[{"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-407":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},1705694,2178,"Chapter 406: Xiaoxue and the Beautician, A Man’s Romance","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-407",407,"\u003Cp>\"Th-this... this... this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling ran her fingers over the Hermès Cape Cod watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smooth, exquisite craftsmanship confirmed one thing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything in front of her was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a fashion designer, her professional background meant she was very familiar with luxury goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not just her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least seven or eight other people in the room, who also worked in fashion, instantly recognized the value of these items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, luxury brands often set the trends in high fashion and represented top-tier craftsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when this gift box was fully revealed, their shock was completely justified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling lifted her gaze to Tang Song, her voice slightly hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not joking with me, are you? This is... way too much. I-I can't accept this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she carefully closed the gift box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song coming here was already the best surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether or not he brought a gift didn’t matter—she was already overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this wasn’t just any gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one was worth over 100,000 yuan—basically the price of a small car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their relationship was just friendship, and accepting something this extravagant made her feel on edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she had received his Su Yu concert tickets, she already had a gut feeling that this senpai wasn’t as simple as he appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, this luxury gift box only confirmed her suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But do you like it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song winked at her playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling stammered, \"Well… saying I don’t like it would be a lie… but…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The truth is, I didn’t tell you about my birthday because I didn’t want to bother you. I was afraid I’d trouble you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, as long as you like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song shook his head and gently patted her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The gift is already yours—I won’t take it back. It was always meant for you, so just accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling’s heartbeat skipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qixi Festival elements on this gift box were way too obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn’t her birthday today,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>would Tang Song still have given this to her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t dare ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like she didn’t dare confess her feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Tang Song completed his transformation on Little Red Book,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had barely interacted with her there anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, they still had sketch designs and fashion projects connecting them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but once the clothing projects stopped,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she resorted to saving up money to buy a motorcycle and getting him a custom suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their WeChat conversations weren’t that frequent either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could tell Tang Song was busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never hinted at any romantic interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now—staring at this gift—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind ran wild with thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Tang Song really see her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lingling, if you don’t want it, I’ll take it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me too! Just one Hermès scarf, that’s all I ask!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I’ll settle for the Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter erupted as playful voices filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said I don’t want it?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling hugged the gift box tightly, took a deep breath, and said shyly but firmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Senpai, for the gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a Qixi Festival gift from Tang Song—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way was she saying no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for owing him a favor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could use it as an excuse to return the favor later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✔ Buying him gifts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✔ Making him custom clothes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✔ Treating him to meals\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if all else failed…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lingling could always repay him… with her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehehe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snuck a glance at Tang Song’s handsome face and his tall, sculpted physique—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then gulped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of girl wouldn’t want a senpai like this?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jiahong grinned. \"Senpai, what do you want to drink? I’ll grab it for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I drove here, so just juice is fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly grabbed a can of orange juice and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, Jiahong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Li Shumin, who was finally recovering from the shock, hesitated before nudging Tang Song’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her voice, struggling to contain her awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senpai, is this gift box custom-made? It must have cost a fortune, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is custom-made, yeah. But I don’t actually know the exact price—it was a gift from a friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ohh, I see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shumin exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, this has to be over 100,000 yuan in total—insanely expensive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concert tickets had already blown her mind last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, a luxury gift box?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no doubt about it—this senpai’s connections were insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not just that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, frankly, just a really nice guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had witnessed his transformation on Little Red Book alongside Lingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, she admired him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even… had a bit of a crush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the tall, handsome, and refined Tang Song—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face warmed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she totally understood why Lingling was so obsessed with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song was beyond good-looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His charisma alone outclassed someone like Xiao Mingxuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, it’s almost 7 PM! Lingling, come make a wish and blow out the candles! It’s cake time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Wan clapped her hands, calling for attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling cheerfully responded, carefully stowing away the gift box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The candles were lit, and the room’s lights dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone sang \"Happy Birthday\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, made a wish, and blew out the candles in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pop! Pop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colorful confetti exploded, fluttering down like a festive rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of attention, Yao Lingling beamed with pure happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu, watching silently, pressed her lips together—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a mix of admiration and something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just because Lingling had so many great friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also because—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She now had \"Su Yu’s Little Twin Gift Box.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had literally just been talking about it on WeChat—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, Lingling had one in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a gift from Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiuqiu, how did you and Lingling meet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice suddenly spoke beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu startled slightly, turning to see Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a slight pause, she answered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A university secondhand trading group in Yan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mostly students from Tech University and Normal University.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song nodded with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since both universities were in Yuhua District, just 2 kilometers apart,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it wasn’t surprising that students from both campuses often interacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Yao Lingling, now holding two slices of cake, approached with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senpai, Qiuqiu—wait, you two know each other?