120: To endure what others cannot endure, to be capable of what others cannot be capable of.

After Liu Nansheng's feelings became clear, Chen Li felt the pressure on his shoulders suddenly lighten.

Everything was progressing in the expected direction, which put him in an exceptionally good mood.

He drove straight to the county's most upscale shopping center—Wangfujing Haicheng Plaza.

The Shopping Mall was brightly lit, with dazzling shops lining both sides of the spacious corridors, their exquisite windows shining brilliantly under the soft lights.

Liu Nansheng gently held Chen Li's hand as the two strolled across the mirror-like floor; the bustling scene around her left her somewhat dazzled.

Chen Li didn't want to waste time and led her directly to the boutique women's clothing section on the second floor.

Looking around, the variety of brand specialty stores was overwhelming.

Most of the shop signs were in English that she couldn't understand, with few big brands as familiar as LV.

Although Chen Li didn't know much about these women's clothing brands, he could tell from the store decor and displays that they were high-end.

Liu Nansheng was even more overwhelmed by the sight.

She usually bought clothes at budget shops, spending at most a few dozen yuan, and had never stepped foot into such an upscale store.

The dresses hanging in the windows had fabrics that looked unique, and their tailoring was as exquisite as a work of art.

She cautiously reached out to touch the cuff of a dress; the feel was smooth and delicate, truly a world apart from the cheap clothes she usually wore.

Chen Li discovered that the prices here ranged from several thousand to tens of thousands; while not comparable to top luxury brands, they were the highest tier in the county.

Liu Nansheng was well aware of Chen Li's wealth, but whenever she caught a glimpse of the price tags, she couldn't help but mutter softly: "This is too expensive..." Chen Li saw her concern and gently put his arm around her shoulder: "Try on whatever you like, don't look at the price."

Seeing his determined gaze, Liu Nansheng swallowed the refusal that was on the tip of her tongue.

She understood that these expenses were truly just a drop in the bucket compared to his net worth of billions.

Thinking of this, she finally let go of her mental burden and began to choose seriously.

Over two hours passed, and they had visited almost the entire women's clothing section.

By the time the last item was packed, the floor was covered with shopping bags of all sizes, totaling more than twenty.

From undergarments to handbags, everything was included; just moving these shopping bags to the car took quite a bit of effort.

[Host spent 691,030 yuan on Liu Nansheng]

[Affection Level: +89]

[System Credit: 61,501,670 yuan]

[Total Withdrawals Available: 4,137,361,670 yuan]

Looking at the System prompts, Chen Li smiled with satisfaction.

Although this expenditure was only a fraction of the total, every little bit counts.

According to the current Affection Level, spending another six million or so would complete the quota—the future looked bright.

He had already thought about what to buy next; since Liu Nansheng had nowhere to live in her hometown and his parents didn't want to change houses, why not take this opportunity to purchase a Villa?

It could serve as a residence for Liu Nansheng and provide a comfortable environment for his parents... By the time they left the brightly lit Shopping Mall, it was late at night.

They had no plans to go anywhere else and drove straight to the most upscale Hotel in the county.

He skillfully handled the check-in at the front desk, while Liu Nansheng kept her arm tightly linked with his, her head bowed shyly.

She could feel the gazes from the front desk staff, which made her even more flustered.

The elevator rose slowly; they were the only two in the small space.

She knew very well what might happen tonight; it was all coming so fast, leaving her both expectant and afraid.

What she feared most wasn't anything else, but the worry that Chen Li would lose interest after having her and eventually abandon her.

This thought was like a thorn stuck in her heart.

Even when treated that way by her family, she hadn't been this scared.

But at the thought of potentially losing Chen Li, she felt a wave of suffocating panic.

Now, she had staked almost everything on Chen Li; if even this last support was gone, she would truly have nothing left to live for.

Don't think about it; since things have come this far, further worries are futile.

If Chen Li really were the type to abandon someone after using them, she could only accept her fate.

Entering the spacious suite, Chen Li carefully checked every corner to confirm there were no safety hazards.

Chen Li walked into the room and looked around casually, actually checking if the room environment was safe.

Once he confirmed there were no issues, his heart started racing, and he considered that it might be better to leave quickly.

Honestly, it wasn't that he didn't want to stay, but that he didn't dare to.

If it were an ordinary girl like Meng Yu, he might still be able to control himself.

But the person before him was Liu Nansheng—not only did she look like a celestial being, but she was also the goddess he hadn't even dared to dream of during his entire student days.

Being alone in a room like this, he really couldn't guarantee he could stay calm.

This situation was too dangerous, like having a powder keg next to him that could ignite at any moment.

He would take her to buy a Villa tomorrow; what should happen would happen eventually, so why rush it all in one night?

As the saying goes, those who achieve great things must endure what others cannot and do what others cannot.

The most important thing now was to finish the System task; he couldn't let an impulsive moment delay the main business.

"Nansheng, you rest here tonight. I'm going home first."

"You... aren't you going to stay here with me?" Liu Nansheng blurted out, her entire face turning bright red immediately.

The thought of staying alone in this unfamiliar Hotel made her feel afraid.

Growing up, she had never stayed in a Hotel before.

She took a step forward, gently grabbing Chen Li's hand, her voice carrying a plea: "Stay with me, okay? I'm... scared to be alone."

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Chen Li's internal struggle intensified.

He was well aware of the risks of staying overnight, but thinking of everything she had gone through today—being forced to leave home—it would be too cruel to leave her alone in a Hotel now.

He sighed and finally nodded: "Alright, I'll stay with you."

At worst, I'll just sleep on the sofa...