Chapter 79: Jiang Xin Levels Up

Qin Ze pulled his hand back and picked up his wine cup.

"Come on, keep drinking."

Jiang Xin stared at him blankly, her eyes reddening again.

She picked up her wine cup, clinked it against Qin Ze's, and tipped her head back to take a big gulp.

The liquor slid down her throat with a burning warmth, as if it would scorch clean all the filthy past in her heart.

"President Qin," she set down the wine cup, her voice still a little choked, "You really don't look down on me?"

Qin Ze shook his head.

"Who in this world doesn't have some unspeakable past? If we really had to compare, I might be even filthier than you."

Jiang Xin was stunned.

"How could you possibly..."

"Enough, let's not talk about this."

Qin Ze interrupted her and poured her another half cup of wine.

"Tonight we just drink and chat about something pleasant."

Jiang Xin nodded vigorously.

She picked up her wine cup, drinking more slowly this time, but her gaze kept lingering on Qin Ze's face.

"President Qin, I've never met anyone like you."

"What kind of person?"

"The kind who can see straight through people's hearts at a glance, so accomplished and so rich at such a young age!"

As Jiang Xin spoke, her face flushed slightly.

"In my eyes, you're the kind of person I could never reach, an untouchable existence."

"But now you're sitting right across from me, treating me to drinks, giving me money, listening to my unspeakable stories..."

She lowered her head, her voice growing smaller and smaller.

"I really don't know how to repay you."

Qin Ze didn't respond, just watched her quietly.

Just then, a line of semi-transparent text suddenly appeared before his eyes.

【Jiang Xin, Rating: SS】

【Occupation: Bank Clerk, Emotion: Inferiority, Sensitivity】

【Wish: Wants to devote herself to Qin Ze, wants to take revenge on her boss, wants to gain Qin Ze's recognition】

【Dilemma: Living alone in Jiangcheng with no friends, already suffering from moderate depression!】

Qin Ze's heart stirred.

As expected, even people with low ratings have a chance to upgrade after receiving help.

Moreover, Jiang Xin had jumped straight to SS rank this time.

This showed she had considerable potential and was worth cultivating.

He glanced at those three new wishes.

"Wants to devote herself" — well, people always need to devote themselves to something.

"Wants to take revenge on her boss" — being bullied in a place like that, wanting revenge is normal.

"Wants to gain recognition" — this one's the simplest.!

Just as Qin Ze was thinking, the system's notification chime suddenly rang in his head.

【Ding! Detected that the Host spent fifty thousand yuan on Jiang Xin, completing the wish "Eager to be redeemed," triggering Special Cashback!】

【Reward Super Double! Fifty Times Cashback has been deposited through a compliant channel!】

Qin Ze instinctively pulled out his mobile phone and checked the bank SMS.

Two million five hundred thousand.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart.

It seemed the harder the wish was to fulfill, the more powerful the cashback.

This money came at just the right time.

"Jiang Xin!" Qin Ze put down his mobile phone and looked at her. "Tomorrow I've arranged to meet someone to discuss cooperation, a gaming company project."

"Come with me tomorrow, broaden your horizons along the way."

"Me?"

Jiang Xin pointed at herself, her face full of disbelief.

"President Qin, I don't understand anything, and I've never been a private financial advisor before, is this really okay?"

"With me here, what are you afraid of?" Qin Ze smiled.

Jiang Xin bit her lip and nodded vigorously.

"Alright, I'll go with you!"

"Come, one more cup."

The two clinked cups again.

A bottle of Yamazaki 18-year was soon emptied.

Jiang Xin's face was red like a ripe apple, her gaze hazy, and she was starting to slur.

"President Qin, I think I've had too much!"

"That's about right." Qin Ze glanced at the time — it was almost eleven o'clock.

He pulled out his mobile phone and made a call to Fu Sheng.

Have the hotel drive the car back for me!

After hanging up the phone, Qin Ze looked at Jiang Xin.

"I'll hail a taxi to take you back."

