I agreed to be a kept man, but I'm still being punished by the system.

Lin Yang felt a lightness in his hand and instinctively turned his head.

Tang Yun's almost perfect pretty face came closer and she reached out to take the paper bags from his side.

"It's okay, I can get it myself."

"Let me get some for you, you look quite tired." Tang Yun's voice was soft, with a touch of the gentle sweetness unique to young girls.

tired.

Lin Yang rolled his eyes inwardly.

It's more than just tiring; I'm practically a completely drained animal. First, I spent the whole day shopping with them, then acted as a human clothes hanger for half a day, and now I've become a porter carrying 50 pounds of weight.

He managed to force a fairly sunny smile on his face.

"Thank you, but it's still a bit of a distance from here to the parking lot."

"It's okay, I'll take it to you."

She carried those bags printed with luxury logos with a natural and unpretentious demeanor.

As the elevator doors opened, a cool breeze rushed out, a stark contrast to the warm, constant temperature environment inside the mall.

In the empty underground parking lot, only the sound of their footsteps echoed, amplified by the smooth cement floor and pillars, making them exceptionally clear.

Rows of luxury cars lay quietly in their respective parking spaces, like lurking metal beasts.

The two walked one after the other into the depths of the parking lot.

The surrounding crowds completely disappeared, leaving only cold concrete and flickering indicator lights.

Lin Yang, who was walking ahead, suddenly heard Tang Yun's clear voice from behind.

"Hey, which school did you graduate from?"

"Huahai University of Finance and Economics, and you?" Lin Yang answered truthfully.

Tang Yun paused, seemingly somewhat helpless.

"Didn't Aunt Li just say you were daydreaming?"

Lin Yang kept walking, but his face was a little hot. He hadn't really listened much; his mind was full of his conversation with the system and the ten-year bad luck punishment.

"Oh really? I didn't hear you. Say it again."

Tang Yun caught up with him and walked alongside him, her tone tinged with amusement.

Huahai Drama Academy.

"oh."

Lin Yang's gaze involuntarily drifted to her simple white training uniform; the loose fabric couldn't conceal her elegant posture and amazing flexibility as she walked.

"Are you studying acting? With your looks, if you debuted, you'd definitely be the number one beauty in the entertainment industry."

These words come from the bottom of my heart.

Tang Yun paused again, turning her head to the side, her clear eyes sparkling in the dim light of the parking lot.

"Really?"

"Really, it's system certified," Lin Yang blurted out.

As soon as the words left his mouth, he cursed himself inwardly. He'd spoken too quickly.

Sure enough, Tang Yun's beautiful eyebrows were slightly raised.

"What system?"

"Uh... I won't tell you." Lin Yang said mysteriously.

"cut."

Tang Yun gave a disdainful snort, but couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly.

"I did get scouts waiting for me at the school gate, but my dad won't let me enter the entertainment industry. He says it's a mess."

"Your dad is doing this for your own good," Lin Yang nodded in agreement.

Tang Yun's tone became somewhat subtle, carrying a hint of boasting and a hint of complaint.

"My dad also said that if I insisted on entering the entertainment industry, he would just buy an entertainment company to promote me."

Lin Yang's heart stirred; this familiar scent of a wealthy family.

"This method is great; you're sure to become famous."

"Tch." Tang Yun snorted again, but this time her good mood was obvious. She changed the subject and her sharp gaze fell on Lin Yang.

"And what about you? What do you do?"

"Me?" Lin Yang pointed to himself. "I'm just an assistant."

Tang Yun stopped and looked at him quietly, her eyes filled with a knowing and playful gaze.

"No."

"You're a kept man."

Lin Yang's eyes widened.

He felt his heart skip a beat.

"Is it that obvious?"

Tang Yun's gaze slowly slid down from his astonished face, finally landing on the two identical watches in different colors on his and Su Man's wrists.

"I'm not blind."

"Even a fool could tell that you two are wearing matching watches."

Lin Yang's gaze also fell on the Patek Philippe watch on his wrist, which gleamed with the cold light of platinum.

Three hundred thousand.

