Lui the principal or the deputy?"


    "It''s Lui Zhaojiang, the deputy one. The principal one is Old Kong," Cao Shunjin replied offhandedly while reading a novel on his bed.


    "Oh."


    Shen Yuan raised an eyebrow, musing to himself whether Lui Zhaojiang was clear on the situation. He, as an investor, was still being asked to give a report in person?


    Although he was indeed a student, things should be kept separate; as an investor, the school should show the proper attitude toward an investor.


    Being restricted wasn''t in Shen Yuan''s nature, nor did he like to be passive, especially since caving in this time would make it easier for Lui Zhaojiang to manipte him in the future.


    However, Shen Yuan didn''t want to put Lih Xiao, the guidance counselor, in a difficult position since she was just the messenger. So, Shen Yuan raised his voice and said, "Counselor, please turn on the speakerphone. I''d like to have a word with Secretary Lui."


    "Okay."


    Lih Xiao turned on the speakerphone and ced it on the desk. Discover stories with empire


    "Hello, Secretary Lui, can you hear me?"


    "Hello, Shen Yuan, I can hear you."


    "I''ve been quite busytely. I still have several investment projects to assess. Let''s meet up when I have some free time. I''ll have Teacher Lih Xiao leave my number with you."


    "Hey, Shen Yuan...."


    Lui Zhaojiang wanted to take over the conversation and ask what Shen Yuan meant by several investment projects to assess, but the call had already been disconnected.


    "What??"


    Lui Zhaojiang was caught off guard, and his face turned ugly in an instant.


    He had intended to probe Shen Yuan with the status of the school''s leadership, but Shen Yuan didn''t even give him a chance to speak.


    All those student leaders, which one of them didn''t greet him with a bow? Howe this Shen Yuan showed no respect or reverence for authority?


    It''s just some lousy money!


    Lih Xiao couldn''t help but feel amused when she saw Lui Zhaojiang at a loss. She initially worried that Shen Yuan might be at a disadvantage when dealing with such a sly fox as Lui Zhaojiang.


    But now it seemed she had clearly underestimated this student. He handled the conversation well, not only mentioning his other investment projects but also leaving his number without making any finalmitments.


    Considering the progress of the project, Lui Zhaojiang had to set aside his preconceptions about students and reassess Shen Yuan. He straightened his expression and asked, "This Shen Yuan, is he running his own business?"


    Lih Xiao shook her head, "I''m not too clear on the specifics. I haven''t seen him muchtely."


    After getting hit with a curveball by Shen Yuan, Lui Zhaojiang took out his frustration on Lih Xiao, speaking sternly, "Don''t you have a grip on your own student''s situation?"


    "Those are personal matters of the students, which I have no right to pry into."n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Lih Xiao wasn''t about to indulge him; after all, she had already offended Lui Zhaojiang several times and wasn''t afraid of doing it again.


    Lui Zhaojiang gave Lih Xiao a cold look, then started to silently strategize.


    Getting the entrepreneurial base project moving was urgent; it had made no progress for so long that Secretary Kong would definitely hold him responsible if it continued.


    Since Shen Yuan had the investment capacity, as a school leader, it wouldn''t hurt to lower his posture a bit. Otherwise, if Shen Yuan decided to invest elsewhere, he would really regret it.


    Aftering to this realization, Lui Zhaojiang inquired again, "Do you think you could arrange a meal with him?"


    Lih Xiao considered it and replied, "I''ll have to ask. I''m not sure."


    "Well, go ahead and ask. He can choose the time and ce, and we''ll cover the meal expenses with the group''s fund."


    "Sure."


    ...


    In dormitory 503, Shen Yuan received a WeChat message from counselor Lih Xiao, saying that Lui Zhaojiang wanted to invite him for a meal to discuss the specifics of the investments and to see when he would be avable.


    But he didn''t rush to reply, deciding to leave Lui Zhaojiang in suspense a bit longer.


    Although Shen Yuan was still a university student, he was no rookie in business; he would help in the travel agency during winter and summer breaks, and Old Shen would asionally share some insights with him.


    Business negotiations are all about who has the weightier chips, who can upy the advantageous position.


    Shen Yuan''s chip was the 10 million exclusive investment fund, and the school leadership desperately needed this money to construct the entrepreneurial base. So, it was clear that the scales were tipped in Shen Yuan''s favor in the negotiation.


    It was with such leverage that Shen Yuan could achieve his goal: he wantedplete autonomy over the entrepreneurial base without any interference from the school.


    Who to invest in and how much to invest was all up to him to decide.


    Moreover, Lui Zhaojiang was just a vice secretary; someone else would have the final say, so there was no need to be too courteous with him.


    As Shen Yuan mulled over this, his WeChat chimed again¡ªit was a message from Fang Minhui.


    "Shen Yuan, what are you up to? Do you have time to take a walk on the sports field?"


    A walk?


    Shen Yuan was puzzled; didn''t Fang Minhui usually ask him to have a frozen drink?


    Strangely enough, since their first experience together, Minhui had gradually revealed her automatic talents, while Chen Na''s learning progress was slower, requiring Shen Yuan to engage the clutch each time.


    Shen Yuan replied, "I thought you would ask me out for a frozen drink."


    "I can''t, I''ve got my period...."


    Shen Yuan suddenly understood why Fang Minhui had not been in touch recently.


    However, Minhui quickly added another line, "But if you want, we can still do it there."


    Seeing this WeChat message, Shen Yuan''s lips curled into a faint smile.


    "..."

 Chapter 66 Sensible Class Belle

    "I''m at the dorm now, changed my clothes, I can reach the school gate in 20 minutes."


    "OJBK!"


    After replying to the message, Shen Yuan washed up briefly and changed his clothes, since it was hot and feeling sticky all over was quite ufortable.


    Another reason was that he needed to go to Green Bamboo Lake to collect the house tomorrow morning. Find adventures at empire


    His clothes were all rather simple, mostly ck or white T-shirts for tops, and for bottoms, he mainly wore loose-fitting jeans or casual pants.


    He only frequently wore two pairs of shoes¡ªa pair of Nike Air Force Ones and a pair of Adidas Stan Smiths¡ªboth of which were white sneakers and easy to match with any outfit.


    Because he was tall with good proportions, even the simplest outfit could look refreshing and casual on him.


    Even after he had money now, Shen Yuan had not thought about changing his wardrobe; as far as he was concerned, as long as the clothes werefortable, they didn''t need to be high-end.


    As for things like luxury watches, Shen Yuan was even less interested. Checking the time on a phone was sufficient for him, and wearing a watch on the wrist wasn''tfortable.


    "Old Third, are you going out?"


    Huang Haibao, noticing Shen Yuan was changing clothes, asked with curiosity.


    "Going out for training, won''t be back tonight."


    "Training?"


    "Yeah."


    Shen Yuan didn''t exin further, took his Land Rover keys, and left. The "training" was indeed training, it was just that this time he was training the ss belle.


    The previous two times he had yed the lower route and had not tried the upper and middle routes. Today, Shen Yuan was particrly eager to try them.


    "Old Cao, what does Old Third mean by ''training''?"


    Huang Haibao turned his head and asked Cao Shunjin, who seemed to spend nearly 24 hours a day lying on his bed.


    "I don''t know either."


    Cao Shunjin shook his head.


    "What kind of trainingsts all night?"


    "....."


    Ten minutester, Shen Yuan picked up the ss belle at the school gate in his Defender.


    Today, the ss belle was wearing a white waist-tie dress with a small bow at the neckline. The dress noticeably entuated her figure, revealing her fullness and slender waist, especially on Fang Minhui.


    She had also deliberately worn white stockings for Shen Yuan, and because they were quite tight, they created a slight bulge where the skin of her thighs met the stockings.


    (PS: The outfit looks something like this, just nce at the face.)


    "Shen Yuan, you''ve got your car, huh~"


    Fang Minhui surveyed the interior of the car and remarked nostalgically.


    She had apanied him when he purchased the car, so now that she saw Shen Yuan with the car, there was also a small joy in her heart.


    At the 4S shop, they hadn''t really had the chance to properly experience it, but now sitting in it, she found not only the seats were well-fitted but also the high view was significantly better, and most importantly, the space inside the car was really big!


    "Yeah, I got itst Friday, but I knew you had sses, so I didn''t call you toe along," Shen Yuan replied, preemptively addressing the question Fang Minhui was about to ask. However, to his surprise, she countered, "I didn''t ask when you went to get the car."


    "Shen Yuan, do you feel a bit guilty?"


    "What should I feel guilty about?"


    Shen Yuan asserted firmly, "I really did get the car on Friday."


    "Humph, men!"


    Fang Minhui still remembered the female salesperson at the Land Rover 4S shop, because she was indeed very pretty. Besides that, Fang Minhui had noticed some special meaning in the eye contact between her and Shen Yuan.


    A girl''s sixth sense is usually very urate!


    "Shen Yuan, do you like that saleswoman?"


    Fang Minhui suddenly asked.


    Shen Yuan was startled inside, had his thing with Chen Na been exposed? Who had leaked it? Li Zhanpeng? Or Ye Zhiyang? Or some of the girls from ss?


    In an instant, numerous possibilities shed through Shen Yuan''s mind, but he kept up an innocent fa?ade: "How could that be!"


    "That''s a joke!"


    "Really?"


    Fang Minhui widened her beautiful eyes, trying to detect something in Shen Yuan''s gaze, but she seemed to find nothing because he wore a look of uprightness.


    "Of course it''s true!"


    "Okay then."


    Fang Minhui stopped dwelling on the issue, fluttering her eyes and said, "Shen Yuan, I want to ask you, what are we right now?"


    Their rtionship had progressed to this point, and Fang Minhui had wanted to clear things up for a while, but every time it was brought up, Shen Yuan would evade the question.


    Everything that should have been done was done, and things that shouldn''t have been done were also done.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    As a girl, she just wanted to have a clear status.


    And for Shen Yuan, this was a lethal question.


    The ss belle and Nana hadpletely different personalities.


    Nana didn''tpete or strive aggressively, she had a clear self-perception and would absolutely never ask such a question;


    while the ss belle had much stronger possessiveness, and being a college student who has not experienced the harshness of society, she desired more.


    Shen Yuan also suddenly realized a problem, the Feel-good Index not only meant the potential for cashback, but it also meant that this girl really liked him a lot.


    Shen Yuan, driving the car, couldn''t help but turn to nce at her.


    [Feel-good Index: 91]


    Thest time they met, it was 90; after two days without seeing each other, Fang Minhui''s Feel-good Index towards him had increased by 1 point.


    "What do you think our rtionship is?"


    Shen Yuan threw the question back at her, simply tossing the problem to her.


    "I think, it should be boyfriend and girlfriend, right?"


    Fang Minhui turned to the side, a flicker of uncertainty in her beautiful eyes.


    Shen Yuan had never taken the initiative to admit it, nor had he professed his love for her. She really hoped that this time Shen Yuan would acknowledge it.


    At least it would prove that he liked and cared about her.


    "Of course, we''re boyfriend and girlfriend."


    Shen Yuan stated righteously, "Is that even a question?"


    "Really?"


    Fang Minhui''s smile bloomed instantly.


    "Of course it''s true!"


    Shen Yuan dered firmly, though inwardly he thought, after all, there''s no rule saying there can only be one girlfriend.


    Shen Yuan''s tone was sincere, and Fang Minhui felt moved, tears welling up in her eyes: "Okay, you said it, you can''t leave me."


    Women are naturally emotional creatures, especially Fang Minhui with her unresolved emotional knot, she finally got the answer she wanted.


    "I won''t leave, never!"


    Shen Yuan affirmed confidently.


    "Yay!"


    Fang Minhui raised her fists in excitement. Then, after a while, she suddenly thought of something: "Shen Yuan, you''ll only have me as your girlfriend, right?"


    "Of course, that''s for sure."


    Shen Yuan didn''t hesitate at all, thinking to himself, all the others are sweetheart, baby, darling...


    Fang Minhui nodded with a beaming smile, then suggested, "I want to eat something, let''s go to the hotel afterward."


    "Alright."


    The two of them got out of the car on the spot, as next to them was a snack street. It was just after 8 PM, the peak time for the snack street.


    Shen Yuan and Fang Minhui, the handsome man and beautiful woman, were quite eye-catching. Getting out of the car, they drew many people''s attention, particrly Fang Minhui''s curvaceous figure dressed in white tights, attracting the gaze of many male observers.


    But everyone could only look while casting envious, jealous, and resentful nces at Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan had already grown ustomed to this sort of attention thest time he took Chen Na to buy a house, so it didn''t affect him much.


    After eating, Shen Yuan still booked a room at the Richman Hotel. Once inside the room, he wrapped his arm around Fang Minhui''s soft waist: "I''ll take you to buy a big gift this weekend, do you want a car or a house?"


    Shen Yuan actually felt somewhat guilty towards Fang Minhui; he had been treating her as a tool for triggering rewardstely,pletely overlooking her feelings.


    To say he had no real feelings, in that moment just now, Shen Yuan''s heart indeed felt a bit shaken.


    Fang Minhui blinked: "Really?"


    "Yeah."


    "Hmm..."


    Fang Minhui thought for a moment: "Choose the car, it''s cheaper."


    Shen Yuan flicked her smooth, fair forehead: "Silly girl, there''s no need to save money for me. We can get both a car and a house, but I think since you''re not working yet and you''re at school every day, you won''t need a car for now. We can buy a house first, and when you need a means of transportter on, I''ll buy you a car, okay?"


    Fang Minhui snuggled into Shen Yuan''s arms: "Mm-hm, I''ll listen to you."


    Then, it was time for another lesson.


    Today, Fang Minhui took paths she had never traveled before, both the upper and middle routes, and even so, aside from a slightly awkward start, her progress became rapid afterward.


    It was theplete opposite of her LOL level.


    Shen Yuan marveled inwardly, perhaps this is what they call a talented yer!


    Since there were sses scheduled for ss 2 the next morning, they got up early. Shen Yuan nned to skip it entirely, and besides, he also had to go to Green Bamboo Lake to collect a house.


    But Fang Minhui was a good girl who never missed a ss.


    Thus, Shen Yuan drove the Defender, taking Fang Minhui back to school.


    Shen Yuan initially nned to drop her off at the teaching building, but Fang Minhui said she would only wear that outfit when she was with him, so she needed to go back to the dorm to change.


    Shen Yuan''s heart was struck once more, dammit, where could one find such a considerate girl?

 Chapter 67 Skinny Dog, When Are You Coming to Work Out?

    Green Bamboo Lake was about a half-hour drive from the International campus, but considering it was eight o''clock and peak morning rush hour, it would take a bit longer.


    While driving, Shen Yuan received a selfie video from Liew Menglu.


    So, while waiting at a traffic light, Shen Yuan took the opportunity to open the selfie video.


    The video was obviously taken in a gym. Liew Menglu was speed walking on a treadmill, holding her phone high at a 45-degree angle, aiming the camera at the brightly shing lights above.


    Her pale skin glistened with fine beads of sweat that slowly trickled into the crevices of her fitness vest, as she said, "Today is another day full of vigor~~"


    "Skinny dog, are you up yet? Come over to the gym to exercise~"


    "Damn it, when have I ever been skinny!"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but retort before replying, "Is this video serious?"


    Liew Menglu quickly sent a WeChat message back, "Humph! Only a lecherous man would think this video isn''t serious. Tell me, are you harboring improper thoughts?"


    Shen Yuan replied with a faint smile, "Sorry, I''m utterly unmoved, I even feel likeughing a bit."


    "I don''t believe you!"


    "Believe it or not, I''m done talking!"


    "What are you doing?"


    By this time, the light had turned green, and Shen Yuan didn''t continue to respond to this green tea, focusing instead on driving.


    "Safety is the priority among thousands of roads," Shen Yuan surely understood this principle.


    Meanwhile, at Lede Fitness Center on the second floor, Liew Menglu, smiling at her chat interface, thought to herself, "Let''s see how long you skinny dog can hold out!"


    "Coach Liew!"


    Just then, a familiar female voice called out from behind her, and Liew Menglu turned around with a smile, "Ms. Zhou, you''re here."


    "Good morning. What''s making you so happy so early in the morning?"


    "Nothing much, just a friend. I find it quite amusing."


    Zhou Wanting had signed up for a membership and purchased thirty lesson packages under her, having already attended more than twenty. As they were close in age, the pair usually chatted quite a bit.


    Zhou Wanting nced at the time on her sports watch and said, "Tell me about it, we have time before our lesson starts at 8:30."


    "Alright."


    It was perfectly normal for girls to chat and gossip. Liew Menglu also wanted to share: "It''s about a good girlfriend whonded a sugar daddy. He''s very generous. Yesterday, he helped her buy a house worth nearly 3 million."


    "3 million!"


    Zhou Wanting couldn''t help but exim, "A house worth 3 million bought on a whim! He must be worth at least tens of millions!"


    "Yeah, so I''m quite envious~"


    "That, may I ask bluntly¡ªno disrespect to your friend¡ªis that sugar daddy very old?"


    Zhou Wanting immediately thought of this. Some old men in their fifties or sixties do indeed have money and like to keep young and beautiful lovers.


    Even for an old man, Zhou Wanting thought it was worth it!


    Hou Jun was definitely unreliable now; that stinky man was quite generous at the beginning, at least willing to buy her bags, but now he''s be stingier and stingier, no matter how hard she begged, he wouldn''t go near the luxury section.


    Expecting to sleep together without spending money, how could such a good deal exist!


    So Zhou Wanting was nning to dump him and start looking for a better man.


    "No, not at all."


    Liew Menglu shook her head: "That man is just over twenty, even younger than my friend."


    "Damn!"


    Zhou Wanting was even more astonished, her mouth wide enough to swallow a fist.


    So young and already so wealthy, this was too much of a catch!


    "What does he look like?"


    Zhou Wanting still couldn''t let it go.


    "Quite handsome, and pretty tall too."


    "This... awesome...."


    Zhou Wanting felt a bit disoriented.


    Thinking of Hou Jun, who took forever to buy a single bag and was already in his forties.


    Compared to him, a handsome, young man who could just drop 3 million on a house was worlds apart!


    "Your friend must be very beautiful, right?" Zhou Wanting paused before asking, probably thinking that to catch such a man, her friend must be an exceptional beauty.


    "Well..."


    Liew Menglu thought carefully, "We''re simr, I guess, each has her own merits."


    "If she''s anything like you, no wonder that man fell for her."


    Zhou Wanting couldn''t help but size up Liew Menglu, who had delicate features and fair skin. Today, she was wearing a white crop top fitness vest, not only was her abdomen t and toned, but her bust was also voluptuous and majestic.


    Her lower half sported matching tight yoga pants that entuated her pert buttocks and long, beautiful legs.


    Every time Zhou Wanting came for private lessons, she noticed that as soon as Liew Menglu appeared in the gym, whether they were lifting weights, running, or working on equipment, all the men couldn''t help but cast covetous nces her way.


    Because her figure was simply too provocative.


    Liew Menglu was the most beautiful and best-built female coach at Lede, which is why Zhou Wanting chose to take lessons there, hoping to one day achieve a figure like Liew Menglu''s.


    But some things couldn''t be achieved through training alone, like that pair of big... assets¡ªit was all natural!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    So sometimes Zhou Wanting was quite jealous of Coach Liew''s figure.


    As they chatted, Liew Menglu noticed that Shen Yuan had replied to her message.


    "I''m going to Greentown Green Bamboo Lake to take possession of the house."


    Liew Menglu couldn''t help but widen her eyes, had he just bought a suite yesterday, and he was getting another one today?


    Moreover, Green Bamboo Lake mainly consists of vis!


    Liew Menglu immediately asked, "Greentown Green Bamboo Lake?"


    "Yes."


    It really is!


    Greentown Green Bamboo Lake was highly renowned throughout Star City. Liew Menglu didn''t only focus on luxury cars but also luxury houses.


    Greentown Green Bamboo Lake had once been among the top ten luxury properties and was one of the famous affluent neighborhoods in Star City.


    Moreover, this development was located inside the golf resort of Green Bamboo Lake, boasting stunning scenery, and the price had peaked at over 20 million per suite.


    Although it had dropped quite a bit in the past two years, it was still over 10 million!


    Liew Menglu secretly sighed; this was the life of the wealthy!


    Living in vis, driving luxury cars, keeping lovers¡ªwhat a dreamy life!


    But faced with such an opportunity, Liew Menglu naturally wouldn''t miss it. Picking up her phone, she pressed the voice key and cooed, "Are you going alone? Do you need your sister to apany you?"


    Shen Yuan, driving the car, felt his whole body tingle upon hearing that coquettish tone.


    You''re at least 26 years old and still talking about "sister"!


    However, Shen Yuan thought, since he was alone, having this green tea tter him wasn''t bad, so he replied, "I''m alone. If you''re free, you cane along."


    He actually agreed!


    Liew Menglu couldn''t help but tiptoe in excitement; this opportunity was too rare!


    Although it wasn''t exactly a romantic date, it could still foster more intimacy!


    "Then you have to pick me up, I am currently at the fitness center."


    Liew Menglu quickly sent this message to Shen Yuan, and also attached the Lede Fitness Center''s location.


    She actually had a car and could drive herself, but obviously, traveling together in one car was preferable.


    After all, being in such private spaces as a car allowed for closer proximity, and from a physiological standpoint, being alone with the opposite sex in private spaces not only hastened heart rates but also raised hormone levels.


    "Coach Liew, what''s got you so happy?"


    Zhou Wanting was puzzled. Looking at her, one wouldn''t know and might think the sugar daddy had bought the house for her instead of her friend.


    "I''m sorry, Ms. Zhou, I might have to cancel today. How about this¡ªI''ll refund you double the fee for this private training session."


    Liew Menglu decisively gave up Zhou Wanting''s private lesson. With such a good opportunity to board this luxury ship, a personal training session just didn''tpare in earnings.


    She would not mess up her big chance over such a matter.


    "Ah? Something urgent?"


    Zhou Wanting, who normally didn''t have much time either, only managed to attend sessions during her holidays, and every time, she would schedule her sessions with Liew Menglu several days in advance.


    "Yes!"


    "That sugar daddy I just mentioned, he''s going to Greentown Green Bamboo Lake to take possession of a house and asked me to apany him, so I''m sorry this time Ms. Zhou."


    "This..."


    Zhou Wanting couldn''t wrap her head around it immediately.


    Wasn''t that sugar daddy your friend''s?


    Howe he''s taking you to take possession of the house now?


    However, Zhou Wanting swiftly grasped the situation and couldn''t help but click her tongue in secret. Coach Liew was ruthless!


    Stealing her friend''s man!


    But Zhou Wanting thought it over carefully; if she met such a man, she probably wouldn''t hesitate either.


    Young, handsome, wealthy, and generous, spending as much as 300,000 on a house as a gift, where could she find such a man?


    "Meng Lu, where are you going? Don''t you have a personal training session at 8:30?"


    The speaker was Han Lihai, another fitness coach at Lede, who also happened to be one of Liew Menglu''s many suitors. Experience more on empire


    He noticed Liew Menglu hurriedly, couldn''t help but ask.


    "I have some business."


    Liew Menglu was heading to the locker room. Indifferent to such men, she walked past him without a sideways nce.


    "???"


    10 minutester, through the second-floor floor-to-ceiling ss, Han Lihai saw Liew Menglu, changed into a new outfit, standing at the entrance of the fitness center. A Land Rover Defender slowly pulled up beside her.


    "Driving a Defender seals the deal with Liew Menglu? That member driving the Benz G-ssst time didn''t seem to manage either!"


    Looking at the scene before him, Han Lihai muttered to himself.


    "Don''t be fooled by him driving a Defender; he casually spends 300,000 to buy women apartments."


    Zhou Wanting replied, having witnessed the scene through the same ss, her heart filled with envy.


    Unfortunately, such a man definitely wouldn''t fancy her. She considered herself roughly on par with Liew Menglu in looks, but her figure was in apletely different league.


    "300,000?"


    Exhaling sharply, Han Lihai wondered how many years he would have to work to earn 300,000!


    The two watched as Liew Menglu opened the passenger-side door, but the moment she opened it, Zhou Wanting''s eyes widened in shock because the person in the driver''s seat looked all too familiar.


    Shen Yuan???


    .....

 Chapter 68 Coach, I Want to Play Ball

    Zhou Wanting stared nkly at the Defender, at first thinking she had seen wrongly, but how could she fail to recognize Shen Yuan''s face after three years together.


    Combining that with what Coach Liew had described to her, over twenty years old, tall and handsome, wasn''t that Shen Yuan?


    Zhou Wanting instantly felt terrible all over.


    Damn, my ex-boyfriend actually became a multimillionaire?


    And I actually dumped him half a month ago?


    It was a bit like ying the lottery, where the numbers I had originally picked could have won me ten million, but I changed them at thest minute, and just like that, I threw the ten million into the sea with my own hands.


    Zhou Wanting now regretted it to her guts.


    She suddenly recalled everything about being with Shen Yuan, how humorous and funny he was, good looking, and generous despite being a student, often buying her gifts.


    Damn, what was I thinking, dumping him to be with Hou Jun!?


    Just then, Zhou Wanting''s phone "ding-donged" and she took it out in a daze, to find a message from Hou Jun on WeChat.


    "Ting, you''re off today, right? Come over to my ce tonight."


    Zhou Wanting was already feeling awful, and now receiving such a message from Hou Jun, her face sank even more.


    "Go to hell, asshole!"


    Zhou Wanting replied angrily.


    She thought this Hou Jun must be out of his mind; who did he think he was, always trying to skip the preliminaries and get straight to the point? Did he think she was that cheap?


    Hou Jun: "???"


    Hou Jun: "Is this the person I know?"


    Zhou Wanting: "I am your mother!"


    Fuming, Zhou Wanting sent that and immediately blocked Hou Jun.


    After pondering for a long time, Zhou Wanting tried to calm down and started to analyze rationally.


    She wondered if there was still a chance for her and Shen Yuan.


    After three years together, even though it was a rtionship of mutual benefit, there must have been some feelings, right?


    The key issue now was, would Shen Yuan be too crowded on his end?


    She already knew about Coach Liew, the junior she had run into at IFC Mall, and Coach Liew''s bestie.


    That''s three known ones, not to mention the unknowns.


    "Adding myself, would that be too many?"


    .....


    "Shen Yuan, this car is so big and spacious~" Enjoy exclusive content from empire


    "And the view is so good, sitting up here feels quite high, see, we''re higher than the other cars~"


    Once Liew Menglu got into Shen Yuan''s Defender, she turned into a tterer, looking around at the car''s interior and praising it enthusiastically.


    Even though Shen Yuan knew that Liew Menglu was putting on an act, he still enjoyed it, "It''s alright."


    "I''m so envious of you, being able to buy such a nice car."


    "And this type of car is really suitable for outdoor off-roading. Climbing hills and wading through water would be no problem at all."


    Liew Menglu''s beautiful eyes were sparkling as she looked at Shen Yuan.


    For someone like Liew Menglu, who was of a certain level of green tea bitch, praising a man''s big toy was the most basic step, but at the same time, she would set a scene for the man to imagine on his own.


    Of course, she wouldn''t make it explicit, instead letting the man think up the characters and actions in that scene for himself.


    After all,nguage has its limits, but the human brain is capable of limitless expansion.


    Just imagine, a curvaceous beauty sitting in your passenger seat, hinting at "off-roading" and "outdoors"¡ªhow could you not let your imagination run wild?


    Shen Yuan''s mouth twitched, and he couldn''t help but nce at Liew Menglu.


    She must have changed into a new outfit, a beige waisted dress with pleats at the bottom, and the hem was cinched in on both sides, making her pair of fair, smooth legs appear even longer.


    And needless to say, Coach Liew''s headlights were still ringly bright; at thest traffic light, Shen Yuan had rolled down a window, and immediately, male drivers on both sides cast envious nces.


    But to tell the truth, Shen Yuan was not inexperienced with green tea bitches. If you approach, they retreat; if you retreat, they pursue, dragging you around clearly and inly.


    So Shen Yuan just gave a nomittal "oh," "Outdoor off-roading isn''t bad, I''ll take Nana to try it sometime."


    "You don''t y by the rules, do you?"


    Liew Menglu''s expression turned a little frustrated at once.


    Shen Yuan threw the question back at her, "How should I be saying it ording to the rules?"


    "Hmm....."


    Liew Menglu pursed her lips, actually uncertain of the answer herself.


    "How about if I say it like this?"


    Shen Yuan teased with a grin, "Coach Liew, I want to y ball."


    Liew Menglu was initially stunned, then quickly caught on and yfully punched Shen Yuan''s arm, saying coquettishly, "You''re so naughty~"


    .....


    Thirty minutester, the two arrived at the sales center of Greentown Green Bamboo Lake.


    "Good afternoon, sir. How may I assist you today?"


    As they walked into the sales center, a friendly greetingdy approached them.


    "Hello, I''m here to take possession of a property; my name is Shen Yuan."


    "Hello, Mr. Shen, I see your reservation. I will arrange for a colleague toe over right away."


    "I''ll take you to the VIP room to sit for a moment, okay?"


    The female receptionist''s smile became even more enthusiastic as she guided Shen Yuan and hispanion to the VIP room to take a seat. She then quickly walked towards the inside office. Not long after she had left, a staff member soon brought over tea and snacks.


    A momentter, a young woman in a skirt suit walked in gracefully with a stack of documents in her hand. She first gave a slight bow to Shen Yuan, then said:


    "Hello, my name is Guan Shufang, I am your property butler. You can just call me Xiao Guan; would you like to go see the apartment first, or take a look at the contract documents?"


    "Just sign the contract documents, then we can go see the apartment afterward."


    "Okay."


    Guan Shufang took out all the contract documents from the folder andid them out in front of Shen Yuan, then started to introduce them one by one.


    For Shen Yuan, the apartment was a gift from the System. Anyway, there were no options to choose from, and there was nothing much to see in the contract. These were all standard contracts; the developers all had their own standard temtes.


    So after signing the contract hastily, Shen Yuan followed Guan Shufang to his new apartment.


    As it was a detached vi and the formal residential area wasrge, they could only get there by car.


    The vi area''s security was quite strict, particrly at somewhere high-end like Greentown Green Bamboo Lake. However, with Guan Shufang exining the situation to the gate security, Shen Yuan, although he hadn''tpleted the registration, was still able to drive in smoothly.


    The road from the sales office to the vi sloped slightly uphill. This road ran along theke. Following it, one could see the entire Green Bamboo Lake and the dense mountains behind it.


    The water of Green Bamboo Lake was clear and tinged with green. When a light breeze came by, it would cause ripples to form on the surface,plemented by the uneven mountains and thergeke in the backdrop.


    Liew Menglu couldn''t help but exim as she looked at the scenery outside the window, "Wow~"


    "It''s so beautiful here~"


    Although she had prepared herself mentally on the way there, the stunningly beautiful scenery still evoked many emotions in Liew Menglu.


    It was like a natural oxygen bar. Living in such a ce where you could see green mountains and clear waters upon waking up must surely brighten one''s mood a lot.


    The lives of rich people are truly wonderful~ If only I could live here too.


    Liew Menglu thought to herself silently, sneaking a nce at Shen Yuan beside her and psyching herself up inside: I must win over this Shen Yuan!


    "Indeed, it''s beautiful."


    Shen Yuan also gave a fair appraisal.


    It was his first time here as well. Although it was a bit far from the city center, he couldn''t deny that the air and environment were truly good.


    Guan Shufang, seated in the back row, took a discreet few nces at the pair. With her extensive experience, she could tell right away that the two were not in a rtionship.


    However, the figure of the woman beside him was simply too hot to handle.


    Guan Shufang couldn''t help but look down at her own modest endowments, feeling quite imbnced inside. The disparities between women could indeed be vast; the distance from A to E is, in fact, quite far.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Having worked many years in the real estate industry, Guan Shufang had met with numerous wealthy male clients, many of whom bought houses for their mistresses.


    Those mistresses didn''t need any particr abilities; just with their looks, a sexy body, they couldpletely bewitch men into willingly buying them houses.


    When she first started in the industry, Guan Shufang still felt it was unfair. Why did she have to work so hard, while those women could easily roll around in the sheets and obtain what she would have to strive for decades to afford?


    But as time passed and she matured, she began to understand those women and even became somewhat envious.


    Houses that cost several millions, a luxury car¡ªthese were things most people could only dream of attaining in a lifetime.


    If there was a better shortcut to get them, why not take it?


    However, it was a pity that she probably wouldn''t have the chance to cling to the powerful and wealthy. With just a pair of A''s, not even men, perhaps even dogs would shake their heads, right?


    After driving for seven or eight minutes, they finally arrived at Shen Yuan''s vi.


    "Mr. Shen, this vi''s property area is 610 square meters, but the garden has 2 acres, which is about 1300 square meters, so our actual usable area can reach nearly 2000 square meters," Guan Shufang exined as she led the two out of the car, walking into the courtyard.


    "Wow~ It''s really big~"


    This time, Liew Menglu''s mouth was agape even more, for the vi''s garden was muchrger than she had imagined.


    She didn''t know that for this kind of detached vi, the garden size varied for each property.


    Stepping on the greenwn, looking at therge shade trees on both sides, and the modern-style vi directly ahead, Liew Menglu once again felt the disparities in life.


    Some people have a 600-square-meter house and over a thousand square meters of garden, totaling nearly 2000 square meters, while others struggle to buy even a 100-square-meter house, needing loans for twenty to thirty years to afford one.


    Liew Menglu now envied the lives of the wealthy even more, and her goal of winning over Shen Yuan became even more entrenched in her mind.


    She couldn''t resist taking out her phone to take pictures, wanting to capture the scene before her in her photo album.


    Shen Yuan too was slightly impacted; he was well aware of the swimming pool and separate garage, but the size of the garden was indeed beyond his expectations. Looking around, he realized his vi also had a broad view.


    It was situated on a small hill, slightly higher than the other vis, allowing an unobstructed view.


    Greentown Green Bamboo Lake did not have terraced vis but detached ones, each set at a certain distance from the others, ensuring strong privacy.


    Shen Yuan still maintained a calm andposed demeanor on the outside, slowly walking inside the vi with Guan Shufang. However, since it was unfurnished, there wasn''t much to see.


    Although many homes are now sold fully furnished, vis such as this high-end residence differ. Each owner has their interpretation of the decorative style and hopes to personalize their home''s design.


    [Ding!]


    [Congrattions to the host for acquiring their first property]


    [A perfect life requires not just property ownership but also uniquely styled interior decoration]


    [The host will receive a dedicated 20 million yuan decoration fund for renovations]


    Shen Yuan looked at the panel and blinked in surprise.


    System, are you serious?


    20 million to decorate a vi worth over 10 million?


    .....

 Chapter 69 The Hunter and the Prey

    This vi has three floors and spans over 600 square meters, which means the 20 million budget for renovation averages more than 30,000 per square meter.


    And the property prices in Star City are only over 10,000 per square meter.


    System, you''re really extravagant!


    Shen Yuan inwardly clicked his tongue, finding this budget a bit toovish for him.


    "Miss Guan, do you have any renovationpanies you''d rmend?"


    Shen Yuan nned to hire a renovationpany but didn''t have any contacts, so it was a good opportunity to ask the property manager.


    "Yes, Mr. Shen."


    Guan Shufang''s eyes lit up slightly, "There are several high-end renovationpanies in Star City with good reputations and designs. I''ll send you their contact details on WeChatter."


    Since the owner hadn''t brought it up himself, she didn''t dare to speak out of turn.


    Renovations for suchrge vis start at a minimum of one or two million, and owners withrger budgets can spend several million. If a deal goes through her rmendation, Guan Shufang could also earn some referral fees.


    "Okay."


    Shen Yuan nodded his head, took another tour of the shell home, and then said, "Let''s go then, we''ve seen enough."


    Before returning to the sales office, Guan Shufang took them to the property management to register their facial recognition for the entrance, and she handed over the contract documents and room keys to Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan left one key with Guan Shufang, as he didn''t want to apany the renovationpany when they came to measure the ce and n it out, so it was perfect to have this property manager run the errands.


    With everything settled, both got into the Defender to head back, when Liew Menglu suddenly asked, "Shen Yuan, I took some photos and videos just now, can I post them on Quick Sound?"


    Shen Yuan had no objections, "Sure, just as long as my face isn''t shown."


    Liew Menglu smiled, "Don''t worry, I wouldn''t dare post such a Tang Sanzang like you online for other demons to covet."


    "How many followers do you have on Quick Sound?"


    Shen Yuan remembered that the speakeasy''s renovation was nearingpletion and he needed to start preparing to explore the store through videos.


    Speaking of which, since he had invested 700,000, Shen Yuan hadn''t visited it yet.


    "Over 50,000."


    Liew Menglu was editing the video, head down, and answered casually.


    Since graduating from university, Liew Menglu had been working in a gym, and she had registered on Quick Sound early, managing her ount very well. Arge portion of her clients came from her Quick Sound followers.


    This was thanks to her fitness photos and videos which, although faceless, showcased her well-endowed behind and full headlights, attracting a lot of attention.


    Every time she posted a video, she would include the location of the Leke Fitness Center, so most of her followers were local lechers along with a small percentage of female fitness enthusiasts.


    Shen Yuan then asked, "Do you have many local followers?"


    "Most of them are local followers."


    Liew Menglu suddenly thought of something, lifted her delicate face teasingly, and said, "What''s up, you sleazy man, are you trying to sneak a peek at my videos on Quick Sound?"


    Shen Yuan smiled, "Over 50,000 men have seen them on Quick Sound, what''s the harm if I look?"


    "You''re different."


    "Just so you know, that video I sent you this morning was meant just for you. It wasn''t even uploaded on Quick Sound, and it''s a lot racier than anything I''d post there."


    Liew Menglu blinked her eyes, a coy smile ying on her lips.


    Shen Yuan smiled knowingly. Coach Liew really knew her stuff; those words were like music to the ears.


    "Send me your Quick Sound usernameter. I have a speakeasy exploration videoing up. If you''re interested, you could give it a try."


    Regarding the exploration video, Shen Yuan didn''t n to stick to just one influencer. Recruiting several people would definitely enhance the flow of potential customers.


    "Really~"


    Liew Menglu''s eyes sparkled, "You''ve opened a speakeasy too?"


    Shen Yuan nodded, "It''s just something I''m doing in partnership with a friend, just for fun."


    "Great, I''ll send it to you right now."


    While working on her phone, Liew Menglu continued to murmur, "My ID is Extra Spicy Liew."


    Shen Yuan''s eyelid twitched, and he couldn''t help but turn to look at her.


    Well, she really is spicy!


    "Heading back to the gym now?"


    "Where else?"


    Liew Menglu stared intently at Shen Yuan, her gaze as if piercing through to his soul, "Where did you want to go?"


    Shen Yuan shifted his gaze, "I thought maybe we were going to y ball."


    Liew Menglu quickly protected her sensitive areas with both hands and snorted, "Dream on!"


    "All you men are no good, you bullied my best friend yesterday, and I haven''t even settled the score with you!"


    "Have the nerve to say that, after listening downstairs for so long yesterday, I haven''t even charged you a fee."


    Shen Yuan found it somewhat amusing, "And you care so much about Nana, you might as well take it on her behalf."


    "Don''t even think about it~"


    Liew Menglu said, tilting her cute face.


    She had her own calctions, a woman who gives up her most precious ce too soon appears too cheap, and men won''t cherish her.


    "What can''t be had is always causing trouble"¡ªthis lyric aptly described their current situation.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    The more Shen Yuan couldn''t have her, the more he would desire her, and the more he would give to have her, the harder it bes to give up.


    Given time, after all the hardships to finally gain her, he would cherish what wasn''t easily obtained.


    So, she nned on stringing Shen Yuan along now, offering a little bait every day to keep him hooked.


    Yet, Shen Yuan surely knew her intention to fish, but Liew Menglupletely reversed the roles of hunter and prey.


    Although Liew Menglu had a decent figure and looks, and matched the potential of a third-ss NPC, Shen Yuan wasn''t bound to her.


    He was a multimillionaire, worried about not finding a woman?


    Clearly, Liew Menglu''s choices were much more limited. From their interaction over the past two days, including the suggestive video she sent this morning, it was evident she was quite interested in him, likely because her ''pond'' didn''t have bigger ''fish'' such as him, which is why she was so intent.


    Now, Liew Menglu was obviously teasing with her ''two steps forward, one step back'' tactics.


    But, the fact was, yesterday Liew Menglu had seen him spend three million to help Chen Na buy a house, and today, she saw him acquiring a vi worth over ten million. Life showed a vast disparity.


    Deep down, she was secretly longing for such a glitteringly corrupt lifestyle.


    With this contrast, all the small fry in her ''pond'' no longer appealed to her, leaving her hopes pinned on him alone.


    So, who was the hunter and who was the prey was quite obvious.


    By the time they reached Leke Fitness Center, Liew Menglu had already edited the video for TikTok and sessfully posted it.


    This kind of vi-highlighting video was very eye-catching; Liew Menglu felt it should boost her following significantly.


    As they got out of the car, she left him with a teasing smile, "Bye-bye, Shen Yuan, stop by our gym to work out sometime~"


    "Bye-bye~ Coach Liew~ Let''s y ball together sometime~"


    "Pah!"


    Liew Menglu spat in disgust, then went back to the second floor of the fitness center to change into her gym clothes, only to be called into the office by the manager, Gong Mingbo.


    "Meng Lu, what are you up to? I heard you missed a member''s ss this morning?"


    "Do you realize that''s a breach of contract?"


    Gong Mingbo''s expression was serious, scrutinizing Liew Menglu up and down.


    Liew Menglu arched her eyebrows, "Who told you, wasn''t it that bbermouth Han Lihai?"


    "Who it was doesn''t matter. What matters is that you indeed skipped a ss."


    Liew Menglu exined, "I had some personal matters to deal with, and I''ve already told Miss Zhou that I''d refund her double the fee for the ss."


    "What personal matter? Did you request leave? Besides, do you think I don''t use the Inte?"


    Gong Mingbo pulled out his phone, pointing at the screen, "Look at this, I just stumbled upon this video!"


    "Men today are very clever; do you really think someone would buy you a house? They take you house hunting just for fun. Once they tire of the game, they''ll dump you; aren''t incidents like thismon?"


    "Remember Lili, who was casually tossed aside after being yed? Have you forgotten about that incident?" Gong Mingbo said sternly, then his tone gradually softened, "Though you promised to refund double the private training fee to Miss Zhou, she still hadints, but I''ve already taken care of it for you."


    "I advise you to be down-to-earth. Why keep dreaming of finding a wealthy husband? Isn''t finding a good husband and teaching your children appealing? We have many fine male trainers here, like Ahai, who makes a decent twenty thousand a month, has bought a car¡­"


    Listening to him, Liew Menglu''s expression turned slightly sour, as she had already guessed what Gong Mingbo was leading up to, simplyying the groundwork to then bring up her own ie and circumstances.


    In the fitness center, not only male members pursued her, but also trainers like Han Lihai, and the current Gong Mingbo in front of her.


    However, Liew Menglu wasn''t interested in him; she always declined delicately, but he was persistent, which was quite a headache for her since he was her superior and it was difficult to handle without causing a scene.


    This time, being caught out by Gong Mingbo, he first took the opportunity to scold her as a manager, then tried to persuade her as someone with more experience.


    Did he really think he could conquer me this way?


    Ridiculous!


    ...

 Chapter 70 Sycophants at the Top are Really Scary

    Seeing that Gong Mingbo was going to keep talking nonstop, Liew Menglu directly interrupted:


    "Alright, Manager Gong, I understand the reasons; is there anything else? If not, I''ll get back to my work."


    "What work could there possibly be at almost twelve o''clock."


    Gong Mingbo nced at the time on his watch and said, "Let''s go have a meal together. I heard a new hotpot restaurant opened nearby, we should give it a try."


    "Sorry, I brought a fitness meal, and I don''t like to eat food with too many calories."


    "I''m leaving first, Manager Gong."


    Liew Menglu didn''t give him face and walked straight out of the office.


    She was the coach with the best performance in the store, with many members in her hands, and a valued employee by the boss. Even though Gong Mingbo was the manager, he couldn''t do anything to her.


    If it wasn''t for the fact that she had to continue working there, she would not bother listening to Gong Mingbo''s nagging.


    Gong Mingbo watched Liew Menglu''s leaving figure, his face darkening, thinking, "Bitch, what are you pretending to be so high and mighty for! When someone gets tired of you and kicks you to the curb, you''ll understand what reality is!"


    "Still hoping someone would buy you a house? Those rich guys'' money is only for you to look at, not to spend!"


    ...


    ...


    At this moment, at the International campus teaching building, Lui Zhaojiang was reporting his work in Secretary Kong Zongping''s office.


    "Are you saying this student named Shen Yuan is interested in investing in the entrepreneurship base?"


    "Yes."


    Lui Zhaojiang nodded slightly. The entrepreneurship base project had been in preparation for over a month with no progress. Not only did Lui Zhaojiang, as the deputy team leader, need to answer for it, but as the person primarily responsible, Kong Zongping also had to report the progress to higher-ups.


    So today, he took the initiative to visit Kong Zongping''s office to report Shen Yuan''s matter.


    "That''s good news."


    Kong Zongping was around 50 years old, fairly fit, neither fat nor thin, but his temples were already showing some gray hair. He thought for a moment, then asked, "Have you made contact with this Shen Yuan?"


    "Not yet, but I have already asked Teacher Lih to invite him for a meal. However, I haven''t received a reply from his side."


    Kong Zongping pondered for a while, then said, "Since we are the recipients of the funds, we should show the proper attitude. We can''t neglect him just because he is a student."


    "You are right, Secretary Kong, it was my oversight in my work."


    The words of Kong Zongping held a critical meaning, making Lui Zhaojiang smile awkwardly, "How about I personally visit his dormitory and invite him this afternoon? What do you think?"


    "That still wouldn''t reflect the importance our school ces on this."


    Kong Zongping shook his head, "How about this, we go together this afternoon, and you bring along Teacher Lih."


    Lui Zhaojiang opened his mouth, wanting to say that this might be making too big a deal out of it, but seeing that Kong Zongping had made up his mind and started reviewing other documents, he didn''t dare to object further.


    ...


    Shen Yuan arrived at the school by twelve o''clock, had lunch at the cafeteria, and then went back to room 503.


    At that time, Huang Haibao was chatting on his phone. Seeing Shen Yuan return, he put down his phone and said, "Old Third, you''re back."


    "Oh, by the way, about the training you mentionedst night, what is it exactly?"


    Huang Haibao had been pondering all night and still couldn''t figure out what kind of training would go on for the entire night.


    "Mind your own business, kid."


    Shen Yuan shrugged his shoulders, not borating. If Old Huang knew he had gone to book a room with the ss belle, he''d probably cry his pillow wet tonight.


    "Pfft~"


    Huang Haibao scoffed and after a while, with a joking and smirking face, he approached Shen Yuan, "Old Third, can you help me look at this, how should I chat?"


    "What do you mean?"


    "You know, Tian Yuping and I have been chatting on WeChat these past two days. I feel like there''s somethingcking. Can you help me strategize a bit?"


    Huang Haibao thought Shen Yuan was experienced in dating and could lend a hand.


    "Let me take a look."


    Shen Yuan took the phone, scrolled through their chat history.


    ''Good morning, should I bring you breakfast?''


    ''No need''


    ''It''s raining today, remember to bring an umbre to ss''


    ''Okay''


    ''Good night, don''t set the dormitory air conditioner too low, remember to cover yourself with the nket''


    ''Okay''


    ''What do you want to do this weekend? How does Yuelu Mountain sound?''


    ''We''ll see''


    ''You seemed a bit under the weather today, are you feeling unwell? Should I buy you some medicine?''


    ''No need''


    ''....''


    Shen Yuan felt his scalp go numb reading this, and he no longer wanted to scroll up further, thinking that Old Huang was really goddamn caring.


    "Old Third, what do you think?"


    Huang Haibao stroked his chin, answering his own question, "I think it''s not bad. After all, she replied to every message, andpared to before, the ss belle hardly ever replied to my messages."


    Huang Haibao even nudged Shen Yuan''s shoulder with a grin, "Doesn''t this mean there''s a chance?"


    Shen Yuan''s mouth twitched, as he passed back the phone, "You''d better ask Old Cao for advice; I really can''t help you with this."


    Huang Haibao didn''t understand, "All Old Cao is is a virgin; what does he know! Right now, you''re the most experienced in room 503."


    Cao Shunjin, who was reading a novel, didn''t expect to catch a bullet while lying down, couldn''t help but retort, "Old Huang, I haven''t offended you today, have I?"


    "You, go aside."


    Huang Haibao ignored him and continued, "Old Third, I really don''t see a problem here. At least she''s willing to reply to my messages, and she even agreed to go out this weekend."


    "Doesn''t that prove that Tian Yuping has a good impression of me?"


    "Ah, right, right, right, she indeed has a good impression of you."


    Shen Yuan was truly speechless.


    Unexpectedly, Huang Haibao''s eyes brightened, "Whoa, Old Third, you think the same, right!?"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but roll his eyes furiously, "Damn, those sycophants at the top are terrifying!"


    While they''re fawning over others, they don''t realize what they''re doing, believing this sort of "attention" to be care and importance towards girls, thinking that such considerate attention would eventually move them.


    But the girl in question couldn''t care less, responding to chats with nonchnce.


    So now, Shen Yuan hadpletely lost hope in Old Huang, and when he saw Huang''s exuberant demeanor, he couldn''t help but sigh internally.


    The happier he is now, the sadder he''ll beter.


    ss 2 originally had a ss in the afternoon, but seeing that Shen Yuan was skipping ss, Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin decided not to go either.


    At 4 p.m., as Huang Haibao was browsing risqu¨¦ pictures on his Alienware, a "thud thud" knock at the door suddenly came. Startled, he quickly shut hisptop.


    "Damn it, who is it?"


    Aftering to his senses, Huang Haibao was somewhat annoyed and impatiently got up to open the door; but when he did, seeing the three people standing outside, he was stunned.


    "Uh..."


    "Secretary Kong, Secretary Lui, counselor, what brings you here?"


    Huang Haibao said with a bit of guilt.


    Now that they were in their third year, the counselor hardly ever came to check the dorms, let alone having two Secretaries from the Youth League Committee; they would be even less likely to visit the students'' dorms.


    Huang Haibao thought to himself that they hadn''t used any high-powered electrical appliances, and at most, they would skip some sses, browse some spicy pictures on theputer. Apart from Shen Yuan, both he and Old Cao werew-abiding citizens; was such a grand disy really necessary?n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Cao Shunjin also got a fright, not knowing what had happened. Suddenly both counselors and the leaders of the Youth League Committee hade to their dorm, so he quickly jumped down from his bunk.


    Lih Xiao peeked in and asked, "Is Shen Yuan here?"


    "Yes, he''s here, he''s sleeping."


    Huang Haibao was still a bit dazed, speaking somewhat inartictely.


    At the same time, he couldn''t help but wildly specte in his mind: why would these threee to Room 503 together to look for Shen Yuan? Could it be that he hadmitted some grave offence?


    Shen Yuan, who had just been woken up by the knocking, now sat up in bed and rubbed his eyes, "What is it, counselor?"


    Kong Zongping walked into Room 503 with a smile and looked up, saying, "Student Shen Yuan, I am Kong Zongping from the Youth League Committee. Do you have time to have dinner together tonight?"


    Lih Xiao timely introduced, "Shen Yuan, these are Secretary Kong and Secretary Lui from the Youth League Committee."


    "Oh, hello there, Secretary Kong."


    Shen Yuan shook his head to clear the grogginess and thought for a moment before replying, "Tonight, sure, I can make it."


    "Good, then I''ll arrange a restaurant booking. Tonight we can have a good talk about the matter of the entrepreneurship base."


    After saying this in a friendly manner, Kong Zongping nced over at Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin, "How about you two, would you like to join as well?"


    At this time, the students of International Trade ss 2 had just finished their sses and were returning to the dormitory from the teaching buildings. They noticed that Room 503''s door was open, and there were several teachers inside, including leaders from the Youth League Committee. They couldn''t help but gather at the door.


    Curious to see what was happening inside.


    Li Zhanpeng was among them. Standing on his tiptoes in the crowd, he peeked inside and saw that both Secretary Kong and Secretary Lui from the Youth League Committee were there, seemingly talking to Shen Yuan.


    Without a major issue, these two wouldn''t normallye to the student dormitories. Li Zhanpeng''s mind raced as he first thought of how Shen Yuan''s family had apparently gone bankrupt but still had so much money, having purchased a Defender, and supposedly maintaining a mistress on the side.


    It''s very possible that he was involved in something illegal, which is why the Youth League Committee members areing to take action now.


    Once it all clicked for him, Li Zhanpeng snorted withughter, "I knew it, where could Shen Yuan get all that money? He must have been up to some shady business on the side."


    "Brother Peng, what exactly happened? Tell us more?"


    Someone couldn''t help but ask in a low voice.


    Li Zhanpeng gave a nomittal response, "Shen Yuan suddenly came into a fortune, probably through some illicit means, and it''s only normal for the school authorities to be looking for him now."


    "I bet the school is just taking control of Shen Yuan for the time being, and then waiting for the police to arrive."


    ss monitor Yan Song was there, frowning, "We still don''t know the details, so we shouldn''t spread rumors about things that are baseless."


    Li Zhanpeng hummed lightly, "Yan Song, you might not know this, but Shen Yuan bought a Land Rover Defender, and he''s been spending money left and right. Tell me, his family has gone bankrupt, so where did the moneye from?"


    Ye Zhiyang tried to exin, "But I heard from Shen Yuanst time that he made his money from buying cryptocurrency, and his family''s situation has improved now."


    Li Zhanpeng''s face was filled with scorn, "You believe that crap!"


    "....."


    "Old Huang, Old Cao, are you guys going as well?"


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    Shen Yuan jumped down from his bed and asked the two.


    This Secretary Kong clearly knew how to handle things better than Lui Zhaojiang. Last time Lui Zhaojiang asked me, an investor, to report, it was really outrageous.


    "I...."


    Cao Shunjin stuttered, feeling uneasy even just sitting at the ss dinner, let alone dining with two Youth League leaders at the same table.


    Huang Haibao was smarter; he knew that the two secretaries hade specially to invite Shen Yuan for a meal, and he respectfully said, "Leaders, counselor, we''ll pass. You go ahead."


    "Alright then."


    Kong Zongping nced at his watch and said with a smile, "It''s already 4:30 PM, let''s go now, Student Shen Yuan."


    Cao Shunjin couldn''t help but nce at Huang Haibao, wanting to know more. Huang Haibao shook his head, indicating that he was also unaware.


    As they were leaving, Lih Xiao noticed many students from their ss gathered at the door, "What are you all crowding around here for? Disperse already."


    Yan Song couldn''t resist asking, "Counselor, what exactly happened?"


    Lih Xiao didn''t want to exin in this situation, "Nothing serious, disperse."


    "Alright."


    Yan Song was full of question marks but still performed his duty as a ss monitor, dispersing the crowd, "Disperse, everyone disperse!"


    And so it was, that Kong Zongping and the others escorted Shen Yuan out of Room 503.


    But the way the three of them were acting didn''t seem like they were trying to control Shen Yuan, as Li Zhanpeng had suggested. Instead, it looked more like how school leaders would receive visiting delegates from the education department.


    This only made everyone more curious.


    Once the three had left the building, the ssmates from International Trade ss 2 swarmed into Room 503. Ye Zhiyang was the first to ask, "Old Huang, Old Cao, what exactly happened?"


    Huang Haibao himself hadn''t quite recovered from the surprise and shook his head, "I don''t know either."


