My Virtual Girlfriend

Thinking about it, Chen Yan couldn't help but open Yang Rou's character page with curiosity.

Upon opening the character page, what first caught Chen Yan's eye was the image of Yang Rou in a black women's suit, sitting behind the boss's desk.

In the photo, she had her hair tied up in a bun, with a faint smile on her face that made her look both intellectually feminine and gentle, yet bearing the demeanor of someone in a high position.

The first time Chen Yan saw this photo, he didn't think much of it, just that it closely resembled Yang Rou at the time.

But now looking at it again, Chen Yan suddenly realized in surprise, "Hey... isn't this the outfit Yang Rou wore after I established the domestic and international film and television business groups not long ago?"

Upon closer examination, Chen Yan found that not only was the outfit the same, even the desk looked familiar—as if it were the one currently in Yang Rou's office.

So... had he finally made Yang Rou reach her "ultimate" form?

It seemed like his efforts lately had been quite effective.

While thinking this, Chen Yan clicked on Yang Rou's completion reward.

With his click, a prompt immediately appeared in front of Chen Yan.

[Special Affection Completion Reward for Yang Rou: Randomly obtain the capability for one special item from the store.]

Chen Yan hadn't even fully registered the prompt when a wheel of fortune appeared on his phone screen.

The wheel had several sections, each marked with different special items. There was [Xiao Ha's Instant Camera], [Inner Heart Headphones], [Shining Firefly], and others like Stamina Potion, Energy Potion...

Before Chen Yan could take a closer look, the wheel began to spin on its own.

Colorful gleams flickered on the phone screen, brightening with a golden glow, and then an item resembling a card appeared in front of Chen Yan.

[Congratulations on obtaining the special capability "Strong Buy Card": Compulsory Purchase.]

[Compulsory Purchase: As long as you have the currency the other party can use, you can purchase the desired items forcefully at market price without needing their consent.]

[Capability Limitation: Cannot forcibly purchase multiple items at the same time; only after the previous compulsory purchase is successful can you purchase the next item.]

As this prompt appeared, Chen Yan saw a golden orb slowly materializing on the screen, the warm orb floating up and down in front of him.

Chen Yan, curious, reached out and tapped it lightly.

Instantly, the orb "whooshed" along his fingertip into his body.

In that moment, Chen Yan felt as if his body surged with new energy, and he embraced his phone, gradually falling asleep...

In the following two to three months, several "peculiar" incidents occurred globally.

A Chinese company made multiple inquiries in Northern Europe and finally purchased an unfinished flagship-class aircraft carrier for 1.2 billion, with plans to transform the vessel into a large-scale maritime comprehensive tourist facility.

Typically, such strategic weapons would not be sold by countries.

Yet, no one understood why, after over a week of research, Northern Europe agreed to the deal.

Subsequently, the Chinese company chartered multiple tugboats, towing the aircraft carrier back to China and handed it over to the nation...

During the same period, still this Chinese company, in Western Europe, managed to purchase high-end photolithography machinery along with its complete set of accessories and technology.

Normally, Western Europe would forbid such technology's export, but for reasons unknown, after multiple meetings, Western Europe consented to the sale...

Still this Chinese company, in North America...

Still this Chinese company...

...

Ever since gaining that [Compulsory Purchase] special ability, Chen Yan felt as though he had become different from before.

If before he was just a standard homebody, and after his Constitution +9, he was a national-level athlete, then after gaining this ability, he seemed to have exceeded the boundaries of humanity.

To put it simply... Chen Yan could now shatter car doors with his bare hands, just like Zhao Ying.

This strength surpassing the ordinary people made Chen Yan very curious about the power that had merged into his body.

All the abilities previously provided by the game system were attached to the game or had their effects through intermediaries such as items or creatures.

This was the first time Chen Yan had acquired a different kind of power.

Because he wanted to understand this power, Chen Yan took the initiative to complete the final conquest of He Mengxue.

He Mengxue was a "second-choice girlfriend" like Yang Rou, and after conquering her, Chen Yan should gain another ability.

Fortunately, the conquest of He Mengxue was not difficult.

In fact, it was quite simple.

Because she was just stuck at 199 points of affection, not encountering any major problems.

So during that time, Chen Yan made sure to take time out to date her, watch movies, dine together, encourage her, compliment her, give her gifts, and make her happy.

Women are actually quite easy to appease, and very emotional.

Though she didn't understand why Chen Yan had such a drastic change, He Mengxue genuinely succumbed under his sweet onslaught.

And it was not until this moment that Chen Yan realized why He Mengxue had been stuck at 199 points of affection without improvement.

Because in their acquaintance and interaction, it had always been the girl who was proactive, and Chen Yan passive.

The proud Qin Island Big Sister, with Chen Yan, had become a servile 'green tea bitch'.

But even a "green tea bitch" has dignity and pride.

Even though she loved Chen Yan madly, she always reserved a sense of clarity in her heart: one-sided love is doomed, and love only exists between two people.

So she took "199 steps" on her own, patiently waiting for Chen Yan to take that last final step.

In the end, Chen Yan indeed fulfilled her wish and took that final step...

Thus, everything proceeded naturally.

During the ultimate challenge's four stages, except for the second one "Seduction," which took more time, the rest were quickly accomplished.

Consequently, Chen Yan also got what he wanted: the second special ability, Potential Eyes.

[Potential Eyes: Whenever the player wishes, they can see through the potential of any individual, company, organization, financial product, etc...]

