Qiu Yingying is reborn and bound to a learning system.

Qiu Yingying closed the door, and the room fell silent. The sound of firecrackers outside drifted in through the glass, carrying the New Year's atmosphere. She hung up her coat, sat on the edge of the bed, and let out a long sigh.

She had barely settled down when the air in front of her swayed slightly, as if someone had touched it with a finger. Then, a faint light and shadow unfolded before her, and a black and white kitten—Dodo—jumped out of the light and shadow and landed steadily on her blanket.

It was dressed very festively today, wearing a mini red hat on its head and a small golden bell around its neck that jingled as it walked.

"Happy New Year, Qiu Yingying!" Duoduo looked up, her eyes sparkling. "I successfully checked in on New Year's Eve, so I've come to give you a New Year's surprise!"

Qiu Yingying was already used to its elusive way of appearing and disappearing, and simply smiled as she reached out and poked its ear: "So, what good stuff do you have this year?"

Duoduo wagged her tail triumphantly and tapped her little paw in the air. The next second, a semi-transparent red gift box slowly unfolded before her eyes, inside which lay several items—a silver card, a high-end-looking remote control, and a small scroll.

"What is this...?" Qiu Yingying asked, somewhat puzzled.

Duo Duo cleared her throat and announced in a solemn tone, "First of all, congratulations on acquiring—one percent of the shares in each of the ten largest companies!"

"W-what?" Qiu Yingying thought she had misheard. "Ten big companies? One percent of each?"

"That's right!" Duoduo nodded, patting the silver card with her little paw. "This is proof of shareholding, automatically linked to your identity. From today onwards, you are one of the shareholders of these companies and will receive dividends every year."

Qiu Yingying's mind went blank, as if she had been hit hard by something.

She's not someone who's never seen money before; the system gave her 100 million in investment funds, and she's saved nearly 50 million herself. [She really earns and spends, spends and earns again—I won't go into details, please forgive me, thank you! In short, she's achieved financial freedom!]

Having lived in Shanghai for so many years, she knew what "one percent of the shares in each of the top ten companies" meant. It wasn't just about being "rich," but rather—her capital had accumulated to a level that an ordinary person could never reach in several lifetimes.

You will not have to worry about money for the rest of your life.

The thought had barely surfaced when it exploded in her mind like fireworks, leaving her feeling lightheaded.

"Wait, these companies..." she tried to calm herself down, "They're not the kind of companies that just sound impressive in name, are they?"

"Of course not!" Duoduo immediately retorted, hands on her hips. "They're all true industry giants; you've definitely heard of them. Produced by the system, they're absolutely reliable!"

Qiu Yingying swallowed hard, her fingers gently stroking the silver card. The card's cool touch calmed her down slightly, but the shock in her heart remained undiminished.

She suddenly remembered the days when she first arrived in Shanghai, when she had to carefully budget her rent of a few thousand yuan; she remembered working overtime until late at night, not wanting to take a taxi, and waiting for the bus in the cold wind; she remembered those nights when she worked herself to the bone for a project bonus.

And now, she actually possesses such wealth.

"Then... what about this?" She pointed to the remote control, trying to distract herself and not lose her composure.

"This is—the control center for the entire new set of home appliances!" Duoduo explained. "The system has already selected a complete set of appliances for your parents based on their preferences, from refrigerators and washing machines to televisions and air conditioners—all models that are most suitable for them and easiest to operate. As long as you press this button, the appliances will automatically replace the appliances in reality without causing any damage or arousing suspicion from others."

When her parents were mentioned, Qiu Yingying's heart softened immediately.

She knew her parents had always been reluctant to replace their appliances. The refrigerator was bought when she was in college, and the door was already too worn to close properly; the washing machine was long overdue for replacement, and it would spin like it was about to take off every time it spun. She had mentioned wanting to replace them before, but her parents always said, "It's still usable," and "Don't waste money." She planned to take her parents to choose their new apartment in Shanghai during the Chinese New Year.

Unexpectedly, the system actually did it for her.

"And what about this scroll?" She picked up the last item.

