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.
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
with countless casualties. As a top-tier gamer, Liu Xuan volunteered to join the fight, intending to dominate with his skills, but instead he obtained the hidden class: [Pacifist]. Unable to attack. Unable to use active skills. Fortunately, with each level gained, he acquired a new passive skill. And so, armed with a body full of passives, Liu Xuan slaughtered his way through the battlefield of ten thousand races! [You attacked Liu Xuan] [You gained the debuffs: 'Poison', 'Fear', 'Burning', 'Bleeding', 'Freeze', 'Silence', etc.] [Your attack speed has been reduced by 99%] [Your armor and magic resistance have been reduced by 99%] Warriors of the Ten Thousand Races: How the hell am I supposed to fight this?!
villain is the number one simp for the book's leading female protagonist, Shen Wan'er. As expected, he later becomes a tool for the main character to show off and slap faces, ultimately meeting a tragic end with his family ruined and his life in shambles. Fortunately, he awakens the [Universal Pure Love System], which allows him to earn points by performing acts of pure love. To change his fate, Gu Yan makes a decisive choice to seek warmth and companionship with the book's biggest villain—Cold Qingqiu. ........... My name is Leng Qingqiu. To find the murderer who killed my parents years ago, I deliberately blinded myself so that everyone would lower their guard around me. Just as I was secretly accumulating power and capital according to my initial plan, a man walked into my world. "Lengleng, Qingqing, Qiuqiu, which nickname do you prefer?" I don't like any of them. You'd better leave quickly! "Why aren't you saying anything? How about I call you my baby wife?" Leng Qingqiu thinks to herself, this man is truly annoying! (Stubborn pure love warrior + single female lead + true pure love + 1v1)
