The bus arrived at its destination—
Wangfu District.
This was a high-end fashion lifestyle hub built at tremendous cost, home to globally renowned luxury brands.
The dazzling array of top-tier labels and unique designs was overwhelming, and the prices were naturally exorbitant.
The two walked hand in hand into the mall, weaving through the numerous boutiques. Their extraordinary aura made them stand out even in this shopping paradise teeming with beautiful men and women.
Li Guanqi understood why Su Cheng had come here—
It must have been because Xuan Ying had gifted him something lavish for his last birthday, and now he wanted to reciprocate with a gift of equal value.
Otherwise, Su Cheng would never set foot in such a place.
"Do you remember what Xuan Ying gave you?"
Li Guanqi suddenly asked.
She wanted to help brainstorm ideas.
"I don’t recall. None of the gifts had names attached, so I don’t know the official name of it."
Su Cheng shook his head and glanced at a display window nearby. "But that watch over there looks quite nice."
Li Guanqi followed his gaze and spotted an exquisitely decorated, uniquely designed watch boutique. Every item was high-end, with the cheapest starting at several thousand yuan; many were limited-edition classics from prestigious brands.
"A watch, huh…"
Li Guanqi considered the possible symbolism—cherishing every moment, symbolizing enduring friendship.
After confirming there were no other hidden meanings, she nodded in agreement. "Alright."
Su Cheng immediately pulled her toward the store, but Li Guanqi gently freed her hand and whispered, "Better not hold hands here."
After all, Su Cheng was buying this for Xuan Ying. If the staff mistook them for a couple, it might make the fitting process awkward.
"Mm, I understand."
Su Cheng didn’t insist and walked ahead, while Li Guanqi quietly followed, retreating into her usual low-profile demeanor.
Soon, they entered the luxurious watch boutique.
The store was brilliantly lit, with dazzling timepieces displayed in glass cases, each a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
As Su Cheng stepped inside, a well-dressed, elegantly made-up saleswoman immediately noticed him. Her sharp intuition and keen eye for clientele told her this was no ordinary customer.
"Sir, are you looking for a watch today?" she greeted warmly with a smile.
"Yes, I’d like to pick one out for a female friend. Could you recommend something?" Su Cheng replied politely, his gentle demeanor putting her at ease.
"How modest of you, sir. Please follow me. I’ll help you select the perfect gift."
The three approached a display case, where the saleswoman carefully retrieved a silver-banded ladies' watch and began her pitch: "If you prefer a design that’s both opulent and refined, this piece is a timeless classic..."
Meanwhile, Li Guanqi was busy inspecting the case, dial, and hands...
The price tag read: 130,000 yuan.
Seeing the figure, Li Guanqi couldn’t help but glance at Su Cheng in concern.
This would wipe out his savings, wouldn’t it?
To her surprise, Su Cheng showed no hesitation or discomfort at the price. After listening to the description, he picked up the watch without delay to examine it closely.
Li Guanqi chose not to interfere—this was Su Cheng’s gift to his friend, after all. His choice deserved respect.
But then the saleswoman added, "Crafted from gold and silver, it symbolizes purity and strength intertwined, like hearts bound together. The diamond accents enhance its precious meaning, like dewdrops of love at dawn..."
Li Guanqi tensed.
She discreetly pinched Su Cheng’s arm.
Startled, Su Cheng snapped out of his trance, his gaze shifting from the watch to the saleswoman. In a calm but slightly displeased tone, he said, "Let’s try another one."
The saleswoman faltered momentarily but quickly regained her professionalism. With a practiced smile, she retrieved the watch and continued, "Of course. We also carry a piece that embodies grace and vitality. This model features a white ceramic base paired with a silver..."
She produced another watch, priced at over 50,000 yuan.
Li Guanqi studied it—the design was indeed captivating, elegant yet understated. But the illusion was soon shattered.
"This collaboration piece is limited to just 520 units!" the saleswoman announced, snapping Li Guanqi out of her thoughts.
520.
Red flag detected.
Li Guanqi’s brow furrowed. She poked Su Cheng again.
"Another one," Su Cheng said, glancing at her before nodding to the saleswoman.
Before the saleswoman could finish her next pitch, Li Guanqi poked him once more.
"Again," Su Cheng repeated.
The saleswoman, now visibly flustered, maintained her smile. "Very well. How about this one?"
She presented another watch. "You’ll notice the engraving on the back—a beautifully scripted, passionate verse: 'The most radiant promise beneath the jadeite sky,' tender and romantic."
Li Guanqi’s internal alarms blared. But before she could muster the awkwardness to poke Su Cheng again, he preemptively declared, "It’s for a friend. Nothing romantic."
The moment the words left his mouth, Li Guanqi’s tension melted away like a spring breeze, her frown smoothing into relief.
In the end, Su Cheng settled on a ladies' quartz watch priced at 48,000 yuan.
Its unique feature was the personalized engraving service—a signature touch offered by the store.
A one-of-a-kind "Su Cheng Signature Edition."
However, when Su Cheng provided his sample signature, the saleswoman recognized him and insisted on a photo and autograph. After some effort, he finally extricated himself, with the watch scheduled for delivery the next day, hand-engraved by a master artisan.
This thoughtful, exclusive gift would surely delight Xuan Ying.
A perfect surprise indeed.
"What about you?"
Su Cheng took Li Guanqi’s hand again and tilted his head. "Decided what to give her?"
"Mm." She nodded lightly, then suddenly added, "I need to use the restroom first."
With that, Li Guanqi stealthily doubled back to the watch boutique.
She purchased the same model Su Cheng had chosen, paid, and left her own signature—content at last.
To her surprise, she ran straight into Su Cheng the moment she stepped out of the shop, her little scheme exposed on the spot.
It left her both frustrated and deeply embarrassed.
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
