Chapter 201: Girl’s Affection for Her Master

Chu Tian naturally stood at Su Nian’s side, walking at a calm and measured pace.

If it had been in his previous life.

Facing such an incomparably beautiful woman like Su Nian, he would never have been able to handle it with composure; just standing beside her would likely have filled him with inferiority.

But at this moment.

With strength and wealth backing him, Chu Tian was more confident and at ease than ever.

On his face was a faint smile, one he himself hadn’t even noticed, made all the more gentle and indulgent by the effect of [S-Grade Male Charisma (Passive Skill)].

Su Nian walked straight into the store that appeared to be the most luxurious and high-end, her gaze quickly sweeping across the expensive and gorgeous dresses and accessories.

She glanced at the price tags—just as she expected, everything was very expensive.

Even as a top Magic Girl Idol, her salary might allow her to afford it, but it still felt a bit extravagant.

‘Hmph, hmph, hmph damn horned demon, just you wait!’

“This one.”

“And not that one.”

“Pack up all the clothes on this row of shelves.”

The clerks were stunned by her astounding beauty and presence, and then saw her strikingly handsome companion—his noble air alone proclaimed immense wealth and an excellent match.

At the same time.

A shop assistant to the side recognized Su Nian, her eyes widening in disbelief. 

The super Magic Girl Idol Su Nian had actually come to their store, and was even buying so much!

Chu Tian didn’t need to say much.

That newly acquired, indescribable charisma on his body, mixed with the innate authority of Shadowmoon Manor’s master, was enough to make everyone attentive and eager to please.

He merely nodded slightly, completely accepting Su Nian’s choices, and casually handed over that purple-gold card symbolizing Shadowmoon Manor’s wealth.

“Do as she says.”

A few simple words, but they carried unquestionable weight.

“Oh my, this gentleman is so generous—he treats his companion so well.”

“He’s really extravagant!”

“This young lady is so lucky to be cherished by such a gentleman…..”

The clerks whispered among themselves, their envious stares landing openly on Su Nian.

The other customers nearby were also attracted by the commotion, frequently casting curious and admiring glances their way.

Especially the looks directed at Chu Tian, carrying obvious attraction and awe.

Su Nian stood at the center of these admiring gazes.

Yet her heart was a tangled mess of emotions.

On one hand, the feeling of being the center of attention and enjoying a top-tier shopping experience did satisfy a bit of that long-repressed vanity unique to women.

On the other hand, having her “Master” buy so much for her with money—it made her feel a little embarrassed.

As if she were being kept.

Ugh…….

“Ding dong, Humiliation Value increased by 1254.”

“Ding dong, Annoyance Value +1254.”

If she could, she’d rather be the one with lots of money, freely spending it on others.

Su Nian couldn’t help herself—she secretly lifted her eyelids and, from the corner of her eye, quickly glanced at the man paying the bill.

Chu Tian, spending money for his woman, looked especially confident and upright, his aura overwhelming.

Sunlight poured through the shop’s glass, perfectly outlining his chiseled jawline; his straight nose was like a mountain ridge, and the slight upward curve of his lips… held an inexplicable allure.

Somehow…… he really…… does look kind of handsome…..

Su Nian’s cheeks flushed red without her realizing, and she couldn’t help but sneak another look at that damned horned demon.

“Ding dong, Host’s affection for Recognition Object +1. Current value: -59↑”

‘Pfft, pfft, pfft!’

Su Nian was so startled by her own uncontrollable thoughts and the System’s prompt that she nearly bit her tongue.

How could she have such thoughts about that damn horned demon?

That was practically a betrayal of her secret vow for revenge!

It must be… it must be her body’s fault.

Yes, that’s right.

She absolutely didn’t feel that way.

It’s just that, after turning into a girl, the laws of attraction plus the effect of female hormones made her subconsciously develop some fondness for good-looking men.

It’s nothing….

After all, her willpower would always win in the end.

Hmph, damn horned demon, even if you are a bit good-looking, sorry, she still won’t go easy on you….

Because he’s just a big pervert… a big scoundrel—she’ll kill him sooner or later.

Hmph!

While Su Nian cursed that damned horned demon a thousand times over in her heart, she used the brief numbness brought by shopping to combat her shame.

And at the same time, she furiously hypnotized herself: every cent spent was weakening the enemy! 

Every cent was laying the groundwork for her future revenge!

Chu Tian watched the girl beside him with great interest.

Watching her pick out items, those sky-blue eyes would sometimes flash with a cunning light.

Watching her maintain her proud bearing, yet when she heard the prices, her face would twist into the calculating expression of a little hamster secretly doing the math.

He found it all endlessly amusing.

‘So this seemingly stubborn little wildcat also had such a “realistic,” even slightly “money-loving” side. It was… actually rather cute.’

And maybe Su Nian was really starting to like him—otherwise, why spend his money so readily?

To Chu Tian, this money spent by Su Nian was nothing.

First, because he’d arranged for his subordinates to auction off the dealership rights for the “Magic Phone” in cities across the continent.

Except for Academy City, all those cities had brought Shadowmoon Manor a massive income, so Chu Tian was anything but short on cash lately.

Besides, compared to a huge Popularity Value, any amount of money was just a number.

The truly powerful things in the world—money can’t buy, but Popularity Value can.

So, as long as he could win Su Nian’s affection, he was willing to spend as much as it took.

A while later.

Su Nian had visited several more shops.

Gorgeous clothes, delicate shoes, sparkling jewelry… almost filled the carriage.

Su Nian’s feelings were a complete mess.

There was the twisted satisfaction of having succeeded in revenge.

But she also felt a little useless for spending the damn horned demon’s money….

Just then, as they passed by a luxury jewelry store.

Chu Tian suddenly stopped.

His gaze became fixed on a special piece, displayed alone in a glass case in the very center of the shop, draped over a mannequin.

It was an intricately designed—and very daring—body chain.

Composed of fine, flowing gold chains, studded with emeralds of varying sizes, each one dark green and fathomless.

The chain twisted like a living vine, and the way it curved was designed to perfectly trace a woman’s slender waist—and… those mysterious curves just below, hinting at forbidden allure.

The green glow of the emeralds, paired with the cold gleam of the golden chain, wove a bewitching and dangerous beauty.

In that instant, Chu Tian could vividly picture a scene in his mind—

That cold, delicate chain wrapped around Su Nian’s snow-white, delicate skin—still warm and marked with countless ambiguous traces from last night…

What a breathtaking sight that would be—enough to drive any man’s blood wild in an instant!

His gaze, almost involuntarily, darkened.

Even his breathing grew a little heavier.

Su Nian was sharp enough to instantly notice the sudden change in the man’s aura beside her.

She followed that damned horned demon’s focused gaze.

When she clearly saw the daring, blatantly suggestive body chain on display—

Her cheeks flushed instantly, turning so red they almost dripped blood!

‘Th-this… this kind of thing…..’