Chapter 41

Chapter 41. That evening, Su Fuling looked after her cousin Susan for a while, and after seeing her fall asleep, she also went to bed, preparing to enter the System for study.

She calculated that she should be able to move out next month. By then, her uncle could also go back to sleeping in his room.

Today in the System, Su Fuling checked her Merit Points. In the afternoon, she finally got some business, earning 8 Merit Points.

Adding the 15 from the morning, today's total income was 23. She had 85 Merit Points left from before, so together that made 108.

Su Fuling planned to upgrade directly. Leaving 8 points was enough, and now she had a steady daily income. She could make up the rest soon.

After calculating this, Su Fuling quickly clicked the upgrade function. Finally, the second-level study function area lit up.

Various study videos were finally within purchase range. Su Fuling clenched her fists excitedly. She felt like jumping for joy.

This was upgraded with her own ability, after all. Thinking back to when she first arrived in Harbor City, she had nothing.

Now she could actually upgrade. She began to carefully check what changes had occurred in other functions, preparing to use these new functions for study... but there were no changes!

Su Fuling: '...System, what's going on? Didn't I already upgrade?' Merit System: 'Yes, host, you upgraded, but it was the study function that upgraded.

If the host needs, you can also upgrade other functions. For example, upgrading the daily examination quota can increase the number of slots; for example, the examination function can also add treatment plan suggestions.

So host, work hard to earn Merit Points, everything is possible.' Su Fuling: '...So upgrading only gives the permission to purchase videos? And adding an examination slot requires another 100 Merit Points to upgrade?' So, 100 Merit Points only upgrades one study function, and everything else costs extra?

Su Fuling thought of a word: vicious capitalist! Suddenly she thought, the System makes the host find others to do good deeds and accumulate virtue for it—could it be because it itself is too evil?

Merit System: 'Yes, host. This System provides powerful and omnipotent functions. 100 Merit Points is only worth ten thousand Hong Kong dollars.

For ten thousand Hong Kong dollars to upgrade this System and give you access to higher-level learning opportunities—in human terms, this is a deal that brings huge profits with little capital.' Upon hearing this, Su Fuling had a bad feeling. She clicked on the third-level study function, and sure enough, the next level's required Merit Points were already 1000.

Capitalist indeed. 'The Merit Points required for upgrading actually increase.' Merit System explained, 'After the host passes the initial study phase, your abilities will certainly improve, and Merit Points will naturally become easier to obtain.

To increase the host's motivation, the Merit Points must be raised. According to my master's research, humans most like playing level-up games.' Su Fuling had never played a level-up game, but she understood the meaning from the name.

She finally understood why predecessors treated the System as a tool. Because the System really wasn't human. Looking at the pitiful 8 Merit Points in her account, Su Fuling felt she needed to work hard to earn more Merit Points.

Otherwise, she could only drool over those videos. But she couldn't resist spending 2 Merit Points to buy the cheapest video.

She wanted to first experience whether this video study function was good. The video was titled 'Lecture on Chinese Herbal Medicine'.

Su Fuling opened it and saw an old doctor in a Daoist robe earnestly explaining herbs. Seeing such a clear video, Su Fuling immediately perked up.

She had never seen such a clear video; even the textures on the Chinese herbs were clearly visible. Everything was right before her eyes.

The video was only one hour long, introducing the identification methods and medicinal effects of ten herbs. Although she had learned about these herbs' functions in books, presenting them in video format, as if a teacher were teaching her hands-on, made the understanding deeper.

Indeed, you get what you pay for. After watching, she still wanted more. Then she clicked to watch it again. Sure enough, once purchased, it could be watched repeatedly like a book.

That aspect wasn't too black-hearted. Su Fuling watched it five times in a row before she was satisfied. 'System, are all the subsequent videos this clear?' Suddenly she felt the System wasn't so black; the product it provided was indeed unique.

Merit System: 'Humans say you get what you pay for. The more expensive videos will only be better. There are also 3D video functions.

The experience is more realistic, making the host more immersed.' Su Fuling was curious, '3D? What is that?' Su Fuling just asked casually, and the System immediately displayed a few seconds of the video she had just watched in 3D mode.

The Merit System even asked considerately, 'Doesn't it feel very different? Hurry up and earn Merit Points; there will be even better things.' Is this future technology?

Su Fuling couldn't help but feel shocked and amazed. For Su Fuling, who had only seen black-and-white TV and outdoor movies, this was an eye-opener.

Before, she had no concept; the System's functions were too much like myths. Now seeing the video, she found a familiar feeling and realized that the System was indeed a product of higher technology.

