59: System Tasks

Half an hour later, that hidden door opened silently.

Xu Yan stepped out first, lightly wiping the corner of her lips with her fingertip. She raised her hand to tidy her slightly disheveled hair and the constraints inside that she had long since unfastened.

Chen Li walked out afterward. He hadn't agreed to that kind of request of hers; with a woman like her, he used an almost brutal method... Looking at the back of Xu Yan's top-tier Figure, he once again clearly felt the almost willful power of dominance that wealth brought—

It could easily blur boundaries and make things that were originally impossible become natural and logical.

It's so good to be rich... This thought spread silently in his heart.

In the finance office, Xu Yan efficiently prepared all the payment documents.

Chen Li didn't ask much, simply taking the pen and briskly signing his name where required.

When the POS machine was handed to him, he skillfully swiped the card and entered his password in one smooth motion, as if he were just completing an ordinary purchase.

The moment the transaction was completed, the system's notification sound rang in Chen Li's mind:

【Host spent on Gu Qingcheng: 6,300,000 Yuan】

【Affection Level: +95】

【System Credit Received: 598,500,000 Yuan】

【Withdrawable Balance: 598,500,000 Yuan】

Chen Li suppressed the wild joy in his heart. Receiving six hundred million all at once—this experience was simply too amazing.

He took a deep breath to calm his emotions before walking back to the lounge area where Gu Qingcheng was.

“Why were you gone so long?” Gu Qingcheng looked up, a trace of confusion in her clear eyes.

“Oh, I had to take an important call. Are you finished signing here?” Chen Li changed the subject without batting an eye.

Meanwhile, Xu Yan, who was standing to the side, could be seen swallowing softly, as if savoring the taste from just now.

“I finished signing everything ages ago.” Gu Qingcheng handed over a stack of signed documents.

Xu Yan hurried forward and respectfully took the documents. “I’ll go handle the final procedures for you right now.”

Her voice was slightly raspier than before, and her eyes quickly darted away when they met Chen Li's.

In less than ten minutes, all the procedures were completed.

Xu Yan held three exquisite keys in both hands and solemnly placed them in Gu Qingcheng's hands. “Miss Gu, congratulations on becoming an owner at Qiushui Yunlu. These are the keys to your new home. I wish you a pleasant stay.”

When the cold keys fell into her palm, Gu Qingcheng couldn't help but tighten her grip slightly.

She turned to look at Chen Li, ripples spreading through her beautiful eyes, which were filled with love and gratitude that were about to overflow.

【Gu Qingcheng】

【Affection Level: +100】

【Congratulations to the Host. You have maxed out the Affection Levels of two women, successfully triggering a system mission.】

【Mission Content: Within one month, spend the entirety of Gu Qingcheng's limit, obtain all her personal cashback limits, and conquer her.】

【Mission Reward: Male physique strengthened to peak state.】

【Note: Mission failure will result in the permanent unbinding of the system and the reclamation of all funds currently in the Host's account.】

Looking at the suddenly appearing system prompt, he hadn't expected the system to have missions, and mandatory ones at that.

Chen Li was initially excited by the information, but when he read the warning on the last line, he immediately panicked.

System unbinding? And taking back all the money? How could that be allowed! The price was too high; this was the foundation of his path to the pinnacle of the world.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. Thinking carefully, this mission wasn't actually that hard to complete.

With a rough calculation, her remaining limit was around 1.4 billion.

Based on Gu Qingcheng's current maxed-out Affection Level, spending roughly another fourteen million on her would complete the mission.

As for the other mission—conquering Gu Qingcheng.

Gu Qingcheng's affection for him was already at the maximum. In their daily interactions, the undisguised adoration in her eyes made her feelings more than obvious.

This matter couldn't be rushed, nor did it need to be forced; everything would happen when the time was right. All he needed was a suitable opportunity, and everything would follow naturally.

Besides, if a girl as pure and beautiful as her were to fall into someone else's arms in the future... just imagining that scene made his heart feel stifled.

As for the reward 'Male physique strengthened to peak state,' Chen Li couldn't help but let his imagination run wild.

It probably meant exactly what he thought it did, right? At this thought, a meaningful smile unconsciously tugged at the corner of his mouth.

“Let's go. Let's take a look at your home and see what else needs to be prepared.”

Gu Qingcheng nodded gently and replied obediently, “Mhm, mhm...”

Xu Yan stood at the entrance of the sales office, watching Chen Li and Gu Qingcheng's Figures disappear around the corner.

She picked up her phone and lightly swiped her fingertip across the screen. The wechat interface lit up—she opened the chat box with Chen Li, which contained only one unread transfer message for fifty thousand yuan.

A faint smile played on her lips.

Although Chen Li had clearly stated it was a one-time transaction, Xu Yan firmly believed that as long as this thread remained connected, things were far from over.

Fifty thousand wasn't much, but it was a start. Having his contact information meant there were infinite possibilities.

She put away her phone, straightened the collar of her uniform jacket, and turned to walk back into the sales hall... The two of them stepped into the spacious, bright house once more, but this time, it felt completely different.

Gu Qingcheng was like a bird that had broken free from its cage, moving through every room with light steps, her eyes sparkling with a dreamlike radiance.

Chen Li looked around the luxuriously decorated house, thinking to himself that for a luxury villa like this, never mind the purchase price,

the subsequent property management and maintenance fees alone would be a significant expense. It truly wasn't something an ordinary wealthy person could easily afford.

As he was pondering, he suddenly felt a warm, soft body lean gently against his back.

Gu Qingcheng's arms wrapped around his waist, and her cheek rested lightly against his broad back.

“Brother Chen Li,”

Her voice was as soft as a feather, carrying a hint of uncertain timidness. “Why are you so good to me?”

The soft sensation against his back made Chen Li's body stiffen slightly. He gently pulled her hands away and turned to face her.

Looking into her eyes, which were filled with tears, he decided to be honest.

“Qingcheng, I have my reasons for being good to you.”

He gazed into her eyes. “But you must never wrong yourself because of this. I have to tell you, I already have a girlfriend.”

Gu Qingcheng shook her head stubbornly, tears finally falling. “I don't care. Even if you get married, I'm willing to wait for you here for a lifetime.”

Looking at the unshakable stubbornness in her eyes, the softest part of Chen Li's heart was gently touched.

That gaze held a desperate determination and a pitiable persistence that instantly ignited a strong protective urge within him.

He could no longer restrain his inner impulse and reached out to pull her gently into his arms.

Since their hearts were in sync, they would have to take this step sooner or later. Why bother with feigned restraint or being coy?

Held in Chen Li's arms, Gu Qingcheng heard his powerful heartbeat and felt the warmth of his embrace, feeling like she was the happiest person in the world at this moment.

As their eyes met, sparks seemed to fly in the air. Gu Qingcheng closed her eyes, and Chen Li slowly lowered his head, gently kissing her lips.

Gu Qingcheng responded clumsily, her hands unconsciously climbing onto his shoulders as she allowed herself to drown in this long-awaited kiss... As the passion deepened, Gu Qingcheng's breathing grew heavy, her voice carrying a slight sob: “Chen... Brother Chen Li... I... let's go to the bedroom...”