077 explained, "It's the photos you posted on the forum that earned you a lot of Attraction Points. Many also came from random women you passed on the street, as well as female classmates at school who noticed you."
"Hundreds of people, each contributing dozens of points. For those girls, their individual contributions might only be twenty or thirty, but multiply that by hundreds, and the total adds up quickly."
"The reason I didn't report it is because they're all ordinary Tier C women—those below Tier B. They don't require active pursuit; they simply contribute Attraction Points and attribute bonuses without needing any effort from you. That's why I skipped mentioning them."
Zhou Yi finally grasped the terrifying scope of this system. It turned out he didn't even need these regular women to fall in love with him. Even the slightest trace of goodwill could bring him tangible benefits.
"So, if I became a celebrity, wouldn't that make me practically unstoppable?"
"Host, fame is a double-edged sword. If scandals break out, your Attraction Points will plummet. In other words, only Tier B+ targets or those whose Attraction Points for you have reached 100 remain stable. Everyone else's affection can shift easily."
As the system elaborated, Zhou Yi began to fully understand the rules.
Tier C women represent all ordinary individuals—perhaps someone you pass on the street or an online admirer captivated by your photo. These people naturally contribute Attraction Points.
Only Tier B+ targets demand active pursuit. Their value is greater, and their Attraction Points are permanent. This is the essence of 'pursuit' within the system.
Zhou Yi glanced at his attribute points and decided to max out all his stats.
The system reminded him, "Host, these attribute points serve as currency for future purchases in the System Store. Are you sure you want to spend them now?"
"It's fine. Let's use some. Maxing out shouldn't cost too much."
"Understood, Host."
Zhou Yi's interface underwent another transformation.
Character Attribute Panel:
[Name: Zhou Yi]
[Level: LV8 (Bronze)]
[Wealth: $7,998,650 (Affluent)]
[Appearance: 100 (Unmatched Beauty)]
[Combat Power: 100 (Dominant Strength)]
[Intelligence: 200 (Genius-Level Intellect)]
[Reputation: 19 (Notable Presence)]
[Attribute Points: 7,754]
Mission Progress Panel:
[Xia Qiuzhi's Regret Value: 10]
[Chu Han's Regret Value: 0]
[Su Ning's Regret Value: 0]
[Comeback Progress: 18]
[Attraction Points Earned: 6,948]
[Admirers: 0]
[Achievements: None]
[Skills Acquired: Photographic Memory, Exceptional Recall]
[Current Ranking: 60,652]
[System Store Locked Due to Low Level]
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 Strength' 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.