On the morning of **May 15, 2024**, around **8:00 AM**, Jiang Nan was awakened from his sleep by his biological clock. Still groggy, he climbed out of bed and made his way to the bathroom. Half-squinting, he began to freshen up.
"Hmm?!"
Suddenly, as if he had seen something shocking and unbelievable, he stared at his reflection in the mirror, utterly dumbfounded.
In the mirror stood a man with sharp features, devastatingly handsome. It was him—yet what puzzled him was that he had always been just **"decently good-looking"** before. So why did he suddenly look **this** handsome today?!
Due to years of staying up late, his **oily skin** had always been prone to acne. But now? His face was **flawlessly smooth and radiant**.
*"Is my eyesight getting worse?"*
His first reaction was that his nearsightedness had worsened—how else could he be seeing himself through such an **intense beauty filter**?
Shaking his head, he continued brushing his teeth while admiring his own good looks.
*"Damn, I'm ridiculously handsome!"*
Jiang Nan sighed in amazement. But then, out of the corner of his eye, he inadvertently noticed his **bare upper body**—something he had never paid much attention to before.
*"One, two, three... Holy sh*t!"*
**Eight-pack abs. Perfect V-line muscles.**
His eyes widened in shock. He turned sideways to get a better look in the mirror, and nearly had his eyeballs pop out of their sockets.
Immediately, he clenched his fist and tapped his abdomen a few times.
**Thump, thump!**
The sound was like hitting a steel plate.
*"Good heavens! This is a perfect V-line!"*
*"Am I still dreaming? No way, this is the best dream ever!"*
Jiang Nan grinned.
**"Ding!"**
The moment he spit out his mouthwash, a **mechanical, robotic voice** echoed in his mind.
Before he could react, another **electronic voice** followed:
**"Due to the host's unwavering determination in making the same wish for five consecutive years, the 'Indulgent Life System' has been successfully activated and bound!"**
*"What the hell?!"*
Jiang Nan's toothbrush was clenched tightly between his teeth, and his eyes were as wide as a bull's.
**A system?!**
Like those in the **novels from the Tomato Novel app**?!
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Nan hesitantly greeted, **"Hello… Indulgent Life System?"**
**"Hello, host. You can communicate with the system simply by thinking in your mind."**
The system's voice replied.
*"What's your function?"*
Jiang Nan swallowed, the lingering taste of mouthwash still in his throat—but that was the least of his concerns right now. As a **long-time reader of web novels**, he knew exactly what this **"system"** meant.
Having a system guaranteed a **meteoric rise**—the only question was whether it would be **instant success** or **gradual progression**.
**"Indulge freely, enjoy the perfect life!"**
**"Host, simply spend your money, and you will receive a random multiplier cashback!"**
Jiang Nan was stunned.
*"Are there any restrictions?"*
This system's function reminded him of the **"rich protagonist systems"** he had read about in **web novels**.
**"No restrictions whatsoever. The only requirement is that the money you spend must be your own. You will then receive cashback accordingly. Oh, and occasionally, completing special bonus missions will grant you unexpected abilities and items!"**
*"What if I spend money on someone else? Like... say, a beautiful woman?"*
Jiang Nan asked.
**"As long as you're spending money, it doesn't matter who benefits from it—beauty is irrelevant."**
The system replied.
*"This is insane!"*
Jiang Nan was beyond impressed.
Among all the **"rich protagonist systems"** in web novels, this **Indulgent Life System** was truly top-tier. At least it was better than those **"forced spending systems"** that only granted rewards if the money was spent on high-rated beauties.
For example, he had once read a novel called **"Starting with a 10,000x Cashback Card, the Green Tea School Belle Becomes My Fangirl."** The protagonist had to **brag and spend money** on a **two-faced school beauty** just to activate his system—**so cringe!**
**Buzzzz!**
Just as Jiang Nan was about to ask about a **newbie gift pack**, his phone vibrated on the bedside table.
He immediately **put down his toothbrush and cup**, striding out of the bathroom.
Glancing at the caller ID—**"Baby"**—his thoughts drifted back **two and a half years** ago.
On a lonely night, he had randomly downloaded a **mini-game app** where he played **online pool, Gomoku, and Ludo**.
It was on this app that he met a **female gamer named Qiuqiu**.
Over time, after **countless games of pool and Gomoku**, they started chatting more. And before he knew it, they had **fallen into an online relationship**.
That relationship lasted **two and a half years**.
From a **complete rookie in online dating**, Jiang Nan had now become a **"veteran of long-distance online relationships."**
During this time, he often **bragged**, claiming to be a **tall, handsome, and wealthy second-generation heir**.
Of course, every time he **ended a voice call**, he felt secondhand embarrassment.
But hey, it's the **internet**—does bragging **count as a crime**? **Nope!**
Besides, he had never actually planned on **meeting up in real life**.
Especially since he was in **Jiangcheng (Southwest China),** while his online girlfriend was in **Shanghai**.
If they were closer, he might have **considered it**—but Shanghai? **Way too far.**
Brushing aside his thoughts, Jiang Nan picked up the call.
**"Darling~"**
A **sweet, cheerful voice** rang through the phone.
It wasn't **overly flirtatious**, nor **annoyingly cutesy**—just **pleasant to the ears**.
**"I'm here, baby,"** Jiang Nan replied.
**"Today is already May 15th. You know what that means?**
**Only a few days left until 520!"**
Qiuqiu's voice carried a hint of excitement.
**"What about it?"**
Jiang Nan hadn't immediately caught on.
**"Hmph! I told you before—I want to spend this year's 520 with you! You weren't even paying attention to what I said!"**
Qiuqiu pouted.
**"I just woke up, my brain's still a little fuzzy,"** Jiang Nan explained.
Now he remembered—last year, she had also wanted to meet up for **520 (Chinese Valentine's Day)**.
But back then, he was just a **broke nobody**, so he had made up an excuse about **going back to his hometown** to avoid it.
This year…
*"What excuse should I use this time?"*
That thought instinctively surfaced in his mind.
Then, **he snapped out of it**—and almost **slapped himself awake**.
*"Damn it! I literally have a system now—why would I still be scared of exposing my lies?!"*
**"So… should I book a plane ticket?"**
Qiuqiu's voice carried a hint of expectation.
Jiang Nan took a deep breath.
**"I'll book it for you."**
A ticket **only cost a thousand or so yuan**—not a big deal.
Besides, it was the perfect chance to **test the system's cashback feature**.