Chapter 304 - 214: I Sell My Skills, Not My Body

He told Hu Mei he would think about it and give her an answer within three days.

Yang Hui planned to first check out the piece of land Serene had mentioned, along with the office building that was already constructed on it. According to Serene, the building was 19 stories tall with 2,000 square meters of space per floor—more than enough for a future national headquarters. His new brand certainly wouldn’t need that much office space at the start, so he considered moving Yanghe Commerce there instead.

Of course, even between sister companies, business was business. He’d pay the proper rent. Besides, having them in one place would make them easier for Yang Hui to manage.

As it happened, Serene sent him a message asking when he had time to see the site. Yang Hui was free, so he decided to head over immediately. He hadn’t seen Serene in a few days, and he couldn’t help but recall her delicate features and fiery figure, feeling a rush of heat.

Just then, Hu Mei sent another message:

"Sheep into the Tiger’s Mouth: No worries, take your time thinking about it. My mom said she won’t renew the other leases for now and will wait for you. This spot is easy to rent, so don’t worry about it being empty even if you don’t end up using it."

Yang Hui thanked her again. ’Aunt Zheng and her family are really great people,’ he thought. ’They’re looking out for me and are even worried I might feel pressured.’

At that moment, a message box from the system suddenly popped up. He clicked it open and was instantly dumbfounded:

[DING~ Host has developed a favorable impression of Hu Mei. As Hu Mei meets the system’s "Main Heroine" standard, a special mission is hereby issued:

Mission: Engage in intimate activity with the main heroine, Hu Mei. (Intimacy is defined as the exchange of bodily fluids.)

Reward 1: 100 million Chinese Yuan.

Bonus Reward: Character Status—Limitless Stamina (LV. 1)]

’Damn it, is this system blind? How could it possibly think I have a thing for Hu Mei? Okay, fine, maybe I have a *favorable impression* of her, but it’s not romantic! What the hell kind of mission is this, telling me to have an "exchange of bodily fluids"? The description is so vague, but I can only take it to mean one of two things: kissing or sleeping with her.’

’That Unemployment Value system forcing me to constantly find jobs and then get fired was one thing—at least I got fired through my own skill. But this is going too far. I refuse. I have to refuse. I’ll sell my talents, not my body.’

’The thought of being with a woman who weighs over 220 pounds... I’d rather die. It’s not that I’m prejudiced against overweight people, I’m just not into that. It completely goes against my type.’

’But then I looked at the reward. The 100 million Chinese Yuan was whatever; at my current rate, I could earn that in a few months. But that Character Status... now *that* was tempting. Just think about it: Limitless Stamina! Even if it was only LV. 1, meaning it wasn’t the final version, the boost to my abilities would be incredible. It was a system product, after all.’

’I’m already exceptionally gifted in that area—Liu Shasha wouldn’t have nicknamed me Yang Dingtian otherwise, and I wouldn’t have been able to completely dominate Shen Meng and Zhu Jing. But what man would ever complain about having *too much* ability down there? Besides, the system’s "Limitless Stamina" probably wasn’t just for sex. It would be a massive help for my work and everyday life too.’

’Too bad, too bad. If only the target were Serene, it’d be a different story. And just like that, the hypocrisy of my whole "I’ll sell my talents, not my body" proclamation was laid bare. I *was* willing to sell out; I just had to be picky about the client.’

’But Hu Mei was out of the question. When it came to people or things I didn’t like, no temptation in the world could sway me. So, I decided to treat this system mission like a fart in the wind and forget about it.’

’I couldn’t figure out the system’s criteria for its "Main Heroine" standard. I could sort of understand why Shen Meng qualified and activated a mission before—she was stunningly beautiful and had an excellent personality. But Hu Mei weighed over 220 pounds. I couldn’t imagine how someone that large had anything to do with being attractive.’

’I don’t get it. I just don’t get it. What a waste of a great mission.’

This was Yang Hui’s first time driving to the industrial park in the Economic Development Zone. It was factories and more factories, mostly home appliance plants that occupied over a thousand mu and spanned several traffic lights. There were also companies in the photovoltaic and energy storage industries.

Ah, he finally saw a few apparel companies. The nearest residential area was over three kilometers away, so the roads were nearly empty of cars and people. His Mercedes-Benz E-Class made quick work of the distance, and he soon arrived at the address Serene had sent.

It was a self-contained industrial park. The large characters outside the main gate read: QINGJIANG RUQING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Yang Hui recognized the company; they made water purifiers and were quite large—a well-known local brand in Qingjiang. ’This must be their new factory complex,’ he thought. ’The office building is already finished, so why are they selling it? Their business is doing so well, they can’t be desperate enough for cash to sell off land.’

’Besides, industrial land isn’t that valuable, and the transfer process is a huge pain. Selling it wouldn’t solve any major financial problems.’ The main gate was open, so he could drive right in. He guessed Serene was probably already inside.

Once inside the complex, he spotted Serene’s white Range Rover from a distance. He parked next to her, and she stepped out of the driver’s side.

She was wearing a white T-shirt, loose wide-leg jeans, and a pair of Gucci sneakers.

Yang Hui suspected she deliberately wore such loose-fitting clothes to hide her hourglass figure, which was more stunning than a supermodel’s. But with her prominent bust and the distinct, full curve of her hips, her efforts were clearly in vain.

"The office building has already been renovated inside. Let’s go have a look."

Serene called out to him as soon as he got out of the car. Hearing the interior was already finished made Yang Hui even more confused. ’Why would Ruqing Technology agree to sell?’

He followed her inside. As they walked, she gave him a tour, and a delicate fragrance drifted to Yang Hui’s nose—the scent of expensive perfume mingled with her own natural musk.