    Yan Song was also puzzled, "But what kind of matter would require the two Youth League Secretaries toe to Room 503 specifically to invite Shen Yuan?"


    Li Zhanpeng was still within the throng, sticking to his intuition, "I bet they''re just giving Shen Yuan some face. After all, everyone has their pride. You see on the news, when they transport criminals, don''t they also wear hoods?"


    "Li Zhanpeng, what nonsense are you spouting!"


    Huang Haibao couldn''t help but retort, then said, "Secretary Kong and Secretary Lui came specially to invite Shen Yuan for dinner, it seems to be about something to do with the entrepreneurship base."


    "What I meant by not knowing was why such a matter would require two secretaries to personally extend the invitation."


    "..."

 Chapter 71 This Guy is Getting Bolder

    "Are the two Secretaries here to invite Shen Yuan to dinner?"


    Ye Zhiyang couldn''t help expressing his surprise.


    The other students were also looking at each other with confusion. Just a moment ago, after Li Zhanpeng''s words, they really believed that Shen Yuan had gotten into some trouble.


    But now, it seemed that wasn''t the case.


    The fact that the two Youth League Secretaries personally came to the dorm to invite a student to dinner was a huge honor, wasn''t it?


    Yan Song also felt his scalp tingle; he noticed Huang Haibao had mentioned the "Entrepreneurship Base," so he asked, "What''s this Entrepreneurship Base thing about?"


    Huang Haibao shook his head: "I don''t know. Secretary Kong just mentioned it in passing."


    "This...."


    Everyone was unclear about the situation now, but it must be that Shen Yuan had done something impressive for the school''s leaders toe and woo him, otherwise they wouldn''t lower themselves to invite him for a meal.


    All present were students at the school, and when they saw teachers and school leaders, even if they did not bow and scrape, they would at least greet those they recognized with respect.


    But Shen Yuan was obviously not on the same level as them now. He didn''t have to greet the school leaders; rather, the school leaders came to his dorm specially to invite him for a meal.


    This was quite absurd because everyone was a decent, honest student, yet you, on the sly, became superior to others?


    At this moment, Li Zhanpeng realized the situation was drifting away from what he had imagined, so he quickly left room 503.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    He also thought of the time when Shen Yuan sshed him with a face-full of drink, thinking to himself, this damned guy is truly bizarre!


    ...


    Meanwhile, the four of them set off in two cars headed to Nanjing Restaurant. Shen Yuan drove the Defender with Lih Xiao, while Lui Zhaojiang served as the driver for Kong Zongping.


    "Shen Yuan, changed cars, eh? This car is really spacious!"


    Lih Xiao let out a sigh as she got into the passenger seat and then buckled up. She was wearing a slightly loose T-shirt today, but as soon as she fastened the seat belt, her impressive cleavage was highlighted by the strap.


    "I was used to sedans before, so I wanted to try out an SUV, but it can be inconvenient for parking at times."


    Shen Yuan had been driving the car for a week and had encountered a few tight parking spots. He could squeeze in with some effort but getting out was tricky¡ªthe door easily scraped the adjacent car''s paint.


    Just then, Lih Xiao suddenly received a phone call, and Shen Yuan inadvertently overheard keywords like "renting," "moving," and "Lmove" during the conversation.


    After Lih Xiao hung up, Shen Yuan asked, "Counselor, are you changing houses?"


    Lih Xiao nodded: "Yeah, I''m moving in a couple of days. My current house''s lease is up, and I n to find a new ce with my sister."


    Shen Yuan saw this as an opportunity to increase the Feel-good Index: "Do you need my help with moving?"


    "You help me move?"


    Lih Xiao pondered for a moment, then shook her head: "That''s not really appropriate. It''s a new car and it wouldn''t be suitable to move stuff with it. I''ll just call a Lmove." Experience exclusive tales on empire


    Shen Yuan smiled: "It''s okay. A car is just a tool, a consumable. Besides, it''s only right for a student to help out a teacher."


    Lih Xiao still felt it wouldn''t be right: "I''d rather not trouble you. We two women have quite a lot of stuff."


    "Come on, don''t be like that. I''m your student; what''s the trouble?"


    "Well... okay then."


    Unable to refuse Shen Yuan, Lih Xiao simply agreed. She couldn''t help but nce at Shen Yuan in the driver''s seat, his lean face with defined features. From the perspective of the opposite sex, he was somewhat handsome.


    She thought about how he had given her a bag before and often deliberately created opportunities for close contact. Now, he was offering to help her move.


    Lih Xiao now had enough reasons to be sure that Shen Yuan was quite interested in her.


    Just then, Lih Xiao suddenly remembered the LV bag. He had said it was a high-quality replica, but given Shen Yuan''s current financial ability, it was very likely the real deal.


    "Shen Yuan, do you remember the bag you gave me?"


    "Remember it? What about it?"


    Shen Yuan thought that was his very first bucket of gold; how could he forget.


    "Last time you said it was a high-quality replica...."


    "Actually, it''s the real thing, but it doesn''t matter. After all, your student is not short of money now, and there''s nothing wrong with giving a gift to a teacher he likes...."


    Shen Yuan''s words slipped out, and he quickly corrected himself: "No, what I mean is there''s nothing wrong with giving a bag to a teacher he respects."


    Lih Xiao''s cheeks flushed, and she felt it somehow wasn''t right, considering the age difference and that they were in a teacher-student rtionship.


    "Shen Yuan...."


    "Counselor, if you''re going to say no or something, you don''t have to. Anyway, I won''t give up."


    Shen Yuan turned his head and shed Lih Xiao a grin, showing off his pearly whites.


    Logically speaking, with a Feel-good Index of 67, Lih Xiao''s feelings for him had already surpassed the normal range for a teacher-student rtionship, so he was convinced that the counselor did have a slight fondness for him.


    However, the counselor was not like a certain chemistry teacher; she had a strong sense of professional ethics, and it would take some time for her to reverse her position.


    So, it was like simmering an old hen to make soup; you need to stew it gently.


    Lih Xiao couldn''t help but take a few more nces at Shen Yuan, who was driving but said nothing more.


    Forty minutester, the two arrived at Nanjing Restaurant. Kong Zongping and Lui Zhaojiang had arrived a few minutes earlier and were waiting at the entrance.


    The four entered the reserved private dining room, and Kong Zongping, having ordered the dishes, asked with a smile, "Shen Yuan, can you drink alcohol?"


    "I''ll follow Secretary Kong''s lead."


    Shen Yuan used to frequent nightclubs and had a decent tolerance for liquor.


    "How about baijiu?"


    "Sure."


    After the food was served in stages, aside from Lih Xiao, the three men clinked sses a few times, and soon, all were flushed.


    Dinner involved casual banter led by Kong Zongping, discussing some trivial matters at school and the mentality and nning for the future of college students. Additionally, he asked Shen Yuan to offer some opinions about the school.

 Chapter 72 The Beautiful Young Wife Lin Yuchang

    Ten minutester, Shen Yuan arrived at MS Caf¨¦, where a sensual figure was standing at the entrance.


    Lin Yuchang was indeed a beautiful young widow. Her smile had a special kind of allure, and under her sleeveless blouse, her breasts were full and round. Today, she wrapped her legs with ck stockings, which were of the type that were evenly proportioned and fleshy.


    "Sorry to trouble you with this, Shen Yuan," she said apologetically with a smile, "I left some of my child''s toys at the caf¨¦st time and forgot to take them."


    "It''s okay, no trouble at all."


    Shen Yuan took out the keys, pushed open the door of the caf¨¦, and also switched on amp.


    Lin Yuchang, after setting her bag down, walked over to the counter and bent over as she searched for something.


    Her slender waist and ample buttocks together formed an enchanting curve, unique to young widows, and Shen Yuan couldn''t help but sneak a few nces with his peripheral vision.


    Lin Yuchang put the toys into a bag, which were all small stic toys like cars and excavators,


    "How old is your child?"


    Shen Yuan casually asked while doing nothing.


    Lin Yuchang looked up and smiled, "3 and a half years old, quite mischievous."


    Lin Yuchang filled a stic bag with toys, and then pulled out a couple of bottles of wine from beneath the counter into another stic bag.


    Shen Yuan''s eyelids twitched¡ªcould it be that Lin Yuchang often drank alone in the caf¨¦?


    After packing up, Lin Yuchang carried the bags to the door, then couldn''t help but look back a few times at the caf¨¦ with aplex expression on her face.


    Shen Yuan asked with a smile, "What''s the matter, can''t bear to leave it?"


    "It''s not really about not being able to let go."


    Lin Yuchang''s eyes shed with a tinge of mncholy, "It''s just that I remember the days and nights it has been with me."


    "You can alwayse back to see it."


    Shen Yuan thought to himself that women were creatures easily moved by their surroundings, but then again, it was probablyrgely rted to her emotional life.


    Most likely to do with Zeng Xianyong.


    Otherwise, she wouldn''t be drinking alone in the caf¨¦ out of mncholy.


    "I probably won''t be back."


    Lin Yuchang gave a light shake of her head.


    By 9:30 in the evening, most of the students had already gone back to their dorms, and the streets, in contrast to the daytime bustle, now seemed quiet and cold, asionally swept by a breeze bringing a different kind of loneliness.


    "How about I keep youpany for a couple of drinks?"


    Shen Yuan pointed at the red wine in her bag.


    Lin Yuchang smoothed her wind-blown hair and smiled seductively, "Would that be appropriate?"


    "What''s inappropriate about it?"


    Only one chandelier was turned on in the caf¨¦, and Shen Yuan casually picked a table to sit down at, while Lin Yuchang got two wine sses from the bar and sat down, smoothing her skirt.


    The warm yellow light shone on the two of them, creating a somewhat romantic atmosphere.


    "Feeling upset?"


    Shen Yuan opened a bottle of wine slowly and poured it for Lin Yuchang.


    "Yeah."


    Lin Yuchang sipped the wine, her red lips parting gently.


    "Let me guess, is it rted to family?"


    Lin Yuchang was slightly startled, looking at Shen Yuan in surprise, "Hmm? How do you know?"


    Shen Yuan smiled, "I actually know your husband, Zeng Xianyong. He''s the general manager of the Jaguar Land Rover 4S store, right?"


    Lin Yuchang''s mouth opened in mild shock, "How...how do you know him?"


    "Actually, I''ve heard about some of the things he''s done. Chen Na was an employee at the Land Rover dealership, and she quit because of Zeng Xianyong."


    A light bulb went off in Lin Yuchang''s head, but thinking of Miss Chen Na, her heart suddenly tightened, "Does Miss Chen Na also..."


    Shen Yuan shook his head with a smile, "No, she left because Zeng Xianyong harassed her frequently."


    Lin Yuchang let out a sigh of relief, "That''s good then. If that were the case, it would be another addition to his offenses."


    Under the influence of the alcohol, Lin Yuchang''s pale cheeks began to blush. She sipped her wine slowly and started to speak,


    "Actually, I''ve been preparing to divorce Zeng Xianyong recently. I''ve collected quite a bit of evidence of his infidelity, and I have seen some chat logs where he coerced and enticed subordinates."


    "Married for five years, I never thought he was that kind of man."


    Lin Yuchang''s expression carried an indescribable stir of emotions, "But when I think about the fact that he''s the father of my child, I hesitate, wondering if this will affect the child. After all, children raised in single-parent families inevitably suffer psychologically."


    Thinking of those indecent chat records, Lin Yuchang felt sick to her stomach; he had actually done such conscienceless things.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    And she wondered why on earth she had ever decided to be with him.


    It was these things that made himpletely give up on Zeng Xianyong.


    Although divorce ismon in modern society, she still worried that her child would be affected, so she hesitated and struggled with her decision.


    Whenever she thought about these distressing issues, she went to MS by herself, drinking wine, trying to numb herself with alcohol.


    But each time after drinking, she did not feel much better; besides having a stomach full of alcohol, her mood was usually even more oppressive than before she started drinking.


    "Make a clean break, I think you will make the right decision," he said.


    Shen Yuan kept pouring Lin Yuchang wine, then continued, "The child is certainly important, but think about it carefully. Facing the child in this state for a long time, won''t the child be affected?"


    Lin Yuchang was momentarily stunned and looked at Shen Yuan, "That... is also true..."


    Shen Yuan said as a matter of fact, "Although children are young, they can sense their parents'' emotions. So growing up in this kind of atmosphere for a long time, the damage they receive is actually greater."


    "Hmm..."


    "So, whether for yourself or for the child, you have to make the right decision."


    Lin Yuchang raised her ss, took a big sip, a hint of determination shing in her eyes, and her look towards Shen Yuan also underwent some subtle changes.


    From the beginning to the end, she had always seen Shen Yuan as a young man who was generous with his money, but tonight it seemed he was more mature than she had imagined.


    Maybe it was the catalytic effect of the alcohol, but beneath the chandelier light shining on her, she always felt Shen Yuan had a unique charm.


    His features were sharp, and he had a mischievous and rascally smile, but it was not annoying at all.


    This was something she never saw in Zeng Xianyong.


    Before, she thought one should not judge a man by his appearance, but now it seemed that being with a good-looking man could indeed lift one''s spirits.


    Thinking this, Lin Yuchang sincerely said, "Thank you, Shen Yuan."


    "No need to be so polite."


    Shen Yuan smiled, candidly meeting Lin Yuchang''s gaze. Looking at her face, which was naturally charming and now, due to the alcohol, flushed with red cheeks and a bewildering gaze, indeed added a few strokes of allure.


    Unlike the purely desirous ss belle, and not quite the same as the gentle Chen Na, Lin Yuchang''s eyes and brows had a different kind of charm.


    Facing Shen Yuan''s returned gaze, Lin Yuchang shyly avoided eye contact. Noticing that the bottle of wine was nearly empty, she suggested, "Let''s go."


    "Sure, good idea."


    Shen Yuan nodded and stood up.


    Truthfully, Shen Yuan did indeed harbor thoughts of being a "wife-stealer." On one hand, it was to teach Zeng Xianyong a lesson, and on the other hand, it was to give Nana some vindication.


    There was also the motive of exploring an NPC.


    But such matters depended on mutual consent, and coercion was not an option.


    The two tidied up the table, washed the wine sses clean and put them back on the bar, then walked out of the cafe shoulder to shoulder.


    While walking, Lin Yuchang suddenly eximed "Ah," as if her high heels had slipped, losing her bnce and stumbling forward.


    Seeing this, Shen Yuan hurriedly supported her waist. In the next second, he felt the softness in his hands and the pressure against his chest, followed by her unique perfume scent.


    Lin Yuchang, still shaken, clutched Shen Yuan instinctively as her heart thumped wildly.


    Not until Shen Yuan gently patted her on the shoulder did Lin Yuchange back to her senses and hastily moved out of his embrace.


    She didn''t dare to look up, timidly smoothing out her blouse and skirt. Fortunately, the flush on her cheeks could be passed off as the effect of the alcohol rather than the recent incident.


    "I''m sorry~"


    Lin Yuchang kept her head down.


    "It''s fine."


    That night, Lin Yuchang had also stirred up a touch of wicked fire in Shen Yuan. He waved his hand nonchntly, then turned off the light and took out the keys, ready to lock the door.


    However, just at that moment, Lin Yuchang suddenly tiptoed, wrapped her arms around his neck, and nted a fleeting kiss on his face before immediately grabbing her purse and the stic bag and leaving MS.


    Shen Yuan watched her voluptuous figure walk away, subconsciously touching his face, thinking to himself, what''s the point of just a kiss?


    At the very least, they should have had a real, vigorous encounter!


    Lin Yuchang stepped out of MS, feeling her heart in her throat.


    She didn''t know why but her guts had suddenly grown bolder.


    It must be the alcohol!


    Thinking back, she felt some regret. Next time, she was determined not to drink so much wine!


    For so many years, she had always adhered to proper conduct, never doing anything inappropriate.


    As a wife, she maintained a certain distance from other men, never daring to overstep.


    The only somewhat out-of-line behavior might be taking care of her own needs.


    And this was all because Zeng Xianyong was a useless wimp.


    But what was this exhrating feeling all about?


    ...

 Chapter 73 A Mans Mouth, A Liars Ghost

    Shen Yuan nced at the time; it was already 10:40 PM, and the dormitory doors had closed. He pondered for a moment before finally dialing Chen Na''s number.


    "Hey, Nana, we can''t get back to our dorm because the doors are closed. I''ll sleep over at your ce tonight."


    "....."


    "No, really, they''re shut. The International campus dorms lock up at 10:30 PM."


    "....."


    "Get a room outside? No need to waste that money."


    "....."


    "Don''t worry, I won''t do anything tonight, just cuddle."


    "....."


    After hanging up the phone, Shen Yuan prepared to call a Didi. However, he suddenly remembered something and went to the convenience store to buy a can of beer, drinking most of it and sprinkling the rest all over himself.


    Today, he rode in the same car with Lih Xiao, and at night, he had close contact with Lin Yuchang, so his clothes were inevitablyced with a perfume scent.


    Shen Yuan certainly didn''t want to be caught out like that night with Fang Minhui.


    He sniffed his T-shirt to make sure there was no other woman''s scent before he started to call a Didi.


    "Dong dong"


    Twenty minutester, Shen Yuan stood at Chen Na''s front door, knocking twice before a pajama-d Chen Na hurried out to open it.


    However, as soon as Chen Na opened the door, she was hit by a strong smell of beer, and her brows furrowed unconsciously: "How much did you drink?"


    "About six."


    Shen Yuan replied casually.


    After entering, he couldn''t help but nce at Chen Na, who had finished washing up. Although she was dressed in a long-sleeved pajama set, the exposed skin on her neck was pale and smooth, and the soft cotton still outlined her slender figure.


    Chen Na didn''t ask whom he had been drinking with, but seeing Shen Yuan like this made her worry: "Do you feel dizzy?"


    "A little."


    Shen Yuan sat on the small sofa, massaging his temples. Earlier in the evening, he had drunk white liquor with Old Kong and Old Lui, then red with Lin Yuchang, and finally half a can of beer. His stomach was churning now.


    Those who drink frequently know that mixing different types of alcohol can get you drunk easily and is also harsh on the stomach.


    "You go and take a shower first. I''ll make you a sobering-up tea."


    Chen Na handed Shen Yuan a clean towel and then took out her phone to check on Xiao Hongshu how to make sobering-up tea.


    She had never made it before.


    Ten minutester, Shen Yuan walked out of the bedroom bare-chested. When Chen Na saw him, she hurriedly covered her eyes: "Why aren''t you wearing clothes?"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help butugh: "My clothes and pants got wet from the beer, and I don''t have anything else to change into....."


    Chen Na, too embarrassed to look, turned off the room light and switched on a smallmp instead, then handed the cooled sobering-up tea to Shen Yuan: "Take a sip first and see if it''s too hot. I just tested it."


    Shen Yuan took it with both hands, finding it was a thick ginger tea.


    In the past, when Old Shen socialized outside, Li Hongjuan would always make him a cup of ginger tea.


    He never expected that one day he, too, would be treated this way.


    Chen Na tilted her head, gazing elsewhere: "I don''t have any clothes you can wear. Do you n to sleep like that?"


    "What''s the problem? I won''t catch a cold under the covers."


    "....."


    Chen Na ignored him and went straight back to her bedroom.


    Watching Chen Na''s charming back, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but wonder. They''d been open and honest with each other before, so why so shy all the time?


    After finishing the ginger tea, Shen Yuan turned off themp in the living room and tiptoed into the bedroom. Just as he was about to slip under the covers, he didn''t expect Chen Na, vignt, to wrap herself up in the nket and point to the other side, saying, "You sleep on that nket."


    "???"


    Shen Yuan didn''t expect Chen Na''s strong reaction: "Nana, have we lost all that trust between us?"


    Chen Na pouted her cute little mouth: "You said it yourself, just cuddles, and you can still cuddle without sharing the same nket."


    Shen Yuan wasn''t in a hurry. Chen Na was inherently conservative and couldn''t let go when it came to these matters, but during this long night, there was no escaping his grasp.


    The previous two times had been a matter of pushing and pulling, but Shen Yuan didn''t like to always force things. He wanted Chen Na to ept this from the bottom of her heart.


    So Shen Yuan slipped into another quilt, but after half a minute of suffering, he immediately dismissed the foolish idea.


    Damn, what kind of pretense of innocence am I trying to pull off?


    Seeing Chen Na still on her guard, Shen Yuan pretended to sneeze and rubbed his nose, saying, "Nana, the air conditioning is too cold."


    "Ah..."


    "I''ll adjust it."


    Chen Na sat up from under the covers, preparing to look for the air conditioning remote control, but Shen Yuan seized the opportunity, immediately slipping in like an eel.


    "No need to adjust, if we share a quilt, it won''t be cold."


    Chen Na turned her head, her face instantly filled with dismay, "Shen Yuan..."


    "I''ll just hold you, won''t do a thing."


    Shen Yuan, hugging Chen Na, said, "Nana, you know my character."


    "Your character... do you even have one..."


    Chen Na suddenly remembered the first time he had tricked her saying he came up for a "sip of water", the second time a "training session", and this time the excuse was even more clumsy, iming a hug without doing anything.


    So infuriating!


    It''smon knowledge that things can easily escte when sharing a bed.


    Both yers were ready, and even though the red team hadn''t warmed up yet, the blue team insisted on starting the game.


    The blue team, with its abundant experience, started by enlivening the atmosphere, getting things stirring before probing the red team''s defenses from the perimeter.


    ...


    It must be said, the red team needs more training, so they can find a better state in the game.


    After the game ended, the blue team was still not satisfied, insisting on an extra match, and despite the red team''s strong protest, they werepelled to start under the blue team''s pressure.


    The overtime match between the twosted until after one o''clock in the morning...


    At ten in the morning, Shen Yuan struggled out of bed, his head still spinning with a hangover, and instinctively reached out beside him, but the soft body fromst night was no longer there.


    Shen Yuan sat up in bed and noticed a new set of clothes on the bedside table, and there was also a message from Chen Na on his phone.


    "I''ve gone to the caf¨¦, bought you a new set of clothes, your usual T-shirts and jeans, plus a pair of socks, by the shoe cab."


    "Dirty clothes washed, but not dry yet."


    "Breakfast''s on the steamer, buns and porridge; if you''re cold when you wake up, heat it up for yourself."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Shen Yuan felt a warmth in his heart and was nearly moved to tears.


    Damn, where can you find such a good woman?


    A reward, there must be a reward!


    Shen Yuan thought to himself,st time I helped Nana buy a house, this time why not buy her a car?


    Nana''s still driving a Fit, and although that car is good enough for getting around, who doesn''t love a luxury car?


    For Shen Yuan, with the triple cashback, it''s a lucrative deal.


    Aside from Chen Na''s message, Shen Yuan also received a video from Liew Menglu.


    This time Liew Menglu tried something new;st time she was power walking on a treadmill, and this time she was on a spin bike. With the more intense workout, her chest and slender neck glistened with sweat, which, along with her visually impactful "headlights", made it tough for Shen Yuan to handle.


    "Skinny dog, when are youing to the gym, waiting for you at Leke~"


    The video also carried Liew Menglu''s energetic stylized voice.


    Shen Yuan shook his head; he really shouldn''t watch such things so early in the morning, and Shen Yuan even felt a bit sorry for Nana, with a faint sense of guilt in his heart.


    After all, Liew Menglu is Nana''s "good" best friend.


    Why do I feel like this?


    It''s bullshit!


    It''s clearly Liew Menglu seducing me!


    Shen Yuan quickly shook his head, trying not to think about things he shouldn''t, thinking to himself that he''s a scumbag, not to be restrained by such moral concepts.


    ...

 Chapter 74 The Tug of War Between the Sea King and the Sea Queen

    While having breakfast, Shen Yuan received a call from Lih Xiao, the counselor.


    Lih Xiao said that the school had already agreed to his demands, and they would draft the documents in the next few days before starting to promote the entrepreneurship base, from the college to the departments and then to the specific sses, all will receive the documents and notifications.


    At that time, students who were interested in entrepreneurship would need to submit application forms and business ns, among other materials.


    The gathered application forms would first be submitted to the Youth League Committee, and then transferred to Shen Yuan for assessment and review.


    This didn''t surprise Shen Yuan, as the school hadn''t received any investment for such a long time and was eager to finalize things as soon as possible.


    The conditions Shen Yuan offered actually had little impact on the school; they only cared about whether the entrepreneurship base project could officially kick off, as it would add a new selling point to their recruitment brochure and help them secure government support.


    Lih Xiao also mentioned that the school suggested giving priority to students who excelled both in character and learning.


    At that point, Shen Yuan naturally said, "Of course, I will definitely give priority to these students."


    "By the way, counselor, I want to ask if the application form will include height, weight, and a personal 1-inch photo?"


    Shen Yuan asked.


    "I haven''t seen the temte yet."


    Lih Xiao pondered on the phone for a moment, "Why, do you want to include all that information? What does it have to do with height and weight?"


    Shen Yuan seriously said, "Of course, it matters. A qualified entrepreneur definitely needs a good physique and appearance, and one can also judge a student''s self-discipline by their appearance. I have very high standards."


    Lih Xiao felt something was off but thought it was a minor issue, "Okay, I''ll check the temte first when the timees. If it''s not there, I''ll add it."


    "Alright."


    Shen Yuan then spoke, "Who will I coordinate with about these matters? I can''t always trouble you, counselor."


    "The Youth League Committee''s student cadre will liaise with you, Secretary Lui will make arrangementster,"


    Lih Xiao replied.


    "That''s fine, I don''t have other issues for now."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    "By the way, Shen Yuan, my sister and I are moving tomorrow morning. You''ll be free tomorrow morning, right?"


    "I am."


    "That''s settled then."


    After hanging up the phone, Shen Yuan quickly finished the remaining two buns and nced at his phone. In the speakeasy''s three-person group, Li Yuhang had just posted a video of the ongoing decorations.


    From the video, the decoration was mostlyplete, except for some soft furnishings that hadn''t arrived; everything else was essentially finished.


    Li Yuhang was quite efficient. With this pace, the speakeasy could open in at most half a month.


    Just then, Shen Yuan''s phone buzzed again with a WeChat message from Coach Liew.


    "What are you doing?"


    "Nothing much, just resting. I will head out around 12:30."


    Shen Yuan replied.


    Today, he had scheduled meetings with two decorationpanies to discuss the design ns for his vi.


    Yesterday morning, Shen Yuan contacted two decorationpanies, and upon hearing that his budget was 20 million, they immediately arranged for designers to measure the site and hurriedly prepared preliminary design proposals. Today, Shen Yuan was scheduled to discuss these at thepanies.


    Indeed, the power of money was strong; when people saw money, their working pace elerated.


    "Where are you going, needpany?"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but reply with a smile, "You said it yourself, why would I take you if you''re just dragging along?"


    "But I''m going to discuss ns at the decorationpany. If you''re free, you can join."


    Shen Yuan thought, although Liew Menglu was a bit nd, she provided emotional value for men. Having a sexy beauty like her during the discussion wouldn''t be bad.


    Liew Menglu replied instantly, "Sure, I''m free. You should pick me up at noon; I''ll be at the gym."


    "Okay."


    It was another scorching day in Star City. As soon as Shen Yuan stepped downstairs, a fineyer of sweat appeared on his body. He first hailed a DiDi to pick up his car, then drove to the Leke Fitness Center.


    Forty minutester, Shen Yuan arrived at the Leke Fitness Center in his Defender.


    He sent a WeChat message to Liew Menglu saying, "I''m here," and she replied that she needed to change clothes and asked him to wait 5 minutes.


    Shen Yuan thought to himself, women do dawdle.


    With nothing better to do, he decided to get out of the car and stretch; staying cooped up was ufortable, and he still had to drive another forty to fifty minutes to the decorationpany.


    "Brother, waiting for someone?"


    A male voice suddenly rang out from beside him, and Shen Yuan turned to see a man in his thirties, slightly chubby, striking up a conversation.


    The man was not tall, wearing a white POLO shirt and light-colored shorts, and sported a Rolex Hulk Submariner on his wrist, looking quite wealthy.


    "Yeah, that''s right,"


    Shen Yuan didn''t know him and casually responded.


    "Let me guess, waiting for a woman?"


    The man showed an amiable smile.


    "Yeah."


    Shen Yuan nodded indifferently, as he wasn''t in the habit of making small talk with strangers.


    But it seemed the man was quite chatty and continued, "Your Defender looks nice; I checked it out at the dealership when I was buying a car too."


    "Thank you."


    Shen Yuan returned a polite smile, still watching the entrance to the fitness center.


    "But this car, chasing ordinary girls it''s fine, but it''s not enough for high-quality women."


    The man spoke with a tone of someone who had been there.


    "Oh? How so?"


    Shen Yuan became somewhat interested.


    "Land Rovers aren''t selling well right now, they don''t have much presence, and since many women don''t understand cars, they won''t even recognize your car''s logo. When you take it out, people will think it''s just some ordinary domestic car."


    "That''s true."


    Shen Yuan agreed with this view. Land Rover was indeed being bought by fewer people, and its logo wasn''t as recognizable as those of Mercedes, BMW, or Audi.


    To someone who didn''t know cars, it was all the same.


    "Big brother, what car do you drive then?"


    Shen Yuan was curious.


    "Benz G-ss."


    "As long as you work hard, you''ll be driving a Benz G-ss someday!"


    The man smiled confidently, pulled out a car key from his pocket, pressed the unlock button, and immediately, the white Benz G-ss parked behind him shed its lights.


    Shen Yuan didn''t expect this guy to have such an imposing presence and couldn''t help butugh, "Looks like big brother has worked really hard."


    "Hehe, somewhat."


    The Benz G-ss man, with hands in his pockets and a slight smile on his lips, was about to say something more to Shen Yuan, but at that moment, Liew Menglu came downstairs with a smile.


    Today she was wearing a ck strap dress with a white bow tie at her neck and showing a lot of her pale chest and arms. Her slightly curly hair fell to both sides, adorned also with a big ck bow.


    Both from the features and from the figure, Liew Menglu absolutely met every man''s girlfriend fantasy.


    Shen Yuan was about to go forward to greet her but was beaten to it by the Benz G-ss man.


    "Meng Lu, you''re finally off work, I''ve been waiting for a long time, let''s go have dinner together."


    Seeing this man, Liew Menglu wasn''t surprised and offered a light smile,


    "Fan Zhenguang, sorry, but I''m going to dinner with a friend today, and I''ve just sent you a message on WeChat."


    Being an attractive woman, Liew Menglu naturally did notck admirers, and many coaches at the gym who considered themselves in good standing, as well as numerous male members, had pursued her.


    Any suitor she felt didn''t measure up she would reject, making her quite adept at turning people down.


    Fan Zhenguang was a rich second-generation who drove a Benz G-ss and also was a VIP member of her gym, having bought many courses from her, indeed he was very wealthy, once the biggest catch in her pond.


    But upon Shen Yuan''s arrival, Fan Zhenguang had been relegated to second ce.


    Even though on paper, a G500 was much more expensive than a Defender¡ªover a million more¡ªbut from Liew Menglu''s perspective,


    Fan Zhenguang''s G500 was bought with his parents'' money, and the Hulk Submariner was a gift from them during New Year; in reality, the money he could spend himself was very limited, barely in the high tens of thousands each month.


    Shen Yuan, however, was different. Even though he drove a 900,000 yuan Defender, he could casually buy a 3 million yuan house, indicating his worth was definitely not just 3 million, at least in the tens of millions, if not more.


    For example, one man has 2 million and is willing to give it all to you; another has 200 million and can only give you 20 million for now.


    In this situation, most women would choose the second man.


    Although Fan Zhenguang was indeed behind Shen Yuan, his circumstances were quite decent among ordinary people. It was precisely because of this that Liew Menglu continued to keep him around, hence the polite refusal.


    Fan Zhenguang was not discouraged, "No worries, I can join you and your friend for lunch; my treat."


    "As long as your friend doesn''t mind," he added.


    "He minds."


    Shen Yuan finally stood up and said with a smile, "Sorry, bro, but I don''t like dining with people who drive a Benz G-ss."


    Liew Menglu was slightly taken aback, What does not wanting to eat with people have to do with driving a Benz G-ss?


    "Sorry...."


    Liew Menglu apologized again politely and then climbed into the passenger seat of Shen Yuan''s Defender.


    Fan Zhenguang stood frozen in ce, clearly not having expected it. He stared nkly as Liew Menglu got into the passenger seat of the Defender and the car drove off several hundred meters before he could grasp the situation.


    A girl a Benz G-ss couldn''t charm was wooed by a guy in a Defender?


    "Let''s go, Little Brother Shen Yuan, we''ll head to dinner first."


    Liew Menglu said with augh on the drive, "There''s a barbecue ce nearby that''s not bad, want to give it a try?"


    "Sure, you lead the way."


    Shen Yuan nodded.


    As Liew Menglu gave directions, she also said, "Fan Zhenguang is a VIP at our gym, he''s spent quite a bit of money, and his family is really rich. That G500 costs over 2 million."


    Liew Menglu paused at this point.


    Shen Yuan turned to look at her, "And then?"


    "He''s been pursuing me for a long time, but I''ve never agreed,"


    Liew Menglu said.


    "Oh."


    Shen Yuan responded nonchntly.


    Seeing that Shen Yuan showed no reaction, Liew Menglu felt somewhat displeased and puffed her rosy cheeks, "You''re not talking much today, not like usual."


    "What should I say?"


    Shen Yuan nced sidelong to the right, noticing Liew Menglu''s mood was somewhat downcast.


    Of course, he knew what Liew Menglu was thinking; it was basically to inform him that she had options and other excellent suitors.


    The aim was to instill a sense of urgency in him.


    If he showed he cared, it would mean falling into Liew Menglu''s trap.


    Shen Yuan certainly wasn''t going to fall for it. The more indifferent he appeared, the more insecure Liew Menglu would feel.


    .....

 Chapter 75 Despicable Beyond Humanity

    "I don''t know, but you just seem less active today,"


    Liew Menglu said, pouting her lips.


    "A man is only active when he''s ying sports or about to y sports. If you don''t y basketball with me, how can I be active?"


    Shen Yuan said with a half-smile.


    "Shen Yuan, are all men as lustful as you?"


    Liew Menglu asked with twinkling eyes.


    "How am I lustful? I was talking about basketball."


    Shen Yuan felt somewhat innocent.


    Liew Menglu rolled her eyes. "Oh please, you couldn''t even hold back that one time at the coffee shop."


    Shen Yuan''s mouth twitched, thinking this incident might haunt him for a lifetime. He changed the subject. "Why are you so free these days, having time to hang out with me?"


    Liew Menglu shook her head. "I''m not free. For you, I''ve postponed all those personal training sses."


    "How can I ept that?"


    "If you feel bad about it, just make it up to me by treating me to more meals!"


    "No problem, I can treat you to a billion-dor meal."


    "Cut it out!"


    "..."


    At noon, after having a barbecue, the two drove to the renovationpany.


    The severalpanies rmended by Guan Shufang were good. Shen Yuanbined the information found online and selected twopanies with A-ss qualifications. Both were nationally redited renovation enterprises with good reputations in Star City.


    The first ce they were visiting was Guanting Renovation Company, headquartered in a premium office building at Meixihu. The area was surrounded by numerous residentialmunities, and several were newlyunched, indicating a strategic consideration for their location.


    They parked their car in the underground lot, then took the elevator up to the 19th floor, where Guanting''s receptionist greeted them with a professional smile.


    "Hello, how can I assist you?"


    "My name is Shen. I have an appointment," Shen Yuan replied.


    The receptionist''s professional smile grew even warmer, "Hello, Mr. Shen, right this way please."


    "Okay."


    Shen Yuan followed the receptionist into Guanting, taking a brief look around. Being a high-end renovationpany, the interior design of the office was their first calling card. From the reception area to the negotiation room, the decor included various elements, presenting an ambiance that was both warm like a home and yet sophisticated and luxurious.


    It was also Liew Menglu''s first time in such a setting, and she couldn''t help but survey thepany quietly while following Shen Yuan, noting its upscale appearance.


    Just as they arrived at the door of VIP Room No. 1, a female designer in her forties quickly stood up to greet them, warmly extending her hand, "Hello, Mr. Shen, I''m the chief designer at Guanting. My name is Foo Zhengmei."


    Ordinary customers wouldn''t need the chief designer''s attention, but Shen Yuan''s vi renovation budget was 20 million. To reach that amount for renovation, given the typical spending on a regr-sized house for the average person, they''d have to work on dozens of projects.


    So for a high-profile client like this, Guanting Renovation couldn''t afford to ck off.


    "Hello."


    Shen Yuan shook hands with Foo Zhengmei indifferently, "Let''s have a seat. To cut a long story short, I''ve already told you my requirements yesterday. Today I''m here to see the ns."


    "Alright."


    Foo Zhengmei pulled out chairs for Shen Yuan and Liew Menglu, and once they sat down, she took her seat.


    "Based on your budget and requirements, we''ve prepared three design schemes for you,plete with renderings. You can take a look at which style you prefer first. We''ll confirm the style and then see if there are any areas that need adjustment."


    Foo Zhengmei opened her MacBook and turned on the projector, disying European, Light Luxury, and New Chinese styles one by one for Shen Yuan''s consideration.


    If it were a regr customer, they wouldn''t offer renderings, which would require an additional design fee if requested.


    But Shen Yuan''s budget was on the table, and such clients requiredprehensive service. With the marketpetition being so fierce, if they didn''t amodate, someone else would.


    Customers wouldpare, and if the service wasn''t up to par, they simply wouldn''t ce their orders here.


    "Shen Yuan, what''s your budget?"


    Liew Menglu whispered a question, still unaware of Shen Yuan''s budget. She found each rendering on the projector exquisite and beautiful.


    "20 million."


    Shen Yuan replied coolly.


    "20 million???"


    Liew Menglu''s eyes widened in disbelief.


    A vi worth over ten million and renovations worth over twenty million¡ªthe house itself would amount to over thirty million!


    Damn, this is just obscenely wealthy!


    She was still renting an apartment for less than 3,000 a month, and yet his house had four more zeros!


    Liew Menglu had underestimated Shen Yuan. She initially thought the renovations might cost a few million at most, but his budget turned out to be even higher than the cost of the house itself.


    Having spent over 30 million like that, his worth must be at least a billion, right?


    Liew Menglu couldn''t help but give Shen Yuan a few more nces, suddenly feeling that her previous methods weren''t bold enough and it seems she needed to intensify her efforts!


    Shen Yuan was focused on looking at the design renderings and didn''t notice Liew Menglu''s expressions. In the end, he fixed his gaze on the New Chinese-style design renderings.


    "Could you please introduce this New Chinese style?"


    "Of course."


    Foo Zhengmei lit up with a radiant smile, "The New Chinese stylebines modern minimalist concepts, discarding the intricacy andplexity of traditional Chinese styles, emphasizing clean lines, with a color palette that is predominantly light and natural. The furniture is made from traditional Chinese wooden furniture,bined with modern craftsmanship..."


    Foo Zhengmei''s introduction was very detailed, covering everything from the choice of wood, to lighting, and down to functional areas, as well as special techniques required for the style. Even Shen Yuan, ayman, understood.


    "All right, let''s go with this style then."


    Shen Yuan nodded.


    "Good, this is a preliminary design rendering. Later on, we''ll need toe up with a detailed n based on your budget, along with a detailed cost breakdown for building materials and furniture, and then verify and settle the ounts with you."


    "Actually, with your budget, you can afford top-tier brands for furniture and building materials."


    Foo Zhengmei said, her brows rxed and eyes bright with anticipation. She felt she was a few steps closer to closing the deal and found Mr. Shen increasingly pleasant to look at.


    Shen Yuan nodded, "Sure, I still have an appointment with another renovationpany to visit. Afterparing the final proposals from both, I will make a decision."


    "Of course, that''s not a problem. It''s always good to shop around."


    Foo Zhengmei smiled, then said, "I don''t know if you have time this evening? Our boss, Mr. Wan, would like to invite you to dinner and hopes you can grace us with your presence."


    "Whether or not we end up doing business, Mr. Wan wishes to make your acquaintance."


    "Dinner?"


    Shen Yuan thought about it. He indeed didn''t have any ns for the evening, but it seemed inappropriate to agree before cing an order.


    "Mr. Shen, please don''t feel obligated, our boss sincerely wishes to make your acquaintance," Foo Zhengmei continued to persuade.


    "Alright then."


    Shen Yuan felt that this boss was quite sincere and that it wouldn''t hurt to have dinner and meet him.


    "Let''s add each other on WeChat, so I can send you the restaurant location. Additionally, for future ns, it will be easier for us tomunicate."


    "Okay."


    After some small talk, Foo Zhengmei escorted Shen Yuan and hispanion to the underground parking lot. She returned upstairs to thepany only after Shen Yuan had driven away.


    One must really treat such wealthy clients well!


    A 20 million renovation was even more expensive than that vi, not just any ordinary rich family''s offspring!


    Upon her return to the office area, Foo Zhengmei knocked on General Manager Wan Renmin''s office door.


    "Mr. Wan, Mr. Shen has agreed to have dinner tonight," Foo Zhengmei reported with a slight nod.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Wan Renmin was about fifty years old and still in good shape. Apart from some white hair and a few wrinkles, he had the energy of a much younger man.


    "Good. If we can dine together, the chances of closing the deal will be much greater. We can''t let such a cash cow go elsewhere to make a deal, haha~" Wan Renminughed amiably. Making friends was one aspect, but sealing the deal was even more important.


    The home decoration business is tough these days, and a big order like one worth 20 million is rare.


    The gross margin for one order is about 30%, with profits around 10%-15%.


    But even at a conservative estimate of 10%, that would still bring in at least 2 million in revenue for thepany, so taking a client out for a meal to increase the odds of a deal is certainly worthwhile.


    "This Mr. Shen brought a woman with him just now," Foo Zhengmei added.


    "Are they girlfriend and boyfriend?" Wan Renmin asked.


    Foo Zhengmei shook her head, "It didn''t seem like it."


    After pondering for a moment, Wan Renmin said, "Invite Su Xuewei for dinner tonight as well."


    Foo Zhengmei was startled, "She''s still an intern and hasn''t attended such social gatherings before."


    Wan Renmin waved dismissively, "That''s alright, she''ll have to deal with social events sooner orter. If the conversation goes well tonight, you can decide whether to go to Club K or a bar for the second half of the evening. I''ve heard the younger crowd likes bars these days. You can ask Mr. Shen his preference then."


    "Understood."


    "....."

 Chapter 76 Just because she is fiercer than me? Her legs are longer than mine?

    Liew Meng Lu sat in the passenger seat, her heart still unsettled for a long time, the impact of that moment was even greater than when she saw the vi.


    She couldn''t help but take a few extra nces at Shen Yuan, who was driving.


    How long had they known each other? She had just witnessed Shen Yuan spending three million to help Nana buy a house, then he bought himself a vi worth more than ten million, and now even the renovations were going to cost twenty million!


    That''s over thirty million in total!


    To be able to spend over thirty million so casually, his worth must be over a billion!


    Liew Meng Lu had scrolled through the 2023 Hurun Wealth Reportst night, which ssifies wealthy families into four levels based on their worth.


    Among them, families with a wealth of over one hundred million only ounted for 133,000!


    This ratio is even less than 0.1%, meaning there might not even be one in a thousand families.


    In real life, it''s tough to meet such people, and even if you did, you wouldn''t know their true worth. Perhaps you could only see such people on TV or in the news.


    And right before her eyes was one such super-rich individual.


    She made up her mind; she couldn''t let this big fish slip through her fingers!


    Go all out to get him!


    "Shen Yuan, what on earth do you do to be so wealthy?" Liew Meng Lu couldn''t help but ask out of curiosity.


    "Do you know Wang Duoyu? The kind of person who inherits arge fortune," Shen Yuan said with augh, brushing it off.


    "Really or not?"


    "Guess."


    Liew Meng Lu stuck out her tongue: "Hmm, if you won''t tell, then don''t tell."


    At that moment, Liew Meng Lu''s phone "ding-dong" chimed, a WeChat message from Hou Qianqian.


    "Lu Babe, what''re you up to?"


    Since it was a weekday and the store wasn''t busy, Hou Qianqian, having nothing else to do, liked to gossip with her two best friends.


    "I''m in the car."


    Liew Meng Lu replied.


    "Whose car? It can''t be some guy with a Benz G-ss, can it?"


    Hou Qianqian thought that since Liew Meng Lu could reply so quickly while being in a car, she must be in someone''s passenger seat. As good friends, Liew Meng Lu naturally shared about the guy with the Benz G-ss.


    Actually, Hou Qianqian was quite envious; although this man wasn''t like Shen Yuan, who bought a house for three million, helping Meng Lu buy a designer bag or two sets of high-end cosmetics was no problem.


    Too bad she wasn''t so lucky...


    "Nope, I''m in Shen Yuan''s car."


    Liew Meng Lu typed back.


    "???"


    "When did you two get together?"


    Hou Qianqian suddenly had an ominous premonition.


    She had anticipated that Liew Meng Lu would make a move but didn''t expect it to happen so quickly.


    "No, nothing like that, I''m just apanying him to look at renovation ns today. You don''t know, he bought a vi worth over ten million."


    "Over ten million!"


    Hou Qianqian stared at her screen in the store, her eyes widening.


    "Yeah, and he''s going to spend twenty million on the renovations."


    "Holy crap, this..."


    "Insane!"


    Hou Qianqian took a sharp breath; she thought that Shen Yuan would need to take a breather after spending three million on Nana''s house, but here he was, spending over thirty million just like that!


    This level ofvishness was just too much!


    Hou Qianqian was green with envy towards Chen Na. She really hit the jackpot, meeting such a wealthy sugar daddy, getting an express ticket to luxury!


    The agreement between the best friends to be poor together, and now one of them was sneaking ashore...


    And it seemed like it wasn''t just one...


    Hou Qianqian realized that Meng Lu seemed poised to board Shen Yuan''s luxury cruise ship too.


    "Meng Lu, why are you apanying him?"


    Hou Qianqian sent this WeChat message with a trembling heart.


    It was one thing for a best friend to do better than herself, but now another friend too?


    Hou Qianqian felt terrible just thinking about it.


    Thest time Shen Yuan bought a house for Chen Na, it shook her worldview with stark disparities in life, and now she had to experience it again.


    Damn it, why them!


    Just because one has a fiercer personality and the other longer legs?


    Liew Meng Lu knew this was a probing message and replied, "He asked me to apany him, actually I didn''t want toe."


    Women understand women best, and as close friends for many years, Liew Meng Lu well understood Hou Qianqian''s thoughts.


    It was nothing but jealousy and envy.


    With that response, Liew Meng Lu was also pretending to an extent; after all, it was she who insisted on apanying Shen Yuan.


    But since you can''t stand seeing me well off, I''ll just make you feel even worse. After all, we were nothing more than fair-weather sisters.


    "....."


    Hou Qianqian couldn''t help but roll her eyes at this message.


    ying innocent, what for?


    Nana''s the official one!n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    He didn''t buy you a house, so what are you unting!


    ...


    After that, Shen Yuan visited the second decorationpany to discuss ns. The reputation and scale of thispany wereparable to Guanting''s, and the designers there also produced three effect pictures for such a significant project.


    It looked more or less the same.


    However, when it came to details, they didn''t do as well as Guanting. After all, the boss of Guanting had proactively invited him to dinner without even sealing the deal¡ªnow that was truly giving face.


    It seemed like decorationpanies were reallypetitive in fighting for orders.


    So, with bothpanies being almost equal, Shen Yuan was leaning more towards Guanting, thinking that if the final proposals were simr, he would just settle with Guanting.


    When Shen Yuan got back to his car after leaving the decorationpany, it was almost five o''clock. He turned to Liew Menglu beside him and asked, "Do you want to go back, or will you join me for dinner?"


    Liew Menglu giggled mischievously, "I''m going to mooch off your meals and drinks; I''m sticking to you like glue for the day."


    "That won''t do," Shen Yuan shook his head.


    "Why not?" Liew Menglu blinked her sparkling eyes.


    Shen Yuan gave a nonmittal answer, "My shadow follows a strict code; at least one day and one night, there''s no way it''s just for a daytime."


    "Pfft! You big pervert!"


    Liew Menglu spat at him, "I don''t care, I''m going with you, I''m not getting out of the car."


    "....."


    Nanjing Restaurant.


    The slick Lin Guangyao stepped out of his white Benz E300L in the parking lot. He was in a good mood today. His bro from the neighboring city brought over three frence models, and he heard the quality was quite decent.


    These frence models, as long as you pay them enough, would ensure you get your fill of seafood.


    The only thing that had bummed him out recently was that he hadn''t managed to hook up with Chen Na, Xie Haijie''s ex-girlfriend.


    Although he added her on WeChat after that dinner, Chen Na had never replied to him and had even blocked him a couple of days ago.


    Thinking about it was a pity; such a high-quality woman and he hadn''t managed to have a taste.


    "What a loser my cousin is! Together for half a month and they only held hands. How could I have such a loser of a cousin?" Lin Guangyao muttered under his breath, hands in his pockets as he climbed the stairs. However, at that moment, he suddenly recognized a familiar figure at the entrance.


    "Uncle Wan, you''re having dinner here too?"


    As soon as Lin Guangyao saw who it was, he immediately switched to a sincere and naive expression, hurrying over.


    "Little Yao, what a coincidence."


    Wan Renmin was somewhat surprised as well; he was waiting for a client with two subordinates and hadn''t expected to bump into an acquaintance here: "I''m here entertaining a client."


    "Then the client must be quite significant, or you wouldn''t be here waiting personally," Lin Guangyao said with a suggestive smile.


    Wan Renmin and his father were friends, and the two families often interacted well.


    Of course, this was not the main reason Lin Guangyao wanted to ingratiate himself.


    The key was that Wan Renmin had a very beautiful daughter who worked as a doctor at the Star City People''s Hospital, and Old Lin had always hoped for a strong alliance between the two families, while Lin Guangyao was purely interested in her physique.


    A beautiful and sexy female doctor¡ªeveryone understands.


    Lin Guangyao also felt somewhat relieved, grateful that those three frence models were not in his car. If his potential father-inw saw them, he would probably be sentenced to death on the spot.


    "Haha, this client does have some weight," Wan Renmin thought, considering it was a decoration order worth 20 million yuan.


    After exchanging a few more pleasantries and the usual polite offers to visit each other''s homes, Lin Guangyao noticed the two women beside Wan Renmin.


    One of them was in professional attire, over forty, and past her prime¡ªimmediately ignored.


    Behind this woman, there was another pretty girl in her twenties.


    This girl was about 168 cm tall, with a perky nose and rosy, thin lips. She wore a long white dress that revealed a stretch of her fair and smooth calves. The dress was a bit loose, but when a breeze passed by, it clung to her young body, hinting at the splendid view underneath.


    Lin Guangyao couldn''t help but lick his lips. If it weren''t for the fact that he still had to pursue Uncle Wan''s daughter, he''d definitely approach her for her contact information.


    After more small talk with Wan Renmin, Lin Guangyao swaggered into the restaurant.


    And ten minutester, Wan Renmin finally saw Shen Yuan at the entrance of the restaurant.


    Wan Renmin and hispanions immediately greeted him with smiles, and Foo Zhengmei introduced from the side, "Mr. Wan, this is Mr. Shen Yuan."


    "Mr. Shen, this is our boss of Guanting, Wan Renmin."


    "Hello there, Mr. Shen, truly a young and promising figure!" Wan Renmin grasped Shen Yuan''s hand firmly.


    Shen Yuan felt the warmth in Wan Renmin''s palm, but he wasn''t used to be addressed this way. He thought to himself, Damn, hasn''t even graduated from university, and everyone''s already calling him ''Mr. this'' and ''Mr. that''.


    "Hello, Mr. Wan."


    "Mr. Shen, would thisdy happen to be your girlfriend?" Wan Renmin inquired, ncing at Liew Menglu.


    He actually knew the answer since Foo Zhengmei had told him they didn''t seem like a couple, but he felt it was better to clear it up just to be sure.


    Liew Menglu started to deny it, but Shen Yuan reacted even more vehemently, hastily gesturing and saying, "Don''t get the wrong idea; we''re just ordinary friends. She just happened to apany me here today."


    "Herst name is Liew."


    "Hello, Miss Liew."


    Wan Renmin greeted Liew Menglu politely, feeling somewhat relieved inside. Since she was not Mr. Shen''s girlfriend, his arrangements for today would make a difference.


    "Hello, Mr. Wan," Liew Menglu managed a faint smile.


    The group then entered the restaurant together, and as Liew Menglu watched Shen Yuan''s back, she felt quite dissatisfied.


    This damned Shen Yuan, why did he have to react so strongly!


    If she''s not a girlfriend, she''s not¡ªwhat''s the big deal? I didn''t ask you to say yes!


    .....

 Chapter 77 His Family Mines Diamonds in Africa?

    After the five people sat down in the reserved private dining room, Shen Yuan noticed that there was another beautiful girl present.


    This girl, dressed in a long skirt, stood gracefully with a tender fair skin that seemed almost breakable. However, her skirt was a bit loose, concealing the fine view underneath.


    Not like Coach Liew ¡ª whenever she was out, her wardrobe highlighted her substantial assets.


    Yet, this girl seemed rarely to attend such gatherings, sitting there demurely without looking around.


    Meanwhile, Liew Menglu also noted the addition of a girl who was no less attractive than herself. Although her figure was not clearly discernible, her face and poise were undeniable, which instilled a sense of crisis in her.


    Wan Renmin first asked Shen Yuan and Liew Menglu about any food allergies they had, then ordered the food and wine. After doing this, he timely introduced,


    "Mr. Shen, I forgot to introduce her to you; this is ourpany''s design assistant, Su Xuewei."


    "Hello, Mr. Shen."


    Su Xuewei stood up stiffly, extending her hand to Shen Yuan a bit awkwardly.


    "Hello."


    Shen Yuan gently shook Su Xuewei''s hand.


    Her skin was soft and tender.


    Liew Menglu felt a tinge of jealousy, but she and Shen Yuan had no particr rtionship, so she had no right to interfere.


    But with Wan Renmin bringing such a beautiful design assistant to dinner, especially based on the questions he had asked earlier, Liew Menglu sensed some ulterior motive.


    This old guy is really up to no good!


    Wan Renmin sat beside Shen Yuan, the two making casual conversation about everything from national affairs to people''s livelihoods, with Shen Yuan able to keep up.


    It wasn''t until the first dish was served that Wan Renmin signaled the waiter to open the wine.


    Wan Renmin ordered two bottles of wine, filled Shen Yuan''s cup, and said, "Mr. Shen, let''s not talk business today and focus on friendship. I''ll start with a toast to you!"


    "Sure, Mr. Wan."


    Shen Yuan raised his ss and took a small sip.


    Then, Foo Zhengmei approached to propose a toast to Shen Yuan, and hesitantly following behind her, Su Xuewei came up slightly unpracticed with her toast: "Mr. Shen, I, I toast to you."


    "Alright."


    Shen Yuan responded to each cheer, thinking to himself that his drinking capacity, honed from nights spent at nightclubs, was still intact.


    Seeing Shen Yuan energetically clinking sses with others, Liew Menglu suggested, "Mr. Shen, let''s have a drink too?"


    Shen Yuan shook his head, "Maybe not for you, otherwise who will driveter?"


    Liew Menglu tilted her head mischievously, "It''s okay, we can call a cabter."


    "It''s up to you."


    As everyone ate, with toasts being exchanged, some were flushed from alcohol. Shen Yuan and Wan Renmin, experienced at social drinking, were not affected much except for slight flushing, but Su Xuewei looked pale and slightly ufortable.


