The male supporting character was actually myself.

"Yes, maybe." It stammered a bit, then breathed a sigh of relief, "Luckily they can't understand what I'm saying, otherwise we wouldn't be able to plot loudly."

Rubbing his face to calm himself down, Xiaobai hurriedly asked, "Host, where are we now? Can we try to stop the protagonist...?"

[Mission: Rescue the male protagonist, Si Anrui, from professional robbers within ten minutes and successfully befriend him. Reward: One-time use B-grade item x1]

After the task was assigned, the fluffy dumpling blurted out the second half of the sentence, "...enter the game."

"It's too late. The information I received is all too late now." Jiang Chen immediately started searching the map to find the exact location of the brat. As he walked out of the casino, he whispered, "Si Anrui not only stole his aunt's hard-earned money to buy a helmet to enter the game, but also spent all the remaining money on in-game purchases of equipment."

As expected, he's probably been robbed of his premium gear by professional robbers and is currently getting beaten up.

The main system's mission was for us to heroically rescue a mischievous child, which conveniently led to a deep friendship with the male protagonist.

He had originally planned to check on the progress; if the brat hadn't stolen any money yet and wanted to play games, Jiang Chen wouldn't mind giving him a set. After all, money was just numbers in the original owner's bank account. But it was too late.

The attempt to show off with in-game purchases failed, and the victim was robbed of everything. Anyone with a brain would immediately realize the error of their ways and at least feel some regret.

As for the male lead, Si Anrui, well, what he needs is redemption through a prodigal son's return. How could he possibly give up at the slightest setback?

That's why the Best Supporting Actor had to step in to help.

Jiang Chen picked out a motorcycle from the equipment interface that looked incredibly cool, had special effects, and existed only in the game without any regard for physics. With his long legs, he straddled it and casually took out a half-meter-long, carved retro gun from his weapon inventory.

Sure enough, the moment this excessively luxurious set of equipment was revealed, it immediately attracted a crowd of onlookers on the bustling street.

The friend interface instantly displayed 99+ messages. Little White Cat clicked on one and glanced at it. "They're all friend requests, and most of them are girls with virtual names."

It glanced into the crowd again and whispered a reminder: "This 'girl' is only a face created in the game and registered with information. I see quite a few of them are burly men, looking like they want to use a pretty face to make some money."

"It's attracted a lot of onlookers, hasn't it?" Jiang Chen stepped on the gas a few times, making even more noise, put on his sunglasses, and smiled slightly. "Hold on tight, let's help the protagonist get some fame and exposure!"

Xiaobai: o('^｀)o

Aren't we supposed to be on a mission to rescue people?

What kind of fame do you need to make and what kind of face do you need to show?

Before it could even ask any questions out of curiosity, a sudden gust of wind nearly blew it off. The fluffy little thing quickly hugged the golden lion head on the shoulder of the armor uniform worn by its virtual host avatar.

The motorcycle sped through the noisy street, drawing screams and curses.

Many girls in miniskirts were lifted up by the wind, and just as they were about to greet him, they realized he was a super-rich man and quickly changed to a coquettish expression; the other strange men on the street were all muttering curses and staring at the motorcycle disappearing down the street with bloodshot eyes.

"Host, the people in this mission world are so hostile!" The little white cat, its eyes squinting from the wind, shouted, "You're too much of a show-off! People of the same sex are all envious and wish you a quick death; people of the opposite sex are all trying to follow you and take advantage of you. It seems like there's no one you can mess with."

Chapter Three: Robbery

"If people are starting to rely on the virtual world and are unwilling to face reality, can we still expect them to be good people?"

"Don't forget, the virtual world is where humanity is truly unleashed, especially in a money pit where millions can be spent in minutes," Jiang Chen sneered. "Anyone who comes to a casino is either genuinely rich and here to splurge; or a gambling addict hoping to make a fortune through gambling; or someone looking for an opportunity to hook up with the wealthy and make a quick buck. It's a mixed bag, so naturally, there aren't many honest people."

The little white cat tilted its head, looking completely bewildered. "Then... why did the protagonist, Si Anrui, come over here?"

"Him? Of course, he just spent money on in-game purchases and wants to show off in a crowded place. He's just a brat, looking for thrills and attention. Think about all the important plot points, aren't they all about showing off?"

"That's true. It's just that this time, his boasting and showing off backfired, and although he seemed to have lost out, he actually managed to latch onto the golden thigh of the young master of M Technology Company. From the very beginning, he was destined to make a killing!"

In the story, the best male supporting character is an all-around babysitter. He not only helps him get equipment and pursue his girlfriend, but also boosts his stats and takes him to see the paradise island that ordinary players can't even enter.

It was precisely because of this that Si Anrui was able to access a large number of secrets within "Perfect World" in the shortest amount of time, leading the female protagonist Lin Ruochu to the secret checkpoint of Treasure Island.

