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The System's Golden Standard

Lee Minho, a bright but impoverished college student, stumbles upon a mysterious system. The system offers him unlimited wealth by drawing, but with a peculiar condition: he must constantly flaunt his newfound riches. Initially hesitant, Minho accepts the offer out of desperation, hoping to secure a better future for himself. As Minho's life transforms into a whirlwind of luxury, he grapples with the moral implications of his newfound wealth. He must navigate the challenges of maintaining his lavish lifestyle while trying to remain grounded and true to himself. Along the way, he encounters both envy and admiration, forming complex relationships with his peers and family. The system's demands push Minho to the brink, forcing him to question the true meaning of happiness and success. As he becomes increasingly entangled in the system's web, Minho must decide whether the pursuit of wealth is worth sacrificing his integrity and the relationships he holds dear.

BiosVonAsgard · Fantasy
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119 Chs

Chapter 78: The Testing

After waiting on the first floor for a long time, Kang Taehyun and Jung Jinso finally arrived together with Yoon Jungsu.

The two look frustrated while Yoon Jungsu was smiling.

"Did you guys lose the game?"

Lee Minho knew the result when he saw the expressions of Kang Taehyun and Jung Jinso.

Kang Taehyun said in a sad face.

"I lost, I didn't expect her to be so powerful. Maybe can be compared with that Fang Wen that day."

"Who is Fang Wen?"

Jung Jinso approached his chubby face and asked.

Kang Taehyun directly gave him a contemptuous look.

"Have you lost your memory? It's the one who played chess with Young Master Lee at the century-old store."

"It's him!" Jung Jinso finally remembered.

Afterwards, Jung Jinso said with a sad face.

"I also met a person from the dojo, and I was so abused that I didn't even have the strength to fight back."

Yoon Jungsu smiled and said.

"I lost."

"You're still smiling so happily even tho you lose?"

Lee Minho thought Yoon Jungsu couldn't be gone crazy because he lost the chess.

However, Yoon Jungsu had a smug face.

"Although I lost, I gained a lot. Guess who my opponent is."

"Who is it?"

Kang Taehyun and Jung Jinso looked curious.

Yoon Jungsu didn't give a damn either and said directly.

"It's Fang Jun."

"Fang Jun?"

Lee Minho was a little confused, the name was unfamiliar. However, Kang Taehyun and Jung Jinso were extremely srprised.

"Fang Jun? A member of the Fang family, he actually came to participate in this kind of competition?"

Kang Taehyun still knows Fang Jun very well.

The four major families in Kyoto are the Ren family, the Fang family, the Kang family and the Qin family.

Although the Ren family is ranked first, but because the heirs of this generation, except for Ren Yena, there is no reliable one.

Therefore, the status of the Ren family has been declining rapidly over the years.

On the contrary, the young people of the Fang family's generation are all young and promising.

Especially Fang Jun, who is capable and talented.

Many families in Kyoto want to marry their daughters to Fang Jun.

Unfortunately, Fang Jun likes men.

And at his 23rd birthday party, he directly announced his coming out in public. It caused a great sensation at the time.

However, those who want to climb up to be handsome don't have the slightest thought of giving up.

If you don't like women, give them an man.

When they knew that Fang Jun had someone he liked outside, some families secretly sent people to warn Fang Jun's little lover.

As a result, this incident annoyed Fang Jun, Directly shot those families and severely injured those families.

Let those families directly break their bones and cramps, and they will be disabled even if they don't die.

After that, no one dared to think of Fang Jun again.

But later on, there's a news broke that Fang Jun broke up with that little lover.

It's just that no one dares to approach Fang Jun easily anymore, because several of the families that were hit hard in the past have completely disappeared in the circle of Kyoto.

"I also find it strange."

Yoon Jungsu also knew about Fang Jun. After all, it was quite a big deal at the time.

"What's so strange about this."

Jung Jinso took out a packed pancake from his pocket, tore off the wrapping paper, and said.

