Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

This clearly shows that someone is being "sold" and still helping to count the money.

However, at this moment, she was only immersed in the shyness and pressure of actively striving for it, and was not even sure whether Chen Ming would really accept her "feelings" with a "purpose".

Thinking of the heavy debt at home, Zhang Wanzhen mustered up her courage, raised her head, and asked cautiously and embarrassedly, "Sister Shi Ci...um...about my family situation, have you told Brother Chen...everything?"

Her voice trembled slightly. She knew it wasn't honorable to use such an embarrassing family matter as leverage, but the pressure of her parents' constant worry, the arguments that had even brought them to the brink of divorce, weighed on her heart like a huge rock. She only hoped for a quick resolution, thinking that once she truly became Chen Ming's, she could fully explain her frustration and hardship.

Upon hearing this, Shi Ci immediately grasped Zhang Wanzhen's cold fingers, her tone firm and full of soothing power: "Wanzhen, put your heart back in your stomach! What is a mountain for you is just a matter of moving a finger for my boss, a piece of cake."

Her eyes were filled with certainty, painting a bright future. "As long as you make him happy and agree, your parents won't have to worry about their debt anymore. Good days are still to come, and you'll be able to enjoy your happiness soon! So, don't overthink it, and give your best."

"Um……"

Zhang Wanzhen responded softly again, trying to squeeze out a bit of firmness in her voice.

Shi Ci's words were like a stimulant, calming her down a little, but the confusion of facing a major turning point in her life for the first time still lingered in her heart like a dense vine.

In the box, the aroma of coffee filled the air, and time passed by minute by minute. She took a deep breath, trying to calm the uncontrollable and pounding heart in her chest, waiting for the person who would decide the trajectory of her destiny to push the door open.

The sunlight from outside the window shone in, casting soft light and shadow on her slightly lowered face, and also illuminating the complex emotions that were a mixture of hope and anxiety.

Her cousin Zhang Yunyi, who was sitting opposite her, keenly noticed her uneasiness.

Zhang Yunyi put down the small bone china coffee cup in her hand, and the bottom of the cup and the cup holder made a crisp sound.

She gave Zhang Wanzhen a soothing smile, her eyes carrying the reliability and composure of an older sister, and her voice deliberately soft yet firm: "Wanzhen, relax a little. Look at your tense face. Your cousin is here, what are you afraid of?"

She leaned forward slightly, sending a signal of "I'll take care of everything." "Just sit there quietly and smile sweetly for a while. I'll let your cousin talk to Brother Chen about the details, okay?"

This promise came as a timely relief.

Zhang Wanzhen felt like she had grabbed a life-saving straw. She nodded quickly, her voice weak but full of obvious gratitude: "Okay, okay... Thank you, Sister Yunyi."

She was indeed not good at speaking, and did not know how to fight for herself in such a situation. Her cousin took the initiative to take on this "important responsibility", which instantly made the heavy stone hanging in her heart lighter, and only the anxiety of waiting remained.

A quarter of an hour later...

"Tuk Tuk Tuk!"

Three clear and steady knocks suddenly rang out, like pebbles dropped into a tranquil lake, instantly breaking the delicately balanced atmosphere in the box.

The three girls were startled at the same time, their eyes all looking towards the door.

Especially Zhang Wanzhen, the voice seemed to hit her heart directly, and an inexplicable impact made her head "buzz" and instantly became blank!

The words of comfort from my cousin and sister Shi Ci just now disappeared like feathers blown away by the wind, leaving only the violent heartbeat roaring in my eardrums.

Shi Ci reacted the fastest. She quickly stood up and walked quickly to the door. With a light click of the door lock, the box door was opened.

"Boss, you're so punctual, please come in!"

Standing outside the door was Chen Ming. He was wearing expensive casual clothes and had a tall and straight figure. He arrived as promised.

