The Capital

After Chen Ze repeatedly assured Giant Loli that it was fine for him to live there, she finally let him off.

Chen Ze couldn't help remarking, "What happened to the loli who used to blush whenever she talked to me?"

"Ding~ Congratulations, host, on completing the task. You have received 5 points to assign to any attribute and 5,000 Empathy Points. The rewards have been deposited in the system backpack."

"Ding~ 5,000 Empathy Points deducted. The host still owes this system 131,350 Empathy Points."

For the past few days, My Old Classmate had been quietly providing Chen Ze with Empathy Points. Now he only had a little over 130,000 left to pay off.

"System, put all my attribute points into height." Giant Loli was too tall, making Chen Ze look far too miniature when he was with him. How could he, a real man, stand that? So he put all his attribute points into height.

"Ding~ Adding points for the host. Completion is estimated within fifteen days!"

"Fifteen days is fine. That way, it won't be too shocking to the world!" Chen Ze said silently.

Meanwhile, Giant Loli had only just parted from Chen Ze when she skipped back to her little villa.

She took out her phone, which had a market value of over 10,000 yuan, and made a call.

"Hello! Mom, I've got good news for you!" Giant Loli said with a beaming smile.

"You'd better have good news, or waking me up with a call this late won't be the end of it!" A voice holding back its anger came from the other end of the line.

Giant Loli stuck out her tongue. "Chen Ze agreed to be my partner!"

"Really? Good, good, good!" A delighted voice came from the other end of the line.

"Of course it's true! We even had dinner and went shopping together tonight!" Giant Loli said.

"Good, good, good. When are you bringing him home for us to meet?"

"We're going to the Capital in a few days. I'll have him stay at home when we get there!"

Over the next few days, the two were constantly glued to each other, shopping during the day and spending hours on the phone at night. But they still hadn't taken the final step.

"Little Ze, when are we going to the Capital?" The two were nestled together by a lake in a park.

"How about tomorrow?" Chen Ze said.

"Okay, whatever you say! Pack your things tonight, and I'll drive over to pick you up tomorrow morning," Giant Loli said dotingly.

"Ding~ The system has issued a new task. Please travel to the Capital within three days. Task rewards: 5 points to assign to any attribute and 5,000 Empathy Points. There is no penalty for failure. Does the host accept?"

"I accept!" Another reward falling right into my lap! Chen Ze thought with delight.

"Little Ze, why do I feel like you've gotten taller?" Giant Loli asked.

"I'm still growing. Isn't it perfectly normal for me to get taller?" Chen Ze said with complete confidence.

"Mm, that's true! But I still wish you were a little shorter, so I could hold you better!" As soon as she finished speaking, Giant Loli pulled Chen Ze into her arms.

Chen Ze buried his head in her ample chest and took a deep breath. "I think you're afraid you won't be able to beat me, aren't you?"

"You little man, are you trying to rebel? I could give you one hand and you'd still be no match for me!" Giant Loli held Chen Ze even tighter and kissed him on the forehead as she spoke.

"Pfft! Anyone can talk big!" Chen Ze said, unwilling to concede.

"Want to try and see if you can break free from my embrace?" Giant Loli was brimming with confidence.

"Fine, let's try!"

However, no matter how hard Chen Ze struggled, he couldn't break free. Dejected, he said, "You women's physiques are downright monstrous!"

"Believe me now? Let's see if you still dare defy me!" Giant Loli said smugly.

Early the next morning, Zheng Yanxi drove her supercar to Chen Ze's building.

"Hello, darling, are you up? I'm downstairs."

"I've been up for ages. Come on up and help me carry my things!"

Giant Loli strode upstairs on her long legs, her footsteps thumping.

"Why are you bringing all this stuff?" Giant Loli asked, a little speechless as she watched Chen Ze pack up his pots, bowls, and pans.

"This stuff is all still good. It'd be a shame to throw it away!" Chen Ze was used to living in poverty and couldn't quite bear to part with it.

"How much can this stuff be worth? Listen to me, let's leave it! Besides, my car can't fit it all!" Giant Loli said.

"But..." Chen Ze wanted to say more, but Giant Loli cut him off. "No buts. And all this can go too!" Giant Loli pointed at the quilts, pillows, and some old clothes.

"If I throw all those away, I won't have anything to wear!" Chen Ze protested.

"I'll buy you more! Be good, our family isn't short of money!" Giant Loli declared lavishly.

"All right..." Chen Ze gave in.

Afterward, the two found their landlady, Zhang Lin, and gave up the rental. Giant Loli insisted on pressing 5,000 yuan into the landlady's hands, saying it was to thank her for looking after Chen Ze back then and so on. Chen Ze thought Giant Loli was really overbearing!

