At this moment, holding Lin Wanyu in his arms, Gao Yuan didn't know if he should ask the question.
The two shared a tender moment for a while before Gao Yuan served Lin Wanyu breakfast.
While they were eating, Lin Wanyu learned from Gao Yuan that he had quit his job. Now, just like her, he was unemployed.
The only difference was that Lin Wanyu received yearly dividends from her family's company, so she had absolutely no financial pressure.
Gao Yuan, however, was collecting a 100-yuan daily "basic income" from the system.
Fortunately, he had completed a quest after running into Lin Wanyu's ex-husband yesterday. Now he was only nine experience points away from level two. He was on the verge of upgrading and finally leaving his three-thousand-yuan-a-month "welfare" life behind.
Thinking of this,
Gao Yuan started cleaning the kitchen and collected his two rewards from yesterday.
When he collected the "Top-Tier Hardness" reward, Gao Yuan didn't feel much—just a warm current surging into his lower abdomen, making him feel a sudden stirring of desire.
As for how effective this reward was, Gao Yuan turned and glanced at Lin Wanyu, who was sitting on the sofa eating fruit.
He couldn't be the judge of that—she would be.
At this thought, Gao Yuan felt a little sorry for Lin Wanyu's ex-husband. There's always a reason someone is pitiful, after all.
Coming back to seek validation even after the divorce, only to end up gifting him such a great ability... If Li Zian ever found out, he'd probably cough up blood from rage.
He collected the second reward: the "Four Great Temperaments" he'd earned for completing the "Multi-Element Fashion" task.
His usual demeanor at work was already quite similar to the "Calm and Elegant" temperament. When he activated it, his body straightened involuntarily.
His expression grew more relaxed and composed, as if nothing could possibly disturb his inner peace.
This temperament was quite good. It projected a respectable, upright image, perfectly embodying the aura of a mature man. To some younger women, this was an absolutely deadly temptation.
Next, Gao Yuan switched through the other three temperaments: "Yuppie Rebel," "Debonair Playboy," and "Confident CEO."
Overall, he preferred the "Yuppie Rebel" for daily life. The slightly roguish feel it gave his smile, in particular, resonated with his true nature.
"Debonair Playboy" was better suited for nights out, capable of revitalizing his somewhat world-weary old heart.
The final one, "Confident CEO," wasn't like the overbearing CEOs from teen dramas who'd throw intense glares to intimidate women. It was more of an aura, making his every subtle move impossible to ignore.
After finishing in the kitchen, Gao Yuan deactivated all the temperaments, reverting to his normal self as he walked toward Lin Wanyu on the sofa.
"Gao Yuan, would you want to work at my family's company?"
Seeing Gao Yuan come over, Lin Wanyu immediately pulled him to sit next to her.
"Your family's company?"
Gao Yuan looked at Lin Wanyu in confusion.
"You quit your job, right? I asked my dad, and it turns out the sales department needs a Vice President. If you want, I can recommend you!"
Gao Yuan was touched by her words.
They had only known each other for four days, and she had already slept with him, gone shopping with him, and was now trying to find him a job. She was really putting her heart into this.
But he had already completed the system's quest to never be a wage slave again. Gao Yuan was sure that even with Lin Wanyu's introduction, he wouldn't end up getting hired.
Besides, he really didn't want to work for someone else again.
His plan was to tide himself over for a while, then find an interesting sector to start his own business.
A man ought to have his own business.
Besides, seeing that Qin Yichuan and Zheng Zhi both had their own businesses, how could he not be envious?
He had just chosen the wrong path when he was younger, lacking the courage to take the entrepreneurial leap. Who could he blame but himself?
Now, with the system as his safety net, he was experiencing a second wind and could start fresh without any baggage.
Gao Yuan, of course, accepted Lin Wanyu's good intentions, offering her a kiss.
Hugging Lin Wanyu, Gao Yuan didn't want to discourage her thoughtful gesture, so he asked, "What's the salary?"
"I don't know... A VP-level position should pay at least twenty thousand a month, right?"
Lin Wanyu said, tilting her head back to think for a moment.
She didn't really know much about her family's company. Her father had given her some shares so she could collect annual dividends as a form of financial security.
She couldn't be bothered with the management side of things; her father and younger brother handled all that. If it weren't for Gao Yuan being unemployed, she never would have even known there was a VP opening.
"The rent for this apartment is thirty-eight thousand a month. Add in daily living expenses, and it's fifty or sixty thousand a month."
When he saw Wanyu's expression suddenly fall and her mood deflate, Gao Yuan stroked her hair and said, "I know you're just trying to help, and that makes me really happy."
The next moment,
Gao Yuan switched to his "Confident CEO" temperament. He tilted Lin Wanyu's chin up, forcing her to meet his gaze. "Do you think I'm worried about money?"
Looking at Gao Yuan, Wanyu suddenly found him incredibly confident. She couldn't help but believe every word he said, convinced that he could achieve anything he set his mind to.
She even saw a shadow of her own father in him.
Nodding obediently, Lin Wanyu threw herself into Gao Yuan's arms, feeling an overwhelming sense of security.
As he held Lin Wanyu, Gao Yuan's mind was turning over two things.
First, how could he grind some more high-EXP system quests to level the system up from one to two?
Leveling up would definitely increase his daily cash back amount. He guessed it would rise to 1,000 yuan a day, which would match the income from his old job.
Although he'd still be living off his "principal," so to speak, his income would have increased tenfold. He wouldn't have to struggle so much anymore.
But the system's quests were random; he had no control over them. He had figured out, however, that quests only seemed to be triggered when he or someone near him had a specific need.
For now, his only hope was his good-luck charm, Lin Wanyu.
The second matter was which business sector he should choose.
Having worked in e-commerce ever since graduation, he had unique insights into products, traffic, and customer service.
For example, Qin Yichuan's business with salvaged cars was viable, but it required specific resources. Otherwise, where would you get a steady supply of wrecked vehicles?
You also needed your own channels for repairs and good control over the parts supply to squeeze out a profit.
As for Zheng Zhi's QQ skin business, that was an evergreen industry and never too late to get into. But he couldn't compete with his own good friend, could he?
Zheng Zhi had invited him to join the business years ago, but he'd looked down on the small-time operation. To go back now, hat in hand, just for the money... he couldn't stomach the thought of being so shameless.
He could earn money slowly. A friendship that had lasted so many years was something no amount of money could replace.
"Darling, look at this video! It feels just like us!"
Gao Yuan was lost in thought when Lin Wanyu, still in his arms, suddenly held her phone up in front of him.
The video showed a couple. The girl gave her boyfriend twenty yuan and asked him to make her a feast that night.
Then the two took the twenty yuan to the market to buy all sorts of ingredients. They went home, busied themselves in the kitchen, and ended up with a surprising spread of three dishes, a soup, and a fruit platter.
The video was pretty interesting. It not only highlighted the contrast of big-city life—eating a feast on a tiny budget—but also showcased the sweet affection between the couple.
It had clearly cracked part of the code for viral content. It had almost 100,000 likes and over 10,000 comments.
"Darling, you're such a great cook. If you made videos, you'd definitely get a ton of fans."
Lin Wanyu looked at Gao Yuan with adoration, and at that moment, the long-awaited system prompt finally sounded in his mind.