Chapter 185: Chapter 144: If Being Gentle Doesn’t Work, I’ll Have to Play Rough
Lin Jiang accompanied the family of three to the property management office to handle the paperwork.
Checking the time and his schedule for the day, Lin Jiang figured he could use this opportunity to go check in.
"Why don’t you and your parents go handle the paperwork? I’m going to head home for a bit. I’ll be right back," Lin Jiang said to Li Zhiyi.
"Okay. Drive safe."
Lin Jiang nodded and went out to his car.
As soon as he got in, a game notification appeared.
[Mission Complete (Annoying Relatives): Kidney Enhancement Potion x1, 20 EXP]
’As expected. With a simp like that, you have to use drastic measures. Otherwise, they’ll never learn to give up.’
"Use!"
The moment he spoke, an image of a white potion appeared in his mind, then dissolved into motes of light and vanished.
The next second, Lin Jiang felt a change in his body.
A wave of warmth spread from his kidneys.
’Getting hot!’
The restless, hot sensation lasted for a few minutes before gradually fading away.
’With how things are now, I’ll definitely have to find Li Zhiyi for some proper "after-sales service."’
Since it wasn’t far from Century Triumph, he reached Suya Fitness Center after a little over ten minutes of driving.
[Check-in Successful: 15 Days]
[15 Consecutive Check-ins: Reward: V-lines]
The moment the notification disappeared, Lin Jiang felt a change in his abdominal muscles.
He lifted his shirt to take a look, and sure enough, the lines of his abs were much more defined.
After claiming his reward, Lin Jiang drove back to Jinyue Residence.
He had to wait for over half an hour more before all the paperwork was finally completed.
Her parents were so happy their eyes practically disappeared, and Li Zhiyi was beaming too.
’In a way, this apartment was proof of her importance to him.’
[You gained favor from NPC Li Zhiyi. Affinity +30]
[Affinity: 130]
[Reward: 3,000,000 NPC Special Development Fund. Deposited into your account.]
[Reward: 3,000,000 NPC Special Investment Fund. Deposited into your account.]
’Now that their Affinity had reached 130, she was eligible to be converted into a teammate.’
’But Li Zhiyi’s career wasn’t really suitable for investment; after all, she was just a salaried employee.’
’For now, Xu Lin was still the most suitable candidate.’
Just then, Lin Jiang saw a red exclamation mark appear above Li Zhiyi’s head.
A new main quest appeared.
[Quest Name: A Modest Reputation]
[Quest Description: Acquire the Zhonghai Haojie Business Club]
[Quest Reward: Ten top-tier female attendants, 40 EXP]
’This quest is interesting, but the reward is even more so.’
’Tongzi’s been talking pretty wild lately. I bet the ten ’top-tier female attendants’ it’s offering won’t be very ’proper,’ either.’
’But I have to admit, this game is a blast.’
"Honey, thank you... I don’t even know what to say anymore."
When she got to Lin Jiang, her eyes were misty.
Lin Jiang put his arm around her shoulder. "You don’t have to say anything. Come on, let’s go have some fun. We’re leaving tomorrow, so we can’t waste any time."
"Mhm."
The four of them left Jinyue Residence and called Bi Xiaoyun, arranging to meet at the main gate of the residential complex.
The moods of the two families were in stark contrast. At that moment, the spirits of Bi Xiaoyun’s family of three were more somber than if they were attending a funeral.
Meanwhile, Lin Jiang checked on the main quest.
A few years ago, Haojie Business Club had a bit of a name for itself, but with all sorts of new business clubs popping up in recent years, it had started to go downhill.
’Looked at another way, this is basically unlocking a new map.’
The district he was in was called Ning’an District, which had nine streets and one town under its jurisdiction.
The noodle shop was located on Beiqiao Street, and Haojie Business Club was also in Beiqiao Street.
’So, the next instance to unlock is the Beiqiao Street instance.’
’But I’ve got a lot on my plate right now, so I can put this on the back burner. Even games have anti-addiction mechanics, right?’
Since he was out with her parents, activities suited for younger people were off the table.
Plus, since they’d been to Zhonghai before, the list of potential activities wasn’t long. Still, they managed to have a very fulfilling day.
That evening, Lin Jiang arranged for a meal of Huaiyang cuisine. Li Jianshu had a few drinks with Lin Jiang again, and the atmosphere was very lively.
After dinner, because Lin Jiang had been drinking, Li Zhiyi drove them back.
"Wait, you two don’t need to get out of the car," Li Jianshu said.
Li Zhiyi was taken aback. "Don’t get out?"
"Uh, I drank today, so I’ll definitely be snoring tonight. You two won’t get any good rest. You should go stay at Xiaojiang’s place."
"Huh?"
Li Zhiyi blushed, not expecting her dad to say something like that.
Li Jianshu, being very perceptive, nudged Huang Chunying.
"Right, right, your dad is definitely going to snore tonight. I’m not sleeping in the same room as him. You two won’t have a place to sleep, so just go to Xiaojiang’s."
"Dad, Mom, didn’t you tell me not to..." Li Zhiyi said, embarrassed.
"Alright, alright, your mom and I are heading back to rest. You two should get going too."
Li Jianshu waved his hand dismissively and pulled Huang Chunying away.
"Then I’ll come pick you guys up tomorrow, and we can all leave together."
"Mhm, okay."
Seeing the older couple leave, Lin Jiang let out a sly chuckle.
"Your parents are so open-minded. They even know to give us some space."
"Honey, it’s all your fault. They heard us last night."
"Let’s just say your old house was poorly built. No soundproofing at all. It’ll definitely be different now that you have a new one."
"Honey, you’re the worst."
Li Zhiyi drove the car back to Century Triumph.
"Honey... I want to wait a bit before going up," Li Zhiyi whispered.
"Wait a bit before going up?"
"I want to..." Li Zhiyi said, looking at the back seat.
"I know what you’re thinking."
...
The next morning, a screen full of game notifications greeted him.
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