Charlene in the Form of a Young Lady

Although the gentle embrace of Jiangcheng was intoxicating, a man's journey is ultimately meant for the stars and the sea—or more specifically, the glamorous and dazzling metropolis of Shanghai.

After bidding farewell to a reluctant Li Xingya and pacifying his harem—who were busy studying new fashion styles with Zhou Jialu and Liu Chenyang at the Ascott—Su Bai finally embarked on his journey to Shanghai.

He didn't choose to take a private jet.

Although he could easily afford to charter one with his current wealth, there was no need. While getting cashback from the system was thrilling, for routine travel like this, the mileage points and membership services of commercial first class could sometimes be quite interesting too.

Besides, Su Bai had genuinely never flown first class before, so he had to try it out at least once.

This kind of thing appeared in many works showcasing the lives of the ultra-rich. When he was young, Su Bai used to fantasize about whether he could experience the joy of first class if he ever struck it rich.

He never expected that he would actually be able to experience this joy now. It was just that the way he got rich was vastly different from what he had imagined as a child.

Su Bai booked China Eastern Airlines' famous Lounge in the Sky flight.

Tens of thousands of feet in the air.

Possessing 150 points of physique, Su Bai felt absolutely none of the exhaustion that ordinary people experience when flying.

He lay comfortably on the spacious, fully flat seat, holding a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice that the lovely flight attendant had just brought him.

It had to be said, the lethality of having 100 points in looks was indiscriminate.

The chief purser in charge of first-class service usually smiled at those balding middle-aged businessmen, but it was a fake, professional smile. Today, however, facing Su Bai, the sweetness in her smile was simply off the charts. She came over every ten minutes to check on him, asking about everything from the thickness of his blanket to the taste of his meal, looking as if she wanted to squat right beside him and spoon-feed him.

The service of flight attendants was also tailored to the person they were serving.

In reality, there weren't that many people flying first class who were as easy on the eyes as Su Bai.

The purser couldn't help but secretly marvel at her good luck in encountering such a young, handsome man. Speaking of which, his face was completely unfamiliar. Logically, someone so young and possessing such stunning looks should be a celebrity.

Oh, wait, no. Even celebrities didn't have such impactful charm.

Sir, we will be landing at Hongqiao Airport in twenty minutes.

The purser half-squatted beside Su Bai, her voice as gentle as if she were coaxing her boyfriend. It's raining in Shanghai today, and the ground temperature is quite low. Please make sure to stay warm when you disembark.

Thanks.

Su Bai smiled politely.

This damn charm of his was sometimes a burden too.

...

Shanghai, Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2.

As one of the busiest hubs in the country, it was always filled with hurried travelers.

But Su Bai naturally took the exclusive VIP channel.

Just as he stepped out of the VIP lounge, a damp, cold wind mixed with drizzle hit his face. This was the characteristic of winter in the Magic City—a cold that pierced right to the bone.

However, before Su Bai could even wrap his coat tightly around himself, a huge black umbrella was already held up over his head.

Mr. Su, welcome to Shanghai.

A middle-aged chauffeur, wearing a crisp uniform and white gloves, bowed slightly and respectfully. I am the exclusive driver arranged for you by the Peninsula Hotel. The eldest miss is already waiting for you at the hotel.

Following the driver's gesture, Su Bai saw the motorcade parked by the roadside.

Yes, a motorcade.

Not just one, but a full three Rolls-Royce Phantoms.

And all of them featured the Peninsula Hotel's signature custom Peninsula Green paint job. This deep, elegant green exuded a suffocatingly rich old money vibe against the gloomy, rainy backdrop of the Magic City.

The front and rear cars seated bodyguards and assistants (although Su Bai hadn't brought an assistant, the prestige had to be maintained), while the extended wheelbase Phantom in the middle was Su Bai's ride.

This level of prestige certainly fits Xia Lin's style.

A playful smile tugged at the corner of Su Bai's mouth as he bent down and slipped into the mobile palace.

The car door closed, instantly shutting out the noise and cold of the outside world.

The cabin was filled with the faint scent of leather and premium cedarwood. The starlight headliner was already turned on; even though it was a rainy day outside, the inside of the car was dotted with stars.

The motorcade started smoothly and merged onto the busy elevated highways of the Magic City.

Watching the skyscrapers speeding backward outside the window, Su Bai couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.

In Jiangcheng, he was the newly risen ultra-rich tycoon who swept everything away relying on his system.

But in this Magic City, which was even more thoroughly saturated with desire and the scent of capital, what awaited him would be an entirely different, top-tier scenery.

