Guilongchao: I played the domineering CEO to the bone.

"Min Moyou? Just one name, and that's it?"

In the restaurant of Kowloon Residence, Yu Bing sat with his legs crossed and feet up, leaning against a leather sofa. His voice was cold and his expression indifferent. Although he was young, he already exuded a sense of authority that came from a superior.

The woman standing in front of her with her head bowed—the local guide arranged for Yu Bing by Kowloon Residence—was bowing her head in fear and dared not say a word.

"Yes... Ms. Yubing, it's indeed gone..."

She was just a lowly employee, but she had learned from various movies and TV shows that if you did something for a big shot but didn't do it well, you would likely get into trouble and become a tool for the big shot to vent his anger.

Moreover, the lady in front of her, Yu Bing, comes from a top-tier aristocratic family in the Wuli District. Regardless of her identity, she is not someone a commoner like her can afford to offend.

"why?"

Yu Bing asked a question, her voice growing colder and sharper, as if she were questioning Yu Bing's abilities or pressing her for something else...

“Ms. Yubing, the only information registered at the front desk is this name… According to the registration details, the person registered through the expedited internal channel… The receptionist on duty that night was a distant relative of our boss…”

The local tour guide, startled by Yu Bing's words, lowered her head even further. (If Yu Bing weren't a woman, things would have gotten a little out of hand here...) Her voice trembled more and more, and her words lacked logic.

I don't know if it's genuine fear or just a sophisticated way of protecting oneself.

But even these few words were enough for Yu Bing to completely sort out and connect the events.

"Alright, I understand. You may leave."

Yu Bing's voice became slightly calmer and more refined, which made the local tour guide breathe a slight sigh of relief.

She apologized to Yu Bing and turned to flee—is this what it means to be in a position of power? Being around this woman was just too oppressive….

Of course, the greater deterrent effect came from the powerful Yu family behind Yu Bing.

As for the investigation fee that Yubing had previously mentioned?

She wouldn't dare mention it again!

Despite her poor performance, Yu Bing hadn't even scolded or beaten her yet, which almost made her think she'd encountered a fake clan member.

"and many more--"

The local tour guide, who had just turned around, froze on the spot, her heart pounding again after she had just relaxed...

Oops!

Why do I have so many mouths in my head?!

Why think so much about unnecessary things?

We should walk faster!

Now you're in trouble!

Now you've been caught, haven't you?

To be.....

Waaaaah........

I'm still young, I hope I won't be drowned...

No, I don't want that kind of thing!!!

"Ms. Yu Bing, is there anything else you need?"

The local guide hesitated for a few seconds, then forced a stiff smile and turned to ask.

The next second, a check was held between the ribs of a black jade fan and extended in front of her.

"This is the agreed-upon compensation, even though you didn't find any useful information."

"Why is this so embarrassing~"

The local tour guide turned around, hunching her shoulders like a mouse trying to steal oil. She stretched out her index fingers and thumbs, gently pinching the check on the fan with her nails, yet hesitant to pull it off...

I secretly glanced at the amount on the check: a 2, a 0, two 0s, three 0s...

Two million?!

"欻——"

Yu Bing took the fan back, and the check successfully landed in the hands of the local tour guide.

"A promise is a promise; this is the spirit of the Yu family."

"If someone else asks, do you know what to say?"

Yu Bing, who had just finished eating, casually opened a fan with one hand, covered her mouth, and used a tissue to wipe the oil and soup from the corner of her mouth.

She stood up, closed her fan, tapped the shoulder of the still-stunned tour guide with the fan rib, brushed past her, and walked out of the restaurant.

"I know! I know!"

"The Yu Clan is the world's number one benevolent clan! Ms. Yu Bing is the Yu Clan's number one benevolent person!"

The local guide's excited and grateful shouts came from behind Yu Bing. Yu Bing seemed to ignore it, continuing to walk, but a rare smile appeared on her lips.

......................

"It's like this again? Is there no other way but to leave?"

The virtuous nightingale was carefully helping Min Moyou tidy up her clothes, but Min Moyou knew that this was the prelude to the nightingale hiding again.

“We are not qualified to step into the limelight before you assume power; this is a rule we must abide by, Master.”

Nightingale straightened Min Moyou's clothes one last time, then threw herself into his arms, her body slicing upwards into tiny black droplets that seeped into Min Moyou's shadow...

"Since you'll have to come out soon anyway, why don't you just stay by my side? It'll be a form of close protection, right?"

Min Moyou saw Nightingale about to leave, even though he knew she was a subordinate created by the system, someone who was wholeheartedly loyal and always at his beck and call...

But Min Moyou still wanted to keep her by his side. He always felt that every time he called her out, he would inevitably have to do something with her, and after he finished, he would watch her leave. He felt a kind of indescribable guilt and sadness.

"It's better that I don't come out. That means Master is not in danger. Isn't that great?"

"Or is it that Master is tired of me and hopes I'll give the other sisters a chance to come out next time?"

