[{"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-426":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},1705713,2178,"Chapter 425: Is Tang Song a Hopeless Romantic?","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-426",426,"\u003Cp>September 3, 2023, Sunday, Clear, 23~31°C.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, gradually brightening the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song slowly opened his eyes, the faint lingering fragrance in the air and the warm sensation in his palm quickly bringing him to full awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing was curled up in his arms, sleeping soundly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long hair spilled across the pillow, with a few strands mischievously brushing against his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song glanced down at her, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always found Xu Qing intriguing since their university days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she had been a hot topic in the boys’ dorm, and her cosplay photos were widely circulated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, back then, he had been completely devoted to his first crush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>University life had represented a mundane chapter of his past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuyan and Xu Qing, on the other hand, had once been unattainable fantasies—interacting with them, altering their perception of him, witnessing their surprise and gaining their admiration—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of that boosted his confidence and charm score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, more importantly—these best friends were simply gorgeous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night had been a way to satisfy an old fantasy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From taking photos with Xu Qing in cosplay, to... well, something more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about Xu Qing’s adorably flustered expressions from last night, Tang Song couldn’t help but chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had an interesting personality—a bit tsundere, yet oddly naive, making it especially fun to tease her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the covers, Tang Song’s hand shifted slightly, gently squeezing her soft curves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sleeping Xu Qing wiggled in response, her lips pouting slightly as if lost in a sweet dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sleeping face was peaceful and delicate, long lashes casting a faint shadow on her cheeks—absolutely adorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song couldn’t resist leaning down to plant a kiss on her cheek, then carefully tugged the blanket lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing his movements, Xu Qing let out a sleepy hum and instinctively nuzzled closer to his chest, mumbling drowsily,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master… let me sleep a little longer…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingqing, are you seriously still in character?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song instantly perked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling the blanket away, he lowered his head and pressed a soft kiss downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s skin was incredibly smooth, delicate to the touch, as if the slightest pressure would leave a mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her curves were perfectly proportioned—a mix of youthful sweetness and mature elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song found himself unable to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room’s temperature steadily rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!” Xu Qing suddenly yelped, blinking groggily as she woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still in a dazed state, she instinctively wriggled around, letting out little kitten-like murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, as full awareness returned, Xu Qing suddenly clamped her legs together and curled up into a ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop! Don’t come any closer! I’m sore! It’s all your fault! I told you to stop over a hundred times last night, and you wouldn’t listen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was soft and sleepy, tinged with a hoarse morning rasp that made Tang Song’s heart itch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning closer, he murmured against her ear, “You did keep saying stop… but your actions told a different story.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You—” Xu Qing’s face flushed red, her voice turning defensive. “Y-You’re making stuff up! It’s all your fault! If you dare bully me like this again, I’ll… I’ll…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struggling to come up with a good threat, she hesitated for a long moment before blurting out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll tell Yanyan to punish you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, her best friend was her biggest trump card—her ultimate backup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tang Song’s eyes sparkled, a mischievous glint flashing across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing + Shen Yuyan—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A legendary university duo… Who could possibly resist?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing his sudden excitement, Xu Qing’s large, dark eyes widened in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! You… You scumbag! Why do you look so happy after hearing Yanyan’s name?! Don’t tell me you—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Songzi already had multiple girlfriends… What if he actually set his sights on her best friend next?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Then again, if that did happen, wouldn’t that mean she and Yanyan could stay together forever?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As this wild idea popped into her head, Xu Qing’s mouth slowly fell open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait—NO! ABSOLUTELY NOT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be way too ridiculous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, crisp sound echoed through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song forcefully changed the subject. “Stop overthinking. Reel in that out-of-control imagination of yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ow! You hit me again!” Xu Qing trembled slightly, baring her teeth. “I’m biting you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song’s eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He promptly slipped his finger between her lips, playfully pinching her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinning, he teased, “Go ahead—bite me now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing froze, momentarily processing his actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, realization dawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned bright red, and she furiously shook her head. “I—I don’t know what you’re talking about! I don’t know anything! I’m going back to sleep!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? You don’t get it?” Tang Song pressed slightly harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t read many of Xu Qing’s novels—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had never skipped a single mature-themed illustration she shared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those definitely had no shortage of creative tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling one of the “educational” posts Xu Qing had sent just a few days ago, Tang Song’s voice turned smooth as silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know… there are other ways.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I seriously don’t know what you’re talking about!” Xu Qing’s large, dark eyes darted around nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song leaned in and whispered a few words in her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing instinctively glanced downward, then instantly turned beet red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’M NOT DOING THAT!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s continue as we were.