Affection System: I have everything the goddess wants.

That evening, Xu Niannian sent him a message, inviting him to dinner.

Cao Xu picked up his phone, took a picture of the dormitory, and sent it directly to Xu Niannian. He also sent a voice message saying, "Go eat with your roommates. We're playing games in the dormitory, we don't have time."

Zhou Lei, sitting next to him, noticed his actions and leaned over, asking with a puzzled look, "Didn't you two just start dating? She asked you to lunch after class and you didn't go, and then you refused again in the evening. Aren't you afraid she'll get angry and throw a tantrum?"

Cao Xu didn't even look up, his fingers still flying across the keyboard, and said casually, "Lei Zi, when it comes to fitness and playing ball, I'm definitely not as good as you, but when it comes to dating, don't try to give me any advice. Think about it, why are so many girls so devoted to those scumbags and blondies?"

He paused, then continued, "Girls will never be moved by your one-sided devotion. They will only calculate how much they have invested in the relationship and how much sunk cost they have."

Only when they continuously give to you will they believe it's true love. Don't believe me? Ask Bowen; he's the most experienced.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Bowen, who was lighting a cigarette, took a drag, slowly exhaled the smoke, and continued to tap the mouse nimbly with his fingers, casually saying, "That's true."

I used to date a girl who studied to be a teacher. She was incredibly demanding from the start, requiring me to reply to messages within a minute, constantly checking up on me, and even going through my phone.

I bluntly told her, with a cold face, that if she continued acting up, we were breaking up. Of course, I also occasionally gave her small treats, and afterwards she became much more obedient, almost unbelievably so. Ultimately, mindset is the most important thing; don't put yourself in a weak position, the more humble you are, the more passive you become.

Cao Xu smiled and nodded, adding, "When you're rich and good-looking, you'll see how proactive these girls are."

I only gradually understood these principles after going out with Bowen a few times and observing how he handled things. If you're exceptionally capable, you can practically do whatever you want; you don't need to bother trying to please anyone.

Zheng Bowen flicked his cigarette ash and continued his "Dating Lesson": "Girls are the most sensitive group. They can tell at a glance whether you are easy to handle or not."

Once they've got you under their thumb, there's no turning back. They'd rather give up the relationship than let a former sycophant become their master.

"And there's something even more realistic," he paused, his tone revealing a certain clarity, "when they're dealing with ordinary people, they immediately demand that they hand over their wages for safekeeping, and they'll interfere in this and that."

But when faced with wealthy people, they wouldn't even entertain that thought; they're that realistic.

Just as the group was chatting enthusiastically, Cao Xu's phone suddenly vibrated, and a WeChat voice message popped up.

He casually clicked on the app, and Xu Niannian's soft, sweet voice instantly filled the noisy dormitory: "Baby, remember to eat on time even when you're playing games. I've already ordered takeout for you, it should be here soon, love you~"

As soon as he finished speaking, the noisy dormitory fell into dead silence. The sounds of keyboard typing and game shouts came to an abrupt halt.

Xu Haoran and Zhou Lei exchanged a glance, their faces filled with shock and sudden realization. Spring scratched his head and sighed with emotion, "Wow, life really is full of lessons! I've truly learned something today!"

As he spoke, he immediately picked up his phone, coughed to clear his throat, and sent a voice message to one of his online dating partners: "I played games tonight and didn't have time to eat, can you order me some takeout?" After sending it, he proudly waved his phone, waiting for the other party to reply.

When Cao Xu and Zheng Bowen saw this, they exchanged a glance, slapped their foreheads, and laughed helplessly. This kid is hopeless.

Looking at the others, Zhou Lei couldn't help but laugh. He secretly noted down the "dating tips" they had discussed that day and pondered them, thinking he would try this method in the future.

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The next day, a weekend, Cao Xu drove his G63 slowly toward a large supermarket in Xianlin University Town.

He needed to buy household items for his new house, so he went straight to the high-end home textiles section, casually picked out two sets of high-thread-count pure cotton sheets and duvet covers, and also chose a toiletries set, which included everything from facial cleanser to skincare. He filled his car to the brim before paying and leaving.

After finishing his shopping, Cao Xu put the items in the trunk, parked his car at a beef noodle restaurant at the entrance of the residential area, and planned to have lunch there.

The noodle shop wasn't big, but it was full of local flavor. As soon as he entered, he smelled the rich aroma of beef. He found a seat by the window, ordered a large bowl of beef noodles, and added an extra portion of beef.

Just as I finished eating most of my bowl, the door to the noodle shop was suddenly pushed open with a "bang," and three brightly dressed young women walked in, chatting and laughing, instantly attracting the attention of everyone in the noodle shop.

One had bright pink hair, another had dazzling golden hair, and the third had striking grass green hair. The three of them standing together looked like a "traffic light" trio, and their noisy chatter broke the tranquility of the noodle shop.

Cao Xu, who was focused on eating noodles, was drawn by the commotion. He glanced up and immediately heard two crisp "dings" in his mind, and two system panels appeared out of thin air.

He quickly glanced at the favorability rewards on Xiaohuang and Xiaofen's panels, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He then thought to himself: "Damn, this is going to be a windfall! My luck is just too good today."

The only exception was the little green one; the system gave no indication of its performance, clearly indicating that its overall score had not met the requirements.

Xiao Huang walked at the front, wearing a black cropped tank top. The thin fabric clung tightly to her body, revealing her slender yet curvaceous waist and delicate navel. She wore super short ripped denim shorts, exposing her two slender and fair thighs.

Almost every exposed part of her body was covered with large tattoos, including a beautiful rose on her left arm, entwined with black vines.

The right arm features an exaggerated English cursive script paired with a small skull pattern;

A butterfly with outstretched wings is tattooed on her thigh, extending to her knee, and there's another leg covered in floral patterns;

You can vaguely see tattoos on his neck and back, interspersed with many names.

System panel scan display:

[Target Person]: Jiang Yaru

[Appearance]: 83 points

[Body Shape]: 82 points

Occupation: Unemployed

Age: 19 years old

[Height]: 161cm

[Weight]: 46kg

【Characteristics】: Admiring of the strong, pragmatic, loves to show off

Number of visitors: 47

[Affection Level]: 0 (Random NPC)

[Exclusive Affection Rewards]

▶Affection level 60 unlocks: A one-time cash reward of 1500 million yuan (OS: My wish is to marry a rich person. According to authoritative data on China's wealth threshold in 2026, an average urban family needs a net worth of ≥1000 million yuan, and a first-tier city needs a net worth of ≥2000 million yuan; to be considered rich, one must account for 0.56% of the national population. Nanjing is currently a new first-tier city, and the system defines the standard for a rich person as 1500 million yuan. Reaching the favor level will reward you with 1500 million yuan in after-tax cash.)

▶Unlocked at Affection Level 80: Daily cash reward of 8.8 RMB (OS: I want endless money, to take my girlfriends and the male model with the pompadour hairstyle to nightclubs every day to play the Dragon Set and splurge to my heart's content!)

▶Friendly Contact Unlocked: Professional-Level Hand Gestures and Clubbing (OS: If he's cool enough at hand gestures and clubbing, I'll sleep with him and get his name tattooed in the most conspicuous place so everyone knows!)

▶Affection level of 100 unlocks: Hidden mystery reward