Invalid oath
The next morning, the first rays of sunlight pierced through the gaps in the curtains, carrying a slightly cool, dewy scent, and lazily fell upon the bulging "silkworm pupa" on the bed.
The system started its background message cleanup mode early in the morning, looking very energetic.
The good news is that, compared to the previous wave of bloody "opening the box" threats, the message area has quieted down considerably this time, and the few who criticized it were retaliated against.
This fully demonstrates that the host's personal intervention a few days ago was highly effective!
Time quietly slipped towards nine o'clock.
The final rating for the third chapter of the novel, released in the early hours of the morning, has been determined.
The system data stream flickered, staring intently at the motionless mound of blankets on the bed.
【Host? 】
It called out tentatively, the electronic voice carrying a hint of cautious anticipation.
The only response it received was the even breathing from under the covers.
The quilt remained completely still, as stable as Mount Tai.
system:【……】
What happened to emphasizing ratings and upgrades?! You let us down at the crucial moment! Sleeping like a log!
However, the message from the data backend was somewhat comforting: the final score was 8.7! Permissions were successfully unlocked to Level 1!
Although it didn't reach the ideal 9.0, it has at least taken a crucial step.
Three poles in the sun.
Qu Shiyao opened her eyes groggily; the sunlight was a bit too bright.
She looked around blankly—an unfamiliar ceiling, an unfamiliar layout…
My mind went blank for three seconds before I suddenly remembered that this was the original owner's apartment!
[Host~ You've finally decided to wake up~] A resentful electronic voice rang in her ear.
Qu Shiyao looked in the direction of the sound and instantly perked up! There she saw a system with its own special effects standing with its hands on its hips, glaring at her.
"Oh? System!" Qu Shiyao's eyes lit up in surprise. "You...you changed your skin? No, you leveled up?!"
Mentioning this, the system instantly straightened its back, the data stream swelled, and it began to wistfully denounce:
【Oh? My esteemed guest, you still remember my upgrade? I thought you only cared about eating, sleeping, and playing games!】
"Oh, Tongzi, let me explain!" Qu Shiyao immediately put on a sincere face, blinking her eyes innocently.
"I was just so worried you'd fail to level up, I was so anxious I couldn't sleep all night! So I took a little nap this morning~"
【Ha!】The system let out a cold laugh.
[Excessive anxiety? Then who was it that ate skewers with greasy mouth and then stayed up until 2 AM last night glued to their phone playing video games? Was it a ghost?!]
Qu Shiyao was accurately exposed by the system, but she remained unfazed.
"Wasn't I just being too anxious? I was trying to numb my fragile heart with food and games! It's all because I care about you so much, Tongzi!"
Her voice was heavy with sorrow, and she pounded her chest with both hands, looking utterly devastated by the system's cruel blow.
"Really...really?" The system's voice was hesitant, and the entire ball of light involuntarily drifted a little closer to Qu Shiyao.
Seeing this, Qu Shiyao immediately intensified her efforts, blinking hard in an attempt to squeeze out some worried tears, but nothing came out.
Under the increasingly questioning gaze of the system, she suddenly raised her right hand and solemnly swore: "Qu Shiyao swears to heaven! She is absolutely concerned about the system upgrade! Otherwise, may she be struck by lightning!"
But as soon as the oath was made, the system believed it without a second thought!
Okay... at least you still have some conscience.
Although the system believed it in its heart, it didn't say it aloud, but instead huffed, "Now, let's see the results of this rating and upgrade!"
Qu Shiyao secretly breathed a sigh of relief; she had successfully gotten away with it!
The more you say, the more mistakes you make; quickly changing the subject is the best course of action.
I've read the content of Chapter 3; this time the perspective is split in half.
The system retrieves the published chapters.
[Half of it was the power struggles and backstabbing on CEO Si's side regarding the negotiations at Dingfeng, and the other half was the emails and messages you sent being sent to Xu Lixuan, who then notified you to go to the 66th floor.]
It symbolically adjusted its non-existent glasses and adopted an analytical stance: [Compared to the first two chapters, which were basically your main focus, the third chapter introduces the CEO's perspective, enriching the plot's layers. The ending breaks off when you agree to be transferred to the CEO's office... huh?]
The system turned its head and found that the host had slipped out of bed at some point.
At this moment, she was comfortably nestled on the living room sofa, her two feet casually propped up on the coffee table, holding a full bowl of washed purple grapes in her hands.
She popped one after another into her mouth, her cheeks bulging like a hamster hoarding food.
【Host!!!】The system's electronic voice suddenly rose in pitch, carrying a sense of disappointment and indignation.
[I'm analyzing the plot here! And you're eating all by yourself over there?! And you're enjoying it so much?!]
"Mmm... I'm listening, I'm listening!" Qu Shiyao waved her hand indistinctly.
"It's just a split-view perspective, I understand. We can add these missing details ourselves when we have higher access levels, right? We're already level 1, right?"
She swallowed the grape, focusing precisely on the key point.
【That's right!】The system was successfully misled, its attention immediately drawn to the new permissions, and the entire system became excited.
[Come on! It's time to showcase! The four upgraded permissions of this system are here!]
It listed things enthusiastically, like a salesman:
[Permission 1: You can add a short, non-intrusive storyline to each chapter within the last two hours before its official release!]
[Permission 2: This is amazing! It allows you to modify details of published chapters in real-time, while maintaining the existing outline! Note that this is all while keeping the overall framework unchanged!]
[Permission 3: Host, you can finally leave comments in the 'Author's Note' section at the end of each chapter! Interact with your readers!]
As the system spoke, its gaze involuntarily drifted toward the host who was precisely spitting grape skins into the trash can.
It hesitated for a moment, then posed the probing question: "Host...did you...brush your teeth?"
Qu Shiyao took a big gulp of chilled orange juice, burped contentedly, and slowly wiped the grape juice from the corner of her mouth with a tissue.
"What's the rush? We're going to have lunch after brushing our teeth anyway, so brushing now is pointless. We can brush them after lunch, saving water and electricity, and it's environmentally friendly! That's the ultimate level of hygiene!"
System: [...] The data stream momentarily stalled, and the CPU frantically performed calculations for three seconds.
[Nonsense! I checked authoritative health guidelines! After a night's sleep, bacteria multiply rapidly in the mouth, so you must brush your teeth immediately after waking up to remove them! Otherwise, it's bad for your teeth! And it will even affect the taste of your breakfast!]
Qu Shiyao looked up at the system with a surprised expression, her eyes seeming to say: No way, System, you actually went to check?
Seeing that the system was about to unleash its fury, Qu Shiyao wisely changed the subject: "Alright, alright, the third permission is great. Tell me about the fourth one!"
The system, feeling frustrated by its "failed health education," could only continue speaking.
Mentioning this, it immediately perked up again, its tone filled with pride:
[Permission Four: Of course, my functional permissions have been expanded! And I've successfully accessed part of the underlying data streams of this world! I can find much more information than before! The coverage is broader, and the information is more detailed!]
Upon hearing this, Qu Shiyao, who had been slumped on the sofa, instantly sat up straight, pulled her feet back from the coffee table with a "thud," straightened her back, placed her hands neatly on her knees, and showed an unprecedented seriousness and thirst for knowledge on her face.
"Really?" Her eyes shone brightly, as if she had spotted a gold mine.
【Absolutely true!】The system was flattered by this sudden sense of importance, and its virtual chest thumped loudly.
【Host, bring it on! What do you want to investigate? I'll dig it all out for you right now!】
Qu Shiyao's eyes flashed with excitement, and she rubbed her hands together like a fly rubbing its hands: "What's the CEO's bank account number and password?! Quick! Write it down! We'll achieve financial freedom tonight!"
system:【……】
The data stream froze instantly, as if it had been frozen into a block of ice.
The next second, it let out a stern, righteous scream: "No! This absolutely cannot be said! This is a matter of principle!"
Qu Shiyao deflated like a punctured balloon, slumping back onto the sofa.
She waved her hand lazily: "Tsk, if it doesn't work, it doesn't work. System, just admit you don't have enough authority, I won't laugh at you."
However, when the system looked at her, it clearly saw her slightly upturned lips and mocking eyes, which clearly said, "I knew it."
System: 【!!】 Data core temperature skyrockets!
At this moment, it wanted to self-destruct on the spot! Let's perish together, host!
[Host! Find something more normal! Stop thinking about getting rich overnight and taking shortcuts!] It protested angrily.
"Fine, fine," Qu Shiyao pouted and reluctantly changed direction.
"Then... does the CEO's company have any history of tax evasion or illegal operations?" Her eyes gleamed with a hint of urgency.
The system choked again, the data stream flickering awkwardly a few times: [Uh… this requires level 3 access to investigate that deeply. Currently, it can only find some overt business and tax information, and the main storyline has a protection mechanism, so major evidence of illegal activities involving key figures isn't so easy to dig up… Should we… try something else?]
"Sigh~" Qu Shiyao sighed deeply and regretfully, giving the system an understanding look that said, "I understand, my abilities are limited."
The system almost crashed due to that gaze, causing data corruption and prompting it to self-destruct!
Just as it was about to perish together with its host, Qu Shiyao finally made a request that sounded relatively normal:
"You can track the real-time whereabouts of a specific person, right? As long as they appear within the coverage area of public surveillance?"
I thought the host was going to cause some trouble again, but I didn't expect this.
The system instantly revived, the data stream stabilized, and it was brimming with confidence: [Of course! As long as he appears in the coverage areas of the city's surveillance network, traffic cameras, and shop surveillance cameras, I can pinpoint his approximate location and movement trajectory! So easy!]
Upon hearing this, Qu Shiyao's lips slowly curled into a sinister smile: "Very well. Then, Tongzi, I'll ask you to do one thing this weekend."
[What is it? Tell me, host! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!] The system was eager to get started, finally able to show its skills!
"Keep a close eye on Sicheng." Qu Shiyao's voice carried the excitement of an impending hunt.
"Especially at night! Notify me immediately the moment he steps out of the house!"
Although the system wasn't quite sure what the host wanted to do, it knew with its toes that it wasn't anything good, but its pride prevented it from refusing.
[Understood! Don't worry, host! I've got it covered!]
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