[Congratulations to the host for leveling up again!]
[Every second you exist in this world, you earn 0.8 yuan.]
[Name: Jiang Cheng.]
[Age: 18 years old.]
[Height: 182 cm.]
[Appearance: 85 points.]
[Level: 6.]
[System Reserve Funds: 4890 yuan. (Withdrawable at any time)]
[System: 0.8 yuan/second.]
[Upgrade Experience: 5 million/10 million.]
Jiang Cheng looked at the system prompt and was instantly thrilled.
He spent 5 million and got a critical hit of 85 million.
In just one day, he owned five houses, and his net worth soared to over 100 million.
Jiang Cheng hoped for more of these critical cards in the future.
Moreover, the system had directly leveled up, reaching level six.
He earned 0.8 yuan every second, 48 yuan a minute, and nearly 70,000 yuan a day.
Is this what life is like after getting a cheat code?
After finishing the paperwork, several homeowners and supervisors eagerly asked for Jiang Cheng's contact information, saying they could reach out if there were any issues with the houses.
After exchanging contacts, they also invited Jiang Cheng for a meal, but he politely declined.
"Xiao Xia, come with me," Jiang Cheng said.
Seeing Jiang Cheng decline their invitations and then call for the young Xiao Xia, everyone had a look of sudden realization.
The male supervisor knowingly said to Xiao Xia, "Xiao Xia, Mr. Jiang helped you complete the commission for five houses. You should treat Mr. Jiang to a nice dinner tonight. You don't need to go to the company today; spend some quality time with Mr. Jiang."
"Yes, I understand, Supervisor," Xiao Xia nodded, a bit flustered but obedient.
After everyone left, Xiao Xia nervously bowed to Jiang Cheng and said, "Mr. Jiang, I'm really grateful to you. Let me treat you to a meal."
Jiang Cheng waved his hand, "Give me your bank account number, and I'll transfer the money to you."
Xiao Xia understood what Jiang Cheng meant. Initially, she was eager for the promise Jiang Cheng had mentioned.
But now she had already received a 2% commission. Although she might have to share some with the company, it was still tens of thousands.
"No need, Mr. Jiang. I've already received my commission. I can't take more money from you. I've been compensated," Xiao Xia said sincerely.
Jiang Cheng understood Xiao Xia's internal struggle. Kids from the mountains were just kind-hearted and straightforward.
"Think it over. Opportunities like this don't come around often, and you won't always be lucky enough to meet someone like me. Next time, you might encounter a client who dislikes your questions or has certain demands, like asking you to sleep with them. I said I'd give you the money, so you should take it. Life doesn't offer many opportunities; seize them when they come, or you might regret it when you need money later."
Jiang Cheng's realistic words suddenly enlightened Xiao Xia.
Her once innocent and clear eyes suddenly filled with panic.
She understood the male supervisor's suggestion to spend quality time with Jiang Cheng, a phenomenon not uncommon in real estate transactions.
Jiang Cheng was right; society isn't an ivory tower. Hard work, honesty, and kindness don't necessarily bring wealth. On the contrary, if you're willing to endure hardship, you'll face endless challenges.
Her family's situation wasn't good, so what right did she have to think of others? And what right did she have to refuse a windfall?
Xiao Xia looked down at her small bag bought from a street stall.
She gritted her teeth, unzipped it, and handed Jiang Cheng the new bank card she had recently obtained, gratefully saying, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang. Meeting you is my good fortune."
Jiang Cheng took Xiao Xia's bank card, opened his mobile banking app, and quickly transferred the 350,000 yuan difference to her.
Jiang Cheng wasn't a saint. His initial intention was just to have Xiao Xia help lower the house prices to 1 million each. After all, compared to buying houses for 800,000 or 900,000, the critical hit multiplier for five 1-million-yuan houses was much more impressive.
And indeed, Jiang Cheng received an 85 million reward from these five houses, so he didn't mind giving Xiao Xia the 350,000 yuan.