Zhang Yunyi immediately put on a smile and prepared to greet him, but out of the corner of her eye she saw that her cousin was still sitting stiffly in her seat like a little rabbit under a spell, her eyes were out of focus!

She secretly called out "this silly girl" in her heart, and quickly reached out her hand calmly and gently pulled on Zhang Wanzhen's slender arm.

"ah!"

This sudden touch startled Zhang Wanzhen, who was completely immersed in a tense vacuum. He shuddered and let out a short low cry before suddenly coming back to his senses.

However, her eyes unexpectedly met Chen Ming who was looking at her with a smile.

The moment their eyes met, Zhang Wanzhen felt a stream of scorching heat rushing from the base of her neck straight up to her cheek, and her whole pretty face turned red in an instant, like a ripe cherry.

She hurriedly lowered her eyelashes, her small hands tightly grasping the hem of her skirt, as if it was her only support. She shyly looked away, daring only to stare at the tips of her clean little white shoes.

After a while, he timidly squeezed out a few words in an almost inaudible voice:

"Chen...Brother Chen..."

Chen Ming looked at her bewildered and pitiful appearance, and the smile in his eyes deepened. With a hint of mischievous tenderness, he asked, "What's wrong? Who bullied our Wanzhen? Look how shy our little girl is."

Zhang Yunyi immediately responded with a smile, naturally helping her cousin out of the predicament:

"Brother Chen, you're joking. Who would dare to bully her? Our Wanzhen has been thin-skinned since she was a child. Besides," she emphasized, with a hint of pride and suggestion, "she's never been in a relationship before. She's just too nervous. It'll be fine once she gets used to it."

She calmly emphasized that Zhang Wanzhen was pure and flawless, which was her biggest bargaining chip.

In fact, Zhang Wanzhen's performance made Zhang Yunyi happy in her heart. This innocent and cute look can arouse a man's desire to protect him. Most girls can't pretend to be that way...

After hearing this, Chen Ming's eyes fell on Zhang Wanzhen with undisguised admiration.

The girl changed into a pink short-sleeved mid-length skirt today. The simple style made her skin look whiter than snow, revealing her slender and well-proportioned calves. A pair of clean white shoes on her feet added a youthful touch.

That face, which was already as delicate as a porcelain doll, was lightly made up, revealing a bit of unconscious charm in its purity, and the lively eyes and eyebrows were made more three-dimensional and moving by the light makeup.

It was obvious that she had put a lot of thought into dressing up.

This pure beauty, like a lotus flower emerging from clear water, is completely different from Shi Ci's charm and Zhang Yunyi's maturity. However, because of her pure beauty and extremely high appearance, she invisibly overwhelms her two sisters and firmly attracts Chen Ming's full attention.

Who says purity is nothing compared to sexiness? Chen Ming thought to himself, if the three of them were walking down the street right now, the one who would turn heads the most would definitely be Zhang Wanzhen, blushing and lowering her head.

Her uncut natural beauty has a power that touches people's hearts and transcends age and preferences...

The girl lowered her head slightly, her rosy face and shy expression that dared not look directly at others formed an extremely moving picture in Chen Ming's eyes.

The smile on his face became more gentle, and he took the initiative to walk towards the girl. His voice was very soft, with a soothing magic:

"Your outfit suits you very well today. It's fresh and beautiful."

He paused, his tone teasing with a hint of nostalgia, "It's only been one day since we last met, why have you become so shy? Don't stand, sit down." The light praise was like a feather brushing against the tip of his heart.

After saying that, he naturally walked to the window where the light was best and sat down.

Shi Ci reacted very quickly. He immediately nudged the still dazed Zhang Wanzhen with his elbow, and then gestured with his eyes to the empty seat next to Chen Ming. His meaning was obvious.

Zhang Yunyi also understood what he meant, and immediately pulled Shi Ci over. The two of them tacitly sat down at a slightly farther position, leaving complete space next to Chen Ming.

