Going home for Chinese New Year, I squeezed onto a bus with three energetic young women.

The Panamera came to a stop on the old street.

After the Spring Festival, all the migrant workers in the small county town returned to work.

The cold wind of early spring whipped up plastic bags from the roadside, and a long line of riders in yellow robes formed at the crossroads, each with a blank expression.

Pedestrians hurried along the street, carrying a strong smell of work, their faces long and sullen, looking lifeless.

Bai Li opened the car door, and Chen Tingting, Lin Xiaoshuang, and Li Jiaxin, three energetic young women, followed closely behind and got out of the car.

Just then, Bai Li's phone rang.

It was a WeChat message from Wang Wei.

[Holy crap, Li Ge, this is ridiculous! Some little brat broke into my car and pulled on the door!]

I've had my family call the police, and I'm currently using a shared bike to get there...

Bai Li put his phone back in his pocket. There were quite a few of these petty bastards who would pull on car doors in this small county town, but usually, as long as you reported it to the police, they would be taken away by the police within a day.

So he wasn't too worried and started looking up to survey his surroundings.

The largest building nearby, with its second and third floors appearing empty, must be the place Wang Wei had his eye on.

At this moment, Bai Li's gaze turned to the "Lao Long Xiang Gold and Silver Shop" on the first floor.

[Since I haven't used today's system rebate quota yet, I might as well use it while Wang Wei is still away...]

"Let's go take a look over there." Bai Li raised his chin slightly and pointed to the entrance of the gold shop.

The three girls stopped and looked at each other in bewilderment.

They used to frequent internet cafes and billiard halls, and never had the courage to set foot in such a glamorous den of iniquity.

In their minds, even looking at the things in there costs money.

Chen Tingting, biting her tongue piercing, tugged at Bai Li's trench coat sleeve:

"Brother, things here cost thousands, it's too expensive. Can we not go?"

Bai Li laughed out loud: "Our relationship is definitely that of adulterers. It's only natural for me to spend money on you. I'm happy as long as you're happy."

Lin Xiaoshuang's face flushed red, and she retorted softly, "You're so annoying! We're clearly in a legitimate relationship, not that kind of relationship."

Chen Tingting put her arm around Lin Xiaoshuang's shoulder and said in a carefree manner:

"Oh, Shuang, why bother with all that? We've already done 'that' with Big Brother, so there's no real difference."

Li Jiaxin couldn't wait any longer and grabbed their arms, pulling them inside:

"Then hurry up! Let's go in and broaden our horizons! If it's too expensive, we'll just skip it!"

The four people pushed open the door and entered.

The counters inside the store were gleaming, and the jewelry radiated a rich, luxurious luster.

The sales assistant, with her sharp eyes, noticed that Bai Li was dressed in a high-end trench coat, exuding an extraordinary aura, and was followed by three incredibly youthful and sexy girls. She greeted them with a big smile and started promoting her products.

After walking around for a while, the three girls, who had been so enthusiastic just moments before, all fell silent and shook their heads.

Lin Xiaoshuang pointed at the thick gold necklaces and curled her lip in disgust:

"This gold is such a tacky color, all yellowish-brown. Wearing it makes you look like a nouveau riche. It's really ugly."

Li Jiaxin readily agreed: "It's not cool at all, it doesn't match my floral legs at all. I won't wear this."

The sales assistant was shrewd; upon hearing this, she quickly changed her tune:

"You girls have such great taste! Gold can't contain your youthful energy. This way, let's check out the silver jewelry section! Silver jewelry is so stylish and versatile for young girls!"

Upon arriving at the silver jewelry counter, the situation changed drastically.

The silver chain, with its delicate and exquisite design resembling moonlight, caught the eyes of the three girls.

"Wow! This is beautiful!" Chen Tingting exclaimed excitedly, pointing to a thin silver bracelet. "Big brother, we want the silver one!"

Bai Li stood to the side, chuckling to himself.

