Lin Feng stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his only decent outfit—a plain but well-fitted button-up and slacks. His reflection stared back, looking halfway between a broke student and a struggling salaryman.
[Ding! New Mission: Impress Su Yuyan!]
[Requirement: Take her out for a high-class dinner. No cheap restaurants allowed.]
[Reward: 2x Favorability Boost + Additional System Bonus (???)]
Lin Feng sighed. A high-class dinner? His 5,000 yuan starting balance suddenly felt like pocket change.
Still, he had no choice but to move forward. He took a deep breath and messaged Su Yuyan.
Lin Feng arrived 10 minutes early, scanning the restaurant's elegant chandeliers, fine-dining atmosphere, and ridiculous menu prices.
"This system really knows how to bleed me dry…" he muttered.
Just then, a familiar cold and elegant voice interrupted his thoughts.
"You're early."
Lin Feng turned to see Su Yuyan, dressed in a sleek black dress, hair tied up in a neat bun. She looked like a woman who belonged in this world of luxury—and he absolutely did not.
[Ding! Su Yuyan's presence naturally lowers your confidence. Stay calm, rookie.]
"…Shut up," Lin Feng muttered under his breath.
Su Yuyan raised an eyebrow. "What?"
"Ah—nothing. You look nice."
She gave a polite nod. "Shall we?"
Just as they sat down, a man in his early 30s approached their table. Sleek suit. Rolex watch. Smug smile.
"Su Yuyan?" The man smirked. "Didn't expect to see you here."
Su Yuyan's eyes narrowed slightly. "…Mr. Zhao."
Lin Feng immediately knew this guy was trouble.
Zhao Rui—a young businessman from a wealthy family. A regular at these kinds of places. And judging by his predatory smirk, he wasn't here just for food.
Zhao Rui's gaze flicked to Lin Feng. "And this is…?"
Su Yuyan answered flatly. "A colleague."
Lin Feng forced a smile. "Lin Feng."
Zhao Rui chuckled, giving Lin Feng's outfit a once-over. "Ah… A university student, right? You must have worked hard to afford this place."
This bastard.
Lin Feng knew that tone. It was the same tone rich kids used back in school to mock him for not having designer shoes.
Su Yuyan, however, remained silent, waiting to see how Lin Feng would react.
The System Steps In
[Ding! Optional Challenge Unlocked!]
[Shut Down Zhao Rui Without Embarrassing Yourself!]
[Bonus Reward: +3% Favorability]
Lin Feng smirked. "Yeah, hard work does pay off."
He casually picked up the menu and scanned the most expensive items. Then, he turned to the waiter.
"I'll take the Imperial Wagyu Set," Lin Feng said smoothly. "And a bottle of 1985 Château Latour."
Zhao Rui's smug expression stiffened. That was a 10,000-yuan order.
Su Yuyan raised an eyebrow for the first time that night.
Lin Feng leaned back. "What about you, Mr. Zhao? Or are you just here to admire the menu?"
For a second, silence.
Then, Zhao Rui forced a chuckle. "Ah… I already ate. Just wanted to say hi."
"Right," Lin Feng said, barely hiding his grin. "Then, enjoy your evening."
Zhao Rui's expression darkened as he turned and walked away.
System Reward & Su Yuyan's Reaction
[Ding! Mission Completed: Impress Su Yuyan!]
[Favorability Boost x2 Applied!]
[+8% Favorability!]
[Bonus Reward: Hidden System Benefit Unlocked!]
Lin Feng exhaled, turning to Su Yuyan.
Her sharp eyes studied him. Something had changed in her gaze.
"…You handled that well," she said.
Lin Feng grinned. "I try my best."
[Ding! Processing reward… wait. Just kidding. You passed. Barely.]
Lin Feng's eye twitched. This system…
Su Yuyan, unaware of his inner suffering, sipped her wine and said, "Let's eat."