Jiang Xin, however, shook her head and reached out to grab his arm.

"I... I don't want to go back."

Qin Ze raised an eyebrow.

"Then where do you want to go?"

"I just want you to keep me company."

Jiang Xin lowered her head, her voice very soft.

She lifted her head, her eyes filled with pleading.

"President Qin, will you keep me company tonight, please?"

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Qin Ze's inner heart softened.

"Alright, I'll take you somewhere fun."

He stood up, pulling Jiang Xin up along with him.

Jiang Xin's steps were somewhat stumbling; she was almost hanging entirely on him.

After settling the bill, Qin Ze embraced the drunken Jiang Xin as they walked out of the bar and hailed a taxi by the roadside.

"Driver, to Nanshan."

The driver was a young guy; glancing at the two embracing in the rearview mirror, especially at Jiang Xin's sexy attire, a hint of envy flashed in his eyes.

"Nanshan, huh? Climbing a mountain at this late hour?"

"To watch the sunrise."

Qin Ze said.

"Oh, romantic." The driver laughed, asked no more, and stepped on the accelerator.

The car drove out of the city center, heading toward Nanshan.

Jiang Xin leaned against Qin Ze's shoulder, breathing evenly, seemingly asleep.

Forty minutes later, the taxi stopped at the parking lot halfway up Nanshan.

"This is as far as I can go; the road above is too narrow for cars," the driver said.

"Alright, thanks, driver."

Qin Ze paid the fare and helped Jiang Xin out of the car.

The night wind was very cool, biting against their faces.

Stirred by the cold wind, Jiang Xin woke up.

"Where... where is this?"

"Nanshan."

Qin Ze held her waist and walked up the mountain.

"I brought you here to watch the sunrise."

The two walked up along the stone steps.

Nanshan at night was very quiet, with only the rustling sound of wind blowing through leaves and the occasional chirping of insects.

Streetlights were sparse, the light dim, and visibility very low.

Having drunk too much wine, Jiang Xin's legs felt weak; she staggered every few steps, relying entirely on Qin Ze for support.

"President Qin... I... I can't walk anymore..."

"Hold on a little longer; we're almost at the summit."

After walking for another ten-plus minutes, they finally reached the summit.

There was a small grove of trees here; outside the grove was a viewing platform with a wide field of vision, overlooking the entire city of Jiangcheng.

Qin Ze did not go to the viewing platform but instead embraced Jiang Xin and entered the small grove.

Inside the grove, it was even darker, nearly impossible to see one's own fingers when extending a hand.

One could only vaguely make out the silhouettes of tree shadows and the scattered lights of the distant city.

"President Qin... it's so dark here..."

Jiang Xin's small face was flushed red; borrowing the strength of the alcohol, she shrank closer into Qin Ze's embrace.

"It's better for stargazing when it's dark," Qin Ze lied casually.

In reality, it was cloudy tonight, and no stars could be seen at all.

But this dark, secretive atmosphere was exactly what he wanted.

He found a large tree, sat down leaning against its trunk, and pulled Jiang Xin into his arms.

Jiang Xin collapsed entirely against him, her head resting on his chest, her breath carrying the scent of alcohol.

"President Qin... you are so warm..."

"Are you cold?"

"Not cold..." Jiang Xin shook her head, yet her hands subconsciously wrapped around his waist. "With you here, I'm not cold."

Qin Ze said nothing, simply holding her gently.

The two just sat there quietly.

In the darkness, the senses became exceptionally sharp.

He could clearly feel the softness of Jiang Xin's body, smell the faint scent of her perfume, and hear her gradually accelerating heartbeat.

As for Jiang Xin, her inner heart had already been struggling for a long time!

This place is so secluded, desolate, and dark!

Qin Ze brought me here; could it be because he likes...

playing games in the wild?

"President Qin..."

Jiang Xin suddenly spoke, her voice very soft.

"You... do you really not want it?"

"Just nod, and I am ready anytime!"