These girls are simple-minded and definitely visual creatures.

As long as something looks good, people don't care about the material or its actual value.

In Shanghai, when I accompany those urban beauties from office buildings to a jewelry store, they only ever pick out gold.

They don't even look at the style; they have to choose the ones with high weight and high value.

As for silver ornaments?

If you dare to give them gifts, they'll call you a poor, pathetic simp on the spot.

There were so many styles of these silver bracelets that Chen Tingting and her two friends were overwhelmed with choices:

"Xiao Shuang, why don't we both buy the zodiac-themed designs?"

"Okay, I have no objection~" Lin Xiaoshuang replied sweetly.

"That works too, it's the same idea as mine." Li Jiaxin agreed with Chen Tingting's idea.

All three girls were the same age.

I've just turned twenty by the Chinese New Year, and my zodiac sign is the Monkey (cough cough... don't get the wrong idea).

Bai Li took out her bank card and pointed to the styles displayed on the counter:

"A silver bracelet with three monkey zodiac signs."

The sales assistant was overjoyed and took out a tray to pack the necklace.

At this moment, Bai Li thought of Zhang Qian, Li Mengmeng, and Jiang Ruyue, and decided to treat them all equally.

I casually chose the pig for Jiang Ruyue, the rabbit for Li Mengmeng, and the sheep for Zhang Qian.

I bought six in total.

When it came time to pay, Bai Li suddenly thought of a question:

Actually, we're all just plain weirdos. Because from birth, we're forcibly bound to one of the twelve animals, making it our exclusive animal persona for life.

[Ding! Detected that the host has spent a total of 1350 yuan on investment targets today, triggering the daily investment limit of 1000 yuan.]

[Congratulations, host! This investment has triggered a 50x return. 50000 yuan in cash has been credited to your account.]

Bai Li checked her bank card information; the balance was 1037 million yuan.

Another day where I spend more than I earn. Life is so pleasant!

Stepping out of the old Longxiang gate.

The three maids put on the silver bracelets on their wrists, compared them with each other, and chattered incessantly.

Lin Xiaoshuang held up her wrist and swung it in the sunlight, her soft, cute face filled with happiness, her voice sweet and adorable:

"Big brother, thank you! This is the most beautiful gift I've ever received!"

Chen Tingting leaned over and gave Bai Li a big kiss on the cheek, leaving a red lipstick mark:

"Big brother is so generous! From now on, if you ask me to bend over, I definitely won't lie down!"

Li Jiaxin tossed her purple ponytail:

"Exactly! If it's just a word from you, Big Brother, I'll accept it even if it's a knife stabbing me!!"

A silver chain costing just over two hundred yuan becomes a priceless treasure in their eyes, imbued with all sorts of emotional value.

Bai Li was about to say that if he liked it, he would come to buy it often in the future when he was interrupted by a voice.

Ding Ding Ding ~

Not far away, a yellowish-brown shared bicycle wobbled along, ringing its bell.

Wang Wei was covered in sweat, and his slightly overweight body made the bicycle creak and groan under the weight.

The electric bicycle drifted and stopped next to the Panamera.

Wang Wei got out of the car, not noticing the young woman, and said smugly to Bai Li:

"Brother Li, you know what, this little yellow car is pretty high-performance; it can drift and burnout!"

Li Jiaxin looked the fat man up and down, then poked Bai Li's arm:

"Brother, is this fat bastard the partner you mentioned?"

Bai Li coughed twice and nodded in agreement:

"Yes, it's my good brother Wang Wei. We've known each other since we were kids."

Wang Wei looked up and froze on the spot.

Are these three with Bai Li?!

He rubbed his eyes and carefully examined the three hot-dressed, youthful and energetic young women in front of him.

Any one of these three is stunningly beautiful and has an amazing figure.

"Brother Li, who are these people...?" Wang Wei asked, swallowing hard.

"These are your sisters-in-law," Bai Li said calmly.

