Charm point maxed out, inheriting game assets

Chapter 1181: Chapter 454: Dream Flower Seed_3

The difficult problem was solved, Zheng Qiudong felt a sudden sense of relief, and his words became increasingly calm and composed, exuding a sense of confidence and ease with every move.

As the glasses were raised and clinked, the atmosphere gradually reached a climax.

Tang Song savored the fragrance of the fine wine while experiencing the unique “friendship from the game.”

…

A little past 9 PM.

The Rolls Royce drove out from Lanfeng International Hotel.

Tang Song leaned against the backseat, gazing out at the flickering city neon lights.

After a while, he took out his phone from his pocket and looked at the unread messages.

Besides a few work-related and casual chat messages, there was one from his junior high school classmate, Zhang Lei.

[Zhang Lei: “Tang Song, after the Mid-Autumn Festival, I will officially be transferred to Yan City headquarters. I have to binge drink with you when I’m there!”]

Tang Song crossed his legs and replied with a smile: “Sure, when you get here, I’ll show you around the glitz and glamour of Yan City.”

“Buzz buzz buzz—”

[Zhang Lei: “Then I shall wait for that! Actually, I could’ve been transferred last week, but unfortunately, our group subsidiary Zhongyun Dairy had a crisis, causing chaos within the company, and all administrative tasks in the food and beverage sector were postponed.”]

Tang Song raised his eyebrows, understanding instantly.

More than a month ago when he visited his hometown, Zhang Lei mentioned being due for a transfer soon due to his good performance and some connections, but it’s been delayed for so long.

He chatted briefly with Zhang Lei.

Tang Song’s heart shifted a bit, suddenly recalling another junior high school classmate, Zhang Yan.

Since the Songmei Clothing work group was on QQ, he was used to logging in with his main account daily.

It had been a week since he last logged in with his alternate account.

He opened QQ and smoothly switched to the “April” alternate account, where an unread message popped up.

It was received last night.

[Zhang Yan: “Well… I’m bothering you again. I hope you don’t find me annoying.

Today is the 12th, normally it’s payday, but HR suddenly informed us due to a bank system issue, the salary would be delayed.

Lulu whispered to me saying the company might have problems, not sure if it’s true, but I feel a bit anxious.

We initially planned to go to Xiabu Xiabu after work, but didn’t end up going.

My luck always seems bad; every company I’ve worked at encounters business problems for various reasons.

But this time, fortunately, I’ve saved some money.

Moreover, I’ve been contemplating trying to sit for the civil service exams.

But my brain doesn’t work well, plus I don’t dare quit to prepare full-time, so I’m not sure if I can succeed… Anyway, I hope that things will slowly get better.”]

Having read the message, Tang Song leaned back in his seat and let out a long sigh.

He suddenly remembered the dream of glimpsing the future when, at the age of thirty, he received a call from his mother saying she was introducing him to someone.

The girl was Zhang Yan, who had just secured a position in Yan City, with stable work.

Complex and tumultuous feelings surged in his heart.

He reminisced about the scenes of the past.

Tang Song felt as if he were in a dream, gradually getting some sense of intoxication.

Yesterday’s many experiences become today’s self; today’s many experiences become the new me.

His life changed due to a dream, a game.

And Zhang Yan seemed to be walking along her life’s path, striving forward.

Tang Song’s gaze seemed to penetrate through the layers of darkness, seeing his shy, reserved desk mate who never spoke loudly and always quietly bowed her head doing assignments.

“No matter what the future holds, I hope you get better and achieve your own happiness.”

“Swish!” The system interface unfolded before him.

[On September 12, 2023, after a pleasant conversation with your good friend Zheng Qiudong, you heard about your junior high desk mate Zhang Yan’s recent situation—friendship, blessing, memories… Your heart was full of emotions, releasing a strong sense of goodwill and warmth.]

[Your mentality gained significant growth, you completed a hidden task]

[You acquired the special item “Dream Flower Seed”]

Tang Song was momentarily stunned, once again completing a hidden task unexpectedly.

He took a deep breath and checked the item details.

[Dream Flower Seed]: When the player encounters suitable scenes and objects, the item automatically triggers, locking the object as a “Cultivator,” letting the “flower seed” descend into the “Cultivator’s” dreams, rooting and sprouting, absorbing the darkness and negative energy from the “Cultivator’s” heart, releasing goodwill and warmth through dreams.

[Note 1: Once the seed sprouts, the player and the “Cultivator” will form a wonderful connection]

[Note 2: Once the seed blooms, the “Cultivator” will reciprocate to the player. Each flower consumed will increase the player’s comprehension by 1 point]

[Note 3: The growth speed and number of blooms of the seed depend on the energy the “Cultivator” provides, as well as their desire to reciprocate]

[Note 4: After the cultivation ends, the player permanently gains 1 point in Charm score]

…

Having finished reading the introduction, Tang Song’s eyes shone with thoughtful light.

This item is quite similar to [Whisper of Human Nature], also passively triggered and forms wonderful connections.

As for its effects, they’re simple, roughly like a “psychologist.”

The rewards are indeed generous and tempting.

Every flower increases comprehension by a point, and after the cultivation ends, you can get the reward of [Charm +1].

However, the issue lies in the difficulty of encountering suitable scenes and objects.

After all, the “Cultivator” capable of triggering the item not only requires a heart full of negative energy, but also must hold enough trust and reliance on the player.

Tang Song carefully considered and found there weren’t suitable candidates around him.

Even the previous fake socialite, fundamentally filled with positive energy.

Under his guidance, step by step, she studied diligently, now becoming a standard financial intellectual, speaking fluent English.

Of course, she is also a Water-Spraying Girl.

A similar case is Shen Yuyan who has many little thoughts, but probably can’t be classified as “dark” and “negative.”

Thinking of Shen Yuyan, Tang Song couldn’t help but smile and shake his head.

The School Beauty is precisely because she’s too smart, overthinking, constantly swaying indecisively.

Sometimes, she actively sends him photos, saying ambiguous things, as if probing something;

Sometimes, she remains silent for a while, then chats about investments, AI, appearing rational and restrained.

Tang Song understood her inner conflict.

After all, he is now with Xu Qing, and Shen Yuyan and Xu Qing are close like wearing the same pair of underwear, closer than real sisters.

According to Xu Qing, Shen Yuyan was very good at studies in high school, originally qualified for top-tier universities.

But she fell ill before the college entrance exam and performed poorly.

Even so, her score was still tens of points higher than the admission line of Yan City University of Science and Technology.

And she chose this university purely to stay together with Xu Qing.

From this point, you can see their deep sisterly love, without any falsity.