[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets":3,"chapter-maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-363":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Maxing Out Charisma, 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},1705500,2178,"Chapter 363: Sleep Again, [Dream System]","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-363",363,"\u003Cp>\"Hey, Tang Song, are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingning waved a hand in front of his face, then reached out and pinched his cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh…\" Tang Song shuddered and slowly returned to his senses. \"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You suddenly spaced out, just staring at that earphone. It’s been almost half a minute—you looked like you were asleep. Are you too exhausted from studying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song blinked blankly, then said awkwardly, \"Maybe a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only been looking at the earphone for a moment, but somehow, he had drifted off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he really was too tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since June 6, 2015, when Liu Qingning wrote him that letter with the words \"See you at the top,\" he had buried all his distracting thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, he immersed himself in studying, working tirelessly, pushing forward, catching up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with just four months left until the college entrance exams, he wanted to give it his all and see if he could get into Beijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he knew that Liu Qingning had always dreamed of attending Imperial University, and with her grades, it was practically guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike high school, college wasn’t just about endless studying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could go to Beijing together, they could have the kind of romantic stories straight out of a novel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For 18-year-old Tang Song,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Careers, money, housing—those were all distant, vague concepts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t given any thought to where his future might lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing that had ever truly driven him forward was Liu Qingning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision of hormones and youthful passion had filled his entire adolescence with longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Tang Song spacing out again, Liu Qingning bit her lip and said softly, \"After dinner, wanna go for a walk around the track together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, sure!\" Tang Song instantly brightened. \"Let me put up a lost-and-found notice at the bulletin board first. I wanna see who else has such great taste to buy the exact same earphones as mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afternoon Classes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The afternoon classes were long and monotonous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song forced himself to focus and immerse himself completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The school year had just started after the New Year, and technically, school wasn’t even officially open yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as seniors, they had been forced to end their vacation early and return to school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5:40 PM - Dismissal\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding ding ding—dong—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pleasant sound of the dismissal bell rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once-quiet classroom, where only the rustling of pages and scribbling of pens could be heard, instantly erupted into noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students flooded out, rushing toward the cafeteria like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was already sinking, and the crimson glow of the sunset painted the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire campus was draped in a dreamlike veil of golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song held a small vocabulary book in his hand, his head tilted slightly as he admired Liu Qingning’s stunning side profile up close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curled into a subtle, happy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the top student of Jing County No. 1 High School, coupled with her gorgeous looks and perfect figure, Liu Qingning was the kind of girl everyone admired from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where she went, she attracted countless gazes of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the only boy who could walk beside her, chat with her, and joke around like this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That special privilege greatly satisfied his vanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cafeteria\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the East Cafeteria, a wave of noise and chatter hit them instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingning raised her voice over the crowd. \"Tang Song, you go find a seat first. I’ll queue up for food—don’t waste time! Use the extra minutes to memorize some more vocabulary words!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it!\" Tang Song pulled out his meal card and handed it to her. \"Here, use mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time! Today, I’ll use mine.\" Liu Qingning winked at him playfully before dashing off toward the food counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her high ponytail bounced with each step, her entire being radiating an unstoppable youthful energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song tucked away his meal card, still holding his vocabulary book, and started walking toward a less crowded area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After just a few steps, his eyes locked onto a familiar figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl stood in a corner of the cafeteria, wearing a red puffer jacket, dark jeans, and a pair of slightly worn-out sneakers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head was lowered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her neatly trimmed short hair and perfectly straight bangs reflected her precise, meticulous personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song paused for a moment before grinning and waving. \"Hey, Zhang Yan! Long time no see. Visiting No. 1 High again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah…\" Zhang Yan lifted her head. Her cheeks were flushed red from the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-Tang Song, good evening. Uh… Our school doesn’t start until next Monday, so I came back early. Since I had nothing to do, I decided to visit some friends here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, students at No. 2 High are so lucky. You get an extra week of vacation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not bad.\" Zhang Yan nodded slightly, then her gaze drifted toward his chest. \"By the way, Tang Song… How did you score on your last mock exam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song smiled brightly. \"560 points—my best score yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Jing County, all the top students were funneled into No. 1 High.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 2 High’s overall academic performance was a tier lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, gotta grab a seat before it gets too crowded. See you!\" Tang Song pointed toward the cafeteria’s interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um…\" Zhang Yan hesitated, her lips parting slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song paused. \"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing. Bye.\" Zhang Yan lowered her head, tucking her nose and mouth into the collar of her puffer jacket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song waved goodbye, then strode toward an empty seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he waited for Liu Qingning, his eyes drifted back to Zhang Yan’s spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her friend hadn’t arrived yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the final semester of senior year beginning, the countdown to the college entrance exam had started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was in full battle mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This might be the last time Zhang Yan had the chance to visit her friends here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the cafeteria got busier and noisier, her figure gradually faded into the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Post-Dinner Walk\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Tang Song and Liu Qingning walked to the school’s track field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night was deep and dark, with the cold wind nipping at their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few dim street lights cast a soft, golden glow, creating a warm yet tranquil atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were very few people on the track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their hands in their pockets, they walked along the rubberized running track at a slow, relaxed pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song was all smiles, enthusiastically recounting funny stories from the boys' dormitory, throwing in exaggerated jokes and self-mocking humor that made Liu Qingning giggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was light and cheerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finished two laps before Liu Qingning suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Song.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her head slightly, her breath visible in the cold air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you ever thought about what kind of life you want in the future? What job you’ll have? What kind of house you’ll live in?