Chapter 13: To Maximize Profits

"Thank you for the power bank!" Su Yunzhou said to the receptionist.

The two young receptionists replied, "You're welcome," though their eyes looked a bit peculiar. They had seen all kinds of guests at the hotel, but it was rare to see someone with such incredible stamina. Just look at how energetic he was. No wonder those two rich women liked him so much.

One of the receptionists, revealing a cute canine tooth when she smiled, said, "Sir, the system shows that none of you have had breakfast yet. If you need it now, I can arrange for someone to deliver it to your room."

Su Yunzhou nodded. "Sure! I am pretty hungry. Please ask them to send a bit more!"

The receptionist immediately called the kitchen, confirming that it would be delivered in fifteen minutes.

By this time, his phone had booted up. The screen showed several missed calls. Su Yunzhou returned the power bank, scanned another one to rent, and called his father back.

His father's voice carried a hint of blame. "Son, why didn't you discuss it with us before booking such an expensive physical exam?

"How long does it take to save up twenty thousand yuan..."

Listening to his parents' nagging, Su Yunzhou could only continuously agree and play along. He explained that he had received a big bonus, so it wouldn't affect his savings, and since he had broken up with his girlfriend, buying a house wasn't an urgent matter anymore. He even started laying the groundwork, claiming he had found a good project and was preparing to invest in it.

After hanging up the phone, Su Yunzhou sat on a chair to rest for a moment before calling his old classmate. They chatted casually for a bit, bringing up his friend's next trip to Rongcheng. Su Yunzhou patted his chest, guaranteeing that he would make sure his friend had a fantastic time.

After finishing his calls, he saw that it was about time. Su Yunzhou yawned and stepped into the elevator.

Back in the room.

The sound of running water came from the bathroom. Li Yan was sitting on the sofa, her wet hair draped over her shoulders, her bright, liquid eyes so expressive they almost seemed to speak.

Recalling the scene he had glimpsed earlier, Su Yunzhou felt his heart flutter. He quickly changed the subject, saying, "I went downstairs and ordered breakfast along the way!"

They joked around for a bit. Liu Yiyi walked out wearing a bathrobe. This time, she was wrapped up tightly and quickly hurried into another room. Not long after, the sound of a hairdryer echoed out.

Su Yunzhou sat on the sofa, awkwardly playing with his phone. He then transferred thirty thousand yuan to Li Yan. She smiled faintly and accepted the payment. Afterward, he transferred the money for last night's room to Liu Yiyi, but she rejected the transfer.

He was just about to ask her why when, right at that moment, a knock came from the door.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.

"Room service! I've brought your breakfast!"

Su Yunzhou immediately opened the door.

A male waiter pushed the dining cart inside, trying his best to control his gaze from wandering, but the combination of two women and one man was simply too much to ignore.

"Sir, may I place the breakfast here?" the male waiter asked, pointing to the only relatively tidy dining table on the "battlefield."

"Sure, thank you," Su Yunzhou replied politely.

A moment later, the male waiter bowed slightly, backed out of the room, and closed the door behind him. Once outside, his expression relaxed a bit, though his heart was filled with deep envy. He thought, "Comparing oneself to others will only make you mad. We're the same age, yet he's living out an adult-video VR fantasy featuring mature women, while I'm stuck here miserably delivering food."

Inside the room.

Two Western and two Chinese breakfasts were laid out on the dining table. With the standard of a star-rated hotel, even the breakfast pairings looked incredibly pleasing to the eye. The three of them didn't talk much, but after spending yesterday together, the atmosphere was noticeably more relaxed. The two women were already starving, so they didn't stand on ceremony, eating gracefully yet swiftly.

Su Yunzhou picked up his knife and fork. The sweet and refreshing taste on his taste buds made him sigh in admiration. Rich people really knew how to enjoy life—even eating an egg was so complicated.

By the time they finished breakfast, it was already 10:30 AM. To maximize his gains, Su Yunzhou mimicked the tone of characters in historical TV dramas. "I wonder if you two ladies have any free time this afternoon?"

A beautiful smile tugged at the corners of Liu Yiyi's lips. "What do you have in mind?"

Su Yunzhou chuckled and complimented them in the same dramatic flair. "This humble scholar feels quite inadequate standing beside you both. I am bold enough to ask if the two of you would grace me with your presence to help me buy a few outfits and improve my personal taste. Will you do me the honor?"

Li Yan giggled. "If you want us sisters to be your styling consultants, the fee won't be cheap!"

Hearing this, Su Yunzhou's eyes lit up. As long as they went, he would have the chance to milk the system for cash. He'd be willing to pay no matter how high the fee was!

"This humble one will surely offer a handsome reward," he said.

Li Yan didn't immediately agree. She looked at Liu Yiyi and deliberately mimicked his dramatic tone. "Sister, what do you think?"

Liu Yiyi covered her mouth and chuckled softly. "Are you two done? We don't have much going on today, so accompanying you for a stroll is fine!"

Hearing this, Su Yunzhou was overjoyed, already calculating how to farm Affinity and squeeze more money from the system. Although the two women said they were just casually tagging along to take a look, they were actually quite invested and had already started discussing where to shop. After all, dressing up a man was a considerable joy in itself.

The three stepped out of the elevator.

Liu Yiyi went to check out. The two receptionists were quick and efficient, but their inadvertent little glances still made the somewhat thin-skinned Liu Yiyi feel a bit embarrassed. Once the process was done, she left the front desk with brisk steps.

They called a premium ride-hailing car and arrived at Xinye Center within minutes. Since it was the weekend, the foot traffic was heavy, and many stores were doing even better business than on weekdays. Li Yan was obviously quite familiar with the place, leading the two of them straight toward the innermost section of the first floor.

After passing a corner elevator, the crowds thinned out noticeably. Moreover, the people shopping in this area dressed much more meticulously. After walking a few more steps, a row of decidedly upscale luxury brand stores appeared ahead. The display windows at the entrances were more gorgeous than the last, filled with a dazzling array of merchandise that overwhelmed the eyes. At the same time, an aura of sheer opulence rushed at them.

Had Su Yunzhou come to this kind of high-end brand hub in the past, he would definitely have felt flustered and timid. But now, with over two million in his pocket, although he still felt a slight ripple of emotion, he at least maintained a calm exterior.

Li Yan led them a few steps further in, then stopped and asked, "Mr. Su, do you have any favorite brands?"

Su Yunzhou froze for a moment, not trying to hide anything as he spread his hands. "As you can see, I used to be a real country bumpkin. I've only ever seen these brands online, which is exactly why I need to trouble you two."

Faced with such an honest confession, the two women didn't look down on him in the slightest; instead, they found him to be incredibly genuine.

[Affinity +1]

[Affinity +2]

Su Yunzhou hadn't expected this pleasant surprise, and a smile instantly crept up the corners of his mouth. Sure enough, sincerity was the ultimate weapon.

"However, I do have one small request," he added. "I don't really like clothes with massive logo patterns."

As his words fell, Li Yan smiled warmly and joked, "Oh my, and here I was planning to take you to buy a few shirts with giant letters slapped across the chest to perfectly highlight your nouveau riche aura."

Su Yunzhou thought of the flashy street punks he occasionally saw wearing those giant letter shirts, and he resolutely shook his head in refusal. "I... prefer a simpler style. You know, black, white, and gray tones."

Hearing this, a brand flashed across Liu Yiyi's mind.

"I know a brand that perfectly matches what you have in mind," she said. "How about we go check it out first?"