For the rest of the day, Ye Chuan took Luo Xi around to many places, mostly eating, drinking, and buying her some nice clothes.
This coastal city didn’t have many interesting attractions or scenic spots—even the seawater turned muddy yellow when the weather was bad.
Yet, despite this, it was hailed as one of the country’s most livable cities, attracting quite a few tourists.
One could say that traveling is simply about leaving a place you’re tired of to visit somewhere others are tired of.
What this city didn’t lack were shopping districts, with one practically every kilometer.
After their shopping spree, Luo Xi was already carrying multiple bags of clothes.
“Chuan Chuan, isn’t buying so much a bit expensive?” Though happy that Ye Chuan was willing to buy her new clothes, Luo Xi couldn’t help feeling that her spending was a little extravagant.
“If you like it, just buy it. It’s fine,” Ye Chuan said casually. Besides, the clothes Luo Xi picked were cheap—39 yuan apiece or 100 yuan for three. Even so, the girl still felt she was being a bit wasteful.
Sometimes, when you’ve been poor for too long, spending money can feel like a sin.
“I have money now, and I’ll have even more in the future. Just spend it,” Ye Chuan said, pulling out his phone and transferring 100,000 yuan directly to Luo Xi.
“Spend it!”
His woman, his responsibility—after all, back when Ye Chuan was broke, Luo Xi had lent him her hard-earned savings.
Of course, though she called it a “loan,” she never actually expected him to pay her back. She only said so to spare his pride.
“Wow, 100,000?!” Luo Xi blinked her beautiful eyes, completely caught off guard by the sudden transfer.
“No, I can’t take this.” She seemed reluctant to accept it—she didn’t have much to spend money on, and the amount felt overwhelming.
“If you don’t spend it, I’ll give it to another woman,” Ye Chuan teased.
“N-no, you can’t!” Luo Xi immediately protested. Noticing his mischievous grin, she pinched his waist.
“How many girlfriends do you even have, huh? Fine, I’ll take it—just so you don’t waste it on someone else.”
But knowing Luo Xi, she’d probably save it all, keeping it aside for the day Ye Chuan might urgently need money.
Her material desires were low—having food, clothes, and the person she loved by her side was enough to make her feel truly happy.
Much of human unhappiness stems from comparison. Desire is a bottomless pit—the deeper you go, the harder it is to satisfy.
Contentment brings joy, and happiness is often just that simple.
By dinnertime, Ye Chuan took Luo Xi to a high-end restaurant on the top floor of a building, where private rooms even had minimum spending requirements.
“Three signature dishes and a soup,” Ye Chuan said, handing the menu to the waiter before turning to Luo Xi.
She was still taking in the luxurious surroundings. In the distance was the Moon Shell, the city’s landmark—a massive white shell-like structure glowing under the night lights.
She had never dined in such an upscale place before, especially with menu prices that left her at a loss.
“Chuan Chuan, do you have plans for that money?” Luo Xi asked curiously after snapping out of her daze.
“More or less,” Ye Chuan replied, rinsing his utensils with hot water. “First, buy a car. Then get the ‘Three Golds.’ The rest I’ll save for interest and betrothal gifts.”
Three Golds?
“What’s the ‘Three Golds’?” Luo Xi hadn’t caught on yet.
“For marriage,” Ye Chuan said. And Tian Xiaotian’s gold bar wasn’t small either—probably around 100 grams.
At current gold prices, that alone would cost nearly 100,000 yuan.
“?!” Luo Xi’s lips parted in surprise. She hadn’t expected Ye Chuan to be thinking so far ahead. “Chuan Chuan, isn’t that… too soon?”
“Too soon? Just buying in advance.” As he spoke, the food arrived.
“I don’t really need the Three Golds or betrothal gifts,” Luo Xi murmured.
“I wasn’t planning to give them to you.”
Luo Xi’s eyes widened, and her hands trembled slightly.
Then… who?
Miss Bai?
