Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

Shi Huai'an carefully reached out his finger and tapped the forehead of the chubby orange, Duo Duo. For some reason, he was a little scared. But after tapping it twice, the system didn't react at all; it was unusually quiet.

Huai'an asked curiously, "What's going on? It really won't come out?" The system seemed a bit uncooperative, leaving Huai'an somewhat at a loss: "What tasks do I still need to complete?"

"Meow~ I don't know either..." Duoduo thought for a moment, then stammered, "I talked to the system, and it seems that the system can only be activated when you change the trajectory of your past life for the first time... Just a tiny change will do..."

"Huh? How much is 'a tiny bit'? I'm only 8 years old now, how long will it take? Can you be lenient and give me a hint? After all, I'm still young." Shi Huai'an was extremely curious about the system and wanted to use 'Duoduo' to open a back door. Since he had connections with cats, he might as well use them. After all, time was of the essence, and his mother's illness couldn't wait.

Changing one's fate is easier said than done; there's not a clue at all, especially since the original owner of this body is only an 8-year-old child. Learning, training, and becoming stronger—nothing takes time. Moreover, it's still unknown whether she's given a leading lady's script. She has no idea where to start and worries about whether she'll turn out to be a hopeless case. If she can't save her mother, then tragedy will be inevitable… Huai'an couldn't help but feel troubled.

Duoduo jumped up with a meow and said, "Meow~ I don't know~ You can check your space first, and then I'll do some brainwashing on the system."

That makes sense. Duoduo is such a clever little thing. Shi Huai'an put down the chubby orange Duoduo and began to examine the space carefully.

"Meow~ Don't think the system is ignoring you, it knows all the thoughts that come to mind~" After comforting Huai'an, Duoduo became agitated and paced around the space, meowing loudly at the air above, clearly cursing the system with very dirty and harsh words.

Shi Huai'an, however, remained unaffected and began to check his space.

This is a storage room of about twenty square meters, without even a window. One wall has shelves filled with grains, oils, rice, flour, nutritional supplements, and over-the-counter medications for common colds and fevers; there are also protein powder, various tonics, scissors, a desk lamp, a clock, a dagger, a stun gun, a fan, and even small appliances like a blender and a soup maker…; at the bottom are bottled water bottles labeled "Lingquan" (meaning "spiritual spring"); of course, there's also cat food and various cat treats, and a huge refrigerator is filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, chicken, fish, and shrimp…

Shi Huai'an was a little hungry. Her breakfast was low in calories and not very filling. She tried taking a bag of cake rolls, opened it, and yum~ it tasted pretty good! At that moment, another bag was immediately replenished in the refrigerator; if Huai'an tasted a certain cooked food and said it wasn't good, that food would immediately disappear, and a new pre-made product would be added... This was so excellent that Huai'an was speechless...

That's incredible! There's nothing this space can't do! Huai'an nodded. Sure enough… rebirth novels really do live up to their reputation…

These supplies were extremely scarce in this era, and taking them out would probably arouse suspicion from parents, right?

As Huai'an ate, he thought to himself, when he saw Duoduo had already run to his feet. Duoduo stood up anxiously, put its two little paws on Huai'an's thighs, and stretched its head over, saying, "Meow~ Try it, try it quickly, I've made up with the system..."

Shi Huai'an couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "How did you make up?"

Duoduo meowed and jumped up, saying, "I promise that after I go out with you, I will come back to the space every day to chat with it."

"Isn't the system installed in your head? When you go out, it goes out too, doesn't it?" Huai'an asked in surprise.

Duo Duo froze for a moment, then nodded, "Oh yeah, meow~ The system is so silly~ Duo Duo is so silly too~"

Shi Huai'an smiled and shook his head. It seemed that, beyond the system's settings, they were still an adorable pair of lively little devils. Huai'an reached out and tapped Duo Duo's forehead again, and this time a pharmaceutical shopping interface from a certain platform immediately appeared in front of him.

Then a line of text appeared, read mechanically by an emotionless AI voice:

System initialization. Rewards: 200 points, 1 point of stamina, and 10 points of intelligence. Please click to confirm and claim.

