[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-maxed-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets":3,"chapter-maxed-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-maxed-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-17":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Maxed Charm: Inheriting Game Assets",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2217974,3948,"Chapter 17","maxed-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>The pedestrian street paved with bluestone was gradually shrouded in rain and mist, as if draped in a light veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fine drizzle danced under the warm-colored lights, pattering against the umbrella with a soft \"rustling\" sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian stood next to him holding her umbrella, blinking her large eyes as she said, \"I was just thinking about calling you to ask if you’d brought an umbrella, and I didn't expect to see you right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\" Tang Song looked at her, a smile appearing on his face involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't mention it, let's hurry over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fried skewer shop isn't far; just follow this street to the end, turn left, and it's 300 meters away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pedestrian street was bustling with people coming and going, noisy and lively, mixed with the sound of music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, hiding under the umbrella, Tang Song felt exceptionally peaceful and content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the tip of his nose was the fresh, sweet scent of her body mixed with the damp smell of earth, which was very refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By glancing slightly to the side, he could see Zhao Yaqian's exquisite and well-defined profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her forehead was full, with slightly slanted bangs resting against it; her nose bridge was high and straight, and her lips were red and plump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rainwater was blown by the wind onto her thick, long eyelashes, and as they fluttered slightly, it was like a butterfly's wings dancing lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song’s consciousness seemed to daze for a moment, and his hand reached out directly, gripping the umbrella handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right pinky finger touched Zhao Yaqian's index finger, like an electric current passing through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian looked over in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, this umbrella is quite heavy, and there's wind, so let me hold it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, oh, alright then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song let out a breath as if a heavy burden had been lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were the old him, he would absolutely not have had this kind of courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name of the fried skewer shop was very simple: Handmade Fried Skewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop wasn't large, only about 40 square meters, with 6 or 7 tables set up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the wall was a row of refrigerated display cases, inside which were placed all kinds of ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The juicy sweet potato skin here is delicious. Let's get two, one skewer each.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need starch sausages and Wang Zhongwang sausages, the vegetarian steak is also good, and don't forget the quail eggs and small lamb skewers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right, we can't have too few vegetables either: cabbage, bean curd skin with cilantro, potato towers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian, having walked into the shop, seemed to have entered her home turf and began to busy herself picking out skewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She revealed the liveliness that a girl of her age should have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the glass bowl in her hand was filled to the brim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian beamed with joy: \"I haven't been here in almost half a month. This time I'm going to eat my fill. Brother Song, don't be polite, just grab whatever you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she had received a pair of earrings worth 700 yuan from this friend of hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Zhao Yaqian didn't have much money, she still wanted to grit her teeth and splurge once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's enough, there really is quite a lot; we definitely won't be able to finish it.\" Tang Song pointed at the glass bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian licked her tongue: \"Then let's leave it at that for now; if it's not enough, we'll order more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing the skewers on the counter, the somewhat bald shop owner used a calculator to tally them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of 32 skewers, 115 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst Zhao Yaqian's sweet compliments, the owner generously gave a 5-yuan discount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Tang Song noticed that his beautician friend still showed a pained expression when paying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, these 110 yuan were not a small amount for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two found a table by the window and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian blinked her large eyes and sized Tang Song up for a while, then asked in surprise: \"Brother Song, are you losing weight? You're much thinner than you were on Sunday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a deep impression of Tang Song's face and could clearly feel it had shrunk by a circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I've been losing weight lately. You eat more later; I have to control my diet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian stuck out her tongue in embarrassment: \"If I'd known, I wouldn't have come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, I'll just pick the vegetarian ones to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fried skewers were soon brought over, steaming hot and emitting an enticing aroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian grabbed a portion of cabbage and handed it over: \"Hurry and try it. The ingredients here are very fresh, and the taste is great, especially the sauce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Qianqian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain outside the window was sometimes heavy and sometimes light, with customers rushing in from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youthful, lively, and hot-bodied Zhao Yaqian attracted quite a few gazes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sat there, eating fried skewers while chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides skincare, they would also talk about life and work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the last few days, Tang Song had chatted with her quite a bit on WeChat, so the two didn't feel awkward getting along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, try a mild acid, apply a small amount behind your ear, see if it turns red or causes an allergic reaction within 24 hours, then apply it to your face... For the first few days, leave it on for at most 5 minutes, and once you're sure your skin...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I live in Tiankuo Garden. Although it's a bit far from here, taking the No. 26 bus gets me right there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because she had left the workplace, Zhao Yaqian was much more lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't care much about her image, eating the skewers in a carefree manner, with quite a bit of seasoning stuck to her lips and chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking out the door of the Handmade Fried Skewer shop, the rain had lessened significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian shook the bag in her hand and said somewhat embarrassedly: \"It seems like I ate it all, and I even had the rest packed up. You didn't even get to eat a few bites.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song held the umbrella and laughed: \"Satisfying the craving is good enough. I've been eating fat-loss meals until I'm about to vomit lately—chicken breast, oatmeal, eggs, boiled vegetables—I don't even want to think about it, I don't want to think about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I get my salary, I'll treat you to a steak feast!\" Zhao Yaqian patted him on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While comforting him, she was also comforting herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the other two beauticians in the shop ran off, she had been doing all the work by herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the boss could keep his promise and pay all the owed wages next month, she could receive nearly 20,000 yuan at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This money would allow her to pay off her loans and rent, with three or four thousand left over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted, and before they knew it, they were outside the hair salon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man happened to walk out of the hair salon and shouted in surprise: \"Yaqian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song looked in the direction of the sound; it was a middle-aged man in his mid-thirties with a light, mature style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thick eyebrows and big eyes, with a side-parted hairstyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was wearing an apricot-colored casual jacket, straight-leg trousers, and casual shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian's expression changed, and she whispered: \"Mr. Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good evening.\" Li Jingzhong nodded, his gaze sweeping toward the young man standing beside her: \"Who is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A friend of mine. Um, Mr. Li, are you here for a haircut?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jingzhong looked up at the sign of Yizi Beauty and Hair Salon and laughed: \"Forget it, your shop probably won't last many more days, so I won't continue topping up my card here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian's heart skipped a beat, and she secretly glanced at Tang Song's face from the corner of her eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes held some panic and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always known the news that Yizi Beauty Industry was about to go bankrupt and close down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Tang Song topped up his card, she hadn't informed him; this was a form of deception and a betrayal of the other party's trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few days of getting along, she truly regarded him as a friend and was very afraid of being loathed by him because of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Zhao Yaqian's strange expression, Tang Song asked with concern: \"Are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I'm fine.\" Zhao Yaqian didn't quite know how to explain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jingzhong watched the two's small actions and raised his eyebrows: \"Yaqian, I really appreciate you and don't want to see you wasting your time in the beautician industry. Seriously consider the offer I gave you; don't let your future self regret it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, Mr. Li, I won't consider it.\" Zhao Yaqian bowed slightly, then looked at Tang Song with timid eyes: \"Brother Song, um, I'm going back to work now. You keep the umbrella; there are several more in the shop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, goodbye.\" Seeing her unease, Tang Song didn't say much else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian whispered \"Goodbye\" and trotted away.\u003C\u002Fp>",1532,"2026-06-17T13:41:14.150Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","eaf537f9445963c06bb91a98d3731e701be282a0650b06546b1100bbd9b96c18","maxed-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-18","maxed-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-16",654,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxed-charm-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]