"So, it's best not to bother me anymore. I'm exhausted from last night," Ye Feng remarked slyly, glancing at Lin Shiyun's blushing face. Ignoring her indignant expression, he lazily rested his head on the desk.
Watching Ye Feng's antics, Lin Shiyun could only sigh helplessly. How did she end up with such a troublemaker?
"Quantum Brain, Quantum Brain, come out now!" Ye Feng called out as soon as he entered the lottery system space.
"Oh, host, how was last night? Enjoy yourself?" Quantum Brain appeared with a teasing grin, its tone full of mischief.
"Wait a minute. Didn't I turn off your external sensors last night?" Ye Feng asked, surprised. He distinctly remembered disabling Quantum Brain's sensory functions to avoid awkward situations. The thought of it perceiving such private moments left him uncomfortable.
"I'm not stupid. Even without direct access, it's obvious what you were up to, wasn't it, host?" Quantum Brain replied with a smirk.
"Cut it out! Stop bringing that up. What was the system notification about last night?" Ye Feng asked, exasperated by Quantum Brain's teasing.
"Report, host. Last night, you completed a system achievement task—successfully pursuing Lin Shiyun. As a reward, the system granted you a bonus," Quantum Brain explained, its tone suddenly serious.
"An achievement task? There are tasks like this?" Ye Feng asked, perplexed.
"Of course. It's one of the system's perks. By winning over Lin Shiyun, her affection level increased by five points, bringing it to 95. Additionally, you've earned one random lottery draw. Congratulations, host—this is a great deal for you!" Quantum Brain's voice carried a hint of amusement.
"Wow, 95 affection points? That means Shiyun will now tolerate me even if I act out. No jealousy, no interference… Isn't this every man's dream?" Ye Feng's mind wandered, considering the implications of his newfound freedom.
"Host, you truly are something else," Quantum Brain interjected, clearly unimpressed by Ye Feng's train of thought.
"Alright, alright. Stop lecturing me. Let's get to the lottery draw!" Ye Feng quickly changed the subject, eager to claim his reward. Since random draws didn't consume merit points, he had no reason to hesitate.
"As you wish, host," Quantum Brain replied, summoning a spinning wheel in front of Ye Feng. The wheel displayed a variety of potential rewards:
• Novice Driving Skills
• Elite One-Handed Weapon Mastery
• Master-Level Medical Expertise
• Blueprint for a 2030 Microwave Technology Design
• A Purebred Tibetan Mastiff
• A T70 Terminator Robot
• Novice Taekwondo Skills
• Prototype Laser Gun
• 5 Million Huabian Currency
• Rolls-Royce Phantom Angel
"What's with this selection? Why are life skills, technology, and martial arts all jumbled together?" Ye Feng asked, puzzled by the random assortment.
"Host, do you not understand the meaning of 'random'? It's all up to chance," Quantum Brain replied, exasperated.
"Alright, alright. Random is better than nothing," Ye Feng conceded, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Let's begin the draw!"
The wheel spun rapidly, the pointer whirling past each reward category. Slowly, it came to a stop on the "Blueprint for a 2030 Microwave Technology Design."
"Congratulations, host, you've received the 2030 Microwave Technology Design Blueprint," Quantum Brain announced as a black USB drive floated into Ye Feng's hand.
"What am I supposed to do with this?" Ye Feng asked, inspecting the USB drive skeptically. It clearly contained the technical designs for the microwave.
"Host, don't be short-sighted. Just because you don't need it doesn't mean others won't. If you sell this blueprint, you'll make a fortune," Quantum Brain advised.
"Money? What use do I have for money?" Ye Feng scoffed. As a member of the Ye family, one of the wealthiest and most powerful clans in Huaguo, money was the least of his concerns.
"Host, you're being foolish. The Ye family's wealth isn't entirely yours. How much of it can you actually access? It's better to rely on your own efforts and create your own resources," Quantum Brain retorted, clearly frustrated.
"Besides, if you use the money to fund schools or build retirement homes, you can gain a significant amount of merit points. With a little effort, you could rack up a fortune in merit," Quantum Brain added.
"Why didn't I think of that?" Ye Feng exclaimed, realization dawning on him.
"Because you're not the sharpest," Quantum Brain replied mercilessly.
Ye Feng: "…"
"Alright, exchange my merit points for another draw. I have 130 merit points; deduct 100 and leave the rest. I don't plan on doing anything to increase my karma value anyway," Ye Feng thought to himself.
"Understood. After deducting 100 merit points, you have 30 remaining. Initiating another lottery draw—please select a category," Quantum Brain confirmed.
"Technology," Ye Feng answered without hesitation. Since he planned to leverage technology for merit, the more advanced items he acquired, the better.
"Starting the draw."
A large, metallic wheel appeared in front of Ye Feng, its surface gleaming with ten impressive rewards:
• Formula for 2020 Weight Loss Tea
• 2050 Futuristic Smart Villa
• X65T Solar-Powered Car
• Version 20 Source Code for the Charm Messaging App
• A Space Battleship
• Intelligent Biological Chip
• Type A Gene Enhancer
• T-Virus Sample
• Psychic Ability Potion
• "Shadow Panther" Software Code
"Wow, this is amazing!" Ye Feng's eyes sparkled as he scanned the prizes. He could barely contain his excitement. The thought of owning a futuristic solar-powered car or even a space battleship was exhilarating.
Ye Feng's imagination ran wild. The weight loss tea formula, for instance, seemed like a guaranteed goldmine—after all, nothing sold better than products targeting women. However, some items, like the T-virus sample, felt unnecessary and potentially dangerous.
"What's the deal with the psychic potion, biological chip, gene enhancer, and 'Shadow Panther' software? What do they do?" Ye Feng asked, his curiosity piqued.
Quantum Brain grinned. "Let's just say, host, that system rewards are never disappointing."
(End of Chapter)