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, Qiuqiu is a UI designer at Linggan Design. We’ve worked together before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa! That’s such a coincidence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling excitedly handed them the cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, have some!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, Lingling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them took a bite of the cake at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is really good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Tang Song and Cheng Qiuqiu standing together—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their movements and words perfectly in sync—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling blinked, feeling a tiny pang of jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiuqiu had the ideal \"manga girl\" body—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A nine-heads-tall proportion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tiny waist, a full chest, and long, slender limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing next to Tang Song, the ultimate male god,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they looked exceptionally well-matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lingling glanced at Qiuqiu’s D-cup, then looked down at her own A-cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the reasons why she always felt nervous and insecure around Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she could choose, who wouldn’t want bigger, fuller curves?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Senpai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling suddenly wrapped an arm around Qiuqiu’s waist and said excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The weather’s cooling down soon, and I was planning a cycling trip with Qiuqiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since we’re all friends, why don’t we go together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song glanced at Cheng Qiuqiu, remembering the WeChat message she had sent him before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awesome! It’s settled then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling clapped her hands, thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This KTV has amazing sound quality and a huge song library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have to sing together later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a natural social butterfly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And knowing that Qiuqiu and Tang Song were also friends made her even happier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lights flickered and danced,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>casting colorful reflections on the walls and ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The music pulsed like crashing waves, filling the room with energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The birthday party was in full swing, bursting with laughter and joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two duets with Lingling,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu hesitated for a long time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then finally sat down beside Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lowering her voice, she asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Song, where did you get that gift box?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song tossed his watermelon rind aside and turned to her with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because of Su Yu’s version?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When that Qixi Festival gift box hit the trending charts at noon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had been teasing Xiaojing at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Got a little too excited and accidentally squeezed her chest too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good thing his white-rich-beauty girlfriend didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even got a bit excited herself, playfully twisting her hips while saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Si mi ma sai~\" (secretly, I’m yours~).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu nodded shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This one looks really expensive—I could never afford it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just wanted to know if there’s a similar box I could get for collecting things.\"ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novelꞁire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song studied her beautiful face for a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then said directly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll give you a set.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have another one in my car—come down with me later and grab it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu frantically waved her hands,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>causing her D-cup chest to bounce slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not what I meant! Don’t misunderstand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song leaned in slightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>breathing in the soft fragrance of her shower gel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t misunderstand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s Qixi Festival—think of it as my gift to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu let out a soft gasp,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her expression turning incredibly flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really can’t accept it—it’s way too expensive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Su Yu’s gift box—if you pass it up now, you won’t get another chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu firmly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song casually lifted a drink can,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>giving it a small shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, let’s toast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really think we have great chemistry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first time we met, you were on a motorcycle,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and I remember thinking—damn, this girl is gorgeous and badass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then we bumped into each other again at Shimmer Coffee HQ.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it was the music restaurant, where I saw you performing with your band.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then again, in the cycling club event.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his compliments, Cheng Qiuqiu’s cheeks warmed up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good thing the dim lighting concealed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clink—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their drinks touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu took a sip of the cold beer and murmured,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... We really do have great chemistry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even she found it strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight marked the fourth time they had randomly run into each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, there had been misunderstandings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then minor conflicts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then biking trips and a duet performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, every time she saw him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had changed—improving, growing, evolving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell you what.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song leaned back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll hold onto the gift box for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever you change your mind, come and get it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, glancing at his watch,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve got to go—got something else lined up later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll go say bye to Lingling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Tang Song’s tall figure,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu felt a small, unfamiliar tug in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to say something—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, she simply nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye—drive safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song flashed a dazzling smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then, unable to resist,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>gently patted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Shunmeng KTV\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah? Senpai, you’re leaving already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling’s eyebrows drooped slightly, but she quickly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me walk you out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song nodded—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his task wasn’t completed yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved to her friends, then followed Tang Song out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the private room door closed behind them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the noise suddenly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked side by side on the soft carpet, stepping out of Shunmeng KTV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at Tang Song,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling swung her arms playfully and said in a cheerful voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senpai, seriously—thank you so much for tonight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You really gave me the biggest surprise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll treat you to a bunch of meals later, so I can properly thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And don’t even think about refusing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song stopped in his tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lingling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn’t even tell me it was your birthday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That... actually made me a little sad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve always thought of you as a really good friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Lingling’s expression turned panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senpai, please don’t misunderstand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just... I just didn’t want to interrupt your Qixi plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t want to trouble you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her flustered state,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she even bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how anxious she was,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song lightly tapped her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell you what—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Say something nice about me,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and I’ll forgive you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze, then finally realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senpai was joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved, she beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senpai is the most handsome, most charming guy I’ve ever met!