19: Open the store

[Sister, I'm back from my upgrade! Quick, check if there's anything you want to buy in the mall.]

After Yin Lin left, Fugui's cheerful voice rescued Gao Ying from her embarrassment.

"Oh right, I need to buy the Loss Prevention Card first so I don't have to worry about losing things." Gao Ying hadn't forgotten about this.

However, when she opened the mall, she felt like a deflated balloon.

"I knew the items in this mall wouldn't be cheap. I only have 6 points right now, and the cheapest thing is 10 points—and they're all pretty useless."

Gao Ying was excited to see the dazzling array of items in the mall, but seeing the prices instantly doused her enthusiasm like cold water.

Even that Loss Prevention Card cost points.

[Don't be discouraged, Sister. Since the system upgraded and the mall opened, there are ten lucky draws. Maybe you'll get what you want this time,] Fugui comforted her.

"Really? That's great! I'm going to go wash my hands thoroughly." Hearing that she could draw again, Gao Ying immediately went to the bathroom and scrubbed her hands clean.

When the panel appeared, her heart felt a little nervous.

"Wait, I need my Little Lucky Star to give me some luck."

Xia Yang was practicing his dancing when he heard his exclusive ringtone and immediately went to answer it.

"Sister, what's wrong?"

"Little Lucky Star, Sister is about to work on a big project, so I need the a little happiness you give."

"Sister will definitely get her wish today—more than she wished for. After all, Sister is the best person in the world." The smile on Xia Yang's face couldn't be contained.

To be needed by his sister was truly a happy feeling.

"Alright, I'll take your word for it. If I'm successful today, I'll give you a reward. Bye-bye."

Having received his blessing, Gao Ying began the draw.

[Congratulations to the host for drawing a Loss Prevention Card.]

"Wow! Xia Yang really is my lucky star. This is amazing!" Gao Ying hopped around in excitement.

[Sister, it's also because you have good luck. Keep going!]

Fugui thought: Who would have thought that kid Xia Yang could still have such a huge influence on the system even without his memories from his past life?

Gao Ying continued the draw.

[Congratulations to the host for drawing an Android-exclusive Nano-Repair Kit (a bottle of medicinal liquid shimmering with a mysterious blue light; just one drop can instantly repair scars with immediate effect).]

Gao Ying checked the price of the exclusive Nano-Repair Kit in the mall.

"Fugui, you're robbing me! One bottle actually costs 9,999 points!"

Looking at the price, Gao Ying couldn't help but cry out in surprise.

[Sister, this Nano-Repair Kit is extremely precious, so the price is a bit high.]

[But this bottle you drew will last a long time. You won't think the price is high then,] Fugui replied with a grin.

"Keep this in your storage slot. I wouldn't dare take it out; if it breaks, I'll cry myself to death." Gao Ying placed the item in the system's storage slot.

[Sister, you still need to renew the subscription for this storage slot, or else the items will return to the mall.] Fugui's voice grew smaller as he saw her expression sour.

"How many points for a permanent storage slot?" Gao Ying asked through gritted teeth.

[Sister, don't be angry. This doesn't cost points. You can buy a permanent storage slot for just one billion, but the money has to come from your real-world card.]

"No problem, just deduct it." Hearing that she could use money, Gao Ying waved her hand dismissively.

She currently had over six billion in her real-world card, so taking out one billion was no problem at all.

[Congratulations, Sister, on purchasing a permanent system storage slot.]

Gao Ying continued the draw.

[Congratulations to the host for drawing physical accessories designed by a top designer, wearable by Androids.]

"Wow! Why does this outfit look like it was specifically designed for Yin Lin? A warm gray suit with exquisite tailoring—Yin Lin will definitely look great in it."

Seeing the clothes, Gao Ying imagined the scene of Yin Lin wearing them.

[Sister, your nose is bleeding,] Fugui reminded her faintly.

"What?" Gao Ying nervously wiped her nose, but there was nothing on her hand.

"Fugui, are you itching for a beating? How dare you tease me?" Gao Ying looked at him threateningly.

[I wouldn't dare! My mistake. Sister, please continue the draw,] Fugui hurried to change the subject.

Gao Ying let him off and continued the draw.

The subsequent draws were for beauty products, cars, and such. Gao Ying wasn't disappointed; the first three draws were already quite good.

[Wow! A golden light! The last one must be a grand prize!]

Seeing the golden light from the turntable, Fugui was even more excited than she was.

Gao Ying's spirits lifted at the sight of the golden light. She hadn't expected another Baby waiting for her today; her heart was practically leaping out of her chest.

[Congratulations to the host for drawing a 70% stake in the Ding Tian Auction House.]

[Sister, the system is helping you flesh out your identity. The owner behind this Ding Tian Auction House is extremely mysterious.]

[No one knows, but according to my investigation, this Ding Tian Auction House is an industry of the Hermit Families.]

[After all, they are thousand-year-old families with industries all over the world. Sister, you must draw out all their industries as soon as possible!]

Fugui briefed her on the history of the Ding Tian Auction House.

"Is that Royal Court Decree also a family symbol?" Gao Ying asked, thinking of the decree rewarded by the system.

[Bingo! Sister is very smart to link the decree with the family so quickly.]

"Guibao, send me the specific details of the Ding Tian Auction House."

Since it was now her auction house, Gao Ying had to take it seriously.

From the images, Gao Ying learned about the sudden rise of the Ding Tian Auction House.

In the beginning, some people were jealous of the auction house's business and came to cause trouble.

But without exception, the next day, those troublemakers' families either went bankrupt or ended up in jail.

Some didn't believe it and relied on their family connections to cause trouble.

But the next day, that scion would have a public notice in the newspaper disowning them from their family.

Because there were so many such incidents, later on, anyone who could enter the Ding Tian Auction House didn't dare to act up and just quietly bid on items.

"A Lin, come here for a moment. I have something to discuss with you."

After reviewing the history of the auction house, Gao Ying still called Yin Lin over to discuss it.

While waiting for him, Gao Ying transferred another million to Xia Yang.

"Congratulations, Sister, on the successful completion of your business." Hearing the transfer notification, Xia Yang knew her business was a success and immediately sent a congratulatory message.

[Thank you, my Little Lucky Star. I'll come to you again next time.]

"At your service anytime, Sister." Xia Yang stroked the words "my Little Lucky Star" with his finger, a happy smile appearing on his face.

"Your Highness, is something the matter?" Yin Lin soon arrived in the room.

"It's about the Ding Tian Auction House..." Gao Ying gave him a brief explanation.

The two of them didn't go out all day, staying in the room to organize the auction house matters.

The others, having received the money forwarded by Gao Ying, all went out to have fun.

However, Yin Chan and Yin Yuan did not go out.

They had a rule that there must be at least three death warriors guarding the host.

It just so happened they didn't like going out anyway, so they stayed at the hotel to protect Gao Ying.

By evening, Yin Feng also returned to the hotel.

He showed Gao Ying the charity company and the people he had recruited.

"No need to show me. I trust your work. Is there still money on the card?" Gao Ying directly refused the documents he handed over.