Li Zhen stood under the afternoon sun, eyes glued to the balance on his screen.
¥1,401,800.
He had just gone from eating a budget rice bowl to becoming a millionaire… in less than five minutes.
And no one around him had a clue.
System Tip: You have received your cashback. Spend freely, Host. Live wild, or stay boring—the choice is yours.
A slow grin crept across his face. He had always been cautious. Always saved every cent. But now?
Now he had the power to flip his entire life.
Starting with payback.
Li Zhen took a deep breath and turned his gaze toward Meng Yuyan and her new boyfriend. They were still sitting at a table nearby, laughing as she showed off her "new man."
Time for a little show.
He stepped back into the cafeteria and walked straight to the snack counter. The cashier looked up, unimpressed. After all, Li Zhen was a familiar face—one of the broke kids who only bought cheap meals.
"I'll take everything on the top shelf," Li Zhen said casually, pointing to the expensive imported snacks and energy drinks usually ignored by students.
The cashier raised an eyebrow. "You sure? That's over ¥600."
Li Zhen smiled. "Add a round for every student in the café too."
People turned to look. A few even paused mid-bite.
Meng Yuyan squinted, her expression faltering.
"What the hell is he doing?" she muttered.
Li Zhen pulled out his phone and tapped the screen.
💸 Ding! Cashback received: ¥60,000.
The cashier's eyes widened when the payment went through instantly.
Within seconds, the staff was handing out snacks, drinks, and imported chocolates to stunned students.
"Compliments of Li Zhen," he said with a grin. "Eat up."
Whispers spread.
"Isn't that the guy who just got dumped?"
"Why's he giving away food?"
"Did he win the lottery or something?"
Meng Yuyan stood, confused. Her new boyfriend frowned.
Li Zhen caught her gaze and walked over with a box of chocolates.
"For you," he said with a charming smile. "Since you mentioned you only wanted expensive gifts."
She blinked. "What… what game are you playing?"
"No game. Just upgraded," he said, voice cool. "Unlike someone who downgraded."
Her face flushed. She reached out, but he pulled the box back.
"Actually, on second thought… you're not worth it."
Then he turned around and walked out, leaving the café buzzing.
On his way out of campus, Li Zhen opened his phone again. He still had over ¥1.4 million. If the system gave him this much from small purchases… what if he went big?
System Suggestion: Spend boldly, Host. Luxury experiences, top-tier items, and premium memberships all trigger maximum cashback bonuses.
Li Zhen's eyes gleamed.
A few taps later, he was browsing the listings of "Dream Auto," the city's most elite car dealership. And then, he saw it.
McLaren 720S Spider – Custom Blue – ¥3,280,000.
"Out of reach," he muttered. "But maybe not for long."
He did the math in his head. If he kept getting 100x cashback, he'd only need to spend ¥32,800 to get ¥3.28 million.
What could he buy for that?
Then an idea hit him.
He headed toward the city mall.
Two Hours Later…
Li Zhen walked through the glass doors of Xihua Luxury Mall, no longer dressed in his faded hoodie. He wore a brand-new designer outfit, bought minutes earlier online and delivered via instant courier: crisp white Balenciaga shirt, tailored black jeans, and fresh Nike Dunks. On his wrist? A silver Rolex Datejust.
Every step he took felt like a movie scene.
Shoppers stared. Store employees whispered.
He walked into Gucci, straight to the counter.
"Good afternoon, sir," the saleswoman greeted with a professional smile. "Looking for something specific?"
Li Zhen smiled back. "I want to buy every color of this jacket," he said, pointing to a ¥8,000 leather piece.
Her eyes widened. "E-Every color?"
"Yes. And the matching shoes. Size 42."
"Of course, sir! Right away!"
He scanned the code and paid ¥56,000.
💸 Ding! Cashback received: ¥5,600,000.
His heart thudded harder than ever. The system wasn't slowing down—it was accelerating.
He took a deep breath. This wasn't just spending. This was investment with a vengeance.
He walked out of Gucci with six shopping bags, each swinging like a medal of honor.
Next stop: Dream Auto.
Evening – Dream Auto Dealership
Li Zhen stood under the showroom lights, staring at the McLaren.
It shimmered like a dragon, calling his name.
A young salesman walked up with a skeptical smile. "This model's 3.28 million yuan, sir. It's not just a showpiece."
Li Zhen chuckled. "Good. I'll take it."
The salesman paused, then blinked. "You mean… you want to reserve it?"
"No," Li Zhen said, pulling out his phone. "I mean I'll buy it. Now."
He opened his banking app. The balance: ¥6,952,800.
Transfer complete.
10 minutes later…
Li Zhen slid into the McLaren's cockpit, gripping the wheel like it was his destiny.
The engine purred. The dashboard glowed. The salesman bowed from the curb, still stunned.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the car roared through the streets of Yuncheng.
Li Zhen wasn't just a poor student anymore.
He was a rising legend.
And the world?
Was about to see what living wild really looked like.