140: five days of abstinence from alcohol

...Now, on the other side of the story.

Lei Jun returned home. As soon as she opened the door, a white figure swiftly pounced towards her.

It was her pet.

Having not seen her for nearly a month, her pet clearly missed her immensely.

It kept rubbing its little head against Lei Jun's leg, its tail held high, emitting a contented 'purr-purr' sound, occasionally giving Lei Jun's hand a lick with its pink little tongue.

Lei Jun bent down and picked up her pet, only then realizing that after this month-plus apart, it had actually grown quite a bit, gained weight, and felt heavy in her arms.

She smiled and stroked her pet's head.

"Did you miss me?"

Her pet seemed to understand her words, rubbing its face against her cheek and producing an even louder purr.

For the next half hour or so, Lei Jun played with her pet.

Tired from playing, her pet curled up on her lap, closed its eyes, and fell asleep, its little paws twitching gently now and then as if dreaming a pleasant dream.

Seeing her pet so well cared for, glossy and sleek, Lei Jun nodded with satisfaction.

During her time away, this little creature had been her biggest concern.

It seemed now that Su Qing had truly taken her parting instructions to heart and executed them exceptionally well.

Such conscientiousness was commendable.

She took out her phone and dialed Su Qing's number.

"Su Qing, it's me, Lei Jun."

"I just got back to Longcheng and saw my pet. It's being taken care of very well. Thank you for your hard work."

On the other end of the line, Su Qing felt overwhelmed by the unexpected honor.

"Miss Lei, you're too kind. This is all just part of my job. Your pet is very well-behaved; it's my honor to care for it."

Su Qing held the phone, her heart racing a bit.

Receiving praise from a prominent figure like Lei Jun filled her with immense excitement and joy.

It made her feel her work had received the highest recognition.

Hearing a simple 'thank you for your hard work' from Lei Jun felt more rewarding to her than receiving a generous salary.

Lei Jun continued, "I've just returned from Shanghai and would like to invite you to dinner as a token of my appreciation."

Su Qing hurriedly declined, "Ah? No, no, Miss Lei, that's really not necessary. Please don't go to the trouble. It's truly just my duty..."

At that moment, Lei Jun heard a younger female voice in the background over the phone and casually asked, "Is Su Ya with you?"

Su Qing replied, "Yes, Miss Lei. My sister is off work today and happens to be here with me."

Remembering that diligent and responsible Professional Organizer, Lei Jun said into the phone, "Have Su Ya come along too. She was also very meticulous in helping me organize and maintain my walk-in closet; everything is neat and orderly."

Beside her, Su Ya, hearing Lei Jun's clear voice over the phone actually mentioning her and offering praise, was also extremely pleased.

Being personally praised by this deeply influential Miss Lei was a tremendous honor for her.

Su Qing still wanted to politely refuse, "Miss Lei, how could we impose? It's really not necessary..."

But Lei Jun gave them no chance to argue.

"It's no trouble at all. It's settled then."

"Tonight at seven, we'll meet at 'Cloud Top Pavilion' for dinner. You can head there directly; I've already reserved a private room."

"Cloud Top Pavilion?"

Hearing the name, both Su Qing and Su Ya were stunned.

Cloud Top Pavilion was one of Longcheng's most top-tier restaurants, located on the top floor of the city's tallest skyscraper in the downtown area, offering a panoramic night view of the entire city.

The minimum per-person expenditure there started at three thousand yuan.

They had never imagined they would one day get to dine there.

"Miss Lei, this... this is too extravagant. Perhaps we should go somewhere else," Su Qing said, feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the honor.

"We're going to 'Cloud Top Pavilion.' I don't fancy anywhere else," Lei Jun stated firmly. "Get ready a bit earlier. I'll be waiting for you there tonight."

After hanging up, Su Qing and Su Ya exchanged a glance, both seeing excitement and exhilaration in each other's eyes.

Su Ya eagerly said, "Sis, let's hurry and get ready! I want to wear my newly bought dress and do a beautiful makeup look!"

Su Qing smiled and nodded. "Alright, we need to prepare properly and not let down Miss Lei's thoughtful gesture."

Being able to dine at Cloud Top Pavilion wasn't just a simple meal; it was a recognition of their work by Miss Lei, something they had to take seriously... Meanwhile, Lei Jun was on her way to Cloud Top Pavilion.

Inside the car, she habitually summoned the system interface in her mind.

She discovered the system had issued a new task.

[godly tycoon mission: The host is requested to abstain from alcohol for five days. Task Reward: 5000 godly tycoon coins.]

[The origins of alcohol are ancient and far-reaching, permeating the fabric of human civilization...]

[Attempting to abstain from alcohol is both a rejection of certain unproductive socializing to focus on oneself and an experience of maintaining constant clarity and control over body and mind.]

"Abstain from alcohol for five days?"

Lei Jun raised an eyebrow slightly, finding this task rather interesting.

She had initially thought she might have a small drink to relax during tonight's dinner, but it seemed that was out of the question now.

However, this task hardly posed a challenge for her.

She herself had no dependency on alcohol; drinking was more about social occasions or occasionally lifting her mood, never reaching the point of addiction.

Going five consecutive days without alcohol would have almost zero impact on her daily life.

For someone with an alcohol addiction, this task might be as difficult as scaling the heavens, requiring immense willpower to fight both physiological and psychological dependence.

But for her, it seemed somewhat too simple.

Five thousand godly tycoon coins were practically being handed to her for free.

Heh, a pretty good task... Stepping into Cloud Top Pavilion, the ambiance went without saying—a blend of ultimate luxury and understated elegance, and the position overlooking Longcheng's dazzling nightscape was impeccable.

Lei Jun had already reserved an extremely private room. Su Qing and Su Ya arrived shortly after, clearly having dressed up carefully, their faces unable to conceal their nervousness and excitement.

Lei Jun took the menu and ordered several of the restaurant's signature dishes.

Pan-seared foie gras with port wine sauce, Black truffle wild mushroom soup, Slow-cooked M9+ Wagyu sirloin, Bluefin tuna otoro sashimi, and a Molecular gastronomy dessert.

She ordered very quickly.

The taste of the dishes naturally lived up to their price and reputation.

The foie gras was rich and unctuous, melting in the mouth; the Wagyu was cooked to perfection, juicy and full-bodied with a rich, fatty aroma; the tuna otoro was exceptionally fresh, sweet, and delicious. Each dish was like a meticulously designed work of art, offering a top-tier experience for both the eyes and the palate.

Midway through the meal, as the atmosphere relaxed slightly, Lei Jun gently dabbed the corner of her mouth with a napkin, her gaze calm as she looked at the Su sisters and got down to business.

"Su Qing, Su Ya."

"There's something I need to tell you. I'm about to attend university in Shanghai and will be living there as my primary residence for a long time to come."

Seeing a hint of surprise appear on their faces, she continued:

"Therefore, I am formally inviting you."

"Su Qing, I would like to hire you as my Full-time Personal Life Manager, responsible for all daily matters at my residence in Shanghai. Occasionally, when I return to Longcheng, I'll also need you to look after things here. Regarding salary, it will be sixty thousand per month."