In the golden hue of the late afternoon sun, Jiang Chen leisurely walked down the bustling street with his sister after treating her to a lavish meal.
The city felt alive, but Jiang Chen's mind was elsewhere — focused on the Counterattack Money System interface that had just popped up.
"Ding! Feeling Meter: 40/100 (Target: Lin Ke'er)"
"Congratulations, Host! You've unlocked your first milestone reward!"
The rewards were simply absurd.
Luxury Villa Group, Villa Ellie. A private estate with seven luxurious villas, located in the wealthiest district of the city. Each villa had its own swimming pool and garden, and the security was top-notch.
Prime Commercial Building in City Centre. A 25-floor commercial building, currently rented to top-tier companies in the tech and finance industry, generates over 3 million yuan in monthly rent.
Limited Edition Bentley Continental GT, parked inside Villa Ellie's private garage.
On top of that, he even unlocked three skills with god-tier mastery.
Master-Level Driving Skill: Able to drive any luxury car like a professional racer.
Advanced Golf Mastery: Hit a hole-in-one with his eyes closed.
Hyper-Realistic Painting Skill: Paint lifelike art that could easily sell for millions.
Jiang Chen almost choked on the water he was sipping.
'What the hell... I just chatted with a girl and ended up with 200 million yuan worth of assets, a luxury car, and now I can drive, play golf, and paint like an art god?'
It felt unreal. But at this point, Jiang Chen had already accepted that the Counterattack Money System was simply broken.
On the other side, inside a high-end bar, the girls' private group chat was already buzzing.
Liu Yue, the playful one with shoulder-length brown hair, typed excitedly:
"Girls... I'm starting to feel like this Jiang Chen... isn't normal."
Zhao Xixi, the tsundere girl with a sharp tongue, replied, "Rich, mysterious, and yet... humble? It's dangerous to mess with a man like that."
Lin Ke'er, the shy and quiet one, simply lowered her head and blushed as she stared at Jiang Chen's name on her phone.
Back in his dorm room, Jiang Chen leaned back on his gaming chair, scrolling through the group chat with a faint smile.
'Only 40 points, and I already got this much. If I reach 100 points... won't I directly become the hidden god of this city?'
His phone vibrated again.
"Ding! Host's wealth has exceeded 10 million yuan. Congratulations on unlocking Exclusive Privileges: Hidden Wealth Ranking!"
"Current Ranking: #39,462 in the Eastern Federation."
'Damn... I haven't even started flexing properly and I'm already in the top 40,000 richest people in the entire federation?'
Jiang Chen couldn't help but chuckle.
In the bar girls' group chat, Liu Yue suddenly spoke again.
"By the way... did you girls notice? That morning delivery was worth 888,888 yuan... He still sends it every morning."
"Isn't this... too scary? What kind of man throws millions just to buy us food without asking for anything in return?" Zhao Xixi commented.
"Maybe he's just a kind person," Lin Ke'er quietly added.
That night, for the first time, Jiang Chen casually joined their group call.
His voice was calm and slightly deep, carrying a subtle confidence that made the three girls' hearts skip a beat.
"I just... feel like spoiling you all. Is that so strange?"
The other end of the call went silent.
Lin Ke'er's face turned red as her heart raced uncontrollably.
Liu Yue felt her breathing quicken as she bit her lips.
Even Zhao Xixi, who was usually cold and arrogant, couldn't help but feel her heart thump faster.
Meanwhile, in Jiang Chen's system panel, notifications kept popping up.
"Liu Yue's Feeling Meter: 35/100."
"Zhao Xixi's Feeling Meter: 27/100."
In the next two days, Jiang Chen continued his carefree life.
Every morning, he sent luxurious dishes worth 888,888 yuan to the girls' homes.
From lobster feasts to 999,999 yuan truffle steak.
He directly booked a golf course for them over the weekend.
And even sent each of them a high-end golf kit worth millions as a gift.
His system panel kept rising.
"Host's Total Spending: ¥10 million."
"Current Cashback Balance: ¥5 million."
"Current Wealth in Bank: ¥13 million."
In the girls' group chat, Liu Yue couldn't hold back anymore.
"Bro... are you secretly a prince or something?"
"You're too dangerous for normal girls like us," Zhao Xixi added.
"I... want to know you more," Lin Ke'er quietly admitted.
Jiang Chen smiled faintly.
'The seeds have already been planted... Now, I just need to wait for the flowers to bloom.'
On the third day, while Jiang Chen was casually painting in his dorm room, another system notification popped up.
"Ding! Liu Yue's Feeling Meter: 40/100."
"Reward: Personal Driver License with Full Marks."
"New Passive Skill Unlocked: Business Negotiation Mastery."
At this moment, Jiang Chen had already quietly become a hidden tycoon, with a luxury villa group, a commercial building worth hundreds of millions, a limited-edition supercar, and now...
Three beautiful bar girls who were already falling for him without even realizing it.
As he continued to laze around, Jiang Chen calmly typed in the group chat.
"Girls, I'm free this weekend. Want to come over to my villa for a little gathering?"
In the group chat, there was silence for a moment.
And then...
Liu Yue: "F*ck it, I'm going!"
Zhao Xixi: "I'll come too..."
Lin Ke'er: "I-I'll prepare snacks..."
That night, while others were still struggling with rent and part-time jobs...
Jiang Chen had already quietly unlocked his first harem group and became the hidden god of the city.