Even when facing a critical moment of being hunted down, the protagonist manages to find time to dance romantically and beautifully with the female lead, stealing the spotlight. Unfortunately, the brat's inferiority complex stemming from his impoverished background leads to an overly strong sense of pride. When his aunt falls ill and he has no money for treatment, he refuses to ask his friends for help, causing her condition to worsen and she to die.

The main system issued a task that allowed the protagonist to latch onto a powerful patron, but Jiang Chen didn't want him to have such an easy and comfortable experience.

Dark blue motorcycles speeding through the streets, attracting many followers, is a common sight in Perfect World.

In the virtual world, even if you die, you are simply returned to your birthplace without any harm or impact on yourself. In addition, you don't lose equipment when you die outside of combat, so street racing is quite common.

The reason for choosing to follow this limited-edition ultra-luxury motorcycle is simply to have the opportunity to gain some benefits.

Rich people treat money like dirt.

As long as you're having fun and in a good mood, throwing money around in the street is just a basic thing to do.

The virtual world offers people more opportunities, not just in exchanging game currency for real-world money, but also in connecting them with the super-rich. In the real world, the wealthy travel by private jet, stay in grand estates, and attend high-society gatherings. When they do travel, they are accompanied by a large number of bodyguards, completely isolated from ordinary people, with no chance of contact whatsoever.

In Perfect World, it's a different story. Except for a very few special islands, most ordinary people can freely explore the islands.

Players customize their characters and purchase various skins without easily revealing their identities, allowing them to frequently encounter wealthy players with luxurious equipment and enjoy the game. Given the opportunity to interact with them, there's a chance to rise to the top.

At worst, if you please the big boss, he might just scatter a few handfuls of gold coins, and you'll make a profit if you pick them up.

Therefore, in "Perfect World", you can often see a group of people chasing after luxury cars or following around powerful figures with strong equipment, just hoping to pick up some scraps from them.

The rich can live a life of luxury with just a few crumbs falling between their fingers.

If ordinary people act too bluntly, it seems low-class.

The protagonist is different. He is surrounded by a halo. Although he is just a playmate, he becomes an acquaintance after a fight. The top-level equipment that Young Master Jiang Chen didn't want is changed from a reward to a gift. The core is still exactly the same - following behind the big boss and begging for food.

However, Si Anrui was a freeloader who not only got his money but also won the heart of a beautiful woman and inherited the property of his friend whom he had killed. He got all the good things in the world.

Jiang Chen wasn't so kind as to wholeheartedly dedicate himself to being a stepping stone for the protagonist. After running for a while, he braked and parked the luxury motorcycle across the street, grabbing a handful of gold coins from his pocket and scattering them casually.

The gold coins, shimmering with a hazy glow, tumbled through the air, tracing an elegant parabola before crashing into the crowd. They fell to the ground, bounced, and were watched by pairs of bright, surprised eyes, and hands scrambling to grab them.

In Perfect World, the virtual currency is divided into three types: copper coins, silver coins, and gold coins. They can be exchanged for real money at a 1:1 ratio. Outside of the harsh game environment, the rent in the slums is only one hundred yuan a month, which is the price of one gold coin in the game.

The tycoon's lavish spending, showering gold coins upon his followers, sparked a frenzy among them.

"Holy crap! That's some serious money! Thanks for the generous gift, sir!"

"Grandpa gave me some money! Grandpa gave me some money!"

"Thank you, handsome!"

……

Those at the front, running fast, naturally grabbed the most; some even snatched seven or eight coins in the first instant. If they were honestly working to earn coins in the virtual world, this single grab would have been half a month's salary!

"Suddenly, I understand the joy of spending money!" The little white cat perched on his shoulder, watching the gold coins bounce around, and meowed, "I used to hear that rich people create online groups and send out red envelopes just to get admired. I never understood the psychology behind it, but this scene has made it all clear. Showing off is so satisfying!"

Jiang Chen's character is a handsome man who is nearly 1.9 meters tall with a perfect physique. He wears a domineering limited edition black imitation military uniform with a red cape and huge golden lion head decorations on his shoulders. His long legs are straddling a motorcycle, and he exudes a sense of extravagance from head to toe.

Seeing the chaotic scene of looting in the street, which attracted even more onlookers and a greater chase, he laughed heartily and said, "Come on, come on, tonight I'll let everyone have a good time and everyone will be rewarded!"

After saying that, he twisted the accelerator and sped off toward the location of the protagonist on the map where the mission had been issued.

Speed ​​and passion are always the ultimate pursuit for men. In reality, racing is risky, but not in games. At most, you might break your vehicle and have to spend money to buy or repair it, but you don't have to worry about getting hurt. The thrill of street racing is adrenaline-pumping and exhilarating!

What's more, the leader is a generous tycoon, and the opportunity to earn money by accompanying someone for entertainment is rare.

