Chapter 29: Unlocking

One meal was all it took to leave Tang Xin completely broke.

Fuming, she returned home, secretly vowing that next time—no matter how she provoked Yue Yuze—if it happened during a meal, she’d make sure he paid the bill first!

When she got home and didn’t see Yue Yuze, she quietly asked the housekeeper.

The housekeeper replied, “Young Master has returned and should be in his room.”

That made sense to Tang Xin.

At this hour, he was probably showering or something. So, she went straight to her own room.

While preparing for a bath, Little Beauty reappeared. Tang Xin suddenly had a troubling thought: could Little Beauty see her while she bathed?

Doubt gnawed at her, so she asked directly.

Little Beauty replied, “I can’t see. I only perceive.”

Perceive, my foot… I don’t believe you!

But what could she do? If Little Beauty could see her, so be it—they were both women, after all.

However, Little Beauty added, “Who told you this system is female?”

Tang Xin: “…”

“…??” So you’re a man but have a woman’s voice? What kind of weirdo are you?!

Little Beauty: “Systems have no gender. I can be whatever I want to be.”

Tang Xin: “…” Incredible. Truly.

After finishing her bath and drying her hair, Little Beauty showed up again, endlessly persistent.

“New task. Earn fragments…”

“I’m not doing it!”

Little Beauty: “Don’t refuse so quickly. This time, completing the task will allow you to unlock the answer.”

“Really?” Tang Xin’s eyes widened in surprise.

Finally! The day she had been waiting for!

“Alright, what’s the task? Tell me.”

Little Beauty: “Within 30 minutes, you must successfully pin the male lead against the wall in his room and confess your love to him.”

… Thud!

Tang Xin bumped her head against the wardrobe.

Oh, come on… This is a death mission, isn’t it?

“Little Beauty, I value my life!”

“Don’t worry. Even if you die in this world, you’ll return to your original one.”

Hearing this, Tang Xin thought it over and found it somewhat reassuring.

“Fine. Under your instigation, I’m willing to court death. Just make sure to collect my body afterward.” Tang Xin adjusted the red nightgown she wore. The deep V neckline hung loosely, revealing just enough to be tantalizingly alluring.

Perfect. The epitome of a shameless femme fatale.

Leaving her room, Tang Xin marched toward Yue Yuze’s room with determination. She raised her hand and knocked on the door. Before long, a deep male voice came from inside: “Come in.”

She pushed the door open, realizing it wasn’t locked. To be cautious—just in case she provoked him enough to get killed—she left the door ajar for a quick escape if needed.

As she stepped into the inner room, she found Yue Yuze seated at his desk with his laptop open, seemingly working on something important. When he noticed her, he lazily glanced up, his sharp gaze sweeping over her.

“Do you need something?” he asked, his tone indifferent.

“Ah… about the bill from dinner…” Tang Xin stammered as she approached.

There were no chairs nearby.

So she leaned slightly against the edge of the desk, perching half on it. This bold move successfully caught Yue Yuze’s attention.

However, he merely cast her a cursory glance, seemingly unwilling to engage further. “I’ll have someone transfer the money to you tomorrow,” he said dismissively.

Then, without another word, his focus returned to the laptop screen.

For Tang Xin, initiating a wall slam in this situation was… incredibly hard!

But the answer that would allow her to return to her original world couldn’t wait. Tonight, she had to know!

Completing the task of pinning the male lead against the wall would give her enough fragments to unlock the answer. So… there was no turning back now!

She suddenly stood up and made an exaggerated adjustment to her neckline. Perfect… now everything was almost on display!

Are you scared yet?

… Though truth be told, she was terrified.

Her bold action made Yue Yuze’s expression darken visibly. His handsome face turned cold and stormy.

But she couldn’t delay any longer. If she waited, he’d throw her out.

“Mr. Yue…”

“Ah Ze.”

Yue Yuze: “…”

Tang Xin closed the distance, placing one foot on the wall behind his chair and bracing one hand on the chair’s backrest. Her neckline plunged forward, offering an unobstructed view for anyone inclined to look.

Yue Yuze narrowed his eyes, gazing calmly at the woman’s blatantly reckless behavior.

He watched silently, curious to see what she planned to do.

Then, as his hand began to rise, their eyes met. Tang Xin quickly lowered her head, her soft lips landing on his cool, thin ones.

“You…”

“Ah Ze, do you know? From the moment I first saw you, I fell hopelessly in love. In my entire life, I’ve never been moved by a man. But the moment I saw you, I couldn’t help but feel my heart stir. Loving someone is such a simple thing. It only takes a moment… just a glance…”

Tang Xin cried out in pain.

She had been unceremoniously grabbed and tossed aside.

She landed flat on the carpet, sprawled out like a starfish. Thankfully, the carpet was thick enough; otherwise, she might have ended up seriously injured!

“Ugh… Oww… Why do you have to be so rough? All I did was kiss you and confess my feelings. Did you really need to go that far? Are you even a man anymore…”

Suddenly, the man leaned in close.

He grabbed her chin, forcing her to look up at him.

Tang Xin: “…” You… Are you planning to turn the tables on me?

But the next moment, his voice was cold and full of ridicule as he said, “Tang Xin, what kind of nonsense are you scheming this time?”