Early in the morning, Charzo was up and about, glancing at his phone due to an incoming message.
"Hmm... what's this?" mumbled Charzo as he rubbed his eyes and stared at his phone, his mouth agape in disbelief at his balance increasing yet again.
"What's happening here? Why am I reaping profits so quickly?" Charzo wondered, confused.
[Ding Ding]
[Balance increase of 4,000,000]
[Your new balance is 4,000,000]
"Wow, really, if it's like this I'll be rich," Charzo exclaimed in delight.
Fuelled by excitement, Charzo got up and headed to the kitchen with a smile.
As usual, Charzo was in the kitchen preparing breakfast, humming cheerfully as he cooked.
Lena awoke to the sound of someone singing in the kitchen.
"It's unusual for that trash to sing. I've never heard him sing before; he's usually just scowling," said Lena, peeking through the door.
This time, Charzo's cooking smelled irresistible. The aroma was mouthwatering.
'Hmm... instead of becoming a fool from his fall, he's actually improved in cooking. Could it be that the fall made him smarter? But how is that possible?' Lena wondered to herself in amazement.
"Mother-in-law, what are you doing over there?" Charzo asked with a smile, looking towards his mother-in-law.
"What's it to you? This is my house, I just want to see if the food is ready or not? I'm hungry. Once you finish cooking, wash my clothes, but not with the washing machine; wash them by hand since electricity is expensive, you don't know the struggle of buying electricity credits. Of course, because you're just freeloading here," Lena insinuated.
Charzo remained silent, not responding to her, not even feeling a hint of hurt because his heart was shielded by the joy of acquiring the system and the money.
Charzo presented the meal on the table, which was different from the usual fare. His sisters-in-law and husband, who typically woke up late, did so early today because the smell of the food wafted into their rooms, making them hungry.
"Hmm... it smells great, who cooked this, Ma?" asked Carin, Clara's eldest sister.
"Why such a question? Just eat if you're hungry," said Lena as she picked up a plate and served herself, placing the food on her plate.
The taste was delightful, making her wish to eat everything.
'It's unusual for him to cook such tasty food. What's up with him today? Very strange,' Lena pondered while devouring the meal.
Charzo picked up the dirty laundry in front of Lena's room, noting Clara's father was still asleep. Although his father-in-law never scolded him, he too never stopped his wife from being harsh to Charzo. He remained silent, indifferent to Lena's behavior towards her son-in-law.
Charzo went downstairs to find the food he cooked had vanished in an instant; normally, some would be left over for him to eat.
"Was it that good?" Charzo asked casually as he passed by on his way to the bathroom.
"Shut up! Just do your work!" Lena snapped, glaring sharply at Charzo.
"Mom, it's unusual for him to cook such delicious food like this. If he cooks like this every day, maybe I'd be nicer to him," mentioned Cery, Clara's second sister, while Clara had just woken up to find the breakfast table empty.
"Huh? Unusual for the breakfast to be gone this early? There's usually some left around this time?" asked Clara.
"Blame your husband for only cooking so little. If you want to eat, tell him to cook again," Lena said, leaving the dining table.
[Ding Ding]
[New Mission]
[Save a stray cat from being hit by a vehicle]
[Reward 2,000,000]
[Mission Status: In Progress]
Charzo left the bathroom and dashed out the back door, running towards the street, looking left and right, hoping to spot the crossing cat.
After a minute's wait with no sign of the cat, Charzo paced back and forth along the curb. From the west, a motorcycle sped by, and that's when an orange cat sauntered across, swaggering its not-so-big behind.
"There it is," Charzo exclaimed, sprinting forward and crossing the street to snatch the feline.
The cat was nearly hit by the motorbike, but Charzo grabbed and hoisted it to safety, even though he was nicked by the bike and wobbled a bit.
"You mischievous cat, when crossing, just cross; no need to flaunt your charms — your butt isn't that big. It's smaller than my wife's. What if you had died?" Charzo scolded.
"Meoooonggg," retorted the cat in its own tongue.
"Complaining when talked to, you're so ungrateful," Charzo griped again as the cat walked away, swinging its hips, leaving him behind.
[Ding Ding]
[Mission Complete]
[Congratulations, You have received a reward of 2,000,000]
[Congratulations, You have received a laptop]
[Congratulations, You have earned 10 points]
[Balance = 6,000,000]
[Speed = 3]
[Agility = 3]
[Strength = 3]
[Intelligence = 3]
[Level = 3]
[Points = 20]
[Reward = laptop]
"I'll just keep the laptop in the system for now so it's not too conspicuous. After my wife leaves, I'll get to work," Charzo thought.
