NOVEL WEB Chapter 6: The Birthday Banquet Begins
[System! Get to work!]
[I just participated in a plot, so I should be able to sign in now!]
[Hurry up!]
That evening, after returning to his room, Ye Liuyun eagerly contacted his system.
The full-level Bajiquan he obtained from the last sign-in was already impressive, and he couldn't wait to see what reward he would get next.
...
At the same time—
"System?"
Ye Liuyun's voice once again reached Yao Huaimeng's ears.
After returning to her office, Yao Huaimeng had stopped working on documents. Instead, she found herself browsing information about web novels on her phone.
Throughout her childhood, she had been focused on studying and never had the time to read novels. Now, after spending the entire afternoon recovering from her earlier shock, she finally realized just how outrageous some of these novel settings were.
It was as if the authors wrote them without using their brains.
"The system should be a golden finger (cheat ability), right?"
From what she had gathered, the system was essentially a plug-in, an overpowered cheat that gave the protagonist unfair advantages.
So… did Ye Liuyun have one too?
The thought made Yao Huaimeng even more curious about what reward he would obtain.
...
"Sign-in successful! Reward obtained: Full-Level Medical Skills!"
As soon as Ye Liuyun's words fell, the system quickly responded.
A flood of medical and pharmacological knowledge surged into his brain.
[Damn, full-level medical skills?!]
[That's insane!]
[I might be the world's top doctor now!]
Despite how simple the words "full-level medical skills" sounded, the knowledge and skill they represented were anything but ordinary.
Yao Huaimeng, overhearing his thoughts, was equally stunned.
"Is this the peak of medical expertise?"
She understood that in reality, even the most talented doctors spent a lifetime mastering their craft, yet Ye Liuyun had gained such profound knowledge in mere seconds.
So this was the power of the system?
It was terrifying.
Compared to this, even the so-called male protagonist seemed insignificant.
[Oh, right!]
Another thought surfaced in Ye Liuyun's mind.
[In a few days, it will be Yao Huaimeng's grandfather's birthday! That's the second plot point!]
[As long as I attend, I can get another sign-in opportunity!]
[Hmm… What happens in this event?]
Yao Huaimeng immediately perked up.
Her grandfather's birthday? Now she wanted to know what would happen.
[Eh, whatever!]
But then—
[It doesn't really matter. As long as I show up, the details aren't important.]
[Time to sleep!]
Ye Liuyun quickly dismissed the thought and drifted off.
However, Yao Huaimeng felt completely different.
This guy!
He had successfully piqued her curiosity—only to leave her hanging!
She almost lost her mind in frustration.
"This annoying guy!"
Next time they met, she swore she wouldn't let him off so easily!
...
A few days later, the event arrived.
Since it was only a birthday celebration, Zhao Haoqian didn't bring a large entourage. Instead, he took only Ye Liuyun along.
That suited Ye Liuyun just fine—he wouldn't have to find an excuse to witness the upcoming drama.
Yao Huaimeng's grandfather, Yao Zhenshan, was a prominent figure in Haicheng with a net worth of over ten billion. Naturally, his birthday celebration attracted many high-profile guests from elite circles.
"Grandpa Yao!"
As Zhao Haoqian arrived, the crowd instinctively parted for him. His status as a wealthy young master was unmistakable.
"Ah, it's Haoqian!"
Yao Zhenshan greeted him with a warm smile.
He was well aware of Zhao Haoqian's pursuit of his granddaughter, but he had never interfered. Despite the Zhao family's immense wealth, he refused to push Yao Huaimeng into an arranged relationship. He believed in letting his granddaughter make her own choices.
"Grandpa Yao, I've prepared a small gift for you!"
Saying this, Zhao Haoqian retrieved a small box.
"You didn't have to go to such trouble again," Yao Zhenshan remarked. He was used to receiving expensive gifts from Zhao Haoqian.
"It's nothing extravagant this time," Zhao Haoqian replied with a smile.
He opened the box, revealing a palm-sized wooden gourd engraved with the word "Longevity."
"They call this a Wenwan (antique-style collectible). It's not particularly valuable, just something for you to enjoy."
"???"
The gift was unexpected.
In the past, Zhao Haoqian only ever gave expensive things, prioritizing price over thoughtfulness.
"He's changed," Yao Zhenshan thought.
Surprised but pleased, he took the gourd in his hands and examined it. It had a nice feel to it, and he genuinely liked it.
"As long as Grandpa Yao likes it!"
Seeing his gift well-received, Zhao Haoqian beamed with satisfaction.
The gift-giving continued, but Zhao Haoqian stepped aside with Ye Liuyun.
"Liu Yun, you did great this time!"
If not for Ye Liuyun's advice, he would have continued gifting expensive but meaningless things.
"By the way, I heard you don't have a house yet."
"Uh… not exactly," Ye Liuyun admitted. Technically, he lived in Zhao Haoqian's mansion, but he didn't own a place himself.
With a wave of his hand, Zhao Haoqian made a decision.
"Don't worry about it! I'll have the finance team arrange to buy you a house today. Oh, and I'll throw in a car too!"
"..."
[Good lord, is this really the villain?!]
[Giving away a house… and a car?!]
[I love this job!]
Same old foolish young master!
Meanwhile, Yao Huaimeng—dressed in a luxurious gown—had been searching for Ye Liuyun.
The moment she tuned into his inner thoughts, she couldn't help but smirk.
A house and a car?
If that's what he wanted, she could give him those too!
"Grandpa!"
"Ah, Huai Meng is here!"
Seeing his granddaughter, Yao Zhenshan's smile grew even wider.
"You must be tired of all the work you've had lately, yet you still came to celebrate this old man's birthday. I truly appreciate it!"
"Grandpa, what are you saying?"
When facing her grandfather, Yao Huaimeng's icy demeanor melted away.
"No matter how busy I am, I'll never miss your birthday!"