After leaving his sister's bedroom, Chuyun freshened up in the bathroom, then headed back to his room. He changed clothes and sat on the bed's edge, pondering what had just happened.

Chuyun still couldn't figure out why his waist ached so badly. It shouldn't have been this sore just from his sister sleeping on him all night. His legs felt weak too. Weird.

After calming down and thinking awhile, Chuyun slowly pieced it together.

Yesterday, he'd carried Sister Wan'er too long. His physique was naturally weak. Then Shiqi had tormented him for over an hour and slept on him all night. That must've caused the morning ache.

The more he thought, the surer he felt. Chuyun finally breathed a sigh of relief. He'd nearly panicked, thinking he had some serious illness.

He needed to strengthen his weak body first.

Ah, right—the system! Could it boost his physical stats?

"System, system, you there?"

*Ding!* "Yes, Master."

"Can you help improve my physical fitness?"

"Yes. Buy a Power Pill from the system store with points."

"Hmm, show me."

Chuyun silently opened the store and found the Power Pill under enhancements.

"Item: Power Pill."

"Effect: Greatly enhances one specific body part."

"Price: 10 points."

Ten points? He'd earned twelve from yesterday's sister affection task. Buying this would leave him nearly broke. He hoped it was worth it.

But why random enhancement? Chuyun frowned. Still, any boost beat his current state. He took the pill and waited on the bed.

One minute...

Two minutes...

Three minutes...

Heat spread through his body, mixed with a strange, indescribable sensation.

So hot. Yet full of energy.

Fire surged upward. Chuyun felt it building, about to burst free.

...

Then he was fully erect. Chuyun stared at his standing member, sinking into silent despair.

Why this part? Shouldn't it strengthen arms or legs?

He felt awful. All those hard-earned points wasted on something so ridiculous. Was the system just as unprofessional as its products?

*Ding!* "Master, it's bad luck—not the product's fault."

"No other options for fitness?"

"No. Only the Power Pill."

"Fine. My bad luck."

Chuyun decided to save ten points again. He refused to believe it'd hit the same spot twice.

Time to check Shiqi's panel. What was her affection level now?

He summoned Xia Shiqi's profile.

"Name: Xia Shiqi."

"Gender: Female."

"Age: 14."

"Affection for Chuyun: 51."

Chuyun grinned uncontrollably. From -99 yesterday to 51 today? Incredible! No wonder she'd been so agreeable this morning. At 100, she'd be perfectly obedient and adorable. Just imagining it made him ecstatic.

Hmm... truly ecstatic. Pity it wasn't you feeling it.

Now for that silly Han Youwei.

He pulled up her panel.

"Name: Han Youwei."

"Gender: Female."

"Age: 15."

"Affection for Chuyun: 40."

Only forty points, and she's this generous?

Remembering Han Youwei's cluelessly cute face, Chuyun's mood soured. He hoped his hands would survive today.

After sitting awhile, his legs regained strength. Time for breakfast—then wake his little lazy cat sister.

But as Chuyun stood, he froze. His... thing was still standing tall!

How could he go out like this? If Shiqi saw it, he'd die on the spot. Absolutely!

No time to wait. He'd have to tuck it down, even if uncomfortable. No other choice.

Stupid luck. Why this useless part? Even if useful, he couldn't use it now.

Gritting his teeth, Chuyun tucked it away and headed to the kitchen.

At the fridge, he decided on hot dog buns. He grabbed two thick hot dogs, a bag of long rolls, lettuce, and condiments.

He sliced the rolls open, stuffed in lettuce and toppings. Then he fried the hot dogs until done. Finally, he slid the hot dogs into the rolls. Fragrant breakfast ready.

After placing the buns on the table, Chuyun walked to Xia Shiqi's room.

Just then, the door opened.

Xia Shiqi looked pure as a white lotus today, but her bare face was unusually flushed.

Why so red? Was she sick? Chuyun worried, studying her rosy cheeks.

"Shiqi, why's your face so red? Are you ill?"