C9
If Lin Feng encountered a nurse he didn't know, he could usually bluff his way through the interaction, considering not every nurse could identify all the doctors in the hospital.
But Su Mei was a different story—she was Lin Feng's neighbor, and his ruse of being a 'doctor' wouldn't hold up in front of her.
Well, it was time to call it quits. The charade was over.
With a wry smile, Lin Feng shrugged off his white coat and tossed it onto a chair in the hallway.
"What kind of act are you putting on here?" Su Mei asked, a mix of annoyance and amusement in her voice.
"Why are you working here?" Lin Feng deflected with a question of his own.
"I've always worked at this hospital," Su Mei responded without hesitation.
"I had no idea you were a nurse!" Lin Feng said, genuinely surprised.
"What's wrong with being a nurse?" Su Mei raised an eyebrow and pressed on, "You still haven't answered my question."
"What question?" Lin Feng feigned ignorance.
"Why are you here? And why are you wearing a doctor's coat? What exactly are you up to?" Su Mei fired off a trio of questions.
"Ah, I've got to run, something came up," Lin Feng chuckled awkwardly, pivoting on his heel to leave.
"Lin Feng, wait a second!" Su Mei called out, her voice tinged with urgency.
But Lin Feng didn't stop; he quickened his pace and soon vanished from view at the end of the corridor.
Su Mei was tempted to chase after Lin Feng, but duty called—a patient needed her—so she reluctantly shelved her questions and headed back into the ward.
After leaving the hospital, Lin Feng didn't go home but hailed a taxi to a bustling shopping mall downtown.
To test his theory, Lin Feng sought out a crowded area to see if the treasure chests only appeared with people. If his suspicions were correct, it would give him a definitive strategy for his future treasure hunts.
Stepping into the mall, he was greeted by a sea of shoppers. Among them, Lin Feng spotted several glimmers of green light—all moving with the crowd. At nine o'clock, a woman in a floral shirt had a Bronze Treasure Chest hovering above her hat; at ten o'clock, a middle-aged woman in sunglasses had one attached to her trousers.
At eleven o'clock, a little girl around eight or nine had a Bronze Treasure Chest clinging to her arm.
At twelve o'clock, a young girl had one attached to her shoes...
Lin Feng was taken aback to discover that these chests didn't just appear on people, but exclusively on women!
Reflecting on the collection process at the hospital, Lin Feng grew more convinced of his theory. The four Bronze Treasure Chests in his inventory all came from women; not one had come from a man!
Feeling a bit flustered, Lin Feng knew he needed to take a moment to collect his thoughts.
Gathering treasure chests took time, and they only manifested on women!
Meaning, Lin Feng had to maintain contact with a woman for 10 seconds to secure a Bronze Treasure Chest. For a Silver Treasure Chest, it would take even longer!
Was the Treasure Seeking System pushing him towards a life of mischief?
And why, amidst his frustration, was there a flicker of excitement?
Alright! For the sake of the treasure chests, for my future, for reaching the peak of life, I just can't keep this up...
Before long, Lin Feng was scratching his head in dismay, unable to bring himself to play the rogue. As glittering chests passed him by, his heart quivered with hesitation.
In a moment of inspiration, Lin Feng's gaze shifted, and he strode into a Giorgio Armani men's boutique. Emerging later, he was decked out in a brand-new ensemble.
A crisp white button-up shirt, sleek black slacks, polished leather shoes, and a pair of stylish sunglasses elevated his aura several notches!
Indeed, just as a horse is adorned by its saddle, a man is defined by his attire!
The outfit set him back nearly 50,000 RMB, but Lin Feng felt it wasn't enough. He then entered a Patek Philippe watch boutique, casually browsing with feigned interest.
Lin Feng's strategy was straightforward: reinvent himself as a wealthy playboy, engage with the women carrying treasure chests, and seize the opportunity to claim their chests.
In essence, Lin Feng was banking on his charm, but good looks alone wouldn't cut it. Coupling his allure with the persona of a rich man would surely skyrocket his odds of success!
"Sir, may I assist you in finding the perfect watch?" A sweet-faced waitress approached with a welcoming smile.
Lin Feng's eyelids twitched slightly as his gaze unintentionally dropped to the lower half of the waitress's body, where, clinging to her black-stockinged thighs, was a Bronze Treasure Chest!
After a brief moment of surprise, Lin Feng quickly shifted his gaze upward, taking in the lovely sight before him.
She appeared to be in her early twenties, dressed in a crisp business ensemble: a white blouse, a form-fitting skirt, high heels, with her long hair neatly coiled at the nape of her neck. Her face was adorned with delicate makeup, adding a touch of sophistication and subtracting a hint of youthful greenness.
Her looks were a solid 90 out of 100, particularly those large, dewy eyes that radiated a charming, innocent appeal.
Her figure was a definite 95 plus. Not only were her legs long and her waist slender, but the fabric across her chest was stretched so taut that the second button seemed ready to pop off at any moment!
