Han Haocheng didn't wish to waste time any further and wanted to check the rewards immediately.
Yet, before starting, he felt the need for a sense of ceremony.
Since it was a mysterious gift package, it meant that there was an element of luck involved.
Without delaying any longer, Han Haocheng entered his house and closed the door.
He went to the bathroom, squeezed some liquid soap and washed his hands.
"I, Han Haocheng, am the true Emperor of Europe."
{E.N: This might as well be the ML asking the true European Emperor to bless him with luck. I think I have seen something similar in some of the novels here. Just can't remember/ find the exact wordings or the specific novels.}
As soon as he finished speaking / {praying}, Han Haocheng directly clicked the 'Open' button on the system.
Straight away, the familiar voice of the system rang in his mind:
[Congratulations host! The mysterious gift package has been successfully unlocked!]
[Rewards obtained:
One protective shield!
One tenfold consumption cashback card!
Longevity +1
Charm +1]
…
'Oh God!
That's awesome!
It's indeed a mysterious gift package.
Four rewards right off the bat!'
Although there were no monetary benefits this time, the things given were quite impressive.
Despite being mentally prepared, Han Haocheng couldn't suppress his excitement upon seeing these mystical gifts.
One by one, he checked these rewards and looked at their uses.
The so-called Protective Shield could withstand certain damage at crucial moments, thus successfully ensuring his safety!
For Han Haocheng, it was simply a life-saving talisman.
After all, Han Haocheng often found himself in dangerous situations due to his daily missions.
Even though he didn't know the extent of power this charm held or the amount of force it could withstand, having an extra layer of protection made Han Haocheng happy.
The Tenfold Rebate Card was quite simple to understand.
After activating this card, as long as he spent money in a specified time, he would get a tenfold return.
This was equivalent to getting free money, like a critical hit in games giving a 10x reward.
Han Haocheng, being a man who loved money, immediately calculated that if he spent 100,000, he would get 1 million back.
Involuntarily, he smiled with elation.
'Upon spending money, get ten times in return, incredible!'
As for Shouyuan(Longevity), this one was even more awesome.
Longevity +1 meant that his total life span increased by one year.
Living an extra year must surely bring great joy to anyone.
Charm value +1 simply increased his personal charm.
As for charm, Han Haocheng thought he was okay.
After all, he has excellent personal conditions. His handsomeness was comparable to one tenth of the reader's handsomeness.
Adding one more point just strengthened it a touch.
Han Haocheng estimates that his overall charm value now rivals that of the reader with greater efficacy.
However, based on this enhancement, thinking that going out for a walk would cause couples to break up is absurd!
Han Haocheng definitely doesn't expect this system to have such ability.
Although, It seems like that the system is not just about giving out money. It certainly doesn't look that simple.
Moreover, this was only the beginning; who knows what powerful things his system would offer in the future.
Han Haocheng felt as if his life had ushered in a new spring, and he was filled with anticipation.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
At this moment, there was knocking on the door, and a sweet voice came from the outside:
"Brother Haocheng, are you home?"
"Yes I am, what's the matter?"
Because he was about to unveil the mysterious reward, Han Haocheng had subconsciously locked the door.
Recognizing that the voice belonged to Tang Jiaqing, the landlady's daughter, Han Haocheng opened the door as he spoke.
A faint fragrance hit his face. Tang Jiaqing wore a light blue floral dress today, which outlined her not-so-well-developed figure. It simultaneously gave people a sense of optimism for the way it would shape up.
Tang Jiaqing glanced at Han Haocheng and suddenly found him even more handsome today. She couldn't help but blush, lowering her head as she tried to steady her breath.
However, the more she did this, the more uncomfortable she became. She nervously clasped her small hands while tugging at the corners of her skirt.
"What's wrong? You came to see me but don't speak. Is there anything wrong?" Han Haocheng suddenly questioned.
"Ah, it's just, I..." Tang Jiaqing raised her head and found herself looking directly at Han Haocheng's eyes. She seemed to be electrocuted and hastily avoided eye contact. Then she, as if she had an idea, spoke:
"My mom wanted me to come and ask you if you would like to have freshly made braised pork. So, do you want some?"
"Oh, it turned out to be this. Okay, bring me some, I happen to be a little hungry."
Although it wasn't time for dinner yet, Han Haocheng's live streaming tasks had been too energy-consuming.
As a result, he was really a little hungry.
Therefore, he just went with the flow and agreed immediately.
"Alright, tell me on WeChat how much you need, and I'll go back to get it for you right now." Tang Jiaqing responded with a smile.
"Okay." Han Haocheng didn't waste words. He typed a message and sent the request for braised pork and coleslaw to Tang Jiaqing.
After Tang Jiaqing received it, she happily ran out with brisk steps.
Han Haocheng didn't think much, turned on his computer, and started playing games while he waited for his meal to arrive.
…
On the other hand, when Tang Jiaqing returned home, it swiftly dawned on her that the lie was going to fall apart.
When she saw Han Haocheng earlier, she impulsively went to his doorstep.
Only after she knocked on the door did she realize that there was no reason for her to find him.
Hence, she casually made this excuse as a cover-up.
She thought this reason was perfect, but that was only until her mother's words directly dealt her a blow.
"Jiaqing, when did I make braised pork?"
"Didn't I just tell you that my aunt came today and I ain't feeling well. That's why, I didn't have time to make anything today. If he still wants it tomorrow, I'll have it ready then, okay?"
As soon as her mother explained, Tang Jiaqing's face turned red to the roots of her ears.
"Yeah! Why did I forget that? What should I do now?" Tang Jiaqing stamped her feet in anxiousness.
She was so nervous earlier that her mind went blank and she forgot about it.
"What else can you do? Just give him a call and tell that you made a mistake."
When the lady boss spoke forcefully, her two lumps of meat trembled, yet she maintained a nonchalant expression on her face.
"..."
Tang Jiaqing bit her lip, and her face turned white.
Obviously, she had no other option but to tell Han Haocheng the truth.
Nevertheless, the little girl still wanted to save face.
Thus, she anxiously racked her brain, all the while feeling more nervous than a bride about to enter the bridal chamber.
…
Han Haocheng was playing the game leisurely.
However, his troublesome teammates caused him so much frustration that he had no choice but to pick up the keyboard and communicate with them 'enthusiastically.'
As a result, he forgot about his hunger.
It wasn't until Tang Jiaqing opened the door once again and handed over the freshly made braised pork that Han Haocheng's taste buds reawakened.
"Wait, this taste is different from your mom's. What happened?"
After finishing the game, Han Haocheng picked up a piece of braised pork and took a bite.
Nonetheless, to his surprise, it was different from the boss lady's unique flavor.
After all, Han Haocheng had become familiar with the taste of landlady's dishes during his stay here.
"Ah well, my mother deliberately changed the taste. It's not on the market yet, and you're the first one to test it. Just tell me, how does it taste?"
Tang Jiaqing had already thought of her answers on the way. Because she came prepared, she didn't get nervous.
"Oh, it's okay, barely edible," Han Haocheng commented honestly:
"But compared to your mom's original flavor, it's far from it."