Shen Cui was frightened for a moment—she had previously thought that as long as she didn’t act like the original Shen Cui, Mu Yunchuan would eventually forget about the past or wouldn’t stoop to deal with her.

If it weren’t for the sudden appearance of the imperial exam study system, which delayed her completion of the novice mission, she might have already run away by now.

But this incident undoubtedly served as a wake-up call for her. If she was just a little out of the ordinary, Mu Yunchuan would want to deal with her. If she ran away directly, who knows what Mu Yunchuan would do to her—

He was still just a nobody now. A few words could stir up trouble, and she would be left out of it. But what about in the future?

When he achieved fame and position, the traps he set wouldn’t be as obvious as they were today!

As she thought about these things, Shen Cui had already walked into the bedroom.

Looking at Mu Er Pang sleeping soundly on the kang, Shen Cui furrowed her brows. Perhaps she could only go along with the system, accompany him in studying diligently, and let Mu Er Pang take the path of the imperial exams.

After all, in this era, the success of a scholar could allow one to see officials without kneeling, and the success of a scholar could exempt one from taxes.

She just hoped that the rewards given by this accompanying study system would be rich enough to truly help Mu Er Pang, this rough gem, to succeed.

Just then, a new mission was issued.

[System Mission: The host has completed the novice mission and entered the main mission. Please choose one person as the first study companion.]

[Mission Time: 1 hour.]

[Note: The first study companion cannot be changed, and the relationship will affect the entire main mission and mission rewards in the future. Host, please choose carefully.]

[Considering the host’s current relationships, only two sons are suitable objects. The system has automatically opened the data panels for both sons. It is recommended that the host choose from between them…]

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But Shen Cui chose Er Pang without hesitation.

The system seemed surprised by Shen Cui’s sudden decisiveness. After all, she had completed the beginner task without much thought.

But the system quickly caught on.

[Main Task: Selection of the first accompanying study partner completed.]

[Congratulations to the host for choosing the main accompanying study partner for the system. To be favored by the host, this partner must have exceptional talents, far beyond ordinary people…]

Shen Cui was speechless for a moment. She wondered, didn’t the system know Mu Er Pang’s talent better than her? Could the official stuff be a little less…

[Rewards: 100 shopping points, 1 enlightenment pill, 1 set of introductory reading materials.]

[System store open, host has been redirected to the store page, host can purchase suitable items on their own.]

The store was something Shen Cui had always wanted to see, but what she was more concerned about now was the enlightenment pill given in the task rewards.

With a thought, the screen immediately displayed the relevant information about the enlightenment pill.

[Item Name: Enlightenment Pill]

[Item Description: A genetically engineered pill made using advanced genetic technology, made into a pill form suitable for this dimension. Greatly improves one’s IQ, EQ, imagination, memory, charm, or any combination of these attributes.]

A good thing, a really good thing!

This system is quite…

Generous! With this thing, even a sesame seed can rise up and sing!

Shen Cui, still feeling lingering fear, but after taking the Enlightenment Pill it felt as if she had taken a calming pill and no longer felt lost.

Of course, the more annoying thing was that this thing had a high degree of randomness. It could improve any one or several of the five attributes. For Mu Er Pang, what Shen Cui wanted was for him to succeed in his studies.

She didn’t expect him to become an artist. The most important things were definitely IQ and memory. The others could come later. But what exactly would improve was unknown, like opening a blind box.

Can’t you improve specific attributes?

Just as she thought about this, the system immediately thoughtfully popped up another shopping page for her –

[Item Name: Advanced Enlightenment Pill.]

[Item Description: A genetically engineered pill made using advanced genetic technology, made into a pill form suitable for this dimension. Greatly improves one’s IQ, EQ, imagination, memory, or charm in a specified attribute.]

[Price: 10,000 points.]

Shen Cui: …

The system was being “thoughtful” to the extreme, but there was no need to fall into consumerism. It was really trying to get people to consume heavily!

And she had only completed two tasks now, earning a total of two hundred shopping points. It didn’t seem like she could afford it!

While Shen Cui complained in her heart, she quickly took out the enlightenment pill.

This enlightenment pill was really as described by the system. From its color to its shape, it looked like a pill that would exist in this era, with a dark brown color and a round shape.

Shen Cui held the pill in her palm, thinking that if she took it herself now, would it be more effective than giving it to her silly son to take?

After all, at least she had the mentality of an adult. With this pill, she wouldn’t be as passive when facing Mu Yunchuan as she is now.

[System Prompt: System rewards can only be used by accompanying study partners. If the host takes it themselves or gives it to other unverified individuals, it will not have the effect of increasing attributes.]

Well… okay. The system doesn’t allow cheating!

Shen Cui was in the middle of communicating with the system when suddenly, a chubby hand like a steamed bun reached out from the side and swiftly took the pill from her palm.

It turned out that at some point, Mu Er Pang had already sat up from the kang.

“Mom, what’s this?” Mu Er Pang asked as he chewed on the pill.

This child was truly daring, eating first and asking questions later!

But this thing was originally meant for him to eat, so Shen Cui casually said, “It’s a sugar pill your grandma gave you.”

Mu Er Pang touched his mouth and frowned, saying, “This isn’t sweet at all. Grandma must have been tricked.”