Affection System: I have everything the goddess wants.

Cao Xu drove Xu Niannian back to school for class.

I received a call from JD.com when I got out of school at noon.

After the call was connected, the deliveryman's voice came through clearly, saying that the gaming chair and gaming desk would be delivered soon and would need to be delivered and installed at the customer's door.

Cao Xu paused, then took out his phone and sent a message to Shen Huimin, his tone concise and clear: "I bought a gaming chair and a gaming desk. Could you go to Gaoke Rongjing to pick up the package for me and make sure the factory workers install it? Thank you for your help."

After sending the message, Cao Xu walked straight to the parking lot and drove to Jin Daheyuan.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw that the north-facing bedroom had been cleaned spotlessly by the property management workers. The floor was swept clean, and the original items in the room had been cleared out, leaving only a spacious and bright space, which was perfect for creating a gaming room.

Before long, the factory workers were assembling the gaming desks and chairs in an orderly manner, and soon the two sets of equipment were installed.

When Tao Jiayi saw Cao Xu return, her face was filled with undisguised joy. Like a clingy little tail, she followed Cao Xu around, chattering excitedly about the trivial things that had happened over the past few days. "I've been thinking about our gaming room these past two days. It definitely needs to be decorated properly to make it truly special!"

She grabbed Cao Xu's arm, her eyes sparkling as she described her plans:

"I want to cover the walls with e-sports themed wallpaper, and I'll choose the kind with subtle patterns and glowing. When I turn on the small lights at night, the atmosphere will be amazing."

On this side, we can put two high-spec computers together for gaming, and on the other side, we can put a super large monitor for playing single-player games and PS5.

Add a soft beanbag chair in the corner, and you can curl up in it to rest when you're tired—it's so comfortable!

She paused for a moment, then added, "Oh, and we also need to install a large pegboard on the wall. We can hang peripherals like keyboards, mice, and headphones on it, making it neat and tidy, instead of piling them up messily on the table."

As she got excited, she even gestured in the air to show the size of the famous perforated board, her eyes full of anticipation.

"I fully support you, so just go for it and do your best without any worries."

As he spoke, he picked up his phone and transferred another 5 yuan to Tao Jiayi's account.

"Don't be afraid to spend money, just do what you want," Cao Xu said with a smile, seeing her surprised look. "Buy whatever you need, don't be stingy, and come back to me when you run out of money."

I'll take care of the computer, and you take care of everything else. Once it's set up, we'll play games together here. This will be our own little happy room.

[System notification: Tao Jiayi's favorability has increased by 2 point, currently at 78 points.]

Looking at the transfer records on her phone, Tao Jiayi felt a warmth in her heart. She took Cao Xu's hand and said, "Brother Xu, you're so good to me."

These past two days I've been going in and out of the house tidying up, running around buying household supplies, and also busy planning my gaming room. It's been a bit noisy, and our neighbors heard us. Knowing we're new, they came over to say hello and even brought us lots of fresh fruit.

Upon hearing this, Cao Xu raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who is this neighbor? He's so helpful."

"She's an older sister, very polite, with a great temperament, and she's also very beautiful and gentle."

"Then we should reciprocate, it's only right to exchange gifts. We don't have anything suitable to give as a gift right now, how about we invite the neighbors to dinner? What do you think?"

Tao Jiayi scratched her head a little embarrassedly and said softly, "I've only stayed with relatives before and learned to cook some simple dishes, but they're just so-so and not presentable at all. I'm afraid I won't be able to entertain them properly. Brother Xu, can you cook?"

Cao Xu said frankly, "Then you are still better than me. I can only cook instant noodles, and I can't do anything else."

However, there are now many private chefs who offer home cooking services. We can find one online, and I guarantee that the food will be delicious and impressive.

"You wait at home, I'll go to the neighbors' house to invite them. If they agree, I'll contact the private chef right away."

After saying that, Cao Xu went out the door.

The apartment rewarded by the system is on the top floor, the 6th floor, with two apartments per floor. The hallway is clean and tidy, and has a faint smell of disinfectant.

He walked to the door across the hall and gently rang the doorbell. The "ding-dong" sound echoed in the hallway. After about ten seconds, the door clicked open.

The moment the door opened, Cao Xu paused instinctively. The man in front of him looked like the Hulk, with a shiny bald head and wearing a black tight vest and gray athletic shorts that perfectly outlined his bulging muscles, making him look strong and powerful.

His height was similar to Cao Xu's, but his arm circumference was almost the same as Cao Xu's head circumference. Every muscle exuded explosive power, and the overwhelming sense of pressure made people unconsciously hold their breath.

"Who are you looking for?" the man's voice was deep and resonant.

Cao Xu quickly regained his composure and put on a polite smile: "Hello, I'm your neighbor across the street. My name is Cao Xu, and we just moved in a couple of days ago."

My girlfriend said that the pretty neighbor gave us some fruit, and I thought it would be nice to reciprocate, so I came over to invite you all to dinner as a small token of my appreciation.

He paused, then added, "You're a family, right?"

Upon hearing this, the man's serious expression vanished instantly, replaced by a hearty smile: "Oh, so you're the new neighbors. My wife has told me about you. It's just some fruit, nothing special. There's no need to be so polite and invite me to dinner."

My name is Wu Zhe. You don't look very old, but I must be quite a bit older than you.

"Then I'll call you Brother Wu," Cao Xu said sincerely. "As the saying goes, a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. Since we've become neighbors by chance, we'll inevitably bother each other in the future. It won't be a problem to have a meal together. Let's just consider it a way for us to get to know each other."

He then asked, "I'll come and call you when dinner is ready. Besides your wife, are there any other family members at home?"

Wu Zhe stroked his chin, thinking to himself that it would be good for neighbors to visit each other more often, and since the other party had extended a sincere invitation, it would be difficult to refuse.

Looking at the young man in front of me, he was dressed in designer brands. He was quite capable to be able to buy a house in this neighborhood at such a young age, and he also seemed to have a cheerful personality.

He smiled and nodded: "Then I won't stand on ceremony. It's just my wife and me at home, so I'll definitely come over to bother you on time tonight."

"Alright, Brother Wu, see you tonight." Cao Xu said goodbye with a smile and turned to go home.

As soon as he entered the door, Cao Xu opened Douyin (TikTok), entered "local high-end private chef service" in the search bar, filtered out the one with the highest rating and the best reviews, and immediately clicked on the profile picture to send a private message and added the other party's contact information.

Immediately afterwards, he dialed the private chef's number and stated his needs directly: "Hello, I need a high-end private chef to come to my home to cook. Dinner will be at 7 pm, for a total of 4 people. The dishes need to be high-end and exquisite. Can you take the job?"

The private chef on the other end of the phone spoke respectfully and quickly replied, "Hello sir, if you want it made tonight, it would be an emergency request and there will be an extra 500 yuan rush fee. For four people, I can prepare eight high-end dishes for you: braised sea cucumber with scallions, Boston lobster, steamed grouper, French foie gras, black truffle steak, matsutake chicken soup, blanched king crab legs, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables. All are made with fresh ingredients to guarantee the taste and presentation. Is that alright with you?"

Cao Xu agreed without hesitation: "Okay, we'll do it your way. The ingredients must be fresh, and we'll make sure it's well-prepared. Cost is not a problem. We'll have dinner promptly at 7 p.m. I'll send you the address later."