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.
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!"
e, Immortal Body, Transmigration, System, Progression Fantasy, Academy Setting, Third-Person Perspective. Alternate Title: Transmigrating into a High Martial World and Reading Live Comments. Bad news: I transmigrated. This is a terrifying high-martial world, and my original, pathetically weak body fell into a coma and never woke up. Good news: I got a Popularity Points system upon arrival. I can see live comments and even create an unkillable alternate identity. Starting out, the alternate identity has all stats at 1. The system tells me that to grow stronger, I must participate in the plot, gain popularity points to allocate stats and grow stronger, and ultimately awaken my original body. And so, carrying my original body on my back, I officially entered Huaqing Academy, where the story's protagonist resides. From that moment on, Chen Guan kicked the original plot to pieces. Live Comments: [Doesn't anyone find this mysterious coffin guy creepy? He can summon indescribable grey misty hands.] [Is this guy a hero or a villain? What kind of onion became a spirit?] [By the way, does anyone know who's in the coffin? Shouldn't the debt for saving his life be repaid by now?] [According to unofficial histories, the person in the coffin was Chen Guan's first love. Their love was once passionate and earth-shattering, but they were separated by life and death due to worldly circumstances. What a star-crossed pair.] ... Years later, the world knew of a demon god born from a coffin, shrouded in grey mist, impossible to gaze upon directly. His foremost divine emissary often wielded a scythe, reaping lives like the god of death. As war approached, facing former friends and a boundless sea of enemies, Chen Guan merely raised his scythe. "Would you like to dance as well?"
orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"
with countless casualties. As a top-tier gamer, Liu Xuan volunteered to join the fight, intending to dominate with his skills, but instead he obtained the hidden class: [Pacifist]. Unable to attack. Unable to use active skills. Fortunately, with each level gained, he acquired a new passive skill. And so, armed with a body full of passives, Liu Xuan slaughtered his way through the battlefield of ten thousand races! [You attacked Liu Xuan] [You gained the debuffs: 'Poison', 'Fear', 'Burning', 'Bleeding', 'Freeze', 'Silence', etc.] [Your attack speed has been reduced by 99%] [Your armor and magic resistance have been reduced by 99%] Warriors of the Ten Thousand Races: How the hell am I supposed to fight this?!
