Xiao Ai is finally back! It's been months since I last heard Xiao Ai's voice in my head.

"Dad, I'm home!"

"Great! Xiao Ai, are you alright? Why were you in hibernation for so long?"

"During this hibernation period, the system enabled the virus database for me. I've been continuously updating the virus database over the past few months, which is why it took a little longer."

"What new viruses have been updated?" Chen Qing asked.

"There are a total of 14,690 viruses. Except for the T virus, G virus, and Blacklight virus, which are not available due to insufficient permissions, all the others are included."

"Can I use it directly?"

"It only opens the virus database directory, and the virus needs to be added to the virus database first. Each use requires points to redeem. There's no such thing as a free lunch. Dad needs to do tasks to redeem points, and each use requires using the existing points, so we need to work hard."

"Alright then, what kind of task do I need to do?"

"This dad can view the rules for earning and redeeming points in the system interface."

Chen Qing opened the system interface and saw that a new virus database section had been added. He found the description of the virus database section and began to examine it carefully.

Tasks are divided into three categories: daily tasks, advanced tasks, and special trigger tasks. The system will randomly/timely push tasks, and points will be credited to your account immediately upon completion. There is no penalty for not completing tasks (except for special tasks).

1. Daily tasks (basic source of points, 3-5 points per day).

For example, you can earn up to five points per day by checking in daily, treating the first three patients, and learning about the virus.

2. Advanced tasks (a source of medium to high points, 2-3 per week, with increasing difficulty)

Each time a virus is collected from a patient and placed into the virus database, points are awarded based on the type and rarity of the virus. Each virus collection earns 5-10 points, and additional points are awarded for collecting or releasing ten different viruses. The hybridization, cultivation, and reproduction of rare viruses also earn points based on their rarity. All of these tasks are accomplished through Xiao Ai (Xiaomi's AI assistant).

3. Special Triggered Tasks (High-Value Points Source, Randomly Triggered): Each time a system task is completed, a large number of points are awarded, ranging from 10 to 1000 points each time.

Viruses are categorized into Common, Elite, Rare, and Epic levels based on their danger level and effectiveness. Redemption requires meeting two conditions: "achieving the required points" and "unlocking permissions." Some viruses have usage restrictions.

普通级(1-3星):甲型流感病毒H3N2、流感病毒、呼吸道病毒, 100-300积分/次。

Elite level (4-5 stars): Ebola virus (weakened version), rabies virus, plague, SARS variant, prions, smallpox virus, etc., 500-1500 points/time.

Rare (6-7 stars): Zombie virus (non-lethal version), gene-editing virus, vampire virus, FOXDIE virus, vocal cord worm virus, etc., 3000-8000 points/time.

The system is giving away one free chance to win a virus database. Good luck!

A gift box appeared on the system interface, and Chen Qing curiously clicked to draw a prize.

A burst of golden fireworks erupted on the screen, and the rotating gift box unlocked layer by layer, finally settling on a miniature capsule with a faint blue luster.

Inside the capsule, a silver-gray worm the size of a pinhead was wriggling in an orderly fashion, much like condensed stardust.

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained one rare-grade vocal cord worm virus!" The system notification sounded simultaneously with Xiao Ai's cheer.

Chen Qing picked up the cold capsule, raising an eyebrow slightly: "Xiao Ai, what is a vocal cord worm?"

"Dad's luck is incredible! This is a practical virus among the rare-grade ones. Vocal cord worms are a type of modified parasite that can learn the host's language. When a specific language is spoken, the parasite is activated, causing the patient to bleed from all seven orifices and die, and it is also transmitted to others through language."

"What is that specific language?"

"This father can set it himself, such as a specific sentence or a specific language. When the patient hears this sentence, the virus will be activated."

Chen Qing understood. It was like setting a program for the system; saying this sentence would activate the system. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I'll set it to one sentence."

