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Cheng Youyou died, and it was an unnatural death. She was checking her bank account balance when her phone suddenly exploded, killing her.

Cheng Youyou wasn’t afraid of death. It was just in that instant of the explosion that she saw there was only ten yuan left in her account, which made her feel regretful.

“I should have added an extra egg to that jianbing1Jianbing is a traditional Chinese street food, often referred to as a Chinese crepe or pancake. It is made from a batter of wheat and grain flour, which is spread thinly over a griddle. It’s typically topped with ingredients like egg, scallions, cilantro, and sometimes meats or other fillings. just now.”

After death, she realized that she was a supporting character in an entertaining novel in the entertainment circle. She was a key figure in the early accumulation of wealth for the female lead. Once the female lead’s capital accumulation was complete, she became useless.

In order not to affect the later plot, Cheng Youyou’s character was discarded after being used up, destined to go offline at the age of twenty-three.

In the original text, the female lead, Ding Yaxin, had a money-absorbing system. Once the system was bound to the target, it would absorb all the money the target should have earned into the female lead’s wallet.

Cheng Youyou is the one who was the target of the money-absorbing system.

Cheng Youyou rose to fame at a young age, showcasing outstanding acting skills in a period drama. Her future seemed bright until… she was bound by the money-absorbing system.

Afterward, she was pushed aside by Ding Yaxin in acting roles and replaced by Ding Yaxin in variety shows. Due to her low exposure, she became increasingly invisible as time went on.

After years in the entertainment circle, Cheng Youyou didn’t earn much money; her wallet was empty when she died.

Oh no, she still had ten yuan.

Perhaps the resentment of “dying with money left unspent” was too strong because Cheng Youyou was reborn.

“This is too spooky! I’ve been watching everyone’s variety show promotion Weibo posts, but it’s only Youyou’s link that got swallowed up. No matter what I post, it gets swallowed!”

When Cheng Youyou woke up, she heard her agent Liu Meng going crazy on the phone.

Cheng Youyou, aside from feeling a little dizzy, didn’t have any other issues. She glanced around and confirmed she was in a nanny car.

Cheng Youyou knew Liu Meng was complaining to her friend.

Liu Meng continued to be irritable, completely unaware that Cheng Youyou had already woken up. “Today, Youyou was supposed to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the M Mall. Guess what happened? Just as she was about to go on stage, she was suddenly knocked unconscious by an apple. How ridiculous is that? How could an apple fall from the sky on a busy street?”

Cheng Youyou had experienced such inexplicable situations too many times. Fortunately, after being reborn, she knew the reason. It wasn’t her fault; it was the fault of this system.

However, Liu Meng didn’t know, so despite her exceptional business abilities, she began to doubt life for a while.

Liu Meng continued to go crazy on the phone, and Cheng Youyou had no time to spare for now because she had more important things to do.

She opened her phone and checked the time: October 8th, 2020.

Very well, she still had half a year to live.

Then, Cheng Youyou glanced at her bank account balance: 150,000 yuan.

Even better, she still had this much money to spend.

With both conditions combined, she came to a conclusion: Well, let’s be extravagant. Spend it all before I die, leave not a penny behind.

According to the setting in the book, she can only live for about half a year anyway, so why keep this money?

Meanwhile, Liu Meng was still on the phone: “Should I find someone to take a look at Youyou? She might have run into something evil.”

“No need.”

When Liu Meng turned around, she was startled by the excited face of Cheng Youyou: “When did you wake up? Why didn’t you say anything?”

Cheng Youyou’s gaze remained fixed on the window outside the car.

“Did you hear what I just said? It’s really weird. I think you should see someone. You’ve been too unlucky lately,” Liu Meng continued.

Cheng Youyou didn’t respond to Liu Meng at all. Instead, she directly asked three important questions, “Is this outside the M Mall? The biggest mall? Everything you could possibly want?”

“Yes,” Liu Meng replied, although she couldn’t grasp Cheng Youyou’s thoughts.

Then Cheng Youyou returned to the previous topic, “Even if you’re used to living frugally, you can’t cut corners when it comes to consulting a master.”

