Affection System: I have everything the goddess wants.

After everything was packed up, the group, carrying bags full of clothes, cell phones, and various other items, headed towards the parking lot.

The car drove back to the Jinling Hotel, and the group carried their belongings and took the elevator back to their two-bedroom luxury suite.

Cao Xu put his things on the sofa in the living room, stretched, and suggested, "We've been walking around all afternoon and we're tired. Let's not go out for dinner tonight. Let's just have the hotel deliver. We can have a nice meal and some drinks in the suite, and it'll be peaceful."

Jiang Yaru, Tao Jiayi, and Xiao Lü all nodded in agreement. After shopping all afternoon, they were indeed tired and wanted to enjoy the five-star hotel suite for a while longer.

Less than half an hour after ordering, hotel staff arrived with an elegant food cart and respectfully placed the food on the dining table in the living room.

The medium-rare filet mignon is seared to a crispy exterior and tender interior, drizzled with a thick black pepper sauce, and served with fresh asparagus and mashed potatoes in small pieces, making it incredibly fragrant.

A huge Boston lobster, with a bright red shell and plump, bouncy meat, is served with a dipping sauce.

There was also a plate of exquisite French foie gras, served with sweet and sour blueberry sauce, which melted in your mouth;

In addition, there are pizzas, pasta, chicken nuggets, vegetable salads, and a variety of exquisite desserts.

Cao Xu also specially ordered a bottle of Lafite red wine and two bottles of Dom Pérignon regular edition, which were served chilled. When opened, they made a slight "pop" sound, and the rising bubbles exuded luxury.

After the staff set out the food, they respectfully said, "Enjoy your meal," and quietly withdrew, closing the door behind them.

Several people sat around the dining table, which faced a huge floor-to-ceiling window. Outside the window was the dazzling night view of Nanjing, with thousands of lights lighting up one after another, the lights along the Qinhuai River winding and twisting, and the neon lights of the high-rise buildings flashing. The prosperity of the entire city was on full display.

They sat by the floor-to-ceiling windows, savoring delicacies and fine wines while looking down at the diverse lives below, their faces filled with awe and emotion.

Yesterday at the nightclub, being surrounded by a crowd and the center of attention was a first for them.

Today, enjoying a five-star hotel, savoring gourmet meals and renowned wines of unknown brands that they never even dared to dream of before, while overlooking the city's night view, is an experience they've never had before.

Jiang Yaru picked up her wine glass, took a sip of red wine, and her expression gradually became heavy. Her tone was full of emotion: "These past two days, I've realized that the life we ​​used to live was worse than that of a dog."

She paused, her eyes slightly reddening, and continued, "In the past, we went hungry nine times out of three. When we had money, we would pool our money to stay in cheap daily rental rooms. When we had no money, we even slept on the streets and under bridges."

Sometimes, even a day of hopping around can only earn a few dozen yuan, and sometimes it's not even enough to cover the cost of a meal.

I don't even know how much longer I can hold on; I might end up in the business myself.

"Brother Xu, thank you so much. It's only after meeting you that we've truly seen the world and realized how good life can be. If we hadn't met you, we probably would never have experienced any of this in our lives." His tone was full of sincerity and gratitude, along with a hint of unspeakable heartache.

Xiao Lü nodded in agreement, her eyes full of recognition. She picked up her champagne, took a sip, and said nothing, but couldn't hide the emotion on her face.

Cao Xu looked at Xiao Huang's appearance but didn't reply. Instead, he turned to look at Xiao Fen beside him. She was eating steak in small bites, and her face was flushed from drinking a lot of red wine.

Cao Xu said seriously to Xiao Fen, "Jiayi, I also wanted to advise you, while you're still relatively new to this industry, stop hanging around on the streets with them."

I don't object to you smoking, dyeing your hair, or getting tattoos; everyone has their own preferences, and that's fine. But you must respect yourself, otherwise you won't even respect yourself.

"I'll arrange a house for you tomorrow. If you want to go to school, I'll contact the school for you so you can continue your studies."

If you don't want to go to school, you can learn something on your own—drawing, music, dance, or even beauty and nail art—choose whatever you like. Don't worry about making money; I'll support you from now on. With me here, I won't let you suffer anymore.

In fact, this was Cao Xu's true feeling.

He doesn't mind girls with tattoos; as long as they're clean and good-looking, tattoos can actually add a unique charm.

The reason why people have prejudices against tattooed women is simply because most tattooed women have decadent private lives and do not know how to love themselves.

But if he's a respectable guy, having a tattoo is actually a plus for him, just like bare legs have their advantages and stockings have their charm, each has its own style.

Cao Xu spoke sincerely, with a firm gaze, without the slightest perfunctoriness. Tao Jiayi could clearly feel the care and importance in his words, which warmed her heart and made her eyes slightly red.

Her face was flushed from drinking, but she still had some sense. She looked up into Cao Xu's eyes, her voice soft, with a hint of trepidation and expectation: "Brother Xu, can...can you take care of me for the rest of my life? I'm afraid you're just having a passing fancy and won't want me anymore."

Cao Xu spoke with utmost seriousness, enunciating each word clearly: "Of course I can. I have the ability and the will. As long as you're willing, I'll take care of you for the rest of my life."

Looking into his earnest eyes, Tao Jiayi took Cao Xu's hand, stood up, and led him step by step into the bedroom, her eyes filled with dependence and determination.

The bedroom was softly lit. Tao Jiayi slowly removed her gear, her movements tinged with shyness yet unwavering determination: "I have no family left, Brother Xu. From now on... you'll be all I have."

Seeing her vulnerable yet dependent appearance, Cao Xu's heart softened, and he could only silently shoulder the responsibility.

[System notification: Tao Jiayi's favorability has increased by 10 point, currently at 72 points.]

[Congratulations, host! Friendly contact with Tao Jiayi has been unlocked. The reward is a property: Jindaheyuan Community, Jinling City, three bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, 135 square meters of floor space, fully furnished and ready to move in. The property certificate has been processed; please collect the relevant documents from the property management office.]

[Target Person]: Tao Jiayi

[Appearance]: 87 points

[Body Shape]: 95 points

Occupation: Unemployed

Age: 18 years old

[Height]: 162cm

[Weight]: 56kg

【Characteristics】: Yearning for care, internet-addicted girl, rebellious

Number of visitors: 1

[Affection Level]: 72 (Ambiguous Fall)

[Exclusive Affection Rewards]

▶Affection level 60 unlocked: Professional e-sports player skills (OS: Is there anyone good enough to carry me to higher ranks? I always get dragged down by my teammates, it's so annoying!)

▶Unlocked at Affection Level 80: BMW S1000RR Motorcycle + Professional Driving Skills and License (OS: I've seen this motorcycle in videos, it's so cool! I really hope a motorcyclist will take me for a ride, it's awesome!)

▶Friendly Contact Unlocked: One Random Property (OS: I feel so insecure following them around every day. I want a home of my own, where I don't have to live under someone else's roof or have to be at the mercy of others.)

▶Affection level of 100 unlocks: Hidden mystery reward

Cao Xu glanced at the prompt on the system panel, but wasn't particularly surprised. A property was something that could be obtained easily. Compared to that, the soft, pink little thing was what he cared about more.

More than half an hour later, Cao Xu slowly got up, looked at Xiao Fen who had fallen into a deep sleep, gently closed the bedroom door, and walked into the living room.