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.
iaobai: "Councilor Dad, front me some funds. I want to hire ten thousand professional miners for a project!" [Five-Star Mission Issued: Capture the leader of the Blood Heaven Pirate Gang, who is on the run in the Radiant Star Sector. It is said the gang has over a hundred members. Proceed with caution.] Lu Xiaobai: "Councilor Dad, lend me the family's hundred-thousand-strong Lu Army!" [Seven-Star Mission Issued: Subdue a juvenile Void Dragon Beast.] Lu Xiaobai: "Councilor Dad, I'm taking your tamed Void Dragon Beast King out for a family reunion!" I said, System, don't you have any slightly more challenging missions? You're just not up to par! [Nine-Star Mission Issued: Become the Human Councilor.] Lu Xiaobai: "Dad, there's a small matter I'd like to discuss with you..."
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
ing gift was a patch of barren land, and disciples were all picked up along the way. He spent fifty years diligently building three "ramshackle little sects," thinking he could finally live a carefree life relying on his disciples. But right at the fifty-year mark, he was suddenly swept away by a spatial rift and exiled to the Chaos Desolation, the Disorderly Ruins. There was no spiritual energy there, only slaughter. Relying on the cultivation feedback from his disciples, Gu Changyuan hacked his way through a sea of blood for eleven hundred years. When the system finally fished him back out, he discovered the ramshackle little sects he'd built back then had developed a rather... unusual style. Hold on... I vanished for a thousand years, so how did my ramshackle little sects become holy lands?!
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!
