GOD MODE FRESHMAN: Trillionaire Simulator

Chapter 8 - 8: The Game's First Challenge

7:03 PM - Women's Dormitory Corridor

Zhao Shuxuan leaned against the doorframe of Su Ning's dorm, her combat boots scuffing the linoleum. A half-eaten bag of flaming hot Cheetos dangled from her fingers, orange dust staining her holographic manicure. "You have to come tonight," she insisted, waving a crumpled flyer for Changran Residence. "My cousin booked the entire place! Do you know how many Michelin stars that restaurant has?!"

Su Ning didn't look up from her molecular modeling software. "Last week you said he was a 'nouveau riche Bitcoin bro.'"

"And?" Shuxuan swiped Su's iced coffee, taking a gulp. "His foundation just donated a ¥27 million NMR machine to the chem department. It has his name engraved in 24k gold." @@novelbin@@

A flicker of interest crossed Su's face. She'd heard the professors gossiping about the mysterious donor who'd single-handedly accelerated their cancer research timeline.

[Game Alert]

» Critical Story Node Detected

» Suggested Action: Activate [1000x Cashback Card] (Remaining: 71h)

8:17 PM - Campus Gates

Fang Bochao's BMW 7 Series idled at the curb, its chrome trim reflecting the neon campus signage. He'd spent two hours buffing the hood to mirror-like perfection and now leaned against it like a budget James Bond, blasting TikTok's viral hit Love Like Fire through the Bang & Olufsen speakers.

"Su, I reserved Changran's gold-tier private room," Fang purred, adjusting his Thom Browne tie. "Their foie gras torchon is—"

"I'll ride with Ye Chen."

Fang spun around just as the Ferrari SF90's scissor doors hissed open. Ye leaned against the carbon fiber frame, his black turtleneck speckled with lab rat fur—he'd just wrapped up a 14-hour shift testing experimental oncology drugs.

"Is that...the 2024 SF90 Stradale?" Fang's Adam's apple bobbed. "Limited to 37 units globally. How did you—"

"Won it in a mobile game raffle." Ye tossed his keys, the Changran Residence diamond VIP card glinting on the ring. "Want to see the purchase contract?"

[System Alert]

» Fang Bochao's Ego Integrity: 100% → 15%

» Suggested Countermeasure: Deploy [Social Media Leak] (Cost: ¥0.20)

Expanded Scene: The Restaurant Showdown

The maître d' blanched as Fang slammed his gold membership card on the host stand. "I demand to speak to Manager Qian!"

"Sir, as I've explained—"

"Do you know who my father is?!" Fang's voice cracked. "He supplies truffles to half the—"

A server materialized beside Ye, bowing at a perfect 45-degree angle. "Mr. Ye, your rooftop terrace is prepared. The 1990 Romanée-Conti is decanted as requested."

Su Ning's brows lifted—the first visible crack in her icy composure. "You collect Burgundy grand crus?"

"Collect?" Ye smirked, guiding her past the gawking staff. "I bought the vineyard last Tuesday."

[Achievement Unlocked: Nuclear Flex]

» +100 XP (Total: 280/300)

» Changran Residence Ownership