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by MarineTLChapter 36: The Scumbag Who Eats Soft Rice1 and Takes It Hard 1
“Congratulations on completing the task. Reward: Gift Pack *1, Merit *10.
The task issuer has given a five-star review, and the Book Spirit has also left a review: ‘Hope to never see you again!!’”
Ren Xin looked at the Book Spirit’s ungrateful review and felt displeased. She also wanted to leave a review. It was really acting pretentious!
“Hello, host, I am the ancient realm Book Spirit of this world. I’m happy to serve you. Would you like me to input the plot for you now?”
“Book Spirit No. 1?”
“………”
“So what exactly is this monkey poop?”
“I don’t want to say much. I just want to hurry up and complete the task.”
Ren Xin, trying to be friendly, leaned closer and said, “We’re so familiar now, shouldn’t you give me a little welcoming gift or something to enhance our relationship?”
“You can commit suicide. I won’t stop you this time.”
Ren Xin pouted. How could it be so cold and ruthless, unreasonable and troublesome? Not getting anything out of it, Ren Xin turned indifferent. “Transmit the plot!”
The original owner was a merchant’s daughter. Her family perished in a natural disaster, leaving her as the only surviving daughter with a loyal and foolish maid and a fortune.
In ancient times, this was like a child walking in a busy market holding a golden ingot2. Everyone would want a piece of the pie. The original owner was raised in pampered conditions and had never seen the worst of human nature, so she was easily deceived by a man and engaged to him.
The man’s name was Feng Yutao, a scholar preparing for the imperial examination. He claimed that he had been robbed of his traveling funds and could not afford to eat, which led to him fainting on the street. The original owner, out of sympathy, had someone take good care of him and even gave him money for his travels. Feng Yutao insisted on repaying the debt through his own knowledge, saying he would work as a bookkeeper if necessary but would never accept charity.
Over time, this behavior won the original owner’s favor, and she gradually walked towards her downfall.
After marriage, the original owner lost herself in Feng Yutao’s sweet words, handing over most of the family fortune. Only the maid by her side thought something was wrong and advised her, but the original owner didn’t listen and even gradually neglected the maid.
However, once the man had full control of the family wealth, he changed.
“Wife, there are three ways to be unfilial, and not having children is the greatest3. If you can’t bear me a child, my parents won’t be able to explain. Zhen Niang is my cousin, and she is willing to submit to me. I won’t change my heart for you. You have to trust me.”
The original owner foolishly believed him and felt guilty, thinking it was her fault. She publicly declared it was her fault, so she allowed her husband to take a concubine, and she gave Zhen Niang her full support.
Afterward, Feng Yutao continued to treat the original owner with cold violence, causing her to fall into deep self-doubt. She became ill from worrying and eventually passed away.
Feng Yutao kept up the image of a devoted husband and guarded the original owner’s grave for three years. Those who didn’t know the truth praised him as a passionate man.
Eventually, Feng Yutao made Zhen Niang his official wife, claiming that his wife had arranged it, and he did it to fulfill her good intentions.
From then on, Feng Yutao enjoyed the fortune of the family, a beautiful wife, a young son, and lived happily ever after.
The end!
Ren Xin: “!!! What kind of saintly weirdos4 are humans??”
“Task requirements: Let the scumbag face retribution, ruin his reputation, preserve Ren family’s wealth, and ensure the family has heirs.”
Ren Xin was dissatisfied. “Is this person picking my dishes? The demands are way too much. I’m not doing it!”
Book Spirit No. 1: “………” It knew this would be the most troublesome job!
“Don’t you want merit? Don’t you want the gift pack? Don’t you want to go back and get revenge?”
Ren Xin refused to accept moral coercion. “I don’t want it. Why does it matter how I live? Do you know how long my lifespan is? I can outlast all of you little turtles. I don’t care.”
Book Spirit No. 1: “……… I’ll go apply!”
“I’ll wait for you, don’t bother coming back unless you have good news~”
Hmph, they’ll die of envy. Not giving the cow grass and still expecting it to work.
After a while, Book Spirit No. 1 returned reluctantly and said, “Host, our leader’s meaning is that you can do whatever you want, we don’t have restrictions, but your merit will double, and the gift pack will also double. But this is the only time. Next time, it will be the usual.”
Ren Xin didn’t care. There would always be another opportunity to play the trick next time.
Curiously, she asked, “Why are you so obsessed with me completing the task? Is there some conspiracy?”
“Hehe, I don’t know. I’m just a little turtle system. What can I know~” Book Spirit No. 1 laughed foolishly and didn’t answer directly.
Ren Xin didn’t press the issue. If it’s a fox, it will always reveal its tail5. She wasn’t in a hurry.
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Translator’s Notes
Eats Soft Rice: A Chinese idiom (吃软饭) referring to a man who relies on a woman (usually a wife or lover) for financial support, often carrying a derogatory connotation of lacking masculinity or ambition. ↩︎
child walking in a busy market holding a golden ingot: A common Chinese idiom (小儿持金过市) used to describe a situation where a vulnerable or naive person possesses something of great value, making them an inevitable target for exploitation or robbery. ↩︎
three ways to be unfilial, and not having children is the greatest: A famous quote from the Confucian philosopher Mencius (不孝有三，无后为大). In traditional Chinese culture, failing to produce a male heir to continue the family line was considered the ultimate betrayal of one’s ancestors. ↩︎
saintly weirdos: A translation of the Chinese internet slang ‘Shengmu’ (圣母, lit. ‘Holy Mother’), which pejoratively describes characters who are excessively forgiving, self-sacrificing, or compassionate to a fault, often at the expense of logic or their own safety. ↩︎
If it’s a fox, it will always reveal its tail: A Chinese idiom (狐狸尾巴) based on folklore that fox spirits, despite transforming into humans, find it difficult to hide their tails. It refers to the inevitable exposure of someone’s true, usually malicious, nature or hidden agenda. ↩︎
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