The items in the boutique weren’t expensive—so much so that even a college girl with a modest allowance could splurge here without a second thought.
But Yangyang wasn’t concerned about whether the place had any prestige. She was simply searching for fragments of her lost youth.
Su Bai followed beside her, watching as she fiddled with all sorts of little trinkets—quirky hair clips, hair ties, cosmetic sample bottles, tiny boxes with no obvious purpose…
Whenever Yangyang found something amusing, she’d try it on herself, then make Su Bai do the same, occasionally bursting into soft giggles.
It had to be said, Yangyang had a very girlfriend-like vibe, brimming with energy.
Her frail health was merely a medical condition. When she was doing something she loved, no matter how weak her body was, she could still radiate vitality.
As they walked, Su Bai suddenly sensed someone staring at him.
Turning his head, he spotted Jiang Qiuran standing not far away, looking at him with an expression of shock.
He couldn’t help but grin.
“Well, well, if it isn’t the goddess of our broadcasting department. What, shopping all by yourself?”
“Huh? No, you—”
Jiang Qiuran stumbled over her words.
Su Bai’s sarcasm was nothing new to her—after all, he’d never been particularly polite to her, and she’d long since realized that Su Bai wasn’t like other guys. He had no habit of being chivalrous, especially toward her.
What truly baffled Jiang Qiuran was the soft, adorable girl beside Su Bai.
She was tall, with a slender waist that swayed like a willow in the wind. Dressed in a long, flowing dress, her aura was absolutely stunning—so much so that one might wonder if the face behind that mask belonged to some celebrity.
Jiang Qiuran was certain this girl wasn’t one of the many Su Bai had flirted with at school.
So… what was going on?
Had Su Bai picked her up at yesterday’s comic convention?
“Go on, enjoy your shopping. I’m taking Hehe to check out,” Su Bai said, waving at Jiang Qiuran before wrapping an arm around Liu Chenyang’s waist and walking off.
“…Why did you call me Hehe?”
“Eh, just keeping up appearances. Calling you Yangyang might give us away, so I figured I’d just cut it in half and go with Hehe.”
“Pfft, what kind of weird name is that?”
Liu Chenyang glanced back at Jiang Qiuran. “Su Bai, you’re not very warm toward your childhood friend, huh?”
“Isn’t that normal? Sure, we’re friends, but if you’re around, of course I’m going to prioritize you.”
Truthfully, Jiang Qiuran’s “ignore her and she’ll react” game was just too fun…
But Su Bai wouldn’t mention that. That was a game between him and Ran Ran—something reserved for adults.
Yangyang was still an innocent kid. She probably wouldn’t get it.
“Besides, Jiang Qiuran doesn’t like it when I pat her head. You’re way more well-behaved.”
“Mmm… Su Bai, as long as you like it, that’s all that matters, hehe~”
Liu Chenyang nuzzled against him, her heart swelling with emotion.
Strangely enough, despite rarely presenting as a girl, she’d adapted quickly—whether it was walking in high heels or the sensation of her chest.
Truly, it was best to follow one’s natural inclinations.
“I’m… getting a little tired. Let’s find somewhere to rest. There should be a hotel nearby.”
As she spoke, Liu Chenyang glanced around nervously, as if afraid someone might overhear.
Su Bai found it amusing. Leaning close to her ear, he whispered, “What, you want more already? Was the car not enough?”
“Mhm… mmm.” Liu Chenyang lowered her head, embarrassed. “Am I being too much of a bother?”
“Not at all. Never doubt my stamina. For a man, as long as the body can handle it, the more, the better.”
Seeing Su Bai’s confident smirk, Liu Chenyang’s nervousness melted away.
It wasn’t that she didn’t trust him—she just didn’t want to burden him too much.
She wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination, but after exchanging fates with Su Bai, she felt her health improve almost instantly.
Sure, her legs had been jelly right afterward, but after a short rest, she’d slip into an incredibly comfortable state.
