Chapter 69

After returning to her room, Jiang Tiantian spent quite some time mentally preparing herself before she could finally shake off the awkwardness.

Then, she recalled how emotional Zuo Mingyan was at the dinner table upon hearing about Erlai, as well as the underlying sadness hidden beneath her reaction.

Thinking about it, she could understand why.

Zuo Mingyan had always been a kind-hearted and soft person.

But when it came to family members who truly cared for her, Jiang Tiantian was never stingy in expressing her love and generosity.

She remembered gifting Zuo Mingyan a pair of shoes a few days ago, and by the next day, she saw that couple looking radiant and glowing with happiness.

She had even secretly envied their affection.

Since Zuo Mingyan was feeling down today, Jiang Tiantian figured she could make it up to her in another way.

After all, when a woman has a happy marriage and is satisfied in her married life, her mood naturally improves.

Jiang Tiantian’s eyes gleamed with an idea, and she asked Xiao Qi to check her current gold coin balance.

Overnight, her coins had increased significantly, now reaching a total of 4.23 million.

Her goal of building a hot spring was within reach.

However, it didn’t seem like the hot spring construction would start anytime soon, so delaying it for a few days wouldn’t hurt.

That meant she could spend a small amount of gold coins first.

It should be fine, right?

Without hesitation, she made up her mind.

“Xiao Qi, pick out two sets of lingerie that my mom can wear—something a bit sexy.”

“I want her to slowly transform from the inside out and make my dad fall head over heels for her.”

“It would be great if the system could also give my mom a bottle of the beauty-enhancing serum.”

Xiao Qi: ?!

“The beauty serum isn’t available for me to apply for right now, but your follower count is about to reach 5 million.”

“Do you want to exchange the 5 million follower reward for a beauty serum?”

Jiang Tiantian glanced at her follower count—she was already at 4.9 million.

She hesitated for a moment. “Can you first tell me what the original 5 million follower reward was supposed to be?”

Xiao Qi chuckled, “Since your account has been growing exceptionally fast and your video quality is quite high, I’ve pre-applied to the system for an ‘overachievement reward’ for you.”

“But…” Xiao Qi shrugged. “I can only apply within my authority, and the system determines what the overachievement reward will be each time—it’s always different, so I can’t predict it.”

“One thing’s for sure: the reward will definitely be high-level.”

“But if you request a specific item, you won’t get the overachievement reward.”

“So, do you still want to exchange the 5 million follower reward for the beauty serum?”

Jiang Tiantian thought back—each time she had received a milestone follower reward, it had been something she specifically requested.

Like the body-strengthening potion during her duel with Ayi Duo, the animal transformation potion for Mop, the beauty serum, and the plant gene-modification potion—she had actively requested all of them, and Xiao Qi had submitted the applications.

Now, she was getting curious.

“If the system selects the reward on its own, what kind of items does it usually give?”

Xiao Qi spread his hands again. “I really don’t know. There’s no pattern. Some are extremely useful, some are totally random. Some have powerful functions, while others are completely useless.”

“So, to avoid the system giving something ridiculous, I usually recommend that hosts request something they actually need. That way, the opportunity isn’t wasted.”

“But the overachievement reward is different—it will definitely be a high-level item.”

This only piqued Jiang Tiantian’s curiosity even more.

Now she really wanted to see just how high-level the overachievement reward could be.

“Xiao Qi, don’t apply for anything in advance. I want to see what the system will give me this time.”

Xiao Qi nodded. “Alright.”

Then, with a wave of his hand, more than a dozen lingerie styles appeared before her.

“These are selected based on your mother’s body shape and your requirements. Take your pick.”

Zuo Mingyan had fair skin.

Jiang Tiantian tapped her chin in thought before selecting two sets—one in wine red and another in icy blue.

One exuded mature seduction.

The other radiated cool elegance.

Both perfectly matched Zuo Mingyan’s underlying temperament.

In addition to being comfortable to wear, they would also bring out her most alluring and charming side.

After all, in a marriage, a little romantic excitement now and then was the secret to keeping love fresh.

Jiang Tiantian recalled a conversation she once had with a friend, who explained how many couples end up living like roommates, with no passion left in their marriage.

It was because they forgot that even after settling into a routine of daily life, they still needed to actively maintain and nurture their relationship—just like they would with a valued client.

Understanding each other’s desires and adding occasional surprises or excitement was key.

If both partners realized this, they could become the kind of couple that made others envious.

Jiang Tiantian hadn’t experienced this herself, but she was willing to trust the wisdom of her friend, who was a true expert in such matters.

So, she boldly placed an order for two sets of sexy nightgowns for Zuo Mingyan as well.

In total, she spent nearly 300,000 gold coins.

Oof—her heart ached a little.

But, Mom…

This is the best your daughter-in-law can do for you!!!

Jiang Tiantian carefully packed the lingerie and nightgowns into a cloth bag, then hid them in the wardrobe.

Stealthily opening the door, she went to find Zuo Mingyan.

At this moment, Cha Chengye had already left for the village committee.

Zuo Mingyan was sitting in the shade of the courtyard, carefully stitching a new insole for Jiang Tiantian.

A thimble was on her finger as she pushed the needle through with precise effort.

The once-elegant young lady had grown adept at such delicate tasks.

Jiang Tiantian’s heart warmed at the sight. She smiled and leaned in, whispering, “Mom, come with me. I have something good to show you.”

She took Zuo Mingyan’s hand and led her inside.

Zuo Mingyan quickly gathered her needlework, worried about accidentally pricking her. “What’s the rush, child?”

Once inside, Jiang Tiantian glanced outside to make sure no one was around, then secretly shut the door.

Mysteriously, she retrieved the cloth bag from the wardrobe and pulled out the items.

Zuo Mingyan stared at the vibrantly colored, exquisitely designed pieces.

She didn’t quite understand at first.

What… were these?

They looked somewhat familiar but were different from what she was used to seeing.

“Mom, these are the most popular lingerie styles overseas right now. I had someone bring them back for you.”

“I picked these out just for you—try them on!”

Zuo Mingyan immediately pushed them back, shaking her head.

“Tiantian, I have enough clothes. You should keep them for yourself.”

Just one look, and she knew these items weren’t cheap.

She couldn’t let her daughter-in-law spend so much money on her.

Absolutely not.

“Mom, these are for you. Look, our sizes are different—I wouldn’t be able to wear them even if I kept them.”

Jiang Tiantian pointed at their chests to emphasize the difference.

Zuo Mingyan’s face turned crimson.

Having been raised in a scholarly family, she never expected to one day find herself discussing such private matters so openly with her daughter-in-law.

It was incredibly awkward.

She had no experience raising a daughter—how was she supposed to respond without feeling utterly embarrassed?