"Your Construction Bank account has received ¥3,000. Current balance…"
After helping Rong Shuyao place her suitcase, Jiang Ning's bank card instantly received three thousand yuan.
Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel excited.
After all, in 2024 with rising prices, three thousand yuan was still a significant amount—some people earned that in an entire month.
Jiang Ning had a sense of the value of money.
[Would you like to bind Goddess Rong Shuyao?]
Hearing the voice in his mind, Jiang Ning didn't hesitate and mentally agreed.
He could now confirm that he had obtained the legendary "golden finger."
Sure enough.
In online novels, parents performing some ritual would trigger a golden finger—like a system dad, a magical ring, etc.
Jiang Ning thought about himself: although his parents hadn't performed any ritual, they divorced and left him entirely alone.
He was already a prime candidate for a golden finger!
[Binding successful!]
[Congratulations on binding your first Goddess! New Player Gift: Physical Enhancement!]
[As a Player, how can you lack supreme physical strength?]
Soon, Jiang Ning felt a surge of power filling his body, almost overflowing.
As someone who played basketball regularly and collided fiercely with others, Jiang Ning was very aware of his physical abilities.
Now, he felt like a single punch could kill a wild Siberian tiger.
And the sensation was intense!
"Also… my vision and hearing are stronger!"
Jiang Ning had mild nearsightedness.
Although he didn't need glasses, distant objects were a bit blurry.
Now, he could see clearly over hundreds of meters.
Jiang Ning realized he had never had this level of sight in his life.
"Incredible!"
He felt utterly amazed.
"Right… what's the point of binding a Goddess?"
[To seduce! Endless top-tier Goddesses!]
"Can I make money from this?"
[Player, money is just a number to you.]
"A number my ass! How am I supposed to buy an ROG gaming laptop? How am I supposed to buy a 4090 GPU? How am I supposed to buy a supercar?"
"All I care about is money!"
"Classmate? What's your name?"
Rong Shuyao was seated next to Jiang Ning.
Her unique scent lingered in the air, pleasantly refreshing.
Any ordinary man would have lost composure with such a beautiful girl beside him, especially with her fragrance in the air.
A few men could remain calm?
Jiang Ning had grown up around girls and was used to them.
He could remain composed.
"I'm Jiang Ning! And you?"
Jiang Ning thought: Why ask for my name without introducing yourself first?
"I'm Rong Shuyao! Rong as in beauty, Shu as in book, Yao as in Yaochi!"
"Oh."
Jiang Ning already knew her name in advance, so he just said "Oh."
But to Rong Shuyao, used to being adored, that single "Oh" felt like cold violence.
Typically, she would say "Oh" to guys who were fans or pursuing her.
So this simple "Oh" left a lasting impression.
Rong Shuyao felt a little annoyed.
[Because you said "Oh," Rong Shuyao is slightly displeased. To make a woman remember you, start by making her annoyed!]
[Reward: ¥1,000!]
Huh?
Money already?
Jiang Ning was surprised.
In just a few minutes, he had earned four thousand for the day!
Two months working at the electronics factory couldn't even compare.
But humans are greedy; four thousand a day wasn't enough for Jiang Ning.
"If making her annoyed makes money… maybe I can do more?"
Jiang Ning saw a business opportunity and decided to test it.
"Classmate, are you also here to register?"
"Yes!"
"Alone?"
"Yes!"
"What university?"
"Haicheng University of Finance!"
"Wow! Me too!"
Jiang Ning was surprised to meet a fellow schoolmate on the train.
"Oh."
Rong Shuyao, perhaps as a tiny act of revenge, only said three words in response.
Jiang Ning thought: Little trickster!
He was already planning how to make Rong Shuyao "explode" gold for him.
On the way, Jiang Ning kept trying to talk to her.
Mostly, he spoke while she responded occasionally with "Mm," "Oh," or "Ah."
However, Rong Shuyao was smart. She occasionally asked him questions.
"Your parents didn't come?"
Ordinary guys would be captivated by her looks and figure, completely enchanted, chasing hope that seemed unreachable.
Jiang Ning didn't fall for that.
Time passed, and the train soon arrived at the station.
"We're here."
Jiang Ning stood up.
