Chapter 153 As Long As I Don't Speak
After Charles's physical enhancement, his hearing had become much sharper. Even if people in the back row whispered, he could hear them clearly.
He didn't expect that the girl wearing the baseball cap to have such an extraordinary background. No wonder she exuded the aura of an elegant socialite.
However, Charles did not engage with her. He didn't even think about striking up a conversation.
'The children of officials are somewhat different from the children of wealthy families. In fact, the children of officials are even more impressive, but they belong to a more low-key circle. Nowadays, it's rare to see the children of officials be arrogant because they are strictly disciplined. Their parents hold important positions and have many considerations to take into account. The higher their position, the more cautious they must be. Otherwise, if they make a mistake, they could face severe consequences. In today's information age, the children of officials can't be as arrogant as they used to be! Their behavior can affect their parents' careers. Therefore, families like that must have strict discipline. They also won't easily accept gifts from others. If I were dealing with a wealthy heir, I could give them any gift, no matter how expensive, but I can't do that with the children of officials. If the gift is too valuable, it could be seen as bribery! So, even if I am bound to Nancy in a simp relationship, I can't spend too much Special Funds on her. She isn't a suitable simp target. Although her status might evoke a strong desire for conquest, it's best not to mess with a woman like that!' Charles was clear-headed.
He only glanced at Nancy twice and then never looked at her again. His gaze was fixed on the conference podium ahead.
"Hello, Miss Hawkins, I'm Tony. Nice to meet you!" Tony, sitting to Charles's left, greeted her, who was sitting to Charles's right.
Charles didn't even try to strike up a conversation, but Tony took the initiative to do so.
Tony, who usually appeared cold and dominant like a CEO when facing other socialites, had a warm, refined, and kind expression when talking to Nancy.
It turned out that being aloof depended on the person.
Someone might seem aloof to you, but it didn't mean they were truly aloof; they just looked down on you and thought you were not worthy of them.
So naturally, they acted aloof.
When they faced someone of equal or higher status, they couldn't maintain that aloofness.
Tony was like that.
He had numerous accolades and was already in charge of a large enterprise worth billions of dollars at a young age.
An outstanding person like that wouldn't seek a match based solely on a woman's appearance or social status.
'Nancy is a very good choice. If I can marry Nancy and establish a connection with the leaders of Syeattel, the Sullivan Group will naturally receive more policy support. Within the legal framework, the company's expansion will face almost no challenges,' Tony thought.
"Mr. Sullivan, I'm very pleased to meet you too!" Nancy responded politely with a smile and was very gracious, but she didn't seem particularly interested in Tony.
Maybe she had been flattered too many times since childhood.
She instinctively disliked people who took the initiative to talk to her.
On the contrary, she would take a second look at someone like Charles, who completely ignored her.
Charles was sitting in the front row, which was an indication of his unusual background, and he was young and quite handsome. The key thing was that after glancing at Nancy twice initially, he never looked at her again.
It was as if Nancy's looks didn't catch his eye at all.
"Hi, I'm Nancy. What's your name?" Nancy asked Charles, greeting him politely, but it didn't mean she was interested in Charles.
She just knew most of the people sitting in the front row beside this young man, who were either Syeattel leaders or business tycoons.
She was just curious!
Charles heard her question but didn't answer, instead, he looked around, pretending not to hear.
He even glanced at the back row, seemingly checking Grace and Snow's positions.
"What's wrong with you? I'm asking you a question."
Nancy was a bit annoyed.
'Did this guy really not hear me, or is he pretending not to? Everyone else wants to flatter me, but this guy seems to be avoiding me. Am I that scary? It's normal for strangers to exchange a few pleasantries and business cards at an event, right? Why is he reacting like this?' Nancy thought, becoming even more curious.
Charles was speechless.
'I really don't want to interact with Nancy.
What if the system binds us?'
After so much time and so many simp bindings, Charles had figured out the system's binding pattern.
If a woman was attractive enough and they had a conversation, the simp system would bind them.
But if he didn't speak, or if he had no verbal interaction with the beauty, the system wouldn't bind them.
Not speaking meant he had no intention of flattering her.
Without any action to get to know her, there would be no simp binding.
"What's wrong with you? Why won't you tell me your name? You're so rude!" Nancy persisted, frowning.
Even Mr. Sullivan and Gary beside her couldn't stand it anymore.
"Mr. Smoke, you're being very aloof. This is Mayor Hawkins's daughter!" Mr. Collins frowned.
"My name is Charles." Charles finally uttered four words.
"Ding! Simp action initiated!"
[Name: Nancy.
Age: 22 years.
Height: 5 feet 6 inches.
Weight: 119 pounds.
Attractiveness: 9.1.
This girl's favorability toward the host: 0.
Binding simp relationship. When this girl's favorability toward the host exceeds 95, Role Reversal will succeed, and the roles will switch, making her the host's simp.
Role Reversal completion rewards: 10% Special Funds consumption.
Reward enhancement points: 35 points (enhancement points can enhance the host's physical attributes, including strength, constitution, agility, and spirit).
Reward skills: Firearms proficiency, combat proficiency, chess proficiency, piano proficiency, violin proficiency, painting proficiency.]
'Damn, I just said my name, and it bound us. I really shouldn't have spoken!' Charles thought, exasperated.
'System, you're going to get me killed!'
The thought of the mayor's daughter becoming his simp in the future troubled Charles.
'What if her father tries to make trouble for me by investigating my background and exposing everything?
'That would be dangerous!
'Nancy can't undergo Role Reversal, absolutely not!' Charles thought. He made up his mind. Even if he was bound in a simp relationship with Nancy, he would never provoke her, even if she was proficient in six skills and a genuine talent.
Charles didn't want a relationship with her.
A woman he couldn't spend money on and whose improved relationship might harm him was not someone Charles wanted to deal with.
But things often don't go as expected.
At this moment, a host walked onto the podium.
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