While Ning Xiaoyu kept an eye on Ning Yuwei’s movements, she asked, “So, what exactly are they planning to do?”

The love system sounded indignant, 〖What else could they do? These people always recycle the same old tricks, don’t they?〗

For some people, the process didn’t matter. Even if the methods were subpar, as long as the results met expectations, it was good enough.

Although the love system didn’t explain explicitly, Ning Xiaoyu instantly understood.

But why did she have to understand so quickly? It felt like she knew way too much.

Ning Xiaoyu was momentarily speechless. “The runaway little prince sure has a lot of people after him.”

Love System: ……

〖Love System: He’s not a ‘little’ prince anymore! Also, he’s a mature big prince now! （Super loud）.〗

If he was already a mature big prince, shouldn’t he be solving his own problems?

Ning Xiaoyu couldn’t be bothered to deal with the love system and quickly made her choice.

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As the protagonist of the day, Lu Jingdu wore a tailored white suit, accentuating his refined features and regal demeanor. Surrounded by countless guests, all smiling as they offered their birthday wishes and exchanged pleasantries, he was undoubtedly the center of attention.

He truly was the most dazzling star of the event.

If only he weren’t so prone to trouble, Ning Xiaoyu might have found this scene rather picturesque.

But unfortunately…… Lu Jingdu was like a trouble magnet.

Setting aside her soda, Ning Xiaoyu muttered a quick word to Shen Yueyue before heading toward Lu Jingdu. However, before she could reach him, a waiter beat her to it and approached Lu Jingdu first.

The waiter’s movements seemed natural, but with a slight flick of his arm, the entire tray of red wine spilled onto Lu Jingdu’s pristine white suit.

A crisp clinking sound filled the air as glasses collided. A few tumbled to the floor, but thanks to the carpet, they didn’t shatter. Still, the wine splattered everywhere.

The entire hall fell silent for a few seconds.

The prince-like white suit Lu Jingdu wore was instantly ruined.

Red wine dripped steadily from his jacket, soaking into the fabric in uneven patches. It was no longer wearable.

In moments, a puddle of red wine formed around him.

The waiter, clearly handpicked for this task, had remarkable acting skills. Realizing he had succeeded, he immediately bowed his head, wearing a panicked expression. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to.” Of course, he hadn’t meant to— he had done it on purpose.

Guests muttered in frustration, “How clumsy can you be?”

“What’s wrong with you?”

“You’ve ruined his suit. Can you even afford to replace it?”

Despite being drenched in wine, Lu Jingdu remained remarkably composed. Though he looked rather disheveled, his demeanor remained calm and noble, as if nothing could ruffle him, even at his own birthday party.

His aunt quickly stepped in. “Jingdu, your suit is ruined. Just go to one of the empty rooms and change. Don’t keep the guests waiting for too long.”

Lu Jingdu responded with an impassive “Hmm”, then strode toward the elevator under the curious gazes of the guests.

For the convenience of the attendees, the Lu family had reserved all the second-floor rooms. There were plenty of empty ones.

As soon as Ning Xiaoyu saw him leave, she promptly decided to follow.

That’s right, she had chosen option b for her latest love mission!

She planned to warn Lu Jingdu so he could avoid this trouble altogether.

Still, the runaway prince needed to learn how to grow on his own! She would only help him this much.

〖Love System: Woman, you’re heartless!〗

Ning Xiaoyu: I’m already being very considerate!

Just as the elevator doors were about to close, Ning Xiaoyu stepped in.

The doors shut, leaving only her and Lu Jingdu inside.

Lu Jingdu seemed slightly surprised to see her but said nothing. It wasn’t unusual for guests to head to the second floor to rest, after all.

He gave her a small nod as a greeting but remained silent. Despite it being his birthday, he didn’t seem particularly cheerful. His suit was a mess, giving him a sort of disheveled elegance.

The elevator reeked of wine and Ning Xiaoyu couldn’t help thinking that if someone squeezed his suit, they might be able to fill a few glasses of red wine on the spot.

Noticing they were alone, Ning Xiaoyu sighed lightly and said with heartfelt seriousness, “Boys should learn to protect themselves when they’re out.”

Lu Jingdu: “???”

He looked puzzled at first but quickly caught on.

A flash of surprise crossed his eyes, and just as he was about to respond, Ning Xiaoyu pulled a small bottle of pepper spray from her crossbody bag. With a solemn expression, she offered it to him. “Maybe you’ll need this?”

Lu Jingdu: “……”

The love system screamed in excitement, 〖Girl, you still care about the movie king after all!〗

Caring meant offering pepper spray? Didn’t the system just accuse her of being heartless a moment ago?

Ning Xiaoyu had come to terms with the fact that no matter how advanced the system’s programming was, it couldn’t match the complexity of human emotions. Its strange enthusiasm was something she had long since accepted.

Lu Jingdu stared at the tiny bottle of pepper spray, noticing the ‘For Women’ label on it. After three seconds of silence, he replied, “Thanks, but no need.”