A single watch completely exposed his true identity.

He was thinking to himself that he absolutely couldn't wear this to the company. If He Xiaoya or anyone else saw it and connected it to him and Su Man, things would get really messed up. Su Man didn't want to go public yet.

Looks like I'll have to find some time to buy a Huawei smartwatch to wear, something more low-key.

He looked up and met Tang Yun's curious eyes, and decided to stop pretending.

"Okay, I admit it."

Tang Yun's face showed an "I knew it" expression. She walked around Lin Yang once, as if she were looking at an interesting product.

"This gigolo job isn't very tasty, is it?"

Lin Yang shrugged, his expression nonchalant.

"It's alright, this is just my fate."

He suddenly grinned, with a hint of roguishness.

"How about Miss Tang gives you a chance and lets you live off her?"

Tang Yun's eyes lit up instantly, with the excitement of finding a new toy.

"all right."

She smiled like a little fox who had just stolen some fish.

"However, you might get beaten to death by my dad."

Lin Yang's smile remained unchanged.

"Honestly, your dad probably couldn't beat me."

"But he has eight bodyguards, all of them are experts." Tang Yun made an "eight" gesture seriously.

"It's alright, I've practiced before." Lin Yang's tone was nonchalant. "Ten or eight experts shouldn't be a problem."

A look of doubt flickered in Tang Yun's eyes.

"real?"

As they spoke, the two had already walked to the dark blue Cayenne.

Lin Yang kicked the bottom of the trunk, and the trunk slowly rose.

He stuffed all the shopping bags he had in his hand, as well as all the shopping bags he had taken from Tang Yun, into the bag.

Then, he casually took off his brand-new Tom Ford jacket and tossed it onto the back seat.

Wearing only a fitted cashmere sweater, the muscles in his arms, chest, and shoulders instantly tightened, outlining a smooth and powerful silhouette through the thin fabric.

Those were his biceps and pectoralis major muscles, which he had been training for four and a half years.

Tang Yun's gaze lingered on him for a second.

"Dead muscles, no interest."

She uttered a few words lightly.

Lin Yang raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean by dead muscle? I'll show you what I'm made of another day."

His words carried a strong implication.

Tang Yun suddenly stopped smiling, and her expression became somewhat serious.

I advise you not to do anything.

Her voice was very low.

"Don't be fooled by the fact that I'm alone next to you. I'm actually surrounded by two of my dad's bodyguards protecting me. They'll come out the moment you touch me."

A slight smile appeared on Lin Yang's lips.

His crisis warning skills meant that he already knew someone was following him when he and Tang Yun walked out of the elevator side by side.

Thirty meters to the side, behind a black Mercedes-Benz S-Class, stood two composed men.

Their gazes never left the five-meter radius around Tang Yun.

But he said, "Ha, do you think you're in a martial arts movie, that someone will come out to protect you the moment you move?"

Just then, his new cell phone, which was in his pocket, started buzzing.

It was Suman calling.

Lin Yang answered the phone, and Su Man's slightly impatient voice came from the other end.

"Why did it take so long?"

"It's all set up, Mr. Su. I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yang looked at Tang Yun.

"Let's go eat."

"Mm." Tang Yun nodded.

Lin Yang closed the trunk and followed Tang Yun back.

"What I said earlier still stands, right? I'm living off you."

Tang Yunzhang's delicate face came close to his, her breath as fragrant as orchids.

"It depends on your ability."

She straightened up and took her phone out of the pocket of her sports jacket.

"Add me on WeChat, I'll contact you later."

Lin Yang immediately took out his newly bought Huawei folding screen phone and skillfully brought up his QR code.

A soft "beep" sounded.

Friend request sent successfully.

After Tang Yun put away her phone, she suddenly asked another question.

"By the way, how much do you charge for your line of work?"

Lin Yang paused, his expression somewhat speechless.

He looked into the girl's pure and curious eyes and thought seriously for a moment.

"Well... it all depends on what makes the boss happy."

"If you're willing to give, then give more. I'll accept anything that comes my way."

"Oh~" Tang Yun's lips curled up slightly.