Chapter 31: Preparation for Moving Forward

The morning dew was still hanging on the flower petals in the community, and Li Yan had already finished running 5 kilometers with steady breathing.

The morning run persistence of the past week made his body slightly warm, but not showing fatigue.

He stood by the measuring railing outside the community and touched the mark of his height.

Looking at the mark that was a little higher, a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

Sure enough, the reward mentioned by the system wasn't empty talk—after completing the seven-day morning run challenge, he was 2 centimeters taller than before.

For ordinary people, 2 centimeters didn't count for much, but for Li Yan, this was a symbol.

He had just ended his high school career and successfully admitted to the Advertising major at a key university.

University life was imminent, and the increase in height made him more confident in his personal image.

Just as he was returning home to wash up, the system's prompt tone appeared in his mind again:

【New task: Prepare for university life, try your best to improve your own level, and purchase items that match your identity. No upper limit, and finally 1-3 times the cost will be returned.】

Li Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel, looked at himself in the mirror, and wasn't surprised by the system's prompt.

From the first year of high school, he occasionally received tasks from the Xueba system, and after completion, he could get various rewards, which allowed him to quietly accumulate hundreds of thousands or even nearly a million funds in his three years of high school.

Now that it had become a god-level rich system, naturally it also had this function.

"Just take advantage of this opportunity to spend the money, and then get a return, which is equivalent to an excellent investment."

He already had a plan in mind: university life was a new stage, and the Advertising major often dealt with people, so it was necessary to upgrade his image and equipment to a higher level.

Clothes, shoes, suitcases, wristwatches, daily accessories, these could not only reflect personal taste but also make him more confident when talking about projects in the future.

Since that was the case, let's have a thorough shopping spree.

But where to go? The resources in the city where he was located were limited, so it was better to go to Lüdao City—a coastal metropolis two hours away by high-speed rail from his city.

There, luxury stores were lined up, the environment was elegant, and he could travel and relax by the way.

After breakfast, Li Yan opened his phone to check the top-tier hotels and car rental services in Lüdao City.

He wanted to experience the fun of driving this time; after all, he had just obtained his driver's license not long ago and wanted to feel the pleasure of self-driving in a strange city.

There were several luxury car rental companies in Lüdao City, and he took a fancy to the daily rental service of the 2023 Porsche 911 sports car.

The price wasn't cheap: about 2000 yuan in rent per day, plus deposit and insurance, totaling over 10,000 yuan paid together.

He placed the order without hesitation; anyway, there was a return, no need to feel heartache for this bit of money.

After setting the car, he looked at the hotel.

The price of top-tier seaside hotels in Lüdao City was high, so he directly picked a top-tier suite: the sea-view suite was 12,000 yuan per night, also with private butler service.

Booked for two nights, 24,000 yuan.

He thought this was just the beginning, the real big head was in luxury shopping.

Everything was ready, he booked a first-class ticket for the high-speed rail departing tomorrow morning in the afternoon; the first-class ticket price was about 700 yuan, although expensive, it could give him a more comfortable travel experience.

Anyway, there were hundreds of thousands of funds waiting to be spent, he didn't need to care about these small expenses.

In the evening, he said to his parents at home: "I'm going to Lüdao City to play for two days tomorrow, and buy things for the start of school by the way."

His parents just told him to pay attention to safety, knowing their son had independent ability, and didn't interfere much.

Early the next morning, Li Yan changed into a simple yet textured casual outfit: a beige linen shirt and brown casual trousers, with a pair of clean white casual shoes on his feet.

No need for flashy logos, but the fabric and tailoring already made him look a bit tasteful.

On the way to the high-speed rail station, he spent 30 yuan on a taxi.

Bought a bottle of mineral water at the convenience store before getting on the train, looking at the time just right.

The first-class carriage of the high-speed rail was spacious, and he enjoyed the beginning of the quiet journey alone.

Two hours later, Lüdao City Station arrived.

As soon as he exited the station, there was fresh sea breeze.

Li Yan dragged a small luggage bag out of the station exit, and the staff of the pre-booked car rental company was already waiting at the entrance.

After handling the deposit and procedures, he received the car key—a silver-gray 2023 Porsche 911 parked quietly in the parking lot.

The smooth body lines shone in the sun, giving him a burst of satisfaction.

Starting the car, the steering wheel felt steady, and the acceleration was light.

He drove out of the parking lot slowly, a sense of confidence surging in his heart: driving a 911 to travel in a strange land, how free and easy.

Li Yan sat in the driver's seat, feeling a little excited holding the steering wheel.

This was his first time driving such a high-end sports car.

This was also Li Yan's first real driving experience.

Plus he had some interest in Porsche originally, Li Yan naturally also wanted to study the vehicle more.

After all, the god-level rich system was already there, how could it be called a god-level rich man without buying a car for university?

Let's go to the hotel to put the luggage first.

He set the navigation to the pre-booked "Lüdao Bay Peninsula Hotel," which was said to be one of the most luxurious seaside hotels in the city.

The drive took more than twenty minutes, with the convertible blowing a breeze that seemed to carry the taste of the sea, and he arrived at the hotel.

This hotel looked like a huge white sailboat from the outside, and the fountain in front of the door was flowing with light and color.

The waiter opened the car door for him and transported the small luggage into the lobby with a luggage cart.

The receptionist smiled: "Mr. Li, welcome to your sea-view suite, 12,000 yuan per night for two nights, the deposit has been paid, please confirm

The receptionist smiled: "Mr. Li, welcome to your sea-view suite. It's 12,000 yuan per night for two nights. The deposit has been paid; please confirm."

Li Yan swiped his card to pay the balance, and the check-in process was completed easily.

A private butler led him into the room. The large living room, the blue bay outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the rattan chairs and coffee table on the balcony, and the bedroom separated from the living room, equipped with an independent walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom.

A sense of ease welled up from within.

Li Yan changed into relaxed casual shorts and a shirt, brewed a cup of the complimentary herbal tea provided by the hotel, sat on the terrace, and stared at the sea for a moment, then decided to just wander around the city in the afternoon without rushing to shop.

He would pick a local restaurant to try in the evening, and use the entire day tomorrow for shopping, spending all the money at once.

Taking the car out of the hotel, he drove the 911 slowly along the coastal road for a joyride.

The city's architecture was modern and stylish, the street trees were neat, and there were cafes, bookstores, and creative handicraft shops along the road.

He parked at a commercial pedestrian street (100 yuan parking fee for the night in the underground parking lot), walked to a dessert shop, and ordered a berry cheesecake and an iced Americano, totaling 120 yuan.

Compared to his huge expenditures, this was just small change, but it made life feel more substantial.

Sitting by the window of the dessert shop, he looked at the map on his phone and marked the luxury shopping district he would visit tomorrow—"Coast International Luxury Plaza," which gathered top brands like LV, Dior, Chanel, Hermès, Rolex, and Rimowa.

Leaving the dessert shop, he stopped by a handicraft shop and spent 500 yuan to buy an exquisite hand-painted ceramic cup as a souvenir for his mother.

Although he planned to buy more high-end gifts tomorrow, this kind of small handmade item felt more personal.