Aunt Chen prepared four dishes and a soup.
Gu Lingfei and Yu Wan'er each had their own little thoughts.
Especially Yu Wan'er, who could clearly feel that... over the past few days of interacting with Jiang Che, she had become much "worse."
This terrified her. She was genuinely worried that she might completely lose herself in it.
Clearly, Yu Wan'er still didn't have a clear understanding of her situation.
She had already boarded the pirate ship long ago!
"Ahem... Your name is Yu Wan'er, right?"
After finishing her meal, Gu Lingfei turned her gaze to Yu Wan'er.
A sense of softness welled up in her heart. Yu Wan'er's appearance was simply too adorable—anyone who saw her would want to give her a little pat on the head or ruffle her hair.
To put it bluntly, Yu Wan'er would undoubtedly be the kind of universally adored loli heroine in a yuri novel.
But unfortunately, she had encountered Jiang Che.
"Mm..." Yu Wan'er lowered her head, resembling a well-behaved girl.
Gu Lingfei, as if performing a magic trick, pulled out a delicate box and took out a necklace from inside.
It shimmered with a silvery glow, and the pendant was adorned with a sapphire, exquisitely crafted to perfection.
"This is..."
Yu Wan'er's eyes widened.
Gu Lingfei smiled gently. "A little gift for you. It's just a small token."
Yu Wan'er shook her head vigorously. Although she was a poor girl, having spent several years by Ye Mengyao's side, she had developed some discernment.
The necklace was clearly worth a fortune, and she couldn't possibly accept it.
"Come on, it's just a little thing. It's not worth much," Gu Lingfei insisted, forcefully putting the necklace on Yu Wan'er.
It truly looked beautiful, perfectly complementing Yu Wan'er.
"Sister, this is too valuable. I can't take it..."
"Take it! Or else I'll give you a hard time every day from now on," Gu Lingfei said, pretending to be angry.
Yu Wan'er: "......"
Jiang Che didn't say anything either. A girl as adorable as Yu Wan'er was like a meticulously crafted work of art by the heavens. Delicate jewelry only served to accentuate her perfection.
"Oh, by the way, Xiao Che! I have a gift for you too!"
Gu Lingfei gave Jiang Che a mysterious smile.
"I specially asked a friend to custom-order a limited-edition Bugatti Veyron from Italy for you. It was airlifted here!"
Jiang Che: "......"
To be honest, Jiang Che had no interest in sports cars. Given his current status, what kind of sports car couldn't he buy?
Even in his past life, he had lost interest in sports cars. After all, what kind of truly wealthy person spends their days driving a sports car just to show off?
What if you have too many girls?
Sports cars only have two seats. If there are two girls... well, that's awkward. Who do you tell to get lost?
Jiang Che couldn't bear to see girls upset, so it was better to have a bigger car—preferably an extended version.
"Thank you, Feifei," Jiang Che said with a slight smile.
Even though the car would undoubtedly end up gathering dust in the garage, it was still important to show appreciation when a beautiful woman gave you a gift.
...
After dinner, Gu Lingfei went upstairs to play the piano for a while.
Meanwhile, Yu Wan'er secretly played with the necklace around her neck, her eyes sparkling.
No girl could resist something shiny. Despite Yu Wan'er's scheming nature, at her core, she was still a simple girl.
"Hehe... Does it look good?"
"It does," Yu Wan'er nodded instinctively.
Then she glared fiercely at Jiang Che and tucked the necklace under her collar.
Jiang Che reached out, fumbled around, and pulled the necklace back out from under Yu Wan'er's clothes.
"Give it back! Sister Gu gave this to me!" Yu Wan'er's face turned bright red as she tried to snatch the necklace back.
"This necklace is beautiful, isn't it? Do you know how much it costs?"
Yu Wan'er didn't respond. She didn't dare to guess.
"It's called 'Heart of the Sea.' It was the final auction item at an overseas auction last year. The final bid was 7 million."
"Dollars!"
Yu Wan'er's face instantly turned pale. She had thought the necklace was expensive, but she never imagined it would be this expensive. This necklace was worth more than her life!
"I... I can't take it. Please return it to Sister Gu."
Jiang Che simply smiled, then placed the necklace back around Yu Wan'er's neck, leaning down to gently kiss her forehead.
"Wan'er, you're more beautiful than this necklace. You deserve to have it."
Yu Wan'er lowered her head, her face red all the way down to her neck.
[You pervert, you jerk! Why are you spouting such cheesy lines? Ugh... I don't want to hear your corny pickup lines!]
[Hmph~ Do you think I'll forget how you used to bully me? Don't think you can corrupt me with sweet talk!]
Jiang Che was a master at freeloading. The necklace had absolutely nothing to do with him, and it certainly wasn't something he had bought.
But with just a few words, he had managed to deeply move Yu Wan'er, making it seem as though he had been the one to gift her the necklace.
...
Midnight.
"Phew..."
Jiang Che leaned against the headboard, his eyes carrying a hint of depth. For a moment, it felt as though he had transcended some realm, as if he had become an enlightened monk.
"Tsk tsk tsk, it's time to get down to business."
Jiang Che wasn't just a creature driven by his lower instincts. After all, he was, at his core, a villain.
"Go investigate that new security guard at Lingche Group, Su Han. Make sure not to alert him."
The Jiang family's influence in Hangcheng was formidable, and naturally, they had their own intelligence network.
Soon, Jiang Che had gathered some information about Su Han.
After all, Su Han had previously been the leader of a foreign mercenary group. When he returned to Dragon Country, he had to report to the military in advance—otherwise, he'd be charged with espionage!
Su Han's identity might sound impressive and mysterious, but in the eyes of someone truly powerful... it was nothing.
In no time, Jiang Che had obtained all the information about Su Han.

th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"

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?"

or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?

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]