3: Bind the first target

Chen Li jogged, taking three steps in two, and quickly caught up with the hurriedly walking Meng Yu ahead.

"Meng Yu"

The girl turned at the sound of her name, and upon seeing it was him, a flicker of obvious surprise crossed her face: "Chen Li? Why are you still at school?"

In her impression, shouldn't he be on the planned trip with Liu Manman right now?

"Well... that's a long story." Chen Li tugged at the corner of his mouth.

Meng Yu's curiosity was piqued: "Weren't you traveling with Liu Manman? Did you get stood up again?"

Living in the same Dormitory, she had often heard Liu Manman boast about how she had Chen Li wrapped around her finger. At this moment, she instinctively assumed he had been stood up again.

"Nothing, I got cheated on, we broke up..."

"What?" This answer clearly exceeded Meng Yu's expectations, leaving her momentarily speechless.

"It's fine, I was blind before, it's all in the past..."

Chen Li didn't want to waste more words on Liu Manman and quickly changed the subject, "Where are you rushing off to?"

"Oh, I'm going to Wanda to buy some things. The store I like is having its last day of discounts today."

Chen Li's heart stirred; the opportunity had arrived.

"Then, wait for me to go together, okay? I'll run back to the Dormitory, take a quick shower and change. I'll be fast. I need to buy some things too."

Meng Yu hesitated slightly but still nodded: "Hmm... okay, go ahead. I'll wait for you."

Her impression of Chen Li wasn't actually bad. She found him steady and devoted. It was just that Liu Manman didn't know how to cherish him, always ordering him around.

She sometimes even thought that if she could have a boyfriend who truly cared for her like that, she would definitely cherish him.

Chen Li quickly returned to the Dormitory, washed up at top speed, changed into clean clothes, and then took a taxi with Meng Yu to Wanda Plaza.

"What are you going to buy?" Meng Yu asked in the car.

"A few pieces of clothing," Chen Li replied casually, while silently thinking in his mind: "System, bind Meng Yu."

[Binding in progress...]

[Binding completed]

[One target bound: Meng Yu. Current Affection Level: +6]

Upon arriving at Wanda, Meng Yu eagerly headed straight for the store she frequented, with Chen Li naturally following closely behind.

It was evident that Meng Yu loved shopping. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at the various shops along the way.

"Chen Li, didn't you need to buy something too?"

"Mine isn't urgent. I'll accompany you shopping first."

In the store, Meng Yu carefully selected the few items of clothing she had long had her eye on.

Chen Li silently accompanied her the whole time, but in his mind, he was quickly calculating the total price, confirming his balance was enough to cover it.

Luckily, the clothes she chose added up to about five hundred something yuan.

Just as Meng Yu, holding her chosen clothes, walked toward the cashier, ready to scan the code to pay, Chen Li stepped forward sideways,

unobtrusively positioning himself between her and the clerk, while quickly presenting his own phone's payment QR code to the clerk.

"These, I'll take care of them."

He turned his head and smiled at Meng Yu, "Meng Yu, consider it a holiday gift from me."

This swift action and straightforward statement made the female cashier's eyes light up. She couldn't help but give Chen Li a few more glances,

her eyes revealing unconcealed envy—such an active and generous suitor was a rare sight.

However, this sudden move left Meng Yu standing there, stunned.

Her hand holding her phone froze mid-air; her mind couldn't quite process it.

Although her impression of Chen Li had always been decent, what did this sudden generosity of his mean?

Could it be that, heartbroken by Liu Manman, he had now set his sights on her?

"Ding—"

The notification sound of successful payment rang out, followed immediately by the system's voice in his mind, right on schedule:

[Host spent on Meng Yu: 556 yuan]

[Affection Level: +6]

[System credited: 3336 yuan]

[Withdrawable amount: 3336 yuan]

"Success!"

Chen Li was ecstatic internally, his blood surging: I'm going to be filthy rich and rule the world!

He silently thought 'withdraw.' His phone immediately vibrated, and a Bank message arrived: [Industrial and Commercial Bank of China: Income 3336 yuan. Available balance: 4283 yuan]

The process verification was complete; this system was the real deal!

However, this series of actions left Meng Yu somewhat flustered, her cheeks slightly flushed.

She had been pursued before, but those suitors at most gave her things like milk tea, let alone clothes costing several hundred yuan.

Chen Li being so generous greatly surprised her—from what she knew, Chen Li's family wasn't well-off.

He... is he trying to pursue me? What should I do?

After leaving the store, Meng Yu finally couldn't hold back and asked: "Chen Li, you... why did you pay for me? What do you mean by this?"

Chen Li had now calmed down from his immense joy. His mind raced, and he found the most direct reason:

"Meng Yu, before I was blind, only knowing to revolve around Liu Manman. Now I see clearly. I want to pursue you."

Such a straightforward "confession" made the unprepared Meng Yu blush instantly like a ripe apple, stumbling over her words: "You... this... this is too sudden..."

"Come on, I'll take you to buy a bag."

Chen Li didn't give her time to think it over carefully. He directly led the still bewildered Meng Yu towards a nearby bag and luggage store.

He spotted a bag priced at 4199 and asked, "Do you like this one?"

"I like it... but..." Meng Yu's words weren't finished before Chen Li had already scanned the code and paid again.

[Host spent on Meng Yu: 4199 yuan]

[Affection Level: +6]

[System credited: 25194 yuan]

[Withdrawable amount: 25194 yuan]

Withdraw: [Industrial and Commercial Bank of China: Income 25194 yuan. Available balance: 25278 yuan]

Meng Yu looked at the bag costing over four thousand yuan, too shocked to speak.

She loved that bag—the style was beautiful, the texture high-end.

At this moment, looking at Chen Li, she suddenly felt he might actually be a good choice.

[Meng Yu]

[Affection Level: +14]

[Figure: 73]

[Appearance: 68]

[number of times kun: 0]

[number of kunners: 0]

Looking at the updated Affection Level on the panel, Chen Li was overjoyed, knowing he had played this move correctly.

The more he looked at Meng Yu, the more attractive she seemed. She was clearly a walking ATM.

His actions also became bolder. He straightforwardly took her hand: "Come on, let's go look over there. The clothes in that store look good."

"That's 'Zara'! It's too expensive, Chen Li. Let's not go in..."

"It's fine, as long as you like it. Money is no object for us."

...

After this round of shopping, Chen Li's account had been topped up with a full three hundred thousand plus from cashback!

Their hands were filled with numerous shopping bags, almost too many to carry.

Chen Li looked at these shopping bags and even had the fleeting thought of 'just throw them away and buy new ones,' but it was only a thought.

His behavior still needed to be somewhat reasonable. Otherwise, Meng Yu might really think he was crazy, and ruining things wouldn't be worth the gain.

"Chen Li, with all these things, can we still shop?" Meng Yu looked up, her voice unconsciously much closer and more intimate, something even she hadn't noticed...