Chapter One: Zero Gems from Check-In
Xiabei, Jianghao's First Hotel.
This is the most luxurious and extravagant hotel in the local area.
Those who can enter this place are either rich or influential individuals.
Not to mention those with the means to dine here.
In the premier room, there are quite a few students gathered.
All for the sake of a classmate's birthday banquet.
Qin Xiaoyu's status is that of a goddess at North High University, not only renowned for her beauty.
Her status is one that certain people can't aspire to.
The fact that this lavish hotel hosts her birthday banquet is a testament to Qin Xiaoyu's standing.
Many people offer their blessings to Qin Xiaoyu, yet in one corner, a person refrains.
The reason Chu Ping doesn't approach.
It's due to something that appeared before him.
"Peerless Tycoon System, check-in once today to claim check-in rewards?"
Peerless Tycoon System: Level 1 (0/100)
Check-in once, and there are unclaimed rewards!
You can receive 0/5 chances to open treasure chests!
You can receive 0/5 treasure chests!
Refreshes daily at dawn.
"Would you like to check-in?"
Chu Ping truly doesn't understand what this is all about.
It looks quite powerful!
Just as he hesitates, pondering whether or not to directly click to check-in and claim rewards.
Voices from the side also directly come through.
"Chu Ping, it's Qin Xiaoyu's birthday, what kind of gift are you planning to give?"
"Don't tell us you haven't prepared anything, or it's something too shabby. You should be able to present something decent."
"Unlike our Jian Shao, he actually gave a diamond necklace worth twenty thousand."
Not far away, someone stands with an air of arrogance, ignoring everyone else.
The twenty-thousand-dollar diamond necklace also draws envious glances from other girls.
"Jian Shao is truly generous. He casually gives away a twenty-thousand-dollar diamond necklace. Wow, wouldn't it be nice if he gave it to me?"
"Exactly, don't you even consider others' status? Oriental Construction Group's young master, Jian Shao, is not someone ordinary folks can compare to."
Jian Tian wears a constant smile. The voices of people around him make him thoroughly enjoy it. He glances at Chu Ping not far away, clearly disregarding him.
On the other hand, several boys start to mock Chu Ping.
"Let me tell you, Chu Ping, Qin Xiaoyu isn't someone you can pursue. You'd better keep your distance from her."
"If you're not qualified, don't stand before Young Master Jian. It's really a matter of not knowing your place."
Clearly, this time they're targeting Chu Ping.
This also furrows Chu Tian's brows.
Chu Tian clenches his teeth without speaking, and this situation catches the worried glance of Qin Xiaoyu not far away.
For a moment, Qin Xiaoyu doesn't know what to do.
Chu Ping has good academic performance, but unfortunately, his family is poor. Because of this, he often doesn't have money to eat.
It was Qin Xiaoyu who lent him a hand, and in return, he pretended to be her boyfriend.
He helped Qin Xiaoyu fend off a lot of trouble.
Because of this, many boys are extremely jealous, leading to Chu Ping being targeted by many.
Young Master Jian ahead is just like that.
In his eyes, the average-looking and average-background Chu Ping, what qualifications does he have to be Qin Xiaoyu's boyfriend?
This birthday party must certainly make this guy understand.
Qin Xiaoyu isn't someone he can aspire to.
With a glance, several boys once again mock.
"Chu Ping, you're Qin Xiaoyu's boyfriend, yet you don't even have a birthday gift?"
"I bet he might have picked up some cheap trinket somewhere, planning to give it to the other Qin Xiaoyu. Hahaha."
Chu Tian's expression darkens as he gazes over.
In that instant, a feeling of anger truly ignites within him.
Looking at the system before him, Chu Tian doesn't waste words and directly taps to check in.
Since Qin Xiaoyu helped him, of course, he's willing to help her weather the storms.
All of this is merely an equivalent exchange!
"Check-in successful, receive check-in rewards."
"Reward: Bvlgari 990,000 diamond necklace, and gain an extra level 1 Tycoon Treasure Chest from check-in!"
In a daze, Chu Ping looks at the item he now holds in his hand, genuinely dumbfounded.
The diamond necklace is exceptionally beautiful.
It even comes with a certificate of authenticity and a purchase receipt.
Chu Ping counts the receipt—indeed, it bears the figure 990,000. This is a limited-edition one-million-dollar brand necklace.
This truly surprises Chu Ping.
"Chu Ping, are you alright?"
Chu Ping remains motionless, appearing lost in thought, leading Qin Xiaoyu to wonder if he's been affected by something.
She's about to ask when suddenly, Chu Ping lifts his head, and his gaze towards her is slightly different.
Unlike before, this time, Chu Ping looks directly into her eyes.
With a smile, Chu Ping calmly says, "Xiaoyu, I really must thank you for these days. If it weren't for your help, I don't know where I'd be."
"As a token of gratitude, I'd like to give you something. Consider it my way of thanking you for your assistance!"
Upon finishing his words, Chu Ping directly produces the necklace.
Even though the 990,000 necklace feels a bit painful to give away, with this Tycoon System, he's not worried about being unable to acquire similar items in the future.
Chu Ping raises his hand, and the item he presents catches the attention of many around him.
Just as Qin Xiaoyu starts to react with surprise, a few boys not far away can't restrain themselves and step forward, snatching the item from Chu Ping's hand.
"What's this thing? Let's take a look. Who knows, maybe you picked it up from a street stall?"
"A diamond necklace, but looking at those big diamonds, it's probably fake. Did you buy it for 9 yuan online?"
Holding the necklace that Chu Ping gave, some people are smirking.
They really don't believe that this necklace is genuine.
Seeing these people mockingly and skeptically, not taking the necklace he gave seriously, Chu Ping remains unperturbed.
He just calmly gazes at them and says, "I advise you to be a bit cautious. This necklace is quite valuable!"
As soon as the words are out, the people ahead are caught off guard and burst into laughter.
"Chu Ping, who do you think you are? What makes you think you can afford such an expensive necklace?"
"Don't tell me this necklace is worth a million. Don't joke around, haha, isn't this just ridiculous?"
Several of them laugh heartily, completely unaware that a voice chimes in.
The voice sounds resolute.
"This necklace is indeed worth over a million. Chu Ping, where did you get it from?"
The speaker is Qin Xiaoyu. She immediately discerns that the necklace is quite valuable.
This also causes Jian Shao not far away to shift his expression, his gaze fixed on the diamond necklace.
Approaching and picking it up to take a look, his face immediately turns pale.
"This, this can't be, this is from an internationally renowned brand. The color and luster are genuine. This necklace is worth a million!"