Urban System: Beautiful lady, I really didn't steal your black stockings!

After arriving home, he quickly tidied himself up and styled his hair in front of the mirror.

He took the invitation from the beautiful Lin Weiwei very seriously.

As the appointed time was fast approaching, I had just stepped downstairs when I bumped into Aunt Zhang carrying a vegetable basket back home.

"Xiao Cheng, are you heading out?" Aunt Zhang greeted him with a smile and a warm tone.

"Yes, ma'am, I'm going out for a bit," Cheng Zhe replied with a smile.

Just as he finished speaking, he suddenly remembered something, and a sense of unease arose inexplicably. He subconsciously clenched his fists, and cold sweat broke out on his brow.

I prayed silently: Please don't give me any system notifications, please don't mess with me.

He stared nervously into the void, afraid that a pale blue task box would pop up at any moment.

After waiting a few seconds, there was nothing in front of me, and my heart finally settled down.

It seems the system will only target the girl it's interested in.

When I arrived at the restaurant entrance, I looked up and saw Lin Weiwei sitting by the window. She had changed into a light white dress and her long hair was loosely tied up.

"Sorry, I was a little delayed on the way, so I'm a bit late." Cheng Zhe sat down, and the waiter handed him the menu, which he pushed to Lin Weiwei.

"You order, I'm easy."

Lin Weiwei didn't refuse, and picked out a few light dishes to hand to the waiter.

He then looked inexplicably embarrassed and said softly, "I'm really sorry about what happened today. I misunderstood you without understanding the situation and made unfounded accusations."

Cheng Zhe looked at her and saw that her eyes were full of apology. He smiled and said, "It's okay. Apart from the fact that I didn't steal the things, there's nothing else that's a misunderstanding."

Lin Weiwei was taken aback by his words, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she looked away as she said reproachfully, "Oh dear, why are you so honest? You even admit to peeping at me."

Her ears turned slightly red at that moment, and she felt a little embarrassed as she recalled the occasional glances he gave her in the neighborhood.

Cheng Zhe, on the contrary, was generous and frank. He looked up at her and said in a natural tone, "You are beautiful and charming. It's normal to take a second look. I'm not a monk."

He then asked, "So what exactly happened to Old Chen?"

Lin Weiwei picked up her water glass and took a sip, her tone tinged with disgust and lingering fear: "The police later told me that he confessed everything."

"He's a pervert in his forties who's been eyeing me for a long time. He's been obsessed with me for ages, always taking pictures of me secretly and stealing my things just to keep them. Just thinking about it gives me the creeps."

"There were no security cameras in the stairwell, and he hid very well, which allowed him to act arrogantly for a month. Fortunately, he was caught this time."

Seeing her worried expression, Cheng Zhe took the opportunity to change the subject and ease her embarrassment.

"What do you do for a living? How did you end up moving into our neighborhood?"

"Besides, this old neighborhood doesn't really suit you..."

Cheng Zhe didn't continue, but he did ask the question that had been bothering him.

Lin Weiwei sensed that Cheng Zhe hadn't finished speaking, and her face showed a hint of helplessness: "You mean to say that this neighborhood is old and doesn't have many amenities, and it doesn't really suit me, right?"

She nodded slightly and said frankly, "My family has always wanted me to go back and take over my dad's factory, but as a girl, I don't want to be in the workshop every day."

"I found a job at an art gallery that I liked, so I chose a quiet neighborhood nearby."

She picked up her water glass, took a sip, and said, "Who knew I'd run into someone like Old Chen? For a while now, I haven't dared to open the windows at night. I was planning to move out when my lease expired."

"And what about you? I used to run into you a lot, but I didn't know what you did for a living."

Cheng Zhe hesitated for a moment before saying, "Sigh, don't even mention it. We're like beasts of burden, destined to work ourselves to the bone."

Lin Weiwei chuckled: "You're really funny."

Just then, Cheng Zhe heard a familiar system notification sound, and a light blue task box popped up in front of his eyes, interrupting what he was about to say.

[Main Quest Upgrade: The Ambition of a Single Man]

[Task Requirements: Establish a formal romantic relationship with Lin Weiwei within one month (both parties must explicitly confirm their romantic status)]

[Task Reward: 1000000 yuan]

[System Task Help: 1 time (can be used to advance the task)]

[Failure Penalty: Lin Weiwei's Favorability -60]

Lin Weiwei's current favorability rating: 35

Cheng Zhe looked at the panel with slight surprise. This time the penalty for the mission had been changed to -60. If he failed, wouldn't they treat him like Old Chen?

However, the rewards for this extravagant task are also quite generous.

Lin Weiwei noticed he had stopped, looked up, and asked with a hint of confusion in her eyes, "What's wrong? Is it because I shouldn't have laughed?"

"no."

Cheng Zhe quickly suppressed his thoughts and said sincerely, "I just feel that it's great to know you."

He tentatively suggested, "By the way, are you free this weekend? I know a nice coffee shop nearby, it's quiet and relaxing, would you like to go there together?"

Lin Weiwei was surprised that he would take the initiative to invite her, and hesitated for a moment before quickly nodding, "Okay! I'm off this weekend, so I don't have anything to do."

Cheng Zhe looked at the system help on the panel again, and after confirming that he was using it, he wanted to see what changes would occur.

Lin Weiwei suddenly wanted to say something, but then lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly.

"What's wrong? Just say it." Cheng Zhe looked at her hesitant expression.

Lin Weiwei stammered, her two fingers twirling incessantly, "Um... I get off work at the gallery a bit late. After what happened with Old Chen, I'm still a little scared to walk home alone..."

As she said this, a hint of trepidation crept into her voice: "I know this request is a bit much, but if... if it's convenient, could you pick me up occasionally..."

Before she could finish speaking, her face flushed red, and she quickly added, "It's okay if it's inconvenient! I was just saying. I can always have a colleague drop me off at the entrance of my complex next time!"

Cheng Zhe looked at her embarrassed appearance and suddenly had an idea.

He had just confirmed that he was using the system's help when Lin Weiwei brought it up. This must be the effect of using the system's help.

Cheng Zhe generously replied, "It's okay. From now on, just send me a message before you leave work every day, and I'll go over there early to wait for you and take you to your door. That way, you can feel more at ease."

"Really...really?" Lin Weiwei's eyes widened in disbelief and surprise.

"Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"

"It's settled then. Starting tomorrow, I'll pick you up after get off work."

Lin Weiwei looked at him, a blush spreading across her cheeks, her eyes filled with shyness, and softly hummed in agreement.

Just then, Lin Weiwei's phone rang, breaking the warm atmosphere.

"Hello, Officer Li?" Before she could say anything more, her face tensed up.

"What? Old Chen said there are accomplices?" Her voice was filled with barely suppressed panic, and it rose a few decibels unconsciously.

Then, as if he had heard something unbelievable, he almost blurted out, "What?! Cheng Zhe?!"

The moment she finished speaking, she suddenly realized that Cheng Zhe was sitting right across from her.

The shyness and surprise on Lin Weiwei's face vanished instantly, replaced by extreme nervousness and helplessness.

Lin Weiwei's current favorability rating: -20