A New Car

Claire lay in her dormitory bed, unable to fall asleep. Her three roommates had gone on a blind date with boys from the male dormitory that night, but she had made an excuse and stayed behind. She didn't usually participate in such activities, as her family's financial situation was not as good as her roommates'. They were able to enjoy leisurely pursuits, but Claire's family had spent nearly all their savings to send her to music school.

Sometimes, Claire went out with them anyway because she couldn't find an excuse to say no. But tonight, she was relieved to have stayed behind, as she had received an unexpected windfall. A generous viewer had gifted her 2.6 million, a sum that even popular streamers rarely encountered.

As she wrapped up her stream, Claire was contacted by guild members who wanted to partner with her and help her rise through the ranks. They even offered to collaborate with two popular streamers to trigger Lil Match, and with the generous donor's help, they might even secure tens of millions.

The guild knew the temper of this big shot. What did big shots care about the most? Their reputations of course. They could not embarrass themselves in front of their favorite streamers. As long as they could target this weak spot, then this big shot would keep giving out gifts.

The guilds were manipulating the rankings to deceive unsuspecting streamers, but Claire refused to participate in their scheme. She did not want to swindle David out of his hard-earned money.

Eventually, the guilds resorted to threats, warning Claire that they would ruin her career as a streamer. She struggled to determine if she would regret turning down their offer or if David's generosity was just a fleeting impulse.

On top of all this, she grappled with how to best utilize the over one million dollars in donations to improve her family's living conditions.

As a result, she knew sleep would evade her that night.

Meanwhile, David's Instagram was gaining traction. His photo of River Leeds had garnered over 100 comments. The angle was impeccable, showcasing the view from a unit situated above the 30th floor in the South River International Residence.

Located in South River Province, the South River International Residence was the most expensive property in the area. With a minimum cost of $2,152,782 per square foot, even a small unit would cost at least 50 million dollars. David had just shared a photo he had taken from there.

There were several questions on the post, some impressed, some skeptical, and some just curious.

"David, where did you steal this photo from? The angle is superb!" commented one user.

"Dave, are you working as a part time cleaner here? Can you refer me to that job? Maybe I can make some nouveau riche friends there," asked another comment.

"Dave, are you a sugar baby to a rich woman? Do you still have any contacts? I don't want to work hard anymore," replied another comment.

No one had asked David if he had bought a unit there, despite the various comments made. The next day, David woke up late in the morning, washed up, and gazed out the window at the view of the River Leeds. He still felt as if he were in a dream.

"What should I do today? Oh, I know, I'll buy a car," he muttered to himself.

Suddenly, he remembered that he didn't know how to drive.

"What should I do then? Should I hire a driver? No, it's not as fun as driving myself. And do I even need a driver if I'm buying a sports car? That's ridiculous," David thought.

He couldn't wait a month to get a driver's license. Then, he remembered that he could add any skill he wanted for free in the system's skill column. David opened the interface and saw that he had another lavish point. He had spent 500 million since he topped up ten million on TikTok last night, so he clicked on the plus sign behind the skill column and typed in "driving."

The system began loading, and within seconds, David felt like his brain had been filled with knowledge about driving. He knew where the brake, accelerator, and clutch were, as well as how to start the car, change gears, turn, and reverse.

It felt like he had already driven a car before, and he was thrilled.

David couldn't believe how incredible the system was, and he wanted to try it out. He left his house and headed to the Golden Leaf Hotel. Pearl greeted him at the door and invited him to breakfast.

"Mr. Lidell, breakfast is ready. Please come with me."

David realized that Pearl was a true professional who knew how to behave within the norms. Although she had called him "darling" on Instagram the night before, she addressed him as "Mr. Lidell" today, maintaining a clear distinction between her work and private life.

After breakfast, Pearl purposely got close to David as they walked out of the hotel. She whispered in his ear, "David, darling, don't forget our appointment." Her breath on his ear made him feel weak in the knees. He cursed silently, "You minx!"

David decided to spend another hundred thousand to upgrade his wardrobe. As the saying goes, "Clothes make the man." After changing out of his cheap clothes into branded attire and adding four lavish accessories from last night, he looked like the son of a wealthy family. If he wore this outfit to the showroom, he would not be ignored for even a moment in the lobby.

Feeling more refreshed and completely different from yesterday, David walked confidently into a Benz specialty shop. He had his eye on a Benz G-Class and immediately paid for it when he arrived. Since he upgraded his wardrobe, none of the salespeople looked down on him, and he didn't hesitate to swipe his card to pay.

Driving his brand new Benz G-Class, David couldn't help but marvel at how amazing the system was. However, he had one question: how would he get a license? He knew how to drive, but he didn't have a license. No one around him seemed to have the answer to this dilemma.

David believed that Pearl might be able to help him obtain a driver's license. As a lobby manager at an eight-star hotel, she likely had connections with powerful people.

He drove to the entrance of the Golden Leaf Hotel and called for Pearl. "Miss Pearl, I need your help," he said when she answered.

"What can I help you with, darling?" Pearl replied.

"I want to get a driver's license. Do you know anyone who can help? Money is not an issue," David asked.

Pearl was surprised that a wealthy person like David didn't already have a license, but she didn't ask any questions. "This shouldn't be hard. When do you need it?" she asked.

"As soon as possible," David responded.

"Give me your identification card. I'll take a picture of it," Pearl instructed.

David handed over his ID, and Pearl quickly snapped a photo and sent it to someone. She then made a phone call.

"Hello? Girl, I've sent you a picture of an identification card. Can you ask your husband to get a driver's license for me as soon as possible?" asked Pearl to the person on the other end of the phone.

"Alright, I've got it. Thank you, my dear. Please extend my gratitude to your husband as well," said Pearl, concluding the call. She then informed David, "You can have it as soon as this afternoon."

"Okay, thank you, Miss Pearl. How much is it? I'll transfer the funds to you," replied David.

"Let's not discuss money. If you're showing me such respect by calling me Miss Pearl, then there's no need for formality," responded Pearl.

"Alright, are you available now? Would you like to go somewhere with me?" David's politeness faded.

"I'll make time, even if I'm occupied if you're the one asking," replied Pearl.

"Great, stay put. Let's go," Pearl replied, her tone firm.

David started the car and left Golden Leaf Hotel.