"Fang Jun's former lover liked to play chess, and Fang Jun did what he liked. So he fell in love with it."

He then added on.

"There is so much excitement in this Chess Cup Competition, it is normal for him to join in the fun."

"Can you just eat first?"

Kang Taehyun glared at Jung Jinso.

"You are eating in front of us by yourself, aren't you embarrassed? Can't you give us one too?"

Kang Taehyun was also a little hungry.

Although he ate a bowl of noodles in the morning, he had already digested it after playing a game of chess.

"This is the only one I have." Jung Jinso looked aggrieved.

"Give me a bite." Kang Taehyun said bluntly.

Jung Jinso the handed the packed pancake to Kang Taehyun in aggrieved manner, and Kang Taehyun really just put it in his mouth and ate it in one bite.

Lee Minho heard what they said, but thoughtfully said.

"Didn't Ren Yena say before that she came to participate in the competition to meet someone by chance? Do you think it will be this Fang Jun?"

Kang Taehyun chewed on the pancake and paused.

After struggling to swallow the food in his mouth, he said in a panic.

"Young Master Lee, you mean that my goddess is here for Fang Jun?"

"Impossible, it's impossible for my goddess to like Fang Jun. She knows Fang Jun doesn't like girls."

Kang Taehyun didn't think his goddess would be so stupid. The matter of Fang Jun was full of ups and downs in Kyoto at that time.

"I didn't say that she likes Fang Jun."

Lee Minho shrugged.

"Didn't she say that she was looking for someone to talk about work?"

Yoon Jungsu rubbed his chin and thought deeply.

"What Young Master Lee said may be true."

"Well, I think so too."

Jung Jinso nodded in agreement and said to Kang Taehyun.

"Taehyun, it's impossible for your goddess to like Fang Jun. You're thinking too much."

"Yeah?"

Concern is chaotic, after listening to Lee Minho and the others, Kang Taehyun's IQ also returned a little bit.

Lee Minho looked at the watch on his left hand, saw that the time was almost up.

He then said to them.

"Okay, don't stand still, let's go and have a lunch. By the way, call Choi Jaywon and Seo Inguk. Seo Inguk didn't leave until four o'clock in the afternoon Is it? It's still too late for lunch."

The three of Kang Taehyun heard this and looked at each other, and immediately called Choi Jaywon and Seo Inguk.

It is impossible for Lee Minho to call Choi Jaywon and Seo Inguk over for no reason.

There must be something wrong for calling them over.

Kang Taehyun and the others are all smart people, sometimes they can understand the hidden meaning of Lee Minho's words without asking.

Seeing that none of the three of them asked, Lee Minho nodded secretly.

Sure enough, talking to these second generations saves effort. There is no need for explanation at all, people will understand.

After Choi Jaywon and Seo Inguk received the call, they rushed over quickly.

After Lee Minho exchanged pleasantries with them, he went straight to the topic.

"Since you all confessed and surrendered to me yesterday, I will also make my declaration."

"I have a chance for you now. Before six o'clock in the evening, as long as each of you can make up 10 million, I can give each of you an investment quota."

Lee Minho didn't explain too much, he believed that Kang Taehyun and the others would understand.

After all, he had already made them a fortune in the name of "investment quota".

Although Lee Minho felt that he was not afraid of the Qin family, it didn't mean that he would like the Qin family to make trouble for him.

Unless he had to, he would not compromise the system with money.

Dependence is a very bad habit. As long as it happens once, there will be a second time.

Lee Minho is not used to it, and he doesn't like to depend on others, and the system is the same.

He prefers to rely on his existing things and capital to create an environment and future that is beneficial to him.

The strength of Kang Taehyun and the others is not that strong in the Kyoto circle.

However, if the several of their families are firmly united, the Qin family may be a little bit afraid.

Lee Minho has always liked to plan ahead.

Since Kang Taehyun and the others think that he has golden thighs, then he will pretend to be a tiger once, and just sit on his golden thighs.

Since it is a golden thigh, then they must not have the slightest doubt about his golden thigh.

