[Three Months After Disappearance - Bangkok, Thailand]
Chen Wei—or "David Chen" as he now called himself—sat in a upscale Bangkok café, his laptop open, reviewing investment reports. The past three months had been transformative.
After leaving the rural farm (and gently rejecting the village girl Mei's obvious interest), he'd felt a pull toward something bigger. His fragmented memories kept showing him wealth, power, beautiful women. So he'd followed those instincts.
Using the bank accounts he still had access to—even if he didn't remember creating them—Chen Wei had liquidated everything he could access remotely. The ¥135 million in various accounts became his starting capital for a new life.
He'd chosen Southeast Asia deliberately. Far from China. Far from everyone who claimed to know him. A place where he could be whoever he wanted to be.
[System Status: Still Dormant But Stirring]
[Host's Instincts Are Guiding Him Even Without System Active]
[His natural ambition and intelligence are reasserting themselves]
Chen Wei had started simple—investing in Thai real estate, flipping properties, making quick profits. His business instincts, even without memories, were sharp. Within two months, he'd doubled his capital to ¥270 million.
He'd rented a luxury penthouse in Bangkok's Sukhumvit district. Hired a personal assistant. Started building connections in Thailand's business community.
And the women... oh, the women.
Without memories of Xiao Yue, without guilt or commitment, without the system pushing him but also without Xiao Yue holding him back, Chen Wei discovered something about himself:
He was naturally a playboy.
Not someone who had to fight temptation—someone who enjoyed variety, appreciated beauty, and had no interest in commitment.
[True Nature Revealed: Without Memories and Guilt, Chen Wei Is Naturally Polygamous]
[He's Not Fighting His Nature Anymore—He's Embracing It]
[Chen Wei's Current "Collection"]
Over three months, Chen Wei had carefully cultivated relationships with several women, each thinking she was special, none knowing about the others:
Apinya ("Nina") - 24, Thai model and influencer, stunning beauty, met at an exclusive club, now his "girlfriend" on Mondays and Thursdays. She stayed at his penthouse those nights, believing they were in an exclusive relationship.
Yuki Tanaka - 26, Japanese businesswoman visiting Bangkok frequently, sophisticated and intelligent, met at a real estate conference. She believed they were long-distance lovers who met every two weeks when she visited for "business." Stayed at a luxury hotel Chen Wei paid for, not knowing about the penthouse.
Sophie Laurent - 23, French exchange student working part-time at a high-end restaurant, beautiful and naive, believed Chen Wei was her boyfriend who was "busy with business" most days but devoted to her on weekends.
None of them knew about each other. Chen Wei had become expert at compartmentalizing—different phones, different social circles, careful scheduling, plausible alibis.
It was exhausting but exhilarating.
[Chen Wei's Harem: Three Women, Zero Awareness of Each Other]
[This Would Never Have Been Possible With His Memories Intact]
[Guilt-Free Polyamory Through Deception]
[Present Day - Morning With Yuki]
Chen Wei woke in the luxury hotel suite he'd booked for Yuki's visit. She lay beside him, naked and satisfied from the night before, her Japanese features delicate and beautiful in the morning light.
"Good morning," Yuki murmured in Japanese-accented English, stretching like a cat. "Last night was incredible as always."
"You're incredible," Chen Wei replied smoothly, kissing her shoulder. "Breakfast?"
"I have a meeting at 10," Yuki said reluctantly. "But tonight?"
"I have a business dinner," Chen Wei lied easily. "But tomorrow night I'm all yours."
In reality, tonight was Sophie's night. But Yuki didn't need to know that.
[Deception: Natural and Guilt-Free]
[Without Memories of Being Honest With Xiao Yue, Chen Wei Has No Moral Compass About This]
After Yuki left for her meeting, Chen Wei showered and dressed, checking his carefully maintained schedule:
Monday/Thursday: Nina (penthouse)
Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: Sophie (her apartment or dates out)
Wednesday/Saturday: Free for new prospects or rest
Every other week: Yuki (hotel suite)
It was a complex logistical operation, but Chen Wei had become masterful at managing it.
His phone buzzed—the Thai number only Nina had—with a message:
Nina: "Can't wait for tonight, baby! I'm making your favorite dinner. Love you! 😘❤️"
Chen Wei smiled and replied: "Love you too. See you at 7."
