A super-rich tycoon? No, just call me the gentlemanly gigolo.

11:55 p.m.

In a cramped rental room in an old residential area in Yuhong District.

Jiang Ye has just finished a tense and exciting "in-depth exploration of the aerospace field" and is now in a state of "wise man's time" where he is free from desires and enjoys inner peace.

He picked up the now-cold cup of coffee on the table, took a big gulp, and turned his gaze to the bottom right corner of the screen.

23:55... 23:56... 23:57...

With each beat of my heart, it inconsiderately beats faster and faster.

It's been a year! A whole year!

Do you know how I've spent this past year?

Every day, we have to brave the wind and rain, watch the stationmaster's face, outwit the security guards, and even perform that damn money-grabbing dance!

Tomorrow! In just a few minutes! All of this will become history!

His requirements are really not high; he'll be satisfied as long as he can earn more than 5000 a month!

Don't underestimate this five thousand yuan; with that amount, you'll easily beat over 90% of recent graduates nationwide!

Jiang Ye only wants to solve his basic needs for food and clothing before talking about achieving a moderately prosperous life.

Of course, if that mineral water talent were to reappear, then they could probably step straight into wealth.

Time crawled by, second by second, amidst the anxious waiting.

23:58......

23:59......

The moment the numbers finally jumped to exactly midnight—

Jiang Ye sat up abruptly, held his breath, and solemnly awaited the arrival of this sacred moment.

[Ding! Future Peeping (Single Event Version) has expired. Your current talent has been refreshed. Please select your talent ability for the next year:]

coming!

Jiang Ye abruptly closed his eyes, focusing all his attention on his mind.

In that illusory space of consciousness, three option boxes emitting different glows reappeared, like the skill selection interface in a game.

He stared intently, full of anticipation, but his expression instantly changed from joy to astonishment, and his lips twitched uncontrollably.

Option 1: Live Stream Appreciation Reward System (Premium Content Version).

[Donations to knowledge-sharing, craft blogger, and charity-sharing broadcasters on live streaming platforms will receive double the cashback, but the cashback amount can only be used for further donations within the platform.]

Option Two: Character Development System (Gentleman's Version).

[The system will issue specific gentlemanly tasks every week. Completing these tasks will earn you rewards, the types of which are not fixed.]

Option 3: Consumption rebate system (a "soft rice" version).

[Accepting monetary contributions from women who initiate or voluntarily will result in a 1000% cashback to the host's account.]

Please make your selection. If you require more detailed information about any option, please feel free to ask questions.

Jiang Ye: "..."

Silence is Cambridge tonight.

He stood frozen for a full ten seconds before a roar of grief and indignation exploded within him:

Depend on!

What the hell is all this?!

"Where's my bottled water?! Give me back my bottled water! This is outrageous!"

After a bout of impotent rage, Jiang Ye could only tearfully throw his grand dream of becoming the "King of Mineral Water" into the trash can, force himself to calm down, and begin to analyze the three seemingly unreliable "new pits" in front of him.

Option 1: Double cashback on live stream tips.

This kind of thing has been written to death in super-rich novels. If I could get this system, I would only have to worry about whether my kidneys could handle it.

However, those two damn restrictions—"cashback is only valid for tipping" and "only for positive-energy streamers"...

Pass!

Besides helping TikTok dominate the global market, what benefits would it bring to us?!

Definitely pass!

Secondly, there's a character development system, and it's even a "gentleman's version"...

Jiang Ye frowned; the name sounded rather frivolous.

"System, could you describe the art style of this 'Gentleman's Mission' in detail? What kind of rewards can you expect?"

The system immediately provides an example:

[Example Task 1: During quiet nighttime hours, escort a lone woman safely for 3000 meters, maintaining a safe distance of at least 30 meters, and ensure that you do this anonymously and remain undetected by the target throughout the journey. Reward: 5000 RMB.]

[Example Task 2: Appraise 10 pairs of different types of secondhand stockings, accurately identifying their main materials, feel, and smell. Task Reward: One bottle of high-efficiency lung antibacterial spray.]

[Example Task 3: Successfully applied for a massage parlor technician position, and...]

"Stop! Okay! I understand! Thank you!"

Jiang Ye was speechless and quickly raised his hand to stop it.

Good guy!

It really is this 'gentleman'!

That's a really euphemistic way of putting it, and it even involves "escorting"—isn't that just stalking?!

And those secondhand stockings, why don't you just say they're original?

Wow, you've thought of everything! You even included a lung antibacterial spray. Well then, may I ask—where the hell did you get this bacteria from?!

If you can manage to avoid being invited for tea by Uncle Hat for a month with this option, you'll be considered to have accumulated good karma from your ancestors!

"well......"

Jiang Ye sighed heavily and turned his gaze back to the first option.

"System, um... my mom has worked as a cleaner in a hotel for over ten years, accumulating a wealth of experience in using different types of cleaning cloths and effective cleaning techniques. She's always wanted to do a live stream to share this with fellow housewives. Would that be considered high-quality..."

[Ding! Host intent to make related donations detected. Such behavior will not trigger the double cashback mechanism, and the donation amount will be considered invalid.]

