The System Throwing a Tantrum

The System Throwing a Tantrum

"Would the host like to pay? Note: Since this System opened a back door for the host, please make a decision quickly to avoid detection by the Main System. No refunds after purchase. Final interpretation rights belong to the Female Protagonist System." The System's voice came through. Su Qi was rather surprised this time. You had a boss too?

Then a huge timer appeared before Su Qi's eyes, displaying ten minutes. The number was so enormous that he could not even see the objects in front of it.

If this showed up on a computer screen, it would definitely be garbage software.

Su Qi's current assets were 64,900. After deducting the 8,000 rent from earlier, that left 57,000.

If he deducted another 50,000, wouldn't he only have 7,000 left? And considering the 10% interest on Huabei and JD Baitiao, that meant he only had 5,500 remaining.

Su Qi rubbed his brow, feeling that life was unpredictable. Just two days ago, he had still been wondering how to spend so much money.

Now, he had not even paid off his debts, and judging by his situation, wasn't he about to return to the miserable life of a wage slave?

But if he did not pay, what would happen to his mission? Once those Frivolity Points started rising, Su Qi knew that some things could not be stopped once they began. Given his understanding of the Female Protagonist... heh. More than ten images of himself covered in white fluid had already surfaced in Su Qi's mind.

It might look beautiful, but if it happened to him... just thinking about it felt awful. Especially since he was a man. Just imagining it...

Forget it. He had to pay.

Su Qi: "Pay."

System: "Payment successful." A payment confirmation text immediately appeared on his phone. The money had been deducted through Alipay for the purchase of virtual currency.

Su Qi thought for a moment, then tapped the option on the Alipay bill—Question this transaction...

System: "Host, please do not waste your effort. Anything purchased from me..."

The Nuclear Explosion Divine Song began playing.

Su Qi: "Hello... Yes, my phone suddenly paid for something just now. It seems to have happened because I downloaded some software. Mm-hm, alright. I definitely won't download things carelessly in the future. Mm-hm, alright.

What exactly was that website selling? Oh, virtual goods? That's so unethical. Good thing you were here, otherwise all my money would have been scammed away. Mm-hm... alright." Su Qi hung up and could not help sighing at China's efficiency. It really was fast.

"Oh, right, System, what were you saying just now? You said, anything what?" A smile danced on Su Qi's little face, his eyes glittering with mischief.

Did this count as getting something from the System for free?

Thank China, thank the government, thank online banking, thank the cyber police.

"Mm—" Faintly, he seemed to hear an adorable sound of puffed-up cheeks. Was that the System? He must have misheard, right?

After seeing the text notification that the money had arrived, Su Qi suddenly remembered the 100,000 yuan for the medical case. Could he get that back for free too?

When he returned to that bill, he found it had changed. It no longer said he had purchased goods. Instead, it read: Thank you for aiding the xxxx welfare organization. We sincerely thank you for your assistance. Every cent of your donation will be used for impoverished children...

Su Qi: "System, so you didn't argue with me just now because you went to alter the previous bill?"

The System ignored Su Qi and continued speaking to itself. "The host has successfully purchased ten clothing experiences, photography, editing, and special-effects processing. Three short-video edits are included as an additional gift. Please make adequate preparations before fully transforming. For example, watch anime to study the character's personality and imitate the character's expressions.

"For the three video edits, the host must film the material according to System specifications. Please become proficient in the character's movements. If the movements are not up to standard, the System will not acknowledge them, and all filming for this session will be invalid."

Su Qi: "Wait, isn't this an unfair contract? I paid to hire you as my photographer. If you fail to capture good material of me, you're going to dump all the blame on me? I'm filing a complaint!"

System: "The terms were communicated and confirmed with the host at the time of purchase. Final interpretation rights belong to the Female Protagonist System. Furthermore, the host's payment this time was not successful!"

Su Qi: "I suspect you're taking personal revenge."