Golden thighs should look like golden thighs.

If you want to make people work hard, of course you have to give them a little sweetness.

He now has a 100% rebate card, if he eats meat, it would be good to let Kang Taehyun and the others drink soup by the way.

Of course, this time, he designed the threshold.

10 million, a person must collect 10 million before six o'clock in the afternoon before he takes them to play.

The threshold set just made them think that he was testing their abilities.

Kang Taehyun and Yoon Jungsu tasted the sweetness of the investment quota last time.

At this moment, when they heard the news that Lee Minho released the investment quota again, they are excited.

However, when they heard that Lee Minho was willing to give them a place before six o'clock in the evening, they needed to collect 10 million dollars, Kang Taehyun and the others felt a little embarrassed.

It's not that they don't want to, but that among them, except for Yoon Jungsu, they don't have that much savings.

"Does it have to be 10 million?"

Kang Taehyun asked cautiously.

"10 million is the minimum qualification to enter."

Lee Minho picked up the cup containing the juice, and while shaking the fresh orange juice in the cup, he looked at Choi Jaywon and said.

"This time, it's different from last time. No matter who, including me, without 10 million will not be eligible."

His words shocked Choi Jaywon and the others.

Although none of them knew what is the investmnent Lee Minho was talking about.

But 10 million is actually the minimum entry qualification, which is enough to deter them.

Lee Minho said that this time is different from the last time. If there is no 10 million, even he can't enter the field.

That means, this time, the person who presides over the investment is not Lee Minho.

The person who presided over the investment last time was Lee Minho, that's why he was able to let Kang Dongwon and the others enter the market.

Now, because the host is not Lee Minho, even himself can't lead people in violation of the rules.

The reason why Lee Minho said these words to Choi Jaywon is that the implication is that even Kang Dongwon and the others will not get the quota if they can't spend 10 million.

Lee Minho's words made them feel unclear.

The so-called investment this time was Lee Minho's temptation to them.

Similarly, it is also a chance for them.

If they really wanted to get on Lee Minho's boat, then no matter what, they would scrape together the 10 million.

This is to show their sincerity.

If they can't get it out, it can only show that their surrender is just talk.

After lunch, Kang Taehyun drove Lee Minho home.

Choi Jaywon and the others also went back to their respective homes with heavy hearts.

After returning home, Lee Minho immediately began to study in the system space.

Because Lee Minho's right hand is injured now, he adjusted the content of the course.

'Let's finish the hands-free courses first.'

After five o'clock in the afternoon, Lee Minho withdrew from the system space.

Kang Taehyun said that the auction of Treasure Pavilion will start at 8:00 tonight, so they will go there early at about 6:30.

After all, there was really a traffic jam on the road at that time.

After coming out of the system space, Lee Minho picked up the phone.

This time, Lee Minho was the first to open the group chat between him and Kang Dongwon.

Lee Minho didn't hide the matter from Kang Dongwon and the others about the investment.

But like Kang Taehyun and the others, Lee Minho clarified the threshold with Kang Dongwon and the others about the investment.

It's not that Lee Minho is stingy and doesn't want to take them to play.

It's just that, like this kind of thing, once or twice is fine. But if it is always unprincipled and unconditional like this, then the nature will change.

Lee Minho still understands the matter of being kind toward others.

As a matter of course, Kim Jaehwan and Park Bogum chose to withdraw directly, they didn't have that much money at all.

What Lee didn't expect was that Kang Dongwon also gave up.

Although Kang Dongwon made a lot of money from Lee Minho before, he bought a wedding house with all the money a few days ago, and he has no money left.

Kang Dongwon's family couldn't come up with 10 million at this time, so they could only say sorry to Lee Minho.

This matter was almost within his expectations. So Lee Minho was not surprised.

But for Yoon Jungsu and the others, Lee Minho originally thought they needed to think about it.

Unexpectedly, before four o'clock, they remitted the money.

Moreover, the amount was somewhat beyond Lee Minho's expectations.