    Initially, Shen Yuan was unsure why Wan Renmin had invited an intern like Su Xuewei to this kind of event, but now he had a fair idea.


    When Su Xuewei came over to toast again, Shen Yuan pointed to a teacup, "Drink tea, it''s alright."


    "Um¡­"


    Su Xuewei hesitated and could not help but look towards Wan Renmin for guidance.


    Wan Renmin chuckled, "Follow Mr. Shen''s suggestion; he''s concerned you can''t handle your liquor."


    "Thank you, Mr. Shen,"


    Su Xuewei said softly, her cheeks tinged with red.


    "You''re wee."


    "Mr. Shen, Xuewei is from Nanzhong University, she''s still in her senior year, not yet graduated, and about your age. You young people have simr interests and could engage more,"


    Wan Renmin chuckled as he finished speaking and then looked at Su Xuewei, "Add Mr. Shen on WeChat. It never hurts to make connections with a promising young man like him."


    Liew Menglu couldn''t help but roll her eyes. The old fox was finally showing his tail. He said no business talk but was continuouslyying the groundwork for it.


    How is this different from pimping?


    Shen Yuan sighed silently. It seemed workce maneuvers were unavoidable everywhere. Old Wan was a piece of work, roping in a na?ve girl into these dealings.


    "Thankfully, she ran into a straightforward guy like me today, so it won''t turn out too bad."


    Thinking this, Shen Yuan pulled out his phone, opened his WeChat QR code, and let Su Xuewei scan it.


    Nanzhong University, the best in Xiangnan Province and ranked much above international campuses, always attracted top students.


    Although Shen Xuan had ambitions for Tsinghua University and Peking University, Shen Yuan thought it would be excellent if his sister got into Nanzhong.


    "Uncle Wan!"


    Just then, the door of the private dining room was pushed open, apanied by a familiar voice.


    Lin Guangyao, bustling and flushed, entered: "Uncle Wan, it''s been a long time since we drank together. Tonight, I took the liberty ofing over to toast you a few rounds."


    It wasmon in restaurants to bump into acquaintances and exchange drinks through door-to-door visits.


    Of course, mainly, Lin Guangyao wanted to curry favor with his prospective father-inw, hoping he''d put a good word in front of his doctor daughter.


    "Good, Young Lin, I appreciate the gesture."


    Wan Renmin stood up to clink sses with him, responding warmly. He then introduced him to the others, "This is my young nephew, Lin Guangyao."


    "Here we have two of my colleagues and two clients."


    Wan Renmin briefly introduced everyone and looked towards Shen Yuan, extending his hand, "This is Mr. Shen. You two are about the same age; you should go and toast him to make his acquaintance."


    "Sure."


    To Lin Guangyao, such an introduction by an elder to a distinguished guest meant that Wan Renmin held him in high regard. And having Wan Renmin personally introduce a guest who was waiting at the entrance indicated the person must be of high significance.


    Considering this, Lin Guangyao thought it was a good opportunity to connect, although not necessarily immediately useful, it would add to his stories in social bragging.


    As Lin Guangyao was about to approach with his ss, he recognized the face of the person, and his expression suddenly froze.


    Shen Yuan, this damn guy is here too?


    Shen Yuan hadn''t expected to bump into Lin Guangyao here, and certainly not in such a dramatic scene, as he beckoned with a sly smile, "Come on, how about a drink?"


    Lin Guangyao''s mouth twitched, suddenly recalling that thest time he was at this restaurant, Shen Yuan had sshed his face with drink.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Damn unlucky!


    Lin Guangyao couldn''t figure out why Shen Yuan had be one of Wan Renmin''s honored guests, but to toast him, wasn''t that pretty much the same as licking Shen Yuan''s smelly feet?


    No way! Absolutely not!


    "You two know each other?"


    Wan Renmin sensed something was off.


    Shen Yuan nodded with a smile, "Sort of."


    "Haha, that''s quite a coincidence then."


    Wan Renmin said with augh, "Young Lin, you might not know, but your friend here has bought a vi at Greentown Green Bamboo Lake and is even spending 20 million on renovations."


    "?"


    A big question mark popped up in Lin Guangyao''s mind.


    What the hell?


    Shen Yuan that scoundrel bought a vi and is spending 20 million on renovations?


    Hest saw Shen Yuan invest 700,000 in opening a speakeasy for Li Yuhang, which was still within his eptance range since Shen''s family had been wealthy before, and he likely still had some resources.


    But now buying a vi and spending 20 million on renovations? What the hell is that?


    Thest time they had a meal was just a week ago, right? How does he suddenly have so much money?


    Did his family start mining diamonds in Africa or what?


    Lin Guangyao''s first reaction was disbelief, but with Mr. Wan, the boss of Guanting Renovation, personally joining him for drinks, could it be false?


    The Uncle Wan he had been trying so hard to please was, in turn, trying to please him?


    Damn it, here he was on the first floor, and Shen Yuan on the third!


    Lin Guangyao couldn''t help but swallow his saliva. In such a short time, had the disparity between him and Shen grown this vast?


    "Shen Yuan, what a coincidence, congrattions!"


    Lin Guangyao hesitated for a few seconds and then decided to lower his proud head and toast Shen Yuan.


    Lick it be it!


    If Mr. Wan needs to lick that man, following suit surely won''t be wrong!


    Last time he had offended him, maybe this could turn around that impression, not to rekindle their friendship, but at least to prevent Shen from holding a grudge.


    "It is quite the coincidence, Young Master Lin."


    Shen Yuan said with a smile, pleased with Lin Guangyao''s knack for assessing the situation.


    Poeple like him really do turn faces faster than flipping a book, but Shen still preferred his earlier haughty and defiant demeanor.


    Lin Guangyao''s eyelid twitched. Normally, people called him that, but when Shen Yuan said it, it was particrly grating.


    "Joking, Shen Yuan, ah no, I should say Mr. Shen now."


    Lin Guangyao said, stering a smile all over his face.


    "It''s fine."


    Shen Yuan waved it off nonchntly.


    "Will you have a housewarming party? Please invite us to visit the grand vi then."


    Lin Guangyao continued, trying to see if there was any chance to regain their previous rapport.


    After all, they had once been close enough to drink together shoulder to shoulder.


    Wealth should not lead to forgetting old friends!


    "It''s still early for that, we''ll see."


    Shen Yuan casually responded, thinking that he had just given Lin Guangyao a little face, and now he was pushing his luck.


    "Okay, okay."


    Realizing he was making a fool of himself, Lin Guangyao touched sses with Wan Renmin once more before finally leaving the private dining room.


    After three rounds of drinks, Wan Renmin suggested continuing the fun elsewhere, feeling the night had the right vibe to secure the deal with an after-party.


    "Mr. Shen, do you prefer going to bars or singing karaoke?"


    Shen Yuan nced at Liew Menglu, "Coach Liew, are youing?"


    "I...."


    Liew Menglu hesitated, not used to staying upte or drinking, nning to head home after dinner. As a seasoned fitness coach, regr schedules were fundamental to maintaining her figure.


    Seeing Liew Menglu a bit tangled, Shen Yuan straightforwardly said, "You better not go, early to bed and early to rise makes a body healthy."


    Liew Menglu looked at Shen Yuan, then at Su Xuewei, thinking if she didn''t go, Shen Yuan might end up being seduced away by some other enchantress.


    Despite her confidence in herself, Shen was now a walking Tang Sanzang; more enchantresses meant less meat for her.


    That wouldn''t do!


    "I''ll go!"


    Liew Menglu said resolutely, nning to just have fun without drinking.


    "Ah..."


    Shen Yuan sighed helplessly, then turned to Wan Renmin, "Mr. Wan, let''s do karaoke. I''m not fond of bars, you decide."


    "Great!"


    "....."

 Chapter 78 Cant Hold Back, Simply Cant Hold Back

    Jinzuan was the venue chosen by Wan Renmin, not far from Nanjing Restaurant; it was just about a ten-minute drive. Since all five people present had drunk alcohol, they called a designated driver at the restaurant entrance to take them there.


    Jinzuan''s second floor is dedicated to KTV, with dining on the first floor, sauna on the third floor, and amodations on the fourth floor and above¡ªit essentially fulfills the one-stop shop for eating, drinking, entertainment, and sleep.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Shen Yuan guessed that they wouldn''t finish until veryte today, so he simply nned to get a room here after the KTV session to avoid another trip.


    Wan Renmin booked a business private dining room, which was quite spacious¡ªat least 50 square meters. However, with only five people in total, it inevitably felt a bit empty.


    Wan Renmin, having had quite a lot to drink at the restaurant and now with a flushed face, hooked his arm around Shen Yuan''s neck and said:


    "Mr. Shen, even though I''m older than you, I feel like we really click. How about we just call each other brothers from now on? You can call me brother, and I''ll call you younger brother. What do you think?"


    Shen Yuan''s eyelids twitched. Calling a middle-aged man who was at least fifty years old "brother" was somewhat ufortable, but he knew this was just small talk to close the distance; maybe by tomorrow morning Old Wan would still call him Mr. Shen.


    "Sure, then I''ll take the liberty of calling you Big Brother Wan."


    "Alright, Brother Shen!"


    Wan Renmin pped his thigh, overjoyed, and then he began to pour more drinks for Shen Yuan.


    Foo Zhengmei helped Wan Renmin pick out a few songs, so Wan Renmin gave Su Xuewei a look and then set down his ss, smiling as he greeted Shen Yuan before picking up the microphone to sing.


    The songs Wan Renmin chose were from a different era than Shen Yuan, ssics like "The Boatman''s Love," "A Fire in the Winter," and "The Girl from Alishan"¡ªall full of nostalgia.


    But even though Old Wan was older, he had a strong voice and could just about hold his own.


    Su Xuewei sat prettily next to Shen Yuan and cautiously raised her ss, saying, "Mr. Shen, I toast to you."


    Su Xuewei was silly¡ªdespite her poor tolerance for alcohol, she had poured herself a full ss, almost spilling over the edge.


    "No more drinking for me, I''ve had a bit much tonight."


    Shen Yuan waved his hand to refuse and then changed the subject, "You probably don''te to ces like this often, right?"


    "Yeah."


    Su Xuewei replied softly.


    Shen Yuan nced over at Wan Renmin and Foo Zhengmei and saw they weren''t paying attention to this side, so he spoke softly, "If you don''t want toe next time, just don''te. It''s just a job, after all."


    Su Xuewei looked up with her lovely eyes and shook her head gently.


    "Sigh."


    Shen Yuan let out a small sigh. He actually could understand Su Xuewei''s situation¡ªsociety wasn''t such that everyone had the kind of bnce in their bank ounts like he did.


    The majority of people were working hard for a living.


    What might be a regr job for Shen Yuan,


    was a vital source of ie for a girl from an ordinary family like Su Xuewei. Getting an internship at a bigpany like Guanting was probably not easy; it was not something she could just give up on.


    Regardless, Wan Renmin, the scoundrel, had achieved his goal. Asking this kind of girl out for business entertainment would garner sympathy from any man.


    "Shen Yuan, howe you''re not asking if I want toe here or not?"


    Liew Menglu had been sitting on Shen Yuan''s left side the whole time, pouting her lips in dissatisfaction.


    Shen Yuanughed. "You don''t need my care. You''ve got so many fish in your pond. Like that Benz G-ss guy today, he definitely sent you a WeChat, right?"


    "Ugh, why bring up what should be left alone?"


    Liew Menglu pursed her lips.


    Meanwhile, she felt a sense of loss because her usual tactics seemed to be ineffective attacks, as men like Shen Yuan simply didn''t care.


    Originally intending to trap Shen Yuan, now she found herself trapped by him instead.


    Shen Yuan was quite pleased with Liew Menglu''s reaction, he had achieved his goal. Having alreadypleted the three steps back, the next step was moving forward.


    "Mr. Shen, what, what song would you like me to sing? Do you want me to go select it for you?"


    Shen Yuan turned around, and at that moment, Su Xuewei''s cheeks were faintly flushed. The dim neon lights in the private dining room shone down, making Su Xuewei''s oval face look exceptionally beautiful. Plus, her slightly anxious expression made her even more capable of arousing a man''s protective instincts.


    Shen Yuan thought for a moment, "Help me choose ''Lie,'' and ''Unique Skill,'' thank you."


    Su Xuewei paused briefly after hearing this, but quickly responded in a soft and gentle voice, "Mhm."


    "Shen Yuan, there''s something off about you."


    Watching Su Xuewei walk to the song selection machine, Liew Menglu leaned closer and whispered into Shen Yuan''s ear, "Aren''t you a yboy? You were practically melting just now when you looked at her."


    "Really?"


    Shen Yuan quietly watched Su Xuewei''s charming figure from behind.


    "Of course!"


    Liew Menglu said with some dissatisfaction.


    Liew Menglu was very close to Shen Yuan, and he could faintly smell the scent of her perfume. He unconsciously extended his left hand.


    Wrapping his arm around Liew Menglu''s waist, he looked straight at her, "The way I look at you seems quite ''melting'' too."


    Liew Menglu squirmed ufortably, initially wanting to break free, but then she thought she might as well let the scumbag take some advantage first.


    Liew Menglu met Shen Yuan''s gaze and after thinking, said, "No, the way you look at me isn''t like that. When you look at me, there''s only desire, no emotion."


    "That''s where your strength lies, actually. No matter through which aspect a woman attracts a man, the end result is the same."


    "And what is that end result?"


    Liew Menglu asked, puzzled.


    "Obviously, it''s getting between the sheets."


    "You....."


    Liew Menglu was so frustrated, this man always led her into a trap in their conversations.


    But Shen Yuan was also straightforward, unlike some men who, clearly lusting for a woman''s body, would disguise it as love.


    Wasn''t that like ying the whore while setting up a shrine?


    Shen Yuan wasn''t satisfied with just holding her.


    He let his hand wander up and down.


    Coach Liew, being a fitness coach, had not an ounce of excess fat on her waist.


    But it still felt exceptionally soft to his touch.


    And Liew Menglu felt a tickling sensation.


    Which made her shiver uncontrobly.


    Feeling something wrong with her body, she quickly grabbed Shen Yuan''s hand and stopped him, "Okay, that''s enough."


    "Of course, that wasn''t enough."


    Shen Yuan swiftly attacked, gripping the left headlight firmly.


    He tried to hold it with one hand but found it too much to handle.


    Damn, it''s resilient!


    Immediately, he withdrew his hand, considering there were other people present.


    When he made his move just now, he also paid attention to the other three people: Wan Renmin was singing, Foo Zhengmei was absorbed in watching him sing, and Su Xuewei was busy selecting songs and hadn''t noticed this side.


    "You jerk!"


    Liew Menglu''s pretty face blushed, she scolded yfully, then looked around to make sure no one was watching before adjusting her dress.


    "Coach Liew, I''ve only touched the ball just now, I''d like to go for a shot as well, that''s not too much, right?"


    Shen Yuan said with a teasing smile.


    "Don''t you even think about it!"


    Liew Menglu pursed her lips, twisting her waist slightly away to maintain a distance from Shen Yuan, the lecher.


    Shen Yuan''s song had already been queued up, and after Wan Renmin finished singing, he helped Shen Yuan bring his song to the top of the queue and then passed him the microphone with a smile.


    "There are a few good candidates, and I''m not lonely or alone..."


    Shen Yuan held the microphone in his left hand, his right hand in the pocket of his jeans, calmly watching the changing scenes on the screen.


    "Saying Lies" was his go-to song; he could get into it every time he sang.


    But Shen Yuan didn''t know why, despite the main character in the MV being a sycophant and himself more of a yer, he was still able to rte.


    "I have no shadowy psychological barriers, don''t take it to heart..."


    Shen Yuan''s voice was maic, clear with a touch of youth, hitting all the right notes and tones for the song, on top of that the song''s emotional expression was unique, pretending to be strong and not caring, but in truth, was just ast-ditch denial.


    Shen Yuan''s mellifluous voice,bined with the slightly somber melody, made everyone present turn their gaze towards him.


    From Su Xuewei''s angle, she could only see Shen Yuan''s profile and his tall, slender silhouette.


    Having disyed the savvy and slickness of a seasoned eater and drinker, he now seemed forlorn and mncholic when singing.


    Su Xuewei felt a disconnect, as if these two characters shouldn''t belong to the same person.


    Su Xuewei actually loved this song, when she was in junior and senior high school, boarding at school, her happiest moments were curling up in her nket with headphones on and listening to music after evening self-study.


    "I didn''t lie, why would I lie..."


    Su Xuewei couldn''t help but sing along softly.


    Meanwhile, Liew Menglu silently watched his tall figure, listening to the captivating voice, and couldn''t help but click her tongue in appreciation.


    "Shen Yuan is somewhat handsome when he''s not being a pervert."


    When the song concluded, Wan Renmin led the apuse, pping enthusiastically. He was not from the same generation as the youngsters and didn''t fully grasp the song''s mood, but it was times like these when vigorous pping seemed appropriate.


    Wan Renmin knew this deal was pretty much in the bag.


    "Brother Shen, you really can sing!"


    "Your voice is great, and so full of emotion!"


    Wan Renminid on the ttery thick, and Foo Zhengmei also chimed in with a smile, "Yeah, Mr. Shen sings so well, I think you could even make a debut as a singer!"


    "Brother Shen,e on, sing another one for us! Cleanse our ears a little more!"


    Wan Renmin suggested cheerfully.


    Shen Yuan waved his hand, not caring much for the ttery, and then under the bombardment of their rainbow farts, sang another Unique Skill.


    The KTV session continued until 11 PM, and as they were about to part ways, Wan Renmin''s warm hands tightly grasped Shen Yuan''s, "Brother Shen, I didn''t expect that at my age, I would make such an age-defying friend like you."


    "We should hang out more often in the future!"


    "Sure, no problem."


    Shen Yuan smiled faintly, thinking to himself that Wan Renmin was about to reveal his true intentions for the evening.


    As expected, Wan Renmin then said, "Speaking of renovations, our Guanting is absolutely professional. I sincerely hope we can coborate, and you can truly experience Guanting''s services."


    Shen Yuan smiled, "I''ve only looked at twopanies, and both your designs are professional. If the prices are the same, I''ll certainly choose thepany with better materials."


    "But rest assured, I''ll definitely consider you guys first."


    Wan Renmin''s voice grew more fervent, "Great, great, you won''t need to worry about materials and home furnishing brands. I''ll make sure to talk to my team to make sure everything is to your liking."


    "Alright, let''s leave it at that for tonight."


    "There''s one more thing."


    With a secretive nce at Shen Yuan, Wan Renmin leaned over and whispered, "If Mr. Shen doesn''t have any ns tonight, we have a sauna on the third floor here, and the service is quite good. Let''s rx a bit."


    Shen Yuan''s lips twitched, realizing that Wan Renmin had a reason for choosing this ce for KTV.


    But he wasn''t interested in such quick services, shaking his head he said, "Some other time, I have something on tonight."


    "Alright, next time for sure!"


    Seeing that their conversation was winding down, Foo Zhengmei stepped over to say her goodbyes, "Mr. Shen, we''ll head back now then, see you next time."


    "Okay."


    Shen Yuan nodded, but couldn''t help ncing at Su Xuewei who was standing not far away.


    Foo Zhengmei immediately caught on, smiling knowingly, "Xuewei is my apprentice; I''ll make sure she gets home safely."


    "Good."


    Shen Yuan nodded, and then let them take the elevator down first while he turned to Liew Menglu and said, "Shall I call you a cab?"


    "What about you?"


    Liew Menglu walked over and hooked her arm through Shen Yuan''s, raising her delicate face to look at him.


    "I''ll probably just get a room here and sleep."


    "Why get a room? Don''t you have a ce to sleep?"


    Liew Menglu blinked her beautiful eyes.


    "Or maybe you could shelter me?"


    "....."

 Chapter 79 If he doesnt make a move soon, all of Tang Sanzangs flesh will be divided up!

    "Don''t even think about it, I''ve never brought a man home before."


    Liew Menglu said this, but her hands were sped even tighter, making Shen Yuan feel her softness pressing firmly against his arm.


    "So you usually go over to the man''s ce?"


    Shen Yuan said meaningfully.


    At the same time, Shen Yuan also noticed that Liew Menglu''s Feel-good Index towards him had quietly changed.


    He hadn''t noticed it at the KTV, but the Feel-good Index had gone from 68 to 75.


    In other words, Liew Menglu''s Feel-good Index towards him had increased by 7 points tonight.


    Shen Yuan wondered what he had done tonight to cause such an increase.


    "Don''t talk nonsense, or I''ll hit you."


    Liew Menglu feigned a punch and then seriously said, "I''m a decent girl; I''ve never gone out with a man before."


    Shen Yuan nced at the deep abyss: "Hmm, quite decent indeed."


    "Do you like it?"


    Liew Menglu raised her face, her eyes teasingly fixed on Shen Yuan.


    "I don''t like it; I want to go to sleep now."


    Shen Yuan broke free and walked straight to the elevator, nning to go to the lobby to book a room.


    "You''re lying; you just did that to her."


    Liew Menglu followed Shen Yuan with brisk steps.


    Shen Yuan feigned innocence, "What did I do to her?"


    "You know what you did."


    Liew Menglu continued to press Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan was also flustered by Liew Menglu, but he knew better than to show it now.


    "You better go back, or you won''t get to sleep until one or two o''clock."


    "Do you dislike spending more time with me that much?"


    Liew Menglu was a bit unhappy; she felt she was already being quite forward, yet she was being rushed to go home, which made her doubt her own charm.


    Shen Yuan remained indifferent, "It''s so-so."


    "Jerk!"


    Liew Menglu was irritated to the point of gritting her teeth, her mind somewhat troubled.


    She hadn''t nned to give herself away so soon. Over the years, facing the pursuit of many high-quality men, she had always maintained her purity.


    Harshly speaking, she was just waiting for a good price.


    Now she had finally met Shen Yuan, a multimillionaire who could casually spend over thirty million yuan.


    Liew Menglu felt she couldn''t miss this opportunity.


    Even though it was somewhat despicable to split a man from her best friend, Chen Na, who wouldn''t want to fulfill the dream of ss-hopping, after all?


    Please, this is a multimillionaire!


    This kind of man is generous to women, easily spending millions on a big house!


    Liew Menglu''s original intention was to keep him on the hook until Shen Yuan became desperate, then strike. After all, whether it''s for men or women, the easier something is obtained, the less it is appreciated.


    But gradually, Liew Menglu realized that Shen Yuan didn''t seem to care about her as much.


    Trying to keep him on the hook, she ended up getting hooked herself.


    She thought Shen Yuan was the big fish in her pond, but now she turned out to be the fish in his pond.


    Considering the beautiful girl that showed up today, Liew Menglu felt an urgency again.


    If she didn''t make a move soon, all the Tang Sanzang meat would be gone!


    "Where do you live? I''ll call a car for you now."


    Reaching the lobby, Shen Yuan took out his phone and opened the Didi app.


    Seeing Shen Yuan''s ruthless demeanor, Liew Menglu widened her eyes; look at this man, still rushing her to go home.


    "I''m not going back!"


    Liew Menglu crossed her arms, looking somewhat sulky.


    "Not going back? Then where will you sleep?"


    Shen Yuan, knowing Liew Menglu had taken the bait, asked knowingly.


    "You bad man, what do you think?"


    Liew Menglu stared at Shen Yuan''s brooding face, really frustrated, almost wanting to pinch him hard.


    Shen Yuan smiled knowingly, affectionately smoothed Liew Menglu''s hair, then wrapped his arms around her waist: "Let''s go, we''ll switch to another hotel."


    This hotel was fine for sleeping, but if they were to y "ball," it wasn''t big or luxurious enough.


    Liew Menglu, realizing that Shen Yuan was just teasing her, couldn''t help but pinch Shen Yuan''s tender waist.


    "Hiss..."


    "Gently..."


    "Whether the ball game goes smoothly tonight depends on it!"


    Shen Yuan called a designated driver and they headed to the Grand Hyatt Hotel.


    The Grand Hyatt Hotel is one of the most upscale hotels in Star City; Shen Yuan had stayed there once and had a good experience. The hotel rooms are located between the 46th and 61st floors, offering a view over the cityscape.


    And being close to Orange Isle, one can also see the entire river view.


    In the off-season, the price for a regr room is about 1500-2500 yuan, while the executive suite is around 3500 yuan.


    The two sat in the back of a Land Rover, Liew Menglu nestled in Shen Yuan''s arms, feeling the faint smell of alcohol on him, slightly nervous inside.


    After all, she was about to experience something she had never tried before, any woman would feel a bit anxious.


    She wondered if Shen Yuan would be gentle, hoping he wouldn''t be as rough as that day in the caf¨¦ with Nana.


    That would be too harsh!


    Liew Menglu thought to herself.


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan was looking at the city night view outside the window, feeling somewhat relieved that he hadn''t drunk too much tonight; otherwise, he might show weaknesster when it was time to "charge into the fray."


    The driver, while driving, couldn''t help but steal a few more nces at the woman in the back seat through the rearview mirror because of her attractive body.


    This figure, this face, these headlights.


    This had to take off!


    He inwardlymented for a moment, then nced at the man next to the beauty, his eyes filled with jealousy.


    Damn, rich people really have it good!


    Half an hourter, they arrived at the Grand Hyatt. After getting out of the car, the two walked through the luxuriously decorated lobby to the front desk, where Shen Yuan exined his needs to the receptionist.


    "I would like an executive suite, on a monthly long lease."


    The vi''s renovations were notpleted yet, and sometimes staying in the dormitory was inconvenient. Since he had to bring the ss belle out asionally, he decided to simply get a long-term lease.


    After all, Meng Lu''s Feel-good Index for him was over 60, plus there was a triple cashback offer, which was a great deal.


    The receptionist was slightly startled and couldn''t help but take a few more nces at this tall and handsome young man, saying softly, "Could you please show me your ID card so I can proceed with the process?"


    Shen Yuan looked at Liew Menglu, "Did you bring your ID card?"


    "Yes, I did."


    "Then let''s use yours."


    "Okay."


    Liew Menglu didn''t think too much and took her ID card out of her bag to hand to the receptionist.


    The receptionist maintained a professional smile, "The current daily rate for the executive suite is 3688, but we offer a 30% discount for a month-long lease, or it can be converted into other promotions."


    Shen Yuan thought for a moment, "What kind of promotions are there?"


    "A seven-day tour in Sanya for up to three people, including return air tickets, six nights in a luxury sea view room hotel, VIP ess to all attractions, and a chauffeured car throughout the trip."


    "How long is this valid?"


    Shen Yuan asked.


    The receptionist respectfully replied, "It can be used any time within two months."


    "Okay, let''s go with that then."


    "Alright, that will be 110,640 in total, will you be paying by card?"


    "By card."


    Shen Yuan took out his bank card and handed it to the receptionist.


    "Do you have any floor preferences?"


    The receptionist asked.


    "No."


    Liew Menglu couldn''t help but take another look at Shen Yuan, feeling somewhat astonished. Staying in a high-end hotel''s executive suite for a month totaled up to 110,000.


    It''s nice to have money, tsk tsk!


    Since it was an executive suite and a long lease, a room manager specially guided Shen Yuan to his room.


    Shen Yuan''s suite was on the 52nd floor. The room manager entered the room with the two of them and enthusiastically introduced:


    "This executive suite is 135 square meters with a rationalyout. Both the guestroom and the bedroom haverge floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a view of the entire river and cityscape."


    Shen Yuan took a quick look around. It was his first time staying in an executive suite and it was indeed spacious. The interior decor was simple and uncluttered, dominated by huge floor-to-ceiling windows that framed the distant night view.


    Liew Menglu was also mildly shocked by the suite.


    The living room had neatly arranged sofas, and the coffee and dining tables were adorned with flower arrangements. The bathroom was alsorge, not only featuring a vanity but also a round bathtub.


    The most crucial part was the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and bedroom. Being on the 52nd floor, the height offered a breathtaking view of the entire city, which felt quite exhrating.


    It''s nice to have money, indeed!


    Liew Menglu couldn''t help but sigh inwardly.


    She felt it was wise toe out with Shen Yuan, spending days like this with such a man was worth a lifetime!


    The room manager gave a brief introduction to Shen Yuan and, without further ado, respectfully handed over the room key and then left.


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan had just received a text message about the cashback being credited, and his lips curled up slightly.


    It turned out, he had earned over 200,000.


    At that moment, Liew Menglu was leaning against the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing longingly at the river view. From Shen Yuan''s angle, he could perfectly see the beautiful curves of her hips and waist.


    This floor-to-ceiling window could work.


    Why not make it tonight''s main battlefield.


    Shen Yuan walked up behind Liew Menglu, gently wrapping his arms around her waist, and whispered in her ear, "Coach Liew, shall we start ying now?"


    Liew Menglu''s ears tickled.


    At the same time, a pair of restless hands.


    Wandered all over her body.


    At this moment, her cheeks and skin couldn''t help but flush a faint red.


    Liew Menglu was only wearing a dress today.


    In this situation, it was easy for Shen Yuan to have his way.


    "Shen Yuan, I haven''t washed yet....."


    Liew Menglu enjoyed herself, half-squinting her eyes.


    Her body involuntarily trembled.


    "Let''s washter."


    "What??"


    "Okay....."


    Liew Menglu suddenly thought of something else, "But... the curtains aren''t drawn...."


    "The Grand Hyatt uses one-way ss, and we''re on the 52nd floor with no building taller nearby."


    While speaking, Shen Yuan did not stop his hands, "Even if someone sees, let them see what''s happening."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    "You naughty person!" Liew Menglu yfully scolded.


    She had wanted to resist, but now she was too weak to stop him.


    Shen Yuan continued his maneuvers behind her back.


    The soft y, under Shen Yuan''s hands, seemed like a non-Newtonian fluid, transforming into various shapes.


    Soon after, everything simply happened.


    With his enhanced abilities, Shen Yuan first let Coach Liew adjust.


    Despite Coach Liew''s usually tough talk, she quickly cried uncle at such moments;


    The second time was in the bathroom, initially, it was just about taking a bath.


    But in such circumstances, it was impossible to stay calm.


    ...

 Chapter 80 My Other Best Friend Also Boarded a Luxury Cruise?

    The next day.


    Shen Yuan groggily opened his eyes and nced at the time on his cell phone, it was already 7:30 in the morning.


    The ckout curtains in the hotel were very effective; had it not been for checking the time, Shen Yuan would have thought it was still evening.


    Shen Yuan instinctively reached out beside him, his hand encountered smooth and pliant skin, prompting him to continue exploring restlessly.


    Liew Menglu''s figure was just too tempting to make mistakes with; those years spent as a fitness coach weren''t for nothing. There was no excess fat on her waist, which was very supple and slender, not to mention her buttocks, which were perky and round.


    Of course, the most crucial were those huge headlights.


    One in each hand, too much to grasp.


    Last night had been a thunderous event, totaling three times.


    To Shen Yuan''s delight, Liew Menglu was sensitive.


    Those who know, know.


    Before going to sleep, Liew Menglu had wanted to wear a bathrobe, but it was a rare opportunity for Shen Yuan to share a nket with Coach Liew, so naturally he wouldn''t let her have her way,


    Once in bed, with a mix of coaxing and deceiving, he got her to take off the robe, and holding onto those soft mounds of white y was when he finally had a good sleep.


    Currently, looking at Liew Menglu''s delicate face in her sleep, Shen Yuan couldn''t help the rush of thoughts and began to move his hands over her again.


    "Shen Yuan..."


    "I''m still not awake..."


    Liew Menglu, awakened by the disturbance, opened her eyes in a daze, only to find Shen Yuan, the rascal, was up to no good again.


    "It''s okay, you sleep, and I''ll do my thing."


    Shen Yuan didn''t care and continued his ball-ying exercise.


    "If you keep doing that..."


    "How can I sleep..."


    Liew Menglu felt like crying without tears; this guy Shen Yuan really didn''t know the meaning of pity and cherished her not at all, tormenting her until two in the morningst night.


    ... (A million words are omitted here)


    Half an hourter, Liew Mengluy on the bed, her breathing slightly rapid and her skin flushed red, her eyes lookingnguidly at the ceiling while also feeling a tearing sensation.


    She had already recovered quite a bitst night, but now, after being tormented again by Shen Yuan, she felt that pain once more.


    After resting for a while, Liew Menglu wrapped herself in a bathrobe, got up from the bed, her delicate feet stepping on the floor.


    It seemed she would have to focus on some specific training in the future, otherwise, as a prominent fitness coach, how could she let herself be so easily handled by a slender guy?


    "Shen Yuan, don''t you feel bad for me at all?"


    Liew Menglu pouted slightly, feeling dissatisfied.


    Shen Yuan''s lips curled in a minor smile, satisfied with Liew Menglu''s current state, but still spoke solemnly:


    "Lulu, how can you say I don''t feel bad for you? I usually go seven rounds in one night, but for you, I held back thest three times."


    "Need my help?"


    Shen Yuan gently added.


    "No need for that."


    "But don''t call me Lulu, alright? Use my full name, or Meng Lu, or if that doesn''t work, you can call me Coach Liew."


    It made Liew Menglu ufortable all over when she thought of Shen Yuan calling Chen Na "Nana" and calling her "Lulu".


    Shen Yuan had a mischievous smile, "It depends on my mood!"


    Thinking about the possibility of having luck on his side in the future, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but get a little excited.


    "....."


    Looking at Shen Yuan''s smirking face, Liew Menglu felt an itching in her teeth with the urge to punch him.


    Afterward, Liew Menglu went to the bathroom to freshen up, while Shen Yuan ordered the exclusive room service that came with the executive suite. Just as Liew Menglu finished washing up, the breakfast was delivered.


    Shen Yuan ordered abalone porridge, seafood ramen, toast, Turing sausage, and two sses of milk. He had lost a significant amount of fluidst night and again just now, needing proper replenishment.


    Worried that Liew Menglu might not eat these, since fitness coaches need to maintain a good figure, he also ordered extra sweet potatoes, eggs, oatmeal porridge, and some fruit, on top of that.


    Coach Liew nced at the breakfast on the table, her eyes sparkling slightly as she muttered, "You do have a bit of conscience."


    Liew Menglu couldn''t resist taking out her phone to take pictures. Shen Yuan had been in too much of a hurryst night, so she hadn''t had the chance to properly photograph her one-time stay in Grand Hyatt''s executive suite.


    She first took several photos of thevish breakfast, then snapped a few of the room''s interior, including the spectacr river view from the window, taking dozens of pictures in a row.


    "You didn''t get me in the photo, did you?"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but ask.


    "You''re a scumbag, anyway; what does it matter if you''re in the photo?"


    Liew Menglu gave a teasing smile, "Or are you afraid that Nana will see?"


    Instead of objecting when his weakness was exposed, Shen Yuan smiled and said, "I''m more worried about being seen by women other than Nana. Otherwise, how am I supposed to meet your friends through you?"


    "Ptui, you filthy scumbag!"


    "You already have us two, and you still want to continue being a jerk!"


    "I absolutely won''t introduce you to my other girlfriends!"


    Liew Menglu spat at him, then sat down and selected a grid of nine photos from the dozens she had taken, added the Grand Hyatt''s location, and posted it on her WeChat Moments.


    After doing all this, she started to enjoy her breakfast contentedly.


    Peeling an egg, Liew Menglu suddenly remembered something and felt a bit embarrassed, "Uh, Shen Yuan, I can''t wear my underwear anymore. I looked around just now, and there''s no disposable underwear here, what should I do?"


    Since Liew Menglu was sensitive, she was already overflowing before Shen Yuan initiated a full-on attackst night.


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help butugh, "If you don''t wear any, so be it. It''s good for your sister to breathe some free air asionally if you don''t wear any, especially since you have a skirt on over it."


    Executive suites had many privileges, not only exclusive meal service but also the option for the room manager to deliver other needed items. However, Shen Yuan just wanted to see Coach Liew in a predicament.


    "How can that be possible?!"


    Liew Menglu''s eyebrows shot up, "What if someone else sees?"


    Shen Yuan smiled, not quite serious, "They shouldn''t, that ck dress of yours is quite long, it should cover everything."


    "Is there really no other way?"


    Liew Menglu lightly bit her lip, still feeling the whole thing to be humiliating.


    Unable to hold back his amusement any longer, Shen Yuan stopped teasing her and took out his phone to contact the room manager to send over a set of disposable women''s lingerie, the room manager was a young woman too, so there was nothing inconvenient about it.


    After sending the WeChat message, Shen Yuan spoke up, "Let''s go buy a car today, you can pick any under three million."


    Shen Yuan was fairly satisfied with Meng Lu''s performance, in part because ofst night''s experience, and on the other hand because, even though she was green, she was actually quite wise.


    She didn''t take advantage of the situation beforest night started to demand a car or a house, or discuss any other conditions.


    Maybe some women, at a moment like the onest night, giving away their first time, might have talked money with a man.


    But Shen Yuan believed, I can give, but you must not ask for it actively.


    That''s an entirely different nature.


    Of course, if it were some other man, maybe he would be less generous after getting what he wanted, and discussing the price in advance could avoid troubleter.


    But Shen Yuan wasn''t like that, he couldn''t do such things, plus, he had the triple cashback from System.


    As for why he limited the budget to within three million, it wasn''t that Shen Yuan didn''t want to spend the money, after all, the more she spent, the more cashback Shen Yuan would get.


    It was mainly out of consideration for Chen Na''s feelings, since the house he bought for her was also close to three million, if he spent more than that on a car for Meng Lu this time, who knows what Nana would think.


    So Shen Yuan was still holding an attitude of fair treatment.


    While Liew Menglu was eating eggs, she thought she had misheard and looked up in disbelief, "Shen Yuan, could you repeat that?"


    Shen Yuan smiled lightly, "Pick any car under three million."


    Liew Menglu''s eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief. She thought she would have to wait a while to receive some sort of reward, yet happiness hade so suddenly!


    "Shen Yuan, I love you to death!"


    Putting down her egg, Liew Menglu pounced and nted two fervent kisses on Shen Yuan.


    "Damn, you just had a mouthful of egg yolk, isn''t that disgusting?"


    Shen Yuan''s face showed disgust as he wiped his face with a tissue.


    "You didn''t find me disgustingst night? Now you find me disgusting?"


    Liew Menglu couldn''t hide her tion and hummed, "Besides, what''s the big deal, I can lick it clean for you!"


    "....."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Liew Menglu cradled Shen Yuan''s cheeks in her hands, quickly showing the potential of a qualified lover. Had it not been for Shen Yuan having to help Lih Xiao moveter, he would have barely resisted the urge to pull her in for another go.


    "You can go buy it yourself. After you find one, send me the 4S shop''s ount, and then I''ll transfer the money directly."


    "Yay!"


    Liew Menglu excitedly waved her fists, after a moment of thought she tentatively asked, "I like the Porsche 911, it''s about two million, is that okay?"


    "That''s fine," Shen Yuan nodded.


    Upon hearing Shen Yuan''s approval, Liew Menglu became even more excited, shing him a sweet smile, "I''ve liked this car for a long time. Actually, I don''t understand all that power configuration stuff; I just like the Porsche brand and also its looks."


    "I even discussed it with Nana before, but she likes the Maserati MC20. I saw that one too, and it''s pretty nice."


    "Nana likes the MC20?"


    This piece of information caught Shen Yuan''s attention.


    Both the Porsche 911 and Maserati MC20 are two-door sports cars priced around two million, Shen Yuan had seen them when browsing Car Emperor as well.


    "Yeah."


    Upon hearing what Liew Menglu said, Shen Yuan pondered for a moment. He had already intended to reward Nana before; the house was bought, why not gift her a sports car as well.


    The two cars together cost over five million, and the cashback would be at least over ten million.


    "Are you thinking of buying a car for Nana too?" Liew Menglu cautiously asked.


    "Let''s be clear, I am considering it," Shen Yuan didn''t n to hide anything from Liew Menglu; she was going to find out sooner orter anyway.


    But byparing the two, Liew Menglu felt a slight sense of loss; after all, a house plus a car worth over two million summed up to over five million.


    Nana really is fortunate~


    Still, Meng Lu knew her priorities. This was not the moment to show any dissatisfaction. She suggested, "I could take Nana to look at cars, and if she''s too busy, I could go look for her and then drive it straight to her once it''s bought."


    "I''ll ask her opinion first," Shen Yuan still nned to consult Chen Na''s opinion and then tell her in person.


    Although the two are close friends, women can be very sensitive. If Liew Menglu broached the subject first, even an understanding Chen Na might feel ufortable.


    Meanwhile, Liew Menglu''s phone "ding-donged" with a notification, a WeChat message from Hou Qianqian.


    "Meng Lu, did you stay at Grand Hyattst night?"


    Hou Qianqian was at work and felt a premonition upon seeing Meng Lu''s social media post, for the Grand Hyatt is one of Star City''s most high-end hotels, and an executive suite there costs at least three thousand for a night.


    She felt the thing she least wanted to happen might have already transpired.


    "Yes, I was taken downst night, /crying emoji/"


    Liew Menglu, aware of Hou Qianqian''s thoughts, sent a pitiful WeChat message to her stic best friend.


    "Ah? With whom?"


    Hou Qianqian''s anxiety grew as she quickly replied back.


    Could it be that my other best friend also got on a luxury cruise?


    ...

 Chapter 81 Mr. Shen, Do I Have a Chance?

    "Who else could it be but Shen Yuan? Mainly, I was foolish. My heart softened, and I went along with him."


    Liew Menglu put on a show as though she was the victim.


    But in reality, her heart was filled with glee. unting before a close friend who couldn''t stand to see her do well¡ªoh, the feeling was just too good.


    This¡­


    Hou Qianqian''s suspicions were confirmed, and all at once she felt terrible. When three close friends were together, why was it that only she seemed to lead such a hard life?


    There was truly no justice in the world!!


    However, Hou Qianqian felt that Liew Menglu was being overly dramatic. For something that was mutually consensual, why put on such an act?


    As if someone forced you!


    Having been close friends for so many years, she knew Liew Menglu too well. From various behaviors, it was clear that she was the one actively pursuing Shen Yuan.


    "Meng Lu, this isn''t right, is it? After all, Nana is with Shen Yuan. Have you talked to her about this?"


    Hou Qianqian decided not to indulge Liew Menglu and went straight for the jugr, calling out her facade as the other woman.


    Seeing this message on WeChat, Liew Menglu smiled, evading the weighty issues and replied lightly, "Anyway, I don''t intend to be the main wife. Shen Yuan will talk to Nana about it, and I''m sure Nana will understand me."


    "By the way, do you know any salespeople for Porsche and Maserati? If you do, send me their business cards. I''m going to look at cars today."


    Being close friends, they knew each other through and through. Liew Menglu was well aware of what Hou Qianqian was thinking but such tactics were ineffective against her.


    So, she immediately steered the conversation to what really mattered.


    Having been a fitness coach for so long, she had quite a broadwork, including salespeople for Maserati and Porsche in her social circle, but she just wanted to ask Hou Qianqian, allowing her to experience the stark disparities in life.


    Hou Qianqian''s eyelid twitched, "Porsche and Maserati? Is Shen Yuan changing cars?"


    Liew Menglu added another stab, "No, he''s going to buy one for me."


    "....."


    Hou Qianqian''s scalp tingled. She might have doubted it if it had been any other man, but she had personally witnessed Shen Yuan spending 3 million to buy a house for Nana. Since Meng Lu had said so, it must be true he was going to buy one.


    Porsche or Maserati, those would all cost over a million, right?


    Hou Qianqian''s eyes reddened with jealousy.


    She really hadn''t expected Meng Lu''s favors to be so costly¡ªwere they really worth a million-dor luxury car for one night?!


    At this moment, Hou Qianqian very much wanted to ask Shen Yuan: Do I stand a chance?


    I don''t need a million-dor luxury car, even a BBA would do!


    Clearly, Hou Qianqian was soundly defeated in this exchange. Her heart was thoroughly pierced, and she still had to send over the business cards for Porsche and Maserati.


    Looking at the business cards that had appeared on her phone screen, Liew Menglu felt an immense satisfaction inside.


    At this time, the hotel manager had also delivered the disposable underwear.


    Liew Meng Lu was quite helpless because she wanted to dress herself, but Shen Yuan insisted on helping her. The embarrassing part was that the bra was too small, and it was very tight when she put it on.


    Coach Liew''s face blushed with embarrassment, nearly out of breath.


    The hotel manager probably underestimated Liew Meng Lu''s size¡ªCoach Liew had arge E cup.


    In reality, most Chinese girls'' sizes are around B, with many A''s, and having a C is already considered good among ordinary people, not to mention a D.


    So, an E like Coach Liew''s is quite rare in real life, which is why the hotel manager was neglectful.


    In the end, there was no choice but for Coach Liew to wear yesterday''s bra, although she could wear the new underwear.


    At this time, Shen Yuan also realized that Coach Liew''s Feel-Good Index towards him had increased. Last night during the basketball game, the highest value was 82, but now it had reached 86.


    A smile tugged at the corners of Shen Yuan''s mouth. It seemed that reaching a Feel-Good Index of 90 and getting the reward was now much closer.


    Afterward, Shen Yuan suggested that Coach Liew take a taxi to the 4S store by herself while he drove to Lih Xiao''s counselor''s home.


    Meanwhile, at Guanting Renovation Company.


    In the General Manager''s office, Wan Renmin was reviewingst month''s financial report with his head down. After a while, he looked up at Su Xuewei across from him and said earnestly,


    "Xuewei, you''ve been interning here for three months. Everyone can see that you work well; you really do a good job. Your master, Foo Zhengmei, also often praises you for being smart and learning quickly."


    "But to be a good home design consultant, you need more than professional skills; maintaining good customer rtions is equally important. What youck is the ability to interact with customers."


    "It just so happens that your master''s client yesterday is about your age; you should havemon topics to talk about. I suggest you start with this client to practice and enhance your interpersonal skills."


    "From time to time, you can show a bit of concern, not only with work, but alsomunicate on a personal level. You know, sometimes what moves customers is not necessarily the design proposal, but our service."


    Wan Renmin had observed carefullyst night; Shen Yuan had shown interest in Su Xuewei. Now, as long as Su Xuewei added fuel to the fire, the order would be a sure deal.


    After saying this, he asked, "Understand?"


    Su Xuewei lifted her confused gaze to Wan Renmin, then quickly lowered her head again and said, "Understood, Mr. Wan."


    Wan Renmin waved his hand, "Okay, go on."


    "Mm-hmm."


    Su Xuewei left Mr. Wan''s office and returned to her desk. She took a deep breath, took out her phone, and clicked on his profile to take a look.


    His screen name was "Windy," with an avatar of Luffy from One Piece. However, his Moments were set to show only the recent month''s content, and there had been no updatestely.


    At that moment, Foo Zhengmei came over, called Su Xuewei into her office, and asked, "Xuewei, what did Mr. Wan say to you just now?"


    Foo Zhengmei was her mentor, and they were very open with each other. Su Xuewei pursed her lips and said, "Mr. Wan wants me to interact more with Mr. Shen. He says my interpersonal skills are too weak and that I need more practice."


    Foo Zhengmei looked at the beautiful young woman in front of her, sighed softly, and after starting to speak then stopping, she finally said,


    "Mr. Wan is not wrong; interpersonal interaction is your weakness. But what I want to say is, no one is perfect in every aspect. If there''s something you''re good at, there will definitely be things you''re not good at."


    "Everything requires a step-by-step approach. If you feel pressured, you don''t need to rush this step¡ªyou can take your time. Do you understand?"


    Foo Zhengmei''s advice was heartfelt, her wordsced with concern. She said the same phrase, "Do you understand?" but the meaning she conveyed was utterly different, filling Su Xuewei with a warm glow inside.


    "Actually, these are not the kind of things I should say, but in you, I see my younger self. I too grew up groping my way forward just like you are now."


    "Just be yourself and don''tpromise too much," Foo Zhengmei added another line.


    Su Xuewei nodded vigorously: "I understand, Master."


    "Alright, go ahead."


    Back at her desk, Su Xuewei took out her phone, a trace of defiance flickering in her beautiful eyes.


    She understood her master wanted the best for her, but this was a step she ultimately had to take.


    She then sent Shen Yuan a WeChat message: "Mr. Shen, good morning/emjio. Sun/"


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan was driving. Seeing Su Xuewei''s WeChat message, he smiled knowingly.


    Shen Yuan: "Morning. We should be about the same age, just call me Shen Yuan."


    Su Xuewei: "My master says that I should use honorifics with clients. I''ll still call you Mr. Shen."


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help butugh. Such a silly girl!


    Instead of continuing to message on WeChat, he called Chen Na and said gently after the call connected, "Na Babe, what are you doing?"


    "I''m at the coffee shop, learning to make coffee with Xiaoqiu," came Chen Na''s voice over the phone.


    Shen Yuan: "How far have you gotten? Last time, I remember you were working on cappinos."


    Chen Na: "Now I''m learningttes. I''m almost there. When will youe by to try it?"


    Shen Yuan: "I''m a bit busy these next few days. I''m not sure when I''ll be free, but I have some good news for you."


    Chen Na: "What is it?"


    Shen Yuan: "I''m nning to buy you a car to rece that Fit."


    In fact, Shen Yuan had thought about creating a surprise by directly ordering a Maserati MC20 for Chen Na. She used to be a car saleswoman and understood cars, having definite preferences for configurations and colors.


    So he decided it would be better to go with her preferences and let her choose for herself.


    "Ah?"


    Chen Na was taken aback and a bit slow to react. She had just purchased a house not long ago¡ªwhy was he now buying her a car?


    She untied her apron and stepped out from behind the bar, trying to persuade him, "Shen Yuan, don''t waste your money. I already have a car to drive; it''s just for getting around. There''s no need."


    "Listen to me, buying a car for my woman is nothing. We''re not short on money," Shen Yuan said without a doubt.


    He used to despise domineering CEOs in TV dramas¡ªnever expecting to one day be the very thing he disliked.


    Shen Yuan sighed to himself.


    "Um..."


    Chen Na was at a loss, but Shen Yuan spoke very assertively, and she didn''t dare to rebuke him. Then Shen Yuan asked, "What kind of car do you like? Don''t settle for something cheap; get something with a bit of ir."


    Nana was a thrifty girl who had wanted to save money when buying a house. Shen Yuan guessed she''d probably want a B-ss car valued around two or three hundred thousand this time too. But he was aiming to cash in rebates and couldn''t let her choose a cheap model.


    "Shen Yuan, there''s no need for anything too expensive," she demurred.


    "A regr B-ss car will do, like an Audi A4 or a simr model."


    Just as Shen Yuan expected, Chen Na went for a B-ss car.


    "No!"


    Shen Yuan firmly said, "It can''t be a car worth less than 2 million."


    "2 million??"


    Chen Na gasped. She had just bought a house close to 3 million, and now a car worth 2 million?


    No, not less than 2 million¡ªwhich meant it had to be at least over 2 million!


    Just as men have their dream cars, many women also have their favorite cars in mind, and Chen Na''s top pick was the Maserati MC20¡ªa two-door sports car with a 3.0T engine and 630 horsepower.


    Of course, what she loved most was the MC20''s appearance.


    "Shen Yuan... that''s too expensive..."


    Chen Na was too embarrassed to ept it. Although she was like a caged canary, this gift was extremelyvish. She had hesitated for a long time over the previous house, and now it was a supercar.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    "Your birthday ising up soon, right? This is your early birthday present. Don''t worry about the money; your man is rich!"


    Shen Yuan dered with a domineering CEO tone again.


    Thest time they bought the house, Shen Yuan saw Nana''s ID number. She was turning 27 early next month, and that time was fast approaching.


    After he helped Chen Na and Liew Menglu buy their cars, he would have at least twenty-something million in hand. Shen Yuan also nned to reward himself by buying another car for himself.


    The Defender was nice, but with the members of his ''harem'' driving sports cars worth over 2 million, driving the Defender did seem somewhat beneath his status.


    "Shen Yuan..."


    Between the big house and the luxury car, Chen Na couldn''t help but be moved, feeling an indescribable flutter in her heart. Suddenly, she really wanted to see him.


    However, Shen Yuan just chuckled and said, "No problem. You can just thank me properly when we meet next time."


    "..."

 Chapter 82 Its Hard to be a Scumbag

    "Nana, if something happened between me and Liew Menglu, would you mind?"


    Shen Yuan said on the phone.


    He couldn''t keep this a secret forever; it was better toe clean proactively than for Chen Na to hear about it through Hou Qianqian or Liew Menglu.


    Of course, no woman would be indifferent to such a matter, but Shen Yuan wanted to hear her true thoughts.


    On the other end of the phone, Chen Na was momentarily dazed. Although she had mentally prepared herself, hearing it from Shen Yuan still made her heart feel heavy.


    It was quite a while before she said in a muffled voice, "Do you want to hear the truth?"


    "Of course."


    Shen Yuan replied.


    Taking a deep breath, Chen Na tried to calm herself, but she couldn''t help feeling heartache. Who would want their loved one to have someone else, especially when that other woman was her close friend?


    "I mind, but I know I don''t have the right to mind. Give me some time, and I''ll try to ept it and slowly adjust my mindset."


    Chen Na''s voice was choked up, and her words made Shen Yuan feel a twinge of heartache.


    "Nana, your ce in my heart is irreceable; no one can take your spot."


    Shen Yuan said earnestly.


    "Really?"


    Though skeptical, Chen Na still wanted to ask.


    "Of course."


    "Shen Yuan, you''ve only ever said this to me, right?"


    Chen Na needed to reconfirm.


    "Certainly, only you, I''ve never said it to anyone else."


    Shen Yuan replied with certainty,


    "Alright then, I''ll trust you once more."


    With that, Chen Na felt a little better, gently wiping the tears from the corner of her eye, and continued:


    "Shen Yuan, I don''t ask for much. Just take a day or two each week to have a cup of coffee I''ve made at the cafe ore by for a meal at home when you have time. That''s all I need."


    "I''m grateful you told me all this. You could have chosen not to, and I know you did it because you care about me."


    As she spoke, her voice began to falter again.


    Even though she couldn''t have him all to herself, she could at least have a part of him.


    This was how Chen Na consoled herself before she said, "Next time something like this happens, you don''t have to tell me. I''m afraid it will make me sad again."


    Shen Yuan also felt moved. He had anticipated Chen Na''s reaction, but it was more intense than he had imagined.


    "I''lle over tonight to keep youpany, as a way to make amends, okay?"


    Shen Yuan said tenderly.


    "Is tonight''spensation for real?"


    Chen Na caught her breath, wiping away the tears from her eyes.


    "Definitely, you know what kind of person I am."


    Shen Yuan swore he hadn''t had any ulterior motives just now.


    Chen Na recalled Shen Yuan''s cheesy "lies" and couldn''t help butugh angrily, "Your character... do you even have character?"


    "Of course, I do!"


    "Alright, you''ll see tonight~"


    Shen Yuan exchanged a few more endearments with Chen Na, helping her gradually calm down, before instructing her to take time to look at cars and then hanging up the phone.


    However, facing Chen Na''s heartfelt emotions, Shen Yuan felt a tinge of guilt.


    "Damn it, being a scumbag is tough!"


    Shen Yuan sighed to himself, wondering how other men who juggle multiple rtionships manage to do it.


    Before long, Shen Yuan arrived at the bottom of the apartment building. There were two cardboard boxes on the first floor, which seemed to be from Lih Xiao and her group.


    So Shen Yuan climbed up to the sixth floor in one breath, the door was open, and Lih Xiao and Lih Meng were preparing to carry a cardboard box downstairs.


    The sisters were moving today, so they were dressed in loose casual wear. But even so, it was hard to hide their good figures.


