Game Invasion: A new term for each level

Chapter 103 The First Snowy Night of Piano and Money Power

Xu Qinglan wore sunglasses on his nose and drove a silver convertible sports car through the most bustling CBD business district in Beicheng. The car's interior was luxurious, and the seats were very comfortable, incomparable to the flimsy leather sofa at home.

It feels like even if Yang Hui sold a piece of trash, he couldn't afford to pay for it.

He asked curiously, "Does the Administration Bureau even have access to such luxury sports cars?"

"It's a car I bought for commuting, not very expensive, maybe a few million."

Yang Hui fell silent. A few million could buy a minor, top-tier purple attribute.

"I've accidentally wandered into the imperial palace~"

Xu Qinglan smiled, and the sight of the luxury car and beautiful woman attracted the attention of passersby, who unequivocally labeled Yang Hui as a gigolo.

Before long, Yang Hui was led into a clothing brand called Burberry.

She put on one luxurious outfit after another, and her personal consultant kept praising her.

Just as a good horse needs a good saddle, good clothes can greatly enhance a man's charm.

At this moment, Yang Hui's charm was clearly off the charts, and he was frequently being glanced at by the other female guests.

Xu Qinglan rested her chin on her hand and decided, "If the color doesn't suit you, change into another outfit."

"The lining is too flashy."

"Too rigid. They're in the prime of their youth, how come they're already middle-aged?"

"Too flashy—it attracts unwanted attention—"

Sometimes she would lean closer, stand on tiptoe slightly, and carefully straighten Yang Hui's collar, her black stockings outlining the lines of her legs, which was very alluring.

She stepped back two paces to examine it carefully before offering her advice.

Xu Qinglan didn't even look at the prices in the end. She handed over the card and let Yang Hui pick out two or four sets of the season's casual everyday clothes.

She had Yang Hui wear one of the outfits that she was most satisfied with.

Yang Hui followed her out the door and breathed a sigh of relief. The female customers inside seemed to be staring at him like they wanted to devour him.

He even saw a woman lick her lips at him without any attempt to hide it.

Yang thought that was the end of it.

But little did I know, this was just the beginning.

This time, he witnessed firsthand the extent of Xu Qinglan's enthusiasm for shopping.

He even suspected that Xu Qinglan might have a special entry for shopping and having endless stamina.

Fortunately, Yang Hui didn't have to carry heavy bags; someone would deliver them to the firm.

LoroPiana's hand-tailored suits are made from their own selection of expensive fabrics.

The price tag really shocked Yang Hui. If he had that much money, he could have collapsed a building with a single "All-Out Attack".

Xu Qinglan: "Isn't this what your job requires? Wearing a similar suit can enhance your standing in the eyes of clients."

"Besides, I'll pay for it, you can wear it."

Yang Hui was stunned by Xu Qinglan's domineering financial power.

Subsequently, I bought three watches, and then added a sports outdoor diving watch.

There are also winter clothes; as the weather turns cold, Xu Qinglan said she was preparing them for him in advance so he wouldn't get cold.

She's always a bit fussy about these little things. If the watch strap isn't comfortable for him, she has to take him to get it adjusted.

This felt somewhat familiar to Yang Hui. He seemed to have had someone who was also kind to him before, someone who was talkative and nagging, back when he was practicing martial arts in his previous life.

Who was it? Yang Hui couldn't remember.

As night fell, the surrounding area was illuminated by warm orange lights.

The two walked side by side, seemingly no different from the other couples around them.

Yang Hui suddenly realized, this—is this a date?!

His extensive experience in relationships told him that he had to take the initiative, so he said hesitantly, "What is our relationship now?"

Xu Qinglan replied calmly, "It's just a normal sugar daddy/sugar baby relationship, Yang the gigolo."

Yang Hui was stunned, but he knew she was joking.

Xu Qinglan stopped in her tracks, looking at the window of a coffee shop, and unconsciously glanced at him.

Yang Hui immediately understood and asked, "What would you like to drink?"

"Mocha, with half a serving of milk, orange flavor."

Yang Hui opened the door and went in to order coffee. Xu Qinglan sat on a bench in front of her, facing a spacious square. A piano sat quietly in the middle, unplayed, with a countdown timer floating on it.

Countdown to the opening of the E-level game instance: 00:05:20

Everyone was used to it and walked freely through the square.

The countdown had no effect whatsoever.

The E-level game instance management bureau has been opened; this is the policy mentioned above.

E-level game instances are almost entirely safe, and countdown timers have become an integral part of everyone's lives. Simply controlling and suppressing them is not a long-term solution.

This also allowed more people to come into contact with the entry.

This is the wheel of time, and no one can stop it.

The era of universally recognized terms is slowly approaching.

The evening breeze in the CBD ruffled Xu Qinglan's hair, and the ambient string lights above her head lit up, like stars falling into the sky.

She always went shopping with Yang Ning, and when they got tired, they would rest on the bench outside this coffee shop. This was their own leisure time.

Yang Ning always orders a mocha, with half a portion of milk and a sprinkle of orange zest.

Xu Qinglan always joked that she drank coffee like she was eating dessert.

A cup of coffee was handed to him. He looked up and saw Yang Hui. His eyes gradually became unfocused, then went dark. In the end, all he could say was thank you.

Xu Qinglan took a sip, looking at the orange peel bits on top, and murmured, "It's really too sweet."

Yang Hui leaned against the side and ordered himself a regular espresso.

