After their confessions were rejected, they regretted it for the rest of their lives.

In fact, because she died of illness and transmigrated to this place, Xia Weichan extremely disliked the feeling of being sick.

He hated that sickly, powerless state.

Health and longevity mean a great deal to him.

Compared to these, the skill points obtained during the strategy process are insignificant.

He could indeed exploit system bugs to play through dozens of cycles, binding himself to girls of different professions each time, transforming himself into an all-rounder, like a gamer who has collected all the achievements.

But after thinking about it, Xia Weichan was more inclined to speedrun, that is, to complete the game as quickly as possible.

Moreover, this system is unreliable...

Because of the black screen and garbled text in this playthrough, Xia Weichan was very worried that if she failed this time, the system might explode and take her with it.

He had no liking for this system and didn't want to "die for love" with it.

.........

morning,

As usual, Zhou Juzi sat in the passenger seat and handed one of the two breakfasts to Xia Weichan.

"Good morning."

"morning."

Xia Weichan took the breakfast, paying special attention to the girl's emotional state...

Zhou Juzi's attire had become noticeably more capable, and her long, loose hair was neatly tied up with a hairband.

Wearing a clean short-sleeved shirt,

Her fair and delicate neck was exposed, and her slender collarbone was faintly visible.

Her peach-blossom eyes were clear, without the gloomy feeling she had yesterday.

She gave him a gentle, sweet smile as she got on the bus, a stark contrast to the obvious frustration and gloom she felt when she got off the bus yesterday.

He recovered quite well overnight.

This also indirectly confirms that Xia Weichan's estimation of the girl's level of affection was indeed not that high...

Otherwise, the girl wouldn't have been so cheerful and energetic the next day if she had said such heartless things to Zhou Juzi yesterday.

not bad.

Clearly stating their relationship in this way might not be a bad thing.

At least Zhou Juzi will put aside any unnecessary thoughts and focus on working for his good health.

Oh no…

It's a win-win situation.

Xia Weichan's initial worry subsided, and he calmly said:

"I hope you can focus on your own affairs."

"Um…"

Zhou Juzi blinked, setting a direction for her efforts, and naturally became much more serious...

Her gaze lingered on Xia Weichan's profile, her lips slightly pursed.

"You won't be going anywhere for the next three months, right?"

"Won't."

Xia Weichan responded.

This is something he has emphasized many times: he will definitely stay by Zhou Juzi's side for the next three months.

"Don't keep confirming things that don't matter."

"oh…"

The girl's lips curved slightly as she gave a sweet, obedient reply.

Xia Weichan was quite satisfied that he had returned to his initial obedient and docile state, and then deliberately emphasized:

"I didn't get things done yesterday, so I have to go again today. Make sure nothing goes wrong in the training room this time, understand?"

"Definitely not!"

Zhou Juzi nodded quickly.

Perhaps because she had a clear goal, the girl suppressed her aversion to the training room.

.........

In the Koo Building,

This was Zhu Xuening's first time visiting such a large place, and the girl seemed quite curious about everything in the building.

Her alluring eyes, with their light-colored pupils glancing around aimlessly, resembled a curious cat following behind Ke Yueci.

His frivolous demeanor clashed sharply with the formal atmosphere inside.

"Ke Yuexuan?"

What are you doing now?

Ke Yueci's gaze fell on Zhu Xuening. Her gentle face showed little expression, her eyes slightly narrowed.

This commanding tone made the girl following behind feel uneasy.

This was the first time Zhu Xuening had seen the real Ke Yueci, not the amiable one, but her true self in the business world.

A single glance was enough to intimidate the girl...

Unlike on the mountain, the cold, distant expression made it difficult for Zhu Xuening to speak again.

As soon as Ke Yueci uttered the words "Go and try,"...

In reality, there was no room for negotiation for Zhu Xuening.

From the very beginning, the girl probably knew she was going to be used as a resource.

However, she didn't take it to heart.

Because Ke Yuexuan took great care of Zhu Xuening, whether it was helping her repair the Taoist temple or arranging for a doctor to treat her.

These things all require a return.

Zhu Xuening softened her tone and gently asked:

"Will that boy named Xia Weichan be here today?"

He spoke to me on the phone yesterday.

Ke Yueci emphasized again,

"However, he might have a girlfriend."

"...?"

"What's the meaning behind that expression? I'm just letting you know there's a limit. Besides, wasn't your mother also a mistress?"

No, that's not it.

Zhu Xuening did not show any anger at Ke Yueci's words.

He gently shook his head and earnestly corrected her:

"My father's marriage certificate shows my biological mother, according to what my mother told me when I was a child."

"Which mother do you have?"

"My own mother."

Even with such offensive words, Zhu Xuening's fair face remained expressionless as she gently met Ke Yueci's somewhat unfamiliar gaze.

It seems that the fact that the two are not in equal positions now has not been taken into account.

"oh."

Ke Yueci's gentle eyes, with slightly downturned corners, fell upon the girl, clearly emphasizing their superior-subordinate relationship.

The young girl didn't have the leisure to give Zhu Xuening too many smiles, unlike when she was birdwatching in the mountains.

