077 explained:
"The Affection Level you've gained comes from photos of you circulating on forums, strangers you've encountered on the street, and female classmates at your school."
"With hundreds of people, each contributing dozens of Affection Level points—even if most women only give 20 or 30 points—do the math. Those small amounts add up."
"I didn't notify you because they're all C-class females—ordinary individuals, not B-class or higher targets. They passively contribute Affection Level and Attribute Points without requiring active pursuit, so updates are unnecessary."
Zhou Yi finally grasped the system's terrifying potential. Even minimal goodwill from random women could benefit him, without needing their full devotion.
"Then if I become a celebrity, wouldn't I become practically unstoppable?"
"Host, fame is a double-edged sword. If scandals emerge, your Affection Level will drop. Only B-class or higher individuals, or those whose Affection Level has already maxed out at 100, remain unaffected. Everyone else's favor is fickle."
As the system elaborated, Zhou Yi deepened his understanding:
- C-class females: All ordinary women—passersby, online admirers drawn to your looks—contribute passive Affection Level.
- B-class or higher: These high-value targets require active pursuit. Their Affection Level, once earned, is permanent, making them strategic priorities.
Zhou Yi glanced at his 7,754 Attribute Points and decided, "Let's max out all my stats now."
The system cautioned, "Host, Attribute Points are also currency for the system store. Are you sure you want to spend them all here?"
"Don't worry. Spending a few to max my attributes shouldn't cost much."
"Understood, Host."
Zhou Yi's interface underwent another transformation.
Character Attributes:
[Name: Zhou Yi]
[Level: lv8 (Bronze)]
[Wealth: $7,998,650 (Wealthy)]
[Appearance: 100 (Unmatched)]
[Combat Power: 100 (Dominant)]
[IQ: 200 (Genius)]
[Reputation: 19 (Noteworthy)]
[Attribute Points: 7,754]
Mission Progress Panel:
[Xia Qiuzhi Regret Value: 10]
[Chu Han Regret Value: 0]
[Su Ning Regret Value: 0]
[Comeback Progress: 18]
[Affection Level Earned: 6,948]
[Admirers: 0]
[Achievements Unlocked: None]
[Items/Skills Acquired: Photographic Memory, Exceptional Recall]
[Current Ranking: 60,652]
[System store locked – Level too low]
With all attributes upgraded, Zhou Yi felt a distinct change in his body.
A surge of energy coursed through him, leaving him brimming with strength and vitality.
"What does 'Dominant' mean?"
"It means that once paired with any martial arts manual from the System Store, you'll become virtually invincible."
"Wait, could I even achieve immortality someday?"
"Anything is possible, Host. It depends entirely on how many attribute points you accumulate."
Zhou Yi smirked.
It seemed that in this system-driven world, wealth was still key—but here, wealth took the form of attribute points.
Then there was his intelligence.
He planned to test just how powerful his maxed-out genius-level intellect truly was when he returned to class.
And then there was his newfound fortune. Zhou Yi had suddenly gained millions, and he was still processing it.
What would he do with such wealth?
In his past life, Zhou Yi came from a modest family. Having millions was something he'd never dared dream of.
Now that he had it, his first reaction was confusion.
"System, do I need to come up with a plausible explanation for this money? As an orphan who suddenly became wealthy, wouldn't people grow suspicious?"
"Yes. The system can handle banking records, but for those around you, you'll need to craft a believable story."
Zhou Yi narrowed his eyes, quickly devising a plan.