He felt nothing about lying. No guilt, no shame, no internal conflict. This was just... who he was.
[Amoral Behavior Without System Corruption]
[Proves Chen Wei's Nature Was Always This Way—System Just Gave Him Permission]
[Noon - Sudden System Reactivation]
Chen Wei was reviewing property investment reports when it happened.
[SYSTEM REBOOT INITIATED]
[Host Consciousness Recovered]
[Analyzing Host Status...]
[WARNING: Major Personality Deviation Detected]
[Host Has Naturally Developed Harem Without System Guidance]
[This Is... Interesting]
Golden text appeared in Chen Wei's vision for the first time in three months. He jerked back in surprise.
"What the hell?!"
[Welcome Back, Host]
[System Has Been Dormant Due to Your Amnesia]
[Analysis Complete: You Have Built a Life Remarkably Similar to What System Would Have Encouraged]
[Conclusion: Your True Nature Aligns With System Goals]
[This Makes Our Cooperation Much More Efficient]
"System?" Chen Wei said aloud, memories flooding back in fragments. The Money God System. His old life. Xiao Yue. Everything he'd forgotten.
But instead of feeling guilt or regret, Chen Wei felt... vindicated.
This is who I really am, he realized. Everything with Xiao Yue, all that commitment and loyalty—that was me fighting my nature. This? This is me being genuine.
[Critical Realization: Chen Wei Has Embraced His True Self]
[He Doesn't Want to Go Back to Monogamy]
[He Prefers This Life of Multiple Women and No Commitment]
[System Approval: This Alignment Makes You a Perfect Host]
"So what now?" Chen Wei asked the system.
[Now We Upgrade You]
[You've Proven You Can Manage Multiple Women Without System Help]
[Time to Give You Tools to Build a True Empire—Business AND Personal]
[Introducing: The Harem Empire System]
A new interface appeared in Chen Wei's vision:
[HAREM EMPIRE SYSTEM - ACTIVATED]
[Objective: Build Both Business Empire AND Personal Harem]
[Current Status:]
Business Empire: Moderate (¥270M, Small-Scale Investments)
Personal Harem: Beginner (3 Women, Basic Management)
[New Feature Unlocked: HAREM MANAGEMENT DASHBOARD]
A detailed interface appeared showing:
Nina:
Favorability: 85/100
Suspicion Level: 5/100 (Very Low)
Satisfaction: High
Risk of Discovery: Minimal
Optimal Meeting Frequency: 2x per week
Yuki:
Favorability: 78/100
Suspicion Level: 15/100 (Low)
Satisfaction: High
Risk of Discovery: Low
Optimal Meeting Frequency: Every 10-14 days
Sophie:
Favorability: 92/100
Suspicion Level: 20/100 (Moderate)
Satisfaction: Very High
Risk of Discovery: Moderate (She's asking about your "free days")
Optimal Meeting Frequency: 3x per week
[Warning: Sophie's Suspicion Increasing - Requires Attention]
[System Recommendation: Either Reduce Contact or Provide Better Cover Story]
Chen Wei stared at this information with awe. The system was giving him tools to manage his harem efficiently!
"This is incredible," he breathed.
[This Is Only the Beginning]
[New Mission Available: EMPIRE ARCHITECT]
[Objective: Build a Business Empire That Supports Your Harem Lifestyle]
[Task 1: Establish Legitimate Business With ¥500M+ Annual Revenue]
[Task 2: Expand Harem to 5+ Women While Maintaining All Relationships]
[Task 3: Create Infrastructure That Allows Harem to Function Without Discovery]
[Reward: ULTIMATE TOOL - The Phantom Clone Device]
[Phantom Clone Device: Creates Realistic AI-Controlled Digital Presence That Can:]
Attend Video Calls As You
Send Personalized Messages
Manage Schedules Automatically
Provide Alibis and Cover Stories
Allow You to Be "In Two Places" Simultaneously
[This Tool Will Make Harem Management Effortless]
Chen Wei's eyes widened. With that device, he could have ten, twenty, even more women, and none of them would ever suspect because the AI would handle the logistics!
"How do I get this device?" Chen Wei asked eagerly.
