C20 Su Qingcheng's Happiness

Despite her efforts, she couldn't help but ask with a hint of gloom, "What's going on here? Why won't these kids call me daddy? I've always referred to us as 'mom and dad.' Why does he insist on calling me mommy and not dad?"

Su Qingcheng, upon hearing this, came to a realization that her constant irritability was indeed somewhat inappropriate.

A sheepish smile crept onto her face as she chuckled ruefully, "Look, there's no need to overthink it. I'm with them every day, so naturally, they feel a closer bond with me."

After speaking, her smile turned awkward, betraying a slight hint of emotional turmoil.

Nevertheless, she inhaled deeply and spoke with haste, "Alright, Ye Tian, don't dwell on it too much. Life's complexities demand our earnest attention."

"Ding... Time's up. Host, your mission completion stands at 50%. Adjusting the reward..."

Ye Tian, upon hearing this, felt a surge of frustration. The idea of a time constraint had never crossed his mind.

It seemed like a setup. After all, who would expect a time limit on certain items? Such a ploy was unheard of to him.

With no other choice, he forced a wry smile and hurriedly inquired, "Okay, okay, okay. System, show me what this half-completed reward is."

"Ding... Reward adjustment complete. You've been awarded a pair of Shadowless Shoes. I hope you'll continue to strive and rapidly enhance your strength in the time to come."

Ye Tian stood there, puzzled by the system's message, struggling to grasp its meaning.

"System, why on earth would you give me shoes out of the blue? Has the quality of rewards really dropped to such a lackluster level? Giving me shoes without any context seems quite improper."

The system, facing him, appeared visibly uncomfortable, as if unsure of what to say next.

Finally, with a sense of resignation, it spoke softly, "Sigh, for the moment, this item is of no use to you. You're not yet able to unlock the status function, so for now, you can only look at it without any practical use."

"If you truly want to use this item, you'll need to open the Character Panel. Once it's open, you can equip it and benefit from the attribute boosts it provides."

"With the shoe enhancement from the Character Panel, chasing down enemies will be a breeze. Your average speed could reach an impressive 180 yards."

Ye Tian couldn't resist the system's tempting offer; it was simply too alluring.

"Okay, okay, System, there's no need to keep explaining. I've heard you loud and clear. Now, let's not waste any more time—open the Character Panel for me."

"Ding… Insufficient permissions. Access denied. To open the Character Panel in the future, you must have an Attribute Key. Only with the Attribute Key can you directly access the Character Panel."

"Ding… The host has performed well recently, so you may continue with your previous mission. I'm eager to see you complete this task in the time ahead."

Ye Tian, however, had no desire to continue with the mission. His mind was fixated on one thing: to finish the current task as quickly as possible.

This was the most pressing matter for him. If he could complete the mission, everything else would fall into place. But if he failed, all other discussions were moot.

"System, just tell me where I can find this Attribute Key. You've piqued my curiosity; now you owe me a straight answer."

Upon hearing this, the system's demeanor turned grave.

"Host, if you truly wish to acquire this item, your only chance is through the lottery wheel. If luck is on your side, you stand a good chance of winning it."

Upon hearing this, Ye Tian was visibly frustrated. He hadn't anticipated such an outcome.

It seemed like a trap, and he was struggling to contain his annoyance. His expression soured at the thought.

But after a moment's consideration, he realized that if it were so easy to acquire, the system would probably have been more generous by now.

So, he decided not to dwell on it. Besides, he recalled an unexpected gain he had heard about earlier.

Upon reflecting on the situation, he couldn't help but adopt a grave expression, his eyes reflecting a newfound seriousness.

Just then, the system in front of him let out a soft chuckle and quickly advised, "Alright, host, focus on completing your mission. Once you've accomplished that, you'll be able to tackle any challenges that come your way with ease."

Ye Tian found the system's words to be quite sensible; they brought him a sense of inner peace.

Meanwhile, Su Qingcheng was still joyfully playing with the five little ones beside her, and she noticed how naturally the word "mom" was coming from their lips.

His eyes sparkled with intense excitement at the sound - it was so effortlessly spoken that he knew it heralded the promise of great things to come.

With a wistful look, he glanced at Su Qingcheng, a hint of a rueful smile playing at the corners of his mouth.