Duo Duo's eyes lit up: "This is the renovation plan for your parents' house! The system has redesigned a style that best suits your parents' preferences—warm, comfortable, safe, and not too ostentatious. Just open the scroll, confirm the plan, and the renovation will be completed instantly, without any noise or dust. And no one will notice."

Her new apartment in Shanghai was furnished by a professional decorating company, but that certainly can't compare to the personalized service offered by the system, which directly arranged the appliances and installation. The system really takes good care of her!

"And... what about me?" She looked up at Duo Duo. "What reward will I get?"

Duo Duo smiled mysteriously, waved her little paw in the air, and a gorgeous gift box slowly appeared, inside which were neatly arranged design drawings of twenty dresses.

"These are specially designed for you—twenty exclusive dresses!" Duo Duo's voice carried a hint of pride. "I commissioned my best friend, the system's best fashion designer, to personally design these twenty dresses in different styles, tailored to your looks, figure, and temperament. From elegant and sexy to sweet and sophisticated, there's something for everyone. Once you choose one, it will automatically appear in your wardrobe in reality."

Qiu Yingying stared at the design drawings, her eyes wide with amazement.

Every dress was stunningly beautiful, and each one seemed tailor-made for her, perfectly accentuating her figure and highlighting her best features. She never imagined that someone as carefree as her could possess such things, and she was even more grateful for Duo Duo's thoughtfulness.

"Duoduo..." Her voice choked with emotion, "Thank you for loving me so much."

"You deserve it." Duoduo looked at her earnestly. "This is a reward for your perseverance in growing and striving in life. As you become better, the system will provide you with even better things."

It paused, then as if remembering something, it flicked its tail and gently scratched at the air with its little paws.

"Oh, and there's one more thing—a little gift specially prepared for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a cat figurine that looked exactly like Duoduo slowly emerged from the void.

The figure was exquisitely crafted, with each hair of its black and white fur clearly defined, and its eyes sparkling as if light were flowing within them. A small red bow was tied around its neck, making it look both cute and festive.

"This is... a Duoduo figurine?" Qiu Yingying's eyes lit up immediately, and she couldn't help but reach out and pick it up.

The figure is small, just the right size to hold in the palm of your hand. It has a warm, smooth texture, unlike plastic or ceramic; it feels more like some kind of warm crystal.

"Do you like it?" Duoduo looked up at her, its tail swaying gently. "This was specially made for you by the system based on my appearance. There's only one in the whole world, and it belongs only to you."

Qiu Yingying held the small figurine, feeling as if something had gently bumped into her heart.

She has always loved kittens, but she was too busy with work before to have the time or energy to raise one. This Dodo figurine is more precious to her than stocks or dresses.

"I like it." She nodded vigorously, her eyes shining. "I especially like it."

She placed the small figurine on her bedside table, adjusted it several times, and then smiled with satisfaction.

Looking at her, Duoduo couldn't help but smile slightly: "That's good."

It stretched, ready to disappear: "Alright, all the gifts are given out. Keep up the good work in the new year! I'll always be by your side."

"Duoduo," Qiu Yingying suddenly called out to it.

Duo Duo stopped and turned to look at her: "Hmm?"

Qiu Yingying looked at it and said earnestly, "Thank you."

Duoduo paused for a moment, then smiled so broadly her eyes crinkled: "You're welcome! As you become better, I'll level up too. Let's cheer each other on!"

After saying that, it transformed into a beam of light and disappeared into the void.

The room returned to quiet.

Qiu Yingying lay on the bed, gently stroking the Duoduo figurine in her hand, her heart unable to calm down for a long time.

Fireworks exploded outside the window again, illuminating the room in shifting light. She looked at the small figurine on the bedside table, and then thought of the silver share certificate, a strange feeling suddenly welling up inside her.

She knew that from tonight onwards, her life would be completely different.

She closed her eyes and silently made a wish in her heart: that her parents would be healthy and live to be a hundred years old; that her career in Shanghai would reach new heights; that all her efforts would be rewarded; and that... in the days to come, she could become a better version of herself.

The room was quiet, with only the sound of her steady breathing.

In this ordinary little house in the county town, on this New Year's Eve, Qiu Yingying felt as if her life had just begun.

And she was already prepared.