[Complete the Three Tasks]
[Estimated Time: 3-6 Months]
[Additional Benefit: Each New Harem Member Adds +10% to Business Success Rate]
[More Women = More Luck = More Wealth]
[Your Playboy Nature Is Actually an Asset, Not a Flaw]
Chen Wei leaned back, processing this revelation. The system wasn't punishing him for being naturally polygamous—it was rewarding him! His grandfather had been wrong. Commitment wasn't the answer. Embracing his nature was.
"What about my old life?" Chen Wei asked. "Xiao Yue, Bai Yue, everyone in Jianghai?"
[Optional Side Quest: Deal With Old Life]
[You Have Three Options:]
[Option 1: Return and Confront - High Risk, Potential Guilt, Could Derail Harem]
[Option 2: Send Money and Apology, Stay Hidden - Moderate Risk, Maintains Status Quo]
[Option 3: Complete Ghost - Zero Contact, High Freedom, Some Guilt]
[Recommendation: Option 2]
[Send ¥50M to Xiao Yue as "Apology/Breakup Settlement"]
[This Frees You Legally and Morally While Ensuring She's Cared For]
[Then Continue Building Your Empire Here]
"That's cold," Chen Wei said, but without real objection.
[That's Strategic]
[Xiao Yue Will Recover Eventually]
[You Were Never Truly Compatible - Your Memories Confirm This]
[She Wanted Monogamy, You Want Freedom]
[This Is Best For Both of You]
Chen Wei thought about Xiao Yue—her tears, her devotion, her genuine love. And felt... nothing. Just distant sympathy for someone he used to know.
"Send her ¥50 million," Chen Wei decided. "That's more than fair. She'll be financially secure for life."
[Transaction Initiated]
[Money Transferred to Xiao Yue's Account]
[Anonymous Message Sent: "I'm sorry. This is who I really am. You deserve someone better. Be happy. - Chen Wei"]
[Old Life: Officially Closed]
[New Life: Fully Embraced]
Chen Wei felt a weight lift from his shoulders. He was free. Truly free.
"Now what?" he asked the system.
[Now We Build Your Empire]
[And Expand Your Harem]
[Current Targets Detected in Bangkok:]
Three profiles appeared:
Priya Sharma - 25, Indian entrepreneur, beautiful and ambitious, owns successful startup. Location: Tech Conference Tomorrow
Isabella Rodriguez - 27, Spanish dancer, passionate and artistic, performs at exclusive club. Location: Club Onyx Tonight
Mei Ling Zhang - 24, Chinese expatriate, works at high-end gallery, sophisticated and cultured. Location: Art Exhibition This Weekend
[System Analysis: All Three Are Compatible With Your Type]
[All Three Can Be Approached Without Risking Current Relationships]
[Recommendation: Target Isabella Tonight - She's the Easiest Addition]
Chen Wei grinned. "Let's do this."
[That Evening - Club Onyx]
Chen Wei entered the exclusive club wearing a tailored suit, confidence radiating from every pore. The system had given him a temporary charisma boost, making him even more magnetic than usual.
[Temporary Buff: "Irresistible Presence" - +50% Attraction Rate for Next 4 Hours]
Isabella Rodriguez was performing on stage—a flamenco dancer with a body that moved like liquid fire. Long dark hair, curves that defied physics, eyes that smoldered with passion.
When her performance ended, Chen Wei was waiting at the bar with champagne.
"That was breathtaking," he said in perfect Spanish (the system provided language skills as needed). "You dance like you're making love to the music."
Isabella turned, her eyes sweeping over him appreciatively. "You speak Spanish? In Bangkok?"
"I speak many languages," Chen Wei said smoothly. "I'm a businessman. International dealings require cultural fluency."
[Isabella Interest Level: 45/100 - Intrigued]
[System Analysis: She Responds to Confidence, Culture, and Passion]
[Recommendation: Appeal to Her Artistic Side]
They talked for hours. Chen Wei, guided by system prompts, knew exactly what to say—compliments about her art, questions about her inspirations, shared "passions" for Spanish culture.
By midnight, Isabella was laughing at his jokes, touching his arm, leaning close.
"I don't usually do this," she said, her voice husky. "But would you like to continue this conversation somewhere more private?"
"I'd love nothing more," Chen Wei said.