"It's transferred. I'll be going now. I hope you encounter more good luck in Rongcheng."
Xiao Xia took her bank card. For someone from a poor family, receiving 350,000 yuan in an afternoon was overwhelming, leaving her a bit at a loss.
Watching Jiang Cheng leave, Xiao Xia mustered the courage to catch up, "Mr. Jiang, can I have your contact information?"
Seeing Jiang Cheng looking at her, Xiao Xia blushed and lowered her head, "I know an ordinary girl like me might not be worthy of your contact, but I'll work hard to improve. If possible, I'd like to sincerely treat you to a meal when you have time. Would that be okay?"
Xiao Xia awkwardly expressed her gratitude.
Jiang Cheng looked at Xiao Xia, who was staring at the ground with her head down, and couldn't help but smile and shake his head.
He checked Xiao Xia's favorability value towards him, which had jumped from 50 to 78 points.
Jiang Cheng took out his phone and opened his QR code, "Scan it. I don't have time today; I'll find you for a meal next time."
Seeing Jiang Cheng agree, Xiao Xia quickly took out her phone, nervously opened her WeChat, and swiftly scanned Jiang Cheng's QR code.
Jiang Cheng noticed Xiao Xia's phone with a cracked screen, his eyebrow twitching slightly, but he said nothing. After all, the money was hers now, and how she spent it was her business.
At that moment, the system chimed with a "ding."
[Due to your reasonable choice of consumption for the first time, the system rewards the host with a [Clearance Card].] You are reading on g.com, the official source.
[Use this card on any goddess with an appearance score over 90, and you'll activate the Happiness Multiplier Function. The card will calculate cashback based on frequency and the other party's satisfaction. This card can only be used once.]
Jiang Cheng looked at the card and suddenly felt the system was up to something questionable.
Is this the clearance he imagined?
Was he misunderstanding?
But is this system serious?
Why is it teaching him questionable things? However, under the pressure of money, Jiang Cheng decided to find an opportunity to use this card properly.
***
Half an hour later, Jiang Cheng drove to the parking lot of a mall near his home.
After all, suddenly having a car would be hard to explain to his parents.
In Yujing Community, Jiang Cheng returned home.
He saw his mom, Li Yan, bringing out a plate of sliced fruit from the kitchen.
Seeing Jiang Cheng enter, Li Yan looked him up and down, "Oh, I wondered who it was. You still remember to come home, huh?"
Hearing Li Yan's slightly complaining tone, Jiang Cheng picked up a piece of watermelon and took a bite, "Mom, the watermelon you bought today is pretty sweet, not bad~"
Li Yan rolled her eyes at him, took the plate, and placed it in front of Jiang Jianming in the living room.
Jiang Cheng followed behind, calling out, "Dad."
Jiang Jianming didn't say much. After glancing at Jiang Cheng, he asked, "Didn't you say you wanted to go on a graduation trip? Have you decided where to go?"
Jiang Cheng wasn't surprised by his parents' reactions. Although he was the only child, they had always given him a lot of freedom.
But it was also because Jiang Cheng hadn't done anything outrageous, so they trusted him.
While eating the chilled watermelon, Jiang Cheng said, "I want to go to the Magic Capital. After looking around, I still prefer a more prosperous area. I want to apply to Magic Capital University and check out the environment first."
(PawRead P/N: The 'Magic Capital' refers to Shanghai, China, which earned this nickname due to its prosperity.)
Jiang Jianming had no objections, "It's your decision. Your mom will transfer the travel expenses to you, and you can handle it yourself."
Li Yan rolled her eyes at Jiang Jianming, "You're spoiling him."
Though she said that, Li Yan immediately picked up her phone and transferred 30,000 yuan to Jiang Cheng's WeChat.
Seeing the WeChat notification light up, Jiang Cheng gladly accepted his parents' love and cheerfully said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!"
Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan