Background Editing System

[Dear host, hello. It has been detected that your life on Earth is particularly difficult, you cannot see the future, yet you can see it at a glance. Are you willing to pay with an emoji pack to bind this System? And travel to Earth.]

"(Emoji Pack.jpg)"

[Payment successful. Congratulations to the host for successfully binding the Life Background Editor.]

"Why am I still an orphan after arriving on Earth? This is ridiculous!"

[Editing identity background requires corresponding karma.]

[The host can exchange Emotion Points for corresponding identity backgrounds, skills, and various rewards.]

"What background can an orphan like me, with both parents deceased, even edit?"

"Hiss, these backgrounds... they're terrifying! I'll pick carefully."

"Son of the Provincial Party Secretary? That's good, but unfortunately, I'm an orphan. And I don't have enough Emotion Points."

"This one seems good too..."

Shangan City, Yongan University of Science and Technology.

At noon, in front of the cafeteria entrance, reporter Bingbing smiled sweetly at the camera.

"Welcome to 'Integrity Campus,' a documentary-style program specially authorized by CCTV.

The cafeteria has always been a major pain point on campus, so this issue, we've invited the Director of the Education Bureau to explore this university's cafeteria together."

The camera panned, revealing a group of school leaders in administrative jackets surrounding a rather ordinary-looking man.

He was the Director of the Education Bureau, Yu Shu.

Yu Shu frowned, displeased. "Are you all crowding around me like this because you're afraid the students won't recognize me as the Director?

Or are you worried I'll uncover something?"

The Principal wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. "Not at all! Director, our school's cafeteria has always been open and transparent.

Whether it's taste, hygiene, or price, the students are extremely satisfied."

"Hmph, what you say is meaningless. I need to investigate personally to know if it's good or bad."

As the Director stepped through the entrance, he suddenly turned back. "Remember! Do not let the students know my identity."

"Okay... okay."

The Director's actions sparked a discussion among netizens.

-- [This is what a good leader looks like. Thumbs up.]

-- [The school leaders are sweating profusely.]

-- [I think this show is all for show. If there were real problems, would they really broadcast it?]

As Yu Shu entered, everyone hurried to follow.

"Let's eat, let's eat!"

"Student, what dishes did you get?" the Director asked, stopping a student who had just finished getting his food.

"Sweet and sour pork, cumin lamb, braised pork ribs, fried chicken strips."

"What do you think of these dishes?"

"Great! Delicious and not expensive, clean and hygienic. Because of this cafeteria, I don't even order takeout anymore."

Yu Shu nodded, his expression unchanged.

The school leaders observing from not far away simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

Next, the Director stopped a female student.

"Young lady, are you getting two portions to eat with your boyfriend?"

"I'm eating alone. Relationships only slow down my eating speed. The food at our school is something you can't get anywhere else."

Yu Shu nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his expression.

"Good..."

Several school leaders walked over with beaming smiles.

The Principal: "Director, our cafeteria has always maintained high standards, with everything focused on the students. We never cut corners."

"Good... They are like the sun at eight or nine in the morning, full of vitality. They are in their prime, and we must ensure they eat well."

"Don't worry, Director, we will definitely achieve that."

-- [I'm moved by these words. I always thought I was a humble workhorse, but it turns out I'm the rising sun.]

-- [Remove the 'sun' part.]

-- [This cafeteria is really good. Can people from outside the school eat here?]

-- [Even though I know this might be for show, I can't help but tear up.]

At this moment, the Director's peripheral vision caught sight of a delicate-looking youth at a corner table, with only a bowl of white rice and a bowl of clear soup in front of him.

He stared blankly at the two small bowls before him, his eyes filled with confusion.

The Director squinted his eyes. "Why is that young student eating this?"

The Principal's smile froze for a moment. "I... I don't know. Maybe he's on a diet?"

Other school leaders chimed in, "Yes, yes. So many of our students are learning about diet meals and intermittent fasting online."

Yu Shu snorted but didn't say anything. Instead, he walked forward and sat down next to Xu Yi.

The school leaders stood nervously behind them, their eyes fixed on the two bowls of rice.

"Young student~"

"..."

"Young student?"

Xu Yi was still immersed in selecting character backgrounds in the System Mall, but since he had no Emotion Points, he could only sigh in frustration.

He only snapped back to reality when someone called him.

"Young student!"

[Impatient Emotion Points +1]

[Tense Emotion Points +1.]

"??!!"

"Huh? Were you calling me?"

"Yes, I've called you several times."

Xu Yi glanced at Yu Shu, thinking to himself that the impatient Emotion Points must have come from him.

But the tension...?

Xu Yi scanned the area and noticed several school leaders looking at him with a hint of nervousness in their expressions.

There were also cameras filming around them.

Suddenly, it all made sense. It seemed the old man sitting next to him was a big shot, and they were filming some kind of program.

Xu Yi's eyes darted around. Sorry, Principal, it's all for the Emotion Points!

Then, Xu Yi hunched his shoulders and moved the bowl in front of him.

Everyone: "???"

[Confused Emotion Points +1.]

Yu Shu blinked. "Young student, why are you eating this?"

Xu Yi's spoon, which was about to go into his mouth, stopped abruptly. He put on a wronged expression. "I'm sorry, I didn't know this couldn't be eaten. I thought it was free. I can pay, I have money."

"You can eat it."

"I didn't mean to steal Da Huang's food."

"Who is Da Huang?"

"The dog the cafeteria lady raises."

[Anger Value +10]

[Tension Value +10]

Xu Yi frantically searched his pockets for money. His hands trembled so much that coins clattered to the ground, making various crisp sounds.

There were one yuan coins, fifty jiao coins, and even ten jiao coins.

The Director shot a cold gaze at the Principal, full of questions.

The Principal quickly stepped forward, his forehead covered in a fine sheen of cold sweat. "Student, this meal is free. You can eat as much as you want."

"Really? The cafeteria is so nice. Seeing it's my birthday today, they're giving me rice for free."

[Anger Value +30]

[Tension Value +30]

"Director... Teacher Yu, cafeteria rice has always been free, really," the Principal hastily explained.

But Yu Shu waved his hand impatiently, signaling him to step back.

Xu Yi quickly squatted down to pick up the coins on the ground. In his haste, his forehead hit the corner of the table.

The skin broke, and drops of blood flowed down.

But he seemed unfazed. He took out a crumpled red plastic bag from his pocket, carefully wrapped the money in paper, and put it inside.

"Thank you, thank you, cafeteria."

Yu Shu took out a piece of paper, preparing to wipe the blood from Xu Yi's forehead. "Why don't you apply for a grant?"

Unexpectedly, Xu Yi seemed greatly startled. He covered his head with both hands, squatted on the ground, and pleaded, "Stop hitting me, stop hitting me! I don't want the grant anymore! The class cadre wanted to change fruits for 16 yuan, and I shouldn't have fought him for this poverty subsidy. I was wrong..."

School leaders: "???"

[Anger Value +40]

[Tension Value +40]

[The host understands people's hearts. Congratulations to the host for obtaining Emotion Points for the first time. The Background Mall is 20% off. With sufficient funds, do you wish to select a background?]