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahhh! WAIT!” Xu Qing shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song smirked. “What is it now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing wiggled slightly, her gaze shifting as she hesitantly said, “I-I might be willing to help you… but I have a condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song raised an eyebrow. “What condition?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well…” Xu Qing hesitated for a moment before mumbling, “My mom is coming to Yan City… I have to take her out shopping and visit some relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So… can I borrow one of your cars?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Zhang was her mom’s high school best friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, her mom had come from their hometown to attend Aunt Zhang’s daughter’s wedding, bringing along a few other acquaintances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing had boasted quite a bit—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a renowned author and media company shareholder, she needed a car that matched her status, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s easy. Take whatever you like. They’re all parked at Yanjing Tiancheng—just pick one later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his casual agreement, Xu Qing instantly beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? Great! You said it—so I won’t be polite about it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song pinched her cheek. “When’s Auntie arriving? Do you need me to pick her up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s arriving this afternoon. No need to pick her up.” Xu Qing quickly shook her head, looking a little flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Just showing up later is enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had exaggerated a lot when talking to her mom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even fabricated a “cold and distant CEO ex” story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before introducing Tang Song, she needed to sync details with her mom first—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, knowing her mother’s personality, there was no telling what ridiculous things she might say in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ε=(0~*)))\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having such a chaotic mother was truly exhausting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, just let me know whenever you need something.” Tang Song patted her lightly. “Now, let’s get started, little maid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the rush?” Xu Qing pouted, her cheeks flushing as she glanced at Tang Song’s bare upper body. “Hmph, fine. Since you’ve been so generous, I suppose I’ll reluctantly help you this once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, she begrudgingly settled onto his lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft movements filled the quiet room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Tang Song watched her playful yet serious expression, he felt his heart race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night had been Xu Qing’s first time, so he had been careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a full night’s rest, his Heartthrob Aura (LV4) had fully restored his energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Lunch at Lanque Western Restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them took the Rolls-Royce directly to the underground parking lot at Yanjing Tiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the car, Tang Song gestured to a row of vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These three are mine—pick whichever one you like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s eyes instantly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the Mercedes S450L she had already ridden in, there was a sleek black BMW and…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Bentley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swallowing hard, Xu Qing’s gaze fixated on the luxurious sports car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its Ice White exterior glowed under the dim parking garage lights, exuding an elegant, almost untouchable aura—like a dormant beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was this even a choice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a writer, she knew a little about luxury cars. She wasn’t an expert, but she understood brand rankings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Bentley was a top-tier luxury brand—on the same level as Rolls-Royce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just imagining herself rolling up in this gorgeous car in front of her mom…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mom would freak out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s large, dark eyes twinkled mischievously as she tried to act nonchalant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I say I want the Bentley… would you really let me drive it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song chuckled, ruffling her hair. “Of course. If you behave, I wouldn’t mind giving you one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wha—?!” Xu Qing gulped, her expression exaggerated in disbelief. “Y-You’re joking, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song looked her straight in the eyes. “I’m not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of Su Yu’s trust agreement and Secretary Jin’s strong reaction, he wasn’t considering adding new people to Slover Trust at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That said, he did feel a little bad for his little maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given his current wealth, compensating her in other ways was more than doable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cars, houses—whatever she wanted, he could provide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, Xu Qing was already a minor shareholder in Fanfu Suzi Media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could easily allocate future short drama assets under her name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes locked for a solid ten seconds before Xu Qing finally realized he was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned beet red, and her mind went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my god…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Songzi… loves me this much?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All they did was sleep together once, and she already felt like she’d profited—but now he wanted to give her a luxury car worth millions?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Then,” Xu Qing hesitated before quietly asking, “W-What if I asked for a house?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song chuckled. “Perfect timing—your mom’s visiting, right? Take the next couple of days to pick one. I’ll buy it under your name. Full payment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the location? The price? Any restrictions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No restrictions. If you like it, you can have it. Villa, penthouse, whatever.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…And what if I want to advance my career?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem. You already have Fanfu Suzi shares—I can transfer more to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you still want to work as a lawyer, I can place you in Quanjing Law Firm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… you…” Xu Qing’s eyes welled up with tears, staring at Tang Song in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was straight out of her novel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Wrong Room, Stumbled Into a CEO’s Bed, the female lead, Xu Yanqing, was also showered with cars, villas, and career support after an accidental encounter with the dominant male lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was just fiction—a fantasy so extravagant that even her own imagination struggled to take it seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, Tang Song was actually making it real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had underestimated his love for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really… loved her this much?