[Ding! You calmly admitted your mistake when faced with Senior Scarlet's teasing. It's human nature—who hasn't made mistakes? Reward: +$1,500]
[Triggered special reward: Sigma Aura]
[Sigma Aura: When facing female temptation, your mindset is rock-solid. You can easily maintain control; conversely, women who try disturbing your focus will be more easily swayed by your emotions.]
Not bad!
Arden nodded internally. System bro really understood him. Arden had always disliked being led around by women, and this Sigma Aura perfectly suited his personality.
He just didn't know how effective the aura's secondary effect would be on Senior Scarlet.
Scarlet playfully swatted Arden's arm. "Ugh, you're so annoying! How can you say stuff like that in front of a girl? Good thing I'm magnanimous, otherwise..."
"Otherwise what—you'd post about me on Instagram?"
"...That wouldn't be necessary."
"Right? How could any girl bear to blast someone as handsome as me on Instagram?" Arden said with mock righteousness. "Don't worry, senior. I know where the line is with jokes. Most girls are pretty forgiving toward me."
"Arden, has anyone ever told you you're super narcissistic?"
"Nobody needs to tell me—I've always known I'm narcissistic."
"Hahaha, you little punk... you're interesting."
Before meeting Arden, Scarlet guessed he'd be the pure, innocent type of guy.
However, after their initial contact, it was completely different.
His strong self-control, elegant demeanor, and substantial financial resources immediately made Scarlet feel this Arden West was extraordinary!
And when Arden stared at her, Scarlet's heart uncharacteristically fluttered.
How could that be?
Scarlet had never met a guy who could make her heart race.
Often her heart remained still while the men around her were utterly captivated.
She enjoyed this dynamic.
Some in her circle called her a tease, but Scarlet disagreed. She hadn't taken advantage of any man, nor acted inappropriately, maintaining her purity. Why call her cheap?
She just loved to flirt, that's all.
Being single, flirting wasn't illegal.
It was just that flirting with ordinary guys was boring.
Arden, however, gave her a delightful surprise.
"This Arden makes me so happy... He's only a freshman yet drives a $125k car, is gorgeous, and has such an interesting personality... He's no ordinary guy. I must make my move!"
Her intuition told Scarlet that Arden was unfazed by her charms. Though he admitted to "making mistakes" with her videos, Scarlet felt those were just empty words. Who knew the actual situation?
"Senior, can you walk me through this car's features? I don't really know much about it."
"No problem—I know this inside and out." Scarlet readily agreed and began introducing the Mercedes GLE 4MATIC top-spec model's features and daily maintenance tips.
She explained everything crystal clear, in easy-to-understand, organized fashion. Most impressively, there was absolutely zero hint of trying to upsell various sketchy maintenance packages.
Seemed like Senior Scarlet becoming a star salesperson at this dealership wasn't entirely due to looks and figure—her professional ethics were impeccable.
Thinking about it made sense. After all, the system scan revealed Scarlet still had her first kiss and virginity intact, so she definitely hadn't slept with clients.
Of course, given the chance, Arden wouldn't mind being the first client to achieve that milestone.
He'd genuinely "made mistakes" with the MidnightHayes videos.
Arden's core principle was honesty.
"...The biggest feature of this car is that while its size isn't bulky, it maximizes interior space, making it quite roomy. For example, if you get a girlfriend in the future, there's plenty of space for interaction inside."
At this point, Scarlet paused, casting a suggestive glance at Arden, her eyes expressive.
Arden asked, "For example, what kind of interaction?"
Scarlet smiled without speaking, slipping off her heels... "Arden, look—this car has an electronic gear selector, meaning there's no traditional shift stick on the center console, saving space and making it convenient for all sorts of fun interactions."
Arden looked down.
Unlike those who blindly pursued slender stick legs, Senior Scarlet's legs could be described as full and shapely.
The car's sound insulation was excellent. In the quiet cabin... Scarlet's heart pounded fiercely.
Goodness, it was her first time being this forward with a guy... She'd never been so bold before.
Arden's charm was truly intoxicating, making Scarlet desperately want to see young Arden's shy expression.
And when she actually propped her leg up, the nervousness she felt exceeded her college entrance exam anxiety.
Scarlet expected Arden to blush furiously.
Reality, however, was quite opposite.
Arden was unfazed. Instead... "Arden, you?!"
"Senior..." Arden looked at her with a half-smile. "I learned to drive manual at driving school and got used to holding the shift stick. This car doesn't have one, so senior, you'll have to fill that void."
"..."
Oh, Arden's big hand!
Arden's grip was so strong... Her foxy face revealed panic and shyness.
She'd intended to stir Arden's heart but unexpectedly got outmaneuvered herself.
"Senior, don't move. The red light's about to change. Wouldn't be good if you kept squirming and interfered with my driving."
"You, you clearly..."
"Safety's most important. Be good, senior."
Seeing Arden insisted on not letting go, Scarlet, knowing she couldn't escape, had no choice but to comply.
So Arden unlocked the skill of one-handed driving.
The luxury car lottery came with "Expert-Level Driving Skills," corresponding to "a seasoned driver who's chauffeured executives for ten years."
Therefore, he was no longer the novice who'd just gotten his license during summer break.
[Ding! Host seized the opportunity, comprehending the beauty of human curves. Reward: +$3,000]
While holding Senior Scarlet, he drove around the dealership area, deliberately making a few extra loops.
At first, Scarlet barely managed to hold it together, but as time passed... that infuriating Arden made her so, so... "Senior, your reaction's so intense—you're constantly trembling. Could it be you've never been touched by a guy before?" Arden teased.
"Ha, ha, how's that possible? I'm very experienced. Today I'm just not in good form, mm, not in good form."
Still being stubborn?
Arden felt Scarlet was quite adorable. Other girls desperately pretended to be pure and innocent, but she, on the contrary, to appear mature in front of Arden, stubbornly claimed experience.
She was clearly an innocent young woman.
"Alright, alright, no more teasing. Senior, sit properly—we're almost back at the dealership."
"..."
The Mercedes GLE was driven back to a parking spot in front of the dealership.
The inspection tech was already waiting, greeting them warmly and asking Arden if he'd encountered any issues during the test drive.
"No problems. Let's sign the paperwork."
Scarlet went to the restroom.
Her odd state, combined with having just gone on a test drive with Arden, inevitably led to gossip among dealership staff.
Could it be Scarlet, who never got intimate with clients, was won over by this young guy?
Pretty normal too. Young, handsome, and loaded—he was the prince many salespeople dreamed of.
When Scarlet returned, Arden invited her: "Senior, free for lunch? Would you honor me by grabbing food together?"