How Should I Repay You?

Su Ke pedaled his bike away in a frantic rush, as if fleeing a nightmare. The image of Luo Feiyan's tongue lightly grazing her red lips kept flashing through his mind, causing him to shudder involuntarily. He truly didn't know if taking that job at Fangfei Yiren was a mistake or a stroke of genius.

Yet, surely anyone else would break their necks for such an opportunity! An employer like that was simply a human masterpiece; the charm radiating from her every expression could slay a man in an instant. He just hoped he hadn't delivered himself into the tiger's den.

He shook his head, deciding that since he was already here, he might as well make the best of it. Casting aside those unrealistic fantasies, he entered the Flower Picking System's space, where the notification on the electronic screen to claim his reward was still waiting.

He claimed the reward while riding, and suddenly, white light flickered in the space. A stream of information flooded his mind, packed with advanced mathematical knowledge. After experiencing this a few times, Su Ke had grown somewhat accustomed to the sensation.

Just then, he noticed a change on the electronic screen and quickly checked it.

"Task: Catch the thief and return the stolen property; Reward: 400 RMB."

Another new task? Seeing the prompt on the screen, Su Ke began looking around. Based on his experience, the tasks issued by the Flower Picking System were basically all related to women, and these women were all exceptionally young and beautiful, which led Su Ke to immediately start searching for clues.

He had first taken Wei Lan home, then gone to Fangfei Yiren for an interview. By now, the sky was dimming, and the people on the street were walking in a hurry, most likely heading home to cook or eat dinner.

After scanning his surroundings carefully, he didn't spot anything suspicious. Could it be that this task hadn't started yet?

"Stop thief!" Su Ke heard a woman's scream from behind him. Before he could even turn his head, he saw a man sprint past his side.

The task is here! A thought flashed through his mind, and Su Ke pedaled his bike with all his might, chasing after the figure without a moment's hesitation.

He pedaled furiously, but the thief was surprisingly fast. Su Ke shouted as he chased, hoping someone would help intercept the man, but to his frustration, not only did no one help, but people actually cleared a path for the thief.

Su Ke hardened his heart and pushed harder. Finally, closing the distance, he lunged forward and grabbed the thief's clothes. They both tumbled to the ground. Taking advantage of the roll, he locked the thief in a chokehold, pinning his head down, while a light purple lady's handbag was flung aside.

Suddenly, his heart tightened. Su Ke's intuition warned him of danger, so he quickly released his grip and dodged to the side. He saw the thief holding a dagger, preparing to stab backward, and the man scrambled to his feet while Su Ke was evading.

The thief was similar in build to Su Ke, with a dark complexion and a ferocious expression. He brandished the dagger and glared viciously at Su Ke. "Get lost, or I'll kill you!"

Seeing the blade, Su Ke sucked in a cold breath. He held his hands up in a submissive gesture, palms open. "Fine, I'm out of it!"

Seeing the panic in Su Ke's eyes didn't seem fake, the thief curled his lip into a contemptuous smile. He had seen this situation many times; once people saw his dagger, anyone would have to think twice.

As if to intimidate him, the thief lunged forward with the dagger. As long as this kid backed away, it would buy him time to escape.

"Ah!"

Whether it was the surge of confidence from the Military Boxing Mastery reward or just a subconscious reaction, Su Ke didn't retreat when he saw the thief's arm extend. Instead, he kicked out, his toes pointed, fast as lightning, striking the thief's wrist directly.

The thief let out a sharp cry, and the dagger fell to the side. Su Ke pressed the attack, clenching his right fist and unleashing a punch with all his stored momentum, landing it squarely in the thief's stomach. He didn't stop there; he dropped into a bow stance, grabbed the thief's legs, and slammed his shoulder forward.

With a single leg-takedown, his right shoulder smashed into the thief's chest, sending him flying.

From the moment Su Ke attacked until the thief was left dazed and confused, the man had no time to react. By the time he realized things had gone wrong, he was already pinned to the ground again, his hands pulled behind his back by Su Ke, leaving him completely incapacitated.

Only then did the onlookers, who had been shouting about catching the thief and calling the police, slowly approach and form a circle. Some, filled with righteous indignation, even stepped forward to deliver a few heavy kicks.

Su Ke frowned and let go, but the crowd's courage and anger were now unstoppable; the moment he released his hold, others stepped in to take over.

He turned his head to look around, only to find that the light purple handbag had vanished. Had someone taken advantage of the chaos to swipe it? How frustrating. The bag was lost again; it seemed the task couldn't be completed.

He walked out of the crowd with his head down and pushed his five-year-old bike, relieved to find it wasn't damaged.

"Thank you!"

Just as Su Ke was about to get on his bike, he noticed a woman standing in front of him.

She looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, wearing a red and white striped tank top made of light, refreshing chiffon. The top revealed a glimpse of a black camisole, accentuating her prominent, eye-catching bust. Below, she wore a black and white polka-dot skirt that perfectly showcased the lines of her legs.

Her layered, androgynous short hair made her look capable and stylish. Her skin was fair, and her eyes held a gentle gaze as she looked at Su Ke. In her hand, she held the light purple handbag.

"Is this your bag?" Su Ke asked, checking the Flower Picking System's space as he spoke. He found that the task prompt on the screen had indeed changed.

"Task: Catch the thief and return the stolen property (Completed); Reward: 400 RMB."

"Please claim!"

"Yes, thank you for retrieving my bag!" The way the woman spoke carried the elegant allure of a mature woman. The sheer intensity of her maturity made Su Ke feel a bit out of his depth.

"You're welcome, it was no trouble at all!" Although Su Ke had a sense of justice, the overwhelming motivation for him to catch the thief had come from the system's task. Now, he felt an urge to complete tasks the moment they appeared.

"You're a student, right? Take this money as a small token of my appreciation!" As she spoke, the mature woman took a stack of bills from her purse. Su Ke glanced at it and knew it was about a thousand yuan—she was certainly generous.

Su Ke loved money and wanted plenty of it, but the current situation made his vanity flare up. He waved his hand. "No need, I'm just glad I could get your things back!"

"It was very dangerous just now; he even used a knife. If you don't accept this, I'll feel terrible!" Although the mature woman wore a smile, there was a sense of authority in her tone that made it hard to refuse.

Even though Su Ke's personality had always been a bit soft, the more he was pushed, the more stubborn he became. He waved his hand again.

"I've felt your gratitude, but I cannot take this money!" With that, Su Ke prepared to push his bike away.

"Hehe, then tell me, how should I repay you?" Seeing Su Ke's demeanor, the mature woman didn't insist further, but she replaced her smile with an even more charming one. If her previous smile had been charming but polite, this one was filled with warmth and sincerity.