"Do you have samples?"
Hearing this, the older shop assistant knew this deal was practically sealed.
Though the designer herself was reluctant to earn money by creating such "unrefined" products...
The truth was, there was no shame in making a profit.
It was like someone sweating over tightening screws, only to be outdone by a 998-yuan paid video racking up thousands of clicks.
...
Watching the assistant lead Su Qi to the store's warehouse,
Liu Yuan instinctively shrank back further, her fingers twisting nervously.
Yun Huang, meanwhile, idly surveyed the shop's decor, seemingly indifferent to the subtle tension.
On the other side.
"Take a look—there are two optional freebies, both custom-made by our partners. You won’t find these anywhere else."
"One is... a battle-damaged fox demon outfit, complete with ears and tail. The material is lightweight, and the torn sections are just right..."
"The other is a spin-off design—a bandage-themed 'healing' version, quite daring, emphasizing body contours..."
Clearly, she had mistaken Su Qi for a wealthy young man indulging his female companions.
She assumed these "intimate" freebies would stoke his spending desire—perhaps even misreading the relationship between Su Qi, Liu Yuan, and Yun Huang.
To her, dropping nearly 20,000 yuan on a dress might pale in comparison to the allure of an "entertaining" bonus outfit.
Su Qi listened without a flicker of expression.
But he had to admit—this assistant had a sharp eye...
No, what he meant was, such cheap sales tactics and the implied sleazy assumptions weren’t even worth his attention.
He simply found her oblivious to the real situation.
The dress was already a done deal.
The real issue was his foolish little sister’s mental block.
Not some ridiculous battle-damaged fox demon or bandage-themed nonsense.
His tone dripped with criticism: "Throw in both freebies, and I’ll take it."
Hmph. Trying to play games?
Consider them confiscated.
Can’t let these things linger and corrupt others.
...
Soon, Su Qi returned to the shop floor.
Liu Yuan grew flustered under his gaze, her eyes darting away.
"Really don’t like it?"
"Um... it’s not that I don’t like it, just..." She stammered, unable to form a complete sentence.
Su Qi leaned down, whispering near her ear: "Just think it’s too expensive, right?"
He laid it out bluntly.
Liu Yuan wasn’t sure if it was the accuracy of his guess or his proximity,
but her cheeks instantly flushed.
"I-I don’t..." She reflexively denied, her voice fading. "I just feel..."
Then her tone shifted: "I just feel... you work so hard for your money..."
More than her own desires, she couldn’t bear to see him splurge.
Su Qi sighed. "True. Saving more means a better dowry for a wife."
Liu Yuan bristled instantly: "No way!"
But just as quickly, Su Qi smoothed her ruffled feathers: "Exactly. What do I need all that savings for?"
"Consider it a gift from your brother."
A gift... from her brother...
Those words struck something tender deep inside her.
The heavy guilt from earlier seemed to lighten.
"It’s not expensive for me."
"If you really feel bad, get me something practical for my birthday."
He turned to the assistant.
"Check if the dress my sister picked is in stock."
Then, as an afterthought: "And the one that other lady tried on earlier."
The assistant blinked, then beamed with genuine delight. "Right away, sir!"
Liu Yuan murmured to the older assistant heading to the back: "My measurements... B69, W55, H80..."
The assistant’s smile widened. "Of course! I’ll confirm right now!"
Seeing Liu Yuan finally relax, Su Qi felt at ease.
As the assistant walked off, she suddenly turned back. "About the two freebies—"
Su Qi cut her off. "Since they’re for my sister’s dress, they should fit her."
Liu Yuan perked up curiously. "Brother, what freebies?"
Su Qi pushed her inquisitive little head back down. "Never mind. Keep looking... see if there’s anything else you like."
Just then, something decided to make its presence known...
[Punishment Task: Collect 9,999 points of Joy within 24 hours as this round’s "protection fee" (999/9,999).]
As if taunting him—Hey buddy, think you can just ignore missions?
Of course he could.
Hitting 9,999 points without a major event was nearly impossible.
And orchestrating a "major event" just for the mission wasn’t worth it.
Like that card had said—
If all you do is scheme, unable to even glance at the scenery you love, what’s the point of becoming "strong"?
As if sensing his thoughts, the text shifted.
[Punishment Task: Begin an... amusing adventure.]
Basically—
Having fun with your sister, huh?
Done laughing?
Now it’s my turn.
't think I'm that capable, I'm just trying my best to stay alive. I've been kind all my life, never did anything bad, yet worldly suffering spared me not one bit. The human world is a nice place, but I won't come back in my next life. A kind young man, who wanted to just get by singing, but through repeated deceits and betrayals, has gone down an irredeemable path.
ial death, also known as "shè sǐ" in Chinese, generally refers to... well, never mind, it's not important. My name is Ye Cheng, and I'm about to experience social death firsthand. ... 【Host, your mission is to confess your love to the young lady of the Dongfang family, the current student council president, in a way that will be unforgettable for everyone at the freshman ceremony!】 【Host, assist the girl with a sprained ankle in front of you to reach the infirmary, and fulfill the wicked thoughts in your heart!】 【Host, act on your desires and punish the arrogant young lady before you mercilessly!】 【Host, follow your instincts—abandon shameful surrender, begging, or groveling, and ruthlessly criticize the domineering, ill-mannered young lady in front of you!】 【Host...】 Ye Cheng: "Here, here, you take this host role—I quit!" Wait, why is the girl with a sprained ankle the daughter of a mafia boss? And what kind of punishment method is this for the arrogant young lady? Also, who the heck said anything about wicked thoughts in my heart? Come out here, let’s settle this one-on-one!!! ... The haughty student council president, the scheming mafia princess, the fragile yandere young lady, the airheaded maid-in-waiting, the mixed-blood loli/...
close your eyes and open them again, only to find yourself transmigrated into the role of a villainous male supporting character. Readers familiar with urban wish-fulfillment novels know that it is only through the relentless antics of the villainous male supporting character that the plot between the male and female leads can progress. As the villainous male supporting character, Long Aotian not only has to bully the female lead, harass the second female lead, and flirt with the third female lead, but he also has to go all out to antagonize the male lead. In the end, when his body is discovered, he is still clutching half a moldy fried dough stick in his hand. Fully aware of the plot, Long Aotian is determined to change his fate, starting with the female lead! In the beginning, the female lead lacks confidence: "Big brother, I hope I didn't scare you?" In the middle, the female lead treads carefully: "Brother Long, please don't hit me, okay?" Later on, the female lead becomes coquettishly clingy: "Aotian, it's time to pay the 'public grain' tonight." Long Aotian's legs go weak, and he feels like crying: "I taught you to be thick-skinned, not shameless!"
【Prologue: The Beginning of It All – Use holy water to heal the saintess tainted by demonic energy, then converse with her.】 Shen Nian stared at his older sister sipping yogurt, lost in thought. So you’re telling me my sister is the saintess, and yogurt is the holy water? 【Main Quest 1: Brave Youth, Become an Adventurer! Reward: Rookie Adventurer Title.】 【Side Quest 1: Find the Adorable Kitty! Reward: 1000 Gold Coins.】 Shen Nian: "Wait, I’m a high school senior here—did some guy who got isekai’d accidentally bind his system to me?" Hold on, completing quests gives gold rewards? Titles even boost stats? Is this for real? (A lighthearted, absurd campus comedy—not a revenge power fantasy.)