Was this guy just playing around?
A wave of dejection washed over her. Before she could sink into heartache, though, she noticed Ye Chuan’s teasing smirk and immediately realized—
“Chuan Chuan!”
“Just kidding. Of course, they’re for you.” Seeing her flustered expression, Ye Chuan found it endlessly amusing and burst into laughter.
Luo Xi puffed her cheeks. “You jerk! Fine, if you want to marry me, the betrothal gift is one million!”
“Alright, then I won’t consider marriage until I’ve saved up that much,” Ye Chuan sighed.
“W-well, it’s not like you can’t owe me first…” Luo Xi muttered under her breath, completely wrapped around his finger.
Ye Chuan pulled her close and kissed her.
After dinner—costing over 2,000 yuan—Ye Chuan took Luo Xi home.
Both were adults, and with Luo’s mother’s tacit approval, they didn’t need to hold back. Not even bothering with protection, they embraced spontaneity.
“Young man, you’re back!” As soon as they entered, Lan Xiaoke floated into view.
Still dressed in her maid outfit, she hovered near Luo Xi, blinking boldly since Luo Xi couldn’t see her.
Not wanting to startle Luo Xi, Ye Chuan didn’t respond to Lan Xiaoke, only giving her a look. The ghost girl saluted playfully before vanishing into the wall.
“Chuan Chuan, you renovated so fast—aren’t you worried about formaldehyde?” Luo Xi asked, eyeing the interior decor.
The speed of the renovation had her concerned about potential health risks.
“Don’t worry, high-quality materials were used. Minimal formaldehyde,” Ye Chuan said, avoiding any mention of the system. He casually pulled off his shirt.
“Ch-Chuan Chuan, what are you doing?” Luo Xi stammered, her face heating up at the sight of his abs.
Wasn’t this moving a bit fast?
“Taking a shower. What’s the big deal?” Ye Chuan chuckled at her reaction. “It’s not like you haven’t seen me before. Why so flustered?”
“I-I don’t know.” Her cheeks burned even redder. She wasn’t sure why, but seeing him like this made her heart race.
A strange urge even flickered through her mind—wanting to lock him away and have him all to herself.
What was wrong with her?
“No, no.” Luo Xi quickly shook off the bizarre thought.
But remembering what awaited her tonight, the girl covered her face with her hands, crouching as her imagination ran wild.
【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.)
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!"
esick Sect? Well, at least it's considered a respectable orthodox sect. Wait a minute— What kind of vibe are you all giving off? Shouldn’t this be a love-struck, romance-obsessed sect? Why does everyone here sound more like demonic cultivators? "Master, today he’s getting married. This disciple wishes to descend the mountain and crash the wedding, then toy with him to death right in front of his wife..." "Elder, I only got into your sect through connections, so why won’t you teach me anything?" "Because I also became an elder through connections." Thankfully, Su Ji was just an outer sect labor disciple. Surely, nothing too crazy would— "Junior Brother, you’ve broken through to Qi Refining. Once you sever your useless spiritual root, you can officially become an outer sect disciple." "The Great Dao is merciless. Don’t let a worthless spiritual root waste your essence and spirit, hindering your cultivation." Is this really the Lovesick Sect? ... Three years later, Su Ji sat in the seat of the Lovesick Sect’s sect master, sighing with emotion. His rise to this position all started when his junior sister adamantly insisted on preserving his "spiritual root." "Mmm... Senior Brother, what’s our relationship now?" "Stop talking. Keep going." "By the way, that newly promoted top-tier sect—didn’t they come to buy our Love Beans?" "One top-grade spirit stone per Love Bean—is that really so expensive?" "I suspect they’ve eaten too many Love Beans." "Now they’re lovesick." Well, this really is the Lovesick Sect after all.
g Yu was preparing for retirement when her organization decided to eliminate her. She transmigrated to a zombie apocalypse world. However, a tiny unexpected situation occurred: She somehow transformed into an adorable little girl?!
