Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Number 8 is the GOAT

Xiaoyan’s feelings for Gao Yuan were complicated.

Running into an old classmate from her younger days in a place like this... she felt as if she’d been stripped bare and left standing before Gao Yuan.

A deep sense of shame made her want to flee.

But that was before her first time massaging him.

After that, Gao Yuan’s humor, wit, and unchanged kindness made her completely open up to him.

This just went to show how important emotions were.

What was the key to picking up girls?

It was all in the art of the tease.

For women, there were certain situations where they needed material satisfaction. It was a very important factor in giving them a sense of security.

But,

most of the time, what they needed was emotional satisfaction.

When the mood was right, something could happen without a single word being said. At that point, it didn’t even matter who made the first move.

Later, it was Xiaoyan who initiated the flirting.

Massage was all about technique. She was confident enough in her skills to arouse Gao Yuan, and he didn’t disappoint.

After a few more encounters, they became what some might call "intimate confidantes."

Once Gao Yuan had found his way into her heart, Xiaoyan finally had an attachment in Hang City.

Xiaoyan didn’t hide her thoughts from Gao Yuan. She sighed and said, "I’ve been thinking about a change recently, but I just don’t know what to do."

"Thinking of going straight?"

"I am. With my family’s issues resolved, it’s time I started living for myself!"

"The key is how to get out, and what I would even do after."

Gao Yuan could hear the confusion and helplessness in Xiaoyan’s voice.

"Why not try livestreaming? A lot of girls from KTVs and bars are switching to streaming these days. They’re raking in money!"

"Then will you be my top supporter?"

"Sure!"

Gao Yuan replied without a moment’s hesitation.

Gao Yuan had spent the last few years watching plenty of streams on TikTok and sending gifts. From the expensive Carnivals to the cheap little hearts, he’d sent them all.

His personal account was already Level 43, which made him a decent-sized spender on TikTok.

Besides, Qin Yichuan and Zheng Zhi also frequently watched streams and sent gifts. One was Level 48, and the other was Level 53.

"When the time comes, I’ll get Young Master Qin and President Zheng to support you. You’ll be guaranteed to win any PK battle!"

"Thanks for the kind thought, old classmate!"

"We’ll see. Besides, isn’t everyone calling for people to stop donating online? ’Make streamers return to the real world, let the foot massage parlors be glorious again,’ and all that."

Gao Yuan couldn’t help but laugh when he heard that; he’d seen the same joke online.

If it were up to him, he’d also vote for streamers to return to the real world.

What used to cost 898 yuan could cost a hundred times more once they became a streamer, and even then, there was no guarantee.

It was all those simps online who’d ruined the market!

After they chatted for a while, Xiaoyan sighed for no apparent reason and murmured, "I’ve been in this business so long, I’ve actually gotten pretty good at it. I’m just afraid I’m not cut out for anything else."

Gao Yuan could understand her apprehension.

He had been in e-commerce for ten years and was one of the first to dive into livestream shopping. He knew how to run a successful livestream e-commerce business, but he couldn’t be a successful streamer himself.

Not everyone was cut out to be a streamer.

"Take your time, there’s no rush. When you figure out what you want to do, just let me know. I’ll help if I can."

Xiaoyan let out a chuckle. "Alright, I’ll be sure to tell you."

Lying on the bed enjoying Xiaoyan’s massage, Gao Yuan smiled to himself.

’For Xiaoyan to choose to go straight... in a way, that’s a kind of purification for my own soul.’

As she worked, Xiaoyan suddenly grew curious. Had he ever tried to convince other masseuses to quit before? "Have you ever done this sort of thing before?"

"What sort of thing?"

Gao Yuan asked casually.

"Corrupting virtuous women and reforming fallen ones!"

Gao Yuan just smiled, unconcerned.

Xiaoyan had been his first crush, the unattainable girl from his youth, which was why he felt differently about her.

Especially since the current Xiaoyan was flawless in both her physical technique and her witty banter. She was adventurous, knew how to play along, and had even taught Gao Yuan a thing or two. In a way, they were both friends and master and student.

That was why Gao Yuan showed her extra concern.

"Add another hour!"

Gao Yuan said after a moment of silence.

Xiaoyan clearly misunderstood him, because her technique immediately changed.

"Hey, knock it off. I have to go home later."

Xiaoyan immediately stopped what she was doing. Staring at Gao Yuan’s back, a suspicion formed in her mind. She hadn’t wanted to ask, but she couldn’t stop herself. "Are you seeing someone?"

"Don’t tell me you’re getting married?"

Though she resumed massaging his muscles, a complex expression crossed her face.

"No, I’ve just been getting up early to work out recently."

Gao Yuan was telling the truth, but Xiaoyan didn’t believe him.

’In the past, whenever she’d switched up her technique, his reaction had been completely different.’

She just didn’t know that Gao Yuan hadn’t exactly been idle lately; things were completely different from when he was single.

「Back at home.」

It was past eleven o’clock. Lying in bed, Gao Yuan gradually drifted off to sleep.

It should have been a peaceful night, but at a little past three in the morning, a system notification suddenly chimed in his mind.

[Ding! You have a new task reward to claim!]

The notification jolted Gao Yuan bolt upright in bed.

He had been waiting for ages for this.

In that instant, Gao Yuan felt perfectly awake, with none of the usual grogginess that came from being startled from sleep.

He immediately chose to claim the reward in his mind.

Along with a set of top-tier virtual livestream lighting equipment, 5 experience points were credited to his account.

He finally had enough experience to upgrade the system.

[Ding! Money Ability has been upgraded to Level Two. You have an upgrade pack to claim!]

"It worked!"

Gao Yuan couldn’t help but let out an excited shout.

’A thousand a day in cashback,’ he chanted silently, opening the system panel with a mix of anticipation and anxiety.

[Host]: Gao Yuan

[Level]: 2 (1/50)

[Current Daily Cashback Quota]: 1000

Gao Yuan’s eyes were fixed on the daily cashback quota. When he saw that it had really increased to 1,000 yuan, a loud roar echoed through the room.

He had painstakingly completed nine system-issued tasks just to meet the upgrade requirements.

The daily cashback had skyrocketed tenfold, from one hundred yuan to one thousand. This meant his guaranteed monthly income was now thirty thousand yuan, which was about what he used to make on average at his old job.

He leaped out of bed, flicked on every light in the room, and pulled out his phone, about to call Lin Wanyu.

Just as he was about to dial Lin Wanyu’s number, Gao Yuan suddenly realized he couldn’t share this good news with anyone. There was simply no way to explain his Money Ability.

This was a secret he had to keep to himself.

The feeling was unbearable, like sitting on a mountain of gold but being unable to tell anyone, ’I’m rich. I’m very rich.’

He glanced at the time on his phone. It was already past three.

Waking up Lin Wanyu at this hour would be a bit much.

But Gao Yuan could barely contain his excitement.

He wracked his brain for someone he could bother at this hour. After running through the options, a name suddenly popped into his head: Wang Lin, his personal trainer who was on call 24/7.

The next moment, he was making the voice call.

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