    It was hot today, and they had many heavy items to carry, so Lih Xiao''s forehead was dotted with fine sweat beads, and her white T-shirt was also damp with sweat, clinging tight to her body and entuating her full chest and slim waist.


    "Shen Yuan, you''re here."


    Lih Xiao, busy at work, managed a smile upon seeing Shen Yuan.


    And Lih Meng, knowing Shen Yuan was there to help with the move, was more pleasant than her usual aloofness, though she did not greet him.


    Shen Yuan didn''t exchange many pleasantries either, as he was there to help the counselor move. Without further ado, he carried the cardboard boxes downstairs.


    Besides boxes, there were also two or three old snakeskin bags.


    After several trips, Shen Yuan was also sweating profusely.


    And Lih Xiao and Lih Meng weren''t idle either. Unable to move therge boxes, they carried things like washbasins, buckets, or some backpacks and small cases, which were rtively easy for them.


    A woman''s luggage is never light, let alone that of two women. Shen Yuan had to fold down the back seats just to fit all their stuff.


    But as a result, only one person could ride in Shen Yuan''s car now.


    Wiping the sweat from her forehead, Lih Xiao said to Lih Meng, "Since thendy''sing overter anyway, you wait to check the house with her. After you give her the keys, just take a cab over."


    "Okay."


    Lih Meng nodded without any objections, then took a few nces at therge vehicle. She had some understanding of car brands and recognized from the emblem that it was a Land Rover.


    Even though she didn''t know the specific model, she knew it mustn''t be cheap.


    Before Shen Yuan arrived, her sister had mentioned that this student''s family had be quite well-off, and he was also trading stocks and doing business. So, it seemed that her sister''s designer bag was likely genuine.


    Considering Shen Yuan''s eagerness today, it was a sure bet he was interested in her sister.


    Though men are no good, she had no right to stop her sister from chasing her happiness.


    But, a teacher-student romance...


    Lih Meng shook her head inwardly, feeling somewhat ufortable with the idea.


    Shen Yuan sat in the driver''s seat, waiting for Lih Xiao to fasten her seatbelt before pressing the gas pedal and heading towards their destination.


    The sisters'' new rented apartment was in Dongsheng Neighborhood, closer to the International campus. Though an oldplex, it required security clearance to enter and had gardens and elevators¡ªthe environment and facilities were much nicer than here.


    "Don''t take it personally, Shen Yuan. My sister is just like that," Lih Xiao exined.


    "It''s no big deal. I think she''s been much friendlier to me than thest couple of times," Shen Yuan replied.


    "That''s because you helped us move today. She wouldn''t dare to show attitude," Lih Xiao said with augh, and then continued, "Actually, she wasn''t like this at first. She had a boyfriend in college. I''ve seen his photos; he was quite handsome, looked schrly with sses."


    "They were deeply in love, and since it was a long-distance rtionship, they once argued and didn''t meet for Christmas. After mulling it over, Lih Meng went to his campus to apologize, only to see him holding hands with another girl."


    "Lih Meng was heartbroken. She wanted to confront them but didn''t dare, so she followed them around. From the campus, they went straight to a hotel to book a room¡ªand in the midst of that, the guy still had the audacity to send Lih Meng a festive greeting message."


    "After returning, Lih Meng cried in her dorm for days. When I went to see her, her eyes were swollen from crying. That experience pretty much turned her off menpletely."


    The incident was long past, and Lih Xiao recounted the story calmly.


    Although Shen Yuan felt it was like looking in a mirror, he still indignantly said, "What a scumbag. That kind of man is a scourge on society!"


    Lih Xiao couldn''t help butugh and lift her beautiful eyes, "You''re not like that, are you? I remember how Zhou Wanting dumped you at the school gate."


    "Of course not. I should be the most romantic type of man," Shen Yuan said earnestly, then turned his head to ask, "How about you, Lih Xiao? What''s your attitude towards men?"


    Lih Xiao was slightly startled, unustomed to this address since Shen Yuan always called her "Advisor" or "Teacher Lih Xiao," never using her first name by itself.


    Lih Xiao unconsciously smoothed her ck hair and replied, "Well, I guess I''m neutral. I haven''t had the kind of experience my sister had, so I don''t have an aversion to men."


    "What do you think of me, then?"


    At this moment, caught at a red light, Shen Yuan turned to look straight at Lih Xiao.


    Huh?


    Lih Xiao was taken aback, her heart rate increasing as she tried to process this sudden question, unsure of how to answer.


    She admitted to herself that of all the male students she taught, she enjoyed interacting with Shen Yuan the most.


    But she wasn''t sure if this was the affection of a teacher for her student, or something more between a man and a woman.


    Shen Yuan joked with a teasing smile, "Come on, it was just a joke. Why so nervous?"


    Lih Xiao let out a relieved sigh. While Shen Yuan was driving, she stole a few nces at him¡ªhis distinct profile softened with a faint smile, exuding a certain charm.


    Did she like him?


    Lih Xiao wasn''t sure, but she felt the thought was inappropriate. She was Shen Yuan''s teacher, after all!


    Yet she felt a twinge of disappointment because Shen Yuan had said it was just a joke...n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    She was also unsure if Shen Yuan was joking or if he was serious. If it was thetter, she didn''t know how to reject him. Just thinking about it tangled her emotions into knots.


    Lih Xiao shook her head lightly, breaking away from her inner turmoil to steer the conversation back to the official business:


    "Shen Yuan, at thest project group meeting, it was decided that Fu Yingzi from the Youth League''s news center will help you screen and evaluate the students applying for investment. She willpile and summarize all the applications received by the Youth League, then hand them over to you."


    "Furthermore, an activity ssroom has been allocated to you. You can use it as your office in the future. Yingzi has the key and will show you around. I''ll send you her WeChat contactter."


    "Okay."


    Shen Yuan nodded thoughtfully.


    He knew Fu Yingzi, the head of the broadcast station at the news center, in the same grade and faculty as him, but not the same major.


    In the evenings, he could always hear her voice delivering the news.


    The girl''s voice could vary tremendously. Rumor had it she also worked part-time as a voice actor, bing a voice talent.


    Such a girl was like a blessing for those who loved voices¡ªOld Cao''s ideal type. Every time he heard Fu Yingzi''s voice, he would howl in excitement.


    .....

 Chapter 83 Forbidden Love

    After arriving at the Dongsheng Neighborhood, Shen Yuan parked the car and started to help Lih Xiao unload her luggage. Fortunately, there was an elevator here, otherwise, carrying luggage up the stairs would have really been exhausting.


    In fact, Shen Yuan could have called the movers to help Lih Xiao, and she would have gotten a triple return on her expenses, but if he did that, Lih Xiao wouldn''t have been able to see him panting and struggling with the luggage.


    So Shen Yuan decided to move it himself.


    Sure enough, when Shen Yuan brought thest snakeskin bag into the house, Lih Xiao''s Feel-good Index experienced a change, rising from 67 to 69.


    However, after busying himself all morning, it only increased by two points, while Coach Liew managed to increase it by seven points in just two hours the previous night. Byparison, the progress with Lih Xiao was indeed slower.


    It seems like there''s a long road ahead~


    "Huff~"


    Shen Yuan put thest cardboard box into the living room, took a deep breath, and subconsciously wiped the sweat from his forehead.


    "Shen Yuan, here."


    A slender and fair arm handed over a bottle of mineral water. Shen Yuan smiled, reached out to take the mineral water, but as he took the bottle, his hand brushed against Lih Xiao''s delicate hand.


    Like she had been electrocuted, Lih Xiao quickly pulled away, and said with feigned annoyance, "What are you doing~"


    "My mistake, my mistake~"


    Shen Yuan grinned.


    Lih Xiao huffed and ignored the student who took advantage of her with his hands and mouth.


    They had just moved the luggage upstairs, and there was still a lot to do, such as bringing the corresponding bags to the bedroom or kitchen, and tidying up the room.


    Lih Xiao nned to move her clothes to the bedroom first, so she grabbed a snakeskin bag and started walking inward.


    "Hiss~"


    What she didn''t expect was that the quality of this old snakeskin bag was so poor, it tore as soon as she pulled it, and the clothes inside fell all over the floor.


    To make things more embarrassing, those that fell were all her intimates.


    Lih Xiao''s cheeks instantly turned crimson, and she hurriedly squatted down to pick them up.


    If she had known, she wouldn''t have used the snakeskin bag....


    It was something she had kept since college, and she never threw it away thinking it could be used for moving.


    Seeing these things he shouldn''t have seen, Shen Yuan''s eyelids twitched involuntarily, thinking to himself that the counselor was really innocent.


    Because the colors of those clothes were mostly white, pink, or light blue, with none of those bold red or ck hues.


    As for the styles, they were quite in without anyce or hollow-out designs.


    Lih Xiao, with her face still flushed, didn''t dare look at Shen Yuan''s expression. She quickly gathered the fallen bras and panties and stuffed them into the snakeskin bag.


    But the drawstring of the snakeskin bag had broken; it couldn''t be pulled or carried, only pushed. Lih Xiao, with her small strength, pushed it slowly. Eventually, Shen Yuan couldn''t stand by any longer, so he walked over to help her push it.


    "Thank you."


    Lih Xiao, with a bright red face, whispered her thanks from behind, her head down.


    "No need to thank me, let''s sleep together when you''re free."


    Shen Yuan said cheerfully.


    "You... "


    Lih Xiao looked at Shen Yuan''s back, wanting to retort, but how could she win verbally against such a rogue?


    "Shen Yuan, you worked hard today. Let me treat you to lunch."


    Lih Xiao shifted the subject.


    After Shen Yuan ced the snakeskin bag properly, he turned around and said, "Actually, there are other ways to show gratitude besides eating."


    "Then how should I...."


    "Mmm...."


    Shen Yuan pinned Lih Xiao against the wall and began to cast a spell on her tender lips.


    Lih Xiao''s eyes widened instinctively, not expecting Shen Yuan to be so bold as to kiss her outright. She tried to pull away instinctively, but her strength was naturally weak, and moving luggage had made her somewhat fatigued; now, she had even less energy to resist.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Shen Yuan, savoring the faint fragrance emanating from Lih Xiao, automatically ced his hands on her soft waist, then began to slowly move them up.


    "Mmm...."


    Lih Xiao wriggled to escape, but Shen Yuan''s movements seemed to have a magical power that made her feel weak all over, even draining thest of her strength.


    Later on, Shen Yuan released his mouth from hers to let Lih Xiao''s breathing even out a bit, but his movements didn''t stop¡ªhe gently bit her ear.


    "Thump thump!"


    A sudden knock on the door came from outside, probably Lih Meng returning. Shen Yuan timely stopped his actions and put down the softened y in his arms.


    Lih Xiao was even more startled, if her sister were to see this, she''d be doomed!


    But at this moment, she was powerless to do anything but lean against the wall. If it weren''t for hooking her arms around Shen Yuan''s neck, she would have already slid down. The button at her back had been undone by Shen Yuan, and with teeth clenched, Lih Xiao looked at Shen Yuan with pleading and urgent eyes.


    "It''s okay, I''ll help you."


    Shen Yuan touched her lips, signaling her to rx, then reached forward to button her up, smoothed out the T-shirt, and then helped her sit down on the couch.


    After he had done all this, Shen Yuan went to open the door.


    "Where''s my sister?"


    Lih Meng looked at Shen Yuan with surprise.


    Shen Yuan casually answered, "Your sister''s a bit tired, resting on the couch for a bit."


    "Oh."


    Lih Meng entered the room and saw Lih Xiao indeed sitting on the couch, but she seemed off, as her skin was flushed, and her gaze somewhat dazed.


    Could it be, she got heatstroke from moving?


    Lih Meng hurried over, concerned, "Sister, are you okay?"


    "I''m fine, just need to rest a while."


    Lih Xiao feignedposure and shook her head.


    "Why is your face so red?"


    "I was just moving stuff."


    "Let me get you some water."


    Lih Xiao breathed a sigh of relief inwardly, feeling fortunate. Thankfully, Lih Meng didn''t associate that thought with anything else, otherwise, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn''t wash him clean.


    But Shen Yuan, that girl, really had some nerve!


    That was the first kiss!


    Lih Xiao felt annoyed, but he was utterly helpless. He turned his head to nce at Shen Yuan, and that girl was still smiling!


    Humph!


    Feeling a bit uneasy, Lih Xiao rested for a while before suggesting they go out for lunch.


    After lunch, Shen Yuan, the unconcerned fellow, went back to school. He had already added Fu Yingzi on WeChat, and the two had agreed to meet in the afternoon.


    Lih Xiao, who didn''t have sses that afternoon, went home with Lih Meng to continue packing.


    "Sis, what exactly do you think of this student?"


    While they were packing luggage in the living room, Lih Meng couldn''t help asking.


    Thinking she had given something away, Lih Xiao unnaturally brushed her hair and asked, "What do you mean?"


    "Don''t y dumb with me. I''ve seen through it. Your student definitely has ideas, and you two are so close, it''s not just a normal teacher-student rtionship," said Lih Meng.


    "Um..."


    Lih Xiao''s cheeks couldn''t help but redden a bit. "Actually, I don''t know. I''m not quite sure."


    Seeing the look on her sister''s face, Lih Meng sighed softly. "It''s over, I knew it, you''ve got spring fever."


    "Actually, setting aside that he''s your student, he''s pretty okay in all aspects, but I always feel he''s not very reliable."


    After pondering, Lih Meng added, "The main thing is what you think."


    "You don''t object?"


    Lih Xiao felt it was a bit strange.


    "Would my objection make a difference? It''s your life, I don''t have the right to interfere. But I still want to remind you to keep your eyes peeled, observe more, and see if this person is worth your love."


    "..."


    Meanwhile.


    Shen Yuan drove back to the international campus. She had recently added Fu Yingzi on WeChat, and since she had sses in the afternoon, they agreed to meet at 3:50 PM.


    By the time Shen Yuan got back to dormitory 503, it was already past 1 PM. Pushing the door open, Ye Zhiyang and Cao Shunjin were shooting the breeze.


    "Yuan bro, you''re back?"


    Ye Zhiyang said with a smile.


    "Yeah, what''s up?"


    Shen Yuan looked up at Ye Zhiyang, puzzled as to why this guy had beening to their dormitory so oftentely.


    "Hehe, just here to chat with you guys."


    Ye Zhiyang said with a simple smile.


    Lately, with Shen Yuan absent from school, they had no idea what had happened.


    Ever since Lui Zhaojiang and Kong Zongping personally invited Shen Yuan for a meal at the dorm, it had caused quite a stir in the ss, and everyone was specting that Shen Yuan''s background was definitely not simple.


    Furthermore, the news that Shen Yuan had switched to driving a Defender had spread from the mouths of Ye Zhiyang and Huang Haibao.


    Having a ssmate with connections and money, many people were thinking of getting in his good graces.


    It wasn''t just Ye Zhiyang; other male students from the ss would often visit dorm 503, keeping Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin so busy that they didn''t even have time to y games or read novels, always chatting about gossip with them.


    This was quite normal, after all, there were quite a few who used to suck up to Li Zhanpeng, but now those people felt he wasn''t worth it and were looking for someone else to tter.


    However, Shen Yuan hadn''t been back to school these past few days. Some who hade to see him twice without sess gradually stoppeding. But Ye Zhiyang was persistent, insisting on visiting once in the morning, afternoon, and evening.


    Shen Yuan himself didn''t care about these things. He estimated that as the entrepreneurship base''s projects gradually unfolded, his influence at school would grow everrger.


    "Where''s Old Huang?"


    Shen Yuan looked around and noticed someone was missing from the dorm.


    "That damn dog went to have lunch with Tian Yuping. Goddamn, I spent half a bottle of hairspray this morning just to fix up those few strands of his hair," Cao Shunjin cursed, unclear whether he was annoyed at Old Huang going on a date or at the loss of hairspray.


    Ye Zhiyang also sighed. After three years of college, he and Old Cao were in the same boat, setting off firecrackers on their own. If Shen Yuan had someone, they would just ept it, as he was handsome and rich.


    But Huang Haibao was no better than him, and yet he managed to find someone, which was rather upsetting for them.


    "This kid is doing alright."


    Shen Yuan smiled. "Weren''t you supposed to go this weekend?"


    Cao Shunjin said sourly, "He''s been super attentive these past few days, so Tian Yuping agreed to go out to eat with him."


    "I see."


    Shen Yuan responded nomittally, nning to take a shower and then a nap, as there were still two hours until his meet-up with Fu Yingzi.


    10 minutester, Huang Haibao returned to the dorm, dragging his heavy steps.


    "Old Huang, how was your battle?"


    Ye Zhiyang couldn''t help asking.


    "Battle?"


    Huang Haibao leaned against the dorm door and sneered, "What fucking battle? It''s more like casualties."


    Cao Shunjin and Ye Zhiyang looked at each other, baffled.


    Shen Yuan had juste out from the shower and sensing something off, he stepped forward to ask, "Old Huang, what''s the matter?"


    "Old Third, I''m such a damn fool!"


    Unable to hold back any longer, Huang Haibao shouted painfully, "That bitch Tian Yuping called out 5 girls today and had me foot a lunch bill of 1800 at the restaurant!"


    "....."

 Chapter 84 Voice Actress Girl

    "Go ahead and tell us."


    Ye Zhiyang and Cao Shunjin couldn''t help but want tough, but they still gathered around Huang Haibao, eager to hear what it was all about.


    "Tian Yuping said everyoneing to dinner today is her bestie and they were here to check me out. She hinted that I had to get along with her besties, saying whether she''d agree or not would depend on their opinion too."


    "I didn''t expect my first date to actually be one against many!"


    Huang Haibao felt a surge of anger in his chest and gritted his teeth, "Damn her! Taking me for a fool!"


    Cao Shunjin''s face turned red from holding back, and Ye Zhiyang also covered his mouth, trying his best not tough aloud.


    Seeing their expressions, Huang Haibao cursed, "You two are really killing me, how can you stillugh?"


    "Cough cough."


    Cao Shunjin cleared his throat, trying to suppress hisughter, and said in an experienced tone:


    "Old Huang, finding a partner is important, but you have to learn to discern too. I told you before, Tian Yuping is not a good girl, but you insisted on jumping into the firepit."


    Old Cao had never said such a thing at that time, and Huang Haibao wanted to retort, but in the end, Shen Yuan spoke up and said something fair:


    "Old Huang, look at it from another angle, at least you''ve gained some experience. This tuition fee of 1800, it''s not too much."


    "You should know how many suck-ups out there spend tens of thousands and haven''t even got a whiff of her underwear."


    With such aparison, Huang Haibao felt much more bnced in his mind, though the 1800 was half a month''s living expenses, and it still felt somewhat reluctant.


    Shen Yuan came over and patted his shoulder, "It''s alright, with the experience from this time, you won''t be fooled next time."


    Thinking about it, a girl as hypocritical and realistic as Tian Yuping definitely wouldn''t fancy Old Huang. But if she didn''t like him, that was fine, tricking someone into a meal was just too much.


    However, there was also a bright side to the incident. At least Old Huang wouldn''t sink deeper into trouble.


    Huang Haibao sighed with unspeakable frustration, "Old Third, you''re a man who never knows the hunger of another, you don''t understand how hard it is for us to find a partner."


    Shen Yuan smiled, "Don''t always focus on the pretty girls, lower your standards a bit."


    "Ah~"


    Huang Haibao listlessly took off his shoes, climbed onto his bed, covered himself with the duvet, and tried to numb himself with sleep.


    Shen Yuan also prepared to go back to bed for a nap, when Ye Zhiyang suddenly stopped him, "Shen Yuan,st time Old Kong and Old Lui came to the dorm to invite you for dinner, what was that all about?"


    Hearing this question, Cao Shunjin was also curious. He didn''t entirely understand the specifics either, and Huang Haibao also poked his head out from under the covers, looking at Shen Yuan with an inquisitive gaze.


    "I n to invest in the university''s entrepreneurship base, so now I am the investor, and the university is the investee."


    Shen Yuan didn''t n to keep it from them; the matter would be known to all very soon.


    "Investing?"


    The three of them widened their eyes in unison.


    Things like buying a Land Rover and keeping a mistress off campus were already shocking enough, and now Shen Yuan was even nning to invest in a school project?


    "Hmm."


    Shen Yuan nodded lightly.


    "How much are you investing?"


    Cao Shunjin stammered as he spoke.


    Old Huang and Ye Zhiyang''s throats went dry as they stared nkly at Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan held up one finger, "About this much."


    Ye Zhiyang struggled to suppress the urge to swallow and tentatively asked, "One million?"


    Shen Yuan smiled, "Add another zero."


    "Sss..."


    The three of them looked at each other and gasped in unison.


    Investing 10 million!


    If Shen Yuan had said this half a month ago, they would have never believed him; after all, back then Shen Yuan was so broke that Huang Haibao had to pay every time they went to a snack bar.


    But now, having witnessed Shen Yuan buying a Land Rover and the university leaders personallying to invite him for dinner, this definitely couldn''t be false.


    Yet the number was staggeringly huge!


    Ye Zhiyang had seen Shen Yuan invest 300,000 at the caf¨¦ once, so he thought 1 million sounded reasonable, but he didn''t expect him to be investing 10 million!


    A whole 10 million, just like that. How much must his actual worth be?


    Being humans just like him, they suddenly felt an terrible disparity in life circumstances. His university life was so rich and exciting¡ªdriving luxury cars, dating school beauties, keeping mistresses off campus, maybe even more than one.


    And now he was even willing to invest 10 million in a school project?


    Byparison, they felt like they had been doing nothing worthwhile for the past three years of university!


    They hadn''t learned much, hadn''t dated any girls, let alone invested and made money.


    "Shen Yuan, that entrepreneurship base, I saw the school''s documentst time. Since you are the investor, you must have the right to decide which students get the investment, right?"


    Ye Zhiyang was quick to sense an opportunity amid the shock. He moved closer to Shen Yuan''s bed, casting a hopeful look, "I''ve always had an idea to start a business. What do you think about me?"


    Ye Zhiyang frequented dorm 503, always waiting for this moment. In such a time, of course, he had to grab the opportunity!


    Shen Yuan pondered for a while, "You can submit an application form and a business n. I''ll evaluate it, but the chances are quite slim."


    "Why?"


    Ye Zhiyang asked, puzzled.


    "Because there will definitely be many applicants, and I need to make aprehensive consideration. I must maintain fairness and impartiality."


    Shen Yuan definitely wouldn''t consider Ye Zhiyang, but since he was a ssmate, he wanted to refuse politely. It wasn''t possible to just say youcked something that other girls had, right?N?v(el)B\\jnn


    "I have so many pretty girls to invest in, why would I invest in a guy like you?"


    "Shen Yuan, when the timees, take a look at my business n. It will absolutely wow you," Ye Zhiyang persisted, thumping his chest.


    "Alright, we''ll talk about it then," Shen Yuan said, waving his hands dismissively, not saying much else. He then began to feel drowsy. There were quite a few tasks lined up for the afternoon, including meeting Yingzi and signing an agreement at the Youth League Committee.


    At that moment, Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin''s expressions were somewhatplicated. Damn, had Shen Yuan''s influence really grown this much in just half a month?


    How much had Old Third actually made with Bitcoin?


    It was kind of sad when they thought about it; they struggled even to find partners, yet Shen Yuan had soared to the peak of life!


    ...


    When the rm rang at 3:30 PM, Shen Yuan woke up and got out of bed. Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin were also packing up their stuff, and seeing Shen Yuan rise, they asked in surprise, "You''re going to ss too?"


    No wonder they were surprised, as Shen Yuan hadn''t been to the academic building in at least half a month.


    "No, I''m headed to the cafeteria," Shen Yuan replied without much exnation. For him, attending ss was now irrelevant. With the entrepreneurship base project, even if he failed, the Youth League Committee and the school would ensure he graduated smoothly.


    Of course, with his financial resources, a diploma from a second-tier college was practically useless, so he didn''t care much.


    "Oh right, next week there''s a recruitment event..."


    "Uh, never mind."


    Huang Haibao had wanted to say, "There''s a recruitment introduction next week, do you want to go?" but realized it was pointless to ask since Old Third was already financially set. Why would he bother working?


    Shen Yuan nced at him curiously but didn''t inquire further, continuing down the stairs.


    He and Yingzi had agreed to meet in the cafeteria. Although it wasn''t mealtime, there were still plenty of students sitting on stainless steel chairs, chatting andughing.


    "Shen Yuan!"


    A sweet and pleasant voice suddenly called out. Shen Yuan instinctively turned his head and spotted Yingzi.


    Yingzi had an oval face and auburn hair, a high-bridged nose, and cherry lips. Today, she wore a blue crop top and washed-out denim shorts, her long, shapely legs covered by white socks and sneakers.


    The whole persona radiated a lively, youthful vibe, andbined with her sweet voice, she truly looked like the very picture of an energetic sweet girl.


    "Have you been waiting long?"


    Shen Yuan sat down beside Yingzi and asked.


    The two knew each other, but they had never interacted face-to-face like this before.


    Because both of them had a certain reputation in their department. Yingzi was known for her beauty and her versatile voice, as well as being the head of the broadcasting station, making her the campus goddess in many boys'' hearts.


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan was known for supposedly dating several upperssmen women, a reputation that preceded him.


    "Not at all, I just finished ss and just got here," Yingzi replied animatedly, her familiar personality shining through as she shed Shen Yuan a sweet smile.


    Her smile revealed dimples, easily giving off an approachable illusion.


    However, ording to Shen Yuan''s understanding, as of now, Yingzi had not epted Old Cao''s WeChat request, nor could anyone add her on QQ.


    There had been boys in their ss who had tried to pursue her, all of whom were unequivocally rejected, which indicated that she was quite picky.


    "Then let''s get straight to business, have you been to check out the activity room? Does it have the facilities?" Shen Yuan asked.


    "I''ve checked, the activity room is divided into two parts, and it''s filled with a lot of discarded desks and chairs. It''s also been a long time since it was cleaned, so there''s a lot of dust," Yingzi replied earnestly, her eyes sparkling: "Secretary Lui has already mentioned that they will clear the facilities out in the next two days, and then clean it up."


    As a student cadre of the Youth League Committee, Yingzi was more informed than the average student. So, she knew that Shen Yuan was nning to invest 10 million in the entrepreneurship base.


    "Okay," Shen Yuan nodded and scrutinized Yingzi for a few seconds: "Besides the work arranged by the Youth League, I also have some tasks here that I need your help with. Would that be okay?"


    "Of course," Yingzi agreed without hesitation.


    In fact, securing a job with Shen Yuan was something she had volunteered for; she was eager to establish more connections with him in other ways.


    "Help me pick out a set of solid wood office desks and chairs, and a sofa set too. Choose ones of good quality, environmentally friendly, and with less odor. Once you''ve picked them out, send me the bill and I''ll pay for it."


    "Also, help me get a count of all the currently operational businesses on campus, like the milk tea shop, fruit store, campus supermarket, courier station, and print shop. It would be great if you could find out how these stores are doing."


    "Lastly, about those vacant stores that the school is offering, take photos from several angles and send them to me. It''s best if you capture the inside environment too."


    Shen Yuanid out his three requests to Yingzi.


    He likely wouldn''t visit the campus often in the future, so it was best to delegate these chores to others. Since Yingzi had been appointed by the Youth League to liaise with him and, even if she wasn''t the most capable, she was certainly above average among the students.


    It was a good opportunity to evaluate her through these tasks to see if she could be of use.


    "Okay, noted," Yingzi said as she opened the memo app on her phone and diligently typed everything Shen Yuan had just mentioned.


    "Yingzi, there you are; I''ve been looking for you for a long time!"


    Just then, a surprised voice came from behind.


    Shen Yuan turned around and saw a tall male student, wearing a Nike T-shirt and sports shorts, looking quite spirited, holding a teahouse takeaway bag.


    "I knew you just finished ss and specifically went to buy your favorite ''Shengsheng Oolong''," the male student said, handing over the bag and sensing Yingzi sitting with another guy, his expression immediately changed:


    "Yingzi, who is he?"


    "....."

 Chapter 85 The Wife Catches the Mistress

    The guy''s face couldn''t help but darken when he saw Shen Yuan, hostility flickering in his eyes.


    Some college guys are just so dramatic, but Shen Yuan couldn''t be bothered with him and instead focused on Fu Yingzi, "Is this your boyfriend?"


    Heard this question, the guy suddenly became nervous. He looked at Fu Yingzi with hopeful eyes, eagerly waiting for the answer he desired.


    "Yingzi...."


    The guy''s voice was full of pleading.


    However, Fu Yingzi''s response quickly dimmed his expression: "No, he''s just an acquaintance."


    "I''m sorry, Feng Zegui, I don''t feel like having a drink right now. You can take it back."


    Feng Zegui, from the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering department, had pursued her for a long time and was the most persistent among her suitors, but Fu Yingzi was not interested in him.


    "Yingzi, this...."


    "You''ve already bought it, just drink it yourself."


    Feng Zegui was still not giving up. He had skipped his noon rest to run to the teahouse 5 kilometers away and even waited in line for 20 minutes, just to catch Fu Yingzi after her ss.


    "No, thank you. Please take it back."


    Fu Yingzi said coldly.


    Her voice indeed had many variations; the way she was rejecting him from miles away waspletely different from the tone she had used with Shen Yuan just moments before.


    "Alright then."


    Feng Zegui''s face fell as he took the drink back, then he looked at Shen Yuan again, "Yingzi, who exactly is he?"


    Having just been rejected by Fu Yingzi, Feng Zegui''s voicecked confidence, but he was still very curious about the identity of this man.


    "It has nothing to do with you, thank you."


    Fu Yingzi''s voice remained cold.


    "Alright then..."


    Facing Fu Yingzi''s icy attitude, Feng Zegui could only turn around and leave dejectedly.


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but nce at that lonely and forlorn figure.


    But these kind of fawning dogs don''t deserve sympathy; it''s these damn dogs that are driving up the bidding.


    Seeing Feng Zegui leave, Fu Yingzi switched back to her gentle demeanor, "Sorry about that, Shen Yuan, let''s continue."


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but look at Fu Yingzi again, damn, not only was her voice versatile, she was also quite good at switching expressions naturally.


    Being with such a girl is indeed a blessing; she alone could y every role: Lolita, doctor, police officer, nanny, nurse....


    Shen Yuan felt a bit excited at the thought but managed to keep a natural expression, "Actually, we''re almost done, I have to stop by the Youth League Committeeter, let''smunicate through WeChat if there''s anything."


    "Okay."


    "Shen Yuan!"


    Just then, another voice rang out from behind. But Shen Yuan was quite familiar with this voice because it belonged to the ss belle, Fang Minhui.


    Fang Minhui, carrying her textbooks, sat down next to Shen Yuan, first giving Fu Yingzi an antagonistic once-over, then hooked Shen Yuan''s arm, "Are you going to ss?"


    Shen Yuan immediately felt a soft pressure squeezing his arm, "Not yet, I was discussing something with ssmate Fu from the Youth League Committee."


    "You haven''t been to ss for so long, are you nning on failing everything?"


    Fang Minhui snuggled even closer.


    Her actions were much like a feline marking its territory with urine, signaling this was her turf to ward off other females.


    After Fang Minhui took her seat, many guys in the cafeteria couldn''t help but sneak peeks because both Fang Minhui and Fu Yingzi were well-known beauties in the department.


    Yet here they seemed to bepeting for one guy?


    Fang Minhui''s demeanor seemed to signal the aggression of a wife catching a mistress.


    The guys in the cafeteria couldn''t help but cast envious res at Shen Yuan.


    Damn, some die of drought, others die of flood!


    And what''s so special about this guy anyway? Besides being a bit handsome, I don''t see anything extraordinary about him.


    A hint of destion flickered in Fu Yingzi''s eyes. Seeing their intimate behavior, it was clear to her that the girl was his girlfriend. She stood up, revealing a sweet smile, "Shen Yuan, I''ll be off then."


    "Okay, bye."


    "Shen Yuan, what were you discussing with her?"


    Fang Minhui was curious. She knew Fu Yingzi, the head of the broadcasting station with certain poprity in their department; a girl with good looks and a nice voice. This kind of girl appearing alongside Shen Yuan gave her an uneasy feeling.


    "About the Innovation Base, the Youth League Committee assigned her to coordinate some things with me."


    Shen Yuan had talked about the Innovation Base to Fang Minhui before. As she would eventually find out, it was better to tell her sooner.


    However, Fang Minhui''s possessiveness was indeed too strong. Her expression from just now looked almost like she was catching a mistress. If this continued, how would he conduct his work on the International campus?


    It seemed he should visit the campus cafeteria less often. Once the project ssrooms were set up with desks and chairs, he would conduct project discussions there.


    Thinking this, Shen Yuan said to Fang Minhui, "What''s the matter, aren''t you about to head to ss? Aren''t you going?"


    "I want to stay with you a bit longer; I haven''t seen you for two days. What, do you mind?"


    Fang Minhui pouted her cute, rosy lips.


    "Not at all, I''m just worried you''ll bete."


    He actually felt a bit guilty because he had spentst night with Coach Liew and the night before at Nana''s ce, so he had indeed been neglecting the ss belle a bit.


    Seems like he should enroll in a time management course. Three was just manageable for now, but with more toe, he might not keep up.


    "Then I''ll be off, heading to ss."


    Fang Minhui stood up and said. Then, she suddenly bent over and whispered in Shen Yuan''s ear, "We can have cold drinks tonight~"


    After saying that, she shed a teasing smile and then turned to leave, "Bye-bye~"


    Shen Yuan''s eyelid twitched; damn, she truly was an insatiable cutie!N?v(el)B\\jnn


    After Fang Minhui left, Shen Yuan also made ns to visit the Youth League Committee, but at that moment, Liew Menglu sent him a WeChat message.


    "Honey, I think I''ve got it figured out. I''m looking at the 911 turbo S 3.7T model, I chose red, and there''s one on hand. After negotiating the discount, the total costes to 2.52 million."


    Looking at the WeChat message, Shen Yuan''s lips couldn''t help but curl slightly upwards. Although it was Coach Liew buying the car, it was he who was making money off of it.


    "Send me their shop ount, I''ll transfer the money now."


    "Okay, dear, love you~"


    "Finger heart~"


    After receiving the ount details, Shen Yuan immediately transferred 2.52 million yuan.


    On the other side, Liew Menglu was at the Porsche 4S shop. She had the salesperson check the ount and, after pondering, sent Shen Yuan a WeChat message:


    "Dear~ Want to go to Grand Hyatt tonight?"


    "I can bring my own little outfit~"


    Staring at her phone screen, Liew Menglu revealed a faint smile.


    Since she was already kept, it was natural to show the professionalism of being kept.


    Today, she had also made a point to research men''s preferences, knowing that men like special surprises. Therefore, she nned to buy a few sets of clothes after purchasing the car.


    For a man like Shen Yuan, young and wealthy, and willing to spend a lot of money, she had to make sure to secure him well~


    Just at that moment, her phone rang. It was a call from the manager "Gong Mingbo". Liew Menglu''s brows furrowed slightly, but she decided to answer the call.


    "Liew Menglu, don''t you want your job anymore?"


    "Look at the time, why aren''t you at work??"


    Gong Mingbo started scolding her the second he spoke.


    He had already warned Liew Menglu once before, and now she was offending again. How could they carry on working this way?


    "I already asked for leave, and I have also notified the members who have sses."


    Liew Menglu exined.


    Gong Mingbo sneered: "Ha, you asked for it, but did I agree? Without my agreement, it counts as absenteeism!"


    Liew Menglu''s good mood was disrupted, and her temper red: "Absenteeism then absenteeism, go ahead and deduct my sry if you want!"


    And Gong Mingbo was being absolutely unreasonable. The members didn''t even have an issue; why was he making such a fuss?


    "Alright, do you know how much money absenteeism costs?"


    "Deduct it, I quit! Bye now, I won''t serve you anymore!"


    Liew Menglu had long been fed up with Gong Mingbo, and she wasn''t going to indulge him, so she simply hung up the phone.


    What a joke, she''s now on board Shen Yuan''s luxury liner; who cares about that measly sry!


    And if I quit, I bet half of the male members in the club will leave. I would like to see who suffers more!


    Leke Fitness Center.


    Gong Mingbo didn''t expect Liew Menglu to be so defiant today. Usually, she would only talk back at most and wouldn''t dare to take any actual measures, but today, she went as far as to propose resigning?


    Gong Mingbo couldn''t figure out why, so he approached the well-informed Han Lihai to get the scoop: "Has Liew Menglu been acting strangetely?"


    Han Lihai scratched the back of his head: "I''m not too sure myself, just heard two female coaches talking about her going to buy a Porsche 911."


    "Porsche 911??" Gong Mingbo''s eyes widened; he often browsed Car Emperor and knew full well about the Porsche 911, even the lowest configuration cost over a million.


    "You''re kidding, right? Which guy would do such a thing?"


    "Uh... I''m not clear on that, I just overheard their casual conversation," Han Lihai shrugged.


    "Okay, get back to work."


    Gong Mingbo waved Han Lihai off impatiently, and after thinking it over, sneered in disdain. Dreaming of making it into the world of the super-rich, huh? A Porsche 911? She''s probably met some old man who''s a smooth talker, paid a few tens of thousands as a deposit, after a few times in bed, he''d kick her out and then she''d go back to the 4S shop to get her deposit back.


    It''s not like such things have never happened.


    Gong Mingbo took out his phone, opened WeChat Moments to kill some time, but unexpectedly saw Liew Menglu had just posted a new moment.


    [Thank you for the gift/rose emoji/]


    Below was a photo of a car purchase contract with the Porsche 4S shop''s location tagged.


    Gong Mingbo swallowed hard and subconsciously clicked on the picture to erge it for a better look.


    "Holy shit! Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.7T, and it''s not just a deposit, it''s 2.52 million in full payment!"


    Gong Mingbo sharply inhaled.


    Damn, Liew Menglu has really made it into the world of the wealthy!


    No wonder she was so assertive just now, saying she''d resign on the spot.


    This is a luxury car costing over 200 million to buy like it''s nothing, who cares about that damn job!


    Gong Mingbo was nowpletely convinced. His proud head immediately dropped, and after organizing his thoughts, he sent a voice message to Liew Menglu:


    "Meng Lu, I''m sorry, I was too harsh just now. You know my style, I take issues with the situation, not the person, don''t take it to heart. Rest assured, we won''t deduct your sry, and the resignation process will proceed normally."


    After sending the message, Gong Mingbo finally breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn''t about sucking up, he simply didn''t want to offend. Men who casually spend over 200 million on a car for a woman, to mess with a fitness center manager like him, it would probably be as easy as squashing an ant.


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan had just finished signing an agreement at the Youth League Committee and looked at his phone to see unread WeChat messages from Coach Liew:


    "Dear~ Want to go to Grand Hyatt tonight?"


    "I can bring my own little outfit~"


    Shen Yuan frowned slightly, the small outfit was indeed attractive, especially when worn by Coach Liew. The thing was, he had already promised Nana to go to her ce, and the ss belle had also asked him to go out for a cold drink in the evening.


    Now he was somewhat conflicted.


    Should he go to Nana''s ce tonight, or Lulu''s, or Huihui''s?


    Online waiting, it''s urgent!


    ...

 Chapter 86 Peach Blossom Calamity

    Dongsheng Neighborhood.


    Lih Xiao put down the mop, looked around the tidy living room, and let out a long sigh of relief.


    This afternoon, starting from 1 PM, she and her sister had spent two hours just to sort all the luggage, then they had cleaned areas like the bedroom, kitchen, and living room one by one.


    Finally, they could rest!


    However,pared to the previous two times they moved, this had been a lot easier, primarily because the heavy lifting of moving the luggage up and down was mostly done by Shen Yuan.


    Lih Meng, having cleaned the wiping cloth, came out of the bathroom, her forehead dotted with fine sweat. The sisters had been busy all day, their bodies were somewhat dusty, and the sweat secretion made not only their T-shirts but even their bras and panties somewhat moist.


    "Shall we cook dinner at home tonight?"


    Lih Xiao suggested.


    They had eaten out at noon, and now that everything was tidied up, she wanted to cook at home.


    Usually at school, she either ate in the cafeteria or ordered takeaway, both of which Lih Xiao was tired of. When she had free time at home, she wanted to cook herself. Cooking was not only a way to rx physically and mentally but also a spiritual enjoyment for her.


    "Okay, then you cook, and I''ll go buy groceries,"


    The sisters usually had an arrangement where Lih Xiao cooked and Lih Meng did the dishes. When she had time, Lih Meng would also help with grocery shopping, mainly because she wasn''t as good at cooking as her sister and didn''t really like doing it herself.


    While changing shoes, Lih Meng suddenly asked, "Should we invite Shen Yuan for dinner?"


    "Hmm?"


    "Let''s invite him over. The meal at noon was quite casual, eating at home would better show our appreciation, especially since he helped a lot today."


    Lih Meng knew her sister also had a fondness for Shen Yuan, so she wanted to assess this student more, after all, you never know what someone is really like.


    "Err... sure,"


    Lih Xiao hesitated a moment but ultimately agreed since Shen Yuan had really helped them a lot with moving today, running around tirelessly. It was only right to do so.


    Recalling the antics of that guy in the afternoon made Lih Xiao blush with shame, to the point where now she didn''t even dare to be alone with Shen Yuan. However, with her sister around this time, she figured that guy wouldn''t dare to mess around!


    After sending Shen Yuan a WeChat message, Lih Xiao picked out a set of home clothes and underwear, and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. She had sweated throughout the day, and even that area was sticky because of Shen Yuan''s antics earlier. She hadn''t had the chance to change since cleaning in the afternoon.


    ...


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan was heading out of the campus, simultaneously pondering how to reasonably arrange his time, when suddenly his phone pinged with a WeChat message from the counselor.


    Upon seeing the content was an invitation to a meal, Shen Yuan frowned and cursed, "Damn, what kind of love tribtion have I triggered today? Why are so many women looking for me tonight!"


    "Meeting four women in one night, even Luo Zhixiang, a master of time management, would probably be overwhelmed!"


    After thinking it through, Shen Yuan felt it was better not to bite off more than he could chew. There was no need to tire out his little brother too, so he decided to politely decline the invitations from the ss belle and Coach Liew.


    At this moment, Liew Menglu coincidentally made a video call to him.


    After Shen Yuan answered the call, he saw she was still at Porsche''s 4S store: "Coach, what''s the situation?"


    "Darling~ I''m almost done with the paperwork here, but I still need to check the car and get the license te, so I can only pick up the car tomorrow."


    Liew Menglu spoke in a delicate voice.


    "No worries, there''s no rush."


    "Darling, there''s another thing, I''m unemployed now, the boss fired me~"


    Liew Menglu puffed up her cute cheeks, her eyes filled with innocence and grievance.


    Shen Yuan knew what was probably going on. With Coach Liew''s good performance at Leke and tens of thousands of fans on social media, it was unlikely she was actually fired; she was probably just putting on an act for him.


    However, for him, it was actually a good thing. Given that she had be his woman, it was better she didn''t expose herself too much outside, especially in a fitness center, a gathering ce of lecherous men.


    In fact, apart from being a bit fastidious, Coach Liew was pretty good in all aspects, providing him with rich emotional value and a sense of aplishment, while all he needed to provide was financial support.


    This kind of rtionship was actually quite good; no emotionalmitment was necessary, nor was there any marriage. As long as Coach Liew continued to provide both spiritual and physical pleasure, spending some money was inconsequential.


    After all, he could keep exploiting the System''s triple cashback.


    "It''s okay to lose that job; from now on, I''ll pay your sry,"


    Shen Yuan said nonchntly and then continued, "From now on, you''ll be my personal fitness trainer, but you can only serve me."


    Hearing Shen Yuan''s promise, Liew Menglu''s face lit up with a surprised smile: "Thank you, hubby~ You''re so good to me!"


    Upon hearing this title, Shen Yuan realized he was still at school and quickly looked around. He saw only a few students on the green path, and none seemed to notice him, so he scolded in a low voice, "Can you just casually call someone ''hubby''?"


    "Ah? But I just want to call you hubby~"\\


    Liew Menglu pouted her lips, sounding somewhat discontented.\\


    Shen Yuan thought for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Call me ''daddy'' from now on."\\


    Liew Menglu was slightly stunned, but after catching on, she yfully chided, "You bad boy, I won''t call you that!"\\


    Shen Yuan''s lips curved in a smile: "Then you must call me by my full name from now on; think about it carefully."\\


    "Then....."\\


    Liew Menglu nced around nervously. The salesperson wasn''t nearby, and there weren''t many customers in the showroom; it seemed no one was paying attention to her. She then leaned closer to the phone and whispered softly, "Daddy~ be good to me~"\\


    "That''s a good girl~"\\


    Shen Yuan nodded in satisfaction.\\


    "....."\\


    Shen Yuan continued to sweet-talk Liew Menglu for a while. He then exined that he couldn''t meet tonight; after managing to hang up under Liew Menglu''s continuous discontent, he sent Fang Minhui a WeChat message, implying that he had to return home tonight and didn''t have much time; they would drink some other time.\\


    But at this time, the ss belle was probably still in ss and hadn''t checked her WeChat.


    Then, Shen Yuan drove to Dongsheng Neighborhood; this was already his second visit today, and soon he was riding the elevator up to Lih Xiao''s new ce.


    When he got to the door, Shen Yuan switched his phone to silent mode to avoid sudden calls or WeChat messages from Lulu, Nana, and Huihui. After all, there were two pairs of eyes watching him inside, and Shen Yuan did not want to get caught.


    Shen Yuan knocked on the door, "dong dong," and Lih Xiao soon came out to open it. Seeing Shen Yuan, scenes from the morning unintentionally surfaced in her mind, causing her cheeks to heat up involuntarily, her gaze also slightly evasive.


    "Come in and sit first; the food will take a bit more time."


    Lih Xiao awkwardly tucked a lock of hair behind her forehead and then walked into the kitchen.


    Her microexpressions did not escape Shen Yuan''s notice as he walked in boldly, "Alright, I''ll treat this ce like my own home. You go ahead with what you''re doing."


    After entering the house, Shen Yuan looked around;pared to the mess in the morning, it was now clean and tidy. He also heard the sound of water "whooshing" from the bathroom, probably Lih Meng taking a shower.


    Having nothing better to do, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but look towards Lih Xiao, who was busy in the kitchen. She had changed into a set of casual home clothes, wearing a cool, light-colored tank top that snugly outlined her tall and charming figure.


    She also wore a pink apron, and Shen Yuan vaguely remembered that the first time he visited her home, she wore this same apron; her first earnings had been made through it.


    There was no denying that the counselor had a great figure; even wearing an apron, the notable rise of her chest was visible, and without the apron''s cover, her pert hips were even more eye-catching.


    Recalling the pleasant moments from the morning, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but walk into the kitchen to see if there was anything he could help with.


    Out of the corner of her eye, Lih Xiao saw Shen Yuan approach and quickly objected, "Shen Yuan, don''te over here."


    She knew this guy''s boldness; even though it was the kitchen, her sister Lih Meng was showering in the bathroom, and who knew what he might do.


    Shen Yuan paused, surprised by Lih Xiao''s strong reaction, "Counselor, why are you so nervous? I just came over to see if there''s anything I can help with."


    "Actually, I can manage by myself, you go sit and take a break."


    Lih Xiao was washing vegetables and gently shook her head.


    "It''s okay, then I can keep youpany in the kitchen and chat."


    Verbal defense proved to be ineffective; Shen Yuan, thick-skinned, slowly moved closer.


    Seeing him continually approach, Lih Xiao stretched out her hand, "Alright, this distance is enough for chatting."


    "Enough? There''s still half a meter here."


    "What... what are you trying to do?"


    Lih Xiao looked at Shen Yuan, who hadn''t stopped moving, and suddenly felt nervous.


    "Not doing anything."


    Shen Yuan moved behind Lih Xiao and wrapped his arms around her soft waist.


    Lih Xiao''s body trembled, and she immediately twisted ufortably, biting her lip, "Don''t do this, my sister is here."


    Shen Yuan whispered in her ear, "It won''t be so quick; women take longer to shower."


    Lih Xiao felt her ears tingle, and the strong hands didn''t stop moving on her waist, even starting to travel upwards.


    Lih Xiao, on the verge of tears, quickly grabbed his hand, "There, that''s not okay."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    She suddenly regretted inviting Shen Yuan over for dinner, especially at this inappropriate time when her sister was showering.


    "It''s not up to you to decide what''s okay; you never asked her opinion. Maybe she has her own ideas, and you shouldn''t deny others their enjoyment."


    Shen Yuan said softly as he held down Lih Xiao''s wrists with one hand and continued his restless movements.


    What outrageous nonsense...


    Lih Xiao bit her lip, not particrly willing.


    However, it wasn''t long before Shen Yuan advanced into his desired territory; under his maniption, the white soft dough changed shape, and Lih Xiao''s body gradually softened, even letting out involuntary pleasurable murmurs.


    This state didn''tst long because the sound of water from the bathroom abruptly stopped. Shen Yuan knew this meant Lih Meng had finished showering and was drying off. He timely stopped his actions and gently stroked Lih Xiao''s fragrant back tofort her.


    "It''s okay, don''t be nervous."


    Then, Shen Yuan helped her button up and smoothed out her clothes.


    Lih Xiao''s cheeks were red hot, her gaze dazed and unfocused, still not recovered from the recent excitement, she stared nkly at Shen Yuan, "You can''t do this anymore, if you keep this up, next time...."


    Lih Xiao wanted to say, "next time I will ignore you," but in the end, she didn''t have the heart to utter those words.


    "You know my feelings, counselor."


    Shen Yuan gazed sincerely at Lih Xiao.


    This title of "counselor" inevitably reminded Lih Xiao of their respective identities again, and she sighed silently, unsure how to face things.


    Shen Yuan knew such matters needed to be digested slowly, so he started helping with the vegetables, having asionally assisted at home before, he was quite skilled at it.


    By this time, Lih Meng hade out of the bathroom, her hair still damp and not dried.


    "You''re here."


    Lih Meng greeted as she came out, thinking that Shen Yuan was pretty good at taking initiative, even knowing to help out. She nced at her sister, whose cheeks were as red as apples.


    "Sis, is the kitchen very hot?"


    Lih Meng was somewhat puzzled.


    "Uh... it''s a bit."


    "Do you want me to get a fan?"


    "....."

 Chapter 87 Sorry, Nana

    With Shen Yuan''s help in washing and chopping vegetables, four dishes and one soup were quickly served. Today, Lih Xiao prepared sweet potato leaves, braised pork ribs, stir-fried pork, as well as kelp soup and beer duck.


    The beer duck had juste out of the pot, the skin still sizzling with hot oil, and the kelp soup had been simmered for a long time, now giving off an enticing fragrance.


    Shen Yuan swallowed subconsciously, thinking to himself that Teacher Lih Xiao''s cooking skills were indeed amazing.


    During the meal, Lih Meng picked up some food and asked, "Shen Yuan, how many girlfriends have you had?"


    Shen Yuan was chewing on a piece of rib when he almost spit it out at this parental-style question, after thinking it over he replied, "Two, why?"


    The girlfriends that Shen Yuan had made public were indeed only two, one was a high school girlfriend, and the other was the senior, Zhou Wanting. He hadn''t officially announced any others.


    Lih Meng responded with a light "Oh," saying, "Then your romantic experiences are quite rich."


    Lih Meng couldn''t help but worry; he knew that his sister had never been in love. A little white, inexperienced in love, could easily be taken advantage of, especially since Shen Yuan was younger. Boys at that age were probably not so mature.


    Lih Xiao''s cheeks turned a bit red, thinking that this girl was really something for asking such a question.


    And Shen Yuan, hearing this, also felt somewhat helpless. Two counted as rich?


    If Lih Meng knew he was dating several at the same time, she would probably be spitting blood.


    "Do you have any brothers or sisters?" she asked again.


    "I have a younger sister."


    "How old is your sister?"


    "She''s in her senior year of high school, eighteen years old."


    "Oh."


    Lih Meng realized there wasn''t much else to ask, nothing but family circumstances and romantic experiences. As for education background and financial strength, she had already heard all about them from her sister.


    He might be wealthy, but the key is that when men have money, they might go bad. It''s just that she didn''t know if Shen Yuan could withstand external temptations.


    Lih Xiao couldn''t help kicking Lih Meng under the table with her right foot, signaling her to stop asking these unnecessary questions.


    Lih Meng nced at her sister, puffed out her cheeks a bit in dissatisfaction, thinking how she was helping her find out more about him, yet being med for it.


    As for Shen Yuan, he thought that since Lih Meng was inquiring about his background, Teacher Lih Xiao must have spoken to her about him. It seemed like she was slowly beginning to ept him.


    The progress was delightful!


    With this thought, Shen Yuan gently caressed Lih Xiao''s instep.


    Lih Xiao immediately pulled her foot back and gave Shen Yuan a secret re.


    But Shen Yuan had no intention of letting her go, quietly lifting his foot and rubbing it up and down the calf of her leg.


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    He had changed his shoes upon entering, and Lih Xiao was wearing shorts, with her whole calf exposed. Touched by Shen Yuan like this, she could hardly bear it.


    Lih Xiao really did underestimate Shen Yuan''s boldness; he had managed such a feat three times in the past, and now he dared to do so right under her sister''s watchful eye.


    Finding it intolerable, Lih Xiao withdrew both of her feet, even pulling her stool back a bit to once again distance herself from Shen Yuan.


    Lih Meng gave Lih Xiao a suspicious look; she felt that her sister was acting strange today, speaking less and generally seeming off.


    How odd, normally a girl with the guy she likes would be very happy, right?


    Lih Meng had no idea that just beneath her watchful eye, in their new home, her sister had already been bullied by the wolf in sheep''s clothing, Shen Yuan, three times.


    After finishing the meal, Lih Xiao also cut some cantaloupe and watermelon. After devouring a few pieces, Shen Yuan didn''t linger much longer; he said goodbye to the sisters and left, as he had another battlefield to head to.


    At that moment, Lih Meng came out of the kitchen after washing the dishes. She nced at Lih Xiao sitting on the couch, spacing out:


    "Sis, on the surface, his conditions seem quite good but I don''t know about his character. You''ve been his counselor for three years, so you should understand him well, right?"


    Lih Xiao was absent-minded, unsure how to exin. Character is something that depends on the perspective of analysis.


    If you consider personality, he is indeed positive and optimistic, and he is willing tomit, caring about himself, and more mature and independent than many guys, capable of managing on his own in social situations.


    However, he was also too bold, repeatedly bullying her, having consumed her both on the top and midne thoroughly.


    They hadn''t even confirmed their rtionship yet and he dared to do this.


    From this angle, Lih Xiao didn''t dare to vouch for his character being good.


    Thinking of that cheeky and mischievous face, sometimes Lih Xiao just wanted to bite it.


    ...


    After leaving Dongsheng Neighborhood, Shen Yuan intentionally loitered for a while by the outdoor unit of an air conditioner outside a small restaurant.


    The air from this unit was strong and had a bit of a smoky smell, ideal for covering up any scent from his visit to Lih Xiao''s home.


    Although Nana would definitely not say anything, if she sensed the smell of another woman while they were together, it would inevitably make her ufortable.


    When he arrived at MS Caf¨¦ at 7:30, there were hardly any customers left and the ce was getting ready to close. Xiaoqiu was mopping the floor and greeted him respectfully upon seeing the boss arrive.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    "Shen Yuan, you''re here, have you had dinner yet?" Chen Na walked over, tenderly taking Shen Yuan''s arm with both hands.


    For Chen Na, Shen Yuan was now her entire emotional support. She felt content just having hime to apany her.


