Shad0w_Garden

Zhao Feng, a broke university dropout, spends years hopelessly chasing after his dream girl, the campus goddess Bai Xinyue, only to be humiliated and rejected. On the brink of despair, a mysterious app suddenly appears on his phone — The Simpverse System. With a jaw-dropping balance of 99 Trillion Simp Coins, Zhao Feng gains the ultimate power: the more he spends, the more rewards he reaps. Supercars, luxury mansions, rare collectibles — no expense is too great. As he splurges recklessly, he unlocks insane attributes, from superhuman charm to godlike business acumen.

But this game has no exit. Each coin spent tightens his fate — and every girl who once looked down on him now finds herself inexplicably drawn to his magnetic presence. Is it the money, or has Zhao Feng truly become irresistible?

Faced with temptation, jealousy, and unexpected love, Zhao Feng must decide: will he remain the ultimate simp, or rise as a self-made legend?

I Am the Billionaire King of Simpverse

The triumphant echoes of Skyward's AI launch still reverberated across the business world. News outlets hailed Zhao Feng as a business prodigy, while Skyward's valuation skyrocketed overnight. Investors who had once hesitated now fought to secure a stake in the reborn tech giant.

But amid the roaring applause, Zhao Feng remained vigilant. He knew the higher he climbed, the more eyes would be watching — and not all of them with admiration.

Late at night, in a luxurious skyscraper on the other side of the city, a darkened boardroom buzzed with muted conversations. The soft glow of a massive digital screen illuminated the space, displaying financial charts and media headlines.

At the center of it all sat a man in his early forties, exuding an aura of calculated power — Lu Zhenhua, the CEO of Black Dragon Corporation. With a reputation for crushing rivals and monopolizing industries, he had earned the title of the "Shadow Emperor."

And right now, his piercing gaze was locked on Zhao Feng's image.

"He's reckless," one board member sneered. "Skyward's success is nothing more than a temporary stunt. The media will turn on him the moment he stumbles."

"That boy doesn't understand how this game is played," another added. "Lu Zhenhua, shall we proceed with the planned acquisition of Skyward's competitors?"

But Lu Zhenhua remained silent, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the table. After a moment, a thin smirk curled on his lips.

"No," he said calmly. "Zhao Feng is no ordinary opponent. A direct assault won't work. We'll let him rise… and when he least expects it, we'll strike where it hurts."

"Prepare to infiltrate Skyward. I want eyes inside their operations. And reach out to Luo Shao — I'm sure he'd be eager for a second chance at revenge."

The room echoed with quiet laughter. The shadows had begun to move.

The next morning, Zhao Feng stood at the window of his corner office, gazing out at the city below. The phone on his desk buzzed.

"Zhao Feng, it's Cheng Tianlong."

"Chairman Cheng," Zhao Feng greeted, his voice calm. "What can I do for you?"

"You've done well with Skyward," Cheng Tianlong praised. "But be warned. Success breeds enemies. And I've heard whispers that **Black Dragon Corporation** is already making moves."

Zhao Feng's expression remained stoic.

"I expected as much," he replied. "Lu Zhenhua won't stay idle for long."

"The question is," Cheng Tianlong continued, "how will you respond?"

Zhao Feng's lips curled into a faint smile.

"Simple. I won't wait for them to strike. I'll make the first move."

[New Mission: Counter Black Dragon Corporation's Schemes.]

[Objective 1: Identify Black Dragon's Spies Within Skyward.]

[Objective 2: Sabotage Their Upcoming Business Acquisition.]

[Reward: +60 Million Simp Coins, Business Influence +700]

A dangerous game had begun. But Zhao Feng thrived in the face of challenges.

"Let's see if the Shadow Emperor can handle the light."

Chapter 18: Rivals in the Shadows