"That's your car?" Chen Ze said in shock as he looked at the luxurious limited-edition supercar.

"Yep! Get in. No man has ever sat in my passenger seat before!" Giant Loli said.

"How much did this car cost?" Chen Ze asked, touching the luxurious interior. He didn't know what brand it was, but it had to be expensive!

"Eight million!" Giant Loli answered succinctly, as though eight million were just a string of digits to her.

"..." Chen Ze had still underestimated how rich Giant Loli was!

"Sit tight, off we go~" Giant Loli stepped on the accelerator, and the car shot off with a whoosh. She was simply gorgeous and dashing!

"How long will it take us to get to the Capital?" Chen Ze asked.

"We should be there by tonight," Giant Loli said.

"Hey! Watch the road and stop touching me!" Chen Ze cried.

Giant Loli drove with one hand while stroking Chen Ze's thigh. At his words, she said smugly, "Relax, I'm a great driver!" When she finished, she didn't forget to give him a squeeze.

"Damn, I remember you used to be so reserved. How did you get so perverted?"

"That's because you won't let me eat you up! Do you know how hard it's been holding back these past few days?"

"If you keep this up, we won't even make it to the Capital by tomorrow!"

"I don't care, I want to touch you!"

The two stopped and started along the way, finally reaching the Capital the next morning.

The Capital was also the capital of the Great Xia Nation.

Stepping into this ancient capital was like crossing a thousand years in a single stride. A rich sense of history and the vigorous energy of modern life swept over them, together painting an unparalleled scene of prosperity.

As dawn first broke, the soft light fell gently upon the ancient city walls, gilding the city that had weathered the ravages of time.

Beneath the walls, the moat flowed slowly, its waters shimmering as they reflected the weeping willows swaying in the breeze along its banks, dreamlike and illusory.

The city gates slowly opened, and early risers streamed out in single file to begin another busy day.

Along the streets, wisps of steam rose from breakfast stalls. Traditional foods such as steamed buns, fried dough sticks, and soy milk gave off tempting aromas as the stall owners warmly called out to customers. People sat together, eating and chatting, their cheerful voices and laughter adding a touch of everyday life to the morning.

As the sun rose higher, the city grew livelier. Traffic flowed like water along the main roads, buses and cars weaving through in an orderly fashion, while the clear ringing of electric-bike bells joined them in a bustling urban symphony.

On the sidewalks, pedestrians streamed past. Among them were young people hurrying to work, dressed in neat business attire and walking with brisk strides.

There were elderly people strolling leisurely, baskets of vegetables in hand and peaceful smiles on their faces.

There were also students with schoolbags on their backs, laughing and playing along the way, full of youthful energy.

Shops stood row upon row on both sides of the streets, their signs a dazzling array.

Inside long-established shops, traditional handicrafts filled the shelves: exquisite embroidery, rustic wood carvings, and lifelike paper cuttings, each displaying the artisans' superb skills and a cultural heritage passed down for a thousand years.

The modern shopping malls were exceptionally grand, their glass curtain walls gleaming in the sunlight. Inside, renowned domestic and international brands offered everything from fashionable clothing and high-end electronics to all kinds of cosmetics and skincare products, satisfying people's diverse shopping needs.

Outside the malls, promotions attracted crowds of customers, creating a lively scene.

The Capital's markets were the places most alive with the bustle of everyday life. They were packed with people, the cries of vendors and the sounds of bargaining rising and falling all around.

Stalls stood one beside another, laden with fresh fruit and vegetables. Bright red apples, golden pears, and emerald-green vegetables displayed vivid colors that made mouths water.

There were also all kinds of specialty snacks: sugar paintings, candied hawthorn skewers, and roasted sweet potatoes, their aromas drawing people to stop and taste them. At the market, people could not only sample delicious food, but also experience the charm of traditional culture.

Acrobats displayed their remarkable skills, drawing rounds of cheers from the crowd; dough figurine artists moved their fingers nimbly, conjuring figures and animals of every shape in no time, leaving people clicking their tongues in wonder.

Below the traditional opera stage, the seats were filled with spectators. They lost themselves in the melodious singing and gripping plots, breaking into warm applause from time to time.

In this ancient capital, high-rises stood in abundance. The weight of history and the prosperity of modern life intertwined, while tradition and innovation walked side by side.

It had witnessed the passage of the years and carried people's memories and dreams. Like a melodious musical composition, it played a tune of prosperity, drawing countless people to lose themselves in it and explore its endless charm.