The night air in Yuncheng was cool, but Li Zhen's blood was burning with purpose.
His phone buzzed again. A new notification.
Ding! System Notice:
"Host's popularity has reached a local viral threshold. New Feature Unlocked: 'Influence Multiplier.'
All cashback is now enhanced by your current social reach. Viral = Value."
Li Zhen blinked. "You're telling me the more famous I get, the more cashback I earn?"
Correct. Fame fuels the wild.
This system… it was more than money now.
It was a ticket to dominate every level of society.
He opened his favorite social media app and saw the numbers:
📈 1.8 million views
📈 52.4K followers overnight
📈 Top trending post: "Yuncheng's Real-Life Upgrade King"
The comments were on fire:
🗨️ "This guy is goals!"
🗨️ "I'd sell my soul for a system like that!"
🗨️ "When's the next McLaren vlog, king?"
And now, a private message pinged.
🟢 [Verified] Liu Man: CEO of Yuncheng City Luxe Club
"Mr. Li, we've seen your recent success. We would be honored to invite you to our elite networking event tomorrow evening. Exclusive members only. Black Card required. Are you in?"
Li Zhen's lips curled into a sly smile.
"System, what's the Black Card Club?"
Response: An elite status card offered to VIP spenders in major banks and luxury networks. Requirements: Minimum spend of ¥10 million within 30 days.
Li Zhen raised a brow. "Can I get one now?"
Answer: You're ¥3.2 million short. Want to proceed with a qualifying purchase?
Li Zhen didn't hesitate.
"Show me something wild."
Recommendation: Custom-built penthouse, 40th floor, Skyview Tower. Total: ¥3.2 million. Cashback bonus: ¥320 million IF purchase is posted with a viral campaign.
"Buy it."
Ding! Purchase confirmed. Cashback received: ¥32 million.
Viral Multiplier pending—share now to activate bonus.
Li Zhen smirked and whipped up a post:
📸 "Got dumped yesterday. Bought a penthouse today. Wild enough?"
With attached photos: the McLaren, his Rolex, and the panoramic penthouse view.
He clicked "Post."
The Next Morning
The entire Yuncheng campus was now obsessed.
Li Zhen had become more than a rumor—he was a legend in real time.
He didn't just go viral.
He went nuclear.
📈 Followers: 370,000
📈 Penthouse Post Views: 4.6M
📈 News Headline: "Mystery Student Turns Millionaire in 48 Hours"
Even the school administrators summoned him.
Principal Li personally shook his hand. "Mr. Li, if there's anything you need—facilities, research labs, sponsorships—we'd be happy to help."
Li Zhen smiled. "Thank you, sir. I may take you up on that soon."
He walked out of the office, not just a student anymore—but a campus icon.
Later that evening…
A black Rolls-Royce Phantom picked him up at the gate of Skyview Tower.
Inside sat a well-dressed assistant with white gloves and a formal tone.
"Mr. Li, welcome. You've been granted provisional Black Card status. This evening, you'll meet the top 1% of Yuncheng's elite."
Li Zhen adjusted his cufflinks.
"Let's make an entrance."
8:00 PM — Yuncheng Luxe Club, Hidden City Lounge
The club was nothing short of a billionaire's playground.
Crystal chandeliers. Golden railings. Uniformed staff. High society in tuxedos and gowns swirling with champagne glasses and soft laughter.
Li Zhen stepped into the main hall, and heads turned.
The younger heirs and heiresses whispered:
"Is that him?"
"Li Zhen? The viral student tycoon?"
"He really got invited to Black Card night?"
The host, Liu Man, approached with a warm smile and extended her hand. "Mr. Li, welcome. Your arrival completes tonight's lineup."
"Appreciate the invite," he said calmly, shaking her hand.
"You're the hottest name in the city," she said, leaning in slightly. "Everyone wants to know how you rose so fast."
He winked. "Just spent a little… wildly."
She laughed. "You're going to fit in perfectly."
At the bar, he met Qin Jinyao, a top-tier real estate tycoon in his 30s.
"So you're the kid everyone's talking about," Qin said, sipping aged whiskey. "Tell me, Li Zhen—what's your next move?"
Li Zhen leaned in, calm and direct. "I want to build an empire. I have money. What I need now are doors. Open them, and I walk through. Or I buy the building."
The tycoon stared for a moment… then laughed heartily and raised his glass.
"I like you. You've got balls."
Later, Liu Man led Li Zhen to a private booth. "This is the Black Card Circle. Once you're in, opportunities flow like wine."
Inside sat three powerful individuals:
A media CEO.
A tech startup mogul.
A fashion designer with global clout.
Each one offered a chance: brand collaborations, app development, luxury sponsorships.
Li Zhen listened, calculated, and then agreed to a joint project.
"Let's launch a campaign," he said. "Call it: Live Wild — Yuncheng's First Millionaire Student."
They all nodded, intrigued.
This wasn't just a system blessing anymore. It was strategy.
As he walked out of the club at midnight, stars overhead, Li Zhen's system pinged again:
System Level-Up Achieved: "Wild Entrepreneur" Tier.
New Skill Unlocked: Brand Negotiator.
Next Goal: Host your first national campaign. Reward: x500 Cashback for 24 hours.
Li Zhen stood still, staring up at the sky.
"From the bottom to the Black Card Club… in two days."
He smiled.
And this was only Day Two.