Chapter 1: The Truth Revealed—I'm Done Pretending!

“This apartment will only have my name on the deed. That’s the only way I’ll feel secure.”

“After we’re married, you’ll hand over your entire monthly salary. I’ll give you fifty for cigarettes. Men with money always stray, so this is for your own good.”

“And another thing: all the housework—cooking, mopping, everything—is your responsibility. I don’t want to be worn out with oily fumes; it’ll make me age faster.”

“And most importantly, my brother is getting married next year. As his brother-in-law, you’ll pay the down payment for his house and buy him a proper car, at least a BMW to start.”

“Tomorrow is my brother’s engagement. The bride price is 388,800 yuan. I want the money in my account by tonight at the latest. If not, we can say goodbye.”

“…”

Staring at the beautiful woman in the black dress ahead of him, endlessly chattering, Lin Fan’s eyes widened, his mind swirling like a stormy sea.

Hadn’t he just been in a car accident? How did he suddenly find himself at the sales office of ‘Fengda Real Estate’?

Yes—he must have been reborn! There was no other explanation for all this.

In his previous life, he was the quintessential sycophant, bending over backwards to marry his girlfriend, Chen Yanzi. He sold his family’s house, borrowed from relatives and friends, worked four jobs a day, and finally scraped together the fifty thousand bride price and the down payment for a new home.

After marriage, Chen Yanzi did nothing—her days spent shopping and playing cards with her friends. Her mother and brother were just as bad: whenever they needed money, they’d simply ask. If Lin Fan couldn’t provide, they’d call him useless and curse his luck for marrying into their family.

He endured this misery for years. When their daughter was born, he thought things would improve. Instead, Chen Yanzi grew even more brazen, often staying out all night. When Lin Fan investigated, he discovered she was cheating—and the daughter was actually fathered by her lover.

After wearing the cuckold’s horns for so long and raising another man’s child, Lin Fan finally snapped. He took a knife to confront the lover, only to be beaten mercilessly by his thugs. He spent months in the hospital; by the time he was discharged, Chen Yanzi and her daughter had fled with her lover.

The pain of these memories stabbed at Lin Fan like a knife…

Standing nearby, Wang Fang watched Lin Fan’s prolonged silence, her expression darkening. She glared at him and barked, “Lin Fan, did you hear all the conditions my precious daughter listed? Don’t think you can play dumb to get out of this. I’m telling you, it’s impossible.”

“Lin Fan, my sister is a goddess—a beauty like her marrying you is your fortune from several lifetimes. Hurry up and pay. Only her name goes on the property deed.”

Seeing his brother-in-law, Chen Wei, grinning smugly, Lin Fan came to his senses. As he was about to speak, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind: [Detected the rare ‘sycophant’ trait in host. ‘Heavenly Sycophant’ System successfully bound. Beginner’s gift pack issuing…]

Then, a virtual interface appeared in his mind.

[Host: Lin Fan.]

[Age: 23.]

[Physical Strength: 0.9]

[Sycophant Currency: 8888888888888.]

[Wealth: 0.]

[Gift Pack: One bottle of Unbreakable Pills, one globally limited-edition sports car (already in the parking lot.)]

[System Store: Unlocked (Level 1 access. Note: Complete tasks to upgrade access and purchase goods across worlds.)]

……

Lin Fan was thrilled—the system truly was the essential tool for any reborn traveler.

From the system’s steward, he learned the various functions of the ‘Heavenly Sycophant’ System.

In summary, sycophant currency could only be spent. If spent on women rated nine or above by the system, you’d get cashback: spend ten million, get back one million. This rebate would increase as tasks were completed and circumstances improved.

In his previous life, he was a sycophant. In this life, with the ‘Heavenly Sycophant’ System, he remained a sycophant—though now, it was on his terms. The dreams he never achieved, the vengeance left unfulfilled, he would complete them all, leaving no regrets.

Chen Yanzi saw Lin Fan still silent, her face turning livid. She charged forward, glaring and demanding, “Lin Fan, are you mute? Are you still marrying me or not?”

Hearing this, Lin Fan smiled. Reborn, even without the ‘Heavenly Sycophant’ System, he would never marry this scheming woman again.

“Lin Fan, what are you smiling at? I won’t marry you—there are men lined up outside the door waiting to marry me, all better than you…” Chen Yanzi shouted in fury.

Lin Fan spread his hands, looking at her with playful amusement. “Alright! I won’t pretend anymore. Actually, I’m a rich heir. I intended to live with you as an ordinary man, but since you don’t like that, go find someone better.”

“What?”

Chen Yanzi couldn’t help but cry out, eyes wide, almost popping out.

She’d expected Lin Fan to panic and grovel as usual. In the past, whenever she raised her voice or glared, Lin Fan would be terrified. Surely this time would be no different. She never dreamed he’d react this way—was he out of his mind?

Wang Fang and Chen Wei stared, laughing at Lin Fan as if he were an idiot.

“Lin Fan, you’re really stupid. If you’re going to brag, at least pick the right audience. The bride price and down payment for my sister’s wedding were borrowed from every friend and relative you have. How dare you call yourself a rich heir? Are you trying to make me die laughing?”

At these words, laughter erupted from the crowd of onlookers.

“I heard it myself just now—he’s buying a three-bedroom apartment, haggling endlessly with the sales lady for discounts on the down payment. Now he claims he’s a rich heir? That’s a lie without even blinking, haha!”

“Look at him—dressed in cheap clothes worth maybe two hundred in total. Yet he dares to call himself a rich heir. He’s disgracing the very term.”

“Pah! I’ve seen people who brag, but never anyone who brags like this. Idiot!”

“…”

Lin Fan’s expression didn’t change as he listened, smiling as he turned and walked toward a tall woman in a professional outfit standing nearby.

“Ah! What’s he doing now? Is he going to try and flirt with the prettiest saleswoman here? Her standards are sky-high—a rich heir pursued her for ages and still failed.”

The crowd’s gaze grew even more disdainful, convinced Lin Fan was a lunatic escaped from an asylum, eager to watch his embarrassment.

Lin Fan halted, gazing at the beauty before him. Her oval face, willow brows, bright eyes, and curvaceous figure exuded a mature, seductive allure. No wonder the system rated her a nine.

Suddenly, her information appeared in his mind.

[Name: Gu Qingcheng.]

[Age: 22.]

[Height: 170 cm.]

[Weight: 50 kg.]

[Beauty Score: 9.]

[Purity: 100.]

[Intimacy: —30.]

[System tip: When intimacy reaches 100 percent, the sycophant value is achieved. Host may switch targets or reverse roles.]