If only the country had such advanced technology. Unfortunately, the System couldn't let others know, otherwise... 'Can you buy advanced technology here?' Merit System: 'Does the host want to start a tech company?' Su Fuling said, 'Can I buy it?' Merit System: 'No.

This System cannot disrupt the current world's technological development progress. Moreover, I suggest the host not bring out any technological products that exceed this era, so as not to alarm others and cause them to discover this System.

If that happens, this System will have to adopt a self-protection mode and erase all memories of this System from the host.' Upon hearing this, Su Fuling gave up the idea. She knew that if the System were willing to interfere with this world, it wouldn't have chosen an ordinary person like her.

Su Fuling then stopped thinking too much. For now, she could barely protect herself. Her fate as cannon fodder had not yet changed.

She honestly began to read books and study, striving to improve her abilities and earn more Merit Points. The next day, Su Fuling was energetic.

Although the System was black-hearted, the study function it provided really made her like it. 'A Ling looks in a good mood today,' Su Jueming said with a smile.

Zhou Huijuan said, 'A Ling is capable, so of course she's in a good mood.' Su Jueming said, 'Tang Bo's A Jing is also capable, but she always has a straight face and isn't happy.' David said, 'Our Sister A Ling is even more capable. The things Sister A Ling brought back are so delicious.

Sister A Jing never brought Tang Bo so much food.' Su Xiaowei nodded contentedly. That's right, that's right. The things Sister A Ling brought back, they had never eaten before.

Su Fuling laughed, 'Because I slept well last night. But little uncle, you're in a good mood too.' She could tell from his complexion; he was joyful and glowing.

'You can tell? A Ling recommended clients to me, and I took on more clients myself. From now on, I might go out for consultations during the day.

If you can't find me, don't worry.' Since Su Jueming was willing to take on under-the-table jobs, he had become bolder. After losing business nearby, he asked someone to introduce him to business elsewhere.

Since he started earning more money, A Juan's complexion had indeed improved a lot. He was happy about that and became more active in earning money.

He even regretted not being bolder earlier and taking these jobs sooner. Zhou Huijuan had already heard her husband say it once last night.

Hearing it again now, she was also happy. Naturally, she was happy that her husband could earn more to support the family.

'Eat more,' Zhou Huijuan urged. 'I'll make sweet soup for you tonight.' David and Su Xiaowei immediately cheered. 'We love Mom's sweet soup the most!' Su Fuling also laughed.

For her, happiness was this simple: the family together, rejoicing over small gains. ... Su Fuling arrived at the clinic and didn't expect Chen Shan to be there early.

Chen Shan said, 'Doctor Su.' Su Fuling remembered that he had said earlier that today he had some arrangement and needed her to do a check-up. In the clinic, Chen Shasha and Zhao Facai had already tidied up.

On Su Fuling's desk, there was even a cup of hot boiled water. That was Su Fuling's habit; she always liked to drink plain boiled water for health.

'Shasha, go buy me a morning tea,' Chen Shan instructed. Chen Shasha didn't think much of it. Her brother probably hadn't had breakfast.

So she quickly went out. Su Fuling began to do a check-up on Chen Shan. When she opened it, sure enough, he had become a mission target again.

This line of work was indeed very dangerous. There was no peace every few days. Su Fuling said, 'Whatever activity you have today, if you can avoid it, don't go.' 'This time I have to go,' Chen Shan said.

Last time he was slashed by people from the Longhu Association, the association had to save face. This time it was for negotiations.

If successful, the Yau Ma Tei branch could get some business shares. If he didn't go, others would think he was a coward, and he wouldn't be able to hold his head up in the underworld, making it hard to advance.

Such negotiations could easily fall through. In the past, Chen Shan didn't care; if something happened, they would just fight.

Now with Doctor Su helping with 'check-ups', he hoped to get some advance information to prepare. Su Fuling said, 'Then be careful.

Your complexion is bad today.' Su Fuling didn't use the examination slot. Even if she used it, the other party would still go to dangerous places.

Going to such places, even if one part was protected, another part could still get hurt. So the best way to avoid it was not to go.

Since he insisted on going, she couldn't do anything about it. Chen Shan saw that Su Fuling didn't say as much as last time, and knew that Su Fuling was unhappy that he didn't follow medical advice, so he didn't ask further.

He only smiled and said, 'Then I might have to trouble Doctor Su today. If everyone gets injured, they'll come to the clinic for bandaging.

I wonder if Doctor Su can make house calls? I'm worried it might scare the neighbors.' Su Fuling: '...' What a good client.

Before even getting injured, he had already arranged business for her.