Cheng Youyou didn’t listen.

She had already gotten off the car and was walking towards the entrance of the M Mall, her gaze determined.

Liu Meng kept nagging from behind, “Did you hear what I said? We really need to find a master to take a look.”

Cheng Youyou hurriedly stepped into the mall.

Liu Meng caught up with Cheng Youyou, who was forging ahead, and said, “The ribbon-cutting ceremony is over. Why are you still going in?”

“I’m here to shop, not for work,” Cheng Youyou said sincerely.

Liu Meng didn’t believe her.

Cheng Youyou was particularly dedicated to her work. Even if her job was canceled, she would remain on standby at all times, fearing that the client might have further demands. Although… none of the clients had approached her again.

Liu Meng: “The ribbon-cutting ceremony is really over. Let’s go back. Besides, if you’re going shopping, you should at least dress up a bit.”

Cheng Youyou glanced down at herself.

Her clothes weren’t just ordinary; they also exuded cheapness, with a touch of outdatedness.

She nodded. “Got it.”

Cheng Youyou quickly locked onto a women’s clothing brand store, one she would never have dared to buy from in her previous life.

Cheng Youyou stood at the entrance, but she didn’t step inside.

Liu Meng knew why Cheng Youyou hesitated to enter; she knew Cheng Youyou found it expensive. Cheng Youyou was an orphan who had been struggling in the entertainment industry for many years. She only wanted to earn money for her old age and was usually unwilling to spend any money.

The next moment, Cheng Youyou, standing at the entrance, scanned the left half of the area with her eyes, then swiftly shifted her gaze to the right half.

In just three seconds, she spoke up, “This one, this one, and this one, pack them up for me! I’m buying!”

Liu Meng: ???

The development of this plot is unexpected.

Liu Meng screamed to stop her and casually picked up a clothing tag, “Have you looked at the price?”

Cheng Youyou followed the tag to the clothing and then snapped her fingers, “You’ve got a good eye, buy this one too.”

Liu Meng: … Cheng Youyou must be crazy.

Liu Meng began to gather her thoughts, ready to recount Cheng Youyou’s unfortunate financial situation where she couldn’t earn or save money. However, when Cheng Youyou emerged from the fitting room, Liu Meng was speechless.

With Cheng Youyou’s current attire, she actually looked quite good.

The combination of her striking charm and youthful vitality harmonized well with her graceful figure, creating a beautiful image.

Since Liu Meng started working with Cheng Youyou, she hadn’t seen her buy any new clothes. Liu Meng had grown accustomed to Cheng Youyou’s simple and down-to-earth style.

Cheng Youyou looked at herself in the mirror, adjusted her skirt, and straightened her collar.

Liu Meng thought to herself, “Oh well, let her indulge this time.”

The next moment, Cheng Youyou waved her hand as if energized, “Next store, charge ahead!”

Cheng Youyou didn’t bother waiting for Liu Meng to catch up and went straight to a cosmetics counter.

“How much is your lipstick?” she asked.

“300 yuan each,” came the reply.

Cheng Youyou nodded. “Oh.”

This time, she didn’t shop like she did before.

Liu Meng, who had finally caught up, thought Cheng Youyou was scared off by the price.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Youyou spoke up immediately: “Then I’ll take a set.”

The saleswoman at the counter confirmed again, “A set consists of twelve. Are you sure you want this set?”

Cheng Youyou handed over her payment code confidently: “I’ll take it.”She knew all too well. In her previous life, she loved the lipsticks from this brand, but she found them too expensive to buy, not daring to purchase even one.

This time, she was buying them all, every single one, to take home.

Cheng Youyou chose a classic shade and applied the lipstick in front of the mirror.

With each stroke, she became even more beautiful, adding a touch of glamour to her delicate features.

Liu Meng, dazed, felt like she was looking at a different person. If earlier it was just the radiance of a young girl, now it was a dazzling beauty that was almost blinding.

But when she saw Cheng Youyou holding the set of twelve lipsticks, she quickly regained her senses.

She pulled Cheng Youyou over. “Yes, I mean, I didn’t mean for you to be so frugal, but I also didn’t mean for you to spend like this.”

