Tang Song rested his elbow on the car window edge, watching the lights illuminate floor by floor until they stopped on the fourth floor. He quietly observed for two minutes before looking away and stretching in the car.

There was no denying that today had been exhausting, either driving or exploring scenic spots. Fortunately, he had a beautiful beautician friend accompanying him.

The side task [My First Car] was finally completed, which was a cause for celebration.

The conditions for the [Betting Agreement] task were still unmet, as expected. If Zhao Yaqian were that easy to win over, she wouldn't be single, and might have had several boyfriends by now. From her appearance alone, she was an exceptionally attractive girl, her looks and figure surpassing many internet models. Such a girl was never short of admirers in her professional and personal life. There was the Mercedes-driving Mr. Li and other classmates and colleagues she mentioned in conversation.

It was unrealistic to expect her to fall for him after just a few weeks and a day out together.

Tang Song took one last glance at the fourth-floor direction before stepping on the clutch and starting the engine. The car's engine purred as the LED headlights illuminated the road ahead, and he slowly drove away.

...

He Liting glanced at Zhao Yaqian, who had just walked in and complained, "You said you'd be back by six, but it's so late now. I thought you were kidnapped."

Zhao Yaqian changed her shoes and cheerfully swayed her body, "Thanks for worrying about me, Ting Ting. I'm fine. I was just really tired from today and took a nap in the car."

"You guys didn't do anything, did you?" He Liting suspiciously pointed at her bottom.

"Stop pointing! Can't I just have a good male friend?" Zhao Yaqian's face turned red as she mumbled a few words, then placed the bag she was holding onto the coffee table, "Help yourself. Consider it payback for the fruits I owe you."

He Liting opened the bag and exclaimed, "Wow, you’re being so generous? These are 50 yuan per kilogram strawberries, big cherries that cost over 100 yuan per kilogram, and these plums..."

Before she finished speaking, Zhao Yaqian grabbed the bag and hugged it, "You can have some, but I need a favor!"

He Liting rolled her eyes, "Look at you, so eager."

"I'm just broke. Tomorrow is the credit card payment day!" Zhao Yaqian shivered at the thought of it.

"How much do you need?"

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"Okay, I'll transfer it to you later."

"Thanks, Ting Ting! I’ll wash your clothes this month!" Zhao Yaqian gratefully hugged her and handed her a handful of cherries.

"These are really sweet." As He Liting ate the cherries, she asked curiously, "Tell me about your day."

Zhao Yaqian took off her jacket, sat cross-legged on the sofa, and opened her photo album, excitedly recounting her day—roadside scenery, the ink-wash-style Hui Garden, a picnic at Happy Island, tulips at the botanical garden...

When she finally finished, He Liting frowned and asked, "Yaqian, do you really want to continue developing this relationship?"

"I told you, we're just friends."

"He carefully planned the trip, bought your favorite snacks and drinks, and these expensive fruits, treating you so well. What do you think he's after?"

"After...after..." Zhao Yaqian stammered, avoiding eye contact.

"He's after your body!" He Liting said firmly.

After a long silence, Zhao Yaqian sighed, "Ting Ting, I just think Brother Song is a really good person. I enjoy being with him. I haven't thought about...that."

"Even if you haven't, he definitely has!" He Liting pinched her cheek, "You're only 19, just entering society. In the future, more people will chase you, people better than him a hundred times over."

Zhao Yaqian opened her mouth but didn’t know how to respond.

"He drives a cheap car, can't afford a house in Yan City, and is just an average guy." He Liting pointed at the fruits on the table, "Taking you out for a day might mean he has to skimp and save for a long time."

Zhao Yaqian couldn't help but say, "Brother Song is a programmer with a decent salary. He occasionally takes on private work. It's not as bad as you think."

"Alright, I won't argue with you."

The atmosphere turned silent.

After a while, He Liting ruffled her hair and said, "I’m just looking out for you, afraid you'll get hurt. Your mom was scammed out of so much money. Those debts will fall on you. If you really find a boyfriend like Tang Song, it'll ruin him too. You two would never last."

"Then...what should I do?" Tears welled up in Zhao Yaqian's eyes, ready to spill at the mention of her family's huge debt.

He Liting quickly handed her a tissue, "Since you think he's a good person, keep being friends, but maintain your distance. Don't let him get any romantic ideas. If he asks you out again, make excuses to avoid him. Reject him once or twice, and he'll get the message, like Zhang Wensheng did."

Wiping her tears, Zhao Yaqian dejectedly nodded, "I understand."

"Beep—" The WeChat notification sounded.

[Tang Song: "Got home safely. I feel like my driving skills improved today. Next time, we can visit an even farther scenic spot."]

Zhao Yaqian bit her lip, wanting to say a lot, but ended up replying, "Thanks for today."

...

At Qingxin Homestead.

Tang Song took a serious hot shower, sat on the sofa, opened the system interface, and entered the warehouse.

A shiny [Vehicle Gift Package] awaited him inside.

A car worth up to 500,000 yuan!

Excited, Tang Song quickly thought of the most expensive models—Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6L, BMW 5 Series...

Of course, since the model selection was random, without any luck-boosting items, his chances of getting a grand prize were slim.

Taking a deep breath, he selected the [Vehicle Gift Package] and opened it.

[Model selection in progress...]

[Congratulations, player, you've obtained a "BMW 330i M Sport Night Edition."]

[BMW 330i M Sport Night Edition]: 2.0T, 245 horsepower, 8-speed automatic transmission, 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, equipped with Harman Kardon audio, head-up display, and unique M Sport Night Edition design for an exhilarating driving experience.

[Note: An order has been placed. Please contact the BMW 4S dealership in Yan City to pick it up and specify the exterior and interior colors.]