While not quite on par with Su Mei's assets, a D cup was a safe bet, right?
"Cough!" Lin Feng cleared his throat, then, touching his nose, he said, "I'll just have a look around first."
"Of course, sir. Please take your time. I'll fetch you a cup of tea," the waitress replied with a sweet smile, striding away on her long legs to prepare his drink.
Seizing the moment while the waitress was away, Lin Feng quickly bent over the counter to scrutinize the selection of watches.
Patek Philippe 5711/1A010, priced at 220,100 yuan;
Patek Philippe 5167A-001, priced at 141,900 yuan;
Patek Philippe 5712/1A-001, priced at 295,100 yuan;
Patek Philippe 5712R-001, priced at 325,200 yuan.
...
Yikes! That's pricey!
Even the most affordable watch was over 100,000 yuan. Patek Philippe truly lived up to its reputation as one of the world's top ten luxury watch brands!
"Sir, your tea," the waitress said, returning promptly with a cup for Lin Feng.
Accepting the tea, Lin Feng sipped it with composure before addressing the waitress, "I'm not too familiar with watches. Could you recommend a few for me to try?"
"May I ask what price range you're looking to spend on a watch, sir?" the waitress inquired with courteous professionalism.
"Roughly around half a million?" Lin Feng hesitated briefly before stating his budget.
Upon hearing his response, the waitress's smile grew even more radiant. She gestured towards a corner of the showroom and suggested, "Sir, that's our VIP lounge. Why don't you take a seat there and relax? I'll go and select a few watches that might interest you."
"Uh, sure," Lin Feng replied nonchalantly.
And so, Lin Feng was escorted to the VIP lounge by the waitress. Once she had made sure he was comfortable, she quickly turned and hurried off.
Alone in the lounge, Lin Feng waited, his mind wandering as he pondered every conceivable strategy to acquire the Bronze Treasure Chest from the waitress.
As time ticked away, before Lin Feng could devise a solid plan, the waitress had already returned.
"Back so soon?" Lin Feng expressed his astonishment.
The waitress, now beside him with two elegantly packaged boxes and a beaming smile, said, "Sir, I've selected two of our most sought-after watches for you to consider."
With the boxes opened, Lin Feng's gaze fell upon two finely crafted men's watches—one black, the other blue.
A Patek Philippe 5146P-001, with a 39mm black dial, automatic movement, crafted in 950 platinum, and paired with a black leather strap, priced at 469,000 yuan.
A Patek Philippe 5930G-010, featuring a 39.5mm blue dial, automatic movement, in 18K white gold, with a blue leather strap, priced at 541,200 yuan.
Each watch had its distinct appeal, and after trying them on, Lin Feng found himself unable to decide which to choose. He had to concede that the waitress had an impressive eye for style.
"Which one do you think I should go for?" Lin Feng, indecisive, sought the waitress's opinion.
She scooted closer with an eager smile, took the blue watch, and personally fastened it on Lin Feng's wrist.
"I believe the blue one complements your temperament perfectly," she said warmly.
As they sat closely on the same sofa, the scent of her perfume wafted towards Lin Feng—a subtle and pleasant fragrance that he found quite appealing.
In that moment, the air charged with a sudden, ambiguous tension. Lin Feng's gaze fixed on the nearby Bronze Treasure Chest, and on a whim, he reached out and boldly placed his hand on the other person's thigh.
"Ding! Treasure Chest acquired, please wait..."
"10, 9, 8..."
The waitress stiffened instinctively at Lin Feng's unexpected move, her eyes wide with astonishment as she turned to him, her cheeks flushing a deep crimson.
"If you think blue suits me, then I'll go ahead and buy this blue watch," Lin Feng declared, his composure unshaken.
"Sir, you... you..." the waitress stuttered, flustered.
"What's your name, by the way?" Lin Feng smoothly shifted to a stalling tactic.
"I... I'm Zhang Xiaoman. Sir, that's quite impolite of you," she chided, though she stopped short of making a scene.
With the watch priced over 500,000 yuan and non-negotiable, salesperson Zhang Xiaoman stood to make a handsome commission.
So, for the sake of that commission, Zhang Xiaoman was prepared to overlook Lin Feng's indiscretions, provided he didn't cross the line.
"Ding! Congratulations to Host Lin Feng on securing a Bronze Treasure Chest!"
It wasn't until the Bronze Treasure Chest transformed into a glimmering light and vanished that Lin Feng leisurely retracted his hand.
"Alright, I was just playing with you!" Lin Feng said with a smile and a playful wink at Zhang Xiaoman, before adding earnestly, "I trust your judgment. Let's go with the blue watch."
"Hehe, sure thing, sir!" Zhang Xiaoman replied, her laughter ringing with genuine delight, seemingly having put Lin Feng's earlier forwardness behind her in an instant.