He rushed back towards his in-laws' place, entering through the back door.
"Hey! Where have you been? Why aren't my clothes washed yet?" his mother-in-law's eyes bulged.
"Sorry, mother-in-law, there was..."
"What? Always an excuse! Look at your wife, she missed breakfast because you cooked so little. Have some shame at least, don't just freeload, do your work properly!" Lena snapped.
'Here, it's not just me freeloading; even before I arrived, your other kids and their spouses were living here too,' Charzo thought, glancing at his mother-in-law's retreating figure.
Peeking into the dining room, Charzo saw that his wife was no longer there, likely gone to work. He entered their bedroom to grab his wife's dirty clothes.
Charzo then washed his mother-in-law's and his own dirty clothes. Suddenly, Clara's sisters, Cary and Carin, arrived with two baskets full of laundry.
"Wash these as well by hand, no machine," Cary demanded, looking down on Charzo.
"Don't leave a single stain on my clothes, or you'll wash them again," commanded Carin.
Charzo remained silent, not replying as they left, swaying elegantly.
Clearly, Charzo was their servant, leaving him no time to seek employment elsewhere.
"It doesn't matter, one day I'll pay you all back," said Charzo. Before he could start washing, they were all ready to leave.
"Hey you! After washing, as usual, take care of the plants in the backyard, and don't cut a single flower," Lena ordered.
"Yes, mother-in-law," nodded Charzo. Once everyone had left, Charzo threw the clothes into the washing machine.
"Who's going to hand-wash these anyway," said Charzo, loading them into the machine and starting it.
Charzo checked his profile, exploring all the menu options.
"Hmm? Items like strength, there are various powers to buy with points, like lightning strength, wind power, earth shield, and many more. I can also buy equipment to boost energy and increase power, which is great. I can trade shares with prominent companies and my name's already registered if I invest in stocks. I could even start my own company through share trading, which should help me earn money fast," Charzo nodded to himself.
"Actually, I have increased speed, so let's finish up the garden then I can go out and see what I can do," Charzo resolved.
Use points to double speed
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[You have 15 points remaining]
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Charzo headed to the backyard with shears to trim the bushes. He inhaled deeply and started cutting. Indeed, he quickly took care of the plants in a fraction of the usual time. It typically took him 15 minutes per bush, and there were 10 bushes. Now, it took just 5 minutes to tidy the entire garden.
"Wow, this really is much faster. Alright, let's check the laundry and get this done as fast as possible," Charzo mused. He went inside the bathroom, rinsed the clothes, and hung them out to dry at lightning speed.
Charzo swept and mopped the house, taking only 3 minutes even though the house was quite large.
"Okay, all done. Time to head out, especially since there's no one at home." Charzo went back to his room and changed.
Charzo went out, strolling along the roadside.
"Ah, it's been so long since I felt so relaxed, not needing to rush back home. This is my chance to do something," Charzo thought to himself.
Charzo passed by an online gaming center. He entered and requested an hour's worth of gaming time.
"How much for an hour, mate?" Charzo inquired.
"It's 10,000 for an hour," the cafe owner replied.
"Okay, I'll take an hour," Charzo responded, but then remembered he had no cash on him.
"Excuse me, mate, can I use your loo? I need to go urgently," Charzo said.
"Straight down that hallway; toilet's at the end," the owner directed.
Charzo proceeded to the restroom, withdrawing cash from his System and slipping it into his pocket.
Emerging again, he said, "Here you go, mate," as he handed over a red banknote and received his change.
"Thank you, you've got an hour," the owner reminded him.
[Ding Ding]
[10,000 deducted from your balance]
[Your remaining balance is 5,990,000]
Charzo settled at a computer with an intention not to game but to create one. With it, he could propose a business partnership with the cafe owner, generating income from those who play.
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With his newfound intelligence, Charzo crafted a novel game, featuring fresh styles unlike others, designed to attract and educate youth. It was filled with enticing challenges, reflecting his own conviction to never give up on life's bitter realities.
Within 30 minutes, his creation was complete.
"Hey, mate, I'd like to talk to you for a moment," Charzo called the cafe owner over.
"What's up?" the owner approached.
"I've developed a game; maybe you would be interested in partnering with me to profit from those playing it?" Charzo offered.
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