Zhang Wanzhen received the signal and felt the heat on her face, which had just subsided, start burning again.

She pursed her lips nervously, took a deep breath, and then took small steps, with obvious shyness, and slowly moved to the sofa next to Chen Ming and sat down. Her body was slightly tense, maintaining a subtle sense of distance, like a frightened little animal cautiously approaching a light source.

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PS: First of all, I would like to state that the following is written in the author’s words and is not counted in the word count. The word count of the main text is not reduced!

Overworld?

1: Selling oneself to save mother, Shen Qingyao (Pure White Moonlight)

2: Parents divorce, Chen Suyan (foodie little green tea)

3: The first stunning beauty, Li Xiangling (the second dimension little chef)

4: Gold Exchange, Long Zixuan (Sickly Miss, Crazy Beauty)

5: Personal maid, Han Xueyi (proficient in dance)

6: Villa Sales, Cheng Yu (Tool Person No. 1)

7: Luxury car sales, Shi Ci (Toolman No. 2)

8. Dream singer, Liu Rushuang (proficient in piano)

9: Male Fear, Su Mengdie (Beautiful Voice)

10: Silver Tongue, Qing Zi Jin (Wind Instrument Mastery)

?11: Legal Loli, Ren Fangfei (Game Mastery)

?12: Parents in debt, Zhang Wanzhen (heir of the Heavenly Master)

Chapter 172: I do!

The brief silence in the box was broken by Chen Ming's gentle voice. He turned to Shi Ci and asked with his usual calmness:

"Have you ordered the coffee and dessert I wanted?"

Shi Ci immediately pulled himself out of the delicate atmosphere, put on a capable attitude, and responded quickly:

"Don't worry, Boss. Everything has been ordered according to your request. I have just notified the waiter. It should be delivered soon."

Her voice was crisp and clear, ensuring the message was conveyed correctly.

At this time, Zhang Yunyi gently touched her cousin's slightly tense legs with her toes.

Zhang Wanzhen looked up blankly and met Zhang Yunyi's eyes that were full of encouragement and suggestion. Zhang Yunyi's gaze quickly swept over the almost untouched cup of milk tea in front of Zhang Wanzhen, and then blinked in the direction of Chen Ming.

Zhang Wanzhen instantly understood what her cousin meant, and her heart began beating uncontrollably again.

After hesitating for a few seconds, she mustered up her courage, held the cup of milk tea in both hands, and carefully passed it to Chen Ming's side. Her movements were obviously shy, her fingers even trembling slightly, and her voice was as thin as a mosquito, with a timid softness:

"Chen...Brother Chen, you, you can drink mine first...I...I haven't had it yet..." She didn't dare to look directly at Chen Ming, and her long eyelashes drooped like the wings of a frightened butterfly.

Chen Ming turned his head when he heard the voice, his eyes falling on the girl's slender fingers holding the milk tea and her red earlobes.

The smile in his eyes deepened, and with a kind of pleased gentleness, he reached out and naturally took the cup of milk tea with the girl's body temperature.

"Thank you, Wanzhen."

His voice was low and soft, carrying a soothing power. "There's really no need to be so nervous. Just relax. Just think of it as a chat between friends."

“Okay…Okay…”

Zhang Wanzhen quickly withdrew her hand as if she had been pardoned, sat down again, and her fingers unconsciously twisted together again, as if handing over the cup of milk tea just now had exhausted all her courage.

Zhang Yunyi took advantage of the opportunity and put on a polite and friendly smile, saying to Chen Ming:

"Brother Chen, look at my sister. She has been like this since she was a child. She is as thin-skinned as paper and keeps things to herself. She doesn't know how to express them.

She is feeling very nervous now and wants to know what you, Brother Chen, think of her, but she is too embarrassed to ask.

As her cousin, I'm also worried, so I have to shamelessly ask for her. Brother Chen, please don't mind."

