Back to the 70s: My Wife is Both Fierce and Crazy

Chapter 22 The Balance Between System and Host
The two men approached their sister-in-law with smiles, saying, "Of course, we're afraid of raccoons in the middle of the night if we don't eat."

Upon hearing this, Luo Chunhua understood what they meant. "Alright, then let's kill the chicken."

It wasn't lunchtime yet, and Bai Jing didn't want to stay home, as the family's food supplies were still running low.

"Mother, you and your second and third aunts rest at home. I'm going to take a walk in the back mountain." She wanted to go and get some grain.

Luo Chunhua knew what her daughter was doing in the mountains, so she naturally wouldn't stop her. "Okay, be careful and come back for lunch early."

After handing the chicken to her mother, Bai Jing carried her basket on her back and went to the back mountain.

The three sisters-in-law chatted casually while working.

"Sister-in-law, this matter won't be easily resolved. Father might go to my brother. But don't worry, if he causes you trouble, we'll stand up for you." After this incident, the three became even closer.

When Luo Chunhua heard them mention Bai Quanfu, her eyes were full of disdain. "If he's not happy, then I'll divorce him."

Although there are no precedents for divorce in the village these days, she has been no different from someone who has been divorced over the years.

"Sister-in-law, it's not that serious, it's not that serious." Divorce is bad for one's reputation, and Aunt Bai never thought about divorce. "Xiao Jing will be of marriageable age soon, and a divorce at this time would affect the children."

Bai Jing was unaware that her mother had already considered divorce; if she had known, she probably would have supported her.

She had been a child, a wife, and a mother, so she fully supported her mother's idea. Although divorce would be subject to gossip, it was better than suffering in silence.

Women already face hardship in this world. If a man can't understand you, it's better to be alone.

She's already done almost half of the house behind her house in the last couple of days.

"System, take me to dig up tree holes for food." Thinking of the food she had carried back these past few days, Bai Jing added, "We also need the food hidden in the rat holes."

[Ding! The host has spent 100 yuan to find unclaimed food; a map has been issued.]

The system wasn't slow; it served her immediately after she spoke.

Bai looked at the map in his mind, extremely satisfied. "It's so good to have you, system."

[Ding! The system does not accept flattery, but it does accept donations. Would you like to donate?]

The system has changed again today, Bai Jing noticed immediately, "Xiao Jin, is that you back?"

She didn't know how other people's systems were, but she knew that her own system possessed a trace of spirituality.

Sometimes I feel that it is even more shrewd and mercenary than I am.

[Ding, dear host, would you like to make a donation?]

Inside the system, out of the host's sight, a ball of white light was jumping around.

In front of it was a light screen, and the scene shown on the screen was Bai Jing.

It looks like it has no eyes, no hands, and no feet, but it's quite cute as it hops around.

Unfortunately, no one ever saw it.

"A tip? You want money?" Bai Jing was puzzled. She couldn't understand why such a powerful system would like such gold and silver items. An existence like it shouldn't like things like luck or spiritual objects.

Is money really that insignificant to a system like this? After all, with their capabilities, getting money would be easy for them, right?

Bai Jing, who didn't understand, wanted to ask the system more questions, but unfortunately, her system was too arrogant and refused to pay any attention to her.

[Ding! Who doesn't like money? Who can resist the temptation of money? Host, please correct your attitude and always remember our principle: money isn't everything, but you can't do anything without it.]

Bai Jing understood the meaning of these words better than anyone else. Even a hero can be brought down by a penny, let alone a commoner like her.

"Okay, then I'll give you a tip, how about a hundred?" Bai Jing didn't waste any more words and gave the tip directly.

She thought that since she had tipped the system, the system would treat her better, but... [Ding, thank you for the tip, host. Please keep up the good work.]

There's no after that.

The person she had called earlier had gone offline again.

Inside the system, the light emitted the roar of an evil dragon.

'Stingy, incredibly stingy! What can you do with a hundred dollars? Even a beggar wouldn't want it. You're such a cheapskate, petty host.'

Meanwhile, Bai Jing on the screen in front of it had already begun her journey of collecting grain.

Unbeknownst to Bai Jing, the system had already begun adjusting system prices.

When Bai Jing used the system again, she was surprised to find that the system had changed.

"Why?" Having just finished harvesting the grain, Bai Jing planned to go and get a few more pheasants so that her family wouldn't go without meat.

Unexpectedly, the price of a pheasant has risen to 100 yuan, which is more expensive than what she sells outside.

That doesn't make sense.

"Xiao Jin, come out here! Why has your spending increased so much?" It was ten yuan before, and now it's one hundred. A hundredfold increase! Ha! You're kidding me.

No matter how stupid she is, she's someone who's been through the baptism of novels and short stories; how could she not understand that there's something wrong with this system?

[Ding, this is a sudden increase in demand. After all, if the host's level continues to rise and they don't consume, how can economic growth be stimulated?]

The increase in her experience as a female horse is none of her business. What good is her little bit of money anyway?

"System, tell me the truth, why are you doing this to me?" Bai Jing had previously held the belief that the system was her lifeline, and she had a sense of awe towards it that she herself was unaware of.

Now, it's gone too far: "If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, then I demand a withdrawal."

That's right. With money, why would she be afraid that she wouldn't be able to lead her family to a good life in her next life?

So what if the system is gone? A living person can't be killed by holding their pee, can they?

The system was also surprised that she dared to offend it. Its best friend had clearly said that the worse the host's attitude was, the more obedient they would be.

Why did the first host start to rebel when it reached this host?
Keep in mind that this is its first time collecting money, and the main god has said that if the task is not completed satisfactorily, it will be destroyed.

No, it cannot be destroyed.

However, it was unwilling to become the host's slave, since it needed the host's help. If the host knew the inside story, what would be the point of its rule?
[Ding, a system program error occurred. Please try again.]

The system eventually admitted its mistake and restored itself to its original state, as it was still unwilling to be abandoned compared to before.

Unbinding would have a significant impact on it, and the first host is qualified to evaluate the system after unbinding.

It can't afford to gamble.

Bai Jing's mouth twitched violently. "I don't know what your purpose is in binding me, but I just want to say that I'm not some kind of person who thinks I'm the most important person in the world. My only goal is my family. I'm very selfish, and I would never do something like taking the country by force with a system."

If you have other purposes for using the system, then unbind yourself from me. After all, even if I use the system, it will only serve my own personal interests.

Bai Jing believed she had made herself perfectly clear: she had no great ambitions, nor any desire to serve her country or its people; in her previous life, she was just a minor, humble person.

Having spent her entire life in misery, she is grateful to God for giving her a second chance at life, but in this new life, she can't make any major changes. At most, she can make some changes for herself and her family.

As for the rest, just consider her selfish and self-serving; she can't possibly become an outstanding person like in short dramas and novels.

(End of this chapter)