    Today, Nana was dressed almost like Xiaoqiu, with a form-fitting ck T-shirt revealing her slender waist and pronounced curves, paired with tight blue jeans that entuated her long, athletic legs.


    Shen Yuan pped her perky behind firmly: "I''ve eaten."


    Chen Na let out a surprised yelp. She hadn''t expected Shen Yuan to be so bold. She instinctively looked for Xiaoqiu, relieved she was busy mopping and probably hadn''t seen.


    Then, shooting Shen Yuan an indignant re and keeping a distance, she said, "Then wait for me, I''ll finish cleaning up here, and we can go back."


    "Sure, we''ll talk in detailter."


    As Chen Na continued tidying up the tables and chairs, Shen Yuan noticed that her Feel-good Index had changedpared tost time.


    After theirst round of poker, Chen Na''s Feel-good Index for him was 83, but now it was 86.


    The Feel-good Index was closing in on 90, and Shen Yuan was somewhat looking forward to it, thinking that with a bit of effort tonight, he might be able to get the Feel-good Index up to 90.


    After all, the rewards for a Feel-good Index of 90 were quite substantial.


    The two of them quickly tidied up the ce and locked up the shop, with Xiaoqiu riding her electric bike home, while Chen Na got into Shen Yuan''s car.


    "Shen Yuan, I''ve got something to tell you. Xiaoqiu has a lot of enthusiasm for her work and is very responsible. Right now, she''s making 3200 a month, and I want to raise it to 3800. What do you think?"


    As the Defender cruised along the road, Chen Na asked from the passenger seat.


    "Sounds good, do as you said."


    Shen Yuan had no objections; an extra 500 a month was nothing to him. He could even ept raising it to 5000. Besides, Xiaoqiu would trigger the employee reward after working for three months and receive a car worth 200,000.


    In Star City, themon wages for jobs in milk tea and coffee shops were around 3000, and some were even as low as a bit over 2000 a month. 3800 was already considered quite good.


    The MS store wasn''t particrly busy; its business was just average.


    "Then let me tell you something too, okay?"


    Shen Yuan asked Chen Na in return.


    "What is it?"


    "You still have that gray business suit and ck stockings, right?"


    "Huh?"


    Chen Na, feeling that something was off, looked at Shen Yuan warily: "What are you going to do?"


    Shen Yuan smiled: "You know what."


    Chen Na puffed up her cheeks discontentedly: "You said it yourself, tonight is a properpensation, and you even told me to trust your character. Have you forgotten that already?"


    Shen Yuan replied earnestly, "Yes, a properpensation. Ipensate quite a few billion dors'' worth."


    "But I don''t want that kind ofpensation...."


    "....."


    Though Chen Na said she didn''t want it, after she took a shower back at the apartment, she obediently changed into the gray suit.


    Underneath the jacket, she wore a white U-neck undershirt, revealing a generous expanse of snowy white skin at her neck and neckline, while the tight skirt hugged her derriere, and the fitted ck stockings showcased her straight, shapely legs to full effect.


    It had to be said that Nana''s legs indeed offered many possibilities for y, and Shen Yuan couldn''t help but smack his lips appreciatively.


    Chen Na turned off the lights, leaving only a deskmp on, then slowly walked over and knelt beside Shen Yuan: "Shen Yuan, why do men like this?"


    She didn''t quite understand; wasn''t it more convenient without them?


    "Don''t worry, you''ll understand it slowly."


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    "....."


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help himself from starting topete with Chen Na in card skills. To be honest, those two times today with Lih Xiao, he had felt quite pent up, plus the seductive Liew Menglu had kept teasing her with little clothes.


    So tonight, he simply poured all his pent-up frustrations onto Nana.


    The battle was fierce that day, and after one hour not only were a couple of pairs of stockings shredded, but the white undershirt had also been tugged into a somewhat distorted shape.


    Chen Na probably hadn''t expected him to be so ferocious tonight either.


    However, she now somewhat understood why so many people were intoxicated with such activities; the sensation was truly sublime....


    Thinking this, Chen Na couldn''t help but cling tighter around Shen Yuan''s neck, fully enjoying the pleasure it brought.


    After another half hour, and spending four or five little goals, Shen Yuan got up from the bed, ready to drink some water and also replenish some hydration for Nana.


    Chen Na, too, was worn out, lying motionless on the bed; she had no strength left, her from head to toe skin disying a faint rosy blush, her gaze drifting and unfocused.


    Different from the past few times was the faint satisfaction on her face.


    When Shen Yuan came back into the room, ready to hand water to Chen Na, he suddenly noticed a change in the Feel-good Index disyed above her head.


    [Feel-good Index: 90]


    Finally reached 90!


    Damn, this kind of exercise really gives a big boost to the Feel-good Index!


    [Ding!]


    [Detected that the host has produced the second woman with a Feel-good Index over 90, achieving the Feel-good Index milestone task. Reward release imminent.....]


    The system panel suddenly appeared in Shen Yuan''s mind, and the System Daddy began to hand out rewards.


    Shen Yuan subconsciously clicked into the backpack in the lower right corner of the panel, where three new red dots had appeared.


    Shen Yuan was a bit excited; he vividly remembered thest set of rewards and quickly clicked into the backpack to see three vouchers inside.


    [Length Increase xxx]


    [Exclusive 5 million Automobile Consumption Gold]


    [Exclusive Skill Pack Exchange Card*1]


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but widen his eyes, immediately filtering out thetter two vouchers.


    With that thought, he tapped on the voucher to use it right away.


    He would let Nana try out this new longer gun!


    Sorry, Nana!


    You''ll just have to endure tonight!


    .....

 Chapter 88 The Gun Emerges Like a Dragon!

    As everyone knows, to excel in the sport of poker, besides umting experience, one heavily relies on talent.


    Without talent, all techniques are futile.


    Even if you have unlimited firepower, if it''s like a pushpin, it''s still just tickling. Smart girls might y along with you, while more straightforward girls probably can''t help but roll their eyes.


    Immediately after, Shen Yuan clicked "Use," and he instantly felt warmth in his lower abdomen, and a significant change urred to his genitals.


    Awesome!


    Shen Yuan revealed a contented smile, subconsciously ncing towards Chen Na, who had just lost consecutively.


    After the first three rounds, Chen Na was actually physically drained. She wasn''t like Liew Menglu, a fitness coach who recovers quickly; Chen Na had spent the past few years mostly in showrooms and offices, barely exercising, so her physical condition was rtively frail.


    So, when she saw Shen Yuan wanted to y a fourth round, she quickly shook her head in refusal, firmly unwilling to agree. However, her refusal only made Shen Yuan more excited, merely increasing his speed of attack. Read new adventures at empire


    A sh of cold steel first, then charging forward like a dragon!


    Thirty-five minutester, Chen Na curled up on the bed, looking as if her body had been hollowed out.


    Her gaze tender and soft, she mustered up herst bit of strength and murmured faintly, "Um¡­ Shen Yuan¡­"


    "Why do I feel you were a bit different this time?"


    Shen Yuan chuckled, "Where was it different?"


    "Um¡­"


    Chen Na, still flushed, said weakly, "It just felt different¡­"


    Chen Na''s current state was actually a hugepliment for a man, and Shen Yuan smiled proudly.


    "There will be more surprises for you in the future."


    Size is certainly important, but Shen Yuan was still not satisfied. If he could also improve his girth, that would be even more perfect.


    He wondered whether achieving a 90 Feel-good Index with the next female NPC might yield such an upgrade, thinking of this, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.


    However, that was all for tonight. Nana isn''t the warlike ss belle kind of knight, she still needs more training.


    Shen Yuan asked Chen Na to rest a bit more while he went to take a shower. After showering, he checked the other two rewards.


    [5 million car spending exclusive gold]


    [Exclusive Skill Pack Exchange Card*1]


    The first needs no further exnation; Shen Yuan had used it before. However, this time the amount was a whole 4 million more than before. With this budget, most luxury sports cars on the market could be bought.


    However, since he already had a car, there was no rush to switch it.


    What interested Shen Yuan more was the second reward. He subconsciously opened his backpack and clicked on the "Exclusive Skill Pack Exchange Card" to view the details.


    [Basic culinary skill, basicbat skill, basic household appliances repair, basic car-racing skill, basic hairdressing skill, basic basketball skill, basic dancing skill,....]


    [Note: This skill card can be exchanged for any of the above skills and takes effect immediately]


    Shen Yuan instantly realized, so these were the skills.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    While he could understand thebat and household appliance repair, what was with hairdressing?


    If he wanted a haircut, he could just go to a hair salon. Even with this skill, he couldn''t cut his own hair. Was he supposed to apply for a job at a hair salon as a hair stylist one day?


    This skill was somewhat useless.


    However, it would have been nice if Nai Liang had this skill back then, then Little Lu wouldn''t have had to go to PGone for a haircut.


    Shen Yuanpletely ignored this skill and carefully reviewed the other skills.


    He was more interested in thebat and household appliance repair skills.


    Although it''s aw-abiding society, having a self-defense skill is always better. He also considered that he had quite a few women to protect.


    Next, the household appliance repair, just in case one day Lih Xiao''s home range hood or TV broke down, he could go and fix it for her with this skill.


    These skills weren''t urgent to exchange; he could just click use when needed.


    From this reward, Shen Yuan also discerned a pattern: the second NPC''s reward was richer than the first. This meant there was a high probability that the third NPC''s reward would be even richer than the first two.


    Thinking of this, Shen Yuan was quite looking forward to the next knight with a Feel-good Index of 90.


    As Shen Yuan was carefully reviewing the skills, Chen Na''s phone suddenly rang. It was already 10 PM, generally, no urgent calls woulde at this time.


    "Hello, Mom."


    Chen Na, groggy, answered the call while lying in bed.


    "....."


    "What?!!"


    Chen Na suddenly sat up from the bed.


    "..."


    "Is it serious? I''lle back right now!"


    Chen Na''s face was full of concern and urgency.


    "..."


    "Can you manage alone? Is my sister there?"


    "..."


    "Then, alright then, I''ll rush back early tomorrow morning."


    "....."


    "Do you have enough money? Do you need me to send some?"


    "..."


    "Alright, then make sure to keep me updated about any issues."


    After hanging up the phone, Chen Na was somewhat choked up. She burrowed into the duvet, covered her head, and soon, her sobbing sounds could be heard from under the duvet.


    Shen Yuan knew something must have happened at Nana''s home, otherwise, her reaction wouldn''t have been so intense. He walked over and sat beside the bed, slowly pulling the duvet a bit lower to reveal a face with tears as beautiful as pear blossoms.


    Seeing her made Shen Yuan''s heart ache tremendously; he held her in his arms, gently saying, "What''s wrong? Can you talk to me about it?"


    "Um...."


    Chen Na''s face was streaked with tears, her speech broken and intermittent, "My dad... my dad had a stroke and was hospitalized because of drinking, and my mom is now at the hospital taking care of him. He already had high blood pressure."


    "It''s all... all my fault, they''ve been asking me toe home for a blind date recently, but I didn''t want to go on a blind date, so I kept putting it off and didn''t return."


    "If I had been more filial and gone home to deal with the blind date, I could have reminded my dad, and maybe he wouldn''t have drunk so heavily..."


    Chen Na cried even harder, her face full of self-me and regret.


    In reality, this had nothing to do with her, but she still took all the me upon herself, making Shen Yuan even sadder, and he held her tighter.


    "Do you want to go back now? I can drive you home, I remember you''re from Ling County, right?"


    Shen Yuan asked.


    Ling County is a county governed by Zhu City, about 200 kilometers from Star City. By highway, it takes just over two hours.


    Chen Na shook her head, sobbing, "My mom... my mom said it''s not safe to drive at night, and asked me to go back tomorrow morning."


    Shen Yuan gently stroked Chen Na''s sleek back, "Alright, then I''ll apany you back tomorrow."


    Feeling Shen Yuan''s care, Chen Na felt a bit warmer inside, but the two were not officially in a rtionship, and with her dad being sick, it wasn''t appropriate to bring him home.


    Chen Na leaned in Shen Yuan''s arms, gently shaking her head, "I''ll go back by myself, it''s okay."


    Shen Yuan also knew this was a bit presumptuous and didn''t insist, "Call me if you need anything, whether it''s money or a transfer to another hospital, just tell me."


    "Mm-hmm."


    Chen Na felt somewhat relieved, nodding her head while choking back tears.


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but lower his head and kiss Chen Na''s forehead.


    Among the three in his harem group, Shen Yuan actually favored Chen Na the most. She was neither materialistic like Coach Liew nor possessive like the ss belle.


    She asked for very little.


    The house and the car were both things he had insisted on giving her, even the coffee shop was his idea, and she always thought about saving Shen Yuan money, like thest time he bought a house.


    Chen Na still harbored fairy-tale notions of romance and was quite emotional.


    It was also based on a certain goodwill index that she had started interacting with Shen Yuan.


    The key was that she was sensible, knew her ce well, and would not overstep. When faced with the matter involving Liew Menglu, even if she felt aggrieved, she would cry and tell herself to try and ept it.


    How could Shen Yuan not love a woman like her?


    Shen Yuan gently wiped the tears from the corner of Chen Na''s eyes,forting her slowly until nearly midnight, when they both eventually fell into a deep sleep.


    When Shen Yuan got up the next day at eight o''clock, Chen Na had already gone back to Ling County, leaving a message on WeChat: "Breakfast is kept warm on the stove. You can eat when you wake up. I''ve already returned to my old home in Ling County."


    Shen Yuan sighed silently. Nana was in such a hurry to go home yet still made me breakfast.


    Then, he sent Chen Na a WeChat message, "Where are you now? How is uncle doing? Keep in touch with me if anythinges up."


    Thinking it over, he could also help improve Chen Na''s family situation, like buying her parents a new house or a new car; after all, it can all be put in Nana''s name, a win-win situation.


    But that would have to wait until her uncle was better.


    Hope everything goes well!


    While having breakfast, Shen Yuan received a video from Fu Yingzi.


    Turns out she didn''t have ss this morning and took several people to clean the activity ssroom. From the video, it was evident that all the old desks and chairs had been cleared out, including the floors and walls, all cleaned spotlessly.


    After that, she went to the furniture mall and sent Shen Yuan several sets of decent-looking mahogany desks and chairs for his approval.


    "This girl is something, setting aside how well the job is done, this proactive attitude is excellent."


    Shen Yuan nodded approvingly.


    A pro-active and professional voice actress like her, if she could be added to the harem group, wouldn''t that be great?


    Capable of working hard and well, why not?


    Meanwhile, at the Red Star Furniture Mall, Fu Yingzi was in a high-end office furniture store, selecting mahogany desks and chairs.


    Alongside her stood Feng Zegui, who had bought her boba tea yesterday.


    Feng Zegui, puzzled, asked, "Yingzi, you''re a student office holder, not his subordinate, so why do you run around doing things for him?"


    Fu Yingzi frowned slightly, "I told you not to follow me, but you insisted oning. Now you''re here nagging again. Maybe you should just go back to school and not bother me while I pick the office supplies."


    Feng Zegui immediately looked discouraged and pleaded, "Yingzi, please don''t send me away."


    "I just don''t understand why..."


    "If you don''t understand, then stop trying to understand!"


    Fu Yingzi cut him off abruptly, her tone cold, just as distant as it was yesterday.


    Inside, Feng Zegui felt a chill, unable to believe that after pursuing Fu Yingzi earnestly for three years, he couldn''tpete with a man she had known for only a day.


    Just because he was better looking and had some money?


    What''s so great about that!


    Fu Yingzi herself was very clear-headed, knowing fundamentally that the startup base was a losing business and that Shen Yuan wouldn''t mind losing 10 million RMB, indicating he was prepared to take the loss.


    This meant he didn''t care about the 10 million RMB at all.


    Therefore, his worth must be at least in the hundreds of millions, possibly even several billion!


    Being only 21 years old with such wealth¡ªwhat did that imply?


    Fu Yingzi couldn''t believe someone of that stature was actually right beside her, and not just that, but they were from the same school and same year!


    A man like that was not to be missed. Although he seemed to have a girlfriend, she could still stay close to Shen Yuan by showing her work capacity and other unique qualities and highlights.


    That could be a tremendous opportunity to leap social sses!


    Fu Yingzi had thought she''d need to wait until working to meet such a person, so she was surprised to have stumbled upon him now.

 Chapter 89 This Pretense is Pretty Low

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    "Mom, I''ll be off the highway in about fifteen minutes, which hospital are you at?"


    Chen Na was driving her little Honda Fit towards Ling County.


    The thought of her father lying in a hospital bed made her anxious and uneasy, and she was also filled with deep guilt.


    If she had known, she would have gone home to go through the motions of the arranged meeting. Even if it wouldn''t have led to a rtionship, seeing each other would have at least reassured her parents, and she could''ve reminded her dad, Chen Yongxiang, to drink less alcohol as he usually took her words to heart.


    "Nana, you should head back to the house first."


    Her mother Yooi Shufen''s voice came through the car''s Bluetooth.


    "Ah? Aren''t you at the hospital?"


    Chen Na was somewhat puzzled.


    "Come home first, and we''ll talk. Your dad and I are both at home."


    "Uh... okay then."


    Chen Na was stunned for a moment, but she didn''t think too much of it. Perhaps Old Chen, her father, wasn''t that serious; maybe he was hospitalized yesterday and discharged today.


    Chen Naforted herself with this thought and arrived home twenty-five minutester.


    Her family lived in an old neighborhood in Ling County. Her parents bought the ce around 2006 when housing prices were cheap, especially in small towns like this one.


    By 2006 standards, the house was nice, but with the rapid development of real estate,pared to today''s modernplexes, it looked very crude.


    The facilities and amenities were too poor. Not to mention the basic separation of pedestrians and vehicles; there was no elevator or garden either. Their apartment was on the 7th floor, which meant climbing seven flights of stairs every time.


    As housing prices rose, the ies of Chen Na''s parents did not. After retiring from the factory, they managed a small convenience store, which barely made any profit, so upgrading to another house was virtually impossible.


    Chen Na had always wanted to buy a new house for her parents, but she could barely save 30,000 to 40,000 yuan a year, making even a down payment difficult.


    "Knock knock."


    Lost in thought, Chen Na had unconsciously climbed to the 7th floor and automatically knocked on the door, having forgotten to bring her house keys in her hurry to leave.


    "Nana''s back!"


    Chen Na heard her mother Yooi Shufen''s familiar voice from inside, but the tone was strange. Shouldn''t her mother be sad because her father was ill? Why did her voice have notes of joy and excitement?


    The next second, the door opened, and Yooi Shufen, smiling broadly, pulled Chen Na aside, "Nana, I have something to tell you."


    "?????"


    "Mom? Didn''t you say Dad had a stroke?"


    Chen Na felt something was off and nced inside involuntarily. Old Chen was actually chatting lively with visitors.


    There were two guests inside, one was her maternal aunt, and the other was a young man she didn''t recognize.


    Chen Na finally realized why they hadn''t let here back the night before, and why they had told her toe directly home. The story about her father having a stroke and being hospitalized was just a lie her mother had concocted to get her toe home for a blind date.


    And that man was probably her matchmaking candidate.


    Yooi Shufen, looking a bit guilty said, "Nana, your father and I didn''t mean to trick you intoing back on purpose. It''s just that you''re not getting any younger, and you''re going to be 27 next month. You still don''t even have a boyfriend. Look at Xiaoli upstairs and Tingting from the building next door; they''re your age and already have two children."


    In small towns like this, women generally marry early, most plighting their troth by age 22-23. So, the fact that her daughter, Chen Na, was still unmarried at 27 was a constant worry for Yooi Shufen.


    These situations sparked neighborhood gossip in small towns.


    Yooi Shufen cared about her reputation and was also worried her daughter would never marry.


    "Mom!"


    Chen Na was exasperated and amused, relieved her dad hadn''t had a stroke, but annoyed her mother had resorted to such an excuse.


    "You could have just talked to me properly. Why resort to such a frightening excuse?"


    Chen Na couldn''t helpining.


    "Would you havee back if I talked properly? I''ve been asking you for months, and you just won''te. If it weren''t for this trick, you''d probably wait until Chinese New Year toe back. Think about it¡ªif you wait another year, how old will you be then?"


    Yooi Shufen said with a hint of defeat, "After celebrating your 27th birthday, you''ll be 28! That makes it even harder to find someone to marry!"


    "Let me tell you, the match your Aunt Gan brought is quite a catch. He owns his ownpany, has a car and a house. The house in Zhu City is over 130 square meters, and his car is a BMW."


    Yooi Shufen took Chen Na''s hand and said earnestly, "When you go in, you can have a good chat with him; he''s quite interested in you."


    Chen Na felt helpless. They hadn''t even met, and he was already interested¡ªprobably just from seeing a couple of photos.


    Yooi Shufen pointed in the direction of the sofa: "There, see? Doesn''t he look good? Such a catch really, and don''t be so picky anymore. Wait another year or two and you''ll be hitting thirty, which will make it even harder to marry off."


    "Alright, fine."


    Chen Na sighed silently. Since she was already home, it would be too unreasonable not to meet him, and it might put her parents'' minds at ease.


    She really wanted to tell her parents that she was seeing someone.


    Only, this man... it seemed, couldn''t marry her...


    Even so, he was very good to her. He not only helped open a cafe for her, but also bought a 3 million yuan house, and was nning to buy her a car as well.


    But with no formal title to their rtionship, Chen Na couldn''t bring herself to tell her parents, especially since Shen Yuan might note forward anyway.


    She was just a canary, after all...


    Feeling a twinge of heartache, Chen Na followed Yooi Shufen into the house.


    "Nana''s back."


    The speaker was Aunt Gan, Gan Fengzhen, who beckoned Chen Na to sit on the sofa and chat amiably, "Nana, we haven''t seen you for half a year, and you''ve grown even fairer. You''ve maintained your figure so well."


    Chen Na nodded lightly: "Thank you, Aunt Gan."


    "Let me introduce you; this is Dong Qitao, who came all the way from Zhu City just for this. He''s a good friend of my son''s," Gan Fengzhen said with a smile.


    Dong Qitao appeared to be in his thirties, dressed in a crisp shirt and trousers, with silver-framed sses that gave him a schrly look. He smiled and said:


    "Hello, Chen Na."


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    "Hello."


    Chen Na nodded slightly.


    "Nana, I heard you were selling cars in Star City, that must be going quite well, right?"


    Dong Qitao asked very familiarly.


    Ever since three months ago, Dong Qitao had seen Chen Na''s photo and found that not only was she beautiful and had a good figure, but she was also of a suitable age.


    ording to Aunt Gan, it seemed Chen Na didn''t have much romantic experience.


    Such a woman was perfect to be a wife!


    Therefore, over these three months, he constantly asked Aunt Gan to help him make connections and finally got the chance to meet today. He had initially been a bit reluctant about buying those two bottles of Wuliangye and a carton of Huazi cigarettes.


    But now, having seen her in person, everything was worth it!


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    Chen Na replied indifferently, "I''m not doing that anymore, I''m working at a caf¨¦ now."


    Dong Qitao was momentarily stunned, then quickly recovered, "A caf¨¦ is good, the work is much more rxed than in sales, which can be indeed very tiring."


    Dong Qitao silently criticized Aunt Gan''s outdated intelligence; how could she not know that Chen Na had changed jobs?


    But it was fine, once Chen Na followed him, the kind of public-facing work in sales wouldn''t suit her.


    He could afford to take care of her anyway.


    "Nana, let me tell you, Qitao has his ownpany with dozens of employees. Thepany''s annual turnover is over ten million, plus he has bought both a car and a house. Qitao, what model is your car again?"


    While speaking, Gan Fengzhen gave Dong Qitao a knowing look.


    Dong Qitao immediately took the hint, pulling his car keys from his belt and shing the BMW logo, "It''s nothing special, just a 5 series."


    Chen Na fought the urge to roll her eyes; not a good car? A 5 Series would set you back around four or five hundred thousand anyway; it was quite impressive for an ordinary person to drive one of those.


    But the pretense was too clumsy, and it needed other people''s support; Chen Na couldn''t be bothered to burst their bubble.


    Chen Na thought it was still important to give some face, after all, her aunt was a rtive they''d see during the New Year, so she nodded and said, "It''s indeed pretty good."


    "It''s nothing to speak of, really," he demurred.


    In truth, Dong Qitao was also helpless. He didn''t like putting on such a low-level show; Chen Na had previously sold luxury cars and must have seen her fair share of wealthy people. He just hadn''t expected that Aunt Gan would insist on making him y along, making the whole thing feel kind of low.


    Gan Fengzhen signaled for the two young people to chat on their own then headed to the kitchen to tell Yu Shufen, "Look, those two look so well-matched together, a match of talent and beauty."


    While cutting vegetables, Gan Fengzhen couldn''t help but nce toward the living room and eximed, "Indeed, they''re not bad. It''s just I don''t know whether Nana likes him."


    "Liking someone depends on the guy, but as parents, you also have to put in a good word for him. After all, Nana is at the age to get married, and when you find someone suitable, you have to act quickly."


    Gan Fengzhen said with a sly smile.


    The truth was, her enthusiasm in ying matchmaker had its own selfish underpinnings¡ªif this match resulted in a marriage, the red envelope from the groom''s side would surely be substantial. Considering the man''s excellent circumstances, he certainly wouldn''t skimp in this regard.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    She had been earning extra money as a matchmaker since her retirement.


    "I''ll have a good talk with Nana, but sometimes, that girl doesn''t listen to me."


    Yu Shufen replied.


    "Ultimately, it''s all about whether Nana likes him or not. These days, we advocate for freedom in love, cannot force it upon them."


    Chen Yongxiang said as he was washing vegetables.


    He actually didn''t agree with this excuse to "deceive" Nana intoing back for blind dating, but he couldn''t win against his wife Yu Shufen. What he valued more was the young man''s character and whether his daughter would be happy with him, not the financial conditions.


    After letting the young people talk for a while, Yu Shufen put aside her work and called Chen Na into the bedroom, "How about it, he''s not bad, right? I saw you two seemed to get along quite well."


    "It''s okay, I guess," she answered.


    Chen Na had just been chatting to be polite and was quite distracted.


    "This Dong guy even bought your dad two bottles of Wuliangye and a carton of Zhonghua cigarettes, he seems quite generous. So I think you should get to know him a bit more."


    "How about after lunch, you two take a walk downstairs or go out for some milk tea or coffee," she suggested.


    "We''ll see when the timees, not there yet," Chen Na replied nomittally, shifting the subject, "What about my sister? Isn''t she home?"


    Hearing her daughter''s response, Yu Shufen felt somewhat displeased, "You forgot today is Friday, your sister hasn''t finished ss yet. But I told her, she''lle back for lunch at noon."


    "Okay then."


    Chen Na pretended not to notice Yu Shufen''s expression, "I''ll rest for a bit then, I''lle out for lunchter."


    Yu Shufen became even more indignant, "You girl, Dong is still waiting outside, we must at least show basic hospitality, right?"


    Chen Na fluttered her beautiful eyes innocently, "Your daughter got up early today and drove over two hours."


    Ultimately, Yu Shufen still doted on her daughter, letting out a resigned sigh, "Alright, then rest awhile, I''ll call you for lunch."


    After Yu Shufen left the bedroom, Chen Na flung herself on her sister''s bed, took out her phone, and noticed she had missed a message from Shen Yuan, so she replied:


    "I''m really pissed off by my mom. Turns out my dad wasn''t hospitalized; they lied to get me back here for a blind date."


    "Don''t worry, I''ll be back in the afternoon."


    "Mwah~"


    Chen Na looked at her chat with Shen Yuan, satisfied, and couldn''t resist wanting to give him a new nickname; remembering how he had deceived her time and time again, she simply typed in "Master of Deception."


    Looking at this nickname, Chen Na''s lips curled into a radiant, floral smile.


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuan, having received Chen Na''s WeChat message, also breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that nothing was wrong.


    But Chen Na was his woman, and being constantly urged by her parents to get married wasn''t okay. Even if she got through this time, there would be more blind dates toe.


    He needed to think of a permanent solution.


    Shen Yuan pondered for a while then picked up his phone to make a call...


    ...

 Chapter 90 The Younger Sister Has a Strong Talent

    "Coach Liew, you''re not busy, are you? Help me buy some stuff."


    "I''ll send you the list of things to buy on WeChatter, and when you pay, send me the ount number or QR code, as quickly as possible."


    "Later, deliver these things to the highway entrance, I''ll send you the location in a bit."


    After hanging up, Shen Yuan looked at the time; it was past 9 a.m.¡ªhe should be able to make it for lunch.


    Liew Menglu was his personal coach, and since she wasn''t working now, it was perfect to have her run errands, plus she would get three times the cashback for buying.


    Of course, he also had shopping to do, and splitting up would save time.


    After sending the shopping list to Liew Menglu, Shen Yuan himself went to a supermarket and bought two gift boxes, one with premium lightly dried sea cucumbers and the other with Dendrobium catenatum, which together were just over ten thousand yuan.


    He originally wanted to buy something even more expensive, but these were already the best the supermarket had.


    These were gifts for Chen Na''s father, who had high blood pressure, and both items could prevent hyperlipidemia.


    In addition, he also went to an Apple store and bought aputer.


    By 10 o''clock, Shen Yuan had just arrived at the highway entrance when Liew Menglu also drove over in her Bin-Go car.


    "Darling, you''re going to work me to death. I had to visit three ces in thirty minutes."


    "Luckily, I have a friend who owns a tobo and liquor store; I had her deliver things to me."


    Liew Menglu began toin to Shen Yuan as soon as she got out of the car.


    However, inside she was more than willing to do these things; it meant Shen Yuan needed her and indirectly confirmed that she could not only meet his physical and emotional needs but could also solve problems for him.


    Only then could she make Shen Yuan unable to let go of her~


    She could roughly guess why Shen Yuan was buying these things and where he was going. It all made her feel a bit envious; even Nana seemed to be getting the status of the legitimate wife, huh.


    Shen Yuan got out of the car smiling, "What''s the matter, you don''t want to be my personal housekeeper?"


    "Didn''t we agree on personal coach? How did it turn into personal housekeeper?"


    Liew Menglu fluttered her beautiful eyes, showing a look of confusion.


    "Housekeeper or coach, neither is important. The most important is ''personal''."


    As Shen Yuan walked past, he gave Liew Menglu''s buttocks a firm p. Her pert and round buttocks deformed dramatically like a balloon and quickly bounced back to shape after a few wobbles.


    Coach Liew''s balloon''s feel and sticity really are top-notch!


    Liew Menglu let out a surprised yelp, rubbing her butt and saying, "Ow, that hurts, darling, can''t you be a little gentler?"


    Without even thinking, Liew Menglu knew that with that strength, she was definitely swollen.


    "Don''t mix up the titles."


    Shen Yuan reminded her, then started to move the stuff from the Bin-Go''s trunk to his car.


    Once everything was moved, Liew Menglu hooked her arm around Shen Yuan''s and whispered into his ear, "Daddy, spank me on the other side too; otherwise, only one side will be swollen~ It''s not bnced this way~"


    Shen Yuan''s eyelid twitched. It seemed the intensity two nights ago was still not enough; he hadn''t tamed this little demon!


    Damn it, she still needed a stronger hand!


    "I''ll deal with you, little demon, when I get back."


    "Okay, you said it!"


    Liew Menglu stuck close to Shen Yuan''s arm, rubbing against him with her Newtonian fluid, making Shen Yuan''s heart race again.


    With pressing matters at hand, Shen Yuan struggled to free his hand from the deep valley, "If it weren''t for business today, I''d have taken you right here in the car."


    Liew Menglu blinked her beautiful eyes, "In the car, huh? Just thinking about it is kind of thrilling~"


    "I''m off."


    Shen Yuan dropped the remark and then sat in his car, pressed the elerator, and drove onto the highway.


    Liew Menglu got back into her car, gazing longingly as Shen Yuan''s Defender disappeared from view, murmuring softly to herself, "When can I go to my house like this~"


    ...


    Time in the car passed quickly.


    Listening to Jay Chou''s ylist, Shen Yuan drove until the navigation reminded him to get off the highway, and then he took out his phone to call Chen Na.


    Meanwhile, in Ling County.


    It was almost noon. Chen Na felt it wouldn''t be right to stay in the bedroom any longer, considering she was a guest, so she came out and chatted haphazardly with the others.


    Her younger sister, Chen Xinyu, had also returned from school. She looked about sixty to seventy percent simr to Chen Na, but her face was pure and delicate, not yet stained with the weariness of society. Despite her baggy school uniform, the swell of her body revealed an impressive scenery.


    This was something Chen Na was very envious of. Born from the same womb, why was her sister nourished so much better than her?


    Although she wasn''t small herself, she didg quite a bitpared to her sister.


    "Sister-inw, you''ve seen it, Dong is quite good in every aspect, and the kids are of suitable ages too. I think Nana gets along quite well with Dong," said Gan Fengzhen, working on persuading Yooi Shufen, and then she gave Dong Qitao a look.


    Dong Qitao caught on immediately and took out a jewelry box from his pocket. After opening it and revealing its content on the coffee table, he smiled, "Auntie, besides buying liquor and cigarettes for uncle and auntie, I also bought you a little gift. I hope you like it."


    "Ah? You have a gift for me too?"


    Yooi Shufen''s eyes lit up, visibly touched, because inside the jewelry box was a glinting gold ring.


    "This is a pure gold ring I specifically picked out for you at the Old Temple Gold Store. It''s over three thousand, not very expensive."


    "Over three thousand, and that''s not expensive?"


    Yooi Shufen couldn''t resist picking up the jewelry box for a look. The ring was simple in workmanship, without too manyplex decorations¡ªperfect for a middle-aged woman like her.


    Yooi Shufen observed Dong Qitao carefully, noting that the young man really knew how to handle things. The two bottles of liquor, the cigarettes, and this ring, that was more than six thousand yuan in total.


    It was his first visit, and he brought such pricey gifts. Indeed generous.


    People say to raise sons to secure one''s old age, but Yooi Shufen and Chen Yongxiang didn''t have sons, only two daughters, so in the future, they could only count on them.


    As parents, who wouldn''t hope their daughter marries into a good family?


    This would let them get a share of the glory as well.


    Chen Na looked on with a somewhat helpless expression. Her mother, Yooi Shufen, because of her pragmatic and materialistic nature, was often swayed by such things. Her father, Chen Yongxiang, was much better in this regard, and she had inherited his personality.


    However, at this moment, Old Chen was cooking in the kitchen. Had he been present, things definitely wouldn''t have been like this.


    "Dong," said Yooi Shufen, her interest piqued, "since you run a business, your ie must be quite good, right?"


    Although Yooi Shufen had heard from Gan Fengzhen before, she still wanted to ask in person.


    Dong Qitao pretended to be humble and shook his head, "It''s not much, barely seven or eight hundred thousand a year."


    "Seven or eighty thousand is not much?"


    Yooi Shufen couldn''t help but click her tongue in wonder. They say a mother-inw bes more fond of her son-inw the more she looks at him. Dong wasn''t even her official son-inw yet and she was already seeing him in a better light.


    "It''s indeed not a lot, considering that out of this ie, aside from personal expenses, I also have my future wife to support, and I need to provide for both my own parents and my inws. There probably won''t be much left by the end of the year."


    "But I''m not under much pressure now. After all, I already own a car and a house. The mortgage is just a few thousand a month, so it''s not a big issue," Dong Qitao said with a pleasant smile.


    These words didn''t sound boastful, but in reality they were full of implied pressure; earning seven or eight hundred thousand a year already put him in the top tier among ordinary people, and the key was he said he would spend the money on a wife, and on the inws too.


    What mother-inw wouldn''t be bewildered by such a statement?


    Chen Na fought the urge to roll her eyes.


    However, Yooi Shufen, upon hearing this, nodded her head in satisfaction again and again.


    Dong''s intentions were quite clear in his words: the money he earned was for spending on his wife and for taking care of both his own parents and his inws. This meant not only cherishing his wife but also being very filial!


    Moreover, he had already purchased a car and a house, and the mortgage was no pressure for him.


    "Dong, with such good conditions, is highly sought after. There were several other girls who wanted to meet Dong, but I''ve been putting them off. I''ve always felt that he and Nana are the best match, they really have the look of a married couple," Gan Fengzhen chimed in with an assist, boosting her own role as well.


    In her view, today''s blind date was undoubtedly a sess; first, the two sides got along fairly well, and second, the girl''s mother was very satisfied with the boy.


    It seemed that a sizable red envelope was in the cards!


    Just as Yooi Shufen''s favorable impression of this prospective son-inw increased further, Chen Na''s "ring, ring" cell phone rang.


    She picked it up and saw that "The skillful scammer jerk" was calling, a hint of a smile immediately appearing on her face. Then she got up and walked to the balcony to take the call.


    "What''s up?"


    "I''m about to get off the highway. Send me your home address."


    The voice of Shen Yuan came from the receiver.


    "What? You''reing to my house?"n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Chen Na was suddenly a bit stunned.


    "Yeah, I''ming to see your uncle and aunt, just send me the location first," Shen Yuan didn''t exin further and hung up.


    Chen Na, left with the busy tone, stood there dazed. Shen Yuan ising to my house?


    What does he want to do?


    Could it be...


    After some thought, Chen Na had a vague premonition, yet she wasn''t entirely sure. So, she sent Shen Yuan the location along with a message, "Let me know when you are close, and I''lle down to meet you."


    Knowing that Shen Yuan wasing, Chen Na''s mood improved considerably, a sweet smile ying on her lips as she sat back down on the couch. Yooi Shufen noticed something was amiss:


    "Nana, why are you so happy after just a phone call?"


    Chen Na gave a secretive smile, "Mom, I have a friend who will being over in a bit."


    "A friend? Male or female?"


    "You''ll know soon enough, hee hee," Chen Na said, keeping it mysterious, looking at the chat interface with "The skillful scammer jerk" and revealing an innocent smile.


    Seeing Chen Na''s expression, both Dong Qitao and Gan Fengzhen were a bit puzzled. Who could being over that made this girl so happy?


    Ten minutester, Chen Na received another call from Shen Yuan, and she couldn''t help but trot out the door, leaving her mother with the words, "Mom, I''m going down to meet my friend."


    "....."


    As soon as Chen Na got downstairs, she saw Shen Yuan unloading stuff. His trunk was full of various gift boxes, and Chen Na''s eyes widened in surprise, "Shen Yuan, why did you buy so many things?"


    Shen Yuan replied with a smile, "This is my first time visiting your uncle and aunt. I should make a good impression, shouldn''t I?"


    "Let''s go, help me with some of these. I can''t carry it all alone."


    "Uh, okay," Chen Na nodded repeatedly. However, when she realized that the two of them couldn''t carry everything in one trip, she made a call to her sister Chen Xinyu, asking her toe down and help as well.


    Chen Xinyu quickly trotted downstairs, and when she saw her sister with another man, she was momentarily taken aback.


    This??


    Is this my sister''s boyfriend?


    And the one upstairs?


    "That''s your sister, right?" Shen Yuan asked.


    He could tell, as the girl looked a lot like Chen Na but with less sophistication and more innocence.


    However, Shen Yuan noticed that this girl had strong attributes, with a noticeable bust, clearly above the ordinary.


    Could the uncle and aunt possibly be this biased?


    .....

 Chapter 91 The Love Story of My Sister and Her Husband

    "This is my sister, named Chen Xinyu."


    "Xinyu, this is my friend Shen Yuan, say hello."


    Chen Na introduced the two of them.


    Their rtionship wasn''t defined, and Chen Na understood that, so she did not introduce him as her boyfriend.


    Chen Xinyu was still a young girl, quite shy, and upon seeing this handsome young man, she stuttered without knowing quite how to begin.


    Finally, it was Shen Yuan who broke the awkwardness, passing a box from the trunk: "This is a gift for you. Aren''t you starting university in a month? I bought you aputer."


    Shen Yuan had not only prepared gifts for Chen Na''s parents but also knew she had a sister in her senior year of high school, so he asked Liew Menglu to buy an Apple MacBook14.


    To him, it wasn''t expensive, but for a student from an average family background, it was an unimaginable gift.


    This MacBook cost at least over ten thousand!


    Chen Xinyu was hesitant to ept it, casting an inquiring nce at Chen Na, and only after receiving an affirmative nod did she carefully take theputer.


    "Thank you."


    "It''s nothing, when you get into university, I''ll give you a smartphone as well."


    Shen Yuan said with a smile.


    "Let''s go upstairs!"


    Holding the heaviest case of liquor, Shen Yuan let the two sisters carry the other gift boxes, and the trio climbed the stairs together.


    "Nana, who is this?"


    Yooi Shufen heard some noise and came out of the living room to find that something was off.


    There stood a tall, unfamiliar young man at the door.


    Moreover, he was holding a case of liquor, and her two daughters were alsoden with items.


    "This is..."


    Chen Na was about to introduce him as a friend when Shen Yuan took over,


    "Auntie, hello, I''m Chen Na''s boyfriend, my name is Shen Yuan. You can just call me Shen."


    Shen Yuan ced the liquor on the shoe cab by the door and greeted her warmly.


    "Boyfriend?"


    Yooi Shufen scrutinized Shen Yuan suspiciously and immediately pulled Chen Na aside at the stair corner, whispering, "Nana, what''s going on? When did you get a boyfriend?"


    Chen Na''s face was covered with a sweet smile,pletely oblivious to Yooi Shufen''s question, because just now Shen Yuan had called himself her boyfriend.


    She had always seen herself as a canary and had never expected to have a defined rtionship, so Shen Yuan''s unexpected im filled her with surprise and joy.


    Seeing her daughter''s silly grin, Yooi Shufen was somewhat displeased, "Nana, could you at least say something?"


    "Yes, he''s my boyfriend,"


    Chen Na said firmly.


    "But he..."


    "Alright, let''s not leave my boyfriend hanging, let''s go in and talk."


    Chen Na, with a heart full of joy, walked into the house and proudly introduced Shen Yuan to her father in the kitchen, pulling him by the hand, "Dad, I brought my boyfriend home."


    "Boyfriend?"


    Chen Yongxiang almost dropped the spat in surprise, turning to see a young man with a decent appearance and casual clothes, though he seemed a bit young.


    Shen Yuan nodded slightly, "Uncle, hello, my name is Shen Yuan."


    "Ah... hello, hello."


    "Please have a seat."


    Chen Yongxiang motioned Shen Yuan to sit on the sofa, instinctively wiping the sweat from his forehead with his apron.


    What''s going on here?


    Nana already had a boyfriend, and yet there was another suitor in the house.


    Gan Fengzhen also heard the words "boyfriend" and became somewhat unsettled, whispering to Yooi Shufen, "What''s the situation? Nana has a boyfriend?"


    Yooi Shufen spread her hands, "I have no idea!"


    Gan Fengzhen was feeling overwhelmed, shooting nces at Dong Qitao, "This is going to be difficult."


    "Sigh, let''s just see how it goes."


    Dong Qitao was still in shock; he came for a blind date, had a pleasant conversation with the girl, and her parents seemed satisfied with him, but the girl apparently had a boyfriend?


    What the hell is this!


    Gan Fengzhen approached to reassure him, "Dong, don''t panic."


    "Let''s observe the situation. This guy looks pretty young, and being young means he may not be mature or financially capable, so Nana''s parents might not agree to it."


    Dong Qitao sighed silently, "We can only wait and see."


    Shen Yuan ced all the gifts from the doorway on the dining table, and Chen Na called her parents over, "Mom, Dad, Shen Yuan brought you gifts,e and have a look."


    Seeing the table filled with an array of gift boxes and liquor, Yooi Shufen and Chen Yongxiang couldn''t help but widen their eyes.


    My goodness, he really went all out!


    "Uncle, I know you enjoy drinking, so I got you a bottle of 53-degree Feitian Maotai."


    "I wasn''t sure if you smoke, but I also bought 6 cartons of Hetianxia. If you don''t smoke, you can keep them, and use them to give out cigarettes during the New Year."


    As Shen Yuan was introducing the gifts, Dong Qitao sat on the sofa looking at the liquor, feeling a bit numb; 53-degree Feitian Maotai, although officially priced at 1499, was hard to purchase at that rate¡ªhe had bought two bottles for the New Year at at least 2800 each.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Damn, a whole case would cost at least 16000.


    And with the 6 cartons of Hetianxia, the value of the liquor and cigarettes reached over 20000!


    Damn, is it necessary to go this hard just for dating?


    "Also, knowing you have high blood pressure, I got you Dendrobium catenatum and premium dried sea cucumber. Both can help control blood sugar and pressure, as well as improve immunity. Make sure to eat them often."


    Shen Yuan pointed to the boxes on the table, introducing one by one, then he brought out the gift box from Chow Tai Fook: "This is for Auntie. Inside, there''s gold jewelry, including a bracelet, a ring, a ne, and earrings."


    "They''re all pure gold. You can wear them or keep them at home. After all, gold is always valuable, and who knows, it might appreciate over time."


    "Ah..."


    Yooi Shufen cautiously took the gift box and couldn''t help but ask, "How much did all these cost?"


    Shen Yuan waved his hand carelessly, "Not much money, the main thing is the thought. This box of gold jewelry is about sixty thousand. Including all the gifts, it''s about a hundred thousand."


    Yooi Shufen and Chen Yongxiang gasped in shock.


    "Just around a hundred thousand...."


    Listen to that, does that sound like something an ordinary person would say?


    Chen Yongxiang came out of the kitchen and saw the Maotai, realizing it was no ordinary bottle. But it turned out the Maotai was just the beginning, and the man had spent over sixty thousand on Gold items alone!


    Yooi Shufen was also stunned by the box of Gold items, still unable to process what had happened.


    Just what kind of celestial boyfriend had Nana found herself?


    Sitting on the sofa, Gan Fengzhen looked somewhat embarrassed. She truly didn''t know that Nana had a boyfriend, and even Nana''s parents were in the dark until this unexpected development¡ªwith Nana bringing home a boyfriend without a word.


    If her boyfriend had been just satisfactory, Dong might still have stood a chance, but this boyfriend, at first nce, is no ordinary family at all!


    Bringing gifts worth over a hundred thousand on the first visit, just what kind of background does he have?


    Meanwhile, Dong Qitao''s face turned even uglier. He had thought his gifts totaling over six thousand were already quite generous, yet the man''s hundred thousand made him feel like a clown.


    He couldn''t help but inwardly me the matchmaker for not understanding the situation properly!


    "Qitao, don''t panic. I will scout out the situationter. There''s got to be more to this than meets the eye," she said.


    Gan Fengzhen just managed to suss out a different vor and leaned in to say, "Think about it, if he''s such a wealthy boyfriend, why didn''t Nana bring him home earlier orter, but specifically at this time?"


    Dong Qitao immediately caught on, "Aunt Gan, are you saying that this boyfriend is a fake?"


    It wasn''t strange for Gan Fengzhen to have this thought because renting a boyfriend to bring home was actually quitemon nowadays, with such videos routinely popping up.


    Gan Fengzhen nodded thoughtfully, "That''s a possibility, so I will try to probe his backgroundter on."


    "All right."


    In truth, Dong Qitao didn''t think this was a "fake" boyfriend because the gifts totaled over a hundred thousand. If it was really an act, that cost would be way too high.


    Unless the tobo and liquor were fake.


    Seeing the gifts worth a full hundred thousand, Yooi Shufen looked at Shen Yuan with different eyes and couldn''t resist asking, "You are called Shen... what is your name again?"


    Shen Yuan smiled, "Aunt, my name is Shen Yuan, you can just call me Shen."


    Yooi Shufen smiled sheepishly, "Ah, Shen, hello, you''re really too courteous."


    Yooi Shufen tried to appear calm on the surface, but her heart was overjoyed.


    Who would have thought that such opulent wealth would finallye our way?


    The sheer generosity of the gifting, clearly not ordinary riches!


    Yooi Shufen even found herself ridiculous for being so easily swayed by Dong''s six thousand-plus gifts earlier, only for Nana''s boyfriend to instantly drop a hundred thousand!


    "Shen, have a seat for a while, and we''ll chat over dinner," she said.


    Chen Yongxiang was somewhat moreposed than his wife, inviting Shen Yuan to take a seat before returning to the kitchen to keep busy.


    In his view, the financial status of his daughter''s partner didn''t matter; as long as his daughter liked him, that was the key.


    Seeing his daughter''s happy and sweet demeanor just now, Chen Yongxiang felt she must have found someone she truly liked, which would ount for such behavior.


    With this in mind, Chen Yongxiang''s face also revealed a faint smile as he cooked.


    "Uh, Shen, hello, I am Nana''s cousin on her mother''s side," said Gan Fengzhen with a smile as she greeted him.


    "Hello, cousin," replied Shen Yuan, nodding politely.


    "You must be younger than Nana, right? How old are you this year?" Gan Fengzhen observed Shen Yuan for a moment. He was simply dressed in a white T-shirt and jeans, with a clear and handsome face¡ªa sure sign of youth.


    "I''m 21," Shen Yuan replied honestly.


    "Only 21, huh." Gan Fengzhen deliberately repeated it loudly.


    She was even more convinced that this was an actor Nana had brought back. A 27-year-old woman, getting a boyfriend six years her junior, and on top of that, one who was incredibly wealthy.


    Who would believe such a story?


    Yooi Shufen heard this too. She wasn''t great at guessing young people''s ages, since 20-year-olds and 30-year-olds looked simr these days, with nearly identical dress and style. It mostly depended on personal style.


    "Shen, I thought you were about the same age as our Nana," Yooi Shufen remarked.


    "Aunt, age is not a problem. Nana and I truly love each other, and I hope you can bless us," Shen Yuan said, holding Chen Na''s hand as he sat on the couch.


    The moment Chen Na heard this, she felt her heart melt under Shen Yuan''s warmth, her face brimming with happiness as she gazed at him.


    All the effort of purchasing so many gifts, then driving over 200 kilometers to Ling County, and now dering their rtionship to her parents.


    It was all for her¡­.


    Chen Na suddenly felt grateful for making the right decision back then.


    Gan Fengzhen''s lips twitched. The youth''s acting skills were impressive indeed! She had sensed something was off and became even more certain after hearing his age¡ªnothing but a hired actor, after all.


    Even going as far as to say, "I hope you can bless us."


    Nana herself seemed to be fully immersed in the role, joining in the performance.


    Truly cunning!


    It''s entirely possible that the tobo, liquor, and jewelry were all fake.


    Throughout this, only Chen Xinyu waspletely convinced.


    She watched her sister and brother-inw, seeing happiness and sweetness in their eyes and expressions, confirming that her sister and brother-inw were truly in love!


    She, too, had always longed for a passionate romance.


    How she envied her sister¡­.


    Chen Xinyu couldn''t help but take a few more looks at her brother-inw. Compared to the man in the shirt and trousers from before, she actually preferred this brother-inw with the boy-next-door charm.


    ...

 Chapter 92 Full of Aggressiveness!

    "Shen, you''re so young and already so wealthy, what do you do for work?"


    Gan Fengzhen continued to press.


    She decided to be like Sherlock Holmes, unraveling everything to expose Shen Yuanpletely!


    Actually, this was also what Yooi Shufen was curious about; being able to casually spend over 100,000 on gifts was definitely not ordinary.


    "I''m currently still attending university, but I have side businesses, investing in both finance and industry."


    Shen Yuan replied politely.


    Upon hearing this, Gan Fengzhen almostughed, thinking to herself that young people today really could boast, casually mentioning finance and industry, she definitely wouldn''t believe it and continued asking,


    "You must have bought a house then, right? If you''re going to marry Nana in the future, you''d need a home, wouldn''t you?"


    Gan Fengzhen was increasingly eager to tear off Shen Yuan''s mask, thinking let''s see how you answer this one.


    Shen Yuan replied with a smile, "Of course, we have two properties, one under my name and one under hers, both in Star City."


    Gan Fengzhen''s mouth twitched, this damn drama was getting more ridiculous, boasting about having two properties in Star City.


    Even Dong Qitao, who had been silent, felt it was a bit too much; a single property in Star City cost at least a million, and it seemed unlikely to buy one for Chen Na before even getting married.


    However, he didn''t want to be a spokesperson for doubt; it was good enough that Aunt Gan was leading the charge.


    Hearing about the two properties, Yooi Shufen also didn''t quite believe it, let alone that their daughter also had one, so she threw Chen Na a questioning nce.


    "Yes, Shen Yuan bought me a house."


    Chen Na proudly took out her phone, opened the gallery, "Look, I justpleted the online registration yesterday. I even took photos of the housing contract and the receipt."


    "Let me see."


    Yooi Shufen leaned over to take a look. Even though she couldn''t make much out of it, a property contract should certainly be legitimate.


    Gan Fengzhen sneered internally, this act was really thorough, even preparing a property contract.


    Shen Yuan knew what this matchmaker was thinking, smiled and did not exin, and silently operated his phone for a moment, then said to Chen Na,


    "Nana, the house should be ready soon. I just transferred 1 million for the furnishings. If it''s not enough, just let me know."


    Nowadays, properties are generally well furnished, and Songhu Tiandi was no exception, but custom cabs and buying furniture and appliances were still needed.


    Chen Na wasn''t surprised that Shen Yuan had transferred 1 million to her, but she felt it was a bit extravagant, "1 million? But furnishing won''t need that much money."


    "1 million?"


    Yooi Shufen''s eyes widened incredulously; 1 million could buy two small units in Ling County, but he wanted to spend it on furnishings?


    At this point, Gan Fengzhen could no longer contain herself, determined to rip off Shen Yuan''s mask of wealth right then, "Shen, we are all ordinary people here, there''s no need to....."


    Just then, the phone Chen Na had ced on the coffee table ''dinged'' loudly, interrupting Gan Fengzhen''s speech.


    Since the sofa surrounded the coffee table, everyone''s gaze was immediately drawn to it, noticing it was a message from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.


    Chen Na wasn''t too surprised; when it came to money, if Shen Yuan said he would give it, he definitely would, although she felt 1 million for furnishings was excessively luxurious and unnecessary.


    But Yooi Shufen, having just heard about the 1 million and now seeing the text message, couldn''t help herself and picked up her daughter''s phone to confirm.


    [Industrial and Commercial Bank of China]Your ount ending in 5854 received a deposit of 1,000,000 Yuan on May 19 at 12:18. Current bnce is...


    Yooi Shufen was dumbfounded, her eyes widening as she verified the deposited amount again.


    One... ten... hundred... thousand... ten thousand... hundred thousand!


    With six zeros behind, it really was 1 million!


    Yooi Shufen was astounded, her face a picture of disbelief.


    "No way? Let me see."


    Seeing Yooi Shufen''s ghost-seeing expression, Gan Fengzhen couldn''t help but lean over for a look, sharply inhaling when she clearly saw the deposited amount.


    My goodness!


    It really was 1 million!


    Talk about an immediate transfer!


    Gan Fengzhen felt like she had been pped in the face, but also found herself ridiculous for doubting the authenticity of the products he bought just moments ago.


    To casually transfer 1 million to his girlfriend for furnishings, how rich must someone be to dare to do that!


    When Dong Qitao saw Gan Fengzhen''s expression, he felt secretly relieved.


    Damn, that was close! If Aunt Gan hadn''t been the front runner, that p might have hit his own face.


    There was a few seconds of silence in the air, until finally Yooi Shufen cautiously broke it, "Shen, does furnishing really need that much money?"


    Shen Yuan smiled, "No worries, if it''s not all spent, just consider it pocket money."


    Gan Fengzhen''s scalp tingled.


    Look at him, calling 1 million pocket money!


    This damn financial capacity!


    Dong Qitao nced around and, while everyone''s attention wasn''t on him, silently slipped the jewelry box he had ced on the coffee table back into his pocket.


