Just as Bai Zhi's mind was completely plunged into chaos by this fantastical proposal, the familiar system light screen in front of her once again popped up at an inopportune moment.
"Ding! Detected that the destined Great Villain, Lu Cheng, has extended a special invitation to you. Host, please make your choice!"
"Option One: Sternly refuse! Righteously denounce the other party's insult and trap, turn around and leave, maintaining your integrity. Reward: Special title 'Poor Person with Integrity', 50 system points."
"Option Two: Falsely agree, but actually go undercover. Infiltrate the villain's side, gather evidence of his crimes, and seek an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow. Reward: Skill 'Actress-level Disguise', 500 system points."
"Option Three: Gladly accept! Turn the villain's base into your own experience farm! Bring the ATM machine home, fleece him until he's bald! Fleece him until he goes bankrupt! Reward: Special item 'Luck Radar', capable of sensing opportunities and luck fluctuations about to appear within a ten-kilometer radius, 2000 system points!"
Looking at these three options, Bai Zhi's breathing once again stopped.
Option One was directly ignored by her.
Integrity? Can integrity be eaten? Can integrity be exchanged for points and allow her to survive in this dangerous world?
Moreover, that title, "Poor Person with Integrity," was practically filled with the system's naked mockery of her!
So, only Option Two and Option Three remained.
Reason screamed frantically in her mind.
This was definitely a trap!
How could a man whom even the system judged as a "destined Great Villain," a devil so cunning that she couldn't see through him at all, make such a foolish decision?
Pay someone to insult himself?
This was illogical!
This didn't fit Lu Cheng's villainous persona!
Behind this, there must be some conspiracy she didn't know about!
However... her gaze uncontrollably drifted to the generous reward after Option Three.
Luck Radar!
This was simply a divine artifact tailor-made for her!
Wasn't her current mission to correct the plot?
With this radar, she could foresee the appearance of opportunities in advance!
She could snatch the opportunities before Lu Cheng did!
She could even... intercept Lu Cheng's own opportunities!
Pulling the rug out from under him!
This was the most fundamental blow to a villain!
Once she became stronger, dealing with Lu Cheng would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?
Bai Zhi's heart began to beat violently.
On one side was cold reason, telling her that ahead lay an abyss.
On the other side was burning greed, tempting her with endless treasures hidden beneath the abyss.
Just as Bai Zhi was in a fierce internal struggle, caught in a dilemma, Lu Cheng's gentle voice sounded again, as if seeing through all her concerns.
"Of course, I know this invitation might be a bit sudden."
He smiled understandingly, a smile so sincere that Bai Zhi was momentarily dazed.
"To show my sincerity, we can sign a formal employment contract."
"In black and white, legally binding, fully guaranteeing your legitimate rights as an employee."
As he spoke, he even truly snapped his fingers.
Ruzuki Rin, who had been hidden in the shadows, appeared like a ghost, holding a printed contract and a fountain pen, which she respectfully handed over.
Bai Zhi's eyelid twitched.
You even prepared the contract in advance?!
Isn't this an obvious trap?!
Lu Cheng seemed not to notice her shocked expression, taking the contract and explaining the terms to her.
"You see, Party A, Lu Cheng. Party B, this... uh, I don't know your name yet, Miss?"
"Bai Zhi."
Bai Zhi answered almost instinctively.
"Miss Bai Zhi."
Lu Cheng nodded and continued, "The contract term is tentatively one year. If you are not satisfied, you can terminate it at any time, and I will never obstruct you."
"Job content: Daily, you need to provide no less than ten negative evaluations of Party A, which is me, in any form, including but not limited to verbal attacks, mental criticism, behavioral accusations, and so on."
"The KPI assessment standard is based on whether it can cause my emotional fluctuations. If you can make me angry, there will be an extra bonus."
"As for salary and benefits..."
Lu Cheng pointed to another page of the contract, his smile becoming even more "benevolent."
"Monthly salary of 500,000, after tax. Five insurances and one housing fund paid in full. Five-star hotel standard accommodation and meals included, exclusive driver and vehicle provided, and two overseas paid vacation opportunities per year..."
"How about it, Miss Bai Zhi, are you satisfied with this job?"
In the alley, there was a deathly silence.
Lu Xuan and Song Zhiyi were completely stunned.
They gaped, looking at Lu Cheng, then at the absurd contract, feeling their worldview being mercilessly trampled.
Brother... not only was he crazy, but he was completely crazy!
And Bai Zhi, she looked at this contract, a ultimate temptation that could be called "selling oneself to the devil," listening to the incredible yet irresistible terms.
The string named "reason" in her mind snapped with a "pop"!
To hell with the trap!
Even if there were mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, she was going through with it today!
How many chances does one get in life to fight for something?
Fight for it, and a bicycle turns into a motorcycle!
Let's do it!
"I'll sign!"
Bai Zhi squeezed out two words through gritted teeth. She snatched the contract and pen from Lu Cheng's hand and signed her name with a flourish!
The moment she signed, she felt all the strength drain from her body, but in her heart, an unprecedented feeling of desperate heroism surged!
Lu Cheng, just you wait!
I, Bai Zhi, will endure hardships today!
One day, I will fleece you bald!
I will empty your family fortune!
I will make you pay a heavy price for your arrogance and conceit today!
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for making the final choice!"
"Special item 'Luck Radar' has been issued!"
"Host, please begin your great path of 'undercover fleecing'!"
The system's prompt gave Bai Zhi a little more confidence.
She raised her head, puffed out her chest, and glared fiercely at Lu Cheng with an expression that said, "From today on, we are enemies."
However, Lu Cheng merely put away the contract with satisfaction, then reached out and gently rubbed the heads of the two little girls beside him, who were already petrified.
"Alright, let's go home."
He looked at the wary Bai Zhi and smiled.
"From today on, you are part of our family."
"Let's go, my... exclusive negative evaluator."
After speaking, he led the bewildered Lu Xuan and Song Zhiyi and turned to walk towards the alley entrance.
"Brother, why are you bringing this bad woman home?"
"Yes, Brother Lu Cheng, she even cursed you..."
"Heh heh, you still have a lot to learn."
Lu Cheng's meaningful laughter drifted from afar.
This sentence sent a chill down the back of Bai Zhi's neck, who had just mustered her courage.
She always felt as if she had fallen into a huge trap from which she could never escape.
But the arrow was on the string, and it had to be shot.
She took a deep breath, clenched her fists, and followed.
And where Bai Zhi couldn't see, in Lu Cheng's mind, the system's prompt slowly sounded.
"Ding! Detected that the Daughter of Luck, Bai Zhi, has accepted the Host's 'Rearing Plan', triggering a hundredfold return!"
"Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the special domain skill: 'Destiny Ranch'!"
"Destiny Ranch: Within a certain area, the opportunity trigger rate and reward acquisition rate of all Sons of Luck marked by you will be forcibly increased by 100%!"
"And 99% of all profits obtained through opportunities and rewards will be automatically submitted to you!"
The smile on Lu Cheng's lips grew wider.
He looked at the spirited, petite figure, his eyes filled with the... affection of someone looking at the first little lamb they had raised in their own enclosure.