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Watching them being escorted away by the police, Ji Wenyan couldn’t stop the grin spreading across his face.
So awesome!
This could definitely be a contender for the ‘Most Baffling Human Behavior Award’!
While Ji Wenyan was still grinning from ear to ear, the three of them returned to the supermarket. There weren’t many onlookers left—just a few young people posing for photos around the Ji family’s luxury car, leaving the driver inside looking thoroughly embarrassed.
When the Ji father and son finally returned, the driver hurried out to shoo away the photo-takers, then drove them back to the Ji residence.
“Bai Mengze, this is my home! You’ll be staying in the room next to mine. If anything comes up, just call me—I’ll be there in a flash!”
Once back at the Ji residence, Bai Mengze stared at the imposing single-family villa before her. Though she had mentally prepared herself, she couldn’t help but gasp in awe.
The Ji family was seriously wealthy!
As she marveled inwardly, Ji Wenyan completely ignored his father standing nearby and immediately began orchestrating the arrangements.
There was an old saying: ‘A waterfront pavilion gets the moonlight first.’
If Bai Mengze stayed in the room next to his, they’d have plenty of chances to interact.
The more he thought about it, the more delighted he became. He was eager to get the next room ready so Bai Mengze could move in as soon as possible.
“Shoo, shoo, shoo. Dream on. The room next to yours isn’t a guest room. Don’t go ruining the girl’s reputation.”
“Dad, you’re overthinking! I just want to be able to study with her anytime. I’m not thinking anything inappropriate. Adults have such dirty minds! I’m out, I’m out!”
Alas, Ji Wenyan’s little scheme was doomed from the start.
After receiving a look of utter disdain from Ji Wenlin, Ji Wenyan stuck out his tongue, realizing he’d been too naive.
Mom and Dad would never agree…
Bai Mengze stood to the side, looking a bit nervous. She listened to the father-son exchange without saying a word.
Judging by how tightly she gripped the photo frame, she was still on edge.
Afterward, Ji Wenlin promptly arranged a guest room for Bai Mengze. It wasn’t the room next to Ji Wenyan’s, but it was on the same floor.
That gave Ji Wenyan a small measure of comfort. Seeing that Bai Mengze was still tense, he didn’t say much more, simply telling her to rest in the room for a while and come downstairs with him when it was time for dinner.
With the door closed behind him, Ji Wenyan let out a sigh of relief. He returned to his own room and flopped onto the bed, replaying the day’s events in his mind. He couldn’t help but chuckle.
He’d actually managed to get Bai Mengze to stay at his house! It all felt so surreal!
Maybe he was dreaming?
Should he slap himself to check?
[System: Detecting host’s request, preparing for an electric shock…]
[Stop, stop, stop—I know it’s real! No need for the shock!]
[System: Electric shock aborted.]
[I’ve already invited Bai Mengze to live here! System, how about a little reward? Nothing too big—just give me 1000 star source points to spend!]
Just as Ji Wenyan hesitated whether to hit himself, the system’s voice rang out, making him, who had already suffered one electric shock, quickly stop the system from preparing another.
Damn, the system was always looking for an excuse to zap him!
At that, Ji Wenyan felt he should demand compensation for emotional distress to make up for his wounded, innocent heart!
[System: The host is dreaming of eating peaches, or perhaps wants another jolt to clear his head.]
[I don’t want to be electrocuted!!! You always shock me—can’t you try something else for a change?]
[System: Ten thousand needles…]
[Stop, I don’t want compensation anymore! Just stop thinking about those torturous methods—they’re terrifying!]
Hearing the system’s unfinished words, Ji Wenyan immediately cut off the topic. He stopped talking to the system and instead pulled out his phone to check Bai Mengze’s stats.
‘Welcome back, my master~’
At Ji Wenyan’s strong request, the app had been muted, but when he was alone, there was no need for restrictions.
So now, hearing the voice that belonged uniquely to Bai Mengze, Ji Wenyan grinned foolishly again.
It really sounded like her!
Looking at the 2D anime girl in the center of the screen, Ji Wenyan reached out a finger to poke her cheek. In response, the girl pouted angrily and said, ‘Master, you’re so mean! Annoying!’
This made it even more fun. Watching the anime avatar that looked so much like Bai Mengze make all sorts of expressions was highly entertaining.
But Ji Wenyan didn’t forget his goal.
After playing for a while, he opened Bai Mengze’s stats panel.
Name: Bai Mengze
Beauty: 126
Intelligence: 101
Physique: 58
Talent: 35
Aesthetic: 40
Although the plan to study at Bai Mengze’s house had fallen through, her intelligence had already reached the primary level. Only three attributes remained to be upgraded.
Physique and talent could be upgraded together.
But considering his own weak body and the black-hearted system’s refusal to give him any martial arts skills, Ji Wenyan gave up on the idea of teaching her himself.
However, even if he couldn’t do it, money could!
There were plenty of martial arts masters in U City. He’d just hire them to teach Bai Mengze!
Perfect!
As for the remaining aesthetic attribute, he could take Bai Mengze to the art gallery or something this weekend—maybe that would raise it.
Mulling over these plans, Ji Wenyan pulled out a small palm-sized notebook and listed everything he needed to do.
It was convenient to carry around and look at when he had free time.
Contents:
1. Find a few martial arts masters to teach Bai Mengze.
2. Take the math test tomorrow to qualify for the national math competition.
3. On the weekend, take Bai Mengze shopping (art gallery) during the day, and go to the cruise ship for a piano performance in the evening.
Looking at the list, Ji Wenyan added a small note.
Note: The 20th of each month is the repayment deadline.
Thinking of the 1000 star source points he owed the system, Ji Wenyan got a headache. He put the notebook in his pocket, glanced at the clock, and saw it was almost time for dinner.
Mom would probably be home soon.
The ugly daughter-in-law must eventually meet the in-laws—time to take Bai Mengze to meet his mother.
Wait, that analogy seemed a bit off.
Bai Mengze wasn’t ugly at all…
[Random Quest: Wake Bai Mengze early to relieve her nightmare. Reward: 100 star source points. PS: The lock on Bai Mengze’s door has been opened—ensuring unobstructed passage.]
Just as Ji Wenyan was walking toward Bai Mengze’s room, the system’s voice suddenly appeared. Without a second thought, he reached out and opened the door, intending to wake the sleeping Bai Mengze.
But the system hadn’t mentioned… that Bai Mengze, lying on the bed, had pulled her own clothes open!
A flash of white before his eyes left Ji Wenyan frozen in place.
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