The moment it entered his mouth, an incredibly bitter taste exploded in his mouth, causing Yang Hui to stick out his tongue and exclaim, "So bitter! How can it be so bitter!"

Xu Qinglan couldn't help but laugh out loud. She had played similar pranks before, switching the drinks between the two of them. Yang Ning had done the same thing.

Children were chasing the shadows of the lights in the square, their laughter echoing from afar.

She leaned back in her chair, her legs gently crossed, her black stockings gleaming faintly in the warm yellow light.

Yang Hui also joked, "I'm like a wild boar; I can't eat fine chaff."

Xu Qinglan shook her head, just looking at the shimmering sea of ​​lights, a slight smile on her lips.

She said, "Then let's change it, mine is too sweet."

At this moment, the countdown on the piano reached zero.

Everyone in the square heard a voice.

【Ding dong! 】

[Game dungeon open!]

The night is deep, the zither's melody remains unbroken; the lamplight reveals the heart's true feelings.

[Difficulty of this dungeon: E+ (Easy)]

[Instance Type: Competitive]

Suitable for levels 1-15

The lonely piano awaits its day to be played, with the audience voting to choose the best pianist of the night.

Yang Hui was enveloped in it, while Xu Qinglan, being of a higher rank, was pushed to the other side of the bench.

No one in the square panicked; some children even curiously touched the transparent barrier.

Eventually, everyone gathered in front of the piano. Someone went up and playfully pressed a few keys, and the friends laughed as they voted.

Xu Qinglan was still in the motion of handing over the cup.

Curious, Yang Hui touched the barrier with his index finger and punched it with his fist, creating ripples like water.

Unexpectedly, Yang Hui was level 15 at that time and was included in this game instance.

She smiled generously: "Then you won't get to drink this cup, sorry, Wild Boar."

Yang Hui covered his forehead. He could endure physical pain, but he just couldn't bear this kind of pain!

Yang Hui put down his cup of bitter coffee on the bench and silently walked forward.

Xu Qinglan held the cup with both hands, and Zi Guang followed his movements. What was Yang Hui going to do?

Almost none of the audience members could play the instrument; at most, they could only play a small tune.

Yang Hui sat down, his knowledge of piano music came to mind, his gestures were professional, and he raised his hand to try a few notes, clearly showing that he could play.

The prelude to "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" begins.

The crowd, which had been making a ruckus just seconds before, immediately fell silent.

The melody, like the gentle murmur of flowing water, draws people into the quiet night.

Xu Qinglan's eyes gradually brightened as she looked at Yang Hui.

His hands moved gracefully across the black and white piano keys, his shoulders rising and falling gently.

Yang Hui was still wearing the navy blue casual blazer she had personally chosen that afternoon, with one button undone at the collar of her white mercerized cotton shirt.

When the music reached its climax, he would slightly turn his head, his jawline outlined by the ambient light, a warm smugness on his lips that only she could understand.

Xu Qinglan recalled how, whenever she sat here with Yang Ning, she would look at the piano and complain, "Men who can play the piano are quite charming, so why doesn't anyone play for me?"

Xu Qinglan sat on the bench, the mocha in her hand almost cold. Her black-stockinged legs were gently brought together, and her gaze never left his profile until it merged with Yang Ning's features, making her feel somewhat dazed.

At that moment, a snowflake formed from ice crystals landed on Xu Qinglan's hand and melted.

"It's snowing."

Yang Hui had finished his performance, and he stood up to receive applause from everyone.

He received more than half the votes, and thus the best pianist of the night was born!

【ding~】

The best pianist of the night has been chosen!

[E+ (Easy) game dungeon complete!]

The night is deep, the zither's melody remains unbroken; the lamplight reveals the heart's true feelings.

[Rating: S!]

[Experience points gained from completing an E+ (Easy) game dungeon: 300]

[Due to the entry being upgraded!] This settlement includes a 25% bonus of experience points: 75 points.

[Obtained E+ level treasure chest *1]

The applause surrounding Yang Hui continued. He walked down the steps, ignoring the girls praising him, and went straight to Xu Qinglan on the bench.

Yang Hui's gaze was firm, making Xu Qinglan's face flush.

He was wrapped in the first snow, spreading out patches of warm yellow light.

Her heart was inexplicably racing, and her legs, clad in black stockings, were rubbing against each other. She didn't know what she was expecting.

Yang Hui walked up to her, took the mocha from her hand, and drank it all in one gulp.

Xu Qinglan sighed with a sense of loss and smiled, "Isn't it especially sweet?"

Yang Hui paused for a moment and said, "Slightly sweet, I guess."

The children in the square turned to chasing the snowflakes, as if the countdown had just been a piano show.

Xu Qinglan looked up, snowflakes landing on her hair and eyelashes.

Suddenly! A navy blue blazer was draped over her shoulders.

His clothes still carried the warmth of his body.

Xu Qinglan paused for a moment, about to say something.

"You bought it," Yang Hui said.

She swallowed back her words of refusal, and instead said, "Let's go, don't catch a cold."

The snow was still falling, the lights were still flashing, and the night in the CBD became soft in the falling snow.

Yang Hui walked in the wind wearing that thin cotton shirt and didn't feel cold.

Xu Qinglan will probably never forget tonight for the rest of her life.

Two days later, Xu Qinglan asked Yang to go back to the Administration Bureau building.

The onboarding ceremony is ready, and there's a million-dollar bonus.