Cheng Youyou replied absentmindedly; her mind was elsewhere.

Her gaze followed another customer who was trying on lipstick.

Liu Meng turned her face back towards her. “Did you hear me? If you really want to spend money, spend it wisely.”

“What kind of place?” Cheng Youyou asked.

Liu Meng came closer, her tone mysterious. “Go see the master I mentioned. Who knows, maybe you won’t be so unlucky in the future.”

Cheng Youyou replied earnestly, “No, thanks.”

Then she emphasized again, “Really, no thanks.”

Cheng Youyou had no intention of seeking any master. She knew she was just a supporting character in a novel, having already died once. She understood that her fate was sealed. Since her fate was decided, she thought it was better to enjoy each day rather than futilely resisting.

Besides, spending money is much more satisfying than dealing with scumbags.

Liu Meng would not give up: “You say you…”

However, before she could say the next sentence to scold, Cheng Youyou had already left.

Cheng Youyou walked up to the customer she had been paying attention to: “Your skin looks so translucent, so fair, so tender.”

The customer turned around, feeling particularly happy. No one can resist compliments, especially compliments from a beautiful woman.

Cheng Youyou asked again, “How can I be like you?”

That female customer was delighted, “This face of mine…”

After a few minutes of chatting, Cheng Youyou got the address of the beauty salon that the customer frequented.

Beside her, Liu Meng was stunned. This couldn’t be the same Cheng Youyou she knew, wasn’t Cheng Youyou always poor and silent?

Actually, Cheng Youyou had long wanted to take care of her face, if only she hadn’t been so poor in her past life… Ah, it’s better not to dwell on it.

Half an hour later, Cheng Youyou appeared at the beauty salon she had just learned about.

Seeing Cheng Youyou enter with a bag of branded clothes and a box of lipstick sets that every woman dreams of, the attendants knew immediately: a big customer had arrived!

Immediately, these attendants warmly welcomed Cheng Youyou, surrounding her with enthusiasm.

Cheng Youyou didn’t beat around the bush and said right away, “I want my skin to be white, translucent, radiant, and tender!”

Then she and the beauty consultant confirmed the beauty treatments, followed by payment. Cheng Youyou did it all in one go, without any hesitation.

The whole process took five minutes. The manager of the beauty salon had never encountered such a decisive person before and immediately arranged, “Let the chief therapist take care of you.”

During the two hours in the spa room, Cheng Youyou enjoyed unprecedented relaxation. She couldn’t help but marvel: spending money is truly joyful!

When she got up again and saw her radiant self in the mirror, she sighed once more: the effects of spending money are even more joyful!

Everyone in the store surrounded Cheng Youyou and praised, “You are truly beautiful.”

Liu Meng, listening from the side, didn’t find the compliment flattering at all.

Because Cheng Youyou was absolutely stunning today, she looked like a fairy.

Liu Meng had been with Cheng Youyou for so long and never realized she could look this good.

Actually, Cheng Youyou had a good foundation to begin with; it’s just that she dressed so plainly. Every time Liu Meng saw her clothes, she lost the desire to look at her face any further.

However, today’s Cheng Youyou appeared relaxed, and the plainness she usually carried seemed to have been swept away, revealing the inherent beauty within her.

Cheng Youyou didn’t act coy when she heard everyone’s praises: “It’s all thanks to your excellent skills. Otherwise, how could I look this good?”

What she said was true.

At the same time, Cheng Youyou was unaware that she had appeared in the livestream of an internet celebrity. This internet celebrity was known for exploring various shops, and today she happened to be exploring this beauty salon. Just as she arrived in the lobby and opened her livestream, Cheng Youyou appeared on camera.

【u1s1, the skin condition of that young lady is absolutely amazing.】

【Even through the screen, I can feel the radiance of this young lady’s skin.】

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  Jianbing is a traditional Chinese street food, often referred to as a Chinese crepe or pancake. It is made from a batter of wheat and grain flour, which is spread thinly over a griddle. It’s typically topped with ingredients like egg, scallions, cilantro, and sometimes meats or other fillings.