Rong Shuyao also got up.
Jiang Ning moved toward the door.
"Jiang Ning!"
"Huh? What's up?"
Jiang Ning turned to her.
"My suitcase!"
Rong Shuyao wanted him to carry her suitcase down.
"I thought you could do it yourself!"
Jiang Ning feigned apology.
"It's so heavy… how can a girl carry it alone?"
Rong Shuyao thought: Seriously!
[Rong Shuyao feels uncomfortable. Reward: ¥1,000!]
Another thousand!
He grinned and carried her suitcase down, even pulling the handle out for her convenience.
"All set!"
"Jiang Ning, you don't have luggage?"
Rong Shuyao noticed he only had a small crossbody bag.
"I already sent mine by courier."
Jiang Ning was prepared—sending luggage in advance was convenient.
Rong Shuyao's eyes shifted.
"Then can you help me carry mine? My hands hurt a bit, and it's quite heavy…"
Normally, 99% of guys would agree instantly.
After all, such a delicate and beautiful girl asking for help? How could you refuse?
Jiang Ning said: "How can I do that?"
Rong Shuyao said in a slightly coquettish tone: "Just help a little. We're from the same school, even if not the same class!"
Jiang Ning waved his hand: "No, my arm is a bit sore too."
He rubbed his right arm. Two trips with luggage, both using his right hand.
"Really sore?"
"Really!"
Jiang Ning rubbed his shoulder. "Ouch, my arm hurts. I played basketball yesterday and injured it. I can't lift heavy stuff, so I had my luggage sent by courier in advance."
"Then I'll do it myself!"
Her tone grew colder.
She thought: If you try to chase me, I definitely won't agree.
Enjoy four years of being single!
[Rong Shuyao feels uncomfortable. Reward: ¥1,000!]
[Rong Shuyao secretly despises you. Reward: ¥1,000!]
[You triggered a Minor Crit. Reward: ¥5,000!]
Whoa!
Seven thousand in one go!
Jiang Ning was elated.
Not long ago, he earned nine thousand after two months at the factory, barely holding it in to pee—now over ten thousand in a day!
Looking at Rong Shuyao, his "gold mine," he liked her even more.
Soon, they got off the train.
Since it was crowded, Rong Shuyao followed Jiang Ning.
Her luggage was heavy—a 28-inch suitcase stuffed with messy belongings, easily dozens of kilograms.
After a while, she was struggling.
"Jiang Ning!"
"Carry the luggage?"
Jiang Ning turned.
She nodded, eyes full of expectation, slightly glossy.
His irresponsible father once told him not to trust beautiful women's eyes—they could deceive.
Rong Shuyao's eyes were indeed captivating, eliciting warmth and sympathy.
But Jiang Ning had been immune to charm since kindergarten; beautiful women no longer swayed him.
"Can't you carry it yourself?" Jiang Ning asked.
Rong Shuyao: "Please! It's really heavy!"
"Not a chance!"
Jiang Ning said: "I don't hand over my effort for free. You want me to carry it? I'll consider it."
[Rong Shuyao feels uncomfortable. Reward: ¥2,000!]
Two thousand!
Jiang Ning was thrilled, as if a perfect life was before him.
"Jiang Ning, it's fine for a guy to help a girl with luggage. We girls are the weaker group anyway."
Rong Shuyao had never met a boy like Jiang Ning.
Why was he like this?
She thought helping girls was normal, and most boys were happy to do it.
Why did she meet Jiang Ning today?
"If you're going to help, at least ask for a reward, right?"
Jiang Ning gestured: "Three hundred via WeChat, and I'll bring it to the school for you."
"I'll carry it myself then, no need!"
She thought: I don't need your help, and three hundred for a suitcase? Hmph!
[Rong Shuyao feels uncomfortable. Reward: ¥2,000!]
Jiang Ning, walking ahead, heard the notification and felt even better.
Rong Shuyao struggled with the suitcase for two minutes.
Though it had wheels, it was still heavy, especially on the stairs—exhausting.
"Jiang Ning!"
She finally called him.
Jiang Ning turned.
"What's up?"
"Help me with the luggage… I'll give you some money."
Rong Shuyao looked at him expectantly.