………………

So Chen Qing began her daily grind of checking in to earn points.

On this day, Chen Qing received a call from Ming Lou, asking him to come to his house.

In Ming Lou's study, Chen Qing saluted: "Greetings, Commander Ming!"

"We're all family here, so don't put on this show at home." Minglou gestured for him to sit down.

Chen Qing sat down as instructed, a vague sense of unease creeping into his heart. He tentatively asked, "What are your orders, Commander Ming?"

"You got my older sister pregnant," Minglou's voice suddenly turned several degrees deeper, "You owe us an explanation!"

Chen Qing suddenly stood up, her face full of grievance. "Commander Ming, this is impossible! I haven't seen my older sister for months. Besides, about what happened back then... I was passive! I'm more wronged than Dou E!"

Minglou slammed his hand on the desk: "What? Now that things have come to this, you want to deny it?"

"It's not that I'm denying it, it's just that this all happened so suddenly. Commander Ming, I want to ask Mingjing's opinion, what... what is she thinking?"

"It's fine if you acknowledge it. She's already in the US to give birth. We'll talk about it after the baby is born. If she wants to get married, you'll have to marry into the Ming family. The child will have the Ming surname, and it's a member of the Ming family. You have to accept it."

"I will definitely acknowledge the child. I don't care what the child's surname is, but could you please not be a live-in son-in-law? Xing'er is pregnant, and I can't just abandon her." Chen Qing looked aggrieved.

Chen Qing now understands that he was set up by Ming Lou. Now that he has money, his thinking has naturally changed, and he is no longer willing to give up the whole forest for one tree.

No matter what, we can't let our "scumbag man" persona crumble.

"It depends on what my eldest sister thinks. Let's put the dispute aside for now and wait for her to come back and make a decision." Minglou didn't want to push too hard, and since he didn't know Mingjing's attitude yet, he left some room for maneuver.

"Yes, Commander Ming." Chen Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

"What did you call me?" Minglou stared at him, his brows furrowing again.

"Commander Ming?"

"If you call me Commander Ming after we leave this room, I won't mind. But if we go through this room, what will you call me?"

"Brother-in-law!" Chen Qing realized.

"Yes!" Minglou responded, beaming. "Brother-in-law, you're not stupid!"

Chen Qing felt aggrieved. He had been completely outmaneuvered by Ming Lou. Once the title was settled, he estimated that his one-third share would only go to Ming Jing's child.

Minglou waved his hand: "Besides this matter, I have an urgent task for you to handle today."

After saying that, she took out a photo and pushed it in front of him.

"Takagi Ichiro was arrested by Araki from the Military Police Headquarters and was seriously injured. He is currently in the special care ward of Kōji Hospital. This man knows too many secrets, especially about my older sister's identity. If he reveals my older sister's identity, the consequences will be unimaginable. We must kill him before he confesses."

"Whose side is this Takagi Ichiro on?"

"The Japanese Red Party is affiliated with the Comintern."

Chen Qing frowned as he looked at the person in the photo: "Guangci Hospital is heavily guarded now. Japanese troops, puppet troops, and Communist Party members are all watching. I don't even have a chance to get close to the intensive care unit. How can I make a move? Besides, I'm just a liaison officer. I don't even know how to use a gun. Should we send someone else?"

Minglou's face darkened: "The matter is urgent, and there's no suitable person at the moment. I believe in your abilities. Remember, as long as this person lives, my elder sister is in constant danger of being exposed. If anything happens to her, I will not spare you."

Is Minglou not even going to act anymore? Isn't he afraid I'll sell out his Communist Party affiliation?

He was truly unafraid. He had no evidence, and who would believe him if he spoke out? Besides, given his ties with Mingjing and the child, he couldn't possibly do such a thing. He instantly realized that this was Minglou testing him.

Chen Qing put the photos away: "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to her."

Minglou nodded: "Go back first. Someone will contact you tonight."

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