107: bug

Hanging up the phone, Jiang Ye looked at his WeChat wallet balance, which had instantly shrunk to just 3 cents, and rubbed his hands together in excitement.

“System! How much does it cost to refresh a task now?”

[Based on the host's account balance, refreshing a monthly task requires 0.01 yuan.]

“Hahahaha!”

Even though he had expected it, Jiang Ye couldn't help but burst out laughing when he heard that number!

Awesome! This is so damn awesome!

Amazing! What a great system! It truly is a model for systems of the new era!

Diligent, meticulous, and dedicated to its duty! It said it would deduct one-third, and it deducted exactly one-third!

This rigorous style and these rigid rules are simply a godsend for all hosts!

“System, refresh the monthly task!”

[Refresh successful! Paid refreshes this month: (1/3).]

[Deducted fee: 0.01 yuan.]

[December 2025 Monthly Task: Trial of the Style King]

Task Content: Within 24 hours, independently put together an outfit for yourself that earns spontaneous praise and heartfelt positive feedback from three different strangers working in the fashion industry (e.g., brand clerks, stylists, fashion buyers, etc.).

Task Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (Tests personal aesthetics, observation skills, and certain communication techniques)

Task Description: For a true gentleman, taste comes from within. It's time to show off your true fashion sense and make the professionals turn their heads for you!

Task Rewards:

A: [Low-key Luxury Badge] (One-time use item).

After wearing it, in any subsequent social occasion, the clothes you are wearing will be subconsciously perceived by all 'knowledgeable' observers as top-tier items that are 'expensive,' 'highly tasteful,' and 'low-key luxury,' greatly enhancing your external style and aura. Duration: 6 hours.

(Note: This effect only creates a high-end atmosphere and does not change the actual value or material of the clothing.)

B: 0.05 yuan in cash.

Jiang Ye looked at the newly refreshed task and scratched his head.

He couldn't handle this task at all.

Furthermore, although Reward A sounded impressive, it was just an illusory effect; its practical utility seemed mediocre.

As for Reward B's 5 cents... it seemed the system's cash rewards were linked to his current account balance, which was a bit ridiculous.

“Forget it, this task is a bit too abstract and hard to pull off. Refresh!” Jiang Ye decisively chose to give up.

[Refresh successful! Paid refreshes this month: (2/3).]

[Deducted fee: 0.01 yuan.]

[December 2025 Monthly Task: Emergency Helping Hand]

Task Content: In a public place (e.g., subway, shopping mall, campus, etc.), find a woman with a charm value of 80 or higher who is encountering a minor problem (e.g., scattered documents, heavy luggage, dead phone battery, etc.). You need to lend a hand in a timely manner, solving the problem in an effective way that doesn't pressure the other person, and receive their gratitude.

(Note: The trouble must exist or be generated objectively; you cannot intervene to create it.)

Task Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (Tests helpfulness, problem-solving ability, and sense of propriety in social interactions)

Task Description: A gentleman's responsibility is not just empty talk; it is demonstrated by providing the right support without hesitation when others need help.

Task Rewards:

A. [Emergency Contact] (One-time use item).

When you are in trouble, you can activate this item. Within 30 minutes, a suitable person will proactively appear and help you solve your problem.

(Note: If there is no suitable person in the host's own social circle, the system will exert slight intervention to guide a suitable stranger to intervene. After the trouble is resolved, the relevant person's memory of this unusual assistance will be naturally faded.)

B. 0.03 yuan in cash.

Jiang Ye read the new task description carefully, and his eyes lit up slightly.

Hey? This task looks... pretty doable, doesn't it?

The task content is very specific—just helping out with a small favor in public. The difficulty isn't high, and it doesn't require specific scenarios or harsh conditions like the previous one.

What's more, he already had three Girls around him who met the charm requirement, so he didn't have to search for a needle in a haystack for a chance encounter!

Jiang Ye's gaze subconsciously swept over several names in his WeChat contact list.

Yaoyao? She's a voice room streamer whose range of activity is basically just her home. I can't ask her out before we 'officially meet,' so that's a no-go.

Ye Cheng? She said she has a lot of classes these few days and needs to focus on preparing for finals at school. The earliest we can meet is the Christmas Eve party.

Waiting a few days would be fine, but it would be a huge loss if there wasn't enough time left to do the fourth task.

Then the best remaining candidate, and the one that seems easiest to 'create' an opportunity with, is... well, Coach Lin Wanxing. She really is the chosen task tool!

The gym, her neighborhood, her commute route... her range of activity is relatively clear, and there's a high probability of encountering some minor trouble at a place like the gym.

I choose you!

Satisfied, he exited the system interface. Looking at the glaring 0.01 yuan balance in his WeChat wallet, Jiang Ye rubbed his nose and called his mom again.

Xu Man answered quickly, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness. “What is it now, my little ancestor?”

Jiang Ye grinned shamelessly. “Mom, uh... I'm out of money.”

Xu Man: “???”

There was silence on the other end for several seconds, as if she were processing what 'out of money' meant.

“You just transferred 180,000 to me ten minutes ago, and now you're telling me you're out of money?”

“Exactly! I gave all the money to you out of filial piety, so now I have none! Mom, how about some living expenses?”

“Wait... Xiao Ye, hold on. My head is spinning a bit.”

Xu Man was baffled by this logic. “You just finished showing your filial piety, and now you're turning around to ask for living expenses? What are you... even trying to do? Are you just bored?”

“Just to show my filial piety! It's your son's sincere heart!”

“Yes, filial piety. I felt it, and I'm touched. And then?”

“And now it's time for you to show your great motherly love! This is an emergency!”

“...How much do you want?”

“180,000.”

“...”

Xu Man was so exasperated she laughed. “Wait... you little brat, are you trying to exploit a bug with me to farm filial piety points? Are you out of your mind?”

“Ahem, Mom, look at what you're saying...”

Jiang Ye also felt a bit embarrassed and coughed twice. “This just shows the deep affection and flexible way we interact as mother and son! Your son shows filial piety, and you're happy; then you support your son and show your great motherly love, and I'm happy! It's called double the happiness—a perfect closed loop of motherly love and filial piety!”

“To hell with your double happiness!”

Xu Man huffed irritably. “Fine, fine, stop being glib. I'll transfer it back to you! Your 'filial piety' was great, but don't do it again next time—my heart can't take it!”

With that, she briskly hung up the phone.

A few seconds later, a WeChat notification arrived: 180,000 yuan had been transferred.

Looking at his replenished wallet, Jiang Ye nodded with satisfaction.

The process was a bit convoluted, but the 'bug exploit' plan was a complete success!

Not only did he refresh the tasks twice for just two cents, but he also managed to boost his 'filial son' image with his mom. This was a total win—Wait...?

The smile on Jiang Ye's face froze as he suddenly realized something.

Wait!

Wasn't it supposed to be one-third?

When I refreshed the second time, I only had two cents in my account. Why did it still deduct one cent?

Dammit! Where's my 0.33 cents?