System: "Please remain calm, host. If the host purchases some auxiliary items provided by this System, the success rate of video editing will greatly increase.

"Furthermore, the host purchased the clothing experience function. The clothing can only exist for one hour. After one hour, the costume will disappear. The host is strongly advised to make a purchase."

Immediately afterward, several products appeared in Su Qi's field of vision, completely capturing his attention. Su Qi could only exclaim in amazement. If he had been driving right then, it would have been a total wreck.

It gave off the overwhelming feeling of trashy advertisements.

Su Qi: "Wait, System. I'm only filming three videos. Why do I need so many auxiliary items? And are you serious about these prices?"

System: ...

After a moment of silence, it spoke again. "Then the host may first choose three materials. This System will recommend items afterward."

The first one Su Qi gave up on was Qiongmei. It was fine for Qiongmei in the anime to sit while hugging a doll, but if it was a video, wouldn't it all involve her brother, Yuu xxx?

Then he looked over the rankings and decided to pick the top three instead: Huihui, Mi Yu, and Asuna.

Because all three characters had their own highlight moments.

After Su Qi made his choice, the items in his vision changed into three categories.

They were respectively a staff embedded with a Red Demon Stone, two white pads, and a beautiful longsword.

Only, the prices were rather hard to compliment.

Red Demon Stone Staff: 58,000,000,000,000 ten-thousand yuan. Su Qi: "Are you really sure about the price of this staff?" Su Qi counted the zeroes several times, then noticed the unit "ten thousand" after all those zeroes.

"What currency format is this?"

System: "RMB."

Su Qi: "What makes it worth so much?! Do I look like someone who can afford that?"

System: "Merhels's Teffan Scepter, embedded with the entire core gemstone of the Beltrdella Ancient Dragon, possesses unparalleled world-destroying energy. It is simple to use: simply recite the incantation to activate it. Its energy is equivalent to the attack of 4,800 nuclear bombs."

Su Qi: "Oh, impressive, impressive. So can anyone in this world afford it?"

System: "The combined wealth of the entire world still falls somewhat short of this amount."

"So you want to sell it to me?" He looked at the prices of the other two products again and found that they were exactly equal to the money he currently had, leaving not even a cent. After thinking about it, Su Qi added, "I only have 57,000 yuan in my pocket right now, with 52,000 available to spend. Can you leave me some money for three months' worth of food?" If he still could not see that the System was trying to cheat him out of money, then Su Qi would be an idiot.

Ding. The familiar text notification sounded. You have successfully paid 52,000 yuan. Remaining balance: 4,720 yuan.

Su Qi stared in bewilderment. Where were the things he bought? Was this forced spending?

System: The items have been issued. Please confirm. Su Qi was rather surprised that he could actually inspect the item information.

Huihui's Internship Staff: Magic power is nearly zero, but when held in hand, it will set your chuunibyou soul ablaze. Even the most embarrassing lines you would normally say can be spoken with a proud expression.

A yoga mat: A very common yoga mat on the market. Its strengths are its soundproofing and lack of odor.

Height-increasing insoles: Place them beneath your shoes. Besides increasing the host's height by three centimeters, they also increase the host's movement speed while running and make the host look more imposing.

Flower Dummy Sword Mastery: Just like the title suggests, by reading this book and training along with it, the host will learn performance swordsmanship. It will look graceful and ethereal, but has no practical combat use whatsoever. Note: Using this swordsmanship will cause hooligans to become excited. Use with caution!

A soft sword: With it, you won't have to worry about damaging furniture while practicing sword dances!

After reading the descriptions of these items, Su Qi had only one thought: Could he return them?

System prompt: No refunds after purchase.

The System's voice echoed in his mind, making Su Qi sigh. Were these things really worth 52,000? 2,000 would have been more like it.

Uh, wait, 2,000?

Su Qi suddenly remembered that "mm" sound from earlier. It seemed it had not been a hallucination after all. This little System must have gotten angry again.