Chapter 16 Chapter 16 (Revised) When life is good, we should enjoy it to the fullest...
Seeing Shen Muyun like this, the system stretched its wings and muttered, "Master Host, you can't do this. You are destroying the bridge after crossing the river. I have provided many useful clues. You can't turn your face and recognize me."
Shen Muyun kicked the quilt. It was clearly September, but he felt a damp and hot feeling. He felt uncomfortable and panicked. His right eyelid began to twitch again. He didn't know what outrageous thing was going to happen again.
He looked at the system that had not left yet, and then began to question it.
"Demolishing the bridge after crossing it? The system hasn't called anyone to task yet. Tell me, have you provided any useful information? When I fell off my horse, you stood by and watched me die. How can I take back the reward if I lose and the contract is signed?"
"Um, well, host, please calm down, it's not like that, no, no!"
"What will happen then?"
A beautiful little heart appeared on the system's display. "At worst, there's still your brother. He doesn't agree with the contract either. It's about eroding the Shen Group, how could he not know that? However, I really can't let you participate in anything dangerous like this in the future. Winning or losing doesn't matter, but I can't let anything happen to you."
"You know you can't let anything happen to me, so you just let it go?"
"Host, am I wrong? Besides, I want to return to my original world. I miss the burritos there. Even if there are no burritos, it doesn't matter. A meat patty will be fine. It would be even better if there were little mice."
Chen Muyun rolled his eyes at the system, "System, I didn't realize you're such a foodie. Oh, no, system, what the hell is a little mouse? Also, what is the original world you're talking about?"
The system's small wings twisted and wrinkled, then landed on the bed and blinked at Shen Muyun.
"The host and I are from the same place. I haven't been back for hundreds of years. Perhaps it's because I'm not capable enough. The Time and Space Administration has now issued a mandatory mission to me. Your mission will become increasingly complicated. As for the little mouse, it's my pet, Squeaky. I just miss it."
Chen Muyun sighed. He died of overwork in his previous life. So what about this life? He also has to work himself to death in this repetitive situation. No, he has to take it easy. At worst, he can just enjoy himself while he can. Forget about the main quests. Happiness comes first.
"System, the meaning of life lies in freedom. Don't waste your precious time worrying about all those necessary and unnecessary tasks. Even if the tasks are a little difficult, so what? Isn't it just about being brave enough to be yourself?"
"Hmm... Host, you are actually very capable. And what they mean is that you complete the mission not just to whitewash the villain or prolong your life. There are more important things waiting for you. So this is unfamiliar territory, and you need to explore it slowly."
Chen Muyun originally just wanted to survive, but now after listening to the system's words, his leisure time is gone, and it is impossible to go back with more rewards. What rewards there are, I am afraid they are just empty promises. Forget it, there is no point in thinking so much.
"System, what is the use of that gem? I've asked you many times, but you've been so vague. What's going on? Is there any explanation for this kind of thing?"
Shen Muyun suddenly said this, and the system was caught off guard.
"That gem was previously sold in the mall for a hefty price. It was specially brought out by the new administrator of the Spacetime Administration. So far, I've been told that it can save my life if necessary. Based on my experience, it's very possible to teleport to a different time and place, essentially starting over. Host, you're excellent. I hope this is my final mission as a system."
Shen Muyun felt relieved after hearing such words. It was just a matter of fighting back against the enemy and covering the water with earth. It was not a difficult task.
"Ding ding ding, the new mission has arrived. Please accept it, host."
A small envelope with pink wings appeared on the system screen. How could it be so ambiguous?
Shen Muyun reached out and clicked the screen, and a new string of tasks suddenly appeared on it: September 26th is Lu Huainan's birthday. Please attend his birthday party on time and complete the hidden tasks to be rewarded with 500,000 tokens.
Lu Huainan's birthday is interesting. In fact, Shen Muyun has not celebrated his birthday since he turned eighteen. I think it is because he consciously feels that he will be one year older every time he celebrates his birthday. If he does not celebrate his birthday, he will always be eighteen. But Lu Huainan is still so active on his 30th birthday.
He looked at the display screen again. No, there were 500,000 tokens. How could there be so many? Could it be some epic mission?
"Master Host, don't you want to take a look at the hidden mission?"