A new interface pops up: Confirm and Exit, two buttons.

Duoduo bristled again, saying, "Meow~ Didn't you say there were 1000 points? That's too much~ No, An'an, it's bullying us, you need some other compensation."

Huai'an was stunned. "You can do that?"

The system replied emotionlessly: "Not completing any tasks is already an exception. Fine, don't take it..."

Shi Huai'an quickly pushed away 'Duo Duo' who was bending over and said, "I want it, I want it, thank you, Tongzi."

Huai'an thought to herself, "There's even an intelligence reward? Is this because they think I'm too stupid?" She grumbled to herself for a moment, but still happily clicked to confirm.

Several HPV vaccines immediately appeared on the platform, including several imported nine-valent injections and one domestically produced oral vaccine.

The system said, "Based on your needs and big data analysis, we have sent you the product links you need."

This is amazing! Huai'an was thrilled. After analyzing the vaccine instructions, he decided to take the oral HPV vaccine, which only requires one oral dose and is effective for people aged 9 to 55.

Now that Mommy is saved, Huai'an cheered with joy and clicked "Buy Now" with trembling little fingers.

The system's cold voice sounded again: You have purchased a state-of-the-art research and development product. Because it is still in the trial phase, the risks are unknown, but the price is currently discounted. Are you sure you want to purchase this product?

Huai'an calmed down and went over the calculations in his mind again. The nine-valent vaccine expires at age 45, and his mother is already 44 years old, so the effect would be minimal. Moreover, even if he bought it, his mother would need to receive three injections over a year at different times, which would be an impossible task. He had no medical background and didn't know how to administer injections. If he asked a nurse outside to administer the injections, the origin of the vaccine would be difficult to explain, especially since it was an imported vaccine. If discovered in this day and age, he might be investigated for things like being a spy.

This domestically produced vaccine is different. It's oral and dissolves in water, so you can give it to your mother discreetly; you can administer it yourself. Although it's in the trial phase of a new product, it has already been tested on countless mice to even be in trials. Just to be on the safe side, there must be live clinical data for reference. Moreover, by 2046, China's technology will have already made tremendous strides and taken the lead in the world. Shi Huai'an has confidence in China's scientific research capabilities.

She firmly stated, "I insist on choosing the domestically produced oral vaccine," and then clicked to purchase it.

The system message reads: "Risk warning has been issued. You need to pay 1999.99 yuan in currency. Your balance is insufficient. Please recharge or complete tasks to earn points. One point in the store is equivalent to one yuan."

Wow, my balance from my past life is zero, and I'm dirt poor in this life. Even with the 200 points I was rewarded with, I'm still 1799.99 points short.

Huai'an muttered to herself, "It's not that expensive—the imported nine-valent vaccine costs around 5 yuan for three doses—but I'm so poor right now. A penny can kill a hero. Okay, I'm no hero!"

But, isn't this just a joke? After all that excitement, Huai'an couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.

The loyal 'Dodo' bared its teeth and hissed at the system repeatedly in a threatening manner.

The system laughed—a strange, cold chuckle echoed in Huai'an's mind...

Huai'an glanced at the supplies in his spatial storage and, on a sudden inspiration, asked, "System, can we exchange the supplies in this spatial storage for points?"

The system coldly refused: No.

Huai'an then asked Duoduo: Can you lend me your points? Money is fine too.

Duoduo suddenly felt that even the dried fish in her pocket was unsafe: Meow~ I have no money and no points, all I have are dried fish...

Huai'an had no choice but to ask the system, "System, I need to earn points to exchange for vaccines. How do I earn points?"

The system provides a detailed explanation: Before you can earn points, we need to complete a binding and authentication process, followed by a survey and evaluation. Please think carefully before answering:

1. If you still want to live the life you had in your past life and do not start a new program, your future path will be the same as your past life.

2. Restarting a new life program? The future is uncertain.

Please think carefully. Not answering or selecting anything will be considered as a default decision not to start a new program, and the system will automatically close it.

Huai'an didn't even hesitate and immediately clicked 2. Was there any need to think about it? What's the point of living the exact same life again, especially since he had no attachment to the past?