Her words were well-rounded, not only pointing out Zhang Wanzhen's condition but also reflecting her own role, which seemed reasonable.

Chen Ming's eyes swept over Zhang Wanzhen, who was almost burying her head in her chest. Her pure shyness indeed confirmed what Zhang Yunyi said - for a girl like this, it would be a bit difficult for her to take the initiative to negotiate conditions or express her feelings.

He nodded in understanding, feeling it would be more appropriate for him to lead the conversation.

So Chen Ming adjusted his sitting position, leaning forward slightly, and said frankly and directly: "I understand. Shi Ci has already discussed Wan Zhen's situation with me in detail."

He paused, his gaze gently resting on Zhang Wanzhen's drooping hair. "My presence here on time today has already made my stance clear. I really like Wanzhen. She has a very clean, pure aura that makes one want to cherish her. I'm willing to love and care for her in the future. If you have any concerns or ideas, please feel free to speak up."

"Shh!"

Zhang Wanzhen only felt a stronger heat instantly sweeping across her cheeks and neck, and even her small earlobes turned red.

Her heartbeat, which had just calmed down a little after she handed over the milk tea, started beating wildly again - Chen Ming's words "I like her very much" and "Take good care of her" were like warm notes, striking directly on her heart.

The girl clasped her hands tightly together on her knees, her knuckles turning slightly white from the strain. She had no idea where to put her hands. Although she felt so embarrassed she almost wanted to crawl into a hole, because the topic centered on herself, she forced herself to concentrate, listening carefully to every word, afraid to miss a single word.

Zhang Yunyi's smile widened upon hearing this, with a look of understanding and satisfaction that said, "As expected."

"Brother Chen is a man of few words. Now that we've come to this, I won't beat around the bush."

She sat up straight, her tone becoming more serious. "It's of course wonderful that you and Wanzhen are both happy with each other. It's fate, and it's also Wanzhen's blessing. However," she changed the subject, her eyes filled with the sense of responsibility of a cousin, "Brother Chen, you've seen that Wanzhen is still young, naive, and has little social experience. As her older sister, I have to be more considerate and put more thought into her. So, I'd really like to hear how Brother Chen plans to take care of her, specifically? For example, in life, or in some practical aspects?"

She asked politely, but her intention was clear: to secure clear protection for her cousin.

Chen Ming was very insightful and naturally understood the deep meaning of Zhang Yunyi's words.

Zhang Wanzhen may be ignorant, but her cousin is obviously very clear about the essence of this relationship. She is trying to get decent "treatment" for the girl.

He didn't object to this kind of pragmatism; instead, he admired Zhang Yunyi's defense of her sister. So, without beating around the bush, he leaned back against the soft sofa, his posture calm and composed, his voice clear and firm:

"You can rest assured about this. I, Chen Ming's woman, will never let her suffer any injustice."

He glanced at the girl beside him who was so nervous that she almost held her breath, with a confident smile on his face.

"Well... I plan to give Wanzhen 40 yuan in pocket money every month, letting her spend it freely to buy her favorite clothes, bags, cosmetics, or anything she wants to try. She must have what other girls have; and if she wants something that other girls don't have, I will also find a way to let her have it. Do you think this arrangement reflects my sincerity?"

40?

One month? ?

The most shocked people were not Zhang Yunyi and Shi Ci, but Zhang Wanzhen - this number far exceeded her most optimistic imagination!

She raised her head suddenly, and her beautiful big eyes, which always seemed a little timid and hazy, were now wide open, filled with incredible shock and complete stupor.

The small pink mouth opened slightly unconsciously, and the whole person seemed to be under a spell, forgetting even to breathe.

In her originally simple worldview, Chen Ming's willingness to help solve the family's heavy debt, occasionally taking her out for a good meal, or giving her a decent gift was already the limit of "good" she could imagine.

She had never dared to hope that there would be such a huge number, and "every month", spoken lightly from his mouth, falling into her world and stirring up huge waves!