Another night of wild indulgence.
Early the next morning, Zhou Yi returned to the hotel from Claire’s place.
At this hour, Xie Tingwan and the others hadn’t gotten up yet.
The first thing Zhou Yi did upon returning was take a shower, as he still had a banquet to attend with Jones later that morning.
Having barely slept all night, Zhou Yi exchanged for a bottle of "Revitalizing Elixir" in the system shop to ensure he was in perfect condition for the event. After using it, he immediately looked refreshed and full of energy.
Standing in front of the mirror, he marveled, "Having a system is amazing. If it weren’t for the fact that Revitalizing Elixir costs attribute points, I’d use it every day."
077: "No worries, Host. Use it however you like. If you run out of attribute points later, you can take out a loan—we’ve recently introduced a lending service."
Zhou Yi: "That sounds too good to be true. Is there interest?"
077: "Of course. If you borrow 10 attribute points, you’ll have to repay 100."
Zhou Yi: "What a scam... I’m not touching high-interest loans. Don’t even think about it."
077 continued enticing him: "Or you could exchange with red coins. One red coin can get you a lot of Revitalizing Elixir."
Red coins were the currency earned from the affection points of the three women in his revenge mission—one affection point equaled a hundred red coins.
Zhou Yi wasn’t foolish. These were the rewards from his main mission in this world, far more valuable than ordinary attribute points.
He firmly rejected the system’s temptation and lay down to rest for a while.
At 7:30 AM, Xie Tingwan knocked on his door.
Seeing Zhou Yi in his room, she inexplicably let out a sigh of relief.
"Yi, do you have plans today? The teacher suggested we all go out together, or we can split up. What do you think?"
Xie Tingwan was dressed especially beautifully today, with light makeup applied—clearly hoping to spend the day with Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi replied apologetically, "Sorry, Wanwan, I can’t join you. I have a banquet to attend today."
Though disappointed, Xie Tingwan didn’t show it. She smiled gently and said, "That’s alright. It’s still early, right? Want to grab breakfast downstairs first? Everyone’s there."
"Sure, let’s go."
Zhou Yi didn’t refuse. He accompanied Xie Tingwan to the hotel restaurant.
As soon as Zhou Yi entered, the group greeted him enthusiastically. Once he sat down with his food, they began praising his piano performance from the previous night.
"Bro Yi, you’re seriously incredible! How can someone be so handsome, smart, and artistically gifted all at once?"
"It’s honestly unfair. I’d kill for just one of those traits."
"I bet your name’s gonna be all over the trending searches again today."
"Can already imagine the internet’s reaction—total shock, lol."
"I can’t believe I’m eating breakfast with a legend like this. My friends would be so jealous!"
Listening to their praises, Xie Tingwan felt the distance between her and Zhou Yi grow even wider. Yet, her admiration for him deepened.
Just then, Zhou Yi pulled a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to one of the girls.
With a soft smile, he said, "Here’s the autograph from Master Albedo you wanted."
[Xie Tingwan’s affection points +2]
Even Xie Tingwan was stunned, let alone the girl Zhou Yi was looking at.
Her lips parted slightly as she stared at his face, his gentle gaze and voice making her heart race uncontrollably. Her fingers trembled as she reached for the paper.
The girl beside her nudged her. "What are you spacing out for? Take it!"
"Oh—oh! Th-thank you, Zhou Yi..."
Her face flushed crimson as she accepted the autograph. She never expected him to remember her offhand request. How could she possibly deserve this?
When Zhou Yi excused himself to the restroom, the table erupted in whispers.
"What kind of god-tier man is this?! Lanlan just mentioned it casually—who knew he’d actually remember?"
"If it were me, I’d die happy. Forget the autograph—the fact that he went out of his way to get it is what’s unforgettable!"
"He’s so gentle. I never thought he’d do this for me. Did I look like an idiot just now? My mind went blank—I couldn’t even speak properly. Ugh, I’m so useless!"
The girl buried her burning face in her hands, flustered.
Xie Tingwan chuckled reassuringly. "He wouldn’t think that. Zhou Yi isn’t like that. He probably just found you cute."
At that moment, all the girls shared the same thought:
If he treats ordinary people around him this well, how wonderful would it be to be loved by him?
When Zhou Yi returned, the atmosphere at the table had shifted. The girls’ eyes kept drifting toward him.