Her top priority right now is to stop Ke Yuexuan from tormenting her.

Instead of getting hung up on how many mistresses a death row inmate who was executed long ago had.

Ke Yueci deliberately distanced herself, saying:

"That's perfect, let's follow your mother's example."

"But, Sister Ke, this ability isn't hereditary..."

Make good use of your face.

"ah..."

Zhu Xuening wanted to say something more, but a phone call interrupted her.

"Yuexuan...it seems something's come up at the Taoist temple, I'll take this call first..."

"..."

This guy finally shut up...

Ke Yueci stopped and waited for her, then continued walking forward on her own.

As time went on, chatting with this guy only made me feel a little annoyed.

Ke Yueci really liked the calico cat's non-resistant and compliant nature.

But I don't really like her carefree personality.

Her money wasn't spent in vain.

Even setting aside appearance, many wealthy people do indeed like to invest in girls like Zhu Xuening.

It is not about the individual potential of the investment.

Instead, they accumulate consumable resources.

Families like the Ke family have very complex internal dynamics.

For example, a truck driver suffering from cancer who wants to leave money for his family...

Within the family, there are certainly some high-ranking members who maintain certain connections with this kind of "deterrent resource."

A girl like Zhu Xuening, with her outstanding looks and compliant personality, would be a rare asset in the hands of certain members of the Ke family.

Its main purpose is probably to give gifts.

"..."

However, Ke Yueci was not so cold-blooded as to treat Zhu Xuening as a waste product.

Xia Weichan had really driven her into a dead end...

She doesn't like cats.

But that doesn't mean they have no goodwill towards the "loyal subjects" who treat her as a benefactor and repay her kindness unconditionally.

Moreover, Ke Yueci didn't believe that Zhu Xuening could bring Xia Weichan along. As the ultimate beneficiary, she must have a series of plans afterward.

If things go according to plan, it doesn't matter even if we lose Zhu Xuening.

......

I'll take Zhou Juzi to the artist's company and also deliver the musical instrument I bought yesterday to the training room.

The broken old guitar had already disappeared from Xia Weichan's trunk.

After finishing these tasks,

Xia Weichan is about to be dealt with as well; it's time to formally handle the shares Duan Rong left behind in the Ke family group.

Last time, he might have been able to tolerate his money being managed by others, but this time, even the person in charge wanted to steal his money.

We definitely need to address this potential problem beforehand.

He can spend all his money, even lose it all in the stock market, but he will never allow anyone else to take it away.

Unless they step over his dead body, but would the Ke family dare to do that?

A pre-recorded statement that he would not commit suicide, and notarized evidence of the confiscation of his estate.

If he dies, the Ke family's free market will come to an end.

As for those cowardly lawyers who specialize in inheritance cases…

It's just a little bit of weathering.

.........

The meeting place I arranged with Zuoqiu Hangyu yesterday was a coffee shop near that familiar park.

This is the first playthrough. It's a place Lu Ye and she often come to. Every time Zuoqiu Hangyu comes to see him, they have a cup of coffee and chat here.

Xia Weichan is very familiar with this environment.

Just as I remembered, this girl really liked coffee products.

Especially American style...

Xia Weichan didn't like this stuff.

Even with lemon added as a seasoning, the bitter taste would make him spit it out on the spot.

So each time, the two of them would order a latte and an Americano.

And now, there are two Americanos on the table…

"Don't you like Americano?"

Today, Zuoqiu Hangyu tied her hair in a low ponytail and changed into a women's suit. Compared to the magpie, the girl now looks more like a cute and petite swallow.

Although the small-sized suit fit her well, her delicate and refined face didn't quite match the business style.

Xia Weichan pushed the coffee aside. Even with milk and sugar, it wasn't very good. He shook his head and said:

"I guess not many people in China would like this kind of bitter taste."

"Indeed..."

Zuoqiu Hangyu's clear, black-and-white eyes remained fixed on Xia Weichan's eyes.

A cryptic smile played on her cherry-pink lips.

"I'll order you a caramel latte, and as your client, shouldn't you also give me some information?"

"I've already taken some of what my brother owns. The rest are the assets within the group and a film studio."

Did your brother set up a family trust before his death?

"no."

Family trusts, for example, require the presence of family members.

Xia Weiyu's "younger brother" only came into being after his death, so how could such an arrangement have been made in advance...?

However, Xia Weichan always felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by Zuoqiu Hangyu:

"Please stop staring into my eyes, Miss Zuoqiu."

"I'm sorry... your eyes are somewhat like those of my deceased lover, so it's hard not to want to look at them a few more times."

Zuoqiu Hangyu sighed, leaned back gently in his chair, and rested his chin on his hand, saying:

"What about charitable foundations?"

Yes, and it's still running.

"Um…"

"I already told you many things last night, Miss Zuoqiu."

Xia Weichan took the caramel latte from the waiter, blew away the foam on top, and took a small sip.

"These things aren't important right now. I'll send you a complete list of my situation later."

"Xia-kun..."

"What's wrong?"

"Sudden cardiac death is a completely unpredictable disease, but your brother... I can only say that he was prepared for the worst, having already made arrangements for his own affairs at the age of 20."

"..."