I'm really just a pathetic fool

"So, succeeding in this 'mission' actually comes with so many benefits?"

Chen Yuan was stunned.

For a moment, he looked at Xu Lele as if she were a huge prize.

Xu Lele: +1

Xu Lele: +1

Her affection score went up by 2 points. It had previously been -50, and now it was -48.

A negative affection score this high actually indicates a significant level of dislike!

"What are you staring at? A loser like you pretending to be wealthy dares to ask me for my WeChat? Why don't you look at yourself and see what you're worth?"

Xu Lele glanced at Chen Yuan with disdain. Dressed in flip-flops, shorts, and a t-shirt, with messy hair, he looked somewhat clean-cut but was skinny and resembled an internet-addicted youth. His entire outfit probably cost less than two hundred yuan.

Who is Xu Lele?

She's the third most popular girl at Lake University's Art College, with suitors lining up from the school gate to the back street. Among them are not only handsome and talented students but also wealthy second-generation elites.

She wouldn't waste her time on a poor guy like him.

"Miss, don't be so quick to refuse. Adding me on WeChat won't cost you anything. If you agree, I'll cover all your expenses for today!" Chen Yuan said confidently.

He realized that with money in his card, he felt surprisingly unperturbed, standing a little straighter.

"Isn't this the guy who used to hang around the girls' dormitory delivering breakfast to Lin Shutong? He actually dares to ask Xu Lele for her WeChat?"

"Damn! Did this guy suffer a blow or something? To say he'll cover Xu Lele's expenses for the day. He must not know how much girls spend!"

"And choosing Xu Lele of all people? She's known as the gold-digger of the school! Xu Lele not only loves money but also juggles various wealthy guys, with countless backups. She plays with emotions way more than Lin Shutong. This loser couldn't handle Lin Shutong, and now he's facing Xu Lele. He might be left with nothing!"

A few students seemed to recognize Chen Yuan and Xu Lele, and began to gossip.

...

"Are you sure?" Xu Lele asked coldly.

"I'm sure!" Chen Yuan answered calmly.

"Alright, then. I'd like to treat everyone here to snacks and drinks today. Please, just charge it to him!"

Chen Yuan didn't say anything; he just picked up his phone and started scanning.

"Payment received – 50,000 yuan!"

"Everyone, eat and drink as much as you like today! Xu Lele is treating, so don't hold back!"

When the electronic notification of 50,000 yuan reached the cashier's desk, everyone was stunned!

No one expected Chen Yuan to actually spend such a huge amount just to get Xu Lele's WeChat.

Of course, if the person spending the money were a rich second-generation elite, people might not be as surprised. But the problem is, this person is Chen Yuan!

Known as the school's biggest simp, spending 50,000 yuan just to show off and get Xu Lele's WeChat seemed utterly ridiculous.

Even if you managed to impress someone with such an extravagant gesture, they might still not like you. This display of wealth was quite low-end.

At this moment, Xu Lele was also a bit surprised.

This guy with messy hair didn't seem like someone who could come up with 50,000 yuan.

But his nonchalant attitude suggested that 50,000 yuan really didn't mean much to him.

"So, can I add you on WeChat now?"

"Why the rush? Today's activities have just begun. Follow me!"

Thirty minutes later, Chen Yuan and Xu Lele arrived at Qinda Commercial Plaza.

"Let's go. I've been eyeing a Gucci bag lately. I hope you don't mind getting me one?" Xu Lele asked with a smile.

"Not at all!"

Chen Yuan also smiled in response.

How could he refuse such a great chance to spend money?

As soon as they walked into the Gucci store, Chen Yuan was surprised to run into someone he knew.

"Junkai, how does this new Gucci bag look on me?" Lin Shutong asked, trying on the bag and checking herself out in the mirror multiple times.

"It looks good, but Shutong, my dad has recently put me on a tight budget. He thinks I've been spending too much, so he's only giving me less than 100,000 yuan a month. I'm really struggling. How about we go somewhere else for now? Don't worry, I'll definitely get it for you next time!" Huang Junkai promised casually.

Although he spoke with conviction, he had no intention of buying the bag. He wasn't like those losers who scrimp and save to spend tens of thousands on branded bags or phones for girls. Why not use that money to improve himself? The rich second-generation image could easily attract girls who are willing to spend money on him.

"But… I really like it!" Lin Shutong replied.

"Shutong, I really don't want my girlfriend to be someone who values material things. I want her to like me for who I am, not for other things. Do you understand?" Huang Junkai's expression darkened as he spoke with a serious tone.

"Alright, alright, if you don't want it, I won't insist. I'm not the kind of woman who values material things!" Lin Shutong said, looking at Huang Junkai with a flattering smile as she reluctantly took off the bag.

Just after she finished speaking, Xu Lele and Chen Yuan walked into the Gucci store one after another.

Their eyes met.

Lin Shutong was momentarily stunned.

"Chen Yuan, why are you following me? I've already told you I don't like you. Your behavior is really disgusting!" Lin Shutong snapped.

As soon as Lin Shutong's words fell, Chen Yuan's anger flared up. Even a clay figurine has some temper. Was Lin Shutong being too much?

After three years of dedication, holding her in the palm of his hand, she treated him like a dog. Just because he liked her, did she have the right to trample on his dignity?

Reflecting on everything, he felt it was all so worthless.

"I'm not following you. I'm here with Xu Lele to buy a bag. Since we've broken up, I don't need you to interfere in my life!" Chen Yuan replied harshly. From this moment on, he no longer wanted anything to do with Lin Shutong.

But at that moment, a system prompt sounded in his mind again.

"Ding! Simp Action Activated!"

Name: Lin Shutong

Age: 21

Height: 163 cm

Weight: 48 kg

Attractiveness: 7.8

Current Affection Level: -10

Simp Level 2: If the affection level exceeds 95, success will be achieved. The target will become the host's simp.

Success Reward: 10% of simp spending.

Reward Points: 20 points (Points can enhance the host's physical attributes, including constitution, mental state, talent, strength, perception, etc.)

Chen Yuan was completely surprised to find that seeing Lin Shutong again had reactivated the simp status.

Could it be that deep down, he still hoped to succeed with Lin Shutong?

Damn! I'm really a pathetic fool!

But the reward points for succeeding with Lin Shutong were an impressive 20 points, four times more than Xu Lele.

This shows Lin Shutong's special place in Chen Yuan's heart.