2 Chen Xiang

Following behind was Ms. Chen Xiang whose face looked tired at her kid's antics.

Liang Wei smiled at the little boy and waved at Ms. Chen Xiang. She returned the gesture with a tired smile.

Liang Wei had lived in the same apartment complex for over a year now, but he had never really spoken to Ms. Chen Xiang or her son.

All he knew about her was that she was single since he heard her mention it many times during her calls which he overheard from his flat since the walls were too thin.

Liang Wei's gaze lingered on Ms. Chen as she walked past him with her son.

He couldn't help but notice the way her hair was tied up in a neat ponytail, accentuating the delicate curve of her neck.

Her outfit, a simple T-shirt and jeans, hugged her slender figure in all the right places, emphasizing the gentle curve of her hips and the slight sway of her waist as she walked.

As she turned to glance back at her son, Liang Wei's eyes were drawn to the gentle swell of her breasts.

They were not particularly large, but they seemed to fit her frame perfectly, giving her an understated but undeniable allure.

But it was her face that truly captivated him.

Her features were delicate and refined, with high cheekbones and full lips that seemed to invite a smile.

Her eyes, a soft shade of brown, were framed by thick lashes that gave her a gentle, doe-like quality.

All in all, Ms. Chen was the very embodiment of the girl next door, with a natural beauty that seemed effortless and yet utterly captivating.

[Ding!]

[Potential Target found!]

[Name: Chen Xiang]

[Status: single]

[Favorability: 10]

[Lust: 0 (!)]

[(!) The Lust stat affects whether the target is likely to engage in sexual activities with the host.]

[(Target Quest) Increase favorability to 50. Rewards: +200 SP, +1 Parental instincts, Magical Milk bottle x1]

[Magical Milk Bottle: A special item that can be used to increase the favorability of women who have given birth.]

Liang Wei was taken aback by the sudden chime from the system and the message that followed.

He quickly read the notification again, trying to make sense of what it meant.

'Potential Target? Target Quest?'

[Ding!]

[Targets are individuals who, based on your interactions with them, have the potential to increase your Favorability with them. This, in turn, can earn you SP and other rewards. The Magical Milk Bottle, for instance, is an item that can increase the favorability of women who have given birth]

Liang Wei's mind raced as he tried to comprehend the possibilities that lay before him. The idea of earning SP and rewards simply by interacting with women was intriguing.

However, he couldn't shake off the feeling that the whole thing was a bit too easy.

'Is there a catch? How do I know if someone is a Potential Target?'

[Ding!]

[The system will notify you when it detects a Potential Target based on various factors such as their relationship status, personality, interests, and other criteria. The Favorability rating indicates the likelihood of that person developing a positive relationship with you]

Liang Wei nodded slowly, still processing the information.

'So I guess the Targets are chosen at random. Well, It looks like I have another way of earning SP.'

As he snapped out of his trance, Liang Wei realized he was running late for school.

He shook his head, trying to clear his mind of distracting thoughts, and quickly made his way towards the elevator, walking just behind Ms. Chen and her son.

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Chen Xiang walked, her thoughts consumed by her encounter with her neighbor Liang Wei.

She recalled how she had first seen him a year ago, a timid and shy young man who seemed to avoid her like the plague.

It reminded her of her younger self, back when she was just a loner in school, until she met Wang Feng.

He was the popular guy, and something between them just clicked. They fell in love, but he abandoned her after making her pregnant.

Chen Xiang had faced discrimination from everyone: her parents, neighbors, and fellow students.

She was forced to quit school and couldn't abort the baby, as it would have caused complications due to her young age.

Wang Feng denied that the child was his and even produced false DNA documents.

It was later revealed that he was the son of an influential person in the city, and his actions left her alone and with no support.

A year later, her own parents kicked her out of the house.

They gave her some money as a last resort, and she arrived in this city, working at a convenience store to make ends meet.

Today was a big day for Chen Xiang's little boy, his first day of Kindergarten.

The excitement was palpable as he had been eagerly anticipating this day for weeks.

He was so excited that he had stayed up all night, keeping his mother awake with him.

Chen Xiang was exhausted as she had spent most of the night trying to calm her son down and coaxing him back to sleep.

She knew that going to work without enough sleep would make her feel like a zombie, with a foggy brain and a tendency to make mistakes.

When she finally arrived at the elevator, she noticed Liang Wei walking towards her.

It seemed as if he had been following her the whole time, but she had been too preoccupied to notice him.

_________

Liang Wei rushed to catch the elevator with Ms. Chen, hoping to make it in time.

As he stepped in, he took a deep breath and tried to compose himself.

Liang Wei couldn't help but take a closer look at Ms. Chen.

As he did, he noticed the folds of her t-shirt slightly revealing her cleavage.

He felt a faint whiff of perfume that intoxicated him, and he couldn't help but imagine all sorts of scenarios.

Suddenly, Ms. Chen turned towards him, tilting her head in confusion. Liang Wei's heart raced as he thought that she had caught him staring.

But then, to his surprise, she leaned in closer to him, the fabric of her shirt brushing against his arm. He caught another whiff of her intoxicating perfume.

Just as he thought things were getting interesting, she reached over and pressed the button for the first floor.

The doors closed, and she stepped back, returning to her previous state as if nothing had happened.

Liang Wei, on the other hand, turned bright red, feeling as if he had just been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

He quickly looked away, hoping that Ms. Chen hadn't noticed his embarrassment.