After breakfast, they asked about his plans for the day, hinting at an invitation to hang out together. Zhou Yi politely declined.
Once Jones called, he stood and explained, "Sorry, I already have prior arrangements. I can’t cancel last minute. Hope you all have fun."
"Ah, of course! No problem..."
After he left, curiosity got the better of them.
"Who could’ve invited him? We’re in a foreign country!"
"Honestly, Zhou Yi acts like he grew up abroad. How else would he have so many connections here?"
"Right? His English is practically native-level."
"And he got into Albedo’s private banquet—that’s not something just anyone can attend."
"Maybe his parents live overseas?"
"No idea. It’s all so mysterious."
Driven by curiosity—including Xie Tingwan—they followed Zhou Yi out of the hotel to see who his mysterious companion was.
A luxury car was parked at the entrance. Lina stepped out first, assisting Jones as she exited.
The woman was the picture of nobility and grace, dressed in an exquisite gown, her presence so striking it drew gasps from onlookers.
"She’s gorgeous... like a princess..."
"Now I get why Yi didn’t want to hang out with us. A date with a stunning beauty like that is a dream."
"She’s as beautiful as Senior Xie."
"That car behind her—I’ve only seen it in movies..."
"Is she some kind of royalty? What’s her relationship with Yi? I’m dying to know."
Xie Tingwan stared at the breathtaking woman, a sense of crisis she’d never felt before creeping in.
A beautiful rival was always intimidating—especially one who possessed not just looks, but wealth, intelligence, and an extraordinary background. For any man, that would be an unbeatable combination.
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?"
shall grant"] ["Inscribing the glory of our race upon tombstones"] ["All that is threatened, I shall protect"] How his younger sister sees her brother: A brother who only makes eye contact once a day, mostly fading into the background as he tinkers with who-knows-what in his room all day. Their life paths should have remained largely separate. Until one day. Su Qi created an equipment card for his never-met "online girlfriend." His sister fell into silent contemplation upon receiving the "white stockings." [Card can be upgraded] [Upgrade by fulfilling any of the following conditions] [Condition ①: Consume one hundred higher-tier cards] [Condition ②: Complete one 'Heart-Pounding Adventure'] What constitutes a Heart-Pounding Adventure? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Beginner Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to admire it.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Easy Level): Equip the card, invite 'Su Qi' to touch it, and analyze the equipment's texture.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Entry Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to...] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Challenge Level): Freely combine the words 'Brother' 'Out' 'Brother' 'Me' 'Please' into a complete sentence...] "Please help me analyze both teams' mistakes in this match, brother..." His sister exhaled in relief—surely... surely there couldn't be anything more difficult? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Suicide Mission Level): Sneak a peek at the names of the galgames in 'Su Qi's' hidden E-drive folder]
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...
transmigrates into the world as the sect master of the Heavenly Yan Sect, which is on the verge of being wiped out. He binds a system that grants him cultivation power based on the number of disciples he has: for each disciple, he automatically gains a year's worth of cultivation every single day! Take one disciple: every day he gains 1 year of cultivation power. While others struggle through a year of bitter training, he gets the same just by sleeping through a single night. Take ten disciples: every day he gains 10 years of cultivation power. Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul—he breezes through all bottlenecks without lifting a finger. Take one hundred disciples: every day he gains 100 years of cultivation power. Even a Soul Transformation Venerable before him can’t survive a single blow. Take ten thousand disciples: every day he gains 10,000 years of cultivation power! With a wave of his hand, he topples empires. With a single step, he crushes the sacred grounds of the universe. ... While others fight tooth and nail for secret techniques, Lin Yan casually hands out Nascent Soul-level cultivation manuals as beginner textbooks. While others strain to find talented recruits, Lin Yan opens his doors to anyone—so long as they’re human. In just three short years, the Heavenly Yan Sect went from a backwater sect made up of three crumbling huts to a sacred land that every cultivator under heaven would kill to enter. ... One day, otherworldly demon gods invade, with a million demon soldiers pressing down upon the realm. Lin Yan, yawning, rises from his lounge chair and glances at the system panel: [Current Disciples: 1.28 million] [Daily Cultivation Increase: 1.28 million years] He waves his hand casually, and the countless demon soldiers are reduced to ashes in an instant. “So noisy… interrupting my fishing.”
