Liu Yuanyuan's friend had been sipping coffee and scrolling through her phone the whole time, barely engaging in her conversation with Su Bai.
After a while, when Su Bai became fully absorbed in his work, she lowered her voice and excitedly said to Liu Yuanyuan, "A guy you know? He's so handsome!"
"Oh, he's my boyfriend's roommate."
"Oh—"
That drawn-out "oh" made Liu Yuanyuan blush slightly.
She couldn't help but frown. "What's with that tone? He already has a girlfriend."
"Ah, already taken? What a shame."
Her friend immediately wore a look of disappointment.
Honestly, in college, the guys you're interested in usually turn out to already be in relationships.
Good men are in high demand these days.
Don’t be fooled by female college students acting all worldly-wise, claiming they’re perfectly fine alone and don’t need men.
When they come across a high-quality guy, they fight tooth and nail for him.
People often say one thing and do another—nothing surprising there.
Liu Yuanyuan was both amused and exasperated. "How are you so out of the loop? He’s dating Chen Yusheng."
"Chen Yusheng? Oh, that freshman from the Computer Science department, right? The ethereal-looking one who’s super tall with legs for days."
"Exactly. Su Bai and Chen Yusheng have already made their relationship public—with a pretty... unique announcement post."
"Oh really? I’ve been focusing on studying and getting certifications, so I don’t keep up with campus gossip much." Her friend glanced at Su Bai again. "Hmm, now that you mention it, they do seem like a good match."
A good match...
Liu Yuanyuan was reminded of what Su Bai had said earlier—that she and Xue Tao looked like a couple.
Instantly, she felt irritated.
"This guy must come from money. Look at his clothes—all niche designer brands, super expensive, and the latest releases too. Probably the type who buys fashion without checking the price tag. Ugh, this is exactly the kind of effortlessly cool, handsome guy you’d want to date..."
Even though she knew Su Bai was taken, there was no harm in admiring from afar and indulging in a little fantasy.
A case of "the grapes are sour," so to speak.
What she didn’t realize was that every word she said stabbed right into Liu Yuanyuan’s heart.
[Ding! Self-selected Holding Card activated.]
[The system will assist the host in acquiring a controlling stake in "Shengxi Technology." This operation will take some time—please be patient!]
After all, this was a real-world company with a solid market cap of one billion.
Transferring ownership would naturally take some effort.
But it didn’t matter—the system would handle everything.
Su Bai just had to sit back and enjoy life.
Honestly, the thought of becoming a company owner had him a little excited.
What would it feel like?
Maybe he should flex about it on Zhihu later?
"Thanks for the invite.
Just stepped off the stairs at Yashige’s mountain-view duplex.
Honestly, not much to report—just holding shares, not really involved in operations."
That was the plan, anyway. Su Bai had no intention of actually diving into business—too much work.
It didn’t align with his life goals.
"Alright, I’m heading out." After finishing his coffee, Su Bai packed up his laptop and said goodbye to Liu Yuanyuan.
Basic manners were still important.
As for Liu Yuanyuan’s hints? Su Bai shut them all down without hesitation.
No way he was inviting trouble.
Speaking of trouble...
Zhou Jialu was returning tonight.
He wondered what she’d learned from her short-term butler training.
The specifics didn’t matter much—what counted was her attitude.
And her proactive attitude had Su Bai thoroughly pleased.
...
Jiangcheng Airport.
Zhou Jialu, dressed head-to-toe in luxurious LV, strode gracefully out of the business-class exit.
Her swaying figure exuded pure femininity.
"Feminine charm" was a mysterious thing.
Some girls had flawless features and great figures individually, but when put together, they just didn’t spark any interest.
Zhou Jialu was the opposite—her sultry aura was practically lethal.
Every time she traveled by plane or train, without fail, men would hit on her.
Honestly, it was annoying.
But with her looks, it was unavoidable.
This Mid-Autumn Festival trip, however, Zhou Jialu was surprised—no one approached her.
Weird. She felt even more attractive now that Su Bai had "claimed" her.
While waiting at the baggage carousel, she texted Su Bai about it.
[Jialu: Hey, cutie, any idea why that is?]
[Su Bai: Maybe because you look too expensive now? Like you’d be hard to impress...]
[Jialu: Wow, you’re so smart! That’s totally it!]
[Su Bai: [Goose_ScratchingHead]]
[Su Bai: I’ve noticed something similar lately. Clothes make the man—sometimes the right outfit cuts down on unnecessary interactions.]
[Jialu: Then I’ll dress like a walking jewelry store from now on. Extra gaudy, so no man dares bother me!]
[Su Bai: Great plan. Guess I’ll have to take you shopping again, then.]
[Su Bai: [Goose_Smirk]]
Zhou Jialu giggled at her phone, her face lit up with happiness.
That radiant smile on her usually seductive face added an unexpected layer of charm.
Top-tier beauties always had some surprising contrast.
Here she was, the epitome of allure, grinning like a lovestruck schoolgirl.
What kind of man was lucky enough to be on the receiving end of that adoration?
Liu Chen’ang, also waiting for his luggage, had noticed Zhou Jialu.
In fact, he’d spotted her in business class earlier.
Her head-to-toe designer wear, paired with a six-figure limited-edition bag, was enough to deter most would-be suitors.
But Liu Chen’ang wasn’t "most men."
As a prominent third-generation heir in Jiangcheng, this level of luxury wasn’t unfamiliar to him.
If anything, it piqued his interest further.
He didn’t recognize her, so she probably wasn’t part of his social circle.
New money, maybe?
Could be—he’d spent the last three years at high school in the U.S., so his local connections were rusty.
Her sharp, no-nonsense vibe—likely from her sales background—was a far cry from the gold-diggers high-society guys usually dealt with.
Liu Chen’ang decided to approach her.
Not that he was particularly into women, but she seemed like the perfect "arm candy" for public events.
In short, she’d make him look good.
"Ahem... Excuse me, miss—"
Before he could finish, Zhou Jialu cut in: "Oh! How did you know my husband pre-ordered the new Burberry autumn couture trench coat for me?"
"?"
Wait, what?
Who asked?
Liu Chen’ang was utterly baffled.
Seeing this, Zhou Jialu covered her mouth with a light chuckle and replied calmly, "No to pick-up lines, thanks. I'm married, and we're very happy. Also... well, my husband is way hotter than you."
"??"
Damn, what a brutal preemptive strike!
"My bad, sorry to bother you."
Liu Chen'ang forced an awkward smile before silently backing away.
Earlier, she had shown him the order confirmation on her phone—a private custom piece from Burberry.
From the fabric to the tailoring, everything was top-tier.
The Prorsum runway collection, crafted from rare leather and high-tech custom materials, carried a price tag north of 200,000.
Yes, you read that right—a single trench coat costing over 200 grand.
That’s the world of ultra-luxury for you—where prices defy logic, and some pieces even hit seven figures.
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
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...