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially this outfit today—absolute perfection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you’re forgiven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song grinned, then casually pointed at her perky hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiahong told me you’ve been training your glutes lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Tang Song’s words, Yao Lingling’s face lit up with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Senpai! Then I won’t hold back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they reached the elevator,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she couldn’t hide the reluctance in her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The LED screen showed the numbers counting down,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but she wasn’t ready to say goodbye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song glanced at her, then suddenly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lingling, close your eyes. Before I leave, I have one last surprise for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A surprise?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lingling looked up at his deep, unreadable gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face flushed as she instinctively looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want it or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to sound casual and bold, she replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! Anything Senpai gives me, I’ll take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worst case—I’ll just repay you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, she closed her eyes in anticipation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even stretching out her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song lowered his head, leaning in closer and closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, youthful fragrance mixed with hints of alcohol, skincare products, and sweat reached his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t overpowering—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but it was intoxicatingly fresh and sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His warm breath brushed against her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long lashes trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, she peeked open her left eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And saw—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was just inches away from hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the soft lighting,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she could even see the fine peach fuzz on his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tall, sculpted nose lightly brushed against the corner of her eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he gently kissed her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Task Progress: 7\u002F9】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lingling’s entire body shuddered violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like an electric current had exploded inside her, racing through her veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes went comically wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mouth formed a perfect ‘O’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her eyebrows twitched uncontrollably—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>making her look both shocked and ridiculously cute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-senpai…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One more time—happy birthday, my cyber girlfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bye-bye, I’m leaving now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song waved,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then stepped into the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the elevator doors slowly closed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lingling stood there in a daze,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her hand pressing against her cheek—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the exact spot where his warm lips had touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart pounded wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who the hell can handle this?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nightfall – Yanjing Tiancheng Residence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver Mercedes-Benz smoothly pulled into the underground parking lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After parking, Tang Song sent a quick message to Zhao Yaqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he took the elevator straight to the 20th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not once today had his beautician girlfriend disturbed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had only sent him a \"Happy Qixi\" message on WeChat,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>along with a photo dump of her daily routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an understanding and considerate Yaqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made him feel both guilty and deeply affectionate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, he had to make it up to her properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there was also Xiaoxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the apartment door opened,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the living room was silent and spotless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No trace of anyone’s presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song walked down the bright, spacious hallway,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then pushed open the master bedroom door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft, sensual music began to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song looked up,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and his eyes locked onto the scene in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze turned slightly dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast master bedroom was illuminated only by two warm ambient lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brand-new version of his beautician girlfriend stood by the floor-to-ceiling window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long, silky hair was styled into adorable twin ponytails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a golden strapless mini dress,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>tightly hugging her curvaceous figure—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>every sensual curve perfectly accentuated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the short hemline,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>black stockings wrapped around her long, porcelain-white legs,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>exuding an aura of endless seduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her left ankle,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Vow Anklet glistened like a collection of tiny celestial stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the window, the city’s neon lights flickered softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>casting a dreamlike glow around her silhouette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The music flowed smoothly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>like a gentle stream meandering through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swayed her slender waist,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>like a spring breeze caressing a lake’s surface, sending ripples across the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small section of her toned, exposed thigh shimmered under the light—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the very definition of temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her delicate chin slightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her eyes locking onto Tang Song’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blend of shyness and boldness danced in her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she began to dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her movements were graceful yet provocative,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her hands gliding over her waist,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>brushing against her cheeks,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>each motion dripping with sensuality and allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song stepped forward,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his heated gaze drinking her in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tight dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attack speed heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stockings with strategic openings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conveniently grabbable twin ponytails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Topped off with that hypnotic dance…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All buffs activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the music faded to an end,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she glided toward