\"Fresh chapters posted on novelꞁire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song hesitated. \"I… I haven’t thought much about it. Right now, I just want to get into a good college and find a decent-paying job later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingning pursed her lips, then suddenly slipped her left hand into his pocket, tightly gripping his larger hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smooth warmth of her palm, paired with the faint scent of her shampoo, made Tang Song’s heart race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though this wasn’t the first time they held hands,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of sharing a pocket, hands intertwined so closely, was simply magical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingning patted Tang Song’s broad shoulder before skipping ahead a few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few paces, she turned back, winked playfully, and smiled. \"Such a smart and handsome guy—you’re bound to have a bright future. I have high hopes for you! Don’t disappoint me, okay? Keep going!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bright moonlight cast a glow upon her, and her dense bangs swayed gently in the evening breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her clear, shining eyes twinkled like the brightest stars in the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song’s heart raced violently, engraving this moment deeply into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>8 PM – Evening Study Session\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song rubbed his forehead, which was beginning to feel heavy, then glanced at Liu Qingning’s silhouette ahead of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching into his desk, he pulled out an MP3 player and the Hi-Fi earphones he had picked up earlier that afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day had passed, and still, no one had claimed the earphones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He figured he might as well use them for now—after all, the sound quality was amazing, and they’d be perfect for practicing listening comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to this English listening comprehension test. Now…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp, articulate voice echoed through the earphones. Tang Song sat up straight, carefully listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he finished the first passage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden wave of drowsiness crashed over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyelids grew heavy, his mind fogged up, and he let out a long yawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he knew it, his arms had crossed over, and he was quietly resting his head on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Dream Unlike Any Other\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dream…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had successfully gotten into Yan City University of Technology, majoring in Computer Science.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his junior year, on a national holiday, he visited Imperial University, walking hand in hand with Liu Qingning along the shores of Weiming Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him was his gorgeous, youthful white moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overcome with excitement, he suddenly hugged her and kissed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingning didn’t resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply closed her eyes, shy and quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was his first kiss, Tang Song just froze there, his lips pressed against hers, staring at her flushed cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t dare to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft murmur escaped as Tang Song slowly woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The classroom was quiet, and as he recalled the dream, his face heated up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kiss… It was so beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Tang Song forced down his restlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reopened the listening test and resumed practicing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a while, his vision blurred again, and his head dropped forward into another deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Vivid Dream\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After graduating from university,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed a job at an ordinary internet company in Beijing, earning 10,000 yuan a month after passing probation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Liu Qingning joined a top-tier tech giant, working in AI development, with an annual salary of 500,000 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her rented apartment, he pinned her down on the bed, finally experiencing intimate physical contact with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they didn’t go too far, he was immensely satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of pen strokes scraping against paper echoed around him, and Tang Song snapped awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is going on today?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he listens to English, he gets sleepy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And every dream is a steamy fantasy?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the soft sensations in his dream and Liu Qingning’s enticing figure, Tang Song felt his throat go dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at his white moonlight, who was sitting beside him, quietly solving math problems while listening to music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song took a deep breath and reopened his English listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One more sleep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe next time, things will go even further!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dream Took a Dark Turn\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After settling down in Beijing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Work life became hectic and exhausting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six months later, the company suddenly collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Liu Qingning’s connections, he found a job at a fintech firm, where the CTO was one of her senior classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A year later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of his projects had a critical bug, resulting in financial losses for the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The job market was grim, and his bad record made it even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, he had no savings, as his mother’s illness had drained his finances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His living expenses relied entirely on Liu Qingning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingning never complained—she simply told him not to worry, assuring him that her salary could support them both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her friends and colleagues, though polite, looked down on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three years after graduation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingning’s salary had risen to 600,000 yuan, and she had company stock options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song was stuck at an ordinary tech company, earning 15,000 yuan a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their social circles, topics of conversation, and status grew further apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of his insecurities, they started having frequent arguments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under relentless work pressure and emotional strain, Liu Qingning fell seriously ill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the hospital room, her mother confronted him angrily—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let her go! You two aren’t suited for each other! You can’t give her the life she deserves, and instead, she has to take care of you! Let her go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song felt like a parasite, overwhelmed by guilt and pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, he left Beijing—and left Liu Qingning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found a stable but uninspiring job in Yan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being apart, they kept in touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingning’s work was still demanding, and she never dated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 30 years old,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was earning over a million yuan a year, had bought her own 120-square-meter apartment in Beijing, and even obtained a Beijing residency permit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Tang Song was laid off again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding a job at his age was even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingning offered to help him return to Beijing, using her connections to secure him a well-paid position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his pride and self-doubt held him back—he declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That same night, his mother called, saying she had found him a match for an arranged marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was his old middle school classmate, Zhang Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had recently landed a stable government job in Yan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about his white moonlight and his pathetic situation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song refused the matchmaking proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want Zhang Yan to see the failure he had become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song snapped awake once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, his emotions were crushingly low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he even realized it, tears had blurred his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three lifetimes' worth of memories had flashed by—yet only ten minutes had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some details had already started to fade,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the fear, frustration, and regret were seared into his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally understood what Liu Qingning meant when she spoke about the reality of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was far smarter, far more mature than he was now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he didn’t change, his future would be just as tragic as the dream foretold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how could he change?