Ning Xiaoyu pursed her lips. “Then you—”

“Ding!” The elevator reached the second floor, and the doors opened just in time.

Lu Jingdu didn’t step out immediately. Instead, he lowered his head and sent a text message to his assistant, instructing him to come upstairs. Though he had already informed a few bodyguards, the assistant could bring him a fresh suit.

After sending the message, he turned to Ning Xiaoyu and said, “There are plenty of empty rooms on this floor. If you want to rest, feel free to pick one. Dial 222 on the landline to request free fruit and snacks. The tiramisu here is quite good, you should try it.”

〖Love System: It’s the first time the movie king has said so much to someone! Every story starts with ‘You’re an exception.’ Wuwuwu, it’s so sweet! Really sweet!〗

Ning Xiaoyu let the words of the love system go in one ear and out the other. She nodded and said, “Got it. Hurry up and change your clothes.”

The love system replied in a melancholic tone, 〖The movie king has a slight obsession with cleanliness. With his clothes this dirty, he won’t just change, he’ll definitely take a shower!〗

Ning Xiaoyu shrugged. So, whether Lu Jingdu was taking a shower or just changing clothes, what did it have to do with her?

After all, she had already completed the love mission by reminding the movie king to prepare early.

Now, she could gracefully retreat.

In just a few days, she had accumulated quite a few love points, which showed how frequently the love system issued missions.

Sooner or later, she was bound to go on strike a couple of times!

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Ning Xiaoyu chose a room and immediately dialed 222. Shortly, the hotel receptionist answered and asked, “Hello, how may I assist you?”

Ning Xiaoyu didn’t hold back. “Please send a glass of orange juice, a serving of tiramisu, and some fruit to Room 2106.”

“Of course. Is there anything else you need?”

“That’s all.”

After hanging up, Ning Xiaoyu stretched out comfortably on the bed, waiting for her post-meal dessert to arrive.

Although she seemed to have eaten quite a bit earlier, the food had been small and delicate. She didn’t dare serve herself too many times, so, in reality, she hadn’t eaten enough.

She turned on the TV and began watching a drama while waiting for her order.

The hotel staff were efficient, delivering her order in no time.

She eagerly took a bite of the tiramisu, but before she could take a second, the love system’s angry voice rang in her ears again, 〖Girl, the movie king’s personal assistant’s account received a seven-figure transfer just yesterday. Surely you know what that implies! The movie king gave his assistant his room number and told him to stand guard outside, but, unfortunately, the assistant will never show up……

Right now, you can:

A. Improvise to achieve the perfect result!

B. Knock on the door and stay in the movie king’s room until he finishes showering!

C. Knock on the door and stay in the movie king’s room until someone delivers his new suit and he changes clothes!〗

Ning Xiaoyu was genuinely puzzled. “So, what’s the difference between options b and c?”

The love system rubbed its figurative hands together. 〖There’s a big difference between the options! Girl, every stage of life presents countless choices. The moment you make a different choice, your future can change. Sometimes, those changes may seem minor, but other times, they can be significant enough to lead you down an entirely different path. So, never underestimate any option.〗

After all, even a tiny butterfly flapping its wings could cause a storm.

The love system swore solemnly, 〖I know I’ve been issuing missions frequently lately, but there have been a lot of unusual circumstances! I promise to give you a whole day off! Not a single mission for an entire day!〗

But what good was just one day off?

Still, Ning Xiaoyu thought she might as well see this through to the end. She had already helped so much. It wouldn’t make sense to give up halfway.

Otherwise, wouldn’t all her previous efforts go to waste?

It just so happened that she knew Lu Jingdu’s room number, as he had personally told her.

As they were about to part ways at the elevator, Lu Jingdu mentioned that she could come find him if anything came up.

Ning Xiaoyu left her room and headed to Lu Jingdu’s door.

The love system grew so excited that its internal circuits almost overheated.

It didn’t dare offer any suggestions now, afraid that the host might deviate from the script and pick an unexpected answer.

Although options b and c seemed similar, the time spent in the room and the scenes she might witness would differ.

Unfortunately, the system’s permissions were limited, so it couldn’t set three identical options.

Knock on the door. She had to knock on the door and enter the movie king’s room! Technically speaking, they’d then be in the same hotel room at the same time.

Under the love system’s eager anticipation, Ning Xiaoyu calmly sat down cross-legged right in front of Lu Jingdu’s door. She rested her hands on her knees and said seriously to the system, “Don’t worry. With me guarding here, no one can cause any trouble!”

As she spoke, she pulled out a large handful of pecans and a plastic bag from her pocket and began cracking and eating them right at the movie king’s door.

After tackling so many multiple-choice missions lately, she figured she could use the nuts to boost her brainpower.

Love System: “???”

So, the ‘improvise to achieve the perfect result’ option could be done like this?

Why was it always different from what it had imagined?!