If given a choice, who would choose hardship? Sometimes, taking risks isn't about disrupting stability, but about turning dreams into reality. New life choices may not guarantee everything will go smoothly, but forging a new path and breaking through personal limitations are paramount. Only through change can anything be possible…

With a "ding," the system announced: "Friendly reminder, the system has been successfully bound to you. After restarting the program, you will need to handle and resolve the risks left over from your past life yourself. For each change in your destiny in this life, the system will reward you with 2 points, 2 points of stamina, 10 points of intelligence, and your space will be upgraded once."

Please select your future career path, and the system will create a plan based on your selection.

Farmers, no educational restrictions;

Vendors, no cultural restrictions;

Sales position; no educational background required, but primary school education or above preferred.

Chef, no educational requirements, or at least primary school education;

Teachers, with a minimum of a teacher training college diploma;

Civil servants or staff members, with a high school diploma or above;

Doctor (Traditional Chinese Medicine or Western Medicine), with a university degree or above;

Agricultural research or other industry research, with a university degree or above;

……

She rattled off hundreds of options, leaving Huai'an somewhat bewildered. She'd never seriously considered what kind of job she wanted. She'd always been a sales clerk, with no grand ambitions. After early retirement, she'd tried being a street vendor, but the city management was cracking down hard, so she gave it up. Then she and her husband ran a general store, selling cigarettes, alcohol, and daily necessities, barely making ends meet—just better than working under the scorching sun. Thankfully, her retirement pension provided a safety net; otherwise, life would have been incredibly difficult.

Now, suddenly facing career planning, she feels lost and confused. Her initial excitement has vanished, replaced by a serious attitude, realizing it's not as simple and easy as she had imagined.

Shi Huai'an sat cross-legged on the floor, deep in thought. This time, the orange cat Yuanbao wasn't angry; instead, it obediently stood by his side without making a sound, seemingly waiting for Huai'an's decision.

This choice was quite important for Huai'an. He used to fantasize about changing his fate, but it was just talk. He would give up on it after thinking about it for various reasons, such as age, health, having many children, and his father being strict.

Giving up is the easiest thing in the world, and most people would choose to give up. But what about now? Even this chubby orange cat would probably laugh at and look down on him.

In the past, I lacked strong willpower and had a convenient excuse to shirk responsibility, but what about now?

Without the burden of children, the choreography, the nosy interference of her spouse, or the excuse of old age and poor health... all these negative influences are gone. She is now only 8 years old, like the sun at eight or nine in the morning. Everything can start anew and be reshaped, but she hesitates. She finds that she suddenly has no skills, and her so-called hobbies are not enough to support a career.

Based on the knowledge and experience accumulated in her previous life, what can she do? She graduated from elementary school; she can swim. When she was young, she went to the countryside to cross the river to watch a movie in a neighboring village. She once swam across the river with her husband, who couldn't swim. Looking back now, she was too daring.

He plays table tennis, was on the school team in elementary school, and has few rivals in the senior club;

I learned a set of Tai Chi from an elderly friend, but my skill level is only limited to loosening up my muscles and bones.

He can sing a little Yue Opera and Huangmei Opera, and he even goes to welfare homes to perform for the benefit of the people. But it's just for friends to support him and for his own enjoyment.

I can cook and enjoy researching recipes; I can do housework and take care of children... These are just hobbies, not special skills. I only know the basics and am not professional. They don't seem to be related to any profession.

Shi Huai'an also longs to fulfill her dream of attending university. Some of her old classmates have become teachers, some have become judges, and some have become leaders in companies. She has always regretted not having studied more... She is still unclear about her future, but she wants to learn a skill to have more ways to make a living. As the saying goes, "A skill in hand can take you anywhere," and it is also a kind of confidence in life.

After much deliberation, she finally clicked on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Her mother's health was poor, and Huai'an wanted to learn some TCM to help her mother improve her health. Besides, learning TCM wouldn't be a problem even if she wanted to change careers after the reform and opening up. If she had other goals in the future, she could change her major in college.

The system says: "Selection complete. The first task is now being issued. You can choose to take the assