ALL NOVEL 37. The Sulking System
“Dear host, please confirm payment. Note: Since this is a backdoor opened by the system for the host, to avoid being detected by the main system, please make a decision as soon as possible. All sales are final. The female protagonist system reserves the right of final interpretation.” The system’s voice rang out, somewhat surprising Su Qi this time. You have a superior too?
Then, a huge countdown timer appeared in front of Su Qi’s eyes, displaying a clock-like figure with the number extremely large, so big that objects in front couldn’t be seen.
If this appeared on a computer screen, it would definitely be considered malware.
Su Qi’s current assets were 64,900. After deducting the 8,000 rent just now, it was 57,000.
If 50,000 was deducted, wouldn’t there only be 7,000 left? Considering the 10% interest on Huabei and JD Baitiao, that would mean he only had 5,500 remaining.
Su Qi rubbed his brow, feeling that life was unpredictable. Just two days ago, he was thinking about how to spend so much money.
Now, he couldn’t even pay off his debts. And looking at his appearance, wouldn’t he have to immediately return to the bitter life of part-time work?
But if he didn’t pay, what about his mission? If that frivolous value went up, Su Qi knew that some situations, once started, couldn’t be ended. Based on his understanding of female protagonists, hehe~ Su Qi’s mind had already conjured up at least ten images of being covered in white stains.
Although beautiful, if it happened to him, just thinking about it felt… Especially since he was a man, thinking of…
Forget it, this money had to be paid.
Su Qi: “Go ahead and pay!”
System: “Payment successful.” Immediately after, a text appeared on his phone indicating the fee deduction was successful, paying for virtual currency through Alipay.
Su Qi thought for a moment and clicked the option on that Alipay bill—have questions about this bill…
System: “Host, please don’t do anything futile. Anything from me…”
The nuclear explosion song started playing.
Su Qi: “Hello… Right, my phone suddenly paid for something just now, seems like it downloaded some software. Mm-hmm, okay, I definitely won’t casually download things in the future. Mm, alright.
What exactly were they selling on that site? Oh, virtual items ah, how unscrupulous, good thing you guys were here, otherwise my money would’ve been scammed. Mm-hmm, okay.” Su Qi hung up the phone, sighing in admiration at China’s speed, it was really fast.
“Right, system, what were you saying just now? You said, anything what?!” A smile played on Su Qi’s little face, eyes sparkling with a clever, mischievous look.
Did this count as him getting a freebie from the system?
Thanks China, thanks government, thanks online banking, thanks cyber police.
“Hmph…” Faintly, he seemed to hear a cute pouting sound. Was it the system? He must have misheard!
Seeing the text notification that the refund had arrived, Su Qi suddenly remembered the 100,000 from the medical case. Could this also be reclaimed for free?
When he clicked back to that bill, he found it had changed. It was no longer a product purchase, but rather: Thank you for donating to xxxx charity. We sincerely appreciate your aid. Every cent you contribute will be used for underprivileged children…
Su Qi: “System, so you didn’t argue with me earlier because you had already altered the previous bill?”
The system ignored Su Qi and continued speaking on its own: “The host has successfully purchased 10 uses of the clothing experience, photography, editing, and special effects processing. An additional three short video edits are included for free. Please make necessary preparations before fully transforming, such as watching anime to study character personalities and imitating their expressions.
The three video edits require the host to film raw footage according to system specifications. Please practice the character’s movements skillfully. If the movements are subpar and not recognized by the system, then this photography attempt will be completely void.”
Su Qi: “Wait, isn’t this a draconian contract? I paid money to hire you as my photographer. If you can’t capture good footage of me, you shift all the blame to me?? I want to file a complaint!”
System: “When purchasing, this was already communicated and confirmed with the host. The female protagonist system reserves the right of final interpretation. And the host’s payment this time was unsuccessful!”
Su Qi: “I suspect you’re using this to get personal revenge.”
System: “Please remain calm, host. If the host purchases some of the assistive items provided by this system, the success rate of video editing will greatly increase.
Also, the host purchased the clothing experience function. The clothes can only exist for 1 hour before disappearing. Strongly recommend the host to purchase.”
Following that, several products appeared in Su Qi’s line of sight, completely capturing his attention. Su Qi exclaimed, if he was driving right now, there would definitely be a catastrophic accident.
It gave the full feeling of trashy advertisements.
Su Qi: “Wait system, I’m only filming three videos. Why do I need so many assistive items? And these prices, are you serious?”
System: …
After a moment of silence, it spoke again: “Then the host can first select three materials. This system will recommend items to the host.”
The first one Su Qi gave up on was Sora-chan, because in the anime, Sora-chan was fine just sitting and hugging a doll. But if it was a video, wouldn’t it all be xxx with her brother?
Then, looking over the ranking list, he felt it was best to go with the top three—Megumin, Kitasan Black, and Asuna.
Because these three characters all had their own highlight moments.
After Su Qi made his selection, the items in his view also changed to three.
They were a magic staff embedded with a red magic stone, two white cushions, and an elegant long sword.
It’s just that the prices were a bit hard to compliment.
Red Magic Stone Staff: 580,000,000,000,000,000
Su Qi: “The price of this staff, are you really sure?”
Su Qi checked the zeros many times and saw the “ten thousand” unit of measurement after them.
“What currency format is this?”
System: “RMB.”
Su Qi: “Why is it so expensive?! Do I look like someone who can afford it?”
System: “Morpheus’ Staff, embedded with a whole gemstone that is the core of Beltdera’s ancient heavenly dragon, possessing unparalleled world-destroying power. Simple to use, just chant the incantation to activate it. The energy is equivalent to the attack of 4,800 nuclear bombs.”
Su Qi: “Oh, impressive impressive. So is there anyone in this world who can afford it?”
System: “The sum of the world’s total assets still has some gap from this value.”
“So you want to sell it to me?” Looking at the prices of the other two items, they happened to be exactly his current balance, not a penny left. After some thought, Su Qi added: “I only have 57,000 in my pocket now, with 52,000 disposable funds. Can you leave me some money for three months of food expenses?” If he still couldn’t see that the system wanted to swindle his money, Su Qi would be a fool.
Ding, the familiar text notification sound came. You have successfully paid 52,000 yuan, balance remaining 4,720 yuan.
Su Qi had a face full of question marks. Where are the things I bought? Forced consumption like this?
System: Items have been issued, please confirm, host. Unexpectedly, item information could be viewed, surprising Su Qi a bit.
Megumin’s Practice Staff: Magic power is nearly 0. But when holding it in hand, your chuunibyou soul will ignite. You’ll be able to proudly say the most embarrassing lines you normally hold back.
A Yoga Mat: A very common yoga mat on the market. Its strengths are soundproofing and lack of odor.
Height Increasing Insoles: Placed under shoes, it raises the host’s height by 3cm. It also allows the host to run faster with more imposing momentum.
Mastery of Flowery Swordsmanship: Like the book title, after reading this book and training accordingly, the host will learn performance swordsmanship—looking graceful and ethereal, but with no practical combat use. Note: Using this sword technique will cause hoodlums to enter an excited state. Use with caution!
A Soft Sword: With this, you won’t have to worry about damaging furniture when dancing with a sword!
After reading the descriptions of these items, Su Qi only had one thought: Can I return them?
System Alert: All sales are final.
The system’s voice rang out in his mind, making Su Qi sigh. Were these things really worth 52,000?? 2,000 would be more like it.
Uh, wait, 2,000?
Su Qi suddenly recalled that “hmph” sound from earlier. It seemed it wasn’t an auditory hallucination as he thought. The little system must be angry again.