54: Chapter 54 Tencent Shares? Awesome!

When the sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains into the bedroom, Li Xue rolled over in a daze. She reached out to touch the space beside her, her palm meeting a patch of warm skin—Jiang Jing was still there.

She hummed with satisfaction and snuggled into his embrace.

"Awake?"

Jiang Jing's voice came from above, carrying the unique huskiness of someone who had just woken up. Li Xue opened her eyes, meeting Jiang Jing's deep gaze.

He had just woken up and was leaning against the headboard, watching her, his fingers idly twirling a lock of her hair.

"Mmm..." Li Xue was just about to speak when she suddenly noticed something new on the nightstand. "What's this?"

She reached out to pick up the exquisite glass bottle; the liquid inside shimmered with a dreamy blue halo in the morning light.

"For you." Jiang Jing propped himself up, his chest pressing against her back, his chin resting on her shoulder. "beauty serum."

Li Xue shook the bottle curiously. "It's so beautiful... What brand is this?"

"You can't buy this on the market." Jiang Jing's lips brushed against her earlobe. "Apply this, and your skin will remain in its best condition for the next five years."

Li Xue blinked, not processing it for a moment. "What?"

"Try it." Jiang Jing helped her unscrew the cap, and a fresh scent of gardenias immediately filled the air, identical to the scent on Li Xue herself.

Half-doubting, Li Xue poured a few drops into her palm. The moment the liquid touched her skin, a strange, cooling sensation seeped in, as if every pore had been awakened.

She gently patted the liquid onto her face, and as her fingertips grazed her cheeks, she clearly felt her skin becoming smoother and more delicate.

"How does it feel?" Jiang Jing asked.

"It's cool and very comfortable..." Li Xue said, then suddenly widened her eyes. "Wait!"

She threw off the covers and jumped out of bed, running barefoot to the dressing mirror, touching her face in disbelief—

The faint dark circles under her eyes had vanished, her skin radiated a near-translucent glow, and even the barely visible pores on the sides of her nose had become as delicate as porcelain.

She leaned closer to the mirror; she could even see a healthy glow on the surface of her skin, like polished jade.

"This... how is this possible?" She turned to look at Jiang Jing, her voice trembling. "What kind of black technology is this?"

Jiang Jing leaned lazily against the headboard, appreciating her surprised expression. "Do you like it?"

Li Xue didn't answer; instead, she threw herself back onto the bed, crashing into Jiang Jing's arms. Her arms wrapped tightly around his neck with enough force to almost make him gasp for air.

"I love it! Thank you!" Her voice was muffled against the crook of his neck, filled with irrepressible joy. "I've never received a gift like this before!"

[ Li Xue Favorability + 2 ] (Currently 92)

[ Lucky Draw Chances + 1 ]

"That happy?" Jiang Jing cupped her head and pulled her back slightly so he could clearly see her expression.

Li Xue's eyes were slightly red, but the corners of her mouth were turned up high.

She cupped Jiang Jing's face and gave him a heavy kiss. "This is more precious than any bag or jewelry! You have no idea how much money we girls spend on our faces..."

Her fingers unconsciously stroked her cheeks; the texture was indeed completely different from before, as if she had returned to her state at sixteen, or perhaps even better.

Jiang Jing looked at the system notification and suddenly felt that the 100 million spent was well worth it.

Watching Li Xue excitedly pick up the mirror to look at herself from every angle, her wide smile never faltered.

Jiang Jing realized he had underestimated the temptation of a beautiful face for a woman.

If this stuff were sold to the wives of those billionaires, they would probably buy it for a billion a bottle.

Of course, Jiang Jing wouldn't do that. Being someone with a system, doing things like earning a price difference would be a bit embarrassing.

[ Ding! System Notification: You have two unused lucky draw chances. Would you like to draw now? ]

The system's notification sound suddenly rang in his mind, and Jiang Jing remembered that both Zhou Wenying and Li Xue's favorability had increased, earning him system rewards that he hadn't used yet. Plus, there was still a small gift box; he wondered what good things he could open from it.

"Draw!" Jiang Jing commanded without hesitation.

[ Drawing... ]

[ Congratulations: Obtained Master-level Eloquence skill ]

[ Skill Description: With this skill, you will possess the linguistic expression abilities of a world-class orator. Whether it is public speaking, business negotiations, or daily communication, you will be able to handle it with ease, speaking with wit and eloquence. When negotiating with others, the success rate will increase by an additional 50%. ]

A warm current instantly surged into Jiang Jing's brain, and countless speaking techniques, linguistic arts, and psychological knowledge flooded in like a tidal wave.

He felt his thinking become clearer and his vocabulary explode; he could even think of a dozen different ways to express the same meaning.

"This skill is not bad!" Jiang Jing said to himself. He also had Master-level Business Talent; the combined effect of these two things was far more than 1+1=2.

[ Continue drawing? ]

"Continue!"

[ Drawing... ]

[ Congratulations: Obtained Master-level Singing skill ]

[ Skill Description: With this skill, you will possess the singing level of a world-class singer, with a wide vocal range, perfect pitch, and vivid emotional expression. ]

Another warm current, this time concentrated in his throat and chest cavity. Jiang Jing felt as if his vocal cords had been reshaped, and his breathing method had also changed.

He couldn't help but hum a melody; his voice was rich and powerful, the transition between high and low notes silky smooth, comparable to a professional singer.

"It's too magical..." Jiang Jing touched his throat, unable to believe that the wonderful sound from just now had come out of his own mouth. Although this thing might not have much use, who would complain about having more skills?

[ Open the mysterious small gift box? ]

"Open!"

[ Opening small gift box... ]

[ Congratulations: Obtained 1% shares of Tencent Group ]

[ The share certificates and related documents have been placed in your car; all legal procedures have been completed. ]

Jiang Jing was shocked.

1% of Tencent Group shares?! That was a behemoth of a company with a market value of nearly 600 billion USD; 1% meant 6 billion USD!

Although with his current situation and the system, he would soon be able to earn tens of billions, Tencent Group shares were not just about money—this meant he had officially entered the top-tier capital circle and possessed the power to influence the internet industry!

"System, you're too awesome!" Jiang Jing couldn't help but exclaim. With this 1% share, his future plans could be carried out even better.

Suddenly, a phone ringtone broke the silence. The screen displayed an unfamiliar number from Shenzhen.