The golden sunlight poured through the sheer curtains, gently illuminating the elegant bedroom. Jiang Chen slowly opened his eyes, his body feeling lighter than ever. The events of the past few days flashed through his mind like a dream— the Counterattack Money System, the absurd rewards, and the gradual shift in his life that felt almost unreal.
Yet, it was all real.
He stretched his body lazily and glanced at the system panel that floated in front of him.
Current Wealth in Bank: ¥13 millionFeeling Meter Progress: Lin Ke'er (40/100), Liu Yue (40/100), Zhao Xixi (35/100)
Jiang Chen smiled faintly. In just a few days, his life had already taken a completely different trajectory. From a poor college student struggling with rent to a hidden tycoon who now owned a luxury villa group and a prime commercial building that brought in over three million yuan in passive income every month.
But what satisfied him the most was not the money or the properties...
It was the subtle changes in the people around him.
Those girls who once ignored him, were now slowly becoming drawn to him. Not because he was flaunting his wealth, but because of the mysterious and gentle aura he exuded. The kind of man who made people feel comfortable and cared for, yet remained untouchable and distant—like a puzzle they couldn't solve.
After washing up and putting on a simple yet clean white shirt and black casual pants, Jiang Chen walked downstairs.
In the spacious and warmly lit dining room, his mother had already prepared a simple breakfast. His younger sister, Jiang Xiaoyue, was sitting at the table, casually scrolling through her phone while taking small bites of her toast.
"Morning, Mom. Morning, Xiaoyue," Jiang Chen greeted with a gentle smile as he pulled out a chair and sat down.
His mother, who was in her early forties but still retained her graceful charm, glanced at him with a smile. "You're up early today. What's the occasion?"
Jiang Chen chuckled softly, "I've been thinking... I should return to my college city for a while. It's already been a week since I came back home, and there are some things I need to handle over there."
His sister, Jiang Xiaoyue, raised her head and blinked in surprise. "Huh? You're leaving already? I thought you'd be staying home for the whole vacation."
Jiang Chen smiled faintly and took a sip of warm milk. "I do want to stay longer, but... recently, I've been working on something... personal. I need to take care of a few things."
His mother nodded understandingly, her eyes filled with warmth. "It's good that you're focusing on your future. But remember, no matter how busy you are, don't neglect your health, okay?"
Jiang Chen's heart softened as he looked at his mother.
In his previous life, he had struggled and worked tirelessly, always chasing after success yet failing to take care of his family. Now that he had awakened the Counterattack Money System and gained unimaginable wealth and power, he vowed to live differently.
To protect those who cared for him.
To cherish the people who truly mattered.
"I know, Mom," he replied softly. "Don't worry, I'll take care of myself. And... once things are settled on my side, I'll bring you and Xiaoyue to live in a better place."
Jiang Xiaoyue raised her eyebrows suspiciously. "Better place? You're just a broke college student. What, are you planning to move us to a five-star hotel or something?"
Jiang Chen smiled mysteriously and didn't respond.
In fact, with the Villa Ellie and the Prime Commercial Building that he had just acquired from the system, he could already provide his family with a life that ordinary people couldn't even imagine.
Not to mention, the Bentley Continental GT was already parked inside the villa's garage, waiting for him to arrive.
However, he didn't want to shock his family just yet.
Slowly, step by step, he would reveal the truth.
After finishing breakfast, Jiang Chen stood up and looked at his mother with a sincere expression.
"Mom, I might be away for a few weeks this time... but once I handle things, I'll definitely come back. In the meantime, take care of yourself and Xiaoyue."
His mother smiled gently and patted his shoulder. "Silly child. You're already grown up. Go chase your dreams. Your mother will always support you."
Jiang Xiaoyue pouted on the side. "Tsk, you sound like you're going on some grand journey. You're just returning to your dormitory, aren't you?"
Jiang Chen chuckled and ruffled his sister's hair. "I'll bring you some gifts when I come back."
Jiang Xiaoyue's eyes lit up. "Okay! I'll be expecting something expensive!"
As he walked out of the dining room, Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile softly.
The life he once couldn't even dream of...
He was now living it.
And this was just the beginning.
An hour later, Jiang Chen had already packed his luggage and stepped out of the house.
Just as he was about to call a cab to the train station, a low-key yet luxurious black Bentley Continental GT quietly drove over and parked right in front of him.
The driver respectfully stepped out and handed him the keys with both hands.
"Mr. Jiang, your vehicle has been delivered to you as requested. Villa Ellie is also ready for your arrival."
Jiang Chen calmly took the keys and nodded.
"Good work."
The driver bowed slightly before leaving.
Jiang Chen stood there, admiring the sleek and elegant Bentley in front of him.
This was a limited edition luxury car, worth nearly ten million yuan, yet now...
It was just one of the many rewards he had casually obtained from the system.
He smiled faintly and opened the car door.
As he sat in the driver's seat and gripped the steering wheel, a strange sensation filled his body.
"Master-Level Driving Skill Activated."
In an instant, Jiang Chen felt as if he had been driving luxury sports cars for over ten years. His control over the vehicle, his understanding of road dynamics, and his reaction speed had all reached an inhuman level.
With a light press on the accelerator, the Bentley smoothly rolled onto the road and disappeared into the city streets.
Next stop...
The wealthiest district of the city.
Villa Ellie.