[Ding! Double Cash Rebate Mission initiated.]
[Mission]: Spend money on Lin Wanyu today. Spending limit: 500,000.
[Mission Reward 1]: High-tier Execution Ability.
[Mission Reward 2]: 5 EXP.
[Note: In light of the Host's extreme poverty, cash rebates can be settled on a per-transaction basis.]
The sudden system mission instantly thrilled Gao Yuan.
He had just been thinking about buying Lin Wanyu a bag when the spending mission arrived. It was a godsend.
"What are you smiling about?"
Lin Wanyu asked curiously, noticing the corners of Gao Yuan's mouth curve into a smile.
"Because I'm in the company of a beautiful woman!"
Lin Wanyu beamed at Gao Yuan's compliment. "Just going shopping together makes you this happy? What if we…"
She trailed off, her thoughts drifting to how wild the two of them had been yesterday. Her face instantly flushed crimson. "I was supposed to let you rest today, but I dragged you out to shop with me anyway. I'll treat you to a nice lunch to make up for it!"
Seeing Lin Wanyu's expression, Gao Yuan knew her mind had definitely gone into the gutter.
He didn't bother to explain. 'Let her think what she wants.' Half the month was already gone. He'd used thirty minutes of the system's time-extending reward this morning, but he still had twenty minutes left.
'I guess the landlord's reserves are running low!'
However, Gao Yuan was rather curious about the new mission.
He had only given it a quick glance and seen that the reward was High-tier Execution Ability.
'A cash rebate mission exclusively for Lin Wanyu, with a massive 500,000 limit? Does the system really have that much faith in me?'
If he actually had 500,000 in his pocket right now, he wouldn't be living such a stifled life.
And that High-tier Execution Ability reward left Gao Yuan a bit speechless. 'Don't I execute things well enough already?'
Adhering to the principle of never passing up a good opportunity, Gao Yuan drove Lin Wanyu directly to Hang City Mansion.
This was Hang City's most exclusive luxury shopping center, with annual sales topping ten billion.
To be honest, if he weren't trying to spend money, Gao Yuan would never have brought Lin Wanyu to this mall. The shopping experience was even worse than at the one in his hometown.
Gao Yuan had been here once with Zhang Ke, and the place was a veritable maze. You had to climb stairs just to get around, the decor was extremely dated—plain whitewashed walls, a patchwork of broken floor tiles, a dim and cramped atrium—and even the indoor plants were plastic.
There were random steps every few feet. Shopping here was a man's nightmare.
'Perhaps this is what brings the rich joy!'
However, it also had the most comprehensive collection of high-end luxury stores in all of Hang City. All the major international brands had a presence here. As long as you had the money, you could absolutely buy your happiness here.
A short while later, after parking the car, the two of them arrived at Building A of Hang City Mansion.
The area was bustling, teeming with handsome men and beautiful women of every imaginable type. Some people were even holding up cameras, doing street-style photoshoots.
A blissful expression on her face, Lin Wanyu looped her arm through Gao Yuan's. They walked down the street like any other couple, and Lin Wanyu would even point out pretty women to him every so often.
Turns out, when a man appreciates beauty, he's looking at women. When a woman appreciates beauty, she's looking at everyone.
Gao Yuan looked up and saw the Prada boutique, but a long line had already formed outside. He had no intention of waiting.
Right next door was a Chanel boutique, which reminded Gao Yuan of a saying: "If you can't afford Chanel, go line up at Prada."
Gao Yuan felt a Prada bag wouldn't quite suit Lin Wanyu's outfit today; a Chanel, on the other hand, would better accentuate her youthful vibe.
Besides, he had already analyzed the system's mission after they got out of the car.
As long as he spent money on Lin Wanyu today, he would receive double the amount back as a cash rebate, up to a maximum of 500,000. In other words, if he spent 500,000 on her, he would get one million in cash.
The system was even user-friendly enough to let him settle the rebate on a per-transaction basis.
Even so, with the amount of money currently in his account, figuring out how to make a million in a single day—and get the High-tier Execution Ability to boot—would require some ingenuity.
Coincidentally, Lin Wanyu wasn't carrying a handbag after getting out of the car, so Gao Yuan led her straight into the Chanel store.
The moment they walked in, a sales associate greeted them warmly. Never mind Gao Yuan's fifty or sixty-thousand-yuan outfit—Lin Wanyu wasn't wearing anything cheap, either. These associates had incredibly sharp eyes.
They could tell in a single glance whether someone was a qualified buyer.
"Ma'am, is there anything in particular you'd like to see? I can show you around."
"Bags,"
Gao Yuan answered. The reason was simple: although the system had issued a double cash rebate mission, he only had seventy or eighty thousand yuan in his account, tops.
In a high-end luxury store like Chanel, that really didn't give him many options.
"This way, please. These are the new Chanel Classic Flap bags. We currently have them available in medium and large." The saleswoman led them to a counter and promptly retrieved two Chanel bags.
One was black with gold hardware, the other black with silver—both classic colorways. Even a self-proclaimed fashion-illiterate guy like Gao Yuan had to admit they looked good.
"Let's not get one." Lin Wanyu examined the two bags for a moment, then she saw the price in the display case. She squeezed Gao Yuan's arm and whispered.
She was only saying that for Gao Yuan's sake. She'd seen the clothes he'd changed out of yesterday—none of them were designer brands. They looked like they were custom-tailored suits.
And this bag cost 78,000 yuan. Their relationship was still new, and Lin Wanyu didn't want Gao Yuan to do something that was beyond his financial means.
What a shame he didn't know how considerate she was being. If he had, he would have surely praised her as the perfect woman!
"Just try it on," Gao Yuan urged with a smile.
He had seen the price tag immediately. The funds in his WeChat account were just enough to cover it. This was the perfect opportunity to maximize the double cash rebate.
The saleswoman, oblivious to Gao Yuan's true financial situation, continued her enthusiastic recommendations. She even picked up the black and gold bag and began styling it on Lin Wanyu.
Gao Yuan sat on a stool, watching Lin Wanyu in front of the mirror. The black Chanel bag slung over her white coat was a perfect match, making her look even more sweet and adorable.
No one would ever guess she was married.
"It's beautiful."
"We'll take it. She can just wear it out."
Gao Yuan told the saleswoman to ring it up, and she was overjoyed. The store saw plenty of customers, but not many actually bought this particular model.
With this one sale, she would only need to sell a few more minor items to meet her quota for the day.
The saleswoman tapped a few times on the POS terminal, scanned the payment code from Gao Yuan's phone, handed him the receipt, and promptly packed up the original box.
Just then, Lin Wanyu came over from the mirror. Seeing the receipt in Gao Yuan's hand, her brow furrowed slightly. As she took his arm, she gave his waist a sly pinch. "This is the only thing we're getting!"
Gao Yuan smiled, wrapped an arm around her waist, and gave a gentle nod.
'For a woman this beautiful who even tries to save him money… not spending more on her would be a crime against heaven itself.'
Besides, the system had already issued the mission. If he didn't spend money on Lin Wanyu, it might actually take him three years to make his first million.