31: Jiuyue Mansion

The next morning, patches of bright sunlight fell by the bedside, and the whole room was filled with a lazy tranquility.

Chen Li was sleeping soundly when he vaguely felt something moving gently in his arms.

He opened his eyes groggily and discovered that Liu Yu had woken up at some point; she was nuzzling against his shoulder like a spoiled kitten.

He rubbed his temples; he had certainly drunk a bit too much last night, and his memory was fragmented.

It wasn't until he saw clearly that the person in his arms was Liu Yu that the scenes from last night gradually became clear in his mind.

"Liu Yu, what time is it?"

"It's past ten."

Liu Yu replied lazily, her voice still laced with sleepiness.

Chen Li remembered that he still had to take Meng Yu to buy a house today. He wanted to get up, but he felt dizzy and heavy-headed.

His head was heavy and painful, as if it were being pressed down by something.

He tried to sit up, but immediately felt a wave of dizziness and quickly grabbed the edge of the bed to keep from falling back down.

His whole body was sore and weak, his joints were stiff, and every movement was uncomfortable.

He licked his dry lips; his throat was parched and painful, and his stomach felt slightly nauseous.

The effects of last night's alcohol hadn't worn off yet; he felt as though his strength had been drained, and even raising his hand felt like a struggle.

He leaned against the headboard for a while to recover before finally managing to muster enough energy to get out of bed.

"Why did you drink so much last night? You really don't know how to exercise restraint."

Liu Yu's face turned bright red after she said this.

Hearing Liu Yu say this, Chen Li used the system to scan her, and a set of data appeared before his eyes:

【Liu Yu】

【Affection Level: +18】

【Figure: 86】

【Appearance: 83】

【number of times kun: 9】

【number of kunners: 1】

Looking at these numbers—so high—it was no wonder Liu Yu would say that. Chen Li couldn't help but rub the space between his eyebrows.

After drinking alcohol, he really didn't know how to restrain himself more than usual; he had been a bit too crazy.

"Go wash up. I have things to do later."

"Mm..." Liu Yu replied obediently.

Chen Li picked up his clothes one by one and put them on, planning to return to his Dormitory first to take a shower and change before going to find Meng Yu to buy a house.

Watching Liu Yu limp as she walked, Chen Li transferred sixty thousand yuan to her directly.

It was ten thousand more than agreed. He could certainly give more, but what about next time?

When it comes to paying salaries, the biggest taboo is breaking the rules arbitrarily.

If he gave more this time and less next time, it would only lead to resentment.

This had nothing to do with right or wrong; it was purely human nature. In any case, ensuring she had at least over a hundred thousand in income every month was enough.

He could take her shopping and buy her things when he had time, but the fixed 'salary' had to follow the agreement.

As for whether to increase it in the future, that was a matter for later.

"Why is there extra? Ten thousand?" Liu Yu asked, confused as she looked at the red transfer box in the WeChat chat window.

"Just consider it compensation for you."

Liu Yu bit her lip and suddenly looked at him seriously: "Chen Li, can I be with you? I don't need any status, and I definitely don't want money like this."

Chen Li gazed into her eyes; they seemed to hold a pool of flowing clear spring water, exceptionally bright.

Liu Yu did indeed possess a unique charm. If judged solely by the system score, she might not be as dazzling as Song Lingyun,

but her clear and spirited eyes made her seem particularly real and especially alluring.

As long as they didn't talk about feelings or status, everything else was negotiable. As for the money, he would decide based on how much she needed later.

"Fine, just use the money I gave you this time."

Seeing Chen Li nod in agreement, a bright smile instantly bloomed on Liu Yu's face.

She wrapped her arms tightly around Chen Li's arm, her eyes and brows overflowing with unconcealable joy.

In the future, when she wanted him, she wouldn't make him feel like she was after his money; she would just be purely wanting to 'discuss life' with him.

After dropping Liu Yu off, Chen Li parked the car, contacted Meng Yu, and quickly returned to the Dormitory to take a shower and change his clothes.

His series of smooth, practiced movements left Guo Zihong and the others in the Dormitory stunned. Before they could react, Chen Li had already left.

At the school gate, Meng Yu was already waiting. As soon as she saw Chen Li, she immediately walked up with a smile, affectionately linking her arm with his: "Where's the car?"

"Follow me."

Chen Li led her to the side of the road, where the sleek and elegant Maybach was immediately visible.

Meng Yu didn't know much about cars; she only recognized it as a Mercedes-Benz, but she didn't know the specific model.

"Honey, which Mercedes-Benz model is this? It looks so imposing."

"This is a Maybach, the top-tier series under Mercedes-Benz."

"It's so beautiful," Meng Yu said, walking around the car with admiring eyes. "These lines, this texture—it's really different."

Chen Li opened the car door and gestured for her to get in: "Do you like it? Do you want me to get you a better one too?"

"No, no," Meng Yu quickly waved her hand. "It's too much of a waste of money. My Audi drives just fine, and I don't use it that often anyway. Plus, I've grown attached to it. I'm happy with this one."

As the two chatted and laughed, the car drove steadily toward their destination—Jiuyue Mansion.

This was the Residential Complex that Chen Li had carefully selected after a long time. It was not only one of the most high-end residential areas in Qiongzhou City, but it also boasted an excellent geographical location, with convenient access to transportation in all directions.

A sharp-eyed sales consultant saw the two of them driving a Maybach and immediately approached them enthusiastically:

"Sir, Miss, welcome to Jiuyue Mansion. I am the sales consultant here, Xiao Wang. What type of house are you two looking to see?"

Chen Li nodded. "We'd like to find a Villa that is move-in ready."

"Then you've come to the right place."

The salesperson led them into the Compound with a beaming smile. "The furnished Villas at our Jiuyue Mansion are all designed by renowned designers and use building materials and furniture from top international brands. For example, our kitchen and bathroom systems use the integrated solutions from Villeroy & Boch, and the smart home system features the full suite of Swiss technology from Sedus. Most importantly, all Villas are configured for immediate move-in. From bedding to tableware, from toiletries to refrigerator drinks, we have carefully prepared everything for you."

Walking through the meticulously crafted landscaped gardens, the salesperson continued his professional introduction: "The plot ratio of our Residential Complex is only 1.2, while the greening rate is as high as 45%. Each Villa enjoys complete privacy, and is equipped with 24-hour security and an intelligent security system. Look, the courtyard of the Villa in front has an area of nearly three hundred square meters."

They viewed three Villas in succession. Chen Li thought each one was quite good, but Meng Yu was exceptionally serious, carefully examining every detail.

She would occasionally open closets to check the internal structure, test the soundproofing of the windows, or simulate movement paths in the kitchen.

"The lighting in this one doesn't seem ideal," Meng Yu said softly to Chen Li after finishing the third one. "The master bedroom might get the western sun in the afternoon."

The salesperson immediately chimed in upon hearing this: "Miss Meng really has a sharp eye. Let's take a look at the next one then."