However, though he had gained a new ability, Chen Yan didn't feel any new changes in his body, whether because the second ability was relatively weaker or only the first special ability provided a larger amplification.

In contrast, this ability provided a massive boost to Chen Yan's career.

This ability perfectly complemented [Compulsory Purchase], making Chen Yan invincible in the business ocean.

This enabled Chen Yan to expand territories both domestically and internationally, slowly shaping his entertainment empire.

While his career soared, Chen Yan didn't forget his responsibility as a Chinese citizen.

He connected with the nation, claiming he had powerful influence overseas, but in reality, under the guise of another identity, he used his two special abilities to secretly procure various cutting-edge technologies for the nation, amassing strength for the future global hegemony...

While his career climbed peak after peak, Chen Yan didn't forget the people close to him...

...

Wutai Mountain.

Carrying Thousand Paper Cranes in his left hand and holding Zhao Ying's hand with his right, Chen Yan moved through the forest.

This was an unspoiled forest behind Wutai Mountain.

For ordinary people, this would be a challenge, but for the two with "special abilities," it was quite simple.

Following Thousand Paper Cranes, they walked an uncertain distance and after passing a large tree, what appeared before Chen Yan was a towering mountain peak shrouded in clouds.

The peak was lush green, wrapped in mist, with thriving vegetation and birds playing amongst the trees, almost like an Immortal Realm.

As Chen Yan marveled at the scenery before him, a plain-looking woman wearing training clothes approached from a distance.

Upon noticing Chen Yan, she paused momentarily, giving him a once over with a trace of curiosity in her eyes.

But she did not say much and instead focused on Zhao Ying.

"Ying Ying?"

Seeing the woman, Zhao Ying joyously chirped like a little bird, "Master~ I've come to see you."

Not surprised by Zhao Ying's reaction, the woman shook her head slightly, "I knew it would be like this. This child just doesn't listen."

Then, addressing Chen Yan, she said, "I know everything. Hand Ying Ying over to me. In two months, come here to pick her up."

After speaking, the woman didn't wait for Chen Yan's response, took Zhao Ying's hand, and turned to walk toward the verdant peak.

During the past six months, Chen Yan had heard all kinds of magical stories about Zhao Ying's master from her: flying through the air, breaking trees with a kick.

Even compared to Chen Yan now, her strength was much greater.

Chen Yan hadn't believed it at first, but now upon meeting this female master, he could instantly feel the overwhelming power in her. This made him believe it to some extent.

Seeing the woman leaving, Chen Yan quickly called out, "Hello. May I ask, how can I possess the same power as you?"

Hearing Chen Yan's question, the woman turned back with curiosity and countered, "Don't you already have it?"

"I already have it?" Chen Yan was utterly puzzled.

Seeing his expression, the woman paused for a moment, then as if she realized something, her face suddenly broke into a smile.

Laughing, she said, "Young man, you should believe in science. What special powers could there be in this world?"

As she spoke, she led Zhao Ying by the hand, stepping on thin air, ascending step by step to the top of the verdant peak in front of Chen Yan.

Chen Yan: ...??

While Chen Yan stared dumbfounded, a gentle voice reached his ear,

"Inner World, Spiritual Energy. That's what you wanted to know."

"It's a fantastical world distinct from the real one, filled with unknown powers."

"The laws of the world differ, incompatible with each other. Beings like you who can use special powers in the real world are one in a billion."

"You're a favorite of fate, why seek the source of it?"

"Can you let go of everything you have now, everyone around you, to chase after that elusive power?"

"What rises with cause will fall when it's gone, as flowers bloom and wither, returning to dust; let nature take its course..."

Hearing these philosophical words, Chen Yan suddenly felt an epiphany.

Right, knowing the cause behind everything I have is enough, why bother with the ultimate truth.

After all, the game hadn't harmed me; it changed my fate and showed me sights I'd never seen before.

So what's the point in seeking its origins?

Thinking this, Chen Yan bowed slightly towards the green peak and left the "Immortal Realm" with light steps.

Descending the mountain and returning to his car, Chen Yan picked up a document that had been inside, tore it up, and threw it out the window.

The torn documents blew in the wind, with only a few words barely visible on the scattered pieces: Sources of funds identified... Gain Capital World Group... Su Di...

...

Two months later, Chen Yan returned to Wutai Mountain.

Zhao Ying was already waiting there.

Seeing Chen Yan, Zhao Ying ran over joyfully like a small bird, her eyes lively, her form ethereal, like a sprite of the woods...

...

Another two months passed.

A low-key wedding was held in the Maldives.

There were no guests at the wedding, no family members, and not even a priest.

Just the wedding's main characters: one gentleman and five ladies.

The five ladies wore differently styled wedding dresses, each with a unique figure and demeanor, the only commonality being their extraordinary beauty.

Veiled, holding bouquets, they stood beside the gentleman, each one's face beaming with genuine happiness...

Especially the lady on the gentleman's arm in the middle.

She had a delicate oval face, large eyes, and lightly drawn eyebrows. Even in a wedding dress, she still looked innocent and cute, like the girl next door or a first love.

Not tall, about 1.6 meters, she was proportionately built, her upper body curves exaggerated by her form-fitting dress but remaining elegant, captivating anyone who looked her way.

Leaning on the gentleman's arm, her genuine smile made her eyes curve into crescent moons.

Her smile was confident and sunny, very sweet, and gave off a healing vibe...

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