    Time to cut losses!


    It was over 3,000 after all!


    And not sure if those two bottles of Wuliangye and that Huawei device could be returned?


    Damn,ing here was truly a loss!


    The blind date hadn''t worked out, and he still got schooled.


    But since he was a businessman with a clear mind, thinking it over, he quickly realized, since the blind date had failed anyway, the trip needn''t be wasted; such a rich man could also be valuable contacts in the future, so he said to Shen Yuan with a smiling face,


    "Brother Shen, since you''re spending 1 million on furnishings, those two houses must also be quite expensive, right?"


    Shen Yuan nced at Dong Qitao and thought to himself that this buddy was really keen on scoring points, but he might as well y along with the pressure being handed to him:


    "It''s not too expensive, actually. Nana''s ce is almost 3 million, and mine is a vi, over 10 million."


    "Over 10 million and still not expensive?"


    Dong Qitao eximed in surprise, smacking his lips, "Compared to you, my ce really isn''t worth mentioning!"


    Gan Fengzhen secretly cursed Dong Qitao: This Dong really knows how to sail with the wind, what a lowlife!


    Then, she couldn''t help but show a ttering expression, "That, Shen Yuan."


    "Sorry, Auntie was just speaking her mind earlier, it was a bit presumptuous, sorry ha."


    Shen Yuan casually waved his hand, "Auntie, you''re being too polite. We''re all family here, no worries."


    Gan Fengzhen nodded inwardly, looking at him and thinking about his manner, truly a wealthy man, generous and poised in speech and actions!


    People are always afraid ofparisons, and now looking at Shen Yuan, Gan Fengzhen couldn''t help but think of her own son-inw.


    Although her son-inw was not bad,paring him with Shen, oh, it should be Mr. Shen!


    Her son-inw isn''t even fit to carry Mr. Shen''s shoes.


    At the same time, Gan Fengzhen was extremely envious of Yooi Shufen.


    With such a son-inw, why bother running a convenience store!


    She should just enjoy her twilight years early!


    She now slightly regretted marrying off her daughter too early; if she had held her back a bit longer, who knows if she might''vended a son-inw like Mr. Shen?


    That would have been soaring high!


    And Yooi Shufen was still a bit shocked, initially she thought Shen was wealthy, but had not expected him to be so wealthy.


    Being able to buy a house worth over 10 million for himself and also buy a 3 million house for Nana?


    What kind of fortune must you have to be so generous?


    Probably tens of millions at least!


    Possibly even hundreds of millions!


    Damn, the Chen family ancestors must be spewing blue smoke from their graves!


    Yooi Shufen looked at her elder daughter, Nana, emotionally, thinking how she and her husband had raised her with great hardship and finally they could be proud.


    Yooi Shufen was even looking forward to the next time she could gossip with the neighbors.


    My son-inw is a billionaire!


    "Okay, we can start the meal now!"


    Chen Yongxiang had carried all the dishes to the table, calling everyone to eat.


    Today, he had prepared a full spread of ten dishes, featuring meat, fish, shrimp, chicken, and duck...


    But when he took off his apron, he noticed that everyone seemed a bit off, so he came over to ask what was wrong, then Yooi Shufen immediately pulled him into the bedroom to exin everything to him.


    "Holy crap!"


    "One ce costing over 10 million!"


    "And he bought Nana a 3 million apartment too!"


    Even the normally calm Chen Yongxiang was shocked, finding this all a bit too extravagant.


    "Yeah, I knew he was rich, but not this rich."


    Yooi Shufen sighed, "Now, age doesn''t seem to be an issue anymore. It''s okay if he''s a few years younger. I think Shen speaks and acts quite maturely, not like one of those restless young people in their early twenties."


    Yooi Shufen now viewed Shen Yuan through a rose-tinted lens; no matter how she looked, he always seemed right. Having such a top-tier billionaire as her son-inw meant she could finally hold her head high!


    "Yeah, I think he''s great too."


    Chen Yongxiang took a few deep breaths, then slowly said, "You can tell by what he buys; although he bought cigarettes and liquor, the most important thing was the health supplements he bought for people with high blood pressure, specifically for me."


    "Plus he didn''t forget a gift for Xinyu."


    "That shows Shen is thoughtful."


    "Yes."


    Yooi Shufen strongly agreed with Chen Yongxiang''s view.


    "Let''s go, let''s eat first."


    Chen Yongxiang quickly adjusted his mindset; having a wealthy future son-inw is one thing, but the most important thing is that he''s good to his daughter.


    "Shen, you drink, right? It''s rare for you toe to Ling County, and I don''t have much to offer you."


    Chen Yongxiang called everyone to the table, smiling warmly.


    Shen Yuan responded with an easy grace, "Uncle, you are too courteous. You''ve been busy all morning preparing such a big feast. I''m the one who should be sorry."


    Chen Yongxiang scratched his head awkwardly, feeling a bit ashamed because actually, he had prepared the meal for Dong.


    Shen Yuan opened a bottle of Maotai, intending to fill Chen Yongxiang''s ss, but Qitao snatched the bottle, "Brother Shen, let me handle the pouring. You just sit."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Shen Yuan smiled, this buddy, always walking a wide path!


    Amid the clinking of cups and changing of seats, Shen Yuan dropped another bombshell, "Uncle, Aunt, after we eat, let''s go check out the car and the house."


    "???"


    Everyone''s eyes widened, turning their gaze towards Shen Yuan.


    Not just buying for Chen Na but also for the future inws?


    What kind of godly son-inw is this!


    .....

 Chapter 93 Walls Have Ears

    "Shen, actually, we don''t really need a new car or house; we''re fine living here for our retirement,"


    Chen Yongxiang said while drinking, "Nana is with you now, and Xinyu will get married eventually. This house is enough for us."


    Shen Yuan thought to himself, Old Chen, please don''t mess around, can my sister just marry anyone?


    Thinking about matters far removed from the present, Shen Yuan then said, "Uncle, don''t be polite with me. Since Nana is with me, I''ll definitely make sure you both lead a good life."


    "Let''s do just that, we''ll go buy a house and a car after dinner."


    With amanding wave of his hand, Shen Yuan didn''t give Chen Yongxiang a chance to rebut.


    Since he was already there, he had to do things properly.


    The property prices in Ling County aren''t too high, around 4000, and even the nicer developments are just over 5000.


    A 120 square meter apartment would barely cost over 600,000, plus a car would only total around 1 million at most.


    Of course, with a triple cashback, these could all be registered in Chen Na''s name, but Shen Yuan felt it was unnecessary. There would be plenty of chances to exploit the systemter, considering all the female NPCs.


    The main thing was to make Chen Na''s parentsfortable, and if they werefortable and happy, Nana would naturally be happy too.


    With Nana being happy, the Feel-good Index would naturally increase. Unconsciously, Shen Yuan nced above Chen Na''s head.


    Indeed, the Feel-good Index had reached 93!


    The reward for 90 Feel-good Index was already substantial; he couldn''t imagine what the rewards at 100 could be!


    Chen Na tightly held Shen Yuan''s hand under the table, her face full of emotion; she was truly moved today.


    At first, she had expected to be nothing more than his canary, but today Shen Yuan treated her as his official girlfriend.


    She even felt she received more than what an official girlfriend would get.


    It had nothing to do with money, but how much he cared for her.


    Besides, having worked outside for so long, she had always wanted to improve her parents'' living conditions, yet despite years of work, she had never saved enough. Shen Yuan effortlessly resolved this issue.


    So Chen Na was sincerely grateful.


    Yooi Shufen secretly broke into a cold sweat thinking about how Old Chen could say that this house was enough¡ªit was simply nonsense!


    The house was old and tattered, and she would''ve changed it long ago if they had the money.


    Fortunately, her son-inw was generous and quite overbearing!


    Chen Xinyu held a small bowl of rice and quietly watched her brother-inw. He wasn''t only handsome, but also spoke impressively.


    Her sister had good taste!


    Gan Fengzhen and Dong Qitao were totally amazed. Indeed, being wealthy means being willful.


    That''s another million or more!


    Gan Fengzhen couldn''t help but gaze at Shen Yuan several times, secretly sighing as she thought how great it would be if he were her own son-inw!


    "Uncle, do you have a preferred car brand?"


    Shen Yuan asked.


    "Uh..."


    Chen Yongxiang thought it seemed like he couldn''t dissuade his future son-inw, after a moment he suggested, "Haval, Great Wall are fine."


    Shen Yuan shook his head, "Let''s buy a better one. BMW or Audi are fine. How about an A6?"


    "That''s too expensive, unnecessary. We can''t drive such a fancy car. A car for running errands is enough, actually we don''t even need to change; our Coro still works."


    "Besides, Xinyu will get married someday, and the car will just be for us two, which is enough."


    Although his son-inw was willing to spend money, Chen Yongxiang still held onto his thrifty ideals, not wanting his son-inw to think they were a family that only cared about money.


    Everyone has their vanity, who wouldn''t want a nice house and car, but it all depends on the situation.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Shen Yuan thought, why does Old Chen keep talking about marrying off his sister? Isn''t one good son-inw enough? Do they want two?


    Old Chen, don''t be too greedy!


    "Let''s just buy the A6, Uncle, don''t worry about the money."


    Shen Yuan clinked sses with Chen Yongxiang once more and dropped the topic, Chen Yongxiang knowing he couldn''t argue, let it go.


    The men were in good spirits, Chen Yongxiang was happy that his daughter found a good match, and although Dong Qitao had failed at his arranged date, he consoled himself with having made a wealthy new friend¡ªand even requested Shen Yuan''s WeChat during dinner.


    The atmosphere at the table was harmonious; after finishing a bottle of Maotai, they opened another, and the conversation unwittingly shifted to Chen Xinyu.


    During meals, if adults run out of topics, they like to talk about the children present. Shen Yuan looked at his sister-inw, Chen Xinyu:


    "How are your grades, and which university would you like to attend?"


    Blushing slightly, Chen Xinyu felt a bit bashful, but eventually, Chen Na helped her answer, "She''s doing well at Ling County First Middle School, I remember she scored 660 in the mock tests, right?"


    "That''s a good score; you might have a chance at Nanzhong University."


    Smiling, Shen Yuan said, "I have a sister your age, also about to take the college entrance exam. Come to Star City during the summer break, and I''ll introduce you two."


    Looking up at Shen Yuan, Chen Xinyu quickly lowered her head and murmured, "Mm-hmm."


    After lunch, Gan Fengzhen was the first to leave. Today was a disappointment for her; she had thought the marriage was a done deal, but then someone threw a wrench into her ns.


    With just a few strokes, she was left bamboozled.


    Throughout lunch, she couldn''t breathe smoothly, wondering why all the good sons-inw belonged to others?


    Dong Qitao also quietly took his leave, ncing toward the Wuliangye and cigarettes on the coffee table as he did, his mouth moved as if he wanted to say something.


    Damn, today was a bit of a loss!


    Unfortunately, neither Shen Yuan nor Chen Yongxiang noticed; otherwise, they would have definitely returned them.


    Who would want your crappy tobo and cheap liquor?


    That afternoon, except for Chen Xinyu, who had to return to school, Shen Yuan and the others spent the time looking at cars and houses.


    Buying the car went smoothly, but when purchasing a house, Chen Yongxiang suggested clearly they shouldn''t put it under just their names, considering legacy issues and the hassle of transferring ownershipter;


    since they didn''t have a son, the house would ultimately still belong to the daughter and son-inw.


    Shen Yuan didn''t say much; it didn''t matter whose name was on the paperwork for the apartment, since it was for them to live in anyway.


    Eventually, they simply put it in Chen Na''s name, and there was even a threefold cashback.


    They didn''t return home until after 5 PM.


    For the couple Chen Yongxiang, it was a day full of gains, as they now not only owned a 130-square-meter apartment but also a ck Audi A6.


    So upon returning, they immediately burst into high spirits and got busy in the kitchen.


    Having received such great help from their son-inw today, they had to treat him well!


    The meal at noon wasn''t specifically prepared for the son-inw, so tonight''s dinner had to be even morevish.


    Because of this, Chen Yongxiang had just made a trip to the market to buy groceries.


    Not long after arriving at Chen Na''s house, Shen Yuan received a WeChat message from Foo Zhengmei, which included the detailed renovation n.


    Shen Yuan nced over it briefly. It was a full set of smart home appliances, all from high-end brands, and the costs were clearly listed. Beforehand, anotherpany had sent him their detailed n as well.


    They were pretty much the same.


    Shen Yuan had already been leaning towards Guanting, and with Old Wan being quite slick, and with Su Xuewei there too, Shen didn''t think too much and replied to her on WeChat,


    "Okay, please arrange the construction ASAP. Send me yourpany''s card number, I''ll transfer the deposit soon."


    "Sure, Mr. Shen!"


    Foo Zhengmei, in her office, instinctively clenched her fist upon seeing the message.


    She had finally secured the deal!


    "Coach, did it work?"


    Su Xuewei stood in front of her, asking cautiously.


    "Yes, it worked!"


    Foo Zhengmei said excitedly, "This is a deal worth 20 million!"


    Seeing her mentor''s joyous expression, Su Xuewei''s bright eyes also gleamed with delight.


    As Foo Zhengmei calmed down a bit, she said to her, "Xuewei, Mr. Wan has made the introductions, and he wants you to report the progress to Mr. Shen. If there''s anything you don''t understand, you can always ask me."


    "Okay, Coach."


    Su Xuewei nodded, ready to leave when Foo Zhengmei seemed to think of something and stopped her, "Are you sure about this? You can still refuse."


    Su Xuewei looked firmly at Foo Zhengmei, nodded, then turned and left her office.


    Foo Zhengmei watched Xuewei''s retreating figure and sighed silently.


    ....


    Meanwhile


    In the living room, Shen Yuan was leaning on the sofa, and Chen Na cuddled up to him like a little bird pressing against his shoulder, whispering, "Shen Yuan, thank you."


    "Thank what, you are my woman, it''s what I''m supposed to do," Shen Yuan replied with a full sense of authority.


    He couldn''t help but look down at Chen Na. Today, she was dressed rather simply, in slim-fit blue jeans and an ordinary round T-shirt. Yet, regardless of what a beauty wears, she can always dazzle.


    Chen Na was just that kind of woman.


    From Shen Yuan''s angle now, he could see the milky white bra inside her T-shirt through the neckline. Although Nana couldn''tpare to Coach Liew and those busty types, or the ss belle with her natural talents, she still had an advantage over an ordinary woman.


    Suddenly, Shen Yuan felt a surge of manliness, ncing back towards the direction of the kitchen. His inws were focused on cooking, making them too upied to notice anything here.


    Luckily, the sofa was positioned with its back against the kitchen, shielding everything below the neck, emboldening Shen Yuan.


    He started to exhibit his special talents, beginning from Nana''s slim waist and then slowly moving upwards.


    "Mmm..."


    Chen Na issued a moan of pleasure, biting her teeth and said,


    "We can''t, my parents will see us."


    Shen Yuan didn''t speak, but moved his hands to her back, skillfully unfastening the sp. Then, as if his hands were made of non-Newtonian fluid, they started to shift in various ways.


    Chen Na''s cheeks flushed, her eyes became hazy, all the while she kept watch over every movement in the kitchen, fearing they would get caught.


    This continued for 5 minutes until Chen Na couldn''t take it anymore and whispered a plea, "Can we wait until tonight?"


    "Tonight?"


    Shen Yuan paused, "Your parents will let me sleep in the same room with you?"


    Chen Na, biting her lip, said, "I''ll sneak over."


    Although Chen Na''s home technically had three rooms, the third one was very small, only big enough for two tatami mats, usually used for storage.


    Even when Nana came home for holidays, she would sleep with her sister; they hardly used the third room.


    During dinner, Shen Yuan pretended to suggest getting a hotel room, but Chen Yongxiang firmly stated that he must stay at home tonight.


    So after dinner, Yooi Shufen arranged for Shen Yuan to stay in Chen Xinyu''s bedroom, while Chen Na and Chen Xinyu slept in the small room.


    At 11 PM, Chen Na indeed sneaked out, crawling into Shen Yuan''s bed, "I''m here~"


    Shen Yuan, who had been waiting for Nana, pulled her into his embrace and started to get busy.


    With the enhancement from his abilities, Shen Yuan was particrly fierce, and Chen Na, still inexperienced, quickly lost her bearings.


    The troubling part was, their room was adjacent to the small room. Once Shen Yuan stepped on the gas, the noise was unstoppable, waking up the sleeping Chen Xinyu.


    Chen Xinyu groggily got out of bed, found her sister missing, and heard strange noises next door, so she carefully crept over, pressing her ear against the wall.


    Loud card-ying noises came from the other side, along with her sister''s sounds of enjoyment. Her face immediately flushed.


    She had only watched those kinds of films with ssmates, but she had never heard such sounds up close, let alone from her own sister and brother-inw.


    But wow, her brother-inw was truly powerful!


    Chen Xinyu inwardly remarked.


    .....

 Chapter 94 Its a Win-Win Deal!

    The training sses still maintained their rapid pace, and Chen Na could only cover her mouth, trying her best not to make a sound.


    However, the sound of ying cards couldn''t be controlled, especially with Shen Yuan, who now had enhanced abilities.


    As the training was nearing its end, Chen Na tightly wrapped her arms around Shen Yuan''s waist and whispered, "I''ll take the pill."


    Shen Yuan had done so much for her today that she felt incapable of repaying him; thus, she could only promise to reciprocate in this way.


    Shen Yuan patted Chen Na''s pretty blushing cheeks.


    After lying down, Shen Yuan thought for a moment and said, "No need for pills, if it happens, let''s have the baby."


    "Hmm?"


    "Really?"


    Chen Na turned her head and stared nkly at Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan nodded, "Hmm, do you want to have a child for me?"


    "Of course, I do."


    Chen Na nestled her face into Shen Yuan''s chest, drawing circles on it with her finger, and murmured softly, "Do you want a son or a daughter?"


    "Either is fine; let''s leave it to fate."


    Shen Yuan actually quite liked children: their plump rosy cheeks, round heads, and chubby little bodies were utterly adorable.


    When Old Shen and Ms. Li were busy with work, a four-year-older Shen Yuan often had to take care of his younger sister, Shen Xuan. He cherished those memories, even though he couldn''t remember many details clearly.


    Shen Xuan was quite well-behaved as a child.


    When he grew up and saw the photos of him and his sister from their childhood, he couldn''t help butugh because they both looked so silly back then.


    "Hmm, if possible, I''d like to have two kids for you, having twins would be the best."


    Chen Na looked forward with desire, thinking about how happy they would be, living as a family of four.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Shen Yuan smiled. Wanting to have two children, it seemed Nana was quite ambitious.


    But there should also be spots reserved for the otherdies in the harem, right?


    After the training session had ended, Chen Na, the eager student, wanted a second round, and Shen Yuan, as a dedicated trainer, of course had no reason to refuse.


    At around 1 a.m., Chen Na finally left Shen Yuan''s room and tiptoed back to her smaller room, careful not to wake up her sister, Chen Xinyu.


    Chen Na gently lifted the nket and slid into bed, only for the half-asleep Chen Xinyu to suddenly turn and hold her tight.


    "Err... Xinyu..."


    "You''re still awake?"


    Chen Na''s face felt a bit hot, but thank goodness it was dark, as Xinyu probably couldn''t see her embarrassed expression.


    She remembered clearly waiting until her sister had fallen asleep before she left, could it be the noise had woken her up?


    If that was the case, it would be extremely embarrassing...


    "Mm-hmm."


    Chen Xinyu, smelling Chen Na''s scent, softly responded, "Sis, I want to sleep hugging you."


    "Sure, go ahead."


    Chen Na gently stroked Xinyu''s back. When she was still in school, the two sisters used to share a bed, with the younger always liking to sleep while hugging her.


    Later, when Chen Na went to college, they only had the opportunity during the holidays.


    However, both were now wearing pajamas with no protection underneath, and Chen Na could distinctly feel two soft pressures.


    "This girl, she''s grown quite a bit again..." Chen Na silently remarked to herself.


    The next morning.


    Chen Yongxiang and his wife got up early to make a plentiful breakfast, waiting for their son-inw to get up.


    Shen Yuan got out of bed, freshened up, and upon sitting at the breakfast table, was somewhat stunned, seeing goji berry pork kidney porridge, steamed oysters, ck bean soy milk, and kiwifruit...


    Such potent dishes first thing in the morning?


    And they all were what one would eat to boost virility!


    And just after Chen Na finished washing up, Yooi Shufen pulled her into the bedroom and whispered, "Nana, you''re not getting any younger, and in three more years you''ll be 30, you need to hurry up and have a child!"


    "The older you are when you have children, the slower your recovery will be, and it''s worse for your health, you know that, right?" Yooi Shufen said meaningfully.


    After pondering carefully the night before, she realized that someone as wealthy as Shen Yuan was surely the target of many sly temptresses.


    Moreover, what rich man doesn''t y around outside?


    Even men with a little bit of money love to have their fun; for instance, the leader of her neighbor''s unit kept a mistress besides his wife!


    Thus, Yooi Shufen was quite worried that Shen Yuan might leave her daughter in the future.


    So, to ensure Nana''s position, she had to bear a child; and of course, a son would be best!


    That way, no matter how wild Shen Yuan might get outside, Nana could always find her standing through her child.


    "I know."


    Chen Na breathed a sigh of relief. She almost thought that the events ofst night were known not only to her sister but also to her parents.


    "Anyway, try your best and let go a bit, got it?" Yooi Shufen reminded with a deeper implication.


    Chen Na understood her mother''s meaning and blushed slightly.


    But she thought her mother''s reminder was somewhat unnecessary; they were a bit awkward at first, but Shen Yuan was relentless.


    Besides, justst night in the room, she had managed to achieve several of Shen Yuan''s modest goals.


    In the living room, Shen Yuan sipped the goji berry pork kidney porridge, probably guessing his mother-inw''s thoughts. It was human nature, after all, and understandable.


    While she fantasized about holding a grandchild, Shen Yuan had his sights set on her younger daughter.


    In this deal, nobody was at a loss!


    While having breakfast, Shen Yuan also went over his finances. Ever since receiving the cashback from buying a car through Coach Liew, the bnce in his ount had reached 19.19 million. Then yesterday, he spent over half a million on gifts and a car for Nana''s parents, of which 80,000 was spent by Coach Liew, so there was a rebate.


    Calcting everything, the bnce should have been 18.99 million.


    Because the 650,000 worth house was in Chen Na''s name, the System gave back triple the amount, so altogether, his total bnce went up to 20.29 million.


    They had finally broken the 20 million mark!


    Of course, this didn''t include the 20 million dedicated to investment or the 5 million car consumption fund. Those 25 million were stored in a separate China Merchants Bank card.


    After breakfast, Shen Yuan received another WeChat video from Fu Yingzi.


    In the video, the activity ssroom had beenpletely transformed. The office desks, chairs, sofas, and file cabs purchased the day before were all neatly arranged in their proper ces, making it look quite like the office of a big boss.


    "It seems Fu Yingzi isn''t just pretty; she''s also highly efficient and provides regr feedback."


    Shen Yuan nodded approvingly, thinking she would make a great secretary choice!


    Fu Yingzi: "Shen Yuan, do you think this setup is fine? Do we need to make any adjustments?"


    Shen Yuan: "No need, it''s good. Also, fit vian blinds on the windows to ensure privacy in the office, and ce some more green nts inside."


    Fu Yingzi was momentarily stunned, wondering what he meant by ensuring privacy.


    But she didn''t question it and immediately replied: "Okay."


    Fu Yingzi: "Also, some people have already submitted their entrepreneurial application forms and business ns. I just went to the Youth League Committee to collect them; there are over a dozen. Do you want to review them first?"


    Shen Yuan: "Sure, send them over for me to have a look."


    Shen Yuan wiped his mouth with a tissue, greeted Chen Na''s parents, and then sat down on the sofa, waiting for Fu Yingzi to send the documents.


    Being wealthy sure was nice.


    He didn''t have to run around for these trivial matters himself; instead, someone took care of them for him meticulously and withoutpensation.


    Moreover, this errand-runner happened to be the campus goddess many boys at the International campus fantasized about. The thought alone gave Shen Yuan a little thrill.


    Of course, Shen Yuan knew Fu Yingzi must have had her motivations. It was either wealth or physical attraction. Dismissing thetter as unlikely¡ªhis face was decent but not enough to warrant such an offer¡ªit must be the former.


    And the former was precisely what Shen Yuan had in abundance, and through which he could also benefit from Fu Yingzi.


    In the end, Shen Yuan could gain apetent secretary, and Fu Yingzi would get what she wanted.


    Win-win!


    Fu Yingzi had scanned all the application forms and business ns into PDF files and sent them one by one to Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan opened the first one and his eyes lit up slightly at seeing the passport photo at the top.


    As his gaze trailed downwards, and the information below came into view, his brows tightened instantly.


    [Gender: Female]


    [Height: 156 Weight: 70kg]


    What the hell is this?


    Are passport photos being Photoshopped so heavily now?


    These photography studios are despicable!


    Shen Yuan immediately closed it and moved on to the next one, deciding not to look at the photo, as they were deceiving. He nced directly at the information below.


    [Gender: Female]


    [Height: 162 Weight: 40kg]


    Shen Yuan felt a headacheing on. 162 centimeters and only 40 kilograms? Just how poor was this nutrition?


    He didn''t even bother to look at the business ns of these two individuals, instead, he started reviewing other applicants'' forms.


    But after looking at them, none of them sparked his interest. He casually nced over their business ns.


    A coffee shop?


    Immediate pass!


    Starting a coffee shop on campus from scratch entails high initial costs, not to mention the limited spending power of students.


    A pet store?


    Pass!


    With so many stray cats behind the female dorms to pet, how could one expect college girls to buy those cats and dogs? Even if they could buy them, pets aren''t allowed in the dorms!


    An esports venue?


    That is an even bigger pass!


    It would cost at least a million or two to open an inte cafe, not only because of the high cost, but also because the university wouldn''t permit it.


    A lingerie store?


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but widen his eyes. Who had the gall toe up with such a raunchy scheme?


    Even if it could be opened, who the hell would dare to browse it? Getting seen by ssmates would mean instant social death.


    He nced subconsciously at the signature on the business n¡ªYe Zhiyang.


    Oh, that guy. It''s not surprising then.


    Shen Yuan had overestimated these International campus students. Each of their projects was unrealistic, without any consideration for the target market or consumer group, and they alsocked any concept of cost.


    I''m not Wang Duoyu who would invest in any rubbish project, am I?


    Even if it were a loss-making project, wouldn''t I prefer losing the money on those pretty undersswomen than on you guys?


    However, there was no choice. The System tasked him with starting to build his reputation from the university itself, so investment had to be within the school to establish his reputation.


    Shen Yuan thought it over and decided the main issue was the small sample size. He then messaged Fu Yingzi: "Can the school and the Youth League Committee increase their advertising efforts?"


    Fu Yingzi: "Yes, Secretary Lui has instructed me to fully support you. The broadcasting station I manage could announce it both morning and evening. Additionally, the school''s Weibo ount, official ount, and Kuaishou ount can also carry the promotion."


    "Let''s do that then, increase the advertising push so that the vast majority of students at the International campus are aware of this opportunity, so they eagerly sign up to apply," Shen Yuan replied.


    Fu Yingzi: "Okay."


    Shen Yuan: "By the way, develop a set of second-round screening examination papers as well. The exam questions should include the subjects of Business Administration, investment studies, marketing, psychology, and international business."


    Shen Yuan: "Those who pass the initial review should all participate in this secondary examination."


    Shen Yuan: "Prepare the standard answers well, too."


    Shen Yuan''s idea was that since he was primarily targeting the senior and junior girls at the International campus, he naturally needed a legitimate and proper way to filter out those he didn''t want, and that examination papers were the best tactic.


    This way, both the school authorities and those who didn''t pass the secondary examination wouldn''t be able to find fault.

 Chapter 95 Stop Looking, Shes Your Sister-in-law Now

    Fu Yingzi: "Okay, any specific level of difficulty required?"


    Shen Yuan: "Medium difficulty, preferably such that most people can score around 60 points."


    Fu Yingzi: "Alright, I''ll get it done as soon as possible."


    Fu Yingzi, with her major in marketing, found these tasks as part of herpulsory courses. Her grades weren''t bad either, and with a little help from her instructors, creating a set of medium-difficulty test papers shouldn''t be a problem.


    She did not question Shen Yuan further about why he wanted this type of test paper. In her view, a qualified subordinate should simply carry out their superior''s orders without conditions.


    Shen Yuan: "Thanks for the effort."


    Fu Yingzi: "It''s no trouble at all."


    After sending the WeChat message, Shen Yuan stretchedzily.


    Having a personal assistant is great; you just need to give the orders.


    Since obtaining the System, Shen Yuan had only experienced the joy of spending and making money. It was the first time he felt the pleasure of casually assigning tasks to Fu Yingzi.


    With just a flick of his finger, someone would run his errands.


    Indeed, the perks thate with money aren''t limited to houses, cars, and women; they include power as well.


    Of course, this was just the beginning. ording to the System''s n, he wouldter need to manage a much more extensive array of properties.


    By that time, he would also need more people to serve him.


    "Shen Yuan, when are we heading back?"


    Chen Na, having finished her breakfast, came over and asked.


    "We''ll head back in a bit."


    Shen Yuan thought for a moment, "You should ride with me. We need to switch cars anyway. You can have your uncles sell your Fit, or sell it in Star City. The buyer wille to drive it away."


    "Mm-hmm."


    Chen Na was thinking along the same lines, not about selling the car, but more about riding with Shen Yuan.


    Chen Na probably hadn''t realized that she had unwittingly be so love-struck, with her thoughts and eyes full of nothing but Shen Yuan.


    Just think, half a month ago, she only considered him a customer buying a car.


    Things are moving pretty fast!


    Before leaving, Chen Yongxiang and Yooi Shufen prepared a lot of food, packing them into two cardboard boxes which they ced in the trunk of Shen Yuan''s car. The boxes contained local chicken eggs, umbilical oranges, Ling County ginger, Ling County white angelica, and Chen Na''s favorite pickled tofu.


    The reason for two boxes, Chen Yongxiang mentioned, was that one was for his parents.


    Shen Yuan thought it was perfect since the new house also needed a housewarming; he might as well take it for Old Shen and Ms. Li Hongjuan.


    .....


    Star City, Leke Fitness Center.


    Liew Menglu, in sunsses, driving her newly acquired shy red Porsche 911, pulled up in front of the Leke Center,


    A two million dual-door sports car like this was rare enough, let alone driven by a woman whose appearance and figure were striking. Thus, as soon as Liew Menglu stepped out, she immediately drew sideways nces from passersby.


    Unconcerned about these gazes, she walked into the fitness center with her head held high in pride.


    She came today to resign, but before she could reach Manager Gong Mingbo''s office, she was surrounded tightly by a few female coaches who she was on good terms with.


    "Meng Lu, you really did it, snagging such a rich guy!"


    "Yeah, we''re so jealous of you!"


    "A Porsche 911, huh? Over two million paid in full, gosh, the car of my dreams!"


    "Meng Lu, you''re just lucky, not like us who still have to grind!"


    They had all seen the photos Liew Menglu posted on her social circle before, and now seeing the actual car, they were full of envy and jealousy.


    Two million for a sports car, just like that.


    What a high-level rich guy!


    "....."


    These female fitness coaches flitted around Liew Menglu, their faces filled with envy, while Liew Menglu scanned these stic colleagues with an inward sneer.


    Due to her superior looks and figure, coupled with the best performance in the store, they always looked at her unfavorably.


    Ocasionally, while changing in the locker room, Liew Menglu could hear a few gossipy ones cursing her behind her back, calling her "flirty", using her of seducing male members.


    And now, they pretended to be on good terms, fawning around her, making Liew Mengluugh at their absurdity.


    But at the same time, she felt somewhat secretly thrilled.


    Thinking to herself, Liew Menglu smiled slightly and said, "Don''t lose heart, you''ll have your chance in the future."


    One of the coaches spoke up, "Meng Lu, your sugar daddy probably has lots of friends, right? They say birds of a feather flock together, so his friends must be rich too."


    Immediately, someone nodded in agreement, "Yeah, yeah, why don''t you arrange a meet sometime? Have him bring his friends, and you bring us."


    "Meng Lu, we''re such good sisters; whether we can step aboard a luxury cruise depends on you!"


    Liew Menglu looked at her colleagues, her smile unfazed, thinking, good sisters? That''s not what you say when you curse me behind my back.


    Introduce his friends to you?


    You wishful thinkers, what nonsense!


    Shen Yuan is mine alone!


    Even if he does have such friends, he wouldn''t introduce them to you!


    "We''ll see when my man''s avable, you know, wealthy people of his caliber are usually quite busy,"


    Liew Menglu pursed her lips, showing a helpless expression.


    This Coach Liew sure knows how to put on an act.


    The few female coaches around her choked a bit but couldn''t retort, only muttering under their breath about her pretense, acting as if she''s the main deal.


    Who knows? She might not even rank that high, perhaps fourth or fifth!


    But ultimately, since they needed her favor, someone soon said, "Meng Lu, share some tips with us, how did you hook up with him?"


    "What do you mean ''hook up''?"


    Liew Menglu gave her a sideways nce and said dismissively, "This is a mutual attraction, a two-way street, understand?"


    "A man roped in by flirting, stable? Our rtionship is sustained by love, okay?"


    "You guys always think about flirting every day. Elevate your taste, read more books, and cultivate some personal character."


    Liew Menglu lectured her female colleagues as if she were a teacher scolding elementary school students. Over the years, she had endured their disdain and malicious words due to her best performance in the store.


    So she specifically waited until she got herself a 911 before she came back to resign just to get back fiercely at all the past grievances.


    The lips of several female coaches twitched, and in their hearts, they cursed, What are you so proud of, acting all high and mighty just because you''re someone''s mistress!


    Still talking about mutual attraction, two-way street?


    She could really boast!


    Isn''t it just because of your uniquely gifted "headlights"?


    If we had those, you never know who would be talking!


    Meanwhile, Han Lihai stood not far away, staring nkly at Liew Menglu, sighing inwardly.


    Meng Lu was ashore, and he had no chance anymore.


    He looked again through the ss at the gleaming 911 below.


    It''s a full 2.52 million; twenty years of his work might not afford that.


    Ah~


    Sometimes the difference between people is even bigger than between a pig and a human!


    He really envied the man who was with Meng Lu!


    Just then, Gong Mingbo came out of the shop manager''s office and came up beside Han Lihai, chuckling, "Stop looking, she''s now your sister-inw."


    His mindset was indeed positive; since Liew Menglu had made it, he might as well shift his target.


    Thinking about it, Liew Menglu was quite clever, biding her time for years until the right man came along.


    It has to be said, this kind of woman is pretty harsh on herself.


    Just how did she endure all these years?


    "Ah~"


    Han Lihai gazed at Liew Menglu, who stood out in the crowd, still feeling regretful.


    "Why are you still looking?"


    "....."


    Liew Menglu briefly dealt with a few female colleagues, then went on to find Gong Mingbo to process her resignation.


    She had quite a lot of clients; while she would allocate them to other coaches, her departure would likely mean many male members wouldn''t renew their memberships here.


    Gong Mingbo politely helped Liew Menglu with the procedure and, after everything was settled, beamed, "Meng Lu, do not forget us when you are wealthy. Visit Leke from time to time."


    Liew Menglu was satisfied with Gong Mingbo''s attitude and replied with a smile, "No problem."


    Gong Mingbo was a practical man, and his years of slick experience made him quite adaptable in society.


    Easye, easy go; that also works pretty well.


    Liew Menglu unted her sess and after getting everything done, she was ready to leave Leke.


    She still had other things to do today.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Since Shen Yuan said that she would be his private housekeeper and personal trainer, she had to take up those responsibilities seriously!


    She still had 150,000 unspent out of the 200,000 Shen Yuan gave her yesterday; today, she nned to go to the mall to shop for him, buying several sets of clothing and shoes.


    She knew Shen Yuan only had those jeans and T-shirts, but if he needed to attend some formal asions, he would definitely need business-style outfits.


    Women love shopping, and even though she wasn''t shopping for herself, the thought of buying for her man was something she looked forward to.


    At that moment, Fan Zhenguang, who had just finished swimming, noticed Liew Menglu and hurried up to her: "Meng Lu, I haven''t seen you for a few days, what have you been busy with?"


    Fan Zhenguang was that Benz G-ss guy who had once mocked Shen Yuan''s Defender.


    Fan Zhenguang used to be the biggest fish in Liew Menglu''s pond, but now that she had Shen Yuan, it was time to empty the pond.


    "Fan Zhenguang, sorry, I''ve already resigned from Leke. Another coach will take over your sessions, thank you."


    Liew Menglu responded politely and then headed outside.


    "Meng Lu, wait."


    Fan Zhenguang, unwilling to give up, jogged to catch up: "Can you give me an exnation? Is it because of the guy in the Defenderst time, what does he have over me?"


    He had gotten a yearly card here and bought over a hundred lessons in his pursuit of Liew Menglu, apparently making some progress, and now it was all falling apart?


    If it had been someone richer than him, he might have understood, but why him, a loser driving a cheap car?


    Liew Menglu inwardly thought Fan Zhenguang really didn''t give up until he hit a dead end, so she said, "He''s handsomer than you, taller than you, and he''s also very charming. Is that enough?"


    "That''s it?"


    Fan Zhenguang suddenly felt likeughing, puffing out his chest: "There are plenty of guys taller and handsomer than him. Don''t you want better material conditions?"


    "Oh, I forgot to tell you."


    Liew Menglu took out the Porsche car key from her pocket, pressed the unlock button, and the red 911''s hazard lights shed twice.


    "He''s also richer than you."


    After saying that, Liew Menglu got into the 911, pressed the gas pedal, and the red 911 roared away from Leke Fitness Center.


    Fan Zhenguang stared at the supercar until it disappeared from view, finallying to terms with reality.


    Damn, I''m driving a Defender and buying a woman a 911?


    ying weak to eat the strong, huh?


    To hell with that!


    Fan Zhenguang cursed as he walked back to the Leke Center, and then shouted at the front desk, "Fuck, refund my money!"


    Front Desk: ????


    .....

 Chapter 96 Tools to Highlight Financial Power

    3 p.m.


    Chen Na walked out of the Maserati 4S Store hand in hand with Shen Yuan.


    Just moments ago, they had paid in full for a white MC20, which after discounts, cost a total of 2.73 million.


    And Shen Yuan had also received a return of 8.19 million from the System.


    With that, his avable savings had reached 25.75 million.


    The store didn''t have the white MC20 in stock, but the salesperson promised to arrange for one, which would arrive tomorrow; however, since tomorrow was Saturday, they could only get the license tes on Monday, so they nned toe back and pick it up then.


    "Shen Yuan, let me drive. You''ve been driving for over two hours today and you apanied me to buy the car, you must be tired,"


    Chen Na said softly by his side.


    "Sure, give you a chance to perform,"


    Shen Yuan patted Chen Na''s perky rear, causing her face to flush red, "People can see us here."


    "Let them see, let them be envious,"


    Shen Yuan looked at the pretty face beside him, which at the moment radiated sweetness and a hint of shyness. Indeed, a woman nourished by love was more charming than usual.


    Chen Na got into the driver''s seat of the Defender, buckled up, and asked, "Do you want to go back and rest for a while?"


    "No, let''s go straight to the Mercedes-Benz 4S Store,"


    Chen Na was slightly startled, "Huh?"


    "Are you going to buy a Mercedes?"


    Shen Yuan nodded, "Yes, I''m thinking of changing cars."


    He just happened to have 5 million in car buying funds, so he intended to get a new car to drive.


    But the main reason was still to umte prestige.


    Over at the entrepreneurial base, Shen Yuan didn''t put all his hopes on Fu Yingzi.


    Even if he pushed the Youth League and the school to promote it more aggressively, it wasn''t likely that many senior or junior female students would want toe and start businesses. Being a post-millennial himself, he was well aware of the contemporary youth''s mindset; most people prefer to take it easy rather than trying to earn more money.


    Especially in an international campus like theirs, where everyone is focused on enjoying life. People like Fu Yingzi are actually rare.


    If entrepreneurship couldn''t attract them, Shen Yuan thought why not let a top-tier wealthy and handsome guy attract them? Naturally, the more eye-catching the car, the better.


    Driving luxury cars to show off wasn''t Shen Yuan''s style, but he had no choice, the System wouldn''t allow him to remain low-key.


    The Defender was somewhatcking in this regard; many girls didn''t even recognize the Land Rover logo. However, Mercedes was different¡ª99% of people recognize the Mercedes emblem.


    This time, Shen Yuan''s target was the G63.


    The Benz G-ss, with its ssic rugged exterior, was very conspicuous on the road and also had a high head-turn rate.


    Shen Yuan had considered buying a supercar, but those were too cramped and not conducive for activities with Coach Liew or the ss belle in the future.


    Maybach and Bentley were too business-like; driving one made you feel like a chauffeur.


    Of course, when his business and wealth are more solid in the future, he will need a chauffeur, but there was no need for that just yet.


    Moreover, Shen Yuan also liked driving himself.


    For Shen Yuan now, a car was not just a means of transportation, but also a tool to showcase his wealth.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Of course, before driving the G63 to the international campus, he needed to make a bit of a ssh to attract more attention.


    While driving, Chen Na couldn''t help but nce at Shen Yuan a few more times. After all, they had just bought the Defender not long ago, and now they were switching cars again.


    Chen Na dared not imagine just how much wealth Shen Yuan had.


    But these past few days, she had truly experienced the advantages of being wealthy. Not only could her material life be greatly improved, but she could also significantly enhance her parents'' living conditions.


    Chen Na had also reconsidered from another angle¡ªthat if Shen Yuan were just a normal 21-year-old college student and visited her home, her mother Yooi Shufen might have a lot of criticisms.


    Such as "too young, immature, unable to take care of people," or "no financial stability, cannot provide the life you want," or "young people are emotionally unstable, you will get hurt," and so on.


    But being a multimillionaire totally changed the game.


    When mother Yooi Shufen looked at Shen Yuan, she saw him through rose-colored sses, unable to see any age-rted ws, only focusing on and magnifying his good qualities.


    She even urged her to hurry up and have children with him.


    The tolerance ordinary people have for the poor versus the rich ispletely different¡ªthat''s the harsh reality.


    The Mercedes-Benz 4S Store was not far from the Maserati 4S Store. Chen Na quickly drove to the storefront. She had a colleague who had switched from Land Rover to Mercedes, so she had called that old colleague in advance.


    "Nana!"


    Just as they got out of the car, a professionally dressed female sales associate approached them with a smile.


    "Xiaomei."


    Chen Na waved to her. Xiaomei used to get along well with her. Last year when Xiaomei left Land Rover, they had kept in touch asionally and referred clients interested in buying cars to each other.


    Basically, those buying luxury cars would check out several brands.


    "Allow me to introduce, this is my boyfriend, Shen Yuan,"


    Chen Na introduced them generously. "Shen Yuan, this is my former colleague, now a sales associate at Mercedes, Xiaomei."


    "Hello, Shen Yuan."


    Xiaomei nodded slightly, with a smile. She had heard from a former Land Rover colleague that Chen Na''s boyfriend was very wealthy and even opened a caf¨¦ for her.


    This high-quality customering to see the G63 meant a high likelihood of making a sale, and she desperately needed a deal this week to stabilize the situation after not having any sales.


    "Hello."


    Shen Yuan gave her a brief nce. Though her name included the character for "beautiful," she was not on par with Chen Na in terms of looks or figure.


    Reality isn''t a novel, after all; it is not possible for every woman you meet to be a beauty.


    "Just take me to see the cars, and then let''s arrange a test drive."


    Shen Yuan cut straight to the chase.


    "Alright, please follow me."


    Xiaomei gestured with her hand and led them to the center of the showroom, where a glistening ck Benz G-ss was disyed under the soft lights, shimmering even more prominently.


    Shen Yuan liked the rugged exterior of the G-ss. The front grille was of a cascading design, nked by geometrically shapedrge headlights, while the body showcased distinct, sharp lines, giving it a retro yet ssic look.


    "Mr. Shen, let me give you a brief overview of the G63''s features. It has a 4.0T V8 engine, permanent four-wheel drive, maximum horsepower of 585, and it can elerate to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. It alsoes equipped with 15 Burmester speakers, 64-color ambient lighting....."


    Xiaomei tirelessly exined to Shen Yuan.


    Such customers definitely require exceptional service. After all, luxury cars aren''t exclusive to Mercedes-Benz; there are many other brands, and with such intensepetition, it''s easy to lose potential sales to other dealerships.


    She had also been awarded the Service Star of the store. Experience had taught her that sometimes customers chose to buy from her not just because of the vehicle, but partly due to the enthusiastic service throughout the sale.


    After all, Star City had more than one Mercedes-Benz 4S Store, and many customers would check out several dealerships, so this was also a time topete through service.


    Actually, Shen Yuan was already quite familiar with these specifications, but out of politeness, he did not interrupt and listened while quietly experiencing the car.


    Shen Yuan tried the car door and found the crisp "bang" sound produced upon opening it pleasing; both closing and opening felt sharp and crisp.


    Well, a car with a price tag of over three million certainly had its unique featurespared to others.


    Shen Yuan remembered that the G63 was known for price markups, often increasing by several hundred thousand. He wasn''t sure about the current situation, so he asked, "Are there any promotions for the G63 now?"


    Xiaomei smiled knowingly, "Mr. Shen, there are indeed no promotions. However, G63 is now sold without markup, with no mandatory optional equipment or bundled products. We are offering it at a fair price."


    "The store will include some additional premium essories, and besides, as Nana''s boyfriend, I will give you a personal gift uponpletion of the purchase. Would that be alright?"


    "Uh, sure."


    Shen Yuan nodded.


    It seems the G63 had fallen from grace; the days of markup by eighty thousand were gone.


    With the rise of domestic cars, which squeezed the market for these imported luxury vehicles with higher configurations, better performance, and lower prices, how could theypete?


    How dare they increase the price now?


    After quietly experiencing the vehicle, Shen Yuan said, "Let''s arrange for a test drive."


    "Okay, I''ll register you. Your driver''s license...."


    "....."


    Twenty minutester, after the test drive, Shen Yuan wasn''t overly impressed. Overall, the car was average; although it was a V8 with 585 horsepower, truth be told, the response to the elerator was slightly dyed.


    But it was still eptable, as the purpose of buying this car was to serve as a sort of mobile mascot, somewhat like a watch, though the impact of a luxury car was obviously much stronger on college girls than a watch.


    "Do you have it in silver in stock?"


    Shen Yuan asked after getting out of the car.


    He had seen the silver color online and preferred that color.


    Xiaomei was very familiar with the inventory and immediately replied, "We don''t have silver. Currently, only the disy model is avable, and there is one ck model in the warehouse. However, I can check with our other stores in the group to see if any are avable and if we can arrange to have it brought here."


    "Good, check on that for me first."


    After that, Xiaomei invited both to sit in the VIP negotiation room and arranged for tea before she went to the sales office to coordinate with their management.


    Ten minutester, Xiaomei returned to the VIP negotiation room and said, "Mr. Shen, the group has one silver model in stock, but it is equipped with a carbon fiber steering wheel, leather armrests, and AMG Night and Sports packages, dual-color Nappa multifunction steering wheel....."


    "Because ites with these options, the price will be 200,000 more. Would you like it?"


    "If not, I can inquire further for a model without these options or perhaps we could order one," she offered.


    Shen Yuan shook his head, "No need, let''s go with this one."


    The carbon fiber steering wheel and these sportsponents were exactly the features Shen Yuan wanted.


    "Draft the contract, I''ll make a deposit today and pay the remaining amount when picking up the car."


    "Ah..."


    "Okay!"


    Xiaomei took a deep breath to calm her excitement and then turned to retrieve the contract from her office.


    My, it hadn''t been long since they started looking, and he was already cing an order!


    She was so envious of Nana for snagging such a top-tier catch!


    The base price of the car with options was 2.75 million, plus the purchase tax of 243,000 and a luxury car tax of 275,000 mandated for cars over 1.469 million, totaling 3.268 million.


    Additionally, the insurance was to be settled based on the policy, with the first year''s premium estimated to be between 40,000 and 50,000.


    After signing the contract with Xiaomei, Shen Yuan made an initial deposit of 100,000, with the final payment to be made upon vehicle delivery.


    Afterpleting all the paperwork, by just after 5 PM, Xiaomei smilingly escorted them from the showroom to the Defender, then watched as the Defender drove out of sight before returning to the store with a spring in her step.


    She thought today would be another uneventful day, but happiness came so suddenly¡ªa G63 order sealed so quickly!


    She also felt a bit emotional, remembering how she and Nana had worked side by side, and now Nana had found such a wealthy boyfriend.


    This was a 3 million car!


    Tsk tsk....


    Too bad for her, she was already married.


    Oh, to have married too soon...


    ...

 Chapter 97 Not Against Discussing Love, But Dont Overdo It

    Shen Yuan drove back, dropping Chen Na off at the caf¨¦ before heading to his "new home".


    Today was the day to light the new house''s hearth, and Old Shen and Ms. Li had called in the morning to ask him toe home for dinner.


    It was only this morning that he had learned, during a previous period, Old Shen and Ms. Li had been house hunting and, after much searching, hadn''t found a suitable ce.


    Either theyined about the new houses not having adequate amenities, finding it inconvenient for a trip to the vegetable market or a big supermarket, or they disliked the location for being too remote, far from the downtown area.


    For various reasons, they started looking at second-hand houses and, after two days, they unexpectedly found their old home listed for sale.


    Old Shen and Ms. Li both liked the old apartment very much, being satisfied with its amenities, location, floor number, and d¨¦cor, but out of necessity, due to debts that had to be paid back in 2021, they sold the apartment for 2.08 million yuan.


    The buyer was a property spector who, with housing prices falling, listed it for sale at 1.98 million yuan.


    Without any hesitation, Old Shen and Ms. Li decided to buy back their old apartment and, after some tough bargaining, the spector, fearing getting stuck with the property, sold it back to them for 1.88 million yuan.


    In effect, the property spector spent 200,000 yuan to not only not live in the apartment but also to keep it for them for two years.


    Shen Yuan felt a bit likeughing. It seems not all spectors have a keen eye. Buying a house as an investment in 2021 was as reasonable as joining the national army in ''49.


    Shen Yuan bought a bottle of soy sauce at the shop near the housingplex entrance and took the familiar route to Building 2, then took the elevator to the familiar 16th floor; the door of 1601 was open.


    Inside, everything was almost as if it hadn''t changed at all since three years ago.


    The only possible change might be the sofa and dining table, which Ms. Li had reced with new ones. Also, there was Old Shen sitting on the sofa watching television, his face bearing more wrinkles and his temples slightly grayer with white hair.


    "Yuan, you''re back."


    Shen Heping turned his head and, upon seeing his son, said with a cheery smile, "Your mom and I looked around but ultimately decided to buy back this one. I put a lot of thought into the renovation of this apartment, and both the location and amenities are good."


    Shen Yuan replied with a smile, "That''s good, everything is a familiar vor."


    "Mom, your soy sauce is here!"


    Shen Yuan brought the soy sauce to the kitchen and spoke to Ms. Li, who was cooking, while his sister, Shen Xuan, was there helping with chopping and washing the vegetables.


    "Brother, you''re back!"


    Shen Xuan, wearing sses, gave Shen Yuan a sweet smile.


    "Yeah, did you miss me?"


    Shen Yuan affectionately pinched Shen Xuan''s cheek.


    "Ouch, stop pinching! My face turned out like this because you kept rounding it with your pinches!"


    Shen Xuan gave him a re,ining. If her hands hadn''t been wet, she would have definitely counterattacked.


    It''s funny, really; Shen Xuan isn''t overweight but her face is quite round.


    "Don''t spout nonsense, you inherited Dad''s round face whereas I inherited Mom''s good looks. Isn''t that right, Mom?"


    After teasing Shen Xuan, Shen Yuan also took the chance to tter Ms. Li.


    Ms. Li rolled her eyes at her slick son: "Don''t make trouble here, go sit outside."


    "Yes, ma''am!"


    Shen Yuan left the kitchen to join Old Shen on the sofa to watch TV.


    The television was airing a melodramatic soap opera which Old Shen was watching with great interest; Shen Yuan had no such enthusiasm and decided to check his WeChat on his phone instead.


    There were quite a few messages waiting for him, starting with Fu Yingzi. She sent some promotional posters and text to Shen Yuan about the startup hub, seeking his advice on whether anything needed to be changed before publishing them on the official WeChat and Weibo ounts.


    Shen Yuan skimmed through them quickly and found them to be fine, so he sent back an "OK" emoji.


    After a moment''s thought, he typed another message: "I''ll stop by the event ssroom tomorrow afternoon, youe too. I''ll let you know the exact timeter."


    Fu Yingzi replied, "Okay."


    After finishing with Fu Yingzi, the next message was from Coach Liew, who sent several pictures of clothes she had bought for him.


    There were white shirts, zip-up cardigan POLO shirts, single-breasted POLO shirts, and a few pairs of business-casual pants.


    It seemed Coach Liew was quite on point with her role as a personal butler. Although he didn''t need these clothes at the moment, as his wealth rapidly expanded, he would undoubtedly need to attend formal asions, so these clothes woulde in handy.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Shen Yuan: "Well done, for a reward."


    Liew Menglu quickly responded: "What kind of reward?"


    Shen Yuan: "Reward you a few ''small goals''."


    Liew Menglu: "Then, can I be rewarded tonight? /emoji.smirk/"


    Shen Yuan thought for a moment, there didn''t seem to be anything on for tonight: "Sure, wait for me in the executive suite."


    Liew Menglu: "Okie dokie, Meng Lu will prepare nicely on her own~ To give Daddy a surprise~"


    Shen Yuan chuckled at this message, recollecting her tantalizing figure, feeling a warm rush through his abdomen.


    Little tease!


    I''ll tame you tonight!


    Shen Yuan resolved, continuing to scroll through the conversation list where he also saw a message from Fang Minhui.


    "Shen Yuan, I miss you."


    "Tomorrow is the weekend, will you have time~"


    Shen Yuan thought, ss belle, you have to get in line. So, he replied: "Let''s see about tomorrow night."


    Fang Minhui: "Mm!"


    Further down, there were daily life snippets shared by Chen Na. She often sent Shen Yuan photos of coffee and the lush green nts in the courtyard of the caf¨¦.


    Shen Yuan: "Seen."


    After responding to these, Shen Yuan put his phone away and mused that he was now quite adept at handling three ''babies'' simultaneously and reckoned he must have reached at least a junior level of time management mastery.


    Just then, Shen Yuan suddenly felt arge, firm handnd on his shoulder. He turned his head and saw Old Shen looking at him with an incrediblyplex expression.


    "No way, Old Shen, how long have you been watching?"


    Shen Yuan felt a little guilty.


    Shen Heping spoke earnestly, "Shen Yuan, you''re only 21 years old now. You should focus on your studies and entrepreneurship. Your mother and I don''t oppose you dating, but don''t go overboard."


    "But Old Shen, it''s not what you think."


    Shen Yuan tried to exin.


    Shen Heping nced at his son, still picturing his mischievous image as a child. In the blink of an eye, the child had turned into a 21-year-old young man.


    But this flirtatious trait didn''t seem to follow from him....


    Shen Heping generously waved his hand, "Alright, your dad isn''t so old-fashioned. I''m just advising you not to be fickle. If there''s a suitable girl, you can also bring her home for us to meet."


    "But Old Shen, it''s really not..."


    Shen Yuan still wanted to argue, even though he didn''t know how to exin himself.


