"Where am I?"
A soft voice echoed in the luxurious apartment room, breaking the silence that lingered in the air.
Moments later, a handsome young man was shown sitting on a large king-sized bed. His sharp blue eyes swept around in confusion, taking in the elegant furnishings, marble floors, and the faint scent of perfume lingering in the air.
"I was sleeping in my room… so how did I end up here?" Kang muttered, brows furrowed as he scanned the unfamiliar surroundings.
Just last night, he had been reading a novel until late. He distinctly remembered drifting off to sleep in his own bed. Yet, now he found himself in a lavish apartment without any clue how or why.
As he sat deep in thought, the door clicked open.
A woman stepped inside—dressed in a sleek blue suit, her heels tapping softly against the polished floor. Her presence was sharp and cold, yet undeniably captivating. Kang turned his head toward the sound—and the moment his eyes landed on her, he was stunned.
She walked slowly, gracefully, step by step, closing the distance between them.
They now stood face to face. Both breathtaking in appearance—but Kang had an ethereal charm, something almost otherworldly that defied logic.
The woman, Lin Ruyun, looked at him intently. For a brief moment, she seemed taken aback by his flawless features, but quickly masked her reaction.
"Kang Ember, you know your situation… don't you?" she asked coldly, her gaze piercing.
Kang didn't respond immediately. He just stared at her, as if trying to understand something.
Suddenly, a cold, emotionless voice echoed in his mind, and a glowing blue panel appeared before his eyes.
> [ Ding! Special Situation Detected. Condition Met. ]
[ Ding! 'All Store System' Activated. ]
[ Ding! You've received ONE Lottery Ticket and ONE 'Buy Anything' Shopping Card. ]
[ Ding! The Store is now ONLINE. ]
[ Owner: Kang Ember ]
[ Age: 18 ]
[ Luck: Gray ]
[ Entries: None ]
[ Charm: MAX ]
[ Realms: None ]
[ Magic: None ]
[ Abilities: Body Enhancement (E) – Slightly stronger than a normal human. ]
Kang stared at the panel and listened to the voice, completely thrown off by what was happening.
Yet despite the confusion, his expression remained calm. Not a flicker of emotion crossed his face.
Then—in just a second—a huge flood of memories crashed into his mind. And he understood everything.
There was no pain. Everything just… made sense.
Though he'd need to explore those memories in detail later, for now—it was enough.
> [ Ding! Task Issued – Make Lin Ruyun your Woman or Wife within 1 Week ]
[ Reward: AP +20,000,000 and a Super Hidden Family Background ]
[ Penalty: Unknown ]
Kang was still processing the situation when another notification popped up—and upon reading it, a small smile appeared on his face.
Because this task? It was too easy for him.
And on the outside, despite everything, only a second had passed.
Lin Ruyun's expression changed slightly. She walked over to a nearby table, pulled out a velvet box, and placed it gently on the surface.
"I want the jade pendant that belonged to your mother," she said firmly. "In exchange, I'll give you twenty million dollars."
Kang's face didn't change. He calmly shook his head. "No."
Surprised, Lin Ruyun raised an eyebrow. She raised the price.
"Thirty million."
"Still no." Kang replied, unshaken.
"Fifty?"
"No."
"One hundred million."
Each time, Kang refused without hesitation.
Frustrated now, Lin Ruyun finally asked, "Then what do you want?"
Kang slowly stood up from the bed, walked over to her, and pointed directly at her. His eyes gleamed with a playful yet confident light.
"I'll give you the pendant… but only to the woman who becomes my wife," he said smoothly.
He leaned in slightly, lowering his voice.
"So if you really want it… marry me."
Lin Ruyun's eyes widened slightly in shock.
"One month," Kang continued. "For one month, you'll be my wife in every way. You'll live like my wife, act like my wife… and fulfill every duty expected of a wife."
The room went completely silent.
Lin Ruyun stared at him, her expression unreadable. She had expected bargaining… not this.
Her face turned cold, and a noble, emperor-like aura surged around her.
Kang simply smiled, knowing she wouldn't agree that easily.
It was time to reveal his trump card.