Chapter 13: Sponsored Clothing

“Ding! Zhao Xiangjun detected as meeting the criteria. Activating the Opposite-Sex Blessing Mechanism.”

【Opposite-Sex Blessing Rules

1. For any amount spontaneously spent on the host by an opposite-sex individual recognized by the system, the system will reward the host with a sum equal to the amount spent multiplied by that individual’s Dedication Value and the host’s Minimum Subsistence Level, which will be deposited into a personal consumption fund for that individual.

2. Each individual’s consumption fund is restricted to use solely for that person and may not be diverted for other purposes.

3. The host must not, in any way, request or induce the opposite-sex individual to spend money on them; otherwise, all such rewards will be canceled.】

Huh? What the hell, a new system feature? Chen Xiao opened the system interface

【Opposite-Sex Blessing Fund: Zhao Xiangjun (Dedication Value: 96)】

【Occupation: Yirui Business Menswear - Gold Medal Sales Associate】

【Dedication Blessing Fund: 28,800 Yuan】

After reading it over a few times, he roughly understood what the "Opposite-Sex Dedication Blessing Fund" was. It meant this money was a special fund for her, to be spent only on her. But he couldn't figure out why it was Zhao Xiangjun.

Could she be the first person of the opposite sex willing to spend money on him? Looking at the figure of 28,800 below, it was easy to calculate that it came from the 300 yuan phone bill multiplied by her Dedication Value and his own Minimum Subsistence Level.

Could this money be used to pay off debts?

“The Opposite-Sex Blessing Fund can only be used for the consumption of that individual; it cannot be used to pay off debts!”

Having received the system’s reply, Chen Xiao understood a bit more. At the same time, he was stunned by Zhao Xiangjun’s Dedication Value of 96. It meant she had been fighting on the front lines of her current job for 96 years—yet she looked like she was only in her early twenties.

Besides, he and she were mere acquaintances; he had no opportunity to spend money on her. This fund seemed useless.

After eating and parting ways with Wang Jing, he pondered Wang Jing’s comment about his attire being too casual and sporty. He hadn't had the money to spend before, but now that he wasn't short on a few bucks, and since he happened to be at the mall, he decided to pick up a few things.

He wasn't someone who obsessively pursued luxury brands, so he headed to the menswear floor of Wansheng Mall. As soon as he stepped off the elevator, a beautiful sales associate smiled and called out, “Welcome to ‘Yirui’!”

“Yirui” was considered a mid-to-high-end business menswear brand. Chen Xiao browsed for a bit, and a beautiful sales associate came over to offer service. Chen Xiao picked out a few items and went into the fitting room. When he came out, he found the staff member had changed. The woman saw Chen Xiao and immediately laughed, “Oh, handsome, you followed her to the store? Didn't manage to get her WeChat?”

Chen Xiao was startled, then realized this sales associate must have been eating with Zhao Xiangjun. This store happened to be where Zhao Xiangjun worked. No wonder he felt like he had heard the brand name before; he had seen it on the system interface earlier.

He shook his head and said, “Didn't get it!”

The woman said, “I figured as much. So many people chase her every day for her WeChat, but I’ve never seen her add anyone. Even clients only get the corporate WeChat!”

“Do you want me to call her and create another opportunity for you?” the sales associate giggled.

Call her? Chen Xiao thought that might be good; he could give her the money and explain the misunderstanding!

“You’ll have to wait a moment. She’s being pestered by a customer over there! A client is trying to add her private WeChat, saying if she adds him, he’ll buy 10,000 yuan worth of clothes!”

Chen Xiao was speechless. Was this even buying clothes?

“I’ll go call her; it’ll be a good way to help her out of a tight spot!” The sales associate greeted Chen Xiao and went to call Zhao Xiangjun.

Chen Xiao stayed in the fitting area and picked out two items totaling 2,500 yuan, planning to pay Zhao Xiangjun back and have her help him pay for them.

Before long, a visibly annoyed Zhao Xiangjun arrived. Seeing Chen Xiao, she said helplessly, “Big brother, what are you doing?”

Chen Xiao said, “Zhao Xiangjun, I have internet now. I’m paying you back!”

Zhao Xiangjun rolled her eyes. This guy had no money but was obsessed with saving face. She said speechlessly, “I know you have money. How about you don’t pay me back for now? Just pay me when you get your commission, okay? I’m begging you!”

“No, listen to me, I really have money. Look, I’m even planning to buy a suit!”

Zhao Xiangjun looked at him with a look of utter despair: “Chen Xiao, you’re something else. You’re just going to keep milking me, aren't you? Fine, I’ll sponsor another suit for you.”

She reached out, snatched the clothes from Chen Xiao’s hands, and turned to walk toward the counter. Chen Xiao quickly followed.

“Cashier, put this on my tab. Wrap it up for this gentleman to take!”

Chen Xiao had a headache. Am I that kind of person? Why do you think I’m such a deadbeat? And with your standoffish personality, why are you so indiscriminately generous with your sympathy?

Thinking back from last night until now, she had been like this—paying for him at the drop of a hat. What kind of person was she?

“I really have money. I’ll pay for it right now!”

“Do me a favor! Can’t you see I’m busy? Just take it and go, okay? I still have to attend to customers!” After saying that, she went off to serve a male customer.

Chen Xiao helplessly said to the cashier, “Miss, I’ll pay for these clothes!”

The cashier looked at him curiously and said, “What are you to Xiangjun? She’s giving you clothes directly. This is the first time I’ve seen this!”

“No, I don’t need her to give them to me. I’m paying!”

“Xiangjun already said so. Who would dare take your money? Besides, she’s already used up her employee discount quota!”

She explained that every employee had one 20% off discount quota per season.

He couldn't pay even if he wanted to. He prepared to find Zhao Xiangjun, but the cashier said, “Don’t bother her right now. A customer wants to add her private WeChat and spend 10,000 yuan. She refused, and the customer went to complain to the store manager!”

Chen Xiao was startled and asked with concern, “Will she be okay?”

The cashier chuckled, “What could happen? Before, there was a customer who said if she added his WeChat, he’d spend 100,000 yuan. She didn't add him, and nothing happened. It’s been so long, everyone is used to it!”

“It’s just buying clothes, is it really that serious?” Chen Xiao was speechless.

“You should just go. She’s busy all day and doesn't have time to entertain you. Plus, you should know her personality—once she says something, she basically never takes it back!”

Know her personality? What is there to know? From last night until now, it had been one misunderstanding after another. Chen Xiao was completely bewildered. When he was a penniless loser, people treated him like a big spender!

Now that he was actually a big spender, he was being treated like a penniless loser pretending to be rich.

“Ding! Detected that target Zhao Xiangjun has spontaneously spent 2,000 yuan on the host. Rewarding the host with 192,000 yuan for the Zhao Xiangjun Special Dedication Blessing Fund! Fund balance: 220,800 yuan!”

Well, I guess I’m just saving money for her! Chen Xiao walked out of the “Yirui” clothing store just as the system’s reward notification arrived.

Back at the apartment that night, Chen Xiao thought that when she returned, he would definitely explain everything clearly. This was a huge misunderstanding. While thinking about this, he leaned over the sink to wash his hair, but his phone accidentally fell into the sink and wouldn't turn on afterward.

This was truly fucking magical. Chen Xiao was filled with gloom.

The crucial thing was that at this moment, he heard footsteps and the sound of a door opening across the hall. He peeked through the peephole and saw Zhao Xiangjun had returned!