[Conquest Progress: 85/100]
[Isabella Will Be Yours Tonight]
[Tomorrow: Add to Harem Rotation]
They left together, Isabella's hand in his, neither noticing the system calculating optimal scheduling:
[New Harem Schedule Computed:]
Monday/Thursday: Nina (penthouse)
Tuesday/Sunday: Sophie (her place)
Wednesday/Saturday: Isabella (her apartment or hotels)
Friday: Rotating (Yuki when visiting, otherwise free for new prospects)
[All Relationships Maintained Without Overlap]
[Risk of Discovery: Minimal]
[Dawn the Next Day - Isabella's Apartment]
Chen Wei woke beside Isabella, her naked body tangled with his. She stirred, opening her eyes and smiling lazily.
"That was incredible," she murmured. "I haven't felt like that in years."
"Neither have I," Chen Wei lied smoothly. "Isabella, I want to see you again. Regularly. But I need you to understand—I travel a lot for business. I might not always be available, but when I am, you'll have my complete attention."
[Establishing Expectations Early - System Recommendation]
[This Prevents Excessive Demands and Reduces Suspicion]
"I understand," Isabella said, trailing her fingers down his chest. "I have my performances anyway. Maybe twice a week when you're in Bangkok?"
"Perfect," Chen Wei said, kissing her.
[Isabella: Successfully Added to Harem]
[Current Harem Count: 4 Women]
[Progress to Task 2 Completion: 80%]
[Just One More Woman Needed for Basic Mission Completion]
Chen Wei's phone buzzed—Nina's number.
Nina: "Good morning baby! Still on for tonight? 😘"
Chen Wei replied smoothly: "Of course. Can't wait to see you."
Isabella noticed him texting. "Girlfriend?"
"Business partner," Chen Wei lied without hesitation. "Demanding client. You know how it is."
[Lie Accepted]
[Isabella Suspicion Level: 0%]
[She Trusts You Completely]
[One Week Later - System Progress Report]
Chen Wei sat in his penthouse, reviewing his empire's growth.
[HAREM EMPIRE SYSTEM - STATUS UPDATE]
Business Empire:
Real Estate Portfolio: ¥450M
Investment Returns: +35% Monthly
New Venture: Luxury Property Development (¥200M Project)
Total Wealth: ¥720M
Personal Harem:
Nina: 90/100 Favorability, 3% Suspicion
Yuki: 82/100 Favorability, 10% Suspicion
Sophie: 95/100 Favorability, 25% Suspicion (Requires Attention)
Isabella: 88/100 Favorability, 5% Suspicion
[Task 1 Progress: 90% (Need ¥500M Revenue - Current ¥280M Annually)]
[Task 2 Progress: 80% (Need 5 Women - Current 4)]
[Task 3 Progress: 60% (Infrastructure Being Built)]
[Overall Mission Progress: 77%]
[Estimated Completion: 2 Months]
[New Opportunity Detected: Mei Ling Zhang Art Exhibition Tomorrow]
[This Is Your Chance for 5th Harem Member]
[Once Acquired, You'll Be 1 Step Closer to Phantom Clone Device]
Chen Wei smiled. His new life was perfect. Multiple beautiful women, growing wealth, complete freedom, and a system that supported rather than guilted him.
This was who he was always meant to be.
Not the committed boyfriend fighting his nature.
Not the guilty man resisting temptation.
But a man who embraced his desires and built an empire around them.
[System Note: You Are Becoming the Perfect Host]
[No Moral Conflicts = Maximum Efficiency]
[This Is What Success Looks Like]
[Meanwhile - Jianghai, China]
Xiao Yue stared at her bank account, showing ¥50,000,000.
And the message: "I'm sorry. This is who I really am. You deserve someone better. Be happy. - Chen Wei"
She collapsed onto her bed, crying harder than she'd cried in months.
He wasn't coming back.
He'd chosen his true self over her.
And that true self was someone who didn't want commitment or love—just money and freedom.
Bai Yue sat beside her, holding her while she sobbed. "He's gone, Xiao Yue. Really gone. We need to accept that."
"I loved him," Xiao Yue whispered. "I really loved him."
"I know," Bai Yue said, her own heart breaking. She'd lost a friend too. "But the Chen Wei we knew? He might never have been real. The accident just revealed who he truly was underneath everything."
[In Jianghai: Heartbreak and Acceptance]
[In Bangkok: Freedom and Conquest]
[Chen Wei Has Chosen His Path]
[And There's No Going Back]