Chapter 15: Chapter 015: Skill – "Indomitable Vigor"
Scene 1: The Unspoken Pact
"You'll take care of me?" Li Xintian arched an eyebrow, her cherry-blossom lips curling into a teasing smirk. "Or are you just trying to keep me, Mr. Tycoon?"
Lu Yuan coughed awkwardly, caught off guard by her bluntness. "I just meant—"
"Relax," she interrupted, her gaze softening. "I know you're trying to protect me from workplace predators. But…" She squared her shoulders, defiance flickering in her almond eyes. "I'm not ready to surrender yet."
Before he could react, she rose on her tiptoes and brushed a fleeting embrace against his chest. "Thank you," she whispered, her breath warm against his ear. Then she vanished into the bank's glass doors like a startled doe.
Li Xintian – Disposition: Loyalty (Level 3)
Scene 2: Decadent Preparations
Back in his penthouse, Lu Yuan sprawled across Italian leather while scrolling train schedules. "9 AM it is," he muttered, vetoing options requiring dawn wake-ups.
The Waldorf Astoria's booking page glowed seductively:
Garden Terrace Presidential Suite – ¥68,000/night
"Come harvest this ripe cash crop," he chuckled, transferring ¥1.02 million with a tap.
System Alert
¥1,000,000 Spending Milestone Reached!
Rewards: +1 Free Attribute Point | ★ Lottery Ticket ×1
Scene 3: The "Upgrade"
The attribute point vanished into Intelligence (57→58). Neural pathways lit up—suddenly, calculating 487×326 felt easier than breathing.
Then came the lottery spin. White light erupted, coalescing into a crimson-edged skill card:
Indomitable Vigor (★)
Passive Effect: Significantly prolongs intimate endurance
"System!" Lu Yuan's outrage rattled the crystal chandelier. "You doubting the 'Suxian Iron Cannon'? I could outlast a—"
Skill Auto-Activated
Molten energy flooded his core. His spine straightened like tempered steel.
"Okay…maybe this isn't terrible."
Scene 4: The Seductive Hotline
The incoming call ID flashed: Waldorf Astoria Concierge
"Mr. Lu, I'm Fiona Liu, your suite manager." A voice like jasmine tea over silk sheets purred through the speaker. "Shall I detail your exclusive privileges?"
As Fiona outlined champagne baths and 24/7 Rolls-Royce Phantom service, Lu's imagination conjured qipao-clad nymphs.
"Send the Phantom to Beijing Station tomorrow," he ordered, mentally noting her velvet tone.