"Xu Bin, are you dead or alive!"
Shen Ruyu suddenly came upstairs, looked at Xu Bin, and shouted, "Go wash up! You only have a minor concussion, so don't be such a wimp. Come downstairs and wipe the tables and chairs after you're done."
"You pathetic thing, who are you trying to show off to? You're used to being poor, so stop acting pitiful."
"Hurry up and wash, and stop pretending."
Shen Ruyu left, her face filled with disgust. Xu Bin was taken aback and clenched his teeth, hearing the system's warning voice in his mind:
"Warning, host. This system is a beast system. After you start the task, you can complete it and turn her into a sex slave, which is an advanced task upgrade."
"Killing is considered task interference and violent methods are not allowed..."
"Shen Ruyu is a task target and cannot be harmed or killed..."
Xu Bin's face turned pale as he entered the bathroom, threw the bandage on his head into the trash, and asked, "Why so many tasks all of a sudden? What if I don't complete them?"
"Completing the newbie task will unlock various side quests. The 'One Who Controls the Family' task is the main quest."
"What about the rewards? What rewards are there?"
Xu Bin asked hysterically.
"The rewards depend on your needs when completing the task. There are too many choices."
"Believe me, if a tiger's reward is a fruit forest, the tiger will rip the system to shreds..."
"The task rewards depend on the host's needs. The system is just starting up and needs to collect more data..."
The system's voice was chaotic. Xu Bin instantly realized its unique situation: it was an advanced system from a higher civilization, but it started with a blank slate, collecting data mostly from the frustrations of NEETs in front of their computers. Due to special circumstances, it was activated by him.
Currently, the system was in its initial phase, still generating standards by collecting data and didn't fully understand the complexity of human desires.
In other words, it issued tasks based on the needs of NEETs, and the rewards depended on the rationality of those needs corresponding to the tasks.
Xu Bin understood: this system had only initialized partially and was still incomplete, with room for exploration.
After changing in the bathroom, although he had bled, his head only required three stitches, and the bruise had disappeared, with the wound almost healed.
When he went downstairs, his mother-in-law, Shen Ruyu, was wiping the table. Seeing Xu Bin come down casually dressed, she frowned and scolded, "Can't afford to buy a few decent clothes? You're always in these rags."
"Mom, I'll do it!"
Xu Bin's eyes flashed with hatred, but he still helped her mop the floor.
Shen Ruyu barely did any housework at home. When the wealthy elder son-in-law came, she was extra attentive, a typical small-person mentality.
Yao Nan returned soon, and Xu Bin wanted to help in the kitchen, but Yao Nan cautiously looked outside and softly said, "Honey, you're still injured. Go rest. Why did you come down?"
"It's nothing."
Seeing his wife's virtue, Xu Bin felt unusually comforted.
Just then, the door opened, and Shen Ruyu's joyful voice echoed, "Xin Xin, Xin Da, you're here so early! Dinner isn't ready yet."
"It's to share our good news, Mom."
Outside, there was a festive atmosphere. Xu Bin and his wife quickly went out to greet them: "Big Sister, Brother-in-law."
Yao Xin was tall and slender, at 172 cm, and had attended an art school with dreams of becoming a star. Her figure was perfect, with ample assets both in front and back. Previously, she had also worked part-time as a dance teacher, but now, married into a wealthy family, she was a rich housewife. However, she was still ambitious and wanted to gain fame.
Yao Xin wore elegant makeup, her features stunning and reminiscent of a younger Song Jia. Her eyes held a seductive glow, like a fox spirit, especially when she smiled, making her extremely alluring.
She was dressed in brand-name clothes, looking glamorous and not inferior to any celebrity. She had truly surpassed her mother's genes.
Her husband, Zhang Xin Da, dressed flamboyantly, was a typical rich kid. He was shorter than his wife, with a receding hairline and a potbelly.
Standing, he probably couldn't even perform well...
"Task update: Seductive and tall sister-in-law. Add content: Standing rear entry!"