When Wang Wei heard the word "们" (men), his eyes nearly popped out of his head.

Just a while ago it was Li Mengmeng and Zhang Qian!

Why are there three new heroes today?

Chen Tingting is fiery, Lin Xiaoshuang is sweet and cute, and Li Jiaxin is wild; each has her own unique charm.

"Brother!" Wang Wei suddenly squatted down, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said in a tone of utmost respect:

"You're really my brother! I'm quitting everything, no more short dramas, to hell with starting a business! You start a class, I'll kneel in the front row and listen!"

He wiped the sweat from his brow and sighed repeatedly:

"Are you treating real society like a game in a dark corner?! You're progressing so fast, I seriously suspect you've been bound to some kind of super-rich system!"

Bai Li was speechless.

This fat guy is usually unserious, but he's surprisingly accurate when he makes wild guesses.

"Stop talking nonsense." Bai Li kicked Wang Wei in the shin. "Hurry up and lead the way to see the field!"

The group arrived at the building on the side and went up the stairs to the second floor.

Pushing open the glass door, the space suddenly opened up.

The second and third floors are all open-plan single-level apartments, totaling more than 1,000 square meters.

The ground was paved with gray cement, and a few load-bearing columns stood alone in the middle.

With excellent natural lighting, sunlight streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making it more than capable of being transformed into an indoor set for various short dramas.

Bai Li walked around, checking the walls and the routing of water and electricity, and was very satisfied.

A red sign was pasted on the floor-to-ceiling window: Prime shop for rent, contact number.

Bai Li took out her phone and dialed a number.

The phone rang twice before being answered, and a mature female voice came from the other end.

After a brief exchange, the other party said that they were nearby and would be coming over immediately.

Ten minutes later, the sound of high heels clicking on the floor came from the stairwell.

The woman who came was a plump woman around forty years old.

Time hasn't left many marks on her face; instead, it has given her a mature and refined charm.

She was wearing tight yoga pants that perfectly accentuated her full hips and legs.

Her hair was styled in a gentle, elegant updo, with the ends hanging down to one side of her chest.

It's a hairstyle that often appears in anime and exudes a dangerous aura.

Bai Li stepped forward, extending his right hand, and spoke politely:

"Hello, this is Bai Li, who just called to view the apartment."

The woman looked up and her gaze met Bai Li's angular face.

Her tall and slender figure paired with a haute couture trench coat, and especially those captivating eyes, made her stand out.

A bright light gleamed in the woman's eyes.

She had been collecting rent for years and was used to seeing ordinary vendors in the city, but this was the first time she had ever seen such a top-tier handsome young man.

"Oh, and he's quite the handsome young man. My place just became available, and you've already come knocking on my door." The woman greeted him with a beaming smile, showing no airs whatsoever, and took the initiative to shake Bai Li's hand.

The moment their hands touched, Bai Li's "Succubus Fragrance" was fully activated.

The invisible pheromones penetrated everywhere, entering the woman's nasal cavity and directly hitting the cerebral cortex.

Add to that the double whammy of "improved appearance".

The woman's breathing rhythm faltered slightly.

As the saying goes, a woman in her twenties is like a wolf, in her thirties like a tiger, and in her forties she can suck up the earth while sitting still.

She had originally only intended to go through the motions of discussing the rent, but now her mind had completely wandered away.

She held Bai Li's hand tightly, her eyes, with their delicately drawn eyeliner, becoming misty and hazy.

She leaned forward slightly, her thighs, encased in yoga pants, brushing against the hem of Bai Li's trench coat. Her red lips parted slightly, and her breath was sweet as orchids.

"Handsome young man, you really can't predict fate..."

The woman's voice was low, revealing an undisguised bluntness:

"I've suddenly changed my mind..."

She licked her luscious red lips and uttered a startling statement:

"I'll waive the rent for this place, as long as you agree to one condition."

"How about... you consider becoming my mistress?"