Ning Xingchen led the four girls to a nearby hotel and booked a presidential suite. As soon as they entered the room, the girls were even more eager than he was, quickly undressing.
A cold smile appeared on Ning Xingchen's lips. Indeed, having money allowed one to do as they pleased.
Morning arrived with the first rays of sunlight streaming into the room. The bed and floor were in disarray, with clothes, money, and tissues scattered everywhere, nearly finishing off two boxes of blue pills.
After getting dressed, Ning Xingchen glanced at the still-sleeping girls on the bed with indifference.
He wasn't very happy, as the one he most wanted, Zhou Sitong, had slipped away early the previous night.
Fortunately, he had gotten Zhou Sitong's WeChat at the bar; otherwise, he wouldn't even have a way to contact her.
Leaving the hotel, Ning Xingchen pulled out his phone and sent Zhou Sitong a message.
"Hey, pretty girl, wake up. The sun's already shining."
Unexpectedly, Zhou Sitong replied immediately.
"Senior, I've been up for a while. I'm reading a book."
Ning Xingchen smiled and replied, "Golden Lotus?"
"It's a proper English book, thank you very much." She also sent a rolling eyes emoji.
"Alright, then I'll let you study. Don't want to disturb you." Ning Xingchen didn't like pointless chatter. To chase a girl like Zhou Sitong, he knew it was best to be elusive and maintain some mystery.
"Senior, make sure to rest well today. Eat some kidney for strength." Zhou Sitong knew that Ning Xingchen had probably had a wild time with her four friends last night.
"Thanks for the concern, but I'm as strong as steel. Even with you included, I'd have no problem satisfying all of you."
"You're bluffing," Zhou Sitong replied with two words.
"Want to try? Are you home? I can come over."
After sending this message, Ning Xingchen got no further response from Zhou Sitong.
Putting his phone back in his pocket, Ning Xingchen smiled faintly. Since he knew Zhou Sitong was in the Economics and Management Department at Donghai University, he wasn't worried about finding her again.
Before heading to the parking lot, Ning Xingchen stopped by a nearby supermarket to buy a pack of cigarettes. Just as he was about to light one, he noticed a little girl, about eleven or twelve years old, bouncing across the street despite the red light.
Instantly, a large truck came speeding by. Given its momentum, stopping was impossible. Ning Xingchen was horrified, as if witnessing a bloody scene.
Ning Xingchen didn't consider himself a good person, but he couldn't bear to watch a young life be snuffed out before his eyes. Desperate, he called out to the system, hoping to prevent the tragedy.
"System, what do I do?" Ning Xingchen's thoughts were clear to the system.
"Host, you can purchase a Time Stop Device from the system store."
"System store?" Ning Xingchen's eyes lit up.
With a bang, a virtual interface appeared in Ning Xingchen's mind.
The Treasure Store was filled with a dazzling array of items. Luckily, there was a search bar. Ning Xingchen quickly typed in "Time Stop Device."
Without worrying about how many points it cost, Ning Xingchen hurriedly clicked purchase. A black compass-like device appeared in his hand.
In a critical moment, Ning Xingchen threw the Time Stop Device into the air. The compass spun wildly, causing space to distort greatly, accompanied by a loud noise.
In an instant, the whole world froze. Time stopped at that moment. Pedestrians and cars on the street seemed like sculptures, completely motionless. Ning Xingchen rushed to the little girl, scooped her up, and carried her to safety.
...
The Time Stop Device could only last for three seconds. A sports car nearly grazed Ning Xingchen as it sped by, leaving him with lingering fear. He had snatched someone from the jaws of death.
"Damn it, kid, don't you watch for red lights? Do you know how dangerous that was? You nearly got hit by a car," Ning Xingchen said sternly, sweating from his forehead.
The little girl was completely stunned. After Ning Xingchen's scolding, she couldn't hold back her tears and started crying loudly.
The girl had a doll-like face, plump and adorable, with big, bright eyes. Her small mouth emitted sobs, making her look even more pitiable.
"What's your name, little sister? Please stop crying, or people will think I'm bullying you," Ning Xingchen said, exasperated. Several passersby gave him strange looks, thinking he was a creepy uncle trying to kidnap a young girl.
Unexpectedly, after Ning Xingchen said that, the girl cried even louder and said between sobs, "Big brother, my name is Qin Bao'er."
Calming down, Qin Bao'er realized how dangerous her actions had been, feeling scared of what could have happened.
"Alright, alright, it's over now. Remember to follow traffic rules next time."
"Thank you for saving me, big brother," Qin Bao'er said, clinging to Ning Xingchen tightly.
Her voice still carried a sob, showing she was still shaken.
Ning Xingchen planned to leave but seeing how unstable Qin Bao'er was, trembling nonstop, he decided to take her for something to eat.
There was a KFC nearby. Ning Xingchen took Qin Bao'er's hand and walked in.
He ordered her egg tarts, chicken nuggets, fries, a burger, and a large sundae.
Seeing Qin Bao'er eat with such enjoyment, devouring the food, Ning Xingchen found it odd. It seemed like she hadn't had a good meal in a long time.
"Big brother, you eat too," Qin Bao'er said, offering him a chicken nugget.
"You eat, Bao'er. I'm not hungry," Ning Xingchen smiled, patting her head affectionately.
After she finished eating, nearly an hour had passed. Ning Xingchen received two consecutive calls from Secretary An, suggesting something urgent at the company.
"Little sister, remember not to jaywalk. Use the crosswalk and check both sides for cars. I have to go to work now."
"Big brother, come home with me, please. You saved my life, and I want my aunt to thank you. The book says a drop of water should be repaid with a spring. You're my lifesaver," Qin Bao'er said earnestly.
"There's no need, really. Just go home and don't worry your aunt," Ning Xingchen said, preparing to leave.
Unexpectedly, Qin Bao'er was very determined. She ran in front of Ning Xingchen, stretching out her arms to block his way.
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