SEC Chapter 225: System Upgrade
Chapter 225: System Upgrade
Zhang Lei returned home and had just settled down on a recliner when he suddenly heard a soft "ding" from the system, which startled him so much that he sat bolt upright.
Immediately afterwards, the system's mechanical voice sounded again: "Ding, due to the serious breakdown of the male and female protagonists' storyline in 'Full House of Love,' the energy of this world has spread, turning it into a multi-film and multi-genre world. The system is about to upgrade."
These words startled Zhang Lei, who immediately used his consciousness to communicate with the system, urgently calling out, "System, is the system there? What's going on?"
他在意识里喊了半天，系统却半点回应都没有，只有冰冷的数字跳动声接连传来：「能量改变1%、2%、3%……99%、100%。」
Just as the number jumped to 100%, the system's voice sounded clearly again: "Ding, congratulations host, you have successfully changed the life trajectory of He Yuzhu, the male lead of 'Love in the Courtyard,' and Qin Huairu, the female lead. The system has now been upgraded to the Many Children, Many Blessings System."
Looking at the completely new changes to the system panel, Zhang Lei was stunned for a moment, muttering subconsciously, "System, this change is too sudden..."
Undeterred, Zhang Lei continued to communicate with the system using his consciousness: "System, will the content I obtained from previous check-ins be lost?"
The system immediately emitted a "ding" sound: "The abilities and items already acquired by the host will not disappear."
Hearing this, Zhang Lei felt slightly relieved, but still asked with doubt, "So am I now a sign-in system or a 'many children, many blessings' system?"
"Ding, the system has been officially changed to the 'Many Children, Many Blessings' System."
Zhang Lei was speechless for a moment, and hurriedly said, "System, can I switch back to the sign-in system?" He secretly calculated in his heart that in this era of scarce resources, the items given by the sign-in system were much more practical than the so-called "many children, many blessings." Besides, he already had three wives, so he didn't need this new system at all.
"Ding, the system has been upgraded and cannot be reverted to a lower-level check-in system."
Zhang Lei looked utterly astonished: "System, the sign-in system is low-level, but the 'Many Children, Many Blessings' system is high-level? Really?"
"Ding, the analysis system is evaluating... The 'Many Children, Many Blessings' system is determined to be of a higher level than the 'Check-in System'."
Zhang Lei couldn't help but exclaim, "System, will you upgrade again in the future?"
"Ding! As long as enough energy is accumulated, this system can be upgraded indefinitely."
These words instantly filled Zhang Lei with joy, and he quickly asked, "Then how do you upgrade? And where does this energy come from?"
"Ding, the host discovered this on their own; the system has no authority to disclose it."
Zhang Lei's face immediately darkened: "System, you're so unintelligent! Tell me how to upgrade, so I can help you level up."
No matter what he said, the system didn't respond anymore. Zhang Lei could only sigh helplessly and asked again, "Okay, okay, now that you've become the 'Many Children, Many Blessings' System, you should at least get a newbie gift pack, right? After all, this upgrade is my achievement, so you have to give me some compensation."
As soon as he finished speaking, the system notification sounded: "Ding, the Newbie Gift Pack of the Many Children, Many Blessings System has been issued."
Zhang Lei was overjoyed: "Thank you, thank you!"
"Ding, Item 1: One Polygamy Card."
Item 2: One identity concealment card.
Item 3: 10 Shenbao Pills.
Upon seeing the three rewards, Zhang Lei was instantly dumbfounded and quickly asked, "System, what does this polygamy card mean?"
"Ding! The Polygamy Card allows the host to marry multiple wives in this world without violating any laws or regulations."
Zhang Lei then asked, "If I use this card to marry several wives, won't people find it strange?"
"Ding, no."
Zhang Lei was so angry at the two-word reply that his forehead turned black: "Couldn't you have said more?"
Seeing that the system still wouldn't explain, Zhang Lei had no choice but to suppress his anger and continue asking, "Then how do you use the identity concealment card?"
"Ding! The Identity Concealment Card can hide or modify the identity information of the host or others."
Zhang Lei's eyes lit up, and he pressed on, "For example, if someone was originally a capitalist, could I use this card to directly change their status to that of a poor peasant, or some other identity?"
