26: First Pot of Gold - 1

While Su Ning sat on the floor mourning her 1,000 yuan, Jiang Ye, on the other end, was holding his phone, listening to the exclamations of three women in the background.

His eyes were glued to the WeChat chat box, quietly waiting for "Yao Yao's" "final verdict" on that 1,000 yuan.

This money, whether given to him, used to treat him, or to buy a gift, would be categorized by the system as a gift, triggering a tenfold cashback.

But if she said something like, "Brother, help me use this money to pass the assessment," then it would all be over.

Jiang Ye's douyin number one just now was a clear message to her: I'm definitely not giving this money back.

Next, it would depend on whether she was sensible and obedient enough to follow the script, making their relationship "pure" and "beautiful," or if she insisted on nitpicking the money's purpose, turning a good "friendship" into a "transaction."

In his view, as long as this Yao Yao had basic IQ and EQ, she should know how to choose—

Say some nice things first, or ask about tomorrow's assessment, and after he gave a positive response, decisively turn the money into a gift, and everyone would be happy in the end.

This was the script Jiang Ye had written for her.

Now, it depended on how the female lead chose.

Time passed minute by minute.

In the voice chat room, Yao Yao's mic was still muted; she was clearly strictly following his instruction to "mute the mic and love in silence."

And Brother Ye didn't show his face again after sending the douyin number one, maintaining an air of "hiding his achievements and fame."

After waiting for about five minutes, WeChat remained quiet.

In the voice chat room, another streamer named Xiao Meng couldn't help but ask curiously, "Sister Minnie, isn't the assessment tomorrow? Why did Sister Yao Yao spend so much today?"

Minnie was also a bit puzzled. "Yeah, Zhi Xia, can Yao Yao's count towards tomorrow? It's still three hours until midnight."

Zhi Xia looked at Yao Yao's avatar, then switched back to WeChat to glance at that "caring" chat screenshot from before. She seemed to understand something and sighed softly.

It seemed Yao Yao had also taken this step, exchanging some "special benefits" for a big spender's generous gifts.

That douyin number one was probably an "advance payment," and the two of them were likely engaged in some indescribable "deep communication" in private right now.

Although she never did such things herself, she didn't look down on sisters in the room like Minnie who relied on this method to get tips.

After all, everyone had their own way of making a living.

She chuckled. "Alright, stop bothering Yao Yao. She might be chatting with her hubby right now."

Minnie, who had several "hubbies," immediately understood and laughed along. "Oh~~ I get it, I get it. Yao Yao is moving up in the world!"

...Twenty minutes later.

Jiang Ye was getting a bit anxious.

There was still no movement on WeChat. Yao Yao hadn't confirmed the purpose of the money, nor had she mentioned the assessment.

Was this woman really that stupid?

Just as he was about to send another message to test the waters, WeChat finally vibrated slightly.

Yao Yao: [Brother Ye, can you help me pass the task tomorrow?]

Seeing this sentence, Jiang Ye was instantly overjoyed!

The fish had finally taken the bait!

She chose to pick up the script he had written!!

He replied instantly and decisively: [I'll help!]

Yao Yao: [Thank you, Brother~]

Jiang Ye: [Don't be so polite, baby. Is there anything else? Anything else you want to say?]

Yao Yao: [Hmm? Oh, right, does Brother want to play games now?]

"..."

Jiang Ye almost spat a mouthful of blood onto the screen.

Damn it!

All you freaking know is playing games, right?

What about the money? Is it just over like that? You're defaulting to giving it to me?

But you have to say it!

If you don't say it, the great system won't recognize it!

He looked at the still empty system account and continued typing to guide her:

[By the way, baby, I haven't asked you yet. Why did you transfer 1,000 yuan to me earlier?]

After typing this, Jiang Ye began to mutter frantically in his heart: Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, hurry up and say you're giving it to me... The other side was silent for a minute.

Just when he thought he'd have to wait for ages again, the reply came.

Yao Yao: [It's a gift~! Yesterday was the first day I met Brother, so today is our 'one-day anniversary' of knowing each other. But I don't know Brother well enough yet and don't know what gifts Brother likes, so Brother can just go buy something yourself~]

Yao Yao: [It's a pity Yao Yao doesn't have much money, otherwise I could have bought a 5090 graphics card for Brother directly. If Brother plays games, you'll definitely like it, right?]

Seeing these two lines, Jiang Ye felt as if his bones had been removed. He suddenly fell backward, collapsing heavily onto the bed.

Immediately after, an indescribable feeling of relief rushed from his heels all the way to the top of his head!

He glanced at the system account—the balance instantly jumped from 0 to 10,000!

[Ding! Detected that the host has received a proactive gift from Su Ning: 1,000 yuan in cash. Triggered 1,000% cashback, obtaining 10,000 yuan.]

It worked! It finally freaking worked!

A wave of immense joy flooded his heart. The corners of Jiang Ye's mouth couldn't stop curling up, the curve growing wider and wider until he finally couldn't help it and began to laugh maniacally on the bed like a madman.

"Hahahaha! I have it! I have it! I'm set for life!"

He sprang up from the bed with a kip-up and spun around twice in the small rental room, dancing with excitement.

Ten thousand yuan! A full ten thousand yuan!

This was the largest single transaction he had received since getting the system!

Even if he never encountered another high-quality target, as long as he could keep this Yao Yao steady, with the various endless "tasks," "PKs," and "assessments" in the voice chat room, he could easily squeeze tens of thousands of yuan out of her in a month!

He had finally taken the first step!

He had finally earned his first pot of gold!

It wasn't easy! Wuwuwuwu!