...

No. 32 The Bund, The Peninsula Shanghai.

As the only new building among the international architecture complex on the Bund, it was like an elegant aristocrat, quietly overlooking the ebb and flow of the Huangpu River.

The motorcade slowly came to a stop at the hotel entrance.

The doorman, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately stepped forward to open the car door.

Mr. Su, please.

Surrounded by the concierge team, Su Bai bypassed the front desk entirely and took an exclusive elevator straight to the top-tier suite on the highest floor—The Peninsula Suite.

Ding.

The elevator doors opened.

The butler swiped open the heavy double mahogany doors, then tactfully backed out, gently closing the door behind him.

Su Bai walked into the room.

It was a luxurious space featuring a living room with double-height ceilings. Outside the massive floor-to-ceiling windows, Lujiazui's iconic skyline—the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Three Brothers skyscrapers—shimmered with hazy neon lights in the rain and mist, looking just like a mirage.

And standing right in front of those floor-to-ceiling windows was a figure.

With her back to Su Bai, she held a glass of champagne, staring blankly at the river view outside.

Hearing footsteps, she slowly turned around.

In that instant, a flash of astonishment crossed Su Bai's eyes.

Xia Lin.

At Jiangcheng University, she was the counselor Xia, who wore her hair in a high ponytail, dressed in trench coats or dress shirts, and although beautiful, always exuded an air of intellect and gentleness.

But at this moment, the person standing in front of Su Bai was the top-tier eldest miss of the Magic City's socialite circle, Xia Lin.

Her originally smooth, long hair had been styled into lazy, soft curls, cascading casually over her shoulders. Her face bore flawlessly exquisite full makeup, and her true-red lipstick made her aura burst forth completely, bringing with it a dazzling beauty that made one afraid to look directly at her.

She wore a black velvet slip dress with an extremely form-fitting cut, perfectly outlining her top-tier hourglass figure. The high slit of the skirt reached all the way to her upper thigh, and as she turned, a leg chain encrusted with crushed diamonds flashed blindingly against her snow-white skin.

Around her neck, a brilliant sapphire necklace rested quietly in the delicate hollow of her collarbones, complementing the matching earrings on her earlobes.

This was no longer the Xia who would go to the boys' dormitories for bed checks.

This was a queen.

You finally decided to show up?

Xia Lin gently swirled the crystal glass in her hand, her eyes flowing with emotion, and a half-smile curling on her lips. I thought Young Master Su had fallen into the pile of beauties in Jiangcheng, having so much fun that you forgot to return, and completely forgot about me.

Her voice was still familiar, but her tone held an added touch of the lazy dominance of someone playing on her home turf.

How could I?

Su Bai put down his luggage and walked over with a smile. "No matter how fragrant the perfume of Jiangcheng is, it can't compare to you."

He walked up to Xia Lin and unceremoniously wrapped his arm around her slender waist.

The feel was excellent.

The velvet fabric was warm and delicate, and the skin beneath it was as smooth as silk.

"Smooth talker."

Xia Lin snorted coquettishly, but didn't push him away. Instead, she took the opportunity to bring the champagne in her hand to his lips. "Have a taste? Krug Clos d'Ambonnay Diamond Champagne. To celebrate you, such a busy man, finally gracing Modu with your presence, I specially had someone let it breathe."

Su Bai took a sip from her hand.

The liquid was cold, the bubbles fine, carrying a unique nutty and mineral aroma.

"Good wine."

"The wine is naturally good wine, as for the person..."

Xia Lin stretched out a finger and gently poked Su Bai's chest, her eyes becoming a bit dangerous. "I heard you played pretty wild in Jiangcheng? Private clubs, dance troupes, you even patronized my best friend Qin Man's bar?"

"You're well-informed." Su Bai raised an eyebrow.

"Nonsense, that wild girl Qin Man called me right away."

Xia Lin rolled her eyes at him. "She said you ordered dozens of top-tier Armand de Brignac sets in one night, almost blowing up her little temple. She even praised you to me, saying you're much more generous than those so-called rich kids in Modu, and asked if I could lend you to her to play with for a couple of days."

"And what did you say?" Su Bai asked with a wicked smile.

"I said..."

Xia Lin suddenly leaned close to Su Bai, her red lips almost touching his ear, her breath smelling like orchids. "I said, he's mine. Want to play? Get in line."

This domineering declaration, coupled with her mature, elegant outfit at the moment, was simply irresistible.

Just as Su Bai was about to make a move, Xia Lin nimbly slipped out of his embrace like a cunning cat.

