26: Bind a second target

Qin Xiaomeng's life was not as glamorous as it appeared on the surface; every time she faced that man, she felt as if something was blocking her heart.

They had met at a sisters' party, and he had pursued her relentlessly.

He gave her designer bags and luxury jewelry as if they cost nothing, promising her a life of luxury.

Finally, under the offensive of sugar-coated bullets, she fell.

She gave him her most precious first time. At that time, he gave her fifty thousand as a 'meeting gift,' and after that, a fixed thirty thousand a month for living expenses.

Until recently, she had acted spoiled to get him to buy this car, the price of which was her monthly allowance dropping to twenty thousand.

But the car was in his name, and the house she lived in was also his property.

Qin Xiaomeng gradually realized that what she truly possessed was only that monthly fee, which could be cut off at any time.

What made her even more anxious was that his original wife had recently been investigating his mistresses everywhere.

However, having this money every month did indeed allow her to live a different life among her classmates.

While others were still budgeting for a cup of milk tea, she could casually treat her entire Dormitory to afternoon tea or dinner.

While her roommates agonized over the cost-effectiveness of daily necessities, she was already using the latest phone model.

The cosmetics she used and the bags she carried were all designer brands. In everyone's eyes, Qin Xiaomeng was a genuine rich girl.

She gradually became intoxicated by the feeling of being surrounded by envious gazes—living in a high-end apartment, having tens of thousands in pocket money every month, and looking glorious in her Moments.

Until that day when she bumped into Chen Li at the 4S dealership, the scene of him calmly paying in full for a Maybach was like a brand, deeply etched into her mind.

Young, handsome, and even wealthier than her current benefactor—this was simply the destination she dreamed of.

Meeting again today, she was certain it was an arrangement of fate.

Relying on her own assets, she believed she could definitely move Chen Li.

From Chen Li's reaction to her testing just now, he indeed couldn't resist her charm. Now she just had to wait for him to contact her... At this moment, Chen Li, driving the Maybach through the streets, was enjoying the pleasure brought by the luxury car.

He drove aimlessly, as if wanting to vent his years of longing for cars all at once.

Every man has a dream car in his heart, just as ancient men loved the Ferghana Horse.

This was not just a love for the vehicle, but also a symbol of status—though Chen Li didn't care about such empty fame.

Having had his fill of driving, Chen Li drove the Maybach past a bustling commercial district when his gaze was caught by the eye-catching red sign of Yueba-ke.

He suddenly thought of those elite Figures in movies and TV shows, the dashing image of driving while drinking coffee, and on a whim, he also wanted to experience this petty bourgeois sentiment.

Parking the car steadily in a spot, he strolled toward the coffee shop.

The afternoon sun was warm, spilling through the glass curtain wall onto the polished floor.

The queue for ordering wasn't long, with about four or five people in front.

Just as he looked down at his phone, he suddenly felt a light bump on his back.

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."

A crisp female voice came from behind, "I didn't mean to, I'm really sorry."

Chen Li turned around and saw a girl in a light blue dress looking at him with an apologetic face.

She wasn't exactly stunning; she wore light makeup, had large eyes, and slightly full lips, but overall she looked quite pleasant.

Out of habit, he subconsciously activated the system scan:

[Zhao Yue]

[Affection Level: +2]

[Figure: 54]

[Appearance: 79]

[number of times kun: 0]

[number of kunners: 0]

Seeing the data appearing on the system panel, Chen Li couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

An Affection Level of +2? Did this girl develop affection just by bumping into him?

Her Appearance was quite pretty, just a bit short, no wonder her Figure was only 54, but the 'double zero' data still piqued his interest.

He wondered if he should bind this target, or maybe get in touch first to see?

"It's okay."

Chen Li showed a gentle smile, "My name is Chen Li. I happen to be buying coffee too, how about together? My treat."

The girl obviously didn't expect to receive such an invitation, her cheeks flushing slightly: "I... my name is Zhao Yue, then... then thank you."

"What would you like to drink? I'll order for you, go find a seat first."

"Just a cappuccino is fine," Zhao Yue said softly. As she turned to find a seat, the corners of her mouth curled up involuntarily.

In fact, bumping into Chen Li just now was not an accident at all.

As early as when Chen Li was parking, she had noticed this luxury car and the young man getting out of it from not far away.

So she had a sudden inspiration and deliberately leaned toward Chen Li, pretending to accidentally bump into him, wanting to use this to create an opportunity to talk.

But what she never expected was that things progressed so smoothly.

She had originally rehearsed several scripts in her mind and prepared various excuses, but they weren't needed at all.

Chen Li was actually more proactive than she had anticipated. Within a few words, it seemed as if he had already fallen firmly into her 'trap.'

This effortless success actually made her feel a bit unreal.

After a while, Chen Li walked over carrying two cups of coffee and handed one to Zhao Yue.

He decided to get straight to the point, not wanting to waste too much time on such testing.

"Zhao Yue, if you don't mind me asking, do you have a boyfriend now?"

Zhao Yue was stunned by this blunt question, almost choking on her coffee.

She lowered her head, pretending to be shy as she toyed with the straw: "Not yet."

"Then... can I pursue you?"

Chen Li thought to himself, she's just a tool, no need to be so serious.

"How can you be like this?"

Zhao Yue gave him a flirtatious glare, but her heart was blooming with joy, "Saying such things on the first meeting, isn't that too frivolous?"

[Zhao Yue]

[Affection Level: +12]

Looking at the Affection Level jumping on the system panel, Chen Li smiled knowingly.

It seemed this girl didn't dislike his directness; instead, she really went for it.

Chen Li shrugged, "The first moment I saw you, I felt you were very special."

"Pursuing a girl requires some sincerity, right?"

Zhao Yue tilted her head and said half-jokingly, "At least you should give a bag or something to show it?"

A total materialistic girl, exactly the kind of money-making target Chen Li needed.

"What's so hard about that?"

Chen Li stood up readily, "Let's go buy one now."

Looking at Chen Li's unhesitating attitude, Zhao Yue felt both surprised and secretly delighted.

The moment he stood up, Chen Li thought to himself: "System, bind Zhao Yue."

[Binding...]

[Binding complete]

[One slot bound: Zhao Yue, current Affection Level: +12]

[Note: Binding slots are full]

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