    "Alright, alright."


    Shen Heping interrupted him again, speaking with the wisdom of someone who had been through it all, "Your dad was young once, too. What you''re experiencing now, I''ve been through before."


    "....."


    Shen Yuan thought to himself that Old Shen was really something. Could it be that he, too, had dated several girls at the same time in the past?


    If Ms. Li found out, she''d probably tear him to shreds.


    "Let''s eat. Anyway, bring a suitable partner home for us to meet."


    Shen Heping stood up and went to the kitchen to help serve dishes and set up bowls, just as Shen Xuan came out with a te of food. Hearing the word "partner," she immediately ran over to Shen Yuan with curiosity.


    "Bro, did you find me a sister-inw?"


    Shen Xuan looked at him with curious, wide eyes, "Is sister-inw pretty? Show me a photo of her."


    "Which sister-inw are you referring to?"


    Shen Yuan asked.


    Shen Xuan couldn''t help rolling her eyes, "As if you got me a handful of sister-inws."


    Shen Yuan knew Shen Xuan didn''t believe him, which was exactly the effect he had hoped for. He didn''t bother exining further and stood up to help clear the dinner table.


    Li Hongjuan had prepared a table full of delicious dishes. During the meal, she asked, "Yuan, how''s your business venture going?"


    "Not bad, still trading the coins."


    "And dealing in foreign exchange and futures as well."


    Shen Yuan replied casually.


    Trading Bitcoin and foreign exchange futures were rtively low-hurdle ways to make money, so his exnation seemed logical. Neither Li Hongjuan nor Shen Heping thought much of it, since Shen Yuan had already helped the family pay off a debt with earnings from Bitcoinst time.


    And he had mentioned there was still a lot of money left in Bitcoin.


    "Good, then take it easy, try to be steady and solid."


    Li Hongjuan said "steady and solid," thoughtfully ncing at Shen Heping.


    Shen Heping coughed awkwardly and changed the topic, "Besides these, you can also look into some tangible industries."


    Shen Yuan nodded, "Yeah, I am exploring those too."


    "When are you going to find a partner?"


    "You''re also 21 this year, and by next year you''ll be of the age to register for marriage. If you find someone suitable, you can bring her home for us to meet."


    Li Hongjuan added.


    As the saying goes, the speaker means none, but the listener means all. Father and son, Shen Yuan and Shen Heping, shared a knowing look, then simultaneously looked away.


    "Okay, if there is one, I''ll bring her."


    Shen Yuan replied nonchntly, thinking that when the time came, he might be bringing home not just a partner, but a grandchild.


    He wondered what kind of expressions Old Shen and Ms. Li would have at that time.


    They talked for a while about Shen Xuan''s studies before Shen Heping raised his ss and said, "Let''s drink to our family moving back into our ''new'' home."


    Shen Xuan and Shen Yuan cooperated instantly, picking up their drinks to clink sses with Shen Heping, while Li Hongjuan was very content today, raising her ss with a smile.


    Not long after finishing their drinks, Shen Heping, beaming with joy, raised his ss again, "Also, let''s all toast to Yuan. If it weren''t for that lottery ticket he got for 6.8 million, we would still be crammed in a rental."


    "Son, cheers!"


    "Bro, you''re awesome, I toast to you!"


    Shen Xuan picked up her paper cup with both hands, imitating Shen Heping''s gesture, spun around for everyone, then turned her cup upside down to show not a drop was left.


    Li Hongjuan rolled her eyes, "You''re a youngdy, why don''t you learn something nice instead of picking up your dad''s habits?"


    "Hahaha~"


    "..."


    The family enjoyed a harmonious dinner. When Li Hongjuan was collecting the dishes, she said, "Son, your room is ready. Why don''t you stay at home tonight?"


    Shen Yuan was just about to exin that he had things to do at night, but Old Shen suddenly took over, "Let the boy sleep wherever he wants. He''s grown up now; we should give him some more space."


    Shen Yuan was moved to tears and couldn''t help but give Old Shen a thumbs up.


    That''s my real dad, ying along perfectly!


    ...

 Chapter 98 Coach Liews Non-Professional Field

    "Coach, I''ll be there in half an hour."


    After sending WeChat to Liew Menglu, Shen Yuan got ready to leave, but just then Shen Xuan walked out of the bedroom and stopped him, "Bro, where are you going?"


    "I''m going out to work out."


    "Working out sote?"


    Shen Xuan asked, puzzled.


    "As long as we live, we exercise; it doesn''t matter the time of day."


    Shen Yuan casually replied and was almost out the door when he suddenly remembered something, "Right, aren''t your examsing up? Have you thought about where you want to go afterwards?"


    "No ns yet."


    Shen Xuan sighed slightly. She was at the stage of sprinting toward her exam, and she had no mind for anything beyond her studies.


    "Hang in there. After your exams, I''ll sponsor a trip to Sanya for you."


    Last time at Grand Hyatt, he had gotten an administrative suite for a month and received a seven-day tour to Sanya; he figured he might as well let his sister and parents go too.


    "Really?!"


    Shen Xuan''s eyes brightened instantly, and she felt a small rush of excitement, but then she pouted and said, "Bro, you''re not just teasing me with empty promises, right?"


    "I remember when I was just entering high school, mom and dad also said they''d sponsor a trip to Inner Mongolia if I did well."


    "But now I''m in my senior year, and they still haven''t made good on their promise."


    Shen Xuan felt rather dissatisfied thinking about it.


    But Shen Yuan just smiled and said, "Don''t worry, it''s a sure thing."


    "Thanks, bro!"


    Shen Xuan responded with a smile, full of anticipation.


    "Bye now."


    "....."


    When Shen Yuan arrived at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, it was already eight-thirty. He took the elevator up to the 52nd floor, and then he pressed the doorbell of his reserved executive suite twice.


    There''s usually only one keycard, but if needed, you could ask the room manager for two; however, Shen Yuan figured since it was only when he was with Coach Liew that he''d be here, one for her would be sufficient.


    Liew Menglu cracked the door slightly and peeked out, half of her small head visible. She had put on a subtle makeup look today, her lips painted bright, alluring. She showed a coy demeanor, "Want toe in?"


    Shen Yuan smiled silently as Liew Menglu again yed coy, but since she was both shy and yful, Shen Yuan stayed silent and turned to walk away:


    "If you won''t let me in, I''m leaving."


    "Honey, don''t go."


    "I was just teasing you."


    Liew Menglu quickly pulled Shen Yuan into the room and then shut the door, pretending to be shy she lowered her head and said, "Honey, but you have to be gentle with me today."


    The room was lit only by a bedsidemp, casting a soft, romantic glow. Shen Yuan looked more closely at the coach in front of him.


    She had indeede prepared.


    Today, she wore a light-colored one-piece sweater. The sweater had an open back, but the most important part was the front. The sleeveless, narrow-shoulder style meant Coach Liew''s impressive assets seemed ready to burst out from the sides at any moment.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    "What was the calling again?"


    Shen Yuan stretched out his slender fingers, beginning to caress from Coach Liew''s delicate cheeks, then gliding downward, first reaching her slender neck, followed by her slender arms, finally resting at the most protruding part of the sweater.


    Even before it had begun, Coach Liew couldn''t help but shiver. She involuntarily embraced Shen Yuan, whispering lowly, "Daddy, be gentle with me today."


    Liew Menglu''s mentality was actually very simple¡ªshe wanted to feel ''needed'' by Shen Yuan.


    To make Shen Yuan need and rely on her, aside from running errands and buying him things, she had to give him something other women couldn''t offer.


    Physiological value, which every woman could provide, but why would men who already have a wife or girlfriend still seek services outside, like foot massage parlors?


    It''s because those ces can offer men a different kind of physiological value.


    Of course, Liew Menglu was different; she provided solely for Shen Yuan.


    However, Liew Menglu evidently overestimated herself. Although she was a fitness coach, she severelycked this type of fitness experience, especially when facing someone like Shen Yuan.


    The fitness session had just begun, and she was already hastily yelling to slow down and stop, but Shen Yuan wouldn''t lighten the intensity. This enchantress had been frequently tempting him, and today he intended to really push the limits.


    Just to let her witness how formidable he was!


    After one session, without letting Coach Liew fully rest, Shen Yuan immediately began the second session.


    ... (10,000 words omitted here)


    Afterpleting two sessions, it was already past ten o''clock. Shen Yuan stood up contentedly, stretchingzily, then looked down at Liew Menglu.


    At this moment, she waspletely drained and weak, curled up on the bed, not wanting to move at all, only her eyes, sultry as silk, flickered with dissatisfaction.


    "What''s wrong?"


    "Hmph... you still dare ask? Is this how you are ''gentle'' to me?"


    Liew Menglu pursed her red lips.


    Shen Yuan said with a smile, "I was already quite gentle just now, I only used fifty percent of my strength."


    "You''re kidding, right? With the way you were going at it, it seemed like you were using a hundred and twenty percent of your strength."


    Liew Mengluined, then added, "But why do I feel like you seem... you seem a bit different today?"


    Shen Yuan just smiled without saying a word, attributing it to the effect of those 2CM, the difference between 14 and 16, much like the difference between being 170cm and 180cm tall.


    Shen Yuan touched his t stomach. Although it was an endless battle, the energy inside his body would still deplete, but without feeling fatigue.


    However, when there was an energy deficit, the stored fat in the body would automatically burn and convert into the energy needed by the body, which is why people lose weight.


    So,tely, with output being too frequent, he could feel he had slimmed down a bit.


    Shen Yuan subconsciously summoned the attribute panel to check his weight.


    Height: 182CM


    Weight: 70KG


    Health Points: 69


    ....


    Indeed,pared to half a month ago, he had lost a whole 2 kilograms, and his Health Points had also dropped by 3 points.


    This wasn''t good. At 182cm and only 140 pounds, continuing like this, he feared he would turn into a stick.


    "Coach Liew, let''s start working out tomorrow morning."


    Shen Yuan nced at Liew Menglu, it was time to let this personal coach shine in her area of expertise.


    "Huh?"


    "Weren''t we just working out?"


    Liew Menglu hadn''t caught up yet.


    "I mean serious working out."


    Shen Yuany down and said, "I n to build muscle, I''m too thin now."


    "Haha, yes, you''ve finally realized you''re a skinny dog, huh?"


    When it came to serious fitness, Coach Liew suddenly felt confident¡ªthis was her area of expertise.


    "Help mee up with a n."


    Shen Yuan thought for a moment and said.


    He certainly didn''t want to end up as thin as a bamboo stick.


    A well-proportioned, sturdy body frame not only keeps one in a healthy state but also enhances self-image and makes clothes look better, achieving the effect of "looking slim in clothes, but muscr without."


    If one were to talk about a model body, it might be the likes of Peang Yuyan.


    With abs and pectorals like his, one could simply y.


    "Right,st time I asked you, you''re 182 cm, right?" asked Liew Menglu.


    "That''s right."


    "With your height and your frame, around 78KG is reasonable. To scientifically achieve this weight while maintaining a proper body fat percentage, besides diet, you also need tobine aerobic and anaerobic exercises."


    As soon as Liew Menglu entered her field of expertise, she immediately perked up and detailed:


    "I''ll take a quick shower, then I''ll make you a one-week meal n, and a fitness n too, but you need to carve out 1-2 hours each day, no cking off!"


    Shen Yuan nodded. "Shouldn''t be a problem."


    "The Grand Hyatt has a gym, so we can just use the gym there every day."


    After finishing speaking, Liew Menglu asked, "Shall we start tomorrow?"


    "Sounds good."


    "Then I''ll go home tomorrow morning to grab a set of clothes, and then I''ll buy you a couple of sets of workout clothes and sneakers."


    "OK."


    [Ding!]


    [Detected host''s n to start working out]


    [A perfect life not only requires abundant wealth and property but also an enhancement and transformation of one''s own image]


    [The host has consciously realized the need to enhance his self-image, sessfully triggering the fitness panel]


    [Limited-time Mission: In one month, if the host reaches 75KG and maintains a body fat percentage between 12%-15%, the system will upgrade the host''s physique to the Peang Yuyan body effect]


    [This physique effect willst for two years]


    Oh man!


    It really is like taking a nap and the System hands you a pillow; this task basically means he only needs to gain about 10 kilograms within a month, and if the body fat percentage is below 15%, he will obtain a physique like Peang Yuyan''s for two years.


    So tempting!


    Shen Yuan inwardly eximed, then opened the newly activated fitness panel.


    Height: 182CM


    Weight: 70KG


    Health Points: 69


    BMI: 21.1


    Body Fat: 21%


    Immunity: 66


    Brain Activity: 67


    This fitness panel provided not only the basic height and weight information but also other health-rted values. The System''s task only linked to weight and body fat percentage, so other values should be convenient for checking his own health status.


    Shen Yuan nodded approvingly; he was quite satisfied with this panel, then prepared to shut it off. However, just as he was about to mentally slide to close it, Shen Yuan unexpectedly discovered several grayed-out panels next to this fitness panel that hadn''t been activated.


    [Business Administration]


    [Investment Management]


    [Improvisational Speaking]


    [Human Resources Management]


    .....


    Shen Yuan stared at the floating panels, his eyes widening unexpectedly; turns out fitness was just a small segment, and there were many other categories.


    These "Business," "Investment," "Human Resources Management" were clearly skills apetent entrepreneur needed to possess and master, and he would eventually need these abilities to manage the gradually expanding wealth and properties.


    And these panels should work just like the fitness panel. As long as he continuously studied for a period and met the system''s task requirements, he could possess these abilities.


    The triggering conditions should be the same. As long as there was awareness to learn, the system tasks and panels would automatically be triggered.


    Suddenly, Shen Yuan felt excited; with tasks from the System, his learning costs were very low, basically not needing to spend a lot of time and energy on studying.


    What others needed two to three years to learn, he might only need a month to master.


    The System is awesome!


    Shen Yuan was filled with admiration, then gradually calmed himself for a while, thinking that one can''t be fat with just one bite; he still had to proceed step by step, and first focus on the immediate fitness task.


    Shen Yuan asked, "Coach Liew, is it possible to gain 10 kilograms in one month and keep the body fat below 15%?"


    He hadn''t worked out before, so it was better to ask the nearly professional.


    "Gaining a reasonable 10 kilograms usually takes 2-3 months, and maintaining below 15% body fat is somewhat challenging."


    Liew Menglu appeared troubled, but then she quickly changed her expression and proudly said, "However, all of this is no challenge in front of Coach Liew."


    "As long as you cooperate, spend 1-2 hours exercising each day, following my dietary rules, there shouldn''t be a problem!"


    Liew Menglu lifted her head proudly and said.


    "Alright, let''s start tomorrow then."


    After finishing speaking, Shen Yuan moved next to Liew Menglu, his hand slipping under the covers, kneading that pair of big, white buns as he softly whispered in her ear, "But before that, I need to take care of your haughtiness."


    Liew Menglu''s face turned crimson, and she looked at him innocently, "Shen Yuan, please spare me~"


    "....."

 Chapter 99 Enemies Meet, Particularly Jealous

    The next day.


    Shen Yuan slowly awoke, the coach who had been by his pillow was no longer there. Subconsciously, he picked up his phone to check the time¡ªit was already 8:30 AM.


    Last night''s fitness session continued until midnight. Shen Yuan had nned to do just three sses, but when they basked in their shared affection, Shen Yuan couldn''t resist and added one more ss.


    However, Coach Liew had a fitness background and recovered quickly. Since she was supposed to help Shen Yuan with his fitness routine today, she got up early and went back to get her workout clothes.


    Shen Yuan stretchedzily and walked over to the floor-to-ceiling windows to gaze at the river view and distant high-rise buildings, feeling inexplicably at ease.


    After a quick wash, Liew Menglu had already returned to the executive suite. She had changed into yoga pants and a fitness tank top, her hair tied in a ponytail, looking neat and tidy.


    In her hands, she carried two Nike shopping bags and an insted bag.


    "You''re up, huh? I woke up at 6:30 am, and I even prepared your breakfast and lunch meals for working out, since the hotel breakfast is too high in calories."


    Liew Menglu opened the insted bag, took out the lunch box, and said, "Inside there''s lean beef, chicken breast, eggs, avocado, broli...."


    Shen Yuan smiled and said, "That''s quite a feast."


    "It''s good I had enough ingredients at home; otherwise, I would''ve had to go to the market, and that would have taken too much time."


    Shen Yuan sat at the dining table and patted her shapely buttocks, "Thanks for the effort, Coach."


    "Knowing that I worked hard is good, but don''t tire me out likest night anymore," Liew Menglu pouted.


    "Just feeling tired?"


    "Don''t you feel anything else?"


    Shen Yuan also thought back carefully¡ªduring the four sses, Liew Menglu had ''overflowed'' at least eight times, which should mean Coach Liew quite enjoyed the sses.


    "Um...."


    Liew Menglu''s face turned red, finding it somewhat embarrassing to say out loud, so she changed the topic, "Alright, hurry up and eat, and then we''ll go workout."


    After Shen Yuan finished breakfast, he changed into the fitness tank top and quick-dry sports pants that Liew Menglu had bought for him, along with sports shoes, and then the two headed down to the hotel''s 8th-floor gym together.


    Since it was Saturday, the hotel gym was quite busy with many people huffing and puffing on treadmills and at the equipment area.


    However, as soon as Liew Menglu appeared in the gym, the male fitness enthusiasts'' breathing momentarily seized as they all cast their nces her way, unable to resist. Liew Menglu had an excellent figure to begin with, and dressed in figure-revealing yoga pants and tank top, she looked irresistible.


    Fitness goddesses in quick-service apps are rare, and even when they do exist, can theypare to the impact of seeing one in real life?


    One guy running on a treadmill immediately cranked his pace up to maximum, causing the machine to wobble precariously.


    Another brother doing bench presses, after seeing her, straight up added 15 kilograms to the barbell and began pressing one rep after another, trying to catch Liew Menglu''s sidelong nce.


    In the face of these crude attempts to attract attention, Liew Menglu, who had seen it all before, just gave a faint smile as she walked past them, leading Shen Yuan to a clear space to begin warming up.


    And those bodybuilding men, upon realizing she was mainly focused on the man beside her, felt an imbnce.


    Because the man beside her was just a skinny dog, skinny without a trace of muscle.


    In the gym, there is a hierarchy of contempt, and what right does amon weakling without any sign of fitness to be paired with a woman of such caliber?


    It was a sheer waste!


    Seeing this first thing in the morning really threw them off bnce.


    Fucking bad luck!


    What was even more infuriating was that this woman, both perfect in figure and looks, seemed to be either this skinny dog''s personal coach or girlfriend?


    They say she''s a personal coach because she moved so professionally, but they act like a couple, always in close contact without any reservation.


    Now they felt even more imbnced inside.


    Motherfucker, this guy must be filthy rich, right?


    Among this crowd was an old acquaintance of Shen Yuan, Hou Jun.


    His apartment wasn''t far from here, so he came here for a member''s annual card and asionally came over to run or lift weights on the weekends.


    Although he was walking slowly on the treadmill, his eyes kept ncing over at Shen Yuan and the stunning beauty beside him, and he couldn''t help but feel dubious.


    Wasn''t this guy just spotted buying a bag with another beauty at IFC Mallst time?


    Now he''s switched to another woman?


    The fucker ys quite the field!


    Hou Junined to himself for a while. Recently, he had been feeling pretty low because Zhou Wanting broke up with him a few days ago and had even blocked his WeChat and phone number.


    He wasn''t so much reluctant about the breakup as he was pained by the money he had spent. He had recently bought Zhou Wanting many brand-name bags and expensive makeup, only for her to dump him like that?


    What a fucking letdown!


    Thinking about it, he hadn''t slept with her many times, certainly not as many varied experiences as Shen Yuan gave her, and still, she ended their rtionship. This had been spoiling Hou Jun''s appetite these past days.


    Now unable to contact Zhou Wanting and withoutmon friends or her home address since they usually met in hotels or at Hou Jun''s ce, he regretted not knowing where she lived to question her directly.


    Seeing Shen Yuan here now made Hou Jun wonder if this had something to do with him.


    Previously messed with by Shen Yuan, now his woman had run off, and seeing this guy with another knockout beauty made him even more ufortable.


    The dog-bastard couldn''t possibly be ying the field with multiple women at once, right?


    Hou Jun really wanted to go reveal his true face and then see the reaction of the woman with him.


    Probably any normal woman would turn on him, right?


    How would Shen Yuan handle the situation then?


    With a bad idea brewing in his mind, Hou Jun took a few deep breaths to muster courage and then stepped forward with a smile, greeting, "Shen Yuan, what a coincidence to see you here, huh?"


    Shen Yuan was warming up with Liew Menglu when he turned to size up the man: "Oh, it''s you."


    "Something the matter?"


    "Nothing, just saw someone familiar and came over to say hi."


    Hou Jun said with a chuckle.


    "Oh, if there''s nothing else I need to work out."


    Shen Yuan replied indifferently and then continued to Liew Menglu, "Let''s keep going."


    "Okay."


    Liew Menglu nced at the middle-aged man without saying anything.


    Hou Jun immediately felt a bit embarrassed, but havinge this far, he definitely couldn''t leave without saying anything. After pondering for a while, he finally mustered the courage to ask:


    "The girl you took to IFC Mallst time, why didn''t shee with you?"


    "You two must be close, I saw you bought her quite a few things."


    After Hou Jun finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Liew Menglu''s expression, trying to see her reaction, but she remained unaltered, both her expression and mood stable.


    What''s the situation here?


    Hou Jun was a bit dumbfounded. If they were in a normal male-female rtionship, wouldn''t this woman be confronting Shen Yuan directly and then have a fallout on the spot?


    Did I pick up the wrong script or something?


    Shen Yuan stopped his movements, looked him up and down with a frivolous gaze until Hou Jun felt his whole body tingle, and then said, "Why are you so concerned about this? Are we that close?"


    Shen Yuan was naturally tall and carried an indomitable wildness about him, which definitely overwhelmed people like Hou Jun who often sat in offices, elite white cors; so the moment their eyes met, Hou Jun was the first to look away.


    "You..."


    Hou Jun''s face turned red. He wanted to swear but the words just wouldn''te out. Finally unable to swallow his pride, he could only turn to Liew Menglu and said:


    "Let me tell you, miss, it''s easy to judge a book by its cover but not its content, this guy''s ying the field, don''t let him deceive you?"


    Liew Menglu couldn''t help butugh upon hearing this: "Even if he''s three-timing, I''d still be happy to be with him, it''s none of your business, thanks."


    "You this..."


    Hou Jun''s eyes widened, thinking what sort of people they were. Gritting his teeth, he pulled out hisst resort: "He also bought that woman two Pradas, at least eighty or ny thousand."


    Liew Menglu''s smile bloomed: "So what, that''s his money, he can spend it however he likes."


    ???


    Hou Jun''s eyes bulged like bell ppers as he looked at Liew Menglu and then at Shen Yuan, his face turning from red to green, grinding his mrs without figuring out where the problem was.


    In the end, he was rendered speechless and could only leave the scene despondently.


    Watching Hou Jun''s retreating figure, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but smile. This guy was kind of cute. However, if he wanted to upset my mental state next time, he''d at least have to figure out the situation first.


    Who was Liew Menglu? She was my personal trainer and housekeeper, her self-awareness couldn''t be clearer, and she wouldn''t care about these matters.


    "Shen Yuan, let''s continue,"


    Liew Menglu didn''t bother to delve into what that man had said. Even if it were true, she didn''t care. She knew that Shen Yuan had other women, Nana included.


    So what if he bought a woman two bags? Shen Yuan had bought her a Porsche 911 worth 2.52 million!


    After finishing their warm-up, Liew Menglu led Shen Yuan through several sets of equipment exercises, some squats, and finally some weightlifting.


    Considering it was Shen Yuan''s first gym session, Liew Menglu used light weights for him, nning to gradually increase the weights as Shen Yuan became more familiar with the exercises.


    Shen Yuan, not being used to regr exercise, sweated through his workout, drenching his tank top and shorts, but afterward, he feltfortable and rxed with a small sense of aplishment.


    Finally, Liew Menglu helped Shen Yuan stretch out his muscles to prevent soreness the next day.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Despite Hou Jun''s little interruption, the day''s workout went smoothly, and Coach Liew was very satisfied with Shen Yuan''s performance.


    "You did really well today, all your movements were on point."


    "But we''re going to step up the intensity tomorrow,"


    Liew Menglu said coquettishly, leaning on Shen Yuan''s arm in the elevator.


    Shen Yuan joked, "You''re not nning on getting back at me, are you? Because I put you through a tough timest night, so you want to return the favor tomorrow?"


    Liew Menglu pouted, "Not at all. Today was mainly about getting familiar with the movements and equipment. Now that you''re familiar with them, we definitely need to increase the weight."


    The two went back to their room to take showers. This time, Shen Yuan had no ulterior motives, considering he needed to save money for ss belle, but Coach Liew had other ideas. She initiated some not-so-innocent moves in the shower, forcing Shen Yuan to go through their fifth session.


    It took them 40 minutes toe out of the bathroom, after which Shen Yuan ate the fitness meal prepared by Liew Menglu, took a half-hour nap, and prepared to return to the International campus since he had an appointment with Fu Yingzi at 3 pm.


    As he was about to leave, Liew Menglu suddenly woke up, still half-asleep, "Honey, where are you going? Will there be sses tonight?"


    Shen Yuan patted her delicate cheek: "Not tonight, I have things to do, but you can stay here and sleep."


    He subconsciously nced at the Feel-good Index above Liew Menglu''s head, which had risen by two points sincest night and was now at 88, indicating that reaching 90 was imminent.


    Liew Menglu shook her head: "I don''t want to, this ce is too big, I''d rather sleep in my small apartment."


    Shen Yuan just smiled and remained silent, knowing that Liew Menglu wanted to free up the room for him, but he didn''t point it out, nor would he bring ss belle here.


    "Then I''m leaving."


    "Hubby, bye~"


    "Don''t get the titles mixed up."


    "Daddy, bye~"


    .....

 Chapter 100 This Bootlicker Breed is Very Pure

    At 3 p.m., Shen Yuan arrived at the activity room as nned, while the tall Fu Yingzi had already been waiting at the door early.


    Today, she was still wearing denim shorts, revealing her long, fair legs. Her legs weren''t very slender because her calves and thighs were slightly fatty, making them look proportionate. Below, she wore white sneakers and white long socks.


    She wore a slim-fit white printed T-shirt on her upper body, and when she walked, one could vaguely see a glimpse of her stomach revealing a bit of white flesh.


    Many girls in the university dressed this way, but very few could pull it off like Fu Yingzi. Having experienced Liew Menglu''s allure yesterday, Shen Yuan was particrly struck by Fu Yingzi''s fresh and clean look today.


    Unfortunately, the mood was somewhat spoiled by the presence of Feng Zegui standing next to her.


    Shen Yuan frowned subconsciously. This damn simp, why couldn''t he just disappear?


    Fu Yingzi quickly stepped forward to exin, "Shen Yuan, sorry, he saw me in the cafeteria and insisted on following over. I''ve told him several times not to follow, but he wouldn''t listen."


    Feng Zegui, also worried that Shen Yuan might me Fu Yingzi, stepped forward to exin, "Don''t be mad at Yingzi, I just thought I coulde over and see if there was anything I could help with. An extra person could provide extra strength, right?"


    Ever since he had thrown a small tantrum at the furniture store, Feng Zegui had deeply reflected on his actions upon returning. He felt he really had done wrong.


    When she was merely dealing with official matters, he had allowed personal feelings to intervene. Feng Zegui conducted a thorough self-examination and decided he wouldn''t affect Fu Yingzi''s official affairs anymore but would instead silently assist her from the sidelines.


    He aimed to be the man behind Fu Yingzi!


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but roll his eyes. This breed of simp was quite pure. He wasn''t bad-looking either, being slightly taller than Fu Yingzi, probably around 175 cm.


    With those looks and his dogged attitude, he could have easily seeded with any ordinary girl, but why insist on being a burning sheep here?


    What was he thinking anyway?


    "No need, you can''t help with our matter."


    Shen Yuan replied indifferently and then signaled for Fu Yingzi to unlock the door.


    After Fu Yingzi opened the door, she handed both keys to Shen Yuan, but he only took one, "Keep the other one for yourself; I probably won''t be here often."


    "Okay."


    As the two entered the activity room, Feng Zegui, still holding out hope, tried to follow them in. However, Shen Yuan immediately shut the door firmly, blocking his ess.


    Stunned, he stood outside the door, feeling suddenly anxious because, with the door shut, he could see nothing¡ªthe windows were fitted with blinds.


    Feng Zegui couldn''t understand why an activity room would need blinds.


    Could it be...


    An image suddenly shed in Feng Zegui''s mind¡ªhis Yingzi and Shen Yuan inside...


    Could it be true?


    Feeling even more uncertain, he stared at the door, a sense of unspeakable sorrow filling his chest.


    My Yingzi...


    Shen Yuan waspletely unaware of the drama ying out in Feng Zegui''s mind. He scanned the activity room, which was clean and tidy. The desks and executive chairs were to his liking, and there were potted devil''s ivy nts in each corner.


    Although the blinds on the corridor side were closed, those on the other side were open, enabling good lighting. Directly opposite was the girls'' dormitory, where one could asionally see a few girls drying small clothes in the corridor.


    Shen Yuan called Fu Yingzi to sit on the sofa, "How''s the progress on the publicity?"


    Fu Yingzi sat down, plucking at her denim shorts, "We''ve already sent out posters and copies yesterday through official ounts, Weibo, Quick Music, and even the school confession wall. The level of views and attention is good, but it will take some time to reflect this in applications, especially since preparing entrepreneurship proposals takes time."


    Shen Yuan nodded but he was not there to discuss these matters, and then said, "I n to create another wave on the publicity front, to drive the buzz even higher."


    Fu Yingzi was stunned for a moment, "What exactly do you have in mind?"


    Shen Yuan paused, "I n to tie the entrepreneurship base to my name, letting everyone at the International campus know that I invested in this entrepreneurship base."


    "Shen Yuan, do you mean to push yourself into the spotlight, letting everyone know about you?"


    Fu Yingzi was quick to connect Shen Yuan''s investment in this loss-making project with his new proposal to promote himself, presumably aiming for some attention or to enhance his personal reputation.


    This was somewhat simr to doing charity, where tycoons, celebrities, and stars didn''t necessarily want to donate money but aimed to increase their own reputations or that of theirpanies.


    "Right."


    Shen Yuan nodded, "Do you have any ideas?"


    Fu Yingzi thought for a moment, "Actually, we could post something when the publicity is at its peak, directly letting everyone know that you invested it, maybe even reveal the amount of investment."


    Shen Yuan shook his head, "That''s too nd and won''t create the ''long-awaited hero''s arrival'' effect."


    Fu Yingzi blinked her beautiful eyes, clearly not understanding what the phrase ''long-awaited hero''s arrival'' meant.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    "Let me share my idea."


    Shen Yuan pondered for a bit, "In a couple of days, when the entrepreneurship base is at the height of its poprity and most students at the International campus are aware of it, we could send out an eye-catching copy or post."


    "You''ve seen the headlines from UC, right?"


    "For instance, ''My heavens, 10 million was invested in our school''s entrepreneurship base!'' ''I can''t believe it, the entrepreneurship base was invested in by a student from our school!'' ''You might not know, but our school has such wealthy and handsome individuals!''"


    "Something like this, got it? I won''t say who it is, but through this method, I''ll make everyone really curious to find out who."


    "Then we''ll slowly release some information, letting them guess on their own, keeping them on tenterhooks until their expectations peak, and then I''ll make my appearance."


    After listening, Yingzi looked at Shen Yuan withplex eyes. If they proceeded as he nned, it would likely cause a sensation among the girls at the International campus, especially since the campus already had a disproportionate number of girls to boys, and rich and handsome guys were even scarcer, let alone top-tier ones like Shen Yuan.


    She didn''t quite understand why Shen Yuan would want to thrust himself into such a storm, but that wasn''t for her to worry about. Her job was just to carry out Shen Yuan''s requests.


    "That''s a great idea. This will definitely heat things up, and the numbers applying for the startup will soar. With a bigger pool of applicants, we can better select the outstanding ones."


    "Exactly."


    Shen Yuan had considered this issue. If they could achieve this effect, it would be a triple win: umting Prestige Points for the school, selecting high-quality female juniors and seniors, and after investing the full ten million, receiving the rewards promised by the System.


    Of course, to achieve the best effect, it was crucial not to leak any information too early. Currently, aside from the School Youth League Committee and the counselor, some male ssmates and Fang Minhui were aware that he was investing in the startup base.


    Shen Yuan would also notify those in the know to ensure confidentiality.


    Neither the counselor nor the School Youth League Committee would likely reveal anything. As for the ss belle, so long as he spoke to her, she wouldn''t talk either. The main concern was Old Huang and Old Cao and those guys.


    If those damned bbermouths spread rumors like, "two-timing jerk" or "keeping a mistress off campus," it could result in a reputation copse. His notoriety rather than prestige would be infamous.


    He also needed to give them a preventive warning.


    "Is there any difficulty in implementing this?"


    Shen Yuan asked.


    Yingzi blinked her beautiful eyes and thought for a moment before saying, "It''s doable. We can have an unofficial ount post about it on the confession wall, then use two dummy ounts to generate hotments under the school''s official ount and Microblog, drawing attention naturally."


    "Let''s do that."


    Shen Yuan nodded, pleased with Yingzi''s n, as it aligned with his own. It was essential to use unofficial ounts for these kinds of rumors to maintain a sense of mystery.


    Yingzi was sharp too, getting the gist of controlling narrative and direction with just a little guidance.


    Through this incident, Shen Yuan increasingly believed Yingzi was a good choice for a secretary. She didn''t question his reasons, only thought about how to implement his requests effectively, and was very efficient in her work, always providing feedback.


    For instance, the test paper set¡ªShen Yuan hadn''t even prompted her, yet she''d voluntarily updated him on her progress that morning.


    This kind of talent was indeed worth employing.


    "Let''s talk about your affairs."


    Having settled that matter, Shen Yuan looked over Yingzi again, his gaze lingering momentarily on her bare legs before he earnestly asked, "What do you want to gain from working with me?"


    "Ah?"


    Yingzi was slightly startled, not expecting Shen Yuan to be so direct. Initially, she had approached Shen Yuan to see if she could possibly develop a romantic rtionship.


    However, it seemed now that not only did Shen Yuan have someone else, but he also showed no interest in her in that respect.


    After a moment''s thought, Yingzi said, "I''ll be starting my internship next semester, but as you know, it''s tough for someone from a private university like mine to find a job, especially with a major in marketing, like mine."


    "Even if I do find a suitable job, reaching a decent ie level would take at least five or six years."


    "So I want to make money, a lot more money."


    Shen Yuan was not surprised by Yingzi''s answer, but still found her somewhat timid. If she had said she wanted him, they could have also gone with the flow and settled the matter.


    That way, he could have gained another NPC.


    Shen Yuan crossed his legs and leaned back on the sofa, asking, "What amount of money are you talking about?"


    Yingzi''s eyes filled with anticipation, knowing that Shen Yuan''s question implied he was willing to discuss her sry.


    But thinking about it made her slightly nervous; she feared asking for too much might displease her boss, and too little would be selling herself short.


    From what she knew of current sry standards for interns or recent graduates in her field, the going rate was about three to four thousand a month.


    But she was far from satisfied with that sry as both her parents made five to six thousand a month working in a factory. Since she was doing so much for Shen Yuan, she naturally expected a higher sry.


    "Eight thousand?"


    Yingzi tentatively spoke, carefully watching Shen Yuan''s expression.


    Though this sry was already two to three times that of a fresh graduate, it wasn''t her highest expectation; she had cut it down worrying that asking for too much might be refused by Shen Yuan.


    Shen Yuan thought, this girl was rather honest, but he couldn''t let his first secretary be underpaid.


    "I''ll add another two thousand to round it up to ten thousand, and if you perform well, there''ll be extra bonuses and rewards. From now on, you''re with me."


    "Yingzi, are you done talking?"


    "Why is it taking so long?"


    Feng Zegui was knocking on the door, his heart anxious and uneasy, fearing that Yingzi might be getting too close to Shen Yuan inside.


    ...

 Chapter 101 Dont rush, one by one.

    Fu Yingzi sighed helplessly, having someone like that around was really troublesome, as it severely affected her normal life.


    "I''ll go out and talk to him, ask him to leave this ce."


    "It''s okay, let him be anxious for a bit longer."


    Shen Yuan casually replied.


    Then, he got up from the sofa and sat down on his own office chair, summoning the panel in his mind and opening the categorized sections.


    [Business Administration]


    [Investment Management]n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    [Impromptu Speaking]


    [Human Resources Management]


    ...


    Shen Yuan had quite a bit of time now, and thought that besides exercising, he should study other sections to prepare for bing a CEO in the future.


    One needs to be self-aware, and Shen Yuan didn''t think that with his current abilities, he could manage apany well.


    When the time came toplete the investment task, the System would reward him with an industry, and he was afraid he would bepletely in the dark about where to start.


    He feared he might squander the industry gifted by the System.


    Moreover, with sufficient professional knowledge, no matter what he did in the future, he would have more confidence. Simply put, it was like "having poetry in one''s belly lends radiance to one''s bearing".


    The first unlocked section was Business Administration, so he might as well start with that.


    For his major in International Trade, thepulsory subjects included "Fundamentals of Management" and "Introduction to Management," which were rted to Business Administration, but apart from his freshman year, he had hardly ever attended sses and didn''t even know where he had thrown his textbooks.


    Shen Yuan subconsciously opened Baidu, wanting to see what else he needed to study for the Business Administration major besides these two courses.


    [Ding!]


    [Detected that the host ns to start studying Business Administration]


    [To manage apany well, one must master a variety of professional knowledge]


    [Host proactively realizes the need to enhance personal abilities, sessfully triggering the Business Administration panel]


    [Limited-time Mission: Within one month, if the host masters the key points of "Fundamentals of Management", the system will imnt all the knowledge of an EMBA at the Chinese University of Hong Kong into the host''s brain]


    EMBA?


    Shen Yuan had heard of an MBA, which is a Master of Business Administration.


    Shen Yuan instinctively picked up his phone and checked, only to find that an EMBA was an Executive Master of Business Administration, targeted mainly at executives andpany owners, focusing more on the integration of theory and practice, and emphasizing case-based teaching.


    The EMBA at the Chinese University of Hong Kong was ranked 29th on the global business school rankings and first in Asia, which meant it was highly prestigious.


    The System''s reward was indeed very well-targeted; this was the professional knowledge he wanted.


    However, mastering the key points of a textbook in one month was a bit difficult for someone like Shen Yuan, who wasn''t academically inclined. He thought about it and figured that his advisor could probably help him with this.


    The advisor had graduated from Hunan Normal University with dual degrees, the first in Business Administration and the second in English, and was on the level of a top student.


    Seeking help from the understanding advisor would not only help him but also increase his Feel-good Index, killing two birds with one stone.


    Shen Yuan was feeling pretty good about it, but at that moment, Feng Zegui knocked on the door again. Fu Yingzi looked somewhat embarrassed; she really didn''t want this matter to affect Shen Yuan''s impression of her.


    Shen Yuan also found this sycophant very annoying; it was a total disgrace to men. He thought about it, then got up and whispered a few words into Fu Yingzi''s ear.


    Fu Yingzi''s cheeks instantly flushed, "Can... can we do that?"


    Shen Yuan chuckled, "Of course, we can, even if it means I have to take a small loss."


    Fu Yingzi looked up at Shen Yuan and after a long hesitation, she made up her mind and said softly, biting her lip, "Then, let''s go."


    Fu Yingzi stood up and walked over to Shen Yuan, and he naturally stretched out his left hand and ced it around her waist, feeling the softness through his fingertips, causing the corners of his mouth to involuntarily rise.


    It had to be said, Fu Yingzi''s waist was quite soft; this secretary was worth it!


    Fu Yingzi was being embraced by a boy for the first time, and feeling Shen Yuan''s restless hand, her body stiffened, and her cheeks reddened even more.


    Shen Yuan walked out of the activity ssroom with Fu Yingzi in his arms, nced briefly at Feng Zegui, and then said,


    "Yingzi, from now on hang a sign on the door, ''No sycophants or loud noises allowed''."


    Feng Zegui heard the door opening and was initially delighted, but seeing the woman he adored being embraced by someone else, his eyes nearly popped out.


    "Yingzi¡­ what¡­ what''s going on?"


    "What situation?"


    Fu Yingzi''s shy face was bright red, but she knew that to fully shake off Feng Zegui, she had to use this method. She gently opened her lips, "Please don''t look for me anymore, I have a boyfriend now."


    "Him?"


    "Boyfriend?"


    Feng Zegui''s face was full of disbelief, and he felt his heart breaking, "When did you decide on this rtionship?"


    "Just now."


    "No more talking, please keep your distance from me in the future."


    After Fu Yingzi finished speaking, Shen Yuan righteously said, "You lowlife, don''t harass my Yingzi from now on."


    Having said that, Shen Yuan walked out of the activity room with Fu Yingzi and down the stairs.


    Feng Zegui looked dazedly at the disappearing figures, his eyes involuntarily dting.


    He could never have imagined that the woman he had admired for three years would be with someone else just like that.


    He suddenly couldn''t even stand properly anymore and slumped to the ground, exhausted.


    "My Yingzi¡­"


    "Why? Why did this happen?"


    .....


    After teaching Feng Zegui a lesson in society, Shen Yuan continued to walk downstairs hugging Fu Yingzi''s waist and thought to himself that not only did this secretary have nice legs, but her waist was also quite something, worth exploring!


    This incident should also make a bootlicker like Feng Zegui face reality, letting him understand a lesson: money is unbeatable!


    When they reach the first floor, Fu Yingzi felt a ticklish and prickly sensation on her body and felt uneasy, twisting slightly, "That should be enough, shouldn''t it?"


    Fu Yingzi still remembered her boss saying "Let me suffer a loss for once." Now, it was unclear who exactly suffered a loss.


    She couldn''t help but look up at Shen Yuan, whose rogue-like face was wearing a mischievous smile, showing no sign of letting go, and his hand seemed to be wandering higher.


    My boss seems rather shameless¡­


    Having had his fill, Shen Yuan no longer lingered on the secretary''s waist, worrying not only about being seen by the ss belle but also other pretty upperssmen and ssmates.


    "Alright, I''m heading back now, see you next time."


    "Mm, bye-bye."


    Fu Yingzi breathed a sigh of relief, then waved goodbye to Shen Yuan, watching his tall and slender silhouette gradually disappear, falling into deep thought....


    ...


    Before meeting the ss belle, Shen Yuan made a phone call to Old Huang.


    "Old Huang, I''ve got something to tell you."


    "Make it quick, I''m about to start gaming," Old Huang said impatiently on the other end.


    "About the investment in the startup hub, keep it a secret for me, no matter what rumors or newse up, don''t say it was my investment."


    "That''s it?"


    Huang Haibao expressed some disdain, "Old Third, do you think I''m stupid?"


    "I definitely won''t tell anyone. If I do, it''ll make it harder for me and Old Cao to find partners," Huang Haibao agreed profoundly.


    If everyone at the international campus knew that this scoundrel was a millionaire, all sexes on campus, even a leading sow, would want to hook up!


    Shen Yuan thought Old Huang was indeed clever and added, "That''s good. What about Old Cao? Is he beside you? And Ye Zhiyang, give them a heads-up too."


    "They''re here, I''ve got it on speakerphone, they just heard everything," Huang Haibao replied.


    Following his words, Cao Shunjin and Ye Zhiyang chimed in from the side, "Don''t worry, we''ll keep it under wraps."


    "Great, and if other guys in the ss know about it, go and give them a heads-up too."


    "Okay, no problem," Ye Zhiyang, who saw this as an opportunity to get closer to Shen Yuan, responded. He had recently submitted a startup n of opening a "sexy lingerie store" and was just waiting for approval from Shen Yuan''s side.


    In his view, such garments had a promising market potential since the younger generation were bing increasingly daring, and since these items were one-off consumables, they were likely to be repurchased frequently.


    "Did you read the startup n I submitted, Shen Yuan?"


    "Not yet, I''ll look at itter, and it still needs to go through a re-review," Shen Yuan replied casually and then hung up the phone, thinking to himself that Ye Zhiyang, this virgin, was still hopeful. Such a shop was unsuitable for a physical store¡ªwho shameless would browse a physical sexy lingerie store?


    An online store was more like it, probably those old perverts could browse for hours without blinking.


    Shen Yuan checked the time, it was almost 4 pm, and he sent Fang Minhui a message on WeChat, asking her to meet him at the school gate.


    Meanwhile, a WeChat notification from Lin Yuchang popped up on his phone.


    "Are you there? Can you join me for a couple of drinks at MS tonight?"


    Shen Yuan paused, instinctively recalling this voluptuous beauty and the night she had taken initiative to kiss him.


    Looks like she was feeling lonely again.


    But even if you''re Zeng Xianyong''s wife, you still have to wait in line...


    Shen Yuanposed a politely declining message, preparing to send it back to her.


    Meanwhile, over at Fanghuali Neighborhood.


    Lin Yuchang stared nkly at the screen, quietly waiting for Shen Yuan''s reply.


    Zeng Xianyong had said he wouldn''te home today, probably out fooling around again, and the kid had gone to his grandparents'' ce in the countryside to y.


    So her mood was somewhat gloomy, wanting to find someone to drink with and talk things over, but she couldn''t think of anyone suitable.


    She instinctively thought of Shen Yuan at the MS Cafe that night; when chatting and drinking with this man, she felt utterly rxed and really enjoyed the feeling.


    They were just casual acquaintances who sat down for a drink and a chat, no strings attached and no responsibilities needed.


    It was somewhat embarrassing that, under the influence of alcohol, she had taken the initiative to kiss him that night.


    Thinking about it, Lin Yuchang somewhat regretted it, so she had been hesitant to contact him these past few days.


    But today, she couldn''t hold back anymore; after all, if Zeng Xianyong was out there looking for women, why couldn''t she find a young man for a couple of drinks?


    It''s just a drink; nothing was going to happen.


    But the next moment, upon seeing the "I''m not free today" reply from Shen Yuan, Lin Yuchang sighed, a flicker of disappointment crossing her eyes.


    Then the next message Shen Yuan sent was like a roller coaster for her emotions.


    "How about tomorrow night?"


    ...

 Chapter 102 A Serious Question

    At the entrance of the International campus.


    Shen Yuan was a bit drowsy in the driver''s seat, yawning out of sheer boredom. It had been fifteen minutes since he texted the ss belle, and she still hadn''t appeared. Women really do dawdle.


    But the next second, Shen Yuan involuntarily jolted awake, no longer tired, for he caught sight of a figure of pure desire within his vision.


    Today, Fang Minhui had her hair tied back with a white headband in a long ponytail, and she had also applied a subtle touch of makeup. Her cheeks were rosy, and her lips were enticingly red.


    What stood out the most was her outfit for the day.


    Fang Minhui was donning a JK uniform today: a white fitted shirt that entuated her exquisite bust and waist, matched with a beige pleated skirt. Wrapped in a pair of white stockings, her plump, fair thighs shone, while she carried the white Prada that Shen Yuan had bought for her.


    This beauty, dressed in such an alluring style, wasn''t just attracting Shen Yuan''s gaze¡ªother university students passing by couldn''t help but steal nces as well.


    However, when the beautiful girl with a slight smile on her face gracefully got into a Land Rover, everyone let out a silent sigh and collectively averted their gazes.


    Ah, another greasy man driving a Land Rover.


    All the good stuff always goes to the worst blokes.


    Once Fang Minhui was in the passenger seat, she cupped her face with her hands and smiled, "How about it, Shen Yuan, do I look good today?"


    "Of course, my Minhui looks good in anything."


    Shen Yuan couldn''t resist taking a nce at the bulging area above. The white shirt was slightly transparent, and he could vaguely make out that it was a ck bra underneath. Definitely something there.


    "Naturally."


    Fang Minhui pretentiously raised her head, then pouted her lips andined, "Shen Yuan, I feel like you haven''te to see me in a long time."


    "Been busytely."


    Shen Yuan replied, then turned the steering wheel and drove away from the International campus.


    "Busy with what?"


    Fang Minhui blinked her charming eyes.


    "Stuff at the startup base, plus two other investments."


    "Oh."


    Fang Minhui nodded thoughtfully, "I thought you had only invested in the startup base."


    "Too busy, really. I even had to cancel a dinner at thest minute to make time to be with you tonight."


    Shen Yuan said seriously.


    "Is that so."


    Fang Minhui was actually quite happy to hear that, but considering that Shen Yuan was neglecting important matters for her sake, she felt a bit reluctant.


    "If you''re busy next time, you can tell me, I can understand."


    This was exactly the effect Shen Yuan had hoped for, and he climbed up the offereddder, "No problem, no matter how busy I am, I still have to make time for my Minhui."


    "Shen Yuan..."


    Fang Minhui was somewhat touched.


    Shen Yuan smiled, "No worries, just work a bit harder tonight."


    "You''re so bad."


    Fang Minhui''s facade cracked in an instant, and she couldn''t help but reproach him yfully.


    Just as they were waiting for the traffic light, Shen Yuan stretched out his right hand, gently resting it on Fang Minhui''s thigh, curious to feel the texture of the white stockings.


    What Shen Yuan loved the most was the section where the stockings met skin; there was an stic garter that squeezed a bit of soft flesh into view. At that juncture, one could experience a dual sensation¡ªone of the white stockings and the other of the skin.


    However, Fang Minhui was somewhat sensitive, and her pretty face quickly blushed. She sneakily nced at both sides, relieved that the cars nearby were sedans with lower chassis, obstructing the view of this scene.


    Fang Minhui bit her lip, her delicate body starting to squirm involuntarily under Shen Yuan''s teasing fingers.


    The red light seemed interminably long. Finally, Fang Minhui couldn''t take it anymore and, with a blushing face, said, "Shen Yuan, stop touching."


    "What''s wrong?"


    Shen Yuan nced at her.


    Fang Minhui whispered shyly, "Um... I only brought one pair of panties here."


    "...."


    "It''s fine, the hotel has disposables."


    But by then, the green light hade on. He timely withdrew his hand and focused on driving.


    Today, Shen Yuan was taking Fang Minhui to another high-end hotel in Star City, the St. Regis, known for its service quality, deemed the pinnacle among Star City''s hotels. Shen Yuan didn''t care for experiencing their particr services; it''s just that there weren''t many upscale hotels in Star City to choose from.


    Their suite had an ostentatious name, the Caroline Astor Suite, costing 3088 per night. With a long-term stay, there was a 30% discount. Shen Yuan booked a month-long stay under Fang Minhui''s name.


    From now on, this would be their regr spot with the ss belle.


    Afterpleting the check-in process, the room manager, as usual, led them to the 45th floor, introducing the room and the hotel''s unique services. Shen Yuan wasn''t really listening, but Fang Minhui seemed quite interested.


    Being her first time in such a luxury hotel, everything seemed new and fascinating to her.


    Especially upon hearing from the hotel''s front desk that it was 3088 a night, Fang Minhui thought it to be excessively luxurious. Her monthly allowance didn''t even amount to 3000, yet Shen Yuan could afford a month''s stay, which, even after the discount, cost over 60,000 yuan.


    Tsk tsk...


    Money sure does whatever it wants...


    Once the room manager left, Shen Yuan and Fang Minhui headed to the hotel''s buffet restaurant to eat.


    St. Regis also had a Chinese restaurant, a tea cafe, and Japanese cuisine, but as Shen Yuan was currently in a fitness phase, he couldn''t indulge in low-quality carbohydrates.


    He chose a sweet potato, a bowl of millet porridge, two buns, some lean beef and chicken breast, and finally, a box of milk, all ording to Coach Liew''s dietary rmendations.


    After securing a window-side table, Fang Minhui couldn''t resist asking, "Why are you eating so inly?"


    "I''m working out these days."


    "Working out?"


    Fang Minhui blinked, "But I think your physique is quite good already."


    "Got a bit thin."


    Shen Yuan said with a smile, "And don''t you think it''s a bit... ufortable?"


    "Ufortable?"


    Fang Minhui was stunned for half a second, then understanding dawned and a slight blush crept onto her pretty face, "Eating and you''re talking about this."


    After finishing their meal at the buffet restaurant, the two returned to their suite on the 45th floor. As soon as Fang Minhui entered, she ran to the floor-to-ceiling window and eximed, "It''s really great living here, waking up to such a beautiful city night view in the morning!"


    Although the 45th floor wasn''t as high as the 52nd floor of the Grand Hyatt, looking out, there were hardly any buildings taller, giving a sense of overlooking everything from above.


    Fang Minhui leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the night scene with a face full of longing.


    From Shen Yuan''s perspective, he could perfectly see her perky rear, as well as the mysterious scenery brought about by the fluttering of her pleated skirt.


    Shen Yuan felt this scene was vaguely familiar.


    After thinking carefully, it seemed like the first time he took Liew Menglu to the Grand Hyatt, they encountered the same scenario.


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but sigh sentimentally. He slowly walked up behind Fang Minhui, inhaling the fragrance of her hair. His hands leisurely traveled from her waist, whispering softly in her ear, "Knight, you may begin your performance now."


    Fang Minhui felt a tickling sensation in her ear and at the same time, a pair of restless hands slowly climbed up her peaks.


    "Shen Yuan..."


    Her eyes were hazy, and her cheeks involuntarily heated up.


    But the knight was not one to be passive. She turned around and kissed Shen Yuan.


    This brave and skilled knight already had a background in dance and was wearing her armor tonight, so she initiated the first battle.


    Shortly after, an equally unyielding Shen Yuanunched the second battle.


    Then the two shifted their battleground to the bathtub, where they ignited the third battle.


    At half past ten at night, Fang Minhui, the knight, was also tired. She leaned against Shen Yuan''s chest and whispered, "Shen Yuan, why do I feel like you''re different again this time?"


    Shen Yuan''s lips curled up slightly¡ªof course, he knew what had the effect.


    "Do you like it?"


    Fang Minhui''s blushing face nodded, "Mm... I like it."


    At this moment, Shen Yuan noticed that Fang Minhui''s Feel-good Index towards him had changed; what was originally 91 had now be 93.


    Shen Yuan also noticed a pattern; whether it was Chen Na or the ss belle, once above 90, the increase in the Feel-good Index slowed down. This meant that it became increasingly difficult to raise the Feel-good Index above 90.


    However, from another perspective, the greater the difficulty, the more generous the corresponding rewards should be, just like with game dungeons.


    Shen Yuan gently caressed her soft white skin and thought for a moment before saying, "Last time I mentioned helping you buy a house; if you''re free this week, I''ll take you to look at some."


    "Sure."


    ...


    The next morning, after having breakfast together, Shen Yuan arranged for the hotel to send Fang Minhui back to school and left the room card with her. He then headed to the Grand Hyatt''s gym.


    With one month toplete the System''s task, Shen Yuan felt it was a bit challenging. He not only had to gain 5KG but also had to reduce his body fat to below 15%.


    But for the sake of Peang Yuyan''s physique, he couldn''t ck off on fitness training!n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Liew Menglu had already arrived at the gym before the agreed time, and she was holding a paper bag containing Shen Yuan''s gym clothes and sneakers.


    "Darling~ go change your clothes in the changing room. I''ll wait for you here," Liew Menglu cooed, handing over the bag. The moment Shen Yuan took it, she inadvertently smelled a strange perfume on him.


    Women are very sensitive to scents and can distinguish different ones; this was obviously not Nana''s usual perfume.


    So, did Shen Yuan sneak a treatst night?