Only then did Shen Muyun notice that there was another inconspicuous small envelope underneath the envelope, with a pink peach heart-shaped wax seal on it.
He felt an inexplicable sense of unease rising in his heart. There must be something wrong with this mission and he couldn't accept it. His sixth sense urged him not to open the envelope at all, as it was like Pandora's box.
"Master Host, don't you like this beautiful little envelope? Would you like to change the style?"
The system immediately perked up and changed it to a black and gold one with some diamonds inlaid on the edge. It looked much more valuable than the original envelope.
Chen Muyun still didn't click. "I can go to the birthday party, but I don't want to accept the other hidden tasks. They're just tokens. I can complete them through the main tasks. I want to enjoy life. I've been a social animal for ten years. I finally have a chance to lie down. Just let me rest for a while."
The system waved back and forth in front of his eyes with dissatisfaction. "Dear host, you must know that the items in the system mall are all helpful for quests. You have to exchange them, and exchanging them requires tokens. So, if there is a way to increase tokens, you must actively explore it. If you miss this opportunity, you will never find it again. If you miss it, you don't know how many main quests you will have to complete to equal a hidden quest."
Chen Muyun frowned, looked out the window, and thought about his original intention, wasn't it just to live a more comfortable life.
"System, if I don't complete this hidden mission, will there be any punishment mechanism?"
The system quickly searched for relevant information. "Ding ding, host, it shows here that if the hidden mission has nothing to do with the main story, there will be no penalty mechanism. However, if it is related to the main story, then such a hidden mission cannot be skipped. If it is forcibly skipped, it will cause subsequent instability and even the collapse of the current world. You also know that if the world is destroyed, we will..."
Shen Muyun understood what the system meant. This was a trap, and a big one at that.
He reluctantly opened the small black and gold envelope, and the task that caught his eye made him even more astonished.
"System, tell me what this means. What does it mean to conquer Lu Huainan? Does conquering mean becoming brothers? The Lu and Shen families are old friends. What's so good about conquering them? You'd better give me a reasonable explanation."
The system's cheeks actually flushed lightly. "Well, host, life has both career and emotional lines. This one refers to your emotional line. This doesn't mean you two become brothers. You should understand this."
"Ridiculous! What kind of ridiculous mission is this? This is impossible. System, is this a side quest? Tell me, I just want to pursue my career, is that not possible?"
The system looked at Shen Muyun in embarrassment, and then said, "Master Host, in fact, this kind of task is not difficult. It is not impossible to accept those with high risk factors. Besides, this is 500,000 tokens. The most expensive item in the mall is currently worth 990,000. This is really a good investment."
Shen Muyun felt that this mission was too absurd, and even had some doubts about Lu Huainan's previous behavior. "System, is there a possibility that Lu Huainan's behavior is also under your control, which is why he behaved like that before?"
"NoNoNo! This is impossible, Master Host. Lu Huainan is the male lead in this book. The Spacetime Administration cannot interfere with the characters or events in the original book, so he is just helping you voluntarily. What's wrong? Are you moved, Master Host? To be honest, I have shown that Lu Huainan is a high-quality man. He is the object of pursuit of many people in Jiangcheng, but he has not responded. For a while, rumors were everywhere that he likes men. Maybe you really have a chance."
Shen Muyun gently stroked his forehead. What was this all about? What Lu Huainan liked? In fact, he didn't care, nor did he pay attention. "System, I will definitely go to Lu Huainan's birthday party, but I don't think this strategy is necessary. I already owe him a favor, I can't..."
"Master Host, a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring. Isn't this the norm in the human world? So, if you pledge yourself to me, won't the favor be repaid immediately?"
"A favor? How is that even possible? You're owed more than that. You're not also working as a matchmaker at the Space Administration, are you? That kind of business isn't popular. Who knows what high-quality 'sources' might be waiting for you. If you do, you might not only fail as a matchmaker, but be chased and scolded by a bunch of people."
The system scratched its head in embarrassment. "Master Host, the Spacetime Administration will not provide this kind of service. This is the order from above. It has nothing to do with me. I am not personally involved."
"That's not how you say it, System. If this is a side quest, I'm requesting that it be permanently closed."
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