him, her steps slow and deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A delicate fragrance filled his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body brushed against his,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>moving softly yet deliberately,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>twisting and pressing against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hubby, Happy Qixi. I love you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was breathy, filled with longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song grabbed her firmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his lips sealing onto hers—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his hands already exploring,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as if trying to melt her into himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For ten full minutes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they lost themselves in a deep, passionate kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded, his desire surging—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but somehow, he held back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He breathed heavily, \"I still haven’t given you your gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pouted adorably,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>licking his cheek before collapsing onto the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes misty with longing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she murmured, \"Okay, Hubby. I’ll wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song strode into the walk-in closet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>retrieved two Qixi Festival gift boxes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then returned to the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting one of the boxes before her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he whispered, \"Happy Qixi, baby. I love you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently opened the gift,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her eyes instantly lighting up with pure happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She caressed each item with delight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then gazed up at him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her voice sweet and soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love it—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone emphasized \"love\" three times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Task Progress: 8\u002F9】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song kissed her forehead,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his hands roaming once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he suddenly remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where’s Xiaoxue? I haven’t given her her gift yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s in the guest room,\" Yaqian giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She wanted to give us some privacy, since it’s Qixi Festival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she leaned forward,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>nipping playfully at his earlobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But she’s been acting really weird today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think she’s hiding something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why don’t we… drag her out and interrogate her together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song took a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wait here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without hesitation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he marched toward the guest room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Click—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door swung open forcefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bed, Lin Muxue flinched,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her heart racing wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, she forced herself to remain composed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>lifting her chin in an attempt to appear elegant and unshaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who dares to claim invincibility? Who dares to call themselves undefeated?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, Lin Muxue had felt like she was on top of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the blink of an eye, she was back to being \"Xiaoxue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Tang Song at the door,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a sense of unease crept into her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even started regretting some of her previous little schemes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>especially the ones targeting Wen Ruan and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe the smartest strategy wasn’t competition—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but rather sticking together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because with someone like Su Yu looming over them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>who knew when she’d crush them all with ease?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue wasn’t even sure what kind of man she had gotten herself involved with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even looking at Tang Song now, she felt a little nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Happy Qixi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song's voice pulled her from her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Happy Qixi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue smiled, a bit awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached for the Gucci gift box beside her, then walked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got you a briefcase. It’s not that expensive, so... don’t mind it too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The GG embossed leather bag had cost her nearly half her savings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, it was all she could afford.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks,\" Tang Song said, taking the gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I left your present in the master bedroom—come with me to get it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heated gaze lingered on her elegantly styled outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had clearly dressed up for the occasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She licked her lips and whispered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... today’s Qixi Festival. Maybe you should spend more time with Yaqian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song raised an eyebrow, instantly noticing her hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed a bit... nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost like she was afraid of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without another word, he reached out and took her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue let out a soft gasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breath hitched, and her body instinctively tensed before gradually relaxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint warmth spread through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song knew her too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the smallest gestures were enough to unravel her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned in, placing a light kiss on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his gaze met hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes or no?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep flush crept up Lin Muxue’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her knees felt weak, her heartbeat erratic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could hardly stand straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he scooped her up in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her eyes shimmering as she murmured,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was so soft, it was nearly lost in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight was her Qixi Festival too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how Tang Song saw her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to her, she was still his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Bedroom – A New Challenge\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door to the master bedroom swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song’s sharp gaze took in the scene before him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue, in Balenciaga stockings and Valentino studded heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just across the room—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian, dressed in a fitted bodysuit, her twin ponytails swaying slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song let out a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew one thing for sure—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight was going to be a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thankfully, he had the ultimate advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even he might struggle to keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his system inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selected [Recovery Potion].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And activated it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exhaustion from the long day vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body felt completely rejuvenated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fatigue, the strain—gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strength was back to its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like waking up refreshed after the perfect night’s sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song cracked his knuckles, a confident smirk forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valentino heels on one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balenciaga stockings on the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twin ponytails right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... was a man’s kind of romance.\u003C\u002Fp>",3831,"2026-06-06T14:41:47.871Z",1,"novelbin.me","ad453fb4167e636b03d6ef681ec760217d8d789ba6dfcc9cd05982a8852ced93","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-408","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-406",874,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]