I started as a spirited young man, and the system made me a male god.

"drink wine?"

Chen Fei looked at the enthusiastic Shen Shaoting, then glanced at the fragrant barbecue on the table.

Although barbecue and ice-cold beer are indeed a perfect match for a summer night, he still shook his head, "Let's not drink for now, don't you guys have filming tomorrow?"

Shen Shaoting waved her hand dismissively and laughed, "Oh, Fei-ge, so that's what you were worried about!"

Don't worry, I can hold my liquor perfectly well. This little bit of alcohol is nothing to me; it's just to cut through the richness. It definitely won't affect tomorrow's filming!

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Jingyi came over with the beer, placed it on the small coffee table, and looked at Chen Fei expectantly.

Seeing that the two girls were so enthusiastic, Chen Fei stopped trying to stop them. It had been a long time since he had enjoyed a relaxing late-night snack like this.

In countless overtime days in my past life, a few skewers of barbecue and a glass of beer could release all the pressure.

Over time, Chen Fei developed a special fondness for late-night snacks.

"Okay, but in moderation, don't drink too much." Chen Fei smiled and compromised, walking over to pick up a can of beer. With a "click," he pulled the tab, and a burst of cold white air instantly escaped.

"That's more like it!" Shen Shaoting's eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait to open a can for herself, tilting her head back and taking a big gulp. She sighed contentedly, "Ah—so refreshing!"

The three of them sat around the table, enjoying this unplanned late-night snack under the dim light and the night view outside the window.

The aroma of barbecue and the malty scent of beer slowly filled the small rented room.

Shen Shaoting ate with the most gusto, holding a skewer of meat in one hand and a beer in the other, and took the initiative to start a conversation: "Brother Fei, I heard from Sister Jiang Che that you're planning to start your own company? Is that true?"

Chen Fei nodded, taking a bite of the perfectly grilled butter: "Yes, we do have that plan, and we're currently making preparations."

"Wow! So, when the company opens, will you be hiring?" Shen Shaoting leaned closer. "What do you think of me and Jingyi? I guarantee we'll be obedient and hardworking!"

She now longs to spend more time with Chen Fei. If she could become his employee, wouldn't she be able to see him every day?

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei thought about it carefully.

His primary purpose in starting the company was to complete the system task and obtain the one million reward.

Therefore, the company will definitely be very small in its early stages. He even planned to just find an apartment in a residential area as an office, let alone recruit employees.

Chen Fei truthfully replied, "My company is a very small one, and I don't need to hire anyone for now. But when it grows and I need to hire more people, I will definitely come to you for help."

Hearing the first part of the sentence, the two girls were a little disappointed, but when they heard the promise that followed, they were overjoyed.

Even Lin Jingyi, who is usually quiet, started to remind him: "Brother Fei, remember, don't let our 'energetic girls' image fool you, we're actually quite hardworking."

"I believe that. I could tell from your photoshoot in the studio yesterday. You were very serious and hardworking." Chen Fei nodded solemnly.

Shen Shaoting asked curiously, "Brother Fei, starting a company must cost a lot of money, right? Where did you get so much start-up capital? Did your family support you?"

"No, not really. I just took on some freelance work," Chen Fei shook his head, earnestly making up a lie, "like doing planning for Jiang Che's shop, and I saved up some money."

[Congratulations on gaining 520 charm points in Shen Shaoting's eyes. The system rewards you with 5200 yuan.]

[Congratulations on gaining 520 charm points in Lin Jingyi's eyes. The system rewards you with 5200 yuan.]

The system notification sounded without warning, and the value was higher than the previous times.

Chen Fei was somewhat surprised, then he suddenly remembered something he had overlooked: from the time they met until now, offering popcorn and barbecue hadn't triggered any charm rewards!

Just then, when he said he would earn money and start his own company through his own abilities, the reward came.

Does this mean the system doesn't award charm points for repetitive or similar actions?!

For example, if someone invites you to dinner for the first time, the other person will think he is generous and charming.

However, by the second or third time, once the impression of being generous in treating others has been established, the sense of surprise and added charm will diminish.

His ability to make money, as he just demonstrated, was a completely new way of showcasing his charm to Shen Shaoting and Lin Jingyi, which is why he was able to successfully win their favor.

As expected, after hearing Chen Fei's explanation, Shen Shaoting exclaimed "Oh!" with a hint of admiration in her eyes.