"Ding, yes."
Receiving an affirmative answer, Zhang Lei inwardly exclaimed how incredibly useful this hidden identity card was. Then, looking at the last reward, he was speechless: "System, what's the use of this Kidney Tonifying Pill?"
"Ding! Kidney-tonifying pills can restore a man's virility."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lei immediately thought of He Yuzhu and Xu Damao, and hurriedly asked, "Then if a man is infertile, can taking one of these Kidney Tonifying Pills cure him?"
"Ding! Fertility can be restored as long as the body organs are intact. (For men only.)"
Seeing the note in parentheses, Zhang Lei laughed in exasperation: "Do you think I don't know this is for men? Did you really need to mark it out?"
Zhang Lei pressed further, "What would happen if a normal man took this kidney-tonifying pill?"
The system responded with a "ding": "After normal men consume this, their physical strength will be greatly enhanced, with a base duration of one hour and no upper limit."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lei's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "System, do you have the recipe for this Kidney Tonifying Pill? Or could you give me more?"
The system still didn't respond this time. Zhang Lei sighed helplessly, "If you're not going to give it to me, then don't. Why ignore me? Is it really necessary?"
He glanced at the three rewards in the system's portable space, then took out the polygamy card and crushed it casually. Instantly, a subtle feeling surged through his body. Zhang Lei clearly realized that the laws and regulations of this world were different for him, and he felt inexplicably certain that he could now openly marry multiple wives.
While he was still in a daze, Ye Shuqin came out and said with a smile, "Honey, I suddenly feel that Shuqi and Shuhua no longer need to hide their relationship with you?"
Zhang Lei was startled, thinking to himself that this system was too powerful; it had an effect the moment he crushed the card. At that moment, the system notification sounded again: "Ding, the system is omnipotent."
Hearing the slightly arrogant tone, Zhang Lei suddenly felt that the once cold and aloof system had developed a bit of a temper. He quickly praised it with his mind: "System is invincible!"
He wondered if it was just his imagination, but he felt a slight sense of pleasure emanating from the system.
Zhang Lei turned to Ye Shuqin and smiled, "Wife, I felt it too. From now on, when we're talking about calligraphy, chess, and painting in front of outsiders, you don't need to call me brother-in-law anymore. Just call me 'Master' like you do."
Ye Shuqin was overjoyed upon hearing this, her eyes crinkling into a smile: "Honey, that's wonderful! I was thinking that once all three of us started showing, we'd have to go back to our hometown to hide, but now it seems we don't need to at all!"
"You really don't need to." Zhang Lei smiled and ruffled her hair. "I'll bring my parents and grandparents over another day, and then our whole family can live together."
Ye Shuqin leaned closer and said softly, "My dear husband, you're so good to me."
Zhang Lei pinched her cheek and teased, "If you think I'm good, then give me a few more big, fat sons in the future."
Ye Shuqin blushed and nodded, smiling brightly: "Don't worry, husband, as long as I can have children, I'll keep having them for you."
Zhang Lei smiled and agreed, overjoyed.
Unexpectedly, Ye Shuqin suddenly changed the subject and said seriously, "Honey, now that Shuqi, Shuhua, and I are all pregnant, why don't you find another wife?"
Zhang Lei was taken aback, and reached out to touch her forehead: "Are you not confused? What are you talking about?"
"I'm not confused." Ye Shuqin shook her head, her tone sincere. "Look, the three of us are all pregnant and can't take good care of you. We've been hogging you and preventing you from getting married. If word gets out, people will say that we sisters are being unreasonable."
These words completely stunned Zhang Lei, who muttered to himself: "Damn, this system's polygamy card is too powerful. It even affects my wife's thoughts? This feels more and more like an ancient landlord."
He snapped out of his daze, smiled, and pressed Ye Shuqin's hand down: "No rush, no rush, let's not talk about this now."
Ye Shuqin replied earnestly, "Honey, don't worry. If you have a girl you like, feel free to bring her home to meet us. We sisters will absolutely not mind. Besides, the more people in the family, the more lively the life will be, won't it?"
Looking at Ye Shuqin's sincere expression, Zhang Lei felt a surge of warmth in his heart, so happy that he was somewhat dazed and didn't know what to say for a moment.