"One of us?"
"Between our own people..."
"Guess there's no need to be so formal—it'd just make things feel distant!"
Shen Buyao pouted as she pulled a five-nut mooncake from the bag and took a bite.
Gotta admit.
Sheng Ruixiang's craftsmanship really hits the spot—fragrant and sweet.
[Ding!]
[Masterful move! Your warm and considerate words have deepened your partner's affection!]
[Reward: 50 spirit stones]
Lin Yu stepped out with the gift box, already unfazed by the system's notifications.
Honestly,
taking your partner out for a casual stroll isn’t a bad idea at all.
Dropping a few smooth lines here and there, raking in the rewards—feels pretty damn good!
The reason he bought the mooncake gift box now?
Wang Biao had texted him around noon, saying he’d swing by the commercial district in the afternoon.
They’d agreed to meet up and discuss the properties Wang had scouted for him.
Since he’d asked for the favor, showing up empty-handed wouldn’t be right.
As for buying an entertainment venue, everyone would find out sooner or later anyway.
Lin Yu didn’t mind letting Shen Buyao in on it early.
Truth be told,
Wang Biao’s willingness to cozy up to Lin Yu was mostly thanks to Shen Buyao’s influence.
Unintentionally, she’d elevated his status.
After confirming Wang Biao’s location, Lin Yu struck up a conversation with Shen Buyao:
"YaoYao, I remember you and Sister Jiuyi mentioning the Shen family’s internal split."
"How’s the whole ‘reclaiming authority through jade artifacts’ thing going?"
Lin Yu studied Shen Buyao’s reaction as he asked.
Family matters were private—if she didn’t want to share, that was understandable.
It didn’t really concern him anyway; he was just curious.
Shen Buyao clasped her hands behind her back, answering without hesitation:
"It’s way messier than expected. The Shen family’s been divided for ages."
"Let Shen Jiuyi handle it—she won’t get shortchanged."
"Should go smoothly... but who knows?"
"If those bastards refuse to honor it, all bets are off."
Lin Yu only half-understood, piecing together that the situation was more complicated than it seemed.
Life wasn’t child’s play.
Reclaiming authority with just a "token"?
Yeah, that was bound to be a struggle.
He didn’t need the full story.
Forcing himself into a world that wasn’t his would only invite unnecessary trouble.
Wang Biao’s location was just one shop over from Mao Ruirui’s pet store.
The place used to be a clothing boutique but had recently vacated, leaving behind racks and mannequins.
Since they were just chatting, Wang Biao hadn’t bothered picking a fancy spot.
After exchanging pleasantments,
Lin Yu got a firsthand look at Wang Biao’s efficiency.
In Xuefu Residential Area, there were three available properties:
Two were struggling party venues, already stocked with entertainment gear.
The third was a two-story standalone villa,
just a short walk from Lin Yu’s apartment, separated only by a park.
The catch?
It came fully furnished and decorated.
Turning it into an entertainment spot would mean replacing a lot of the existing setup.
"Listen, bro, if you wanna skip the hassle, just grab one of the ready-made party spots!"
"Otherwise, sourcing all that trendy gear’ll be a pain in the ass."
"What d’you think, Boss Yao? Makes sense, right?"
Wang Biao wrapped up his pitch, making sure to include Shen Buyao.
No point leaving her out—
she wasn’t someone you wanted to piss off.
"The hell do I know? This isn’t my deal—why ask me, baldy?"
Shen Buyao fired back, her tone dripping with disdain.
Wang Biao’s smirk told her he was up to no good.
"YaoYao, we’re not in the black market—ease up on the attitude with Brother Biao."
Lin Yu glanced up from the photos Wang Biao had sent, his tone firm.
Shen Buyao: "My attitude? I—"
Before she could finish,
Lin Yu shot her a warning look.
Shen Buyao: "I... fine, fine. I’ll shut up."
Lin Yu gave a slight nod.
Deadpan on the outside, but inwardly thrilled.
He didn’t need to see Wang Biao’s face to guess what he was thinking.
Another win for the "fox borrowing the tiger’s authority" act.
Just as Lin Yu expected,
Wang Biao watched Shen Buyao’s subdued reaction, his curiosity about Lin Yu’s "background" growing.
Keeping Boss Yao on a tight leash? This guy’s no ordinary player!
And their relationship…
What about Chen Qimeng from the flower shop?
Yikes.
Best not to overthink it.
The more you dissected it, the wilder Lin Yu’s game seemed.
Seizing the moment, Lin Yu cut in:
"Brother Biao, the party venues are a bit cramped, and the decor’s not my style."
"I’m leaning toward the villa."
"But if I’m gonna refit it with entertainment gear..."
"Got any leads?"
Admittedly, this wasn’t Wang Biao’s usual wheelhouse.
He didn’t dabble in "pointless" recreation.
But with Lin Yu asking—and Shen Buyao’s deference in full view—
Wang Biao clapped Lin Yu’s shoulder.
"Bro, I’ll level with you—this ain’t my expertise."
"But for you? I’ll make it happen."
"Just say the word, and your big bro’s got your back!"
Lin Yu had been waiting for this.
He sealed the deal with quick thanks.
The villa’s owner would be free for paperwork the day after tomorrow,
though the transfer wouldn’t finalize until next Monday.
Timing wasn’t an issue for Lin Yu.
Once everything was settled, he and Shen Buyao left the shop.
Outside,
Lin Yu turned to her.
"Not gonna ask why I’m buying property in the neighborhood?"
Shen Buyao blinked.
"You’ll tell me if you want to. You’ve got over 60 mil anyway."
"Xuefu’s places aren’t that pricey—you could buy a bunch of villas."
"Want it? Buy it. Do reasons even matter?"
Lin Yu couldn’t help but admire her.
Rich girls really don’t sweat the small stuff, huh?
A few steps later,
they reached the pet store.
Shop owner Mao Ruirui was probably still inside, stressing over her [Urgent Mission]...
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?"
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...
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!
end. Thus one must continue to cultivate, and become a saint or great emperor, in order to prolong one's life. Chen Xia, however, completely reversed this. Since his transmigration, he has gained immortality, and also a system that awards him with attribute points for every year he lives. Thus between the myriad worlds, the legend of an unparalleled senior appeared. "A gentleman takes revenge; it is never too late even after ten thousand years." "When you were at your peak I yielded, now in your old age I shall trample on you." - Chen Xia
