Chapter Three
Zhao Tian woke up feeling… slightly more energetic than yesterday. The system pinged almost immediately:
**Vitality System Update**
- Vitality: 77
- Wealth: $8,000
- Status: Average Husband, System Approved
He glanced at Lin Yue, who was scrolling through her phone in the kitchen. "Morning," she said casually.
"Morning," Zhao Tian replied cautiously. He could almost hear the system buzzing with anticipation.
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**Mission 3**
Task: Create a "mini talent show" in the apartment hallway involving yourself and your wife. Convince at least 2 neighbors to cheer.
Reward: $4,000 cash, +5 Vitality
Optional Bonus: Make a neighbor laugh so hard they clap for 30 seconds → +$1,000
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Zhao Tian groaned. "Mini… talent show? In the hallway? With neighbors?!"
Lin Yue tilted her head. "Why do I feel like this is going to be… weird?"
He forced a smile. "Uh… it's for fun. Just… humor me, okay?"
(*She thinks he's just being silly, not that a system is giving him points.*)
He set up a small "stage" in the hallway: a couple of chairs and a laundry basket for props. Lin Yue leaned against the wall, pretending to be skeptical.
First, Zhao Tian tried juggling apples he borrowed from the fridge. One slipped, hit the wall, and rolled under a neighbor's door. A muffled yell followed.
Next, they attempted a short dance routine—awkward, half-step, full of flailing arms. Two neighbors peeked out from their doors. One laughed so hard she almost dropped her bag.
The system buzzed approvingly in Zhao Tian's head: he gained **Vitality and Wealth** again.
**Vitality Update:** 82 (+5)
**Wealth:** $12,000 (+$4,000)
The optional bonus? Achieved. The laughing neighbor clapped for nearly a minute.
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After the chaos, Zhao Tian collapsed onto the couch, wiping sweat from his forehead. "I don't know how I'm still alive," he muttered quietly.
Lin Yue smirked. "Well… at least someone's entertained."
Zhao Tian smiled, keeping the system entirely secret. "Yeah… entertainment is… important," he mumbled, internally celebrating the rewards.
The system chimed again:
**Reminder: Optional Mission 4 available soon. Keep your vitality up.**
Zhao Tian groaned. "Of course it's never done. It just wants more chaos."
And so, another absurd day ended, with Zhao Tian richer, more energetic, and closer than ever to mastering the **Vitality System