OFR – Chapter 46 The scheming girl.

At 8 PM, many users who had been drawn in by the viral WeChat posts logged into Taobao and visited the *Zhenpin Tian* (Fine Goods Heaven) store. At this time, the number of online visitors had already surpassed the previous high set during the sale of the golden arowana fish.

However, much like the users on the Arowana forums from the previous incident, these visitors encountered the same problem—when they tried to contact the shop owner, there was no response! This caused the Q&A section of the *Zhenpin Tian* store to explode with activity once again.

**Question:** “Can someone tell me what the shop owner is doing? It’s been four hours since 4 PM, and still no reply!”
**Question:** “This is a near-priceless product worth over two million! Shouldn’t we at least be able to ask some questions before buying?”
**Question:** “Haha, this is hilarious. These new users actually think the shop owner will reply to them? I swear, if the shop owner responds, I’ll livestream myself eating poop!”
**Question:** “Don’t think four hours is a long time. We once stayed up all night waiting to buy the golden arowana, and we didn’t complain. You newbies still have a lot to learn!”
**Question:** “Do not question the shop owner’s aloofness, or you’ll end up doubting your own existence.”
**Question:** “And don’t think two million is too expensive. Last time, even with a price tag over two million, many people still couldn’t buy the best golden arowana!”

Meanwhile, users from the Arowana forum had already noticed that *Zhenpin Tian* had listed new items. Even though it was plants this time, many of them still showed up out of curiosity. When they saw the questions from the new users, they couldn’t help but laugh out loud. After all, just a few days ago, they had been in the same situation. Amused, they started explaining to the newcomers that the shop owner’s lack of response was just the norm.

It wasn’t just the users attracted by the WeChat posts who visited the store; many plant enthusiasts had also arrived after learning that rare plants were for sale. 

For those familiar with plants, the quality of the images in Zhenpin Tian’s listings made it clear—if the photos weren’t doctored, these were genuinely rare, high-grade plants. Rare plants like these are typically in such high demand that they sell out quickly, so it’s unusual to see them sold online.

Beyond the photos, there was also a detailed description provided:

**”The photos are completely natural with no Photoshop editing. Shipping will be handled by Fengshen Express, the most reputable courier service, and photos of the package will be sent to the buyer upon dispatch. You must inspect the items upon delivery, and if the product differs from the photos or is damaged, you can contact the shop owner for a refund. No refunds will be issued if the product is not inspected upon delivery. Thank you for your understanding.”**

Initially, plant enthusiasts were hesitant about purchasing such expensive plants online. However, the guarantees in the description eased their concerns. After all, when the lowest-priced plants are in the tens of thousands, no one would dare to buy without some form of assurance. 

After feeling reassured, these enthusiasts quickly followed and bookmarked *Zhenpin Tian*, waiting eagerly for the listing to go live at midnight. 

Thanks to the attention from so many users, the store’s follower count skyrocketed from over 30,000 to nearly 100,000, continuing to increase with every refresh.

As the popularity of *Zhenpin Tian* grew rapidly, back in his apartment at *Shui Mo Lin Ju*, Mu Bai remained unaware of the frenzy surrounding his store. Relaxing on the sofa and watching TV, he suddenly felt thirsty and went to fill a cup with hot water from the heater.

Just as he was about to sit back down, the special notification sound for a new friend request on QQ chimed.

**”Huh? Someone added me?”

Mu Bai picked up his phone and glanced at the notification. It turned out someone had added him as a friend from the Literature Department group that Qian Yiwen had invited him to join yesterday.

**”Lan Lan?”**

The name sounded familiar to Mu Bai. Yesterday in the group chat, Chang Kun had been sending virtual flowers to this girl. Mu Bai was surprised that she had now taken the initiative to add him as a friend. He found it odd, but he wasn’t planning to accept the request since they didn’t know each other and he had no intention of getting to know her.

However, just as Mu Bai was about to decline, a system prompt suddenly appeared before his eyes with glowing text:

**”Host has triggered a random mission from a scheming girl. This manipulative girl wants to make you her backup option? Ridiculous! The task is to shatter Lan Lan’s inflated sense of superiority and break her heart to a certain level to earn rewards.”**

**Stage 1:** Reach a heartbreak level of 30 to earn 5,000 network copper coins.
**Stage 2:** Reach a heartbreak level of 60 to earn 20,000 network copper coins.
**Stage 3:** Reach a heartbreak level of 90 to earn 500 network silver coins. If silver coins are not unlocked, the reward will not be granted.
**Stage 4:** Reach a heartbreak level of 100 to earn 2,000 network silver coins. If silver coins are not unlocked, the reward will not be granted.

Seeing the mission, Mu Bai couldn’t help but laugh softly. 

“So this girl wants to make me her backup? How amusing!”**

Originally, Mu Bai had planned to decline the friend request, but upon seeing the mission and the enticing rewards, he changed his mind and accepted Lan Lan’s request.

**”Di-di!”**

The friend request was accepted, and in an apartment near Nanjing University, a young woman around 20 years old sat on her bed, smiling as she saw the notification.

**”Oh? He accepted? Not as aloof as the rumors say!” she thought to herself.