She walked to the coffee table in the living room, picked up a document, and waved it.

"Alright, the catching-up session is over. Now let's talk business."

Xia Lin recovered a bit of her capability, but that lazy charm was still there. "Since you've arrived in Modu, my territory, you have to listen to my arrangements for everything."

"This is the itinerary for the next few days."

Su Bai walked over, took the document, and looked at it.

It had to be said, Xia Lin was really reliable in doing things.

The itinerary was fully packed but well-paced.

"For that technical diving certificate you want to get, I've already contacted the top diving club in Asia for you. It's over in Pudong and has the deepest indoor diving pool in Asia. The coach is a former Navy Special Forces diving instructor, not only professional but also tight-lipped."

"I also had someone organize the theoretical course materials. With your brain, just take a casual look tonight, and you can pass by doing some practice questions tomorrow."

"The practical part is scheduled for the day after tomorrow and the day after that. Getting the certificate in three days, no problem, right?"

"Three days?"

Su Bai smiled. "Xia has that much confidence in me?"

"I have more confidence in your brain and physical fitness than you do yourself."

Xia Lin gave him a meaningful look. "After all... I've experienced it firsthand."

"Ahem."

Su Bai let out a tactical cough. "Then besides getting the certificate?"

"Besides getting the certificate, the rest of the time is for me to show you what real 'Modu life' is."

Xia Lin walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and opened her arms, as if embracing the brilliant night view outside.

"Su Bai, although you can be considered to cover the sky with one hand in Jiangcheng, Jiangcheng is ultimately just a second-tier city. The ways to play there are too rustic, too limited."

"In Modu, there is only what you can't imagine, not what money can't buy."

"I've already booked you a few truly top-tier private banquets, as well as several private art exhibitions not open to the public. Even..."

She turned back, her eyes flashing with excitement. "If you're interested, there's a supercar club track day in a couple of days, and I can take you for a few laps. It's not the kind of gathering where rich kids show off, but real professional driver sparring."

"In short, this time you come, I want to max out your luxury experiences for this lifetime."

This was Xia Lin.

At school, she was the counselor who, although from a wealthy family, was low-key and restrained, guiding students on the right path.

But back in this vanity fair that belonged to her, she was the wealthy heiress who grew up at the top of the pyramid and knew all the top-tier ways to play.

This strong sense of contrast made Su Bai feel incredibly fresh and stimulated.

"Alright, I'll listen to you."

Su Bai casually threw the itinerary away, walked up behind her again, and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. "Since I'm in your territory, I'm entirely at the disposal of Miss Xia."

"However..."

Su Bai lowered his head and kissed her round shoulder, his palm gently stroking that precious sapphire necklace. "Before that, shouldn't we first take care of my 'customized' needs?"

"What needs?" Xia Lin asked knowingly, but her body honestly leaned back, pressing tightly against Su Bai's chest.

"What do you think?"

Su Bai bit her ear. "You were so majestic when you inspected the dorms in Jiangcheng. Now back in Modu, wearing this battle armor... shouldn't I show you what it means to 'offend one's superiors'?"

"Hmph... offend your superiors?"

Xia Lin chuckled softly, turned around, and wrapped her arms around Su Bai's neck, her eyes blurred and provocative.

"That depends on whether you have the ability, little brother."

Sigh, it really had to be Su Bai. How could he start thinking in that direction just a few minutes after meeting?

But Xia Lin also had some needs recently. Counting the days, it had been a while since she was intimate with Su Bai, and she was quite eager for it.

Outside the window, the waters of the Huangpu River flowed endlessly, and the Oriental Pearl Tower flashed with purplish-red light.

Inside the window, a game of conquest and being conquered officially kicked off in this top-tier suite that cost six figures a night.

This night.

Su Bai finally experienced the passion and wildness of a Modu socialite.

It was different from Li Xingya's shy obedience, and also different from Chen Yusheng's tsundere stubbornness.

Xia Lin was like a fire, a blazing fire wrapped in velvet and diamonds. She was proactive, she was passionate, she even carried an aura of "I'm going to squeeze you dry."

But unfortunately.

Facing a divine tycoon with a physique of 150 points.

The one who eventually begged for mercy was still this proud queen.

"Little brother... you... you're a monster..."

This was the last sentence Xia Lin left before falling into a deep sleep.

To this, Su Bai just dotingly helped her cover up with the quilt, looking at the already slightly whitening skyline outside the window, revealing a satisfied smile.

The Modu instance, a perfect start.

He wondered if the skills granted by the System Bro would be able to make the diving coach's eyes light up.