"Hahaha!" Chu Ge burst into laughter like 'Light Yagami' from 'Death Note' as he watched the video Luo Xiu had sent. Seeing Ye Feng's distraught expression was undeniably satisfying. As a self-proclaimed villain, Chu Ge found immense joy in watching Ye Feng's reaction. [N.B; If you don't know Death Note ☠️, then your name will be written 🪦]
But this was merely a brief interlude. Ye Feng, with his military background, no longer posed a serious threat in Chu Ge's mind. After all, it seemed implausible that the military would intervene for a single shrimp unless someone intended to use Ye Feng to disrupt the rule of the four great families in Yuncheng City.
This thought made Chu Ge pause. Could Ye Feng indeed be a pawn in a larger game? The notion lingered in his mind, unsettling him yet thrilling.
Suddenly the system chimed in, presenting two options:
[Ding !!!]
[ Option 1: Don't care about the military background and eliminate the protagonist. Reward: New Social Media App Source Code]
[ Option 2: Keep Calm and make a settlement with the protagonist's backers. Reward: Blueprint for the XXX69 automatic rifle.]
"What a joke!" Chu Ge muttered, his frustration mounting. The first option aligned with his instincts, but the second reward was too tempting. The XXX69 blueprint, a non-existent firearm in this world, was worth a fortune. By the way, what the fuck is XXX69 model?
However, the practical implications were clear. Without the power to protect such wealth, he would only end up losing it.
Chu Ge realized how close he'd come to being blinded by greed. In hindsight, the system's reward was a test of his character. Settling with the protagonist? Never. Chu Ge smirked and chose the first option.
Chu Ge pocketed the USB drive containing the source code and prepared to visit Apex Venture, a new venture under his capital firm. To him, Apex symbolized the beginning of his empire.
"Boss, I'm heading out for a bit," Chu Ge informed Liu Yanru.
"Go ahead. I'm optimistic about your future," she replied warmly, watching him leave. She admired his ambition and looked forward to seeing how far he could go.
Chu Ge drove Liu Yanru's car out of the underground parking lot. For now, he saw no need to buy his own vehicle as long as he had access to one. But today wasn't just about business.
Scrolling through his recent calls, he dialed Feng Linlin.
"Didn't you lose your hair rope yesterday? I'll take you to buy a new one," he said nonchalantly.
Feng Linlin blushed as she answered, "Then come pick me up. I'm at home in the northern suburbs."
When Chu Ge arrived at the northern suburbs, the picturesque landscape caught his attention. The area boasted lush greenery, fresh air, and unspoiled natural beauty. Every villa bore the Feng family name, and only their blood relatives were permitted to live there. Even billionaires couldn't buy their way in.
Chu Ge's presence hadn't gone unnoticed. The Feng family's advanced security system had already flagged him, and the loyal guards, descendants of those who had served the family for generations, kept a close watch.
Checking his phone, Chu Ge noticed that ten minutes had passed since his arrival. Growing impatient, he leaned against the car door and called Feng Linlin again.
"Heeey....I'm here. When are you coming out?" he asked.
"Give me three more minutes! I'll be right there," Feng Linlin replied before quickly hanging up.
Chu Ge sighed. "Three minutes? That's a lie only women can tell," he muttered, chewing gum. He regretted not finishing his work at the company before coming here. Still, he waited.
Inside, Feng Linlin was rushing to get ready. To her, this outing felt like their first real date, and she wanted to look her best [N.B; 🙃]. Dresses lay scattered across her bed as she deliberated over what to wear. After finally settling on an outfit, she began applying makeup, her heart racing with excitement.
"The feeling of falling for someone always comes so unexpectedly 🤭" she murmured, touching her flushed cheeks. Despite knowing Chu Ge for only a short time, she liked his charisma.
Finally satisfied with her appearance, Feng Linlin took one last look in the mirror. Smiling, she prepared to meet Chu Ge, hoping to leave a lasting impression.