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song gently pinched her cheek. “What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, Xu Qing didn’t act tsundere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she softly mumbled, “…Why are you like this…? I was just joking…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She loved money, sure—but not like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had only just started dating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she took a Bentley and a villa now, she’d feel too guilty to not hand over her best friend to him as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song shook his head. “I wasn’t joking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Tang Song.” Xu Qing suddenly looked up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a question—did you secretly like me back in university?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…” Tang Song’s eye twitched slightly. “…Yeah, I did.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been one of the biggest beauties on campus—most guys had some thoughts about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s expression softened as she suddenly tiptoed and kissed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light, affectionate kiss on the lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of her friends had dated multiple times—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Ma Luoluo, for example—she’d already had four boyfriends and countless hotel stays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, none of them had ever been treated this well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you combined all of their boyfriends, they wouldn’t come close to Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one explanation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song must have had a secret crush on her in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he wasn’t outstanding enough to confess, because she had been a campus queen and a rising cosplay star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After graduation, he had worked relentlessly to build his success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, fate brought them back together at Songmei Fashion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that moment on—everything changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was literally the plot of her own novel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Tang Song?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He perfectly embodied both the past and present versions of the male lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a flawless real-life reenactment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding! Xu Qing’s favorability +20! More interactions unlocked!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xu Qing became more affectionate than ever, Tang Song wasn’t sure what was going on in her head—but he didn’t dwell on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took the elevator to the 20th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing eagerly explored his luxurious penthouse before finally heading downstairs, car keys in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slipping into the Bentley’s plush interior, she listened carefully as Tang Song guided her through the car’s functions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excited, Xu Qing couldn’t wait to take it for a spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had gotten her license in high school and often borrowed cars in college for road trips with friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her driving skills were solid—she just never had the money to own a car.Thɪs chapter is updated by NoveIＦire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she got comfortable, she turned up the music, swayed to the beat, and happily sped off toward her rental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beicheng Garden Residential Complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Alright, Mengli. Thanks, I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No worries, I was mentally prepared for this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay, enjoy your weekend with your boyfriend. Bye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the call, Shen Yuyan sat frozen in her chair, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latest list of \"Yan Province Innovative Small and Medium Enterprises\" had just been released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Li’s organization was one of the institutions responsible for the selection process, so she received the news ahead of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This list wasn’t just an honorary title—it came with significant benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For three years, selected companies could enjoy financial, industrial, and talent-related incentives, along with tax breaks and land-use support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For small and medium enterprises, this was critical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuyan had been working tirelessly toward making the list—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even attending university startup incubator events just to increase her company’s exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Youjie Domestic Services had still failed to make the cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the evaluation committee, even with millions secured from its angel investment round, the company’s innovation, growth potential, and specialization weren’t up to standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What stung even more—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Songmei Fashion and Fanfu Suzi Media had made the list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Mengting. Guo Liyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two people she had met back in university—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again leaving her behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone as proud as Shen Yuyan, the pain and frustration were indescribable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Self-doubt crept in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her confidence in Youjie Domestic Services was at an all-time low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already September 2023—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New industries were booming everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>IoT, short dramas, AI—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>especially generative AI and multimodal models.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Word had it that Qingning Technology, a domestic AI unicorn,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was set to release a new large-scale pre-trained language model (LLM) later this month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A model that would expand AI applications across all sectors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts drifted back to what Ren Mingyuan had said last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hated him, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Youjie Domestic Services had become her cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like she was staring at an endless blue ocean\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but had no way in—no opportunity, no qualifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat there, lost in thought, for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, her phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snapping back to reality, she glanced at the caller ID before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end, Xu Qing’s voice was practically bursting with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“YANYAN! Get down here, NOW! Something HUGE just happened!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuyan frowned slightly. “What happened? Qingqing, calm down—talk to me properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, just hurry up! I need to show you something!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that it was just to see something, Shen Yuyan immediately relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an exasperated sigh, she asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you stop making things sound so dramatic? Also—how did things go with Tang Song last night?