"If I were to work for a company that produces positive-energy livestreamers, I would..."

[Ding! Host's intention to make a utilitarian donation has been detected. Such behavior will not trigger the double cashback mechanism, and the donation amount will be considered invalid.]

Jiang Ye: "..."

Okay, I understand. It's purely for public benefit, so don't try to find loopholes.

Left with no other option, he could only pin his last hope on option three.

"System, please explain the rules for option three in detail."

[Core Rule: The host will receive a 1000% cash rebate on any material contributions (including but not limited to daily allowances, holiday gifts, and business investment support) made voluntarily by a woman, with no restrictions on the use of the rebate funds.]

[Trigger Requirements:]

[1. A woman's overall charm score must be greater than 80 points.]

[2. Consumption must stem from appreciation, gratitude, gift-giving, or emotional expression towards the host. The host must not make any demands; otherwise, it will be considered a violation and will not trigger the cashback.]

[Special Restriction: To ensure the host maintains the necessary "gentlemanly" demeanor, at least two "Gentleman's Tasks" must be completed each month (task type is the same as Option Two). If the tasks are not completed in a given month, the system will be disabled the following month.]

As Jiang Ye listened, he expressionlessly reached out and rummaged through the messy table next to him, pulling out a "English Level 4 Vocabulary" with a brand-new cover that had clearly not been opened much.

He solemnly laid the book out on his lap and traced the first word with his finger.

It's never too late to start learning...

or......

Should we just focus on studying and preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam?

abandon......

aband......

ab......

Come on!

These restrictions are way too many!

In other people's systems, the characters start eating meat in the second chapter, and by the fourth chapter they're already punching rich kids and kicking gangsters.

What a mess! I not only lost hundreds of dollars on lottery tickets and waited a whole year, but this is what I get in return?!

And why does the third option also have to be tied to "Gentleman's Mission"?!

So you're just fixated on the word "gentleman," aren't you?

Are you trying to force me down a weird and strange path?!

Jiang Ye was internally screaming, his lips twitching uncontrollably as if they were powered by a motor.

It took him a while to calm down his urge to curse and take a few deep breaths.

Reality is harsh, and the system is a rip-off, but life must go on.

Sigh, I think I'll pass on the postgraduate entrance exam...

He pushed the dictionary book back to the corner of the table, rested his chin on his hands, and refocused his gaze on the three options. Taking advantage of the clarity of his mind during his post-coital period, he began to analyze the pros and cons.

Option one, purely for love, only to benefit others without getting anything in return, must be passed.

Option two... isn't entirely impossible.

As long as you keep things in perspective, like the task of selling secondhand stockings, there are plenty of places selling those online, so it's not difficult to do.

But... this reward is just too much of a rip-off.

First a fungal infection, then a spray treatment—why not just skip this stupid task altogether? Who am I supposed to ask for reimbursement for the socks I bought?

Hmm... that leaves only option three.

Getting a beautiful woman to spend money willingly...

Although the conditions are outrageously harsh, the tenfold cashback is real, and if handled properly, you might actually make a lot of money.

In those few short minutes, the quick-witted Jiang Ye had already come up with several unconventional ways to make money.

For example, could he become a male model in a shopping mall? Or work as a doorman at a star-rated hotel and collect tips? Or perhaps he could pretend to be a lost puppy at the entrance of an upscale residential area?

Although there is a charm threshold, as long as you are willing to work hard, you will surely run into a few super rich women, right?

Once he opened his mind, Jiang Ye realized that if he was shameless enough and quick-witted enough, making several thousand or tens of thousands a month didn't seem entirely impossible.

Ugh......

Who goes into business without being forced by circumstances...?

Jiang Ye let out a long sigh, filled with helplessness and heartache, and made a decision in his mind: "I choose... the third option."

[Ding! Talent successfully locked! Current talent: Consumption Rebate System (Easy to Get Away with Money) version (Valid until November 26, 2026).]

[The current monthly gentleman's mission has been activated. Please check.]

[Task objective: Collect three pieces of clothing worn by different women with a charm value of 85 or higher.]

[Task completion time limit: 30 days.]

[Remaining task refresh attempts for the current period: 3.]

"..."

Jiang Ye's lips twitched violently again.

He knows it!

This damn system will definitely make things difficult for him! Such a hardcore "opening success" right after binding?

Wearing the clothes is fine, but where am I supposed to find three beautiful women with a charm rating of 85 or higher?!

Although I don't know the system's scoring criteria, 85 sounds ridiculously high, right? It's hard to say whether the class beauty who blocked him could even reach that score!

"System, refresh it for me..."

He was just about to shout "Refresh the mission!" in his mind when the system's supplementary prompt followed immediately:

[Friendly Reminder: Based on a comprehensive assessment of the host's current total assets, each refresh of the Gentleman's Mission requires 300 Dragon Coins.]

Jiang Ye's words caught in his throat.

He picked up his phone, opened WeChat Wallet, and stared at the balance of "900.35" on the screen, then everything went black.

"so......"

A wave of despair washed over me: "If I swipe my card three times, I'll be bankrupt and homeless, right?!"

In the cramped rented room, only Jiang Ye remained, staring at the computer screen with a look of utter despair.