The sun was setting, painting the city in golden hues. Li Kai leaned back in his newly purchased rooftop restaurant, sipping wine. Beside him, Chen Yuna watched him, still amazed at how quickly their lives had changed.
Across the table, Lin Xiaorou, the CEO of Starline Company, smiled faintly. Tonight, something was different. The cold, distant aura she always carried was softening.
Above her head, the system displayed:
Favorability: 72 to 80
Li Kai smiled knowingly. He activated the Absolute Attraction ability. A faint golden aura pulsed around him.
DING!
Favorability Increase
80 to 90
Lin Xiaorou blinked. Her heart raced. The rational part of her mind screamed that she should remain professional, but the effect was undeniable.
She leaned closer, her voice soft.
Li Kai… can I… have your phone number
Li Kai raised an eyebrow, feigning casualness.
Sure. Here.
He handed her his phone, entering the number quickly. Her fingers brushed his as she confirmed it, and a faint blush colored her cheeks.
Just then, the system flashed a warning.
SYSTEM ALERT — NEW TARGET DETECTED
Name: Selene Voss
Age: 28
Occupation: Unknown
Favorability: 0
Threat Level: Extreme
Notes: This individual possesses immense abilities. Do not underestimate.
Li Kai's smile widened.
Aha… looks like things are getting interesting.
He looked at Chen Yuna, who was wide-eyed.
Relax, I got this.
Later that day, Li Kai stepped outside. The wind hit his face as he approached a sleek, black showroom.
He nodded and pointed at a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, gleaming under the showroom lights.
Wrap it up, he said calmly.
DING.
Balance: $517,770 (but the system barely flinched).
Li Kai ran his hand along the sharp curves of the Aventador. He could already imagine driving it through the city, feeling unstoppable.
Lin Xiaorou's text pinged almost immediately after:
Don't get too cocky.
Li Kai smirked. He replied:
Too late. You'll see.
The Aventador's engine roared to life. Li Kai slid behind the wheel.
Tonight, he would push limits.
And somewhere in the city, Selene Voss watched him through shadows, her Favorability at 0, her intentions unreadable… but one thing clear: she was extremely dangerous.
Li Kai smiled.
Good. The game just got… a lot more fun.