Mom's Back. The Villain Triplets Are in Trouble.

Chapter 202: Chapter 201: Overly Confident

Gu Qingyin spent a minute explaining the ”system” genre to Huo Yunjing, then logically surmised, ”If a host is really trying to romance you, she’ll definitely make the first move soon.”

Gu Qingyin was a little excited. After all, she’d been curious about these systems for a long time and really wanted to catch one to study it.

”I wonder how this system chooses its targets. To think it landed on you, of all people.”

Gu Qingyin sighed in bemusement. ’He’s a ghost. Is it going for a redemption arc or something?’

If she hadn’t returned and Huo Yunjing had become a Fierce Ghost, that route might have been viable. But now, their family couldn’t be happier.

’The system couldn’t have failed to detect that, right?’

As it turned out, the system really hadn’t detected it. In fact, the system couldn’t even tell if Huo Yunjing was human or ghost. All it knew was that this ”person’s” fortune was immense, and by gaining his affection, it could absorb that fortune, accumulate energy, and complete its ultimate mission as soon as possible.

Over at the counter, a cute girl with delicate features was intently grinding coffee while speaking to the system in her mind.

’Didn’t you say the Son of Fortune was Huo Xingye? How come it’s suddenly that man from before?’

The system didn’t know what was going on either and could only give a perfunctory response.

’...The data is never wrong. Just romance him. It’s not unheard of for there to be two Sons of Fortune. Isn’t that even better? If you succeed in romancing them both, you’ll get double the fortune.’

The girl thought that made sense. Her thoughts then turned to the dazzling array of items and magical abilities in the system’s store, and a flash of greed flickered in her eyes.

’Men... no matter what they look like on the outside, they’re all pretty much the same on the inside. I’ve romanced more men than I can count on both hands; you could say I’m very experienced.’

’This man before me... will inevitably become another one of my conquests in the near future.’

Once the coffee was ready, she took the corresponding dessert and ice cream from the refrigerated display case. The girl then carried the large tray of items over to the window seat.

After putting the items down, she acted as if Gu Qingyin didn’t exist and struck up a conversation with Huo Yunjing.

”Sir, please try this coffee. It’s a new item our café just launched. It has a smooth texture and a rich aroma, perfect for a successful man like yourself.”

Huo Yunjing placed the ice cream and dessert one by one in front of his wife. He then glanced up at the girl and replied politely, ”Sorry, I don’t like coffee.”

The girl put on a regretful expression before finally turning her gaze to Gu Qingyin.

Before, her attention had been entirely on Huo Yunjing, and she hadn’t spared Gu Qingyin a single glance. Now that she got a clear look at Gu Qingyin’s face, the girl couldn’t help but clench her fists.

’How is this woman so gorgeous! The looks I upgraded using affection points don’t even hold a candle to hers!’

The girl’s jealous and hateful stare was too intense to ignore. Gu Qingyin sighed inwardly, looked up at her, and asked, ”Want an autograph?”

The girl was stunned for a moment. While inwardly cursing, ’Who the hell wants your autograph?’, she simultaneously asked her system who this woman was and why she was so full of herself.

The system replied quickly.

’Gu Qingyin, Huo Xinghai’s mother. She went viral for looking too young. Netizens affectionately call her Sister Qing.’

After speaking, the system seemed to lag for a moment. It had intended to look up the man’s information as well, but aside from his basic identity, everything was blank.

’Strange.’

The girl composed herself and went with the flow, smiling. ”Sister Qing, I’m a fan. I don’t have a pen or paper, but could we take a photo together?”

Gu Qingyin smiled. ”Sure.”

The girl took out her phone, leaned in close to Gu Qingyin, and snapped a selfie.

It was a very half-hearted photo. She barely focused the shot, didn’t bother finding good lighting, didn’t turn on a beauty filter, and was done after just one take.

Gu Qingyin hadn’t really wanted to take a picture either. She used the opportunity of the girl getting close to probe the system inside her with her Spiritual Power.

She didn’t do anything drastic, just simply established a hidden link, something like a monitoring bug.

After taking the photo, the girl looked at Huo Yunjing again. ”Our café is running a promotion for our customer group chat. Members get a 12% discount, gifts on holidays, and loyal customers in the group get to try any new items first.”

The girl flashed a sweet smile. ”Sir, would it be convenient for me to get your contact info?”

Huo Yunjing was reluctant, but he was also afraid of spoiling Gu Qingyin’s fun, so he subconsciously glanced over at her.

Gu Qingyin, understanding the situation, took out her phone. ”Add me instead. He doesn’t usually eat this stuff anyway, so adding him would be useless.”

The girl’s smile stiffened slightly. She could only nod and agree, and even had to thank Gu Qingyin after adding her.

With no more excuses to stay, the girl politely excused herself. The moment she turned around, she couldn’t help but grind her teeth.

’ARGH!! Gu Qingyin is so infuriating! If she hadn’t interfered, I would’ve gotten his contact info!’

Gu Qingyin heard this and couldn’t help but chuckle. ’So... adorably and blindly optimistic.’

Huo Yunjing’s brow also furrowed slightly.

Gu Qingyin noticed. She thought for a moment, then asked in a low voice, ”Can you hear it too?”

Huo Yunjing nodded. ”When they selected me as their target, they tied an energy line to me.”

With an energy transmission channel in place, it wasn’t surprising that he could hear the conversation between the system and its host.

It dawned on Gu Qingyin. As she lowered her head to eat her ice cream, she continued to listen in on the conversation between the host and the system.

’What’s that man’s name? What’s his affection level right now?’

The system checked, then responded: ’Huo Yunjing. Also a member of the Huo Family. Specific identity is unknown. Affection Level: 0.’

The girl’s eyes widened slightly.

’How is that possible! Is he blind?!’

’Ever since I upgraded my looks, any man who saw me and had even a brief conversation with me would have an affection level of around ten! How could it possibly be zero?’

The system offered a logical analysis.

’He’s probably used to beauties on Gu Qingyin’s level. In comparison, your looks are still too plain.’

For a moment, the girl’s face twisted.

’I need to keep upgrading my looks!’

The system’s response was flat.

’You can, but it must be done gradually. You can’t suddenly increase it by too much.’

The girl understood this principle. After nodding to herself, she asked again: ’I didn’t get his contact info. Once Huo Yunjing leaves, how am I supposed to find him?’

The system quickly formulated a strategy.

’Stick to the original plan and apply for a job at Huo’s Company. He’s connected to the Huo Family. Once you’ve reached a high enough position, you’re bound to meet him again sooner or later.’

The girl reluctantly agreed: ’Fine. I’ll stick to the original plan and romance Huo Xingye first.’

Finishing the last bite of her ice cream, Gu Qingyin let out a silent ”wow.” ”My, she’s confident,” she remarked.

Huo Yunjing also gave a wry smile. ”Does Xingye just have bad luck? He’s always attracting these strange things.”

Gu Qingyin shook her head. ”I’ve checked his fate. He’s destined to be a king, no doubt about it. These small incidents are just stumbling blocks on his path to greatness—nothing worth mentioning.”

Before they left, Gu Qingyin had Huo Yunjing find out the girl’s name.

Unexpectedly, this gave the girl another inexplicable boost of confidence. She thought Huo Yunjing was interested in her but was just too shy to say anything with Gu Qingyin around.

Gu Qingyin clicked her tongue in amazement. ’Today I’ve truly witnessed the diversity of species. Maybe you should take another look at that affection level stuck at zero before you run your mouth?’

’You’re a little overconfident, sweetie.’