When Tang Jie started the live stream as she entered the palatial villa, the netizens in the chat exploded yet again.

"Is this what it's like to be rich? Question: How many wives would I need to fill up a villa this big?"

"Hey, big shot, got any room on your coattails for a freeloader?"

"How much would a house this big cost? Help me calculate how many years I'd have to slave away hauling bricks."

"Haven't you guys realized this is the same luxury villa that was in the headlines before?"

"Tang Tang, quick, go inside and take a look! Let us feast our eyes! Fishballs are on the way!"

"Flirt it up, Tang Tang! Get the big shot to take you on a tour!"

Due to the constant chatter, the number of viewers in the stream had already surpassed 1,800,000. Moreover, everyone was spontaneously sending gifts and sharing the stream, which had now been pushed to the top of the platform's rankings. The viewer count was still climbing rapidly; surpassing two million was only a matter of time.

Tang Jie looked troubled as she read the viewers' requests. After all, she had already inconvenienced Xia Liang twice today. Even though he had readily agreed each time, she felt increasingly embarrassed.

However, the persistent clamor from the live chat made Tang Jie give in. She turned to Xia Liang and pleaded, "Sir, um... a lot of people want to tour your private villa. Would it be okay if I went inside to live stream?"

Xia Liang didn't mind at all. "No problem. Go right ahead."

After Tang Jie went inside, Wen Qiong, who had been sticking close to Xia Liang, spoke up. "Brother Xia, aren't you going in with Sister Tang Tang?"

Although the girl was quite shy, her voice was very pleasant. Looking at her, Xia Liang grew curious. "Er, just call me Xia Liang. I don't believe I've gotten your name yet?"

"Ah! I... my name is Wen Qiong... Aren't you going in, Xia Liang?"

"I'll pass. I need to go to the garage and get a car soon. By the way, where do you work?"

"I studied opera singing, but now I do voice acting for games at Tengxun Company."

Game voice acting! So she's a voice actor, and one of Tengxun's preferred ones at that. She must be very skilled.

"What kind of game characters do you voice? I might have heard your work."

"Well, for Honor of Kings, I've voiced many of the female heroes."

"Wow, that's so cool! Could you perform one for me now?"

"Sure! Xia Liang, whose voice would you like to hear?"

"How about Angela first?"

"No problem. Here I go." She cleared her throat and her entire demeanor changed. "Life is like my spellbook; another year of scribbles and edits has passed."

That's it. It sounded exactly the same. Her voice was nothing like her previously shy self. Watching Wen Qiong perform with such confidence, a unique charm began to show through. It seems it's not just about looks; a person's voice and presence are part of their charm too. Her outfit, however, is a little too... messy.

"I think Shiranui Mai's voice is great. Could you say a few of her lines?"

"Mm-hmm, then I'll start now." She then shouted a couple of her character's iconic, high-pitched Japanese lines, ending with a drawn-out cry of "Andy—!"

Her high-pitched voice was quite good. It would be even better if it were from Naruto, though, he thought, shaking his head.

"How about a couple of classic lines from Daji?"

Still proudly showing off her talents, she didn't hesitate and blurted them out immediately.

"Daji will always love her Master, because... that's how she was programmed."

"Master's command is..."

"Ah! I can't say any more! You're so naughty!"

The sultry tone almost got to Xia Liang. Coming to her senses, Wen Qiong blushed beet-red. After scolding Xia Liang playfully, she turned away and covered her face like an ostrich hiding its head in the sand. Today, in front of this guy who makes my heart race, I've completely and utterly embarrassed myself.

Wen Qiong and Tang Jie were close friends, like sisters. Earlier today, Tang Jie had called her for help in trying to book Xia Liang's private car service on DiDi, so Wen Qiong knew her friend was trying to track him down. She had assumed she was just helping out casually, but to her surprise, she got lucky and snagged the booking right away—while she was still in bed, no less.

After confirming the ride over the phone, she worried about keeping him waiting. She quickly told her friend the good news and rushed downstairs. It wasn't until she was in the car and saw how handsome the driver was that she remembered her appearance. She suddenly recalled that she had slept in late after working overtime on voice acting the night before. After waking up, she had stayed in bed trying to book Xia Liang's car service.

My face is unwashed, my clothes are from yesterday, and I haven't even brushed my teeth! I wonder if he can smell anything bad when I talk...

But her realization came too late. The car was already moving, and this was a big deal for her best friend. So she could only suffer in silence, hiding in the corner and not daring to speak.

Xia Liang looked at the shy girl and smiled. He noted her disheveled appearance, yet her system rating was 93 points, and that was after a three-point deduction. He blinked and asked, "Miss Wen, I'm heading to a car race shortly. Do you have any plans?"

"I... I'd love to go and see it, but I'm not really presentable right now..."

Okay, her current appearance would definitely hurt her pride. It's different for girls than it is for most scruffy guys. Many women feel embarrassed to go out without makeup, let alone run out onto the street right after waking up.

"It's no problem. If there's anything you need, feel free to ask."

"That would be great! Could I please use your restroom to freshen up?"

"Sure. I have plenty of new toiletries. I'll go get some for you."

"That's so kind of you, thank you!"

Xia Liang led her to a restroom and brought her a set of disposable toiletries. He also arranged for the community butler to accompany her and help her buy some new clothes or whatever else she needed. The property services in this neighborhood were exceptional. Not only was the service top-tier, but residents could also order daily necessities by phone, with a guaranteed delivery within 20 minutes.

This was the first time Xia Liang had heard of such high-end service, but on second thought, it made sense. After all, this was arguably the best place in Shangjing that money could buy.

Xia Liang, meanwhile, headed down to the underground garage. If he was going to a race, he needed to switch cars. After a moment's thought, Xia Liang spent five Work Points to exchange for an ER Palace Phantom Qi 7.

A mosaic of blue light flashed and vanished, revealing a magically blue racing car. Its sleek black headlights were paired with gill-like vents on the hood. The front of the car resembled a venomous snake eyeing its prey, and its fluid lines stretched from the nose all the way to the trunk. Even the side mirrors were aerodynamically designed. The rear wheels were completely encased by the bodywork—all results of extensive wind tunnel testing.

Xia Liang opened the door and settled into the cramped driver's seat. As a two-seater, the car had virtually no extra space. The car certainly had its drawbacks. There was no room for any backseat shenanigans; if you were out on a date and things got heated, you'd have to find a hotel, he mused, caressing the retro-style buttons and the complex central console.

He turned the key, starting the engine. While the engine was cold, it idled at around 2,000 RPM. Xia Liang firmly pressed the accelerator, and the car let out a sound like a whip crack, followed by a rapid succession of metallic pings. There was no delay whatsoever as the engine's RPM quickly shot past the redline. Equipped with a rotary engine, the RX-7 had a breathtaking rev limit of 9,000 RPM.

The high-pitched wail of the engine was akin to the tenor notes of the Italian opera singer Pavarotti. Every guy's blood would boil hearing a sound like that.

「Meanwhile, elsewhere in the villa...」

"Hey babies, look! This is the villa's backyard garden. Wow, these flowers are so pretty!"

Responding to her fans' requests, Tang Jie thoroughly explored the first floor of the villa. However, out of politeness, she did not venture upstairs.

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