And yet, over time, that feeling would gradually fade.
…Could it really have such a miraculous effect?
So Liu Chenyang wanted to try again.
Besides, going to a hotel with Su Bai had another perk.
Holding his arm like this, to passersby, she looked just like his girlfriend.
Somehow, doing this filled Liu Chenyang with an indescribable joy—especially when she thought about how her family had no idea what she was up to with Su Bai. Her dad even thought Su Bai was just a high-quality friend…
Which made it even more thrilling!
Considering Yangyang’s request, Su Bai thought for a moment. “Let’s grab lunch first. That dim sum with your dad didn’t really fill me up.”
“Sure, sure! I’ll eat whatever you want, Su Bai~”
Truth be told, Yangyang hadn’t eaten much either. High-end teahouses were too refined, and she could never relax around her dad.
Or rather, most young people these days couldn’t loosen up around their elders.
Su Bai was probably an exception—partly thanks to the eccentric Aunt Jiang. Having someone like her as a parental figure really did raise kids with unshakable confidence and mental resilience…
……
After wandering around the mall’s fourth floor, Su Bai settled on an American-style steakhouse.
This kind of place seemed to have popped up in the last few months. He’d seen plenty of food vlogs about them, and the general consensus was that while the steaks might or might not taste authentically American, the prices definitely were…
If not for the system’s cashback feature, eating here would’ve felt like a rip-off. He’d have been better off buying meat from a decent supermarket and grilling it at home.
But now, Su Bai didn’t have to worry about value for money. So all those niche restaurants he’d been curious about but couldn’t afford before? Time to try them all.
He ordered the deluxe tomahawk steak platter.
When placing the order, the server warned him that the platter was quite substantial—steak, lamb chops, seafood, veggies… Normally, it’d be enough for three or four people.
But Su Bai assured them not to worry—he’d finish it all.
Ever since his body had been enhanced, his appetite had grown considerably. Plus, the system required replenishing energy after physical exertion.
And he’d be expending plenty of energy on Yangyang later.
While waiting for the food, as expected, Jiang Qiuran texted him again, asking who he’d been shopping with.
【CrispyWhiteGoose: [WhiteGoose_Smug]】
【CrispyWhiteGoose: Seriously, sis, do I need to report who I hang out with to you?】
【ASUka: …That’s not what I meant! I’m just curious~】
【ASUka: That girl was so elegant. Don’t tell me you actually bagged a celebrity, Bai?】
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...
lities. One day, Qi Yuan was buying groceries when he unfortunately came face-to-face with a monster. Just when he thought he was going to die on the spot, he suddenly heard the monster's thoughts... "This aura, he's definitely not an ordinary master!" "So terrifying, so terrifying." "A fight with my back against the wall, I can't take it anymore." Qi Yuan: Ah, no one told me that my awakened ability isn't telepathy, but rather the stronger my enemies imagine me to be, the stronger I truly become. PS: Zhou Hai in the first chapter is not the protagonist.
uld barely embark on the path to immortality. Just as he was on the verge of death, his golden finger awakened. No matter whether it was poison, drained blood and vital energy, diminished lifespan, or any other physical debuff caused by paying a price—once midnight passed, everything would be refreshed. From then on, whenever someone asked what kind of person Chu Ran was, the answer was simple: Forbidden arts that other cultivators dared not learn? Chu Ran would learn them. Prices that even demonic cultivators dared not pay? Chu Ran would pay them. Lifespan that even righteous cultivators dared not burn? Chu Ran would burn it. All the blood essence in his body? Take it. Want both his hands and feet? He would cut them off and send them to you. You say he’s finished? He wasn’t built to sit idle. You think he’s gone mad? No—he was simply waiting for midnight. From that day onward, Chu Ran would respect neither Heaven nor Earth, bow to neither gods nor ghosts. He had only one wish: For midnight to arrive a little sooner.
