Chapter 2 Rental car blind date
Originally, if she married Alex, Jessica thought she would no longer have to work hard. She imagined herself carrying brand-name bags and dining at high-end restaurants every day...
But now, it was all gone!
Regret!
Endless remorse filled her heart.
Jessica felt a pain in her chest.
"Jingle Bell!"
At that moment, the mobile phone in Jessica's pocket rang with a brisk ringtone.
"Jessica, how are you? Have you seen Alex?" came her mother Margaret's deep voice over the phone.
"I saw him..." Jessica replied, her voice a bit dull.
"Is he not with you? Is it convenient to talk? Margaret asked.
"He's not here," Jessica replied.
"What do you think of Alex? If you don't like him, don't force it! Just deal with it casually. I'm with you on this. His family's situation is indeed quite ordinary," Margaret said.
Jessica was stunned for a moment and asked, "His family's situation is... average?"
After a pause, she seemed to think of something and asked, "What do his parents do?"
"We used to be co-workers, and I had a good relationship with them at the time. Now, I heard they opened a small clothing store," Margaret replied.
Jessica said, "Okay, Mom, I understand."
After speaking, she hung up the phone.
Jessica looked in the direction the Lamborghini had disappeared, a smug expression on her face.
With contempt, she muttered, "Renting a car for a date, thinking that'll work? Ridiculous! A poor loser is always just a poor loser!"
She glanced at a nearby internet celebrity girl and said, "A loser like him suits you just fine."
With that, she walked toward a BMW with a smile.
...
Alex was driving a Lamborghini, speeding down the road!
He was like a dazzling beam of light, the focus of attention wherever he went.
This was what you'd call making an entrance!
After a while, Alex arrived at a public parking lot.
He found a driver's license and registration certificate with his name on it.
He wondered aloud, "Could this be like the golden finger in novels? A system?"
At that moment, a virtual button appeared in front of Alex.
Without hesitation, he tapped it.
[Ding! Successfully activated the system! ]
[Receive a novice gift pack! ]
A virtual display screen then appeared in his mind.
[Name: Alex]
[Level: LV1]
[LV1 reward: 1 dollar for every breath; 1 dollar for every second of sleep; 1 dollar for every step. Rewards are received daily at midnight.]
[Upgrade consumption amount: 0/10,000 (Gifting to others, gambling, etc. are not included. Additionally, all system-obtained items are non-tradeable.)]
[Charm: 85 (related to appearance, clothing, spirit, etc.)]
[Skill: Professional-grade driving skills]
[Funds: 89,900 (All funds are from legal sources and can be used freely.)]
[Tip: 23 hours and 35 minutes remain until the next red envelope payout.]
[Hint: Every 10,000 dollars spent immediately yields a red envelope.]
Alex exclaimed, "So, it really is a system!"
"Pro-level driving skills? No wonder driving this Lamborghini feels so easy!"
Then, Alex began studying the system in more detail.
Every breath brought in a dollar. A person breathes around 20 times per minute, so that adds up to about 28,000 dollars every day.
Every second of sleep is also worth a dollar. Eight hours of sleep a day would add roughly another 28,000 dollars.
Each step is worth a dollar, which varies—sometimes a few hundred, sometimes over a thousand.
As for red envelopes, the amount seems to depend on luck.
Adding it all up, Alex could make around 60,000 to 70,000 dollars a day, nearly 2 million a month, or 24 million a year!
And that's just at LV1. If he upgrades to LV2 or higher, he'll probably earn even more.
The thought made a grin spread across Alex's face.
Then, he focused on the novice gift pack.
[Do you want to open the novice package? ]
"Yes!"
[Ding! Congratulations, you received a Charm Aura that increases your Charisma by 5. It also has a 5% probability of triggering love at first sight and unforgettable memories. Powerful charm is highly attractive. ]
[Ding! Congratulations, you received a 10x rebate card for purchases. The bigger the expense, the greater the return.]
Alex felt a slight warmth in his body but didn't notice much change.
He glanced down at his white pants, hit the accelerator, and headed straight to KM Mall.
KM Mall was the most luxurious shopping destination in New york City.
"Welcome to KM Mall, may I help you with anything?"
Though Alex was dressed plainly, a well-poised female shopping guide approached him immediately.
It was clear why KM Mall had thrived in New york for years; the quality of service was noticeably above that of ordinary stores.
Alex replied, "Help me find a suit that suits me."
"This suit is our latest model, cutting-edge design and very comfortable."
People are indeed enhanced by their clothes, much like statues by gold.
After changing into KM's clothes, Alex's charm increased by another 2 points, reaching 92!
Alex moved his hands and feet and said, "Alright, I'll take it. How much is it?"
"It's 48,889 dollars in total," the shopping guide smiled.
Hearing this, Alex frowned slightly.
The shopping guide sighed internally, thinking, Another customer who thinks KM is too expensive.
But then Alex muttered, "It's only a bit over 40,000? Alright, go ahead and swipe the card."
Only a bit over 40,000?
He didn't think it was too expensive—he thought it was too cheap?
The shopping guide, surprised, swiped his card on the POS machine.
[Ding! This purchase is 48,889 dollars. Do you wish to use the 10x rebate card?]
"Yes!" Alex agreed silently.
[Ding! System upgrade to LV2!]
[LV2 reward: 2 dollars for every breath; 2 dollars for every second of sleep; 2 dollars for every step. Rewards are received daily at midnight.]
[Upgrade consumption amount: 38,889/100,000 (Gifting to others, gambling, etc., are not included. All system-obtained items are non-tradeable.)]
Originally, he'd been making at least 60,000 to 70,000 a day, but now, it was easily doubled to hundreds of thousands!
Moments later, Alex's phone vibrated.
"American Bank notification: 488,890 dollars has been deposited."
Simultaneously, a red envelope appeared on his phone screen.
[Ding! You spent over 40,000 and received 4 red envelopes. Would you like to open them?]
"Yes!"
[Ding! Congratulations, you received 19,999 dollars.]
[Ding! Congratulations, you received 2 dollars.]
[Ding! Congratulations, you received 300 dollars.]
[Ding! Congratulations, you received 2,999 dollars.]
Seeing this, Alex couldn't help but smile.
The shopping guide respectfully handed back his bank card and said, "Sir, here's your card."
"You can prepare the two items over there, and that one too... Wrap up about ten of these in my size," Alex instructed, pointing to nearly a dozen pieces of clothing.
The shopping guide realized she was dealing with a wealthy client and quickly packed all the items.
"The total comes to 232,100 dollars. I can check with the store manager to remove the last 2,100 for you," she offered.
Alex replied, "The extra can be your tip."
To him, money was now just a number.
The shopping guide's excellent service was appreciated, and even though the clothes were a bit less pricey than he'd hoped, they were comfortable.
The shopping guide beamed, "Thank you, sir!"