    Liew Menglu, looking at Shen Yuan''s retreating back, couldn''t help but snort lightly, "Hmph, even with Nana and me, we can''t sate you!"


    Today, Coach Liew started increasing the intensity of Shen Yuan''s training. Yesterday was just familiarizing with the equipment, but today, whether it was machines or dumbbells, the weight was significantly increased. Shen Yuan found it quite challenging and soon was panting heavily and drenched in sweat.


    Coach Liew, standing by, was strict, "No cking off, still two more sets to go."


    "....."


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but nce at Liew Menglu. He felt that she was a little different from yesterday but couldn''t quite put his finger on it.


    After working out and showering in the administrative suite, Liew Menglu slipped out of her gym clothes and stood barefoot behind him, "Honey, now it''s your turn to teach me a lesson~"


    Shen Yuan''s eyelid twitched; he instantly understood what was happening. Combining what had just happened in the gym, he presumed that some clue must have been picked up by Coach Liew, and she wanted the surplus from him.


    But he was not worried; he had plenty to offer. Could he be afraid?


    Shen Yuan turned around and fiercely taught Coach Liew a lesson, letting her know what endless firepower truly was!


    After the session, Shen Yuan returned to therge bed and used his mind to summon the fitness panel.


    Height: 182CM


    Weight: 70.5KG


    Health Points: 70


    BMI: 20.8


    Body Fat: 20%


    Immunity: 67


    Brain Activity: 68


    After two days of working out and diet, the values had changed a bit. His weight had increased by 0.5KG, and both Health Points and Brain Activity had improved, while BMI and body fat had dropped a tad.


    If not for the panel, Shen Yuan wouldn''t have felt much difference; he could only feel a bit light on his feet after each workout, so this panel was indeed pretty handy.


    After eating the fitness meal prepared by Liew Menglu, Shen Yuan took out his mobile phone, ready to talk to Lih Xiao, the instructor, about tutoring him in his studies.


    Whileposing the message, Shen Yuan suddenly realized a serious problem.


    Why does it feel like his life is entirely surrounded by women?


    And these women are all closely rted to his life and work...


    Is this a good thing or a bad thing?


    ...

 Chapter 103 You Know My Character

    Because of Fu Yingzi''s initiative in the past few days, the official WeChat ount, Weibo ount, and the confession wall of the International campus all posted promotional posters and copy about the entrepreneurship base.


    This kind of promotion made most of the International campus students see the message.


    But seeing is one thing, and taking action is another; most people still maintained an attitude of "not my business, I don''t care."


    Some people were not interested in entrepreneurship and just wanted to lie t; others were quite pessimistic, feeling that the current economic environment was poor and that such entrepreneurial efforts would fail tounch and only waste time and energy.


    A small group of people took it as watching a spectacle, treating the entrepreneurship base as a piece of entertainment.


    Under such an atmosphere, nobody expected that ament under the WeChat article would quietly capture the attention of International campus students.


    The article was about the publicity copy for the entrepreneurship base.


    Aizen named "lucky"mented below, "Nobody knows, but the entrepreneurship base is actually invested in by our school''s students."


    Seeing thisment, students immediately questioned it below.


    "You must be joking, our school does have some rich second generation, but it''s all their parents'' money, how could they invest in entrepreneurship base?"


    "Are you out of your mind? You think it''s some small investment of tens or hundreds of thousands, but as far as I know, it needs at least a few million to start the entrepreneurship base."


    "Upstairs is stupid, verified."


    "Exactly, stop talking nonsense, if our school had such an incredible person, would I, Wang Youliang, not know about it?"


    "The person above is using my name; he''s not called Wang Youliang, he''s called Hao Congzheng."


    This kind of opinion not only appeared online but also sparked small discussions within the dormitories.


    After Fang Minhui and Chen Ling finished their sses and returned to the dormitory, they heard their two fairy-like roommates discussing it.


    "Did you see thatment? It said that the entrepreneurship base was invested in by a student."


    The speaker, named Zhuk Qiaofeng, a girl from ss 1, unfortunately, was assigned to share a room with Fang Minhui and Chen Ling.


    It was this girl who explicitly yed double standards, restricting her roommates'' daily routines and behaviors, but failing to do so herself.


    "That must be nonsense, how could that be possible?"


    Zhuang Yueyue replied from aside.


    Zhuk Qiaofeng nodded in agreement, "I think so too, the entrepreneurship base would need an investment of at least a few million; if someone could invest that much, they must have a worth of tens of millions at least? We are all still students, how could anyone have earned so much money?"


    "Exactly, there are many rumors nowadays, just listen for fun."


    Chen Ling knew that Shen Yuan had spent 10 million to invest in the entrepreneurship base; hearing this made her feel like ants were crawling on her, it was too unbearable to keep it to herself, so she whispered to Fang Minhui, "I really want to tell them, what should I do?"


    "Hold it in,"


    Fang Minhui replied with a sentence. Shen Yuan had informed her the night before to keep it a secret, and although she didn''t know why she had to do this, she had toply.


    "Sigh, I wonder what Shen Yuan is up to by doing this? Isn''t it just like invisible travel? It''s too ufortable...."


    Knowing the truth yet being unable to reveal it was torturous for Chen Ling as well.


    "You''re lucky, hooking up with a guy like Shen Yuan."n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Chen Ling said sourly.


    She knew Shen Yuan was rich, especially since he had previously bought an 80,000-plus bag for Fang Minhui, but she really hadn''t imagined he was so wealthy as to be able to invest 10 million; his actual worth was unimaginable.


    Moreover, she had heard that Shen Yuan was nning on buying a house for Fang Minhui, which made the disparities in life feel utterly profound.


    Her best friend had taken the easy route.


    Yet she was going to start working during her internship next year, toiling for a sry of a few thousand a month, which felt incredibly imbnced.


    "Minhui, can you ask if his family needs a maid or something? I don''t want to try anymore."


    Fang Minhui couldn''t help but nce at her, "Are you talking about a proper maid?"


    "Huh?"


    Chen Ling was stunned for a moment and then quickly realized, "Oh, nice one, Minhui, you want me to be a mistress, huh?"


    "I wish, but Shen Yuan definitely wouldn''t be interested in me."


    Chen Ling nced at Fang Minhui''s impressive bust, then looked down at herself, seeing straight to her toes without obstruction, the difference was too big.


    Then, Chen Ling suddenly thought of something and lowered her voice, "Shen Yuan must have been tedst night, right? With you dressed like that, how could he resist?"


    Fang Minhui blushed, "Ah, why bring this up."


    Chen Ling murmured, "You already wore it, yet you won''t let people talk about it."


    "...."


    Thements on the WeChat post didn''t stop; within just an hour, lucky was sted with dozens of messages.


    That''s how the online environment is: everyone is just typing behind a keyboard, and since nobody knows who they are, there''s no responsibility for what they say.


    Then, anotherizen named "Lone Ranger"mented, "Don''t doubt it, not only is it a student, but he also invested 10 million."


    "Damn, herees another idiot."


    "Your brain is even worse than the previous guy, do you know how much 10 million is?"


    "I suggest you visit a neurologist."


    "He''s right, actually, it was me, Wang Duoyu, who invested!"


    "Didn''t expect our school had so many jokers."


    "Upstairs is brain-dead, verified."


    "..."


    Meanwhile, in another girls'' dormitory in Business Administration ss 2, simr discussions were also sparked.


    "Yuping, did you see it? It said a student spent 10 million to invest in the entrepreneurship base."


    The speaker was Kwan Yongzhen from Business Administration ss 2, who brought her phone closer to Tian Yuping.


    Tian Yuping replied lightly, "Oh, I saw it, but everyone is not a fool, how could they believe whatever those two rumormongers say... "


    "I think so too, and after all, it''s 10 million!"


    Kwan Yongzhen''s eyes sparkled with infatuation as she eximed, "To spend 10 million on investing in an entrepreneurship base, his worth must be at least a billion, right?"


    "If our school really has this kind of top-level tycoon, I wouldn''t mind paying them instead!"


    "What are you thinking, crazy!"


    Tian Yuping couldn''t help but roll her eyes, "If he really is that rich, would he even look at you?"


    "Hey, Yuping, can you not be so harsh when you talk?" Kwan Yongzhen protested somewhat displeased.


    "If a student really invested 10 million into the entrepreneurship base, I guess they would have jumped out by now. Not everyone can unt 10 million, otherwise what is he up to?"


    After Tian Yuping finished, she scoffed, "Have you forgotten? That Shen Yuan from our ss, who bes arrogant the moment he has a little money, messes around with girls outside and even opened a caf¨¦ for a woman."


    "Yes, just thinking about it makes me angry."


    Kwan Yongzhen said resentfully, "What kind of person, all we did was speak a few words about himst time, did he need to go that far?"


    "These kind of guys really have no tolerance, screw them!"


    "..."


    The same discussion about this matter took ce in room 503, but the atmosphere waspletely different.


    "Damn it, are these people fools, they actually don''t believe it?"


    Huang Haibao looked at people''sments, cursing under his breath.


    "If no one rifies, who would believe it. We''re talking about 10 million, not 100 thousand, not even a million."


    Cao Shunjin added from the side.


    "Damn, if I had known, I wouldn''t have agreed to Old Third yesterday. Must be frustrating to hold it in!"


    Huang Haibao now felt ufortable all over. Although he did not want to see Shen Yuan be prominent in school, seeing so many people doubting him, Huang Haibao felt an unbearable agony, as they were roommates after all.


    He really wanted to proudly step forward and say, "This is our room''s Old Third, he''s the one who spent 10 million on the entrepreneurship base!"


    Damn, I really want to boast for Old Third!


    Tall and handsome, and so damn rich, wouldn''t the girls'' dormitories in the school just explode?


    Old Third is Old Third for a reason, damn, he really can endure!


    ...


    Meanwhile, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Shen Yuan waspletely unaware that a small-scale discussion had already erupted at school. Nheless, his secretary Fu Yingzi would report these matters to him proactively.


    He picked up his phone and dialed Lih Xiao, the counselor.


    "Hello, Counselor, what are you up to?"


    "....."


    "I need a favor, I want to study the key knowledge points of the ''Fundamentals of Management'' course, I need your help."


    "....."


    "It''s for freshmen, but I want to pick it up again, learn something. I remember your first major in college was Business Administration, so you were the first person I thought of."


    "....."


    "Counselor, I really want to seriously learn some things."


    "....."


    "Why don''t we do it at your ce?"


    "....."


    "You know my character, I absolutely won''t mess around."


    Shen Yuan sincerely guaranteed.


    At that time, inside Dongsheng Neighborhood, Lih Xiao hung up the phone, somewhat dazed and unsure if this was akin to inviting the wolf into the house.


    A student being eager to learn is certainly no reason for refusal, but thinking of Shen Yuan''s audacity, Lih Xiao felt a trace of unease.


    What if he thought of doing that again.....


    During thest two moving incidents, she realized she could not stop Shen Yuan at all.


    He was stronger than her, and very cunning, she found herself unable to resist....


    Lih Xiao sighed softly, wondering what time her sister Lih Meng was getting off work today. If she were there, Shen Yuan probably wouldn''t dare.


    Lih Xiao picked up her phone again and sent a WeChat to her sister Lih Meng: "What time do you get off work today?"


    "....."


    After agreeing on a time with Lih Xiao, Shen Yuan got dressed and left, patting Liew Menglu''s delicate cheeks as he departed, "Daddy''s leaving now, be good on your own."


    Liew Menglu curled up in the nket, nodding gently, "Hmm~"


    Shen Yuan arrived at the hotel entrance, where the valet had already brought the Defender to the front. He respectfully handed the car keys to Shen Yuan and then opened the driver''s seat door for him.


    Shen Yuan got into the car then turned on the mobile GPS, heading towards Dongsheng Neighborhood.


    Cultural literacy and management skills were his shorings, and also essential capabilities for a tycoon.


    Without this knowledge foundation, he was at best a nouveau riche who couldn''t make a decent appearance.


    To mix with high society and deal with those wealthy and famous figures in the future, he certainly needed this knowledge reserve.


    So, Shen Yuan nned to utilize his current spare time to fully activate these areas,ying a groundwork for his future path.


    While Shen Yuan thought aimlessly, he listened to Jay''s ylist and unconsciously arrived at Lih Xiao''s apartment building.


    .....

 Chapter 104

    It was his third time visiting the counselor''s new home, so Shen Yuan took the elevator with familiarity to the door and knocked, "Thud, thud."


    Soon, the door cracked open as Counselor Lih Xiao peeked out with her charming and delicate face, feigning seriousness, "Shen Yuan, before youe in, you have to promise me you won''t do to me what you did that time."


    "I promise."


    Shen Yuan agreed without any hesitation.


    "Are you sure?"


    Lih Xiao blinked her beautiful eyes.


    "Certainly."


    Shen Yuan said with conviction.


    "Alright,e in then."


    Lih Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, opened the doorpletely, handed Shen Yuan a pair of slippers, and then said, "I dug out my college textbook ''Fundamentals of Management'' this afternoon. It''s the same edition that you first-years are studying, and I marked the key points in the first three sections for you."


    "These kinds of points, you can only rely on rote memorization, but try to think more about the practical side of things when you''re memorizing. It helps you remember faster."


    Lih Xiao walked into the living room, picked up ''Fundamentals of Management'' from the coffee table, and handed it to Shen Yuan.


    "Okay."


    Shen Yuan flipped through the textbook; the first section was an overview of management, with subsections on the meaning of management, its role in organizations, and why it should be studied, among others.


    Turning past the table of contents to the following pages, he saw dense text that immediately gave him a headache. Memorizing all this was a tall order for someone like him who struggled with academics.


    But for the sake of obtaining the System''s EMBA knowledge, he had no choice but to plow through!


    "You can memorize in the living room. I''ll be in the bedroom¡ªif you need anything, just call me."


    Having said that, Lih Xiao headed towards the bedroom, wary that Shen Yuan, the wolf, might try something again.


    "Won''t you keep mepany?"


    Shen Yuan wasn''t willing to let Lih Xiao off so easily.


    Today, she was wearing loose home pants and a snug white tank top with an oversize shirt draped over it.


    Even though the outfit was simple and somewhat conservative, she managed to pull it off in a way others couldn''t.


    For instance, her slender waist was enchanting to behold, noticeable through the tight tank top absent any hints of excess fat, while her bust was pleasantly full.


    Only Shen Yuan knew the true magnificence hidden beneath.


    "Huh?"


    "Do you need me to sit by your side while you study?"


    Lih Xiao was somewhat puzzled.


    "Of course. If there''s anything I don''t understand, I can ask you right away."


    "But I''ll be in the bedroom. You can just call me."


    "No, I feel insecure sitting alone in the living room. It''s better if you stay with me."


    "Uh..."


    Lih Xiao was baffled by such an odd excuse.


    "Alright then."


    In the end, Lih Xiao reluctantly consented, reasoning that since Shen Yuan had made a promise before entering, he probably wouldn''t do anything inappropriate.


    Shen Yuan opened his textbook on the living room sofa and started to memorize in anguid manner, asionally asking Lih Xiao for help with terms he didn''t understand.


    Lih Xiao, too, had graduated from Hunan Normal University as a top student with Business Administration as her major, so she was able to help Shen Yuan with his questions.


    Forty minutester, Shen Yuan reluctantly managed to memorize the contents of the first subsection of the first section. He instinctively stretched with a yawn, finding the process utterly tedious.


    He couldn''t help but nce at Lih Xiao beside him, whose dark and curling eyshes fluttered from time to time, her cheeks were fair and smooth, and her lips looked irresistibly luscious.


    If only he could steal a kiss.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    That''s when Lih Xiao noticed Shen Yuan being distracted, staring at her. Her cheeks flushed involuntarily, "Why do you keep looking at me?"


    "Because you''re beautiful."


    Shen Yuan said shamelessly.


    "You... you better get back to studying. Look at you, you''ve been at it for so long and only covered one subsection."


    In truth, memorizing one subsection in forty-five minutes was quite fast, but Lih Xiao used that remark to mask her own embarrassment, while awkwardly avoiding Shen Yuan''s gaze.


    A phrase suddenly burst into Shen Yuan''s mind, and he blurted out, "Counselor, be my girlfriend."


    "What are you talking about..."


    Upon hearing this, Lih Xiao''s cheeks grew even hotter, and she stood up intending to retreat to the bedroom.


    But at that moment, Shen Yuan grabbed her hand and pulled her into his embrace.


    Lih Xiao let out a cry of rm, struggling to stand up, but Shen Yuan was much stronger than her, and didn''t give her any chance to resist.


    "Shen Yuan, my¡ªmy sister is sleeping in the room."


    Lih Xiao protested in a fluster.


    "As long as she''s home, it''s as good a time as any to announce our rtionship officially to her," Shen Yuan said shamelessly.


    "But¡ªI haven''t agreed to it..."


    Lih Xiao lifted her innocent eyes as she spoke.


    "You''ll agree to it sooner orter."


    Shen Yuan smiled, and without waiting for Lih Xiao to respond, he lowered his head and captured her tender red lips.


    "Mmm..."


    Lih Xiao uttered a murmur of discontent, but Shen Yuan was no longer giving her a chance to speak.


    Indeed, he had brought the wolf into the house...


    Lih Xiao had underestimated Shen Yuan''s shamelessness; he had made such a solemn promise before entering, and not much time had passed.


    All men are pigs...


    Not only was Shen Yuan good with his mouth, but his hands were quite skilled as well, and it didn''t take long for them to invade the territory atop the white tank top.


    Like a magician''s fingers, they constantly transformed Lih Xiao''s white, Newtonian substance into different shapes.


    Lih Xiao''s gaze turned misty, her cheeks as ripe as a juicy peach. She wanted to stop his hands but felt utterly weakened.


    It was when those bewitching hands were about to explore further down that she tensed up, abruptly grabbing that hand.


    "That''s not okay¡ªyou can''t go there."


    With her lips bitten, Lih Xiao looked at Shen Yuan pleadingly.


    Shen Yuan justughed, in no hurry at all.


    The seasoned jungler was well versed in strategy: first taking care of topne, then catching midne off guard, and when the opponent was slow to react, heunched a surprise attack on the bottomne.


    Lih Xiao sought to defend her bottomne, but the defenses had already been breached. As the experienced jungler ventured deeper, Lih Xiao was utterly overwhelmed.


    Shen Yuan''s smile involuntarily spread at the corners of his mouth. He truly hadn''t anticipated this surprise from counselor Lih Xiao.


    It is well known that the bottomne always has brush for cover, but this was stark naked without the protection of advantageous terrain!


    Soon, Lih Xiao was in and routed, her pleading eyes and words no longer capable of stopping this experienced jungler.


    Just as the sound of keys unlocking the door suddenly came from the entrance, Lih Xiao''s heart leaped to her throat. She hurriedly attempted to escape, while Shen Yuan remained unperturbed, merely withdrawing his hands to embrace Lih Xiao tightly and nting his lips on hers.


    Lih Xiao struggled with all her might, but how could she match Shen Yuan''s strength?


    Turning off work as usual, Lih Meng opened the door to her room, hung up her bag, and was about to change her shoes when she unintentionally caught sight of the sensual scene in the living room. She was dumbfounded.


    This...


    What''s going on here?


    My sister and Shen Yuan?


    They''re just doing it right on the couch, not even trying to hide?


    Lih Meng truly hadn''t expected toe home to such a sight. Was this something you could watch without paying?


    And since when was my sister so bold?


    Standing in ce, Lih Meng was stupefied, unsure whether to go into her own bedroom or leave the apartment.


    If she went straight to her bedroom, she would have to pass through the living room and might disturb them.


    Damn, next time could you at least do it in the bedroom!


    Lih Meng internallyined, deciding what she couldn''t see couldn''t hurt her, and put her shoes back on to leave the room.


    After a while, Lih Xiao finally pushed Shen Yuan away, wiped her mouth, her cheeks flushed, and said with a cry in her voice, "What are you doing? My sister saw everything!"


    Shen Yuan smiled and gently patted her back tofort her, "She was bound to find out sooner orter. Isn''t it better to tell her early?"


    "No, it''s not!"


    "You stinky Shen Yuan, I haven''t agreed to be your girlfriend!"


    Lih Xiao protested indignantly. This was too much from Shen Yuan; he hadn''t sought her consent for any of it!


    Now, she had been cornered on all fronts.


    And it was impossible to clear things up with her sister.


    "Do you like me?"


    Shen Yuan dropped his yful demeanor, gazing intently into Lih Xiao''s beautiful eyes.


    "I..."


    Lih Xiao was at a loss for words at this question.


    To say she didn''t like him, well, she did feel a bit of fondness.


    But to say she liked him, it wasn''t quite to that extent.


    Lih Xiao felt that the emotional connection between them hadn''t reached a stage where they could be boyfriend and girlfriend, so she continually hesitated, not daring to confront the question directly.


    Moreover, their student-teacher rtionship was a barrier she personally couldn''t get past.


    Shen Yuan didn''t expect Lih Xiao to give him an answer. In truth, he already had his answer; the Feel-good Index Lih Xiao had for him was currently at 71, which was 2 points higher thanst time.


    Such a Feel-good Index wasn''t high enough. To break through the barrier, it would have to be at least 80.


    Too bad the counselor isn''t attracted by money, or else flinging cash would have done the trick.


    But even if you were made of iron, how could you withstand several of my rivets?


    I will win you over sooner orter!


    Shen Yuan feigned a bit of disappointment, "It''s okay, counselor. I''ll keep working hard. You take your time to think it over; don''t rush to give me an answer."


    "Hmm..."


    Lih Xiao nodded demurely.


    "I''m going to wash my hands, they''re sticky."


    Shen Yuan stood up from the couch to go to the washroom.


    "....."


    Lih Xiao sent a WeChat message to her sister, Lih Meng: "You cane up now."


    Lih Meng: "All done?"


    Lih Xiao: "Yes."


    Lih Meng: "6."


    Lih Xiao: "....."


    The evening still found them having dinner at Lih Xiao''s house, Shen Yuan acting as sous-chef while Lih Xiao took charge of cooking. But this time, Shen Yuan was much more behaved, mainly because having Niuzi in the cold for so long wasn''t good for big brother Niuzi.


    After dinner, Shen Yuan reviewed an important chapter of "Fundamentals of Management" at Lih Xiao''s ce until half past eight before leaving.


    He had promised Lin Yuchang to apany her for a drink today, and MS would be closing soon.


    Shen Yuan sent her a WeChat message: "I''m heading to MS now."


    Lin Yuchang: "Okay, I''ll head over too."


    After Shen Yuan left, Lih Meng couldn''t resist asking, "Sis, have you two made it official?"


    Her sister''s student, a guy who was even a few years younger than herself, possibly bing her brother-inw¡ªLih Meng still found it quite surreal.


    Besides being young, this guy indeed seemed wless in every other aspect.


    If there was one w, it was his audacity; he dared to be so bold with my sister in the living room without even locking the door, too much!


    "Uh... actually, no."


    Lih Xiao replied somewhat embarrassedly.


    "No?"


    Lih Meng''s eyes widened: "You mean you two did that without confirming the rtionship?"


    "No, we didn''t go all the way."


    Lih Xiao''s cheeks tinted slightly red.


    "Then what the hell are you thinking?"


    Lih Meng was somewhat puzzled. They hade this far without confirming the rtionship?


    "I don''t know either..."


    Lih Xiao was in turmoil, at a loss for words.


    Lih Meng sighed softly. Love was so troublesome. If you ask me, it''s so much better to stay single, free and umitted.


    "Should we tell Mom?"


    Lih Meng suddenly asked.


    "Absolutely not!"


    "....."

 Chapter 105 The Scheming Beautiful Young Woman

    Shen Yuan got into his Defender, just started it up, and received a WeChat video message from Su Xuewei.


    It turned out that the construction on his vi had already started today, and Su Xuewei went to the site especially to take some construction videos.


    Shen Yuan replied, "Thanks for the effort."


    Su Xuewei: "Not at all, just doing my job."


    Shen Yuan: "Let''s have a meal together when you''re free."


    Su Xuewei: "Is it about the renovation? If it is, you can alsoe directly to ourpany to discuss."


    Still at thepany, Su Xuewei immediately felt her reply was inappropriate and added, "Or we cane to find you, maybe it would be better to talk with my mentor, she''s more professional."


    Shen Yuan shook his head as he stared at the phone screen; it seemed this girl''s thought process was quite different from that of most other girls.


    "Never mind then."


    After sending the WeChat message, Shen Yuan drove towards MS, nning to meet up with that beautiful young woman.


    On the other side, Su Xuewei sat at her workstation, staring nkly at the phone screen, wondering where she went wrong to have upset the client.


    ...


    Outside MS Coffee Shop.


    Lin Yuchang parked her Camry at the entrance, sitting in the driver''s seat, staring at the now-closed coffee shop with a hint of unease in her heart.


    As a married woman, going out to secretly meet with another man, even she felt there was a moral boundary being crossed.


    But Zeng Xianyong''s actions were bing more and more outrageous, often noting home at night, andtely, he didn''t even bother to hide it anymore; every time he took a shower and changed his clothes, not only did they reek of alcohol, but they were also tainted with the scent of other women.


    Lin Yuchang felt greatly wronged just thinking about it; why was it okay for him to fool around outside, while she couldn''t meet a man for a drink and a chat?


    Under these circumstances, she gradually lowered her own moral standards.


    After all, it''s just a drink and chat, nothing more.


    And what if she did give Zeng Xianyong a green hat to wear? What of it?


    Her own head had long been green as grass.


    When the Land Rover Defender appeared in her sight, Lin Yuchang''s heart began to pound frantically and for some reason, she felt nervous.


    Watching the tall and slender figure getting out of the car, Lin Yuchang''s heart fluttered even more; Shen Yuan''s features and physique were far superior to the short and plump Zeng Xianyong.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Carrying a paper bag, Lin Yuchang got out of her car and said apologetically to Shen Yuan, "I''m sorry, I''ve been feeling a bit downtely, so I wanted to talk to you. I hope I''m not interrupting your time, am I?"


    "Not at all, let''s go inside and talk."


    Shen Yuan walked into the coffee shop, turned on a couple of lights so that they were not too bright, but also not too dark, creating a perfect dim ambience.


    Meanwhile, Lin Yuchang took out a bottle of wine from the bag and grabbed two wine sses from the bar, pouring wine for herself and Shen Yuan.


    While pouring the wine, Shen Yuan couldn''t help but give Lin Yuchang a second look. The beautiful young woman was wearing a tight, sleeveless top today with a long decorative tie at the neckline that stretched from her ample bust to her waist.


    Her snow-white, generously exposed arms, and more strikingly, her full bust, entuated by the top, appeared as if two papayas were nestled inside, ready to burst out.


    This beautiful young wife has got something indeed!


    How could Zeng Xianyong leave such a gorgeous wife at home untouched and go out for fast food instead?


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    What was he thinking?


    In the time that followed, Shen Yuan absentmindedly kept Lin Yuchangpany, clinking sses from time to time. Soon, they both became tipsy, their faces flushing with a rosy glow.


    "Shen Yuan, is Chen Na your girlfriend?"


    Lin Yuchang suddenly steered the conversation toward Shen Yuan.


    "I suppose so."


    Shen Yuan did not deny it.


    "Then does she know you''re out drinking with me?"


    Shen Yuan shook his head, "She doesn''t know, but even if she did, she wouldn''t mind."


    Lin Yuchang nodded thoughtfully, confirming her suspicion. Ever since Shen Yuan had taken over the coffee shop for Chen Na, Lin Yuchang had sensed that their rtionship was out of the ordinary, not like typical boyfriend and girlfriend.


    Now that Shen Yuan confirmed it, Lin Yuchang instantly understood.


    In that case, she felt no guilt, as she didn''t want to interfere with someone else''s rtionship.


    With this in mind, Lin Yuchang fixed Shen Yuan with a sultry gaze, "Shen Yuan, can you hold me for a bit?"


    Lin Yuchang had already decided to divorce, but felt it was unfair to herself to go through with it without anypensation. So, upon seeing Shen Yuan, she harbored the thought of giving her husband a taste of his own medicine.


    Especially now that she had drunk some alcohol, she felt emboldened and almost without thinking, she made this request.


    Shen Yuan raised an eyebrow; it seemed the beautiful young wife had some naughty ns tonight.


    "Thene here."


    Shen Yuan patted his thigh.


    Lin Yuchang hesitated for a moment but eventually came over and sat on Shen Yuan''sp.


    As he looked at her flushed cheeks, Shen Yuan''s hand moved to caress her back lightly, a faint smile on his lips, "So did your husband know you wereing out to have drinks with me?"


    Burying her head shyly, Lin Yuchang gave a slight shake of her head.


    In this intimate atmosphere, Shen Yuan began his moves. It was undeniable that Lin Yuchang was quite the catch; the headlights were very fun to y with, and their scale could match up to Coach Liew''s.


    But as he did, Shen Yuan felt a twinge of guilt.


    Was it right to y with another woman in Nana''s coffee shop, where she worked?


    Soon after, Shen Yuan mentally berated himself.


    Fuck, I''m such a scumbag, why the hell am I thinking so much!


    Lin Yuchang hooked Shen Yuan''s neck with her arm, her gaze hazy and unfocused, asionally emitting a soft moan.


    It had been a long time since she felt this way, especially in a public ce like a caf¨¦.


    It was now past 9 PM, and from time to time, cars drove by the entrance, bringing intermittent shes of light that added a sense of tension and excitement.


    But when Shen Yuan was not content just with this and wanted to venture further down south, Lin Yuchang grabbed his hand and shook her head, "That''s not okay."


    "You''re not expecting me to be a vegetarian tonight, are you?"


    Shen Yuan''s lips curled into a smirk.


    "I''ll help you."


    "No way."


    Shen Yuan was in the mood for something hearty tonight.


    Shen Yuan patted her buttocks to suggest she stand up.


    Lin Yuchang looked up at Shen Yuan, hesitated a bit, but finally began her maneuver.


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help but take a sharp breath.


    Indeed, it was quite exhrating!


    The only pity was that they couldn''t y poker.


    However, there''s plenty of time in the future, and Shen Yuan believed Lin Yuchang wouldn''t disappoint him.


    Once a thing like this gets started, there will be a second and a third time, and even countless times.


    These days, it''s not only men who are seeking thrills; women are doing the same, or else there wouldn''t be so many cases of ''Old Wang next door''.


    Half an hourter, Shen Yuan handed Lin Yuchang a tissue, "Wipe yourself."


    "Thank you."


    Lin Yuchang took the tissue and wiped herself down.


    And then, Shen Yuan suddenly noticed a Feel-good Index icon above Lin Yuchang''s head for the first time.


    [Feel-good Index: 63]


    This was unusual, as any other person with whom he had progressed this far had a Feel-good Index over 60, but this beautiful young woman''s showed up only afterward.


    [Ding!]


    [Congrattions to the host for achieving a Feel-good Index over 60 with 5 NPCs,pleting the phase task]


    [A perfect life should be favored by enough members of the opposite sex, the System will now distribute rewards.....]


    Shen Yuan looked at the floating panel before him and his eyes widened, could this also work?


    This indeed gave Shen Yuan a pleasant surprise; he didn''t expect the System not only to evaluate the height of the Feel-good Index but also the number of NPCs.


    [Efficient Learning Card*2]


    [Exclusive Skill Pack Exchange Card*1]


    [Perfect Life Grand Draw*2]


    The System''s rewards are quite generous!


    Moreover, two new rewards appeared, one being the Efficient Learning Card and the other the Grand Draw.


    [Efficient Learning Card: Read books with photographic memory, deeply imprinting in the mind, each cardsts for 1 hour]


    [Perfect Life Grand Draw: Chance to draw a variety of rich vouchers, attribute points, physical objects, industries, cash....]


    Awesome!


    Shen Yuan clenched his fist slightly, his eyes shimmering with excitement. He had been bothered by the slow pace of memorizing textbooks, but with this study card, he wouldn''t need a month; in a few hours, he couldplete his time-limited Business Administration task.


    As for the reward of the draw underneath, it was also very generous, and Shen Yuan was vaguely looking forward to what explosive rewards he could draw.


    Fuck, if I could draw a thick ''brother'' that would be perfect!


    It''s not that length isn''t good, but thickness offers more bang for the buck.


    Shen Yuan took a deep breath, closed the System panel, and nned to go back and y the lottery.


    Then he opened his phone and noticed several unread WeChat messages, all sent by his secretary Fu Yingzi.


    She sent some screenshots ofments, all just keyboard warriors spouting off, but Shen Yuan wasn''t surprised; investing 10 million in an entrepreneurial base as a student indeed seems unbelievable to many.


    However, this exactly achieved the effect he wanted, as questions would lead to discussions and conversation on campus.


    Thinking this, Shen Yuan replied to her, "When the hype is high, gradually release some details, like which college I''m from, what major, what year, just don''t reveal names and ss."


    Fu Yingzi: "Okay."


    Shen Yuan stood up from the chair, stretchednguidly; he had a secretary for work, and when not working...


    The former had already been achieved; as for thetter, he still had to work on it gradually.


    "Let''s go."


    Shen Yuan gave Lin Yuchang a shout.


    "Mmm."


    Lin Yuchang had just finished tidying up the table and picked up her purse to leave with Shen Yuan.


    As they reached the door to part ways, Shen Yuan whispered in her ear, "Let''s continue next time."


    Lin Yuchang''s cheeks flushed; she now understood what that phrase meant. Yet, for her, today had been a very pleasant experience indeed.


    She was already looking forward to the next time.....

 Chapter 106 Showing Off in Progress

    At 11 p.m., in the executive suite of the Grand Hyatt Hotel.


    Shen Yuan had just dried his wet hair and theny on therge bed, ready to operate the System''s draw.


    The sensible Liew Menglu did not stay here tonight; if Shen Yuan didn''t tell her in advance, she would sleep in her own small apartment when alone.


    The considerate Meng Lu had even prepared several sets of Shen Yuan''s usual clothing and casual shoes in the wardrobe, along with the gym attire he would wear the next day.


    It must be said, Caretaker Liew really has done her job meticulously.


    Well done!


    Tomorrow, I''ll reward her with a few small goals.


    Then, Shen Yuan awakened the system panel and summoned the "Perfect Life Grand Draw."


    [Host currently has 2 draw chances avable, would you like to proceed with the draw now?]


    [Yes or No]


    Shen Yuan chose "Yes."


    Immediately, a huge gift box appeared on the panel and then began to spin non-stop until Shen Yuan''s eyes were almost dazzled. The speed of the gift box gradually slowed down and a string of text popped up.


    [Congrattions host, you have won: One 500 sqm retail space in Yunqi Yayuan]


    [Please visit the Yunqi Yayuan marketing center within a week to im it]


    Wow!


    It''s a retail property!


    Shen Yuan had not heard of this neighbourhood before, so he immediately took out his phone and started to search.


    ording to online information, Yunqi Yayuan is one of the highest-end residential properties in Star City, with phase one already sold out and currently selling phase two.


    This neighbourhood is high-end, sellingrge t units with sizes of 268 sqm, 468 sqm, and 666 sqm.


    And what the System had awarded was a retail space belonging to this neighbourhood.


    Given that the houses in Yunqi Yayuan always sell well, this retail space would clearly not be cheap¡ªSystem, you''re awesome!


    With this retail space, he had another source of ie. Even if he didn''t open a store himself, yingndlord was pretty sweet!


    Shen Yuan continued, clicking for another draw. The gift box was again a blur of dizzying spins, and this time, the prize was a voucher.


    [Congrattions host, you have acquired: Gym panel attribute points modification*2]


    Gym attribute modification?


    Doesn''t that mean I can modify body fat or weight? This way, the fitness task could be directlypleted.


    System, how much can I modify?


    Shen Yuan silently asked in his mind.


    [Only 2 points can be modified]


    Shen Yuan rolled his eyes helplessly.


    System, you''re really stingy!


    Would a few more points kill you?


    Shen Yuan cursed under his breath and then summoned out the fitness panel to check it.


    Height: 182CM


    Weight: 70.6KG


    Health Points: 70


    BMI: 20.8


    Body Fat: 19.5%


    ...


    Shen Yuan did not hesitate and chose to add the attribute modifications to his weight.


    For someone with a lean build like his, it was actually quite difficult to gain weight. When Shen Yuan was younger, he was even thinner, and both Old Shen and Li Hongjuan had tried to get Shen Yuan to gain weight, but no matter how much he ate, his weight would only increase by 1¨C2KG and he could never get any heavier.


    So over the past three days, even after having a lot of carbohydrates, Shen Yuan''s weight had only increased by 0.6KG.


    [Modifying values for the host, weight increase by 2KG, modification progress at 1%.2%.3%...]


    It seemed that the weight modification would take some time; it should bepleted by the time he woke up from sleep.


    From this reward, Shen Yuan also deduced a pattern, not only did the Feel-good Index value increase trigger rewards, but reaching a certain number of Feel-good Index NPCs also triggered rewards.


    It seems like he needs to keep expanding the team.


    Although he had already gathered the starting lineup, Huihui, Nana, Lulu, Xiaoxiao, Changchang, only the first three could participate in games, the remaining two were still in training and unable topete.


    As we all know, a basketball team needs at least 15-20 yers to meet the coach''s rotation requirements.


    Why so many?


    Because the basic starting lineup and substitute lineup alone ount for 10 people, plus you have to consider injuries and rest among various other sudden factors.


    So at least 15, 20 would be best.


    Shen Yuan silently calcted in his mind about expanding the team and unwittingly started feeling sleepy.


    He had been busy all day long, tomorrow he had to work out and memorize his textbook, besides finding time to pick up his car, so he scrolled through his phone for a while and then fell into a deep sleep.....


    ...


    The next day, Shen Yuanpleted his daily fitness n as usual with the help of Coach Liew.


    In the afternoon, Shen Yuan nned to go to Lih Xiao''s house to memorize textbooks, but Lih Xiao said they shouldn''t meet for the time being, wanting some solitude. Shen Yuan actually had a backup n, which involved intentionally not taking the "Fundamentals of Management" textbook he had marked up the night before so he could use picking up the textbook as an excuse to visit.


    However, these little tricks no longer fooled Lih Xiao. She deliberately ced the textbook at the gatehouse at the entrance to the residentialplex, telling Shen Yuan to pick it up himself.


    So ultimately, Shen Yuan was unsessful.


    Taking advantage of the free afternoon, Shen Yuan apanied Chen Na to pick up her white Maserati MC20.


    On the third day, Shen Yuan continued his workout n and in the afternoon, he picked up his silver Mercedes G63. With the G-ss in his possession, the Land Rover Defender was left parked in the underground garage of the Grand Hyatt, gathering dust.


    On the fourth day, aside from his fitness check-in, Shen Yuan alsopleted a timed task in Business Administration using a learning card and sessfully acquired all the knowledge for the Xiangjiang EMBA.


    During these days, Fu Yingzi was also methodically implementing Shen Yuan''s publicity ns.


    First, it was exposed that the investor was a student from the business school, and then it came out that he was from the International Trade department.


    With these two pieces of information released, the attention towards this matter increased significantly, though most students still maintained a skeptical attitude.


    Then, Shen Yuan had Fu Yingzi expose that he drove a Benz G-ss.


    With this piece of information, the students who loved surfing the inte at the school crazily pounded their keyboards and startedmenting.


    "We don''t have anyone in International Trade who drives a Benz G-ss, poster. If you''re going to spread rumors, at least do some homework?"


    "Forget about International Trade, I''ve been in the Business School for 2 years and haven''t seen anyone driving a Benz G-ss. Stop bullshitting."


    "Forget your Business School, across the whole International campus, I haven''t seen any student driving a Benz G-ss. Are you making up stories without any drafts, poster?"


    "Car newbie here, not too sure, what car is a Benz G-ss? Could someone impressive exin a bit?"


    "You noobs, stop always troubling us big shots. No repeat of this, please! Both the Benz G63 and G500 are called a Benz G-ss. A G500 is about 2 millionnded, and a G63 is about 3 million."


    "Holy shit, that''s expensive!"


    "Take this as a joke, guys. After all, there''s no cost to spreading rumors."


    "....."


    As the frenzy intensified, the school''s social media was also bombarded with criticism. Now and then, Shen Yuan would scroll through thements to check them. Seeing how people were bashing his personal secretary, he felt quite bad for her, not knowing what Fu Yingzi herself felt after seeing thesements.


    That Friday afternoon, probably because the weather was too hot, the keyboard warriors were particrly irritable, and thements section was exceptionally vicious. At that moment, Shen Yuan felt it was about time, so he drove his Benz G-ss to the school.


    ...


    Meanwhile, at the door of the small auditorium on the International campus, arge group of students was pouring out.


    Today was a small promotional event held by severalpanies at the International Business School which aside frompanies, invited juniors and seniors from the school.


    Thepanies aimed to achieve two goals through these promotional events: firstly, to recruit and secondly, to advertise and promote.


    Of course, thepaniesing to the International Business School to hold promotional events weren''t major corporations or state-owned enterprises but generally local small and medium-sized enterprises from Star City.


    At this time, Tian Yuping and Kwan Yongzhen were among a few girls chattering around a refined and cultured young man, all of them were talking andughing.


    Behind them were Huang Haibao, Cao Shunjin, and Li Zhanpeng, although their expressions were more or less scornful and resistant.


    "Senior, I heard your family owns apany. Whye back to attend such promotional events?"


    Tian Yuping, standing by the man''s side, looked up at him admiringly.


    "To learn from otherpanies'' management experiences and promotional strategies. After all, managing apany can''t stick to old ways; it must progress with time," he said.


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    The young man known as senior, Jian Dongliang, seemed very self-satisfied as he watched the cluster of girls surrounding him, a sense of superiority rising in his heart.


    "Senior, if I can''t find an internship, could Ie work at your family''spany?"


    Tian Yuping''s eyes sparkled.


    This senior, Jian Dongliang, was a year ahead of them and came from a family that owned apany, reportedly making millions in revenue each year.


    She had known this senior since her freshman year when he was an officer in the student council, and she had even applied to be in the same department as him.


    Unfortunately, at that time, Jian Dongliang had a girlfriend, so she never had a chance.


    A couple of days ago, she clicked on Jian Dongliang''s social media profile and found that all the content about his girlfriend was deleted, clearly indicating they had broken up. Seeing him at the promotional event today, she immediately gathered her friends around Jian Dongliang.


    In this era, finding someone both handsome and rich wasn''t easy; he was a much better catch than someone ugly like Huang Haibao.


    Hearing Tian Yuping''s query, Jian Dongliang smiled and said, "Junior Tian, if you''re interestedter, you can submit your resume. With me speaking for you, there shouldn''t be a big problem."


    "Really? Thank you, senior!"


    Tian Yuping said gleefully.


    Meanwhile, Kwan Yongzhen, not to be outdone, noticed the watch on Jian Dongliang''s wrist and couldn''t help butment, "Senior, what kind of watch are you wearing? It looks really expensive."


    "Oh, this." Jian Dongliang raised his wrist and said, "This is an Omega Seamaster. It''s actually not that expensive, just around 50,000."


    Kwan Yongzhen''s jaw dropped in an ''O'' shape: "50,000 and that''s not expensive? Senior, you really are modest!"


    Jian Dongliang, pleased with Kwan Yongzhen''s astonishment, responded, "It''s just a watch, not worth mentioning."


    "Then your car must also be quite expensive, right?"


    Tian Yuping asked again.


    Jian Dongliang replied cheerfully, "Nothing much really, just an A6, costs about 400,000 when it''s new."


    "....."


    Huang Haibao, following behind, listened to the conversation in front, and couldn''t help but sneer, "Bastard. Clearly, his family owns apany and he doesn''t need a job, yet he fuckinges here to show off and pick up chicks!"


    "And he even talks about ''learning from otherpanies'' management experiences and promotional strategies.'' Such a fucking blowhard!"


    Huang Haibao''s face showed disdain. Just because the guy had some money? What was so great about that?


    What annoyed him most was that this bastard senior was flirting with the girls from their ss, including Tian Yuping.


    The memory of being conned out of 1,800 by Tian Yuping was still vivid in his mind, and seeing Tian Yuping acting all desperate made Huang Haibao feel even more disgusted.


    Cao Shunjin also felt ufortable. An A6 and an Omega, and those were worth bragging about?


    In their dorm, Old Third had a Land Rover Defender. Did you know that?


    He also invested 10 million in a startup hub. Can youpete with that?


    The key thing about Old Third was that he didn''t like to show off. Even with all the harshments online, he hadn''te out to im his identity.


    Fucking guy really could bear it!


    If it were him, he would have shown off already.


    Li Zhanpeng at the very back was even more displeased. In ss 2, besides Shen Yuan, he was the most qualified to show off. Now, with a strange guy talking up their ss girls, could he bear it?


    But he couldn''t help it, his 3-Series was a notch below an A6¡ªthere''s a gap in the tangible power that he couldn''t bridge.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    He subconsciously thought of Shen Yuan. If that guy were here, he would definitely have shut this bastard down.


    Although he also disliked Shen Yuan, at least he was from the same ss, and their fronts should be united, right?


    ...

 Chapter 107 My Tycoon Identity is Exposed

    Jian Dongliang was chatting with a few fangirls, but he didn''t forget to look after the juniors behind him. He turned his head, pretending to be generous, and said, "Juniors, if you don''t find any internships, you can try sending your resumes to mypany. We''re all alumni after all, and I''ll definitely take good care of you."


    Huang Haibao and the others casually responded, and when Jian Dongliang turned back, they whispered curse, "He really is a damn senior, not content with just showing off, he has to put us down as well!"


    Cao Shunjin shook his head and said, "If Old Third were here, he''d just pour pee directly on his crown."


    "Yeah, right."


    Huang Haibao sighed and said, "Unfortunately, he wouldn''te to this kind of job fair. He''s so rich, why would he even need to work?"


    Meanwhile, Tian Yuping moved to a different spot, holding Kwan Yongzhen''s hand and whispered, "How about it, Senior Jian has a lot more ss, right?"


    Kwan Yongzhen nodded in agreement, "Mhm, handsome and stylish."


    "Much better than Shen Yuan, right? Driving that Defender like a nouveau riche, dressed like a loser despite being rich, and doesn''t even wear a watch, really low indeed." Enjoy new tales from empire


    Tian Yuping thought of Shen Yuan with disdain, what kind of person was he, treating them like thatst time!


    Kwan Yongzhen was also somewhat resentful, "Yeah,st time he even said he was doing part-time jobs, but made us look foolish, reallycks any vision."


    "He really needs toe here and see what a real rich second generation looks like."


    Standing next to them, Xiaoyi whispered, "Actually,st time it was our fault first, we said some things we shouldn''t have, and that''s why he acted like that."


    Tian Yuping felt helpless, "Oh Xiaoyi, you are too naive, just stop defending people like Shen Yuan."


    "Actually¡­"


    Just as Xiaoyi was about to continue, Tian Yuping interrupted, "Okay, okay, let''s not talk about this anymore."


    "Alright,dies, that''s it for today. I''ve got some business to take care of at thepany, I can''t stay any longer."


    After saying this to the girls, Jian Dongliang spoke separately to Tian Yuping, asking, "Are you free tonight, shall we have dinner together?"


    Jian Dongliang wasn''t really here to attend the job fair today; he had recently broken up with his girlfriend and was looking for a new potential girlfriend, that''s all.


    Initially at the fair, he noticed a girl who was both attractive and beautiful, seems her name had something to do with ''house,'' but he couldn''t quite recall.


    Unfortunately, she didn''t pay any attention to him at all.


    So, he had to settle for the next best thing among these girls, picking the attractive Tian Yuping.


    Tian Yuping was obviously pleased to agree, nodding repeatedly, "Of course, I''m free."


    "Great, I''ll pick you up at schoolter."


    At this moment, a silver Mercedes-Benz G63 slowly drove by, its robust body and tristar grille visually striking, drawing everyone''s attention instantly.


    Normally, external vehicles aren''t allowed on campus; even Jian Dongliang''s A6 was parked outside, but this G-ss just brazenly drove in.


    "That car looks cool, what model is it?"


    Tian Yuping couldn''t help but ask; she recognized the Mercedes emblem but was unfamiliar with the specific model.


    Jian Dongliang replied, "It''s a Mercedes G63, costs around 3 million off the showroom floor."


    Tian Yuping clicked her tongue, "That expensive!"


    Jian Dongliang smiled and said, "Actually, there''s no need for that; a car is just a means of transportation after all. A car worth several hundred thousand and one worth several million drive the same."


    "Money should be spent where it counts; that''s why my family''s business hassted so long. Just splurging randomly, you really can''t stay rich for long."


    Li Zhanpeng felt a pang of second-hand embarrassment, God, no need for that, a few hundred thousand and a few million drive just the same. As if you could afford it, driving a G-ss requires at least tens of millions in assets, if not more!


    Huang Haibao was also visibly annoyed, but had to admit, Jian Dongliang was really good at boasting, with even Tian Yuping nodding in agreement, "You''re right, senior."


    No sooner had Tian Yuping finished speaking when she suddenly remembered having seen the name G63 somewhere.


    Ah, right!


    It was mentioned in thements on the school''s official ount and Weibo; that the student who invested 10 million in the entrepreneurial base drives a Mercedes G63!


    Could thements be true?


    He came to school?


    Tian Yuping quickly put two and two together, eagerly exchanging nces with Kwan Yongzhen.


    Huge excitement!


    If that''s the case, this guy is definitely more worthy of dating than Jian Dongliang!


    Kwan Yongzhen also realized this and began to think about how to meet this wealthy man. Since Tian Yuping had gotten close to Jian Dongliang, a rich second generation, perhaps she could try her luck with this even wealthier guy!


    And just then, the Mercedes G63 didn''t continue forward but stopped right next to them, and as the window slowly lowered, everyone could see the face inside clearly; their gazes all froze.


    This...


    What''s the situation?


    Shen Yuan was driving the G-ss?


    "Old Huang, Old Cao, what are you guys doing here?"


    Shen Yuan called out.


    He was just heading back to the dorm, and spotting his two buddies looking dispirited, he stopped to ask.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    As soon as they confirmed it was indeed Shen Yuan, Tian Yuping suddenly felt a bit suffocated, the humiliating experience in the caf¨¦ from before shing in her mind, this time felt even more intense than thest.


    Is the pee yellower this time?


    "Come on, get in my car, I''ll drive you back to the dorm."


    Seeing his roommates unmoved, Shen Yuan called out again.


    Huang Haibao, tears filling his eyes, looked toward Shen Yuan, now too excited to even speak.


    He came, he came.


    He showed up driving the G-ss!


    "Damn it, you really showed up at the right time!"


    Cao Shunjin, tears streaming down his face, looked at Shen Yuan gratefully.


    They had just listened to Jian Dongliang boasting all the way and were belittled by him, so they were already holding back their irritation. Now, seeing Shen Yuan driving the Benz G-ss, they finally let out a sigh of relief.


    "You drive an A6, and you think you can still show off in front of a G-ss?"


    Shen Yuan couldn''t help butin, "Seriously, I''m kindly offering you a ride back to the dorm, why are you still fussing?"


    "Old Third, I ask you, you drive cars worth hundreds of thousands and cars worth millions, why did you have to buy one worth millions?"


    Huang Haibao purposely spoke loudly and nced at Jian Dongliang.


    Shen Yuan paused, then quickly realized, Huang wanted me to help him show off.


    Shen Yuan nced around subconsciously and noticed that among those present were his ssmates Tian Yuping, Kwan Yongzhen, and Li Zhanpeng.


    Well, let''s just do a bit of mild showing off!


    Shen Yuan said expressionlessly, "For me, hundreds of thousands and millions are the same, just numbers."


    When Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin heard this, it felt like a constipated person suddenly using axative, a great relief!


    They couldn''t help giving thumbs up inwardly. ssic Old Third!


    God damn, hundreds of thousands and millions are the same to him!


    This is real show-off!


    Although Li Zhanpeng didn''t get along with Shen Yuan, seeing Jian Dongliang''s fly-eating expression at this moment also secretly gave him some satisfaction.


    Why not show off a bit more?


    Show off some more?


    Where did that car and watch unting go?


    "Then with all your money, why don''t you buy an Omega Seamaster to wear?"


    Huang Haibao cued Jian Dongliang again.


    Shen Yuan thought to himself, when will Old Huang stop?


    But if I don''t help him have a st today, this guy''s mood will probably be off for a few days.


    Well, let''s be a good, conscientious roommate.


    "Seamaster? Isn''t that just an entry-level watch from Omega? Do people even buy that?"


    Although Shen Yuan wasn''t into watches, he was somewhat familiar with several brands and models.


    Meanwhile, the previously silent Jian Dongliang suddenly stepped forward, smiling, "Hello, I''m Jian Dongliang, also from the school of business, a year senior to you guys. I''m back today for the recruitment fair."


    Jian Dongliang was humble and polite this time.


    Even though he knew Huang Haibao was struggling to hold it together, this was a rich man driving a G63. Showing off aside, it was still a moment to make connections.


    You never know when such a connection mighte in handy.


    "Oh, hello."


    Shen Yuan wasn''t really interested and replied casually, then signaled to Old Cao and Old Huang to get in the car.


    Jian Dongliang''s actions also provided a powerful lesson for the other students not yet in the workforce. Even in this situation, he still sought to tter and connect.


    Setting aside what kind of person he is, he surely knew how to bend and stretch.


    This ttery strongly impacted Tian Yuping and Kwan Yongzhen since they had just been considering having Shen Yuan check out how Jian Dongliang was doing as a second-generation wealthy.


    But Jian Dongliang was actually trying to ingratiate himself with Shen Yuan?


    They felt a bit ridiculous thinking about it.


    Jian Dongliang chatted with Shen Yuan for a while and asked to add him on WeChat.


    However, Shen Yuan declined his request to add WeChat. If it had been a beautiful senior or junior asking, maybe, but a guy? Not in my WeChat list, thanks.


    Even after the Benz G-ss with Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin disappeared out of sight, Tian Yuping still looked quite pale.


    She really hadn''t expected Shen Yuan to be that student who invested 10 million in the business incubation center.


    She had always thought thosements were just rumors.


    Butbining all the info she now had, Shen Yuan was the only one who fit the bill: School of Business, majoring in International Trade, driving a G-ss.


    That such a top-tier tycoon was right beside her and she didn''t even know?


    To make matters worse, she had offended him?


    What a mess this is!


    At that moment, Kwan Yongzhen also had aplex expression and couldn''t help prodding Tian Yuping, "What do you think, if we apologize to Shen Yuan, will he ept it?"


    Tian Yuping was full of regrets, "I don''t know..."


    At that moment, Cong Xiaoyi joined the conversation, "Honestly, it''s useless even if you apologize."


    "Why?"


    "Because I think he doesn''t care whether you apologize or not...."


    "....."


    News spread incredibly fast within the school, especially at the International campus where females outnumber males. Therefore, as the silver Mercedes Benz G63 drove into the campus, more and more people were informed, and those who had doubted the "student investing 10 million in an entrepreneurship center" debunked themselves.


    Keyboard warriors quickly deleted their ignorantments to avoid being called outter.


    Shen Yuan''s identity also gradually emerged, and someone even dug up his specific details and photographs.


    Shen Yuan: Male, 21 years old, 182 cm tall, 72 kg, School of Business, level of 2020, International Trade major ss 2


    This information and the photographs circted within various ss groups and small groups, making almost every student in the school aware of a high-profile, handsome, and rich guy named Shen Yuan who invested 10 million in the business incubation center.


    Not long after Shen Yuan returned to the dorm, he noticed that the reputation points on his system panel, which had always been at zero, started to multiply exponentially.


    62...138...279...463...821...


    ....


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