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

The morning sunlight streamed into the master bedroom.

Bai Li opened his eyes and his gaze fell on the pillow.

Li Mengmeng curled up in bed like a wronged kitten.

Tears still clung to the corners of her eyes, her long eyelashes were stuck together, and her little mouth was pouting in grievance.

"Brother Bai Li..."

The little girl smacked her lips twice in her sleep, her voice soft and sweet, uttering indistinct murmurs:

"This time... I really won't dare to do it again..."

Upon hearing this sleep-talking, Bai Li burst out laughing:

"Do you think I'm stupid? Daring to deliberately use my fangs?"

"Meimei kicked you for three hours straight, begging for mercy was useless. Let's see if you dare do it again!"

Bai Li threw off the thin blanket and got out of bed. She opened the window, and the wind already carried a hint of heat.

Summer is here.

He went to the wardrobe, pulled out a short-sleeved shirt and a pair of casual pants, changed into them, and pushed open the door to go out.

The public washroom on the second floor was bustling with activity at that moment.

Chen Tingting, Li Jiaxin, Zhang Qian, and Xie Lingmo, four girls, were busy working in front of the sink.

"Where are Xiaoshuang and Ruyue?" Bai Li walked over and asked casually.

Upon hearing the sound, Zhang Qian spat out the foam in her mouth.

She wiped her mouth with a towel, turned her head, and answered:

"Xiao Shuang doesn't seem to be up yet. As for Xiao Renji, he's already out the door with his schoolbag!"

Bai Li slapped his forehead.

I almost forgot that Jiang Ruyue also had morning self-study.

Students from four provinces are truly suffering!

Chen Tingting asked with a mischievous grin, "Where's the big cow?"

Bai Li raised an eyebrow, her tone smug:

"Her? She definitely can't come with us today."

Chen Tingting understood immediately.

Xie Lingmo had just finished washing her face. Holding the towel blankly, she asked, completely bewildered:

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Qian leaned closer and pinched Xie Lingmo's fair cheek with her fingers:

"Oh, little pink-haired girl," Zhang Qian said with a grin, "Don't ask, it's adult stuff for kids."

"I'm not a miniature robot, how am I small..." Xie Lingmo muttered in rebuttal.

Half an hour later, in the restaurant on the first floor.

A wide variety of breakfast items were laid out.

The group pulled out chairs and sat down together to eat breakfast.

"Bai Li," Xie Lingmo swallowed the food in her mouth and asked, "Are you going to work after you finish eating?"

Bai Li scooped up a spoonful of tofu pudding and put it in her mouth:

"Yes, we're going to film a web series. We can't fall behind schedule."

"What are your plans for today? Are you coming with us, or staying home with Mengmeng?"

"I think……"

Xie Lingmo swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue, her cheeks flushing slightly.

Everyone else is there to do important business. If I, an outsider, go there, won't I seem superfluous, like I'm causing trouble?

What if it affects their filming?

Zhang Qian was very perceptive and immediately saw through the young lady's concerns.

"Let's go together!"

Zhang Qian nudged Xie Lingmo with her elbow, extending a warm invitation:

"You haven't been there yet? It's so much fun, much better than staying cooped up at home."

Li Jiaxin also chimed in:

"Yeah, we might need you to fill in for a role when we get there! It would be such a waste not to have your looks on."

Xie Lingmo's eyes lit up when she heard this.

She enjoyed the feeling of being needed and being able to fit into the group.

"Okay!" She nodded vigorously, answering decisively.

Looking at the harmonious scene before him, Bai Li felt a sense of comfort.

These girls have gone from being wary and tentative at the beginning to being able to help each other now.

My ability to manage my harem is just too strong...

Bai Li seemed to be getting a little temperamental, and took out his phone from his pocket.

Then I transferred 1 yuan to each person directly.

"Ding-dong!"

"Ding-dong! Ding-dong!"

Cell phone notifications kept ringing in the restaurant.

Chen Tingting, who was eating a steamed bun, picked up her phone:

Holy crap!

"Ten thousand?"

"Big brother is so good!" Zhang Qian put down her chopsticks, ran to Bai Li's side and kissed him.

Li Jiaxin was overjoyed, and she picked up her phone and waved it in front of Bai Li:

"Thank you for taking care of me, big brother! I'll put some ice in there tonight!"

Chen Tingting had already clicked to receive the payment. Bai Li looked at the 7 yuan she had sent out, but received a 20 yuan rebate, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

The system is still too authoritative.

Xie Lingmo, however, stood there stunned, staring at the money transfer.

She assumed that this was the daily allowance Bai Li gave to his girlfriends.

Do you have one yourself?

She started having all sorts of wild thoughts: [Has Bai Li already accepted that I'm his girlfriend?]

Bai Li noticed that she was overthinking things and explained:

"You had a falling out with Old Deng and ran away from home, so you probably didn't have much money with you."

Bai Li pointed to her phone, his tone gentle:

"When it comes to spending money, I'm too embarrassed to use Old Deng's card."

"So, I'll give it to you. Let me know if you need more."

Bai Li knew very well that Xie Lingmo's situation was very delicate.

This might be the best opportunity, besides using the oregano as a trump card, to break through her 60-point affection level.

as predicted.

Two seconds later, the long-lost electronic voice rang in Bai Li's mind.

[Ding! Investment target 'Xie Lingmo' has experienced a dramatic emotional fluctuation; investment effective!]

[Rebate calculation in progress, favorability assessment in progress...]

Bai Li was in a good mood and was about to check the specific rebate details on Xie Lingmo's side.

Just then.

Another system notification sound, louder and even more piercing, completely drowned out everything else and reverberated in Bai Li's mind!

[Ding! Congratulations, host! Your investment target 'Lin Xiaoshuang's' affection value has increased by 1 point!]

[Lin Xiaoshuang's current affection level: 100 points (Unwavering until death)!]

[Soul bond successfully established, never to betray!]

[Key milestone detected; daily investment cap lifted/upgraded!]

[Grand prizes are being awarded...]