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he avoid such a miserable fate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep sense of helplessness and dread gripped his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song clawed at his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only I could be as outstanding as Qingning… or even surpass her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I could stand beside her, shield her from hardships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent was something you couldn't change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pink earphones he had been wearing had disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He distinctly remembered them being in his ears when he woke up—they were even still playing English audio!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How the hell did they vanish into thin air?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mechanical chime echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding! You have acquired the [Dream System].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazzling system interface appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, lines of text started flashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I\" crossed dimensions in my sleep, glimpsing a hazy future. \"I\" was filled with confusion and fear. \"I\" desperately wanted to improve myself. \"I\" wanted a life without regrets.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I\" connected to my future self through the dream.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Tang Song’s mind was flooded with an overwhelming stream of complex and indecipherable information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so vast, intricate, and chaotic that his thoughts became sluggish, and his head felt heavy and foggy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[To prevent emotional overload and cognitive overwhelm, \"I\" will temporarily enter a dream state, suppress memories, and filter out unnecessary information.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Once the excess data is processed, \"I\" will awaken from the dream and gradually regain these memories.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Tang Song found himself in a bizarre state—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like he was half-dreaming, half-awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But within this dream, he was incredibly powerful—almost unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the idealized version of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind was unnaturally calm, no longer swayed by fear, anxiety, or anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts were sharp, his spirit refreshed, his confidence unwavering, and his judgment razor-sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His imagination soared, bursting with creativity, insight, and precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in an instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All those indecipherable pieces of knowledge were seamlessly absorbed and understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the stock market trends for the next few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the rise and fall of industries before they even happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized which startups would become unicorns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even foresaw which movies, songs, and artists would explode in popularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, he accepted his new reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he understood one thing clearly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His life would never follow the same tragic path he had dreamed about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That pathetic future he had seen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would never happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song's eyes brightened as he eagerly explored this newly acquired [Dream System].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like a highly complex game interface, filled with extraordinary functions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A system that could interact with reality, helping him manage businesses, assets, talents, and information with unparalleled efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick scan of the system's features—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp notification chime echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding! You have received the [Guidance Gift Pack].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden treasure chest shimmered into existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Guidance Gift Pack] – Opening the First Reward\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Tang Song opened it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding! You have obtained the [Dream Character Recruitment Card (UR)].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Dream Character Recruitment Card (UR)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A highly rare recruitment card. Upon use, the system will recruit a top-tier talent best suited to your needs, granting you their initial favorability and loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This character will be fully integrated into the Dream System, allowing you to interact with them seamlessly and gain deep insights into their abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately activated the Recruitment Card—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And entered his requirements for this mystery character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this person was going to be his strongest ally, they needed to be perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For many aspects, he directly modeled them after Liu Qingning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he added even more—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Higher intelligence, greater wealth, stronger connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he was still just a student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had future knowledge, making his first pot of gold wouldn’t be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why not recruit someone who already had immense financial and social resources?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, he could skip the early grind and accelerate straight to success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood his current state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent emotional overload, his real self had entered this dream state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, the Tang Song in this dream was his idealized version—the ultimate \"peak\" version of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he eventually woke up…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His memories would blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some details would be forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some insights would fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted to ensure his future remained intact, he needed to set everything up now—before April 1, 2023.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to prepare key allies who wouldn’t be surprised by his transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, even if his mind reset, the people around him would remain unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deep breath, he clicked [Confirm].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Recruitment Successful]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding! The [Dream Character Recruitment Card] has been successfully used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Searching for the perfect match…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Character locked!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations! You have successfully recruited the UR-tier talent, 'Secretary Jin.'\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Perfect Character\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautifully crafted character card appeared in the system interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face—breathtakingly delicate, yet exuding elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure—a perfect golden ratio, with curves that could rival a sculpted masterpiece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skin—flawless, glowing like porcelain in moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what stood out most of all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clear and piercing, bright and profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman who seemed close to perfection—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ideal character that Tang Song had envisioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his first step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His path to changing his fate had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>",3231,"2026-06-06T14:41:47.872Z",1,"novelbin.me","146d2715875ed0cae28947d0c1391aa63f8165c8ba36cdde967a93601af0c89c","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-364","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-362",874,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]