After a Failed Blind Date, a Rich Woman Tries to Get Into My Heart - Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Only Cowards Have No Partner! (1/2)

“Last question.”

Shen Lang cleared his throat and awkwardly rubbed his nose. “Um, so when someone’s favorability is maxed out, does it work like in those games?”

“The host—no matter who it is—when their favorability reaches 100, the other person’s final attitude depends on the host’s choice.”

The system gave a vague but suggestive answer.

“Oh, oh…”

Shen Lang awkwardly rubbed his nose, feeling that his question was rather childish.

If someone you like has their favorability maxed out but still refuses to play adult games with you, then she is either a lesbian, a relative, or has some kind of problem.

Glancing at the time, he noticed it was already very late.

Shen Lang grabbed his phone and keys and decided to go downstairs for a walk and get some dinner, to become familiar with the area and maybe chat with someone for a little extra cash.

This neighborhood was a bit remote. Shen Lang followed his navigation for a while until he found a small food street with a lively atmosphere, where vendors set up stalls and called out to customers.

After a simple meal of fried rice, Shen Lang walked to a stall selling candied chestnuts, planning to buy some so he could eat them while playing games later that night.

This is the daily life for most single people—they don’t have high demands for their meals.
At home, they eat whatever their mother cooks; when out, if they have money they eat something nice, and if not, they just eat something simple. They are very easy to please.

The chestnut seller was a dark-skinned middle-aged man, busy stir-frying the fragrant chestnuts.

Shen Lang stepped forward and asked, “Boss, how much for the chestnuts?”

“20 yuan per jin. They were picked not long ago. Buying some, young man?”

The boss cheerfully peeled a steaming chestnut and handed it to Shen Lang. “Here, try one—it’s very good.”

Shen Lang, a bit embarrassed, took it and tasted it.

The flavor was indeed good, so Shen Lang nodded and said, “Then I’ll have 20 yuan worth.”

Even if the chestnuts weren’t very tasty, Shen Lang would have felt too embarrassed to refuse the boss’s warm offer, and would have bought some anyway. Many shy, introverted people act like that.

When vendors are friendly, they find it hard to say no—even if the product isn’t exactly what they want.

“Alright, we have sweet, salty, and plain flavors. Which one do you want?”

“Salty.”

“Okay, I’ll pack some for you.”

The boss laughed and put down his spatula, then began packing chestnuts for Shen Lang.

[Ding! The boss’s favorability toward the host has increased by 1 point—now at 1 point. Keep it up!]

Following the system prompt, Shen Lang noticed a blue heart above the boss’s head, showing a favorability of just 1 point.

After a moment’s thought, Shen Lang decisively said, “Boss, please pack some plain chestnuts for 20 yuan as well.”

“Oh, alright, alright.”

The boss smiled unexpectedly and began packing plain chestnuts for Shen Lang, increasing his favorability by another 1 point.

Shen Lang then understood that it wasn’t only smooth talk that could boost someone’s favorability.
Just like with this vendor, if you buy more of his chestnuts and help him earn more money, he will also like you more.

“That’s 40 yuan in total. Just scan here.”

“Okay, scanned.”

Shen Lang smiled. Spending 40 yuan to earn a reward of 20,000 yuan is incredibly worthwhile!

“Young man, buying so many chestnuts—surely you’re having them with your girlfriend, right?”
The boss handed two bags of chestnuts to Shen Lang and teasingly said, “Oh, I envy you young folks so much. Life must be carefree.”

“Haha…”
Shen Lang took the steaming chestnuts and forced a smile.

What is up with this old man? How can he take care of his business and still tease people like this?
Can’t I just enjoy 40 yuan worth of chestnuts by myself?

“Boss, how much are your chestnuts?”

At that moment, Shen Lang’s eyes lit up.

A slender, pretty young girl, wearing an oversized school uniform, happily bounced over to Shen Lang’s side and greeted the boss with a bright smile.

The girl had a beautiful oval face, fair skin, and delicate features—especially her small cherry lips, softly pink and very appealing.
Even though her loose school uniform did little to hide her lovely figure, she radiated youthful charm at all times.

Thump, thump…
Shen Lang felt his heart beating rapidly. He nervously stepped aside.

This wasn’t shyness from love at first sight; it was the typical reaction of many shy, socially anxious people.
When they meet a girl—especially one of the same age with a cheerful and sunny personality—they become extremely nervous.
Though they might seem indifferent or aloof on the surface, inside they are very anxious.

It was like a goblin from a dark cave encountering a glamorous female elf.
Inside, they long to talk with her but worry that their unattractive appearance will cause her to reject them.

Right then, Shen Lang felt like that goblin, secretly glancing at the cheerful, sunny “elf.”

Unfortunately, the girl showed no interest in Shen Lang. Instead, she chatted enthusiastically with the boss, seemingly debating which flavor of chestnuts to buy.

Shen Lang turned to leave, stealing one more glance at the pretty girl.

She was truly beautiful, with a bright, sweet personality—every smile made Shen Lang’s lips curl upward.

In that moment, with his vivid imagination at work, Shen Lang began to fantasize about various romantic encounters with her.
This is the sad talent that many shy, introverted singles have.
They always dream of a pretty girl to go shopping with, play games with, or simply hang out with.

But in reality, such sweet encounters rarely happen.
It is all just a grand fantasy to escape from an unsatisfactory life.
When the dream fades and normal life resumes, they suddenly realize that youth is really nothing!

On his way home, Shen Lang began to regret.
He had even bound himself to the system, yet he still did not dare to approach that girl.
If this were a modern urban novel, a coward like him would surely be ridiculed by readers!

As soon as he opened his mouth to chat, the system’s function would be activated, and even if he was tongue-tied, the system would help him out.
But alas, Shen Lang was too timid—his reclusive lifestyle had made him too afraid to speak up.

It is said online: handsome people have partners, ugly people have partners, only cowards have no partner!

Shen Lang silently vowed, “If fate gives me another chance, I will definitely go and chat with her to get her contact information!”

Just then, Shen Lang suddenly heard a burst of cheerful laughter from behind him.