She originally thought Chen Fei was just lucky or from a wealthy family, but she didn't expect him to be truly capable. "I didn't know you were so amazing, Brother Fei! You can start a company by earning money on your own."

Lin Jingyi, standing to the side, also cast an admiring glance at him: "Brother Fei, can you tell us about your money-saving efforts?"

Chen Fei smiled and nodded. Chatting was the most important part of having a late-night snack, and given his rich experience working in his previous life, he picked out some interesting project experiences after a little thought and recounted them in detail.

For example, when helping a niche coffee shop promote its business, they tried everything to create a buzz but failed. However, they unexpectedly became famous because of a photo of a very handsome waiter, which attracted many girls to take photos and check in.

For example, when helping a men's clothing store operate its business, sales were consistently low, but the reason for its eventual success was quite bizarre.

That day, the model who was supposed to be there was unavailable, so they had to ask the editor, who weighed 200 pounds, to be the model. As a result, the clothes became a hit because they "didn't make you look fat".

Chen Fei told one unheard-of workplace story after another in simple and easy-to-understand language, which fascinated the two girls, who frequently exclaimed in amazement and laughed.

Of course, what attracted them was not only the story, but also Chen Fei's earnest expression when he told the story.

The two women had seen plenty of handsome young men, but a guy like Chen Fei, who was good-looking, had a great physique, and made a lot of money, was extremely rare. He was practically an endangered species.

The key point is that he's proficient in everything that a young man like him can do, such as billiards, fighting, drinking, and tattooing, and he's quite good at it.

Lin Jingyi rested her chin on her hand, watching Chen Fei talk eloquently, her eyes gradually becoming hazy.

In a daze, she remembered that when she didn't want to eat in kindergarten, her father would tell her stories to coax her to eat.

Although the stories were all made up by her father on the spot, she still listened with great interest as a child.

Unfortunately, since her father's business failed, she hasn't had the chance to eat while listening to interesting stories for a long time.

So she especially enjoyed this moment, and even wished time could stop so she could savor this familiar yet unfamiliar happiness a little longer.

But Shen Shaoting is different.

Listening to Chen Fei's story, looking at his face so close to hers, and comparing it to her own, her optimistic idea of ​​"taking each day as it comes" was diluted again, just like uninstalling King of Glory after a losing streak, only to want to download it again when she was bored.

Such a great guy was right in front of me, but when I was in the movie theater, I didn't even have the courage to hold his hand. I didn't even get to use the disposable gloves I'd been hiding all day.

Shen Shaoting maintained a relaxed smile, but she drank more frequently than usual.

He sipped beer after beer, trying to quell the heat and frustration in his heart.

The three of them ate and chatted, and time flew by without them realizing it.

The barbecue skewers on the coffee table gradually piled up into a small mountain, and there were also many empty beer cans.

Finally, the last skewer was finished.

Chen Fei checked the time; it was already past 2 a.m.

He took the initiative to tidy up the messy table and put the skewers and empty cans into a bag.

"It's getting late. You have filming tomorrow, so get some rest. I won't bother you any longer. If you need any help with filming tomorrow, just let me know."

Shen Shaoting remained seated, her gaze fixed on Chen Fei's busy figure, her fists clenched as if she were making a decision.

Chen Fei finished packing and walked to the door, ready to leave.

"Wait a minute." Shen Shaoting's voice suddenly rang out, tinged with a hint of drunkenness.

Chen Fei stopped and turned back, puzzled, to look at Shen Shaoting, who was already somewhat drunk: "Is there something you need?"

Shen Shaoting did not answer immediately, but slowly got up, her eyes filled with complex emotions, including struggle, impulse, and a hint of desperate determination.

Lin Jingyi, who had just wiped her mouth, felt a sudden joking surprise as she remembered what Shen Shaoting had half-jokingly said that evening—

"If I get drunk one day, I might just spill all our secrets to Fei-ge, and who knows, I might even force myself on him."

Is Sister Ting about to go all out? And she's taking me with her? Also, what does "forced sex" mean?

Lin Jingyi suddenly thought of the small box that Shen Shaoting had put back in her pocket, and her heart raced uncontrollably. The immense tension and shyness made her unable to face what might happen next.

She stood up in a panic, stammering, "I...I smell like barbecue, I'm going to take a shower!"

After saying that, he ran into the bathroom as if fleeing, closed the door tightly, leaned against the door, and listened intently to the sounds outside.