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… I’ll tell you when I see you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s voice suddenly dropped to a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That tiny change in tone told Shen Yuyan everything she needed to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it. I’m coming down now. Bye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up, Shen Yuyan didn’t even bother changing shoes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slipped into her house slippers, took the elevator down,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and walked out of her apartment building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she stepped outside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strikingly familiar silhouette came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wheels glided smoothly over the pavement,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>so quiet she could barely hear it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>only the low purr of the engine echoed faintly in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white paintwork gleamed in the sunlight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>its surface smooth and polished, like an icy glacier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bentley emblem on the hood glittered brilliantly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>radiating an aura of elegance and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—she saw the Shanghai license plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuyan’s heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of memories flooded her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The university startup summit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrepreneurship incubator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bentley Continental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Mengting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That summit had been a turning point in her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, Xu Qing had told her that Tang Song was planning to invest in Youjie Domestic Services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Ren Mingyuan from Gongying Technology had approached her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she had to choose between investors,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it hadn’t just been about her partners or Gongying’s promises—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had simply failed to take Tang Song seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had just taken the time to talk to him properly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>if she had dug deeper into his background—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything today would have been completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could process it all, the Bentley rolled to a smooth stop beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door swung open—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by a blast of upbeat music,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a beaming Xu Qing hopped out of the driver’s seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Little Yanyan~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands on her hips, she tilted her chin slightly upward,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her smug grin practically radiating self-satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was clearly trying to act cool—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with her flushed cheeks and shifty glances,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she just looked endearingly silly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuyan let out a slow breath, her gaze complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This car… belongs to Tang Song?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mhm!” Xu Qing pursed her lips,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then pouted dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He lets me drive it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can take it whenever I want, for as long as I want.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to play it cool—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but within seconds, she completely broke character and threw her arms around her best friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitedly, she gushed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just looked it up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a Bentley Continental GT—a 4-million-yuan luxury sports car!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, we can drive it wherever we want—we’ll look SO badass!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh! And he also has a Rolls-Royce!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chauffeur?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super classy—she’s like a secret agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Yanyan—next time you need to attend a fancy event or something,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>just say the word!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll borrow this bad boy from Tang Song,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and we’ll roll up in style!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept rambling excitedly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>until Shen Yuyan rubbed her head gently and said softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qingqing, you guys just started dating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should be a little more reserved—a little smarter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man like Tang Song—a man with this much wealth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, they can be sensitive about money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want to stay by his side for a long time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>you need to make sure you don’t come across as too materialistic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing blinked in confusion, then firmly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Songzi is nothing like that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s so good to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even better than you’d ever imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly… sometimes it’s too much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing sighed dramatically—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and then immediately burst into giggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuyan frowned slightly. “What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing cleared her throat,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as if hiding a secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget Bentleys and Rolls-Royces—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I wanted, he’d BUY me one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same with houses—penthouse, villa—he’d buy me one in full.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuyan stared in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You’re joking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had met plenty of wealthy men before—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the women around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this level of generosity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never heard of anything like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all they did was spend one night together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this much, Xu Qing was already on her way to financial freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not joking. He’s completely serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that’s not even everything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s voice dropped slightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her expression turning soft and dreamy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He liked me since university.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So… I guess this is just love.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Love?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuyan’s mind went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Tang Song actually a hopeless romantic?!\u003C\u002Fp>",3409,"2026-06-06T14:41:47.871Z",1,"novelbin.me","1ead4ffd06f5f4e3a42a18e9bef219b922fb9a927b7654df940267314abf258a","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-427","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-425",874,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]