From Trash to Tycoon: The Shenhao Rise

Location: NovaVerse Tower, Global HQ – Singapore

The world was changing—and fast.

Only days after dismantling the Black Veil virus in Monaco, Bai Chen stood at the center of an international storm. The financial world was buzzing. Whispers grew into headlines. Reporters begged for statements. Investors clung to rumors.

Because today, Bai Chen wasn't just launching a product.

He was launching a revolution.

System Announcement

🏦 Global Function Unlocked: NovaBank Sovereign

🌐 Feature: Create the world's first fully decentralized, Shenhao-backed digital banking system.

💰 Effects:

– Set global interest rates for NovaBank accounts

– Provide instant crypto-cash exchange

– Launch your own stable currency

– Remove middlemen: No bank boards. Only you.

🔥 Bonus: 10% global transaction tax will now feed into your system wallet

📈 Projected Income: $3 Billion/month (initial)

Scene: Press Conference – NovaVerse Sky Hall

Over 200 world-class media outlets gathered in the glass sky arena.

Su Yiran sat beside Bai Chen, managing legal compliance.

Lin Yuwei arrived in a sleek navy business suit, already fielding questions with practiced calm.

Ye Qingyue, standing behind the scenes, monitored live financial feeds and social reactions.

And Bai Chen?

He stepped up to the podium like he owned the world—because slowly, he was starting to.

"Good morning," he said smoothly. "I'm Bai Chen, CEO of NovaVerse. Today, I'm not launching a product. I'm launching a future."

Gasps echoed.

Screens behind him lit up, revealing the NovaBank Sovereign interface.

"No more corrupt institutions. No more rigged games. From this moment, your wealth belongs to you."

Thunderous applause.

System Boost

🎯 Mission: "NovaBank Genesis" – COMPLETE

✅ Status: NovaBank now live in 51 countries

💎 System Wallet Income: +$52.1 Million (24 hours)

🔓 Trait Unlocked: "Financial Emperor" – All future finance-based missions generate double passive income

🧠 Romance Effect:

– Su Yiran Affection: 68% → 74%

– Lin Yuwei Affection: 91% → 94%

– Ye Qingyue Affection: 81% → 85%

After-Event – Private Suite

Bai Chen poured himself a glass of wine as the sun set over the bay.

But peace wouldn't last.

His private terminal chimed. A message flashed:

[ENCRYPTED TRANSMISSION – HIGH THREAT]

Opening the file revealed a video clip.

A masked figure sat behind a Black Nine symbol. The voice was distorted.

"Impressive, Mr. Bai. You dodged bullets, bought loyalty, and built a kingdom. But every king has an executioner."

Then the camera turned.

A woman was chained in the background. Her face bloodied.

It was... Tang Xinyi.

His ex-classmate. The sweet, nerdy girl who once helped him pass his calculus finals back when he was broke and forgotten. The only girl who ever stood up for him without asking anything in return.

"You want her alive?" the masked man said. "Come to Tokyo. Alone. 72 hours."

The feed cut.

System Warning

⚠️ Hostage Situation Detected

Mission Triggered: "Debt of Kindness"

Objective: Rescue Tang Xinyi from a Black Nine experimentation lab

Location: Tokyo Megacity

Deadline: 72 hours

Risk: Psychological warfare, Bio-AI enhanced enemies

Reward: Unlocked character path – Tang Xinyi "Loyal Light"

💘 Romance Route: Unlocked upon successful rescue

Scene: Harem Conflict Brewing

Later that night, back in the NovaVerse Tower's executive penthouse, the air was heavy.

Su Yiran leaned against the window, arms crossed. "So you're going to Tokyo. Alone?"

Lin Yuwei frowned. "Do you even realize what kind of trap this is?"

Ye Qingyue sat silently, tapping her nails on her tablet. "This is emotional leverage. They're trying to corner you using sentiment."

Bai Chen met their eyes, one by one.

"Xinyi saved me when I was nobody. If I don't repay that… what's all of this worth?"

Silence.

Then, Yuwei spoke.

"You're not alone anymore. Whether you like it or not… you have us now."

Romance Paths: Status Update

💘 Su Yiran: Protective, but conflicted

💘 Lin Yuwei: Loyal and possessive

💘 Ye Qingyue: Strategic, but her heart is cracking

❤️ New Route Alert: Tang Xinyi – In Danger

Next Major Choice: Tokyo Rescue Arc Begins

Final Scene: Private Jet – En Route to Tokyo

Bai Chen sat alone in the jet's dark cabin.

The city lights below faded into shadows.

In his hand was an old photo.

Him. Broke. Broken. Glasses crooked.

And beside him, a smiling girl in glasses with a peace sign—Tang Xinyi.

He remembered her words back then:

"One day, you'll shine. And when you do… don't forget me."

Now, it was time to repay a kindness no empire could buy.