Nightingale was reduced to nothing but her face, which was still held in Min Moyou's hands. At first glance, it might seem a little horrifying, but not to mention that she had a place in Min Moyou's heart, Min Moyou was already used to her exit in this way.

"What are you talking about?"

Although Min Moyou was indeed very curious about the appearances and personalities of the other guards, much like starting with a blind box harem—his unseen concubines were waiting for him to favor them…

Ahem, but it's not really appropriate to say this in front of Nightingale—even if they are master and servant, Min Moyou is still not used to it.

"Hee hee~"

And so, Nightingale left Min Moyou's side once again, leaving Min Moyou alone in the room once more.

He made himself a cup of coffee, sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, and enjoyed the afternoon sunlight—coffee and a coffee machine were all provided, of course, this was the luxurious setup of the Dragon King Suite.

After a while, we'll have some fun like this, and then it'll be time for dinner.

Ah... the simple and unpretentious life of the wealthy is about freely arranging their own schedules in such a slow-paced rhythm?

Even so, in the eyes of the vast majority of ordinary people—that is, office workers—it's simply unattainable.

After a brief sigh, Min Moyou realized he still had important matters to attend to.

'System, you've become quite sensible now, haven't you?'

Min Moyou didn't believe that his series of actions towards Tong would not improve his acting skills.

The system must have listened to advice and realized it shouldn't announce reward notifications while he was doing important business.

That's good, it deserves praise.

[Host, you're done with your work? You've remembered me, this system that's practically invisible? You should really feel honored that the system that allowed you to thrive in this other world~?]

'What's wrong with you?'

(Unbeknownst to them, the system, having listened to the foot of the bed day and night, had developed inexplicable desires and emotions...)

No, no, no... it's nothing.

'Why are you stuttering? Tell me, is it because there was a notification that your performance level improved but wasn't announced, and you're getting impatient?'

Ah...yes.

[Congratulations, host! Due to a misunderstanding, your love story with "Tong" has become distorted and tortuous, achieving the achievement "Abusive Romance." Your "Domineering CEO" persona has increased by 2%, currently at 38%.]

'Sadomasochism...? I can understand sadomasochism, but is there some misunderstanding?'

Min Moyou keenly sensed that behind certain words in the system's broadcast, there might be hidden stories he was unaware of.

[The system can't tell you, but the key to a happy ending for a toxic relationship is for both parties to personally clear up or resolve misunderstandings~]

'Okay. Shall we continue?'

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully imprinted your label on your "sadomasochistic" partner's body and soul by using forceful methods to have a relationship with them, and then turned your back on them afterwards, attempting to use money to humiliate their personality. You have achieved the accomplishment of "Forced Love." Your "Domineering CEO" persona has increased by 3%, currently at 41%.]

[Congratulations, host! Your "Domineering CEO" persona has reached 40%. You will now have the option to choose two of the following three rewards:]

1. Real-time updates and information updates for the main storyline of the game "Return to the Dragon Tide".

2. The Min Clan's Death Servants are now complete – New member: Spotted Dove; Attribute: Wood; Strengths: Support (Poison + Healing); Yinhen: 3; Dragon Curse Rank: Purple Rank 3.

3. Construction of the system's virtual avatar.

"You've got a lot to complain about? 'Return of the Dragon' has a wood attribute? How come I didn't know that?"

[That's because when the host was still playing the game in the original world, characters with that attribute hadn't yet appeared. (This system didn't know that at first either.)]

'...So, System, are you a perfectionist? Do you really have to create a subordinate with every single attribute for me?'

[The system previously provided a notification regarding reward settings...]

'You're right, I have obsessive-compulsive disorder.'

'This reward is well-designed; that feels good now.'

[So, has the host decided to choose rewards 2 and 3? (Shy & Excited)]

Did I say that? Is it your turn to make decisions for me?!

[I'm sorry, host... The system is only doing this to get more of your "attention"...]

"Anyway, don't rush me. Your host has his own ideas, and a domineering CEO should have his own ideas too. You understand?!"

[The system knows it was wrong QAQ. How about the host scolds the system a few more times to vent your anger? The system won't feel good... oh no, the system won't argue with the host...]

"Tongzi, tell me the truth, what's wrong?"

"I'm fine, host. But if you'd like, please call me Tongbao..."

'.....'

Min Moyou belatedly realized that something unusual must have happened to his system that he was unaware of, but he didn't intend to dwell on it, since the relationship between their system and its host was still relatively harmonious.

"Then tell me, what's the point of choosing your virtual avatar?"

[If the host selects the system avatar for Tongbao, they can then see the system!]

'...That's it?'

[Hmm... let Tongbao think about it~ It should also be able to interact with the host?]

'............That's it?'

【should?】

'Your virtual avatar cannot materialize?'

[I already said it's a virtual avatar, so of course it can't be!]

'...So what use are you?'

【Useless.............Doesn't the host want to see Tongbao? QAQ........】

Min Moyou was having a bit of a headache, since he found it hard to get aroused by the creation he could only see subtitles and hear female mechanical voices.