Urban System: Beautiful lady, I really didn't steal your black stockings!

The next day at work, Cheng Zhe was still immersed in joy, and he would take out his phone from time to time to check "Lin Weiwei's" contact list, and the corners of his mouth would involuntarily turn up.

His colleague patted him on the shoulder and said he was acting strangely today, like he'd won the lottery. He just chuckled awkwardly, thinking to himself what to say to warm up the mood when he picked Lin Weiwei up from get off work that evening.

Around 3 PM, my phone suddenly vibrated, and a WeChat message popped up.

Cheng Zhe clicked on it and saw that the contact name was "Zhao Ya," and his brows furrowed instantly.

Zhao Ya is like a rose with thorns—bright, rebellious, and exuding a tough, unapproachable vibe. In school, many boys would be attracted to her.

Unfortunately, I'm already 25 years old, past the age where I'd be attracted to this rebellious young woman, though I admit I was somewhat tempted when I first saw her.

But recalling Lin Weiwei's appearance last night, he had already forgotten about Zhao Ya.

Zhao Ya's message was straightforward: "Weirdo, 6 PM tonight, at that coffee shop on Changping Road, I need your help with something."

Cheng Zhe frowned, and just as he was about to refuse, a light blue system panel suddenly popped up in front of him, startling him so much that he paused.

[Emergency Side Quest: Keeping the Appointment]

[Task Requirement: Help Zhao Ya solve her difficulties]

[Task Reward: 5000 RMB cash credited to your account, unlocking the "Strong Physique" talent (a strong physique is essential for dating)]

[Punishment for Failure: Tell the Truth]

"No way, system!"

"Why did it have to be at this time!" Cheng Zhe lamented inwardly.

If he were to pick up Lin Weiwei with the punishment of failure in mind, he would probably embarrass himself in public, completely destroying the goodwill she had finally gained.

"I've already made it clear that I want to pursue Lin Weiwei, and now you're arranging dates with other girls for me? Aren't you forcing me to become a jerk?"

Just as he was scratching his head in frustration, his phone vibrated. It was a message from Lin Weiwei: "Cheng Zhe, I'll be off work at 7:30 tonight. If you're busy, you don't need to rush."

"We can't just agree to it yesterday and then stand her up on the very first day."

Cheng Zhe saw the message and thought to himself, but then his eyes suddenly lit up. He got off work at 7:30, and Zhao Ya had arranged to meet him at 6:00. The coffee shop was only a 20-minute drive from Lin Weiwei's gallery.

He arrived at six o'clock, stayed for an hour, and left promptly at seven o'clock. He arrived at the gallery at just 7:30, and the timing was perfect!

Cheng Zhe gritted his teeth and secretly planned the timing.

He quickly deleted his original reply and retyped, "Okay, see you at six, I'll be there on time."

As soon as it was time to leave work, Cheng Zhe grabbed his coat and rushed downstairs.

He rushed to the coffee shop on Changping Road right on time, and when he pushed open the glass door, he immediately saw Zhao Ya in the corner.

She was wearing a spaghetti strap dress, black stockings, and shiny leather shoes, exuding a flamboyant aura.

Her makeup was also a bit exaggerated, with heavy eyeshadow and a dark lipstick color, giving her a somewhat immature and undeveloped look, like a little girl deliberately imitating an adult's style.

Cheng Zhe walked over and sat down. Just as he was about to speak, Zhao Ya pushed a cup of iced coffee in front of him and said directly, "Have a sip first, then I'll tell you something important."

A hint of impatience and barely perceptible grievance flashed across her face: "There's this hoodlum who's been bothering me lately, always bringing me useless things. It's driving me crazy."

Cheng Zhe frowned, and was about to ask for details when Zhao Ya continued, "I told him I have a boyfriend and asked him to stop bothering me, but that bastard didn't believe me at all. He even said I was lying to him and still sent me trash every day."

She looked up at Cheng Zhe, her eyes probing: "Yesterday I saw you pinning me against the wall so forcefully, you seemed like a pretty good fighter."

"I had no other choice but to ask you for help."

"Just talk to him and tell him to stop bothering me. If he dares to act tough, you can help me keep him in check." Zhao Ya said, placing her hands on the table and unconsciously bringing her black-stockinged legs together. Her tone carried a hint of the arrogance typical of a delinquent girl.

Cheng Zhe listened and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it wasn't anything complicated, nor did it require him to do anything out of line.

But he couldn't help but glance at his phone. It was already 6:10, and he had to finish quickly to pick up Lin Weiwei.

Seeing that Cheng Zhe didn't speak, Zhao Ya changed her approach and said, "Good brother, please, help me."

As she spoke, she took Cheng Zhe's hand and shook it.

"When did you say?" he asked, suppressing his frustration.

Seeing that he had given in, Zhao Ya's aggrieved and domineering expression instantly turned into smugness: "Right now! I'll tell him to meet me at this coffee shop at 6:30, and have him come over to 'meet my boyfriend'."

"Six-thirty?!" Cheng Zhe almost lost his voice.

"You little girl, you didn't even consider that I might refuse?"

He was truly speechless. It turned out that Zhao Ya had never given him any room to say "no" from the very beginning, and had arranged everything for him in a very clear way.

Zhao Ya blinked, looking completely matter-of-fact: "You already agreed to come for dinner, so you're willing to help me, right?"

"Besides, it's not difficult. You just stand next to me and tell him to stop bothering me. Then you can show off your skills a little to keep him in check."

Looking at her confident demeanor, Cheng Zhe felt both angry and helpless.

He realized that this young delinquent was simply using him as a free "protector of flowers."

I never asked about his schedule or considered whether he had other things to do.

Cheng Zhe was pondering how to start a conversation in a way that would intimidate people without causing trouble when a young man with dyed yellow hair suddenly barged into the coffee shop.

He swaggered in, and as soon as he entered, he called out to the corner, "Aya, did you like the teddy bear I gave you yesterday? I picked it out especially for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he caught sight of Cheng Zhe opposite Zhao Ya. His eyes sharpened instantly, and he walked straight over.

She sized up Cheng Zhe and said provocatively, "Ah Ya, I know you're annoyed with me, but you don't have to just grab someone off the street to fool me, do you?"

Zhao Ya rolled her eyes, turned her face away with disgust, and didn't bother to say a word.

Seeing that Cheng Zhe was still sitting and didn't react, she gently kicked him under the table with her foot, her black-stockinged ankle brushing against his trouser leg, with a hint of urging.

Cheng Zhe snapped out of his daze and looked at the blond-haired guy. The kid looked young, only in his early twenties, and was dressed in flashy clothes.

Relying on his youth to act arrogantly, he quickly calculated in his mind that there was no need to take action.

He slowly stood up, a head taller than Huang Mao, with an upright posture.

A mocking smile played on his lips as he said, "Xiaoya, I thought you were someone special, but you're just a nobody!"

"You send me junk every day and I think you're doing me a great favor."

"You!" Upon hearing this, the blond-haired man's face immediately turned red.

"What do you mean, 'you'?"

"When you're out in the game, picking up girls is all about ability and connections."

What do you have?