Zhou Yi had always been fascinated by the mysterious offerings of the marketplace within the system.
When he finally clicked through, he discovered an astonishing array of items—everything imaginable, and even things beyond imagination.
If it existed in his mind, the system surely stocked it. The most absurd item caught his eye: a spray boldly advertised as a tool to prolong intimate encounters. Just hearing its purpose made it clear this wasn't exactly wholesome merchandise.
Then there were pills boasting legendary endurance, alongside elixirs designed to enhance specific attributes... What those attributes were, well, anyone with half a brain could guess.
Glancing at the category label above, Zhou Yi saw the words: Men's Ultimate Solutions.
Further down, clothing options beckoned. Some garments promised to increase charm, while others came with bulletproof capabilities.
And then there was the section labeled Exclusive Items for Your Special Someone, which sent Zhou Yi's pulse racing. Not only did it feature outfits ranging from seductive lingerie to elegant dresses, but also potions capable of subtly reshaping physical features...
In other words, you could mold your partner into whatever ideal image you desired.
This was something Zhou Yi would never have dared dream of before. However, the icons beyond the first few rows were grayed out, indicating his level wasn't high enough yet.
In the top-left corner of the interface lay a search bar where users could instantly look up whatever they wanted. Unfortunately, Zhou Yi didn't have many red coins at the moment. Based on Chu Han's affection points, one point equated to 100 red coins.
Most items cost hundreds or even thousands of coins, so Zhou Yi hesitated to make any purchases just yet. He closed the panel and refocused on reality.
As Wang Yixin typed a note, she happened to glance at Zhou Yi's phone. A notification popped up, displaying a contact name: Ah-Zhi.
An intimate nickname like that left little room for doubt. Did Zhou Yi already have someone special? Was that why he seemed so distant toward her?
Wang Yixin thrived on challenges—the harder the conquest, the sweeter the victory. Even if Zhou Yi's heart belonged to another, she was determined to claim him for herself.
"All right," she said with a coy smile, slipping the phone back into his hand. "Promise me you won't ignore my messages, Yi-Gege."
As she handed it over, she playfully grazed her pinky against his palm. When Zhou Yi looked up, she gave him a flirtatious wink.
Her intentions couldn't have been clearer. Few men could resist such advances.
But Zhou Yi acted as though nothing had happened, responding with a faint "Mm-hmm."
His indifference only fueled Wang Yixin's determination. This untouchable male god? She was going to make him hers, no matter what.
At that moment, Zhang Lili mustered the courage to ask, "Can I add you too?"
Without hesitation, Zhou Yi took out his phone and placed it on the table. "Go ahead and scan it."
His QR code appeared on the screen.
Zhou Yi's gaze shifted to Su Ning, who pursed her lips in displeasure. Clearly, she disapproved of how casually he had shared his WeChat with others.
With a cold snort, she muttered under her breath, "Such reckless behavior."
Zhang Lili chimed in cheerfully, "Ningning, you should add him too!"
Su Ning reached for her phone but stopped midway. She remembered her earlier declaration—that she'd never fall for someone like Zhou Yi. Adding him now would feel like admitting defeat.