Xu Bin had a lewd thought, and the system's slightly mocking voice echoed in his mind.
"Big Sister, let me help!"
Yao Xin feigned concern.
Yao Nan quickly shook her head, "Big Sister, you chat with Mom. I'll handle the kitchen. It's not much work."
"Alright, then you're doing all the hard work, Little Sister."
Yao Xin was only being polite.
Her hands were long and beautiful, reportedly once a hand model, adorned with a sparkling diamond ring and elaborate nails, clearly not meant for housework.
"Xin Da, sit down quickly."
Shen Ruyu pulled her beloved elder son-in-law to sit. Xu Bin noticed Zhang Xin Da's eyes gleaming with lust, shamelessly staring at his mother-in-law's deep cleavage.
If Yao Xin's figure was good, her proportions were excellent, but in terms of breasts, Shen Ruyu was undoubtedly the winner. Even with a bra, her breasts would jiggle with any movement, an irresistible temptation for any man.
During their conversation, his eyes would deliberately glance at her, and though Shen Ruyu didn't notice, Yao Xin did and pinched him, making Zhang Xin Da slightly unhappy.
Soon, a meal was prepared. After sitting down, Shen Ruyu immediately used her chopsticks to pick a crab shell and place it in front of her son-in-law, saying, "Xin Da, try this. Crabs are at their plumpest now."
"Whatever Mom gives, it's delicious!"
Zhang Xin Da insinuated with a smile.
Yao Xin took a bite and immediately complained, "Little Sister bought this? The crabs are so small. At least buy big ones or crab roe."
Zhang Xin Da chuckled, "You don't buy groceries, so you don't know. These are the cheapest, half the price of the others."
Shen Ruyu's face darkened, "Lan Lan, what's wrong with you? You're so stingy with your sister and brother-in-law. Do you have to be so cheap?"
Yao Nan blushed, about to explain, but Yao Xin interrupted, "Mom, Little Sister only has a dead-end job, and Xu Bin is lazy. They're already poor, so what can they do?"
Xu Bin gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. Yao Nan, face red, said, "Big Sister, I'm not stingy. I just don't know how to choose crabs."
"You can't choose crabs, but you should know what good fish is. Why buy cheap sea bass?"
Zhang Xin Da moved his chopsticks a few times, saying, "It's good there are no outsiders. Otherwise, they'd think we're poor."
Yao Nan silently lowered her head and ate, used to such ridicule.
Xu Bin was furious, but when his wife squeezed his hand under the table, he sighed and said nothing.
After the meal, Yao Nan cleared the table and washed the dishes, as if it were her natural duty. Xu Bin wanted to help, but Zhang Xin Da called out, "Xu Bin, come here for a moment."
The three of them chatted happily, and this sudden call made Xu Bin reluctant, but he sat down anyway.
Zhang Xin Da frowned and said, in an old and wise tone, "You're really clumsy. Who told you to block the boss's car? To be honest, if it weren't for the rule of law now, you'd probably get another beating."
Yao Xin chimed in, "Exactly. Even if you didn't know who it was, anyone driving a Ferrari isn't ordinary."
Xu Bin couldn't hold back, "Brother-in-law, the rules are clear. The barrier is electronically controlled, and I can't manually open it. What could I do?"
"You're being taught a lesson, and you're arguing back."
Shen Ruyu flared up, angry, "Rules are made to be broken, got it?"
"Exactly, you should use your brain at work. You should have reported it to your supervisor. Who does something so stupid?"
After dinner, they lectured Xu Bin. Seeing his wife's worried glances from the kitchen, Xu Bin clenched his teeth and lowered his head.
He thought to himself, just wait. Once I figure out the system's functions, I'll show you all.
Zhang Xin Da scoffed, "The security team said it's not your fault and gave you a week off with 1,000 yuan for medical expenses."
Shen Ruyu immediately said, "This is his fault for not being perceptive. How can he take their money?"