Those who managed to grab the gold coins wanted to grab even more; those who missed the opportunity wanted to try again. More and more people joined this impromptu chase, and soon a large group of hundreds of people surged toward the slightly secluded jungle area behind the high-rise buildings of the gold mine.

At this moment, Si Anrui was making a last-ditch effort; he never expected things to turn out this way.

M Technology Company stipulates that only those who are 18 years of age or older can register under their real names to purchase helmets and enter "Perfect World". He had been waiting for this day for a long time!

Twenty-four hours a day, my aunt works hard for twelve hours a day in the virtual world repair shop, helping other players wipe away the dirt and restore their damaged equipment to its original shine, in order to earn two hundred yuan.

If there are tips, it can be even more.

But such a speed of making money is simply useless in "Perfect World" where gold coins are everywhere!

Si Anrui had been eager to try it out for a long time. He ran and practiced boxing every day to strengthen his physique, all so that he could enter the game at the age of eighteen and make a fortune with his agility, strength and intelligence!

"See? All of your talk is just empty rhetoric. You think you can have unlimited wealth just by being able to roam the virtual world!" This was a line he had pondered for a long time and practiced many times.

Si Anrui planned to dominate the game and make his first fortune, then convert it into real currency and throw it in that idiot woman's face. He was sure her expression would be priceless.

He didn't like that woman, even though she was his own aunt, his only remaining relative in the world, and the one who raised him after his parents passed away.

After all, she was incredibly foolish.

Whether it's constantly nagging herself to study or instilling discouraging ideas, she seems to have a persecution complex. Everyone around her fantasizes about living in "Perfect World" and never coming out, but she keeps nagging herself to break free from the virtual world and face reality.

Look at the hopelessly filthy world outside; it's better to die than to face it!

Having endured so long to finally reach the legal age, Si Anrui's most desired birthday gift is a gaming helmet.

But he knew his aunt wouldn't buy it for him; that stupid woman would only spend a lot of money to buy a bunch of tattered books and some faulty old mechanical gadgets for him to tinker with.

Having struggled in the slums, the most profound lesson he learned was that you have to fight for what you want.

So Si Anrui made what he thought was the wisest decision: he stole his aunt's savings that she had kept for many years!

The latest helmet! It has more sensitive sensors and a smoother interface. Most importantly, buying the latest model also gets you a cool skin and a set of premium equipment, which is the set he's using right now.

The black leather jacket features smooth white lines and flashes of blue lightning effects from time to time. The silver-white hair complements the handsome face, making it incredibly cool!

From this perspective, spending 100,000 yuan to buy the latest helmet is quite worthwhile.

It's unclear how long she's been saving, but her aunt's secret savings totaled 160,000 yuan, which was still 40,000 yuan short of the down payment for a house in a proper community. Si Anrui suspected that part of this was compensation money from her parents' accident.

He felt he was an adult and entitled to inherit the money, though he was only borrowing it for now.

After earning gold coins in "Perfect Country" and exchanging them for money, he will return them to his aunt. Isn't she determined to leave the slums? He's forcing his own wish, which she can't fulfill, onto himself. Si Anrui thinks that by working hard to earn a lot of money for her, he can completely sever ties with her.

His aunt was busy with work and talked too much, which annoyed him to no end.

In "Perfect Country," the world is vast and you can do whatever you want. He doesn't want his life to be tied down by his aunt; he wants to live freely!

So, as soon as he entered the game, Si Anrui, who had never actually experienced it before, became completely addicted.

What kind of magical place is this? He could never even dream of such a sight that words cannot describe!

All he knew was that he was completely conquered. If he could live in "Perfect Country" forever and never leave, that would be the most wonderful experience in life!

It's a real shame that M Technology Company hasn't been able to solve the problems of human eating, drinking, and excretion yet. If it were possible to live in a virtual world without eating or drinking, just like in the promotional video, he would be the first to raise both hands in support!

Overwhelmed by the dazzling world of entertainment, Si Anrui didn't hesitate and immediately poured his remaining 60,000 yuan into the game, buying guns and vehicles from the in-game store.

The thrill that you can't experience in real life can be perfectly enjoyed in the game.

He had it all planned out. Today was the first day of the new helmet's release, and he wanted to be the first to get it and enter the game. Plus, having 100,000 yuan to buy the helmet was already a prerequisite. This free skin would immediately set him apart from ordinary players.

His rapidly growing desire to perform made him impatient.

Dressed up, carrying a gun over a meter long, Si Anrui drove his luxury car straight to the den of iniquity. He wanted to garner envious glances and let the girls who usually looked down on him howl. He wouldn't even give them a second look!

"Ugh ugh ugh!" Lying on the ground struggling, he could only let out weak whimpers. Si Anrui, who had just come in and hadn't even had a chance to feel smug, was robbed.

To be precise, he fell for a honey trap.

Entering the den of iniquity with the pride of being admired, he was soon the object of envious glances, and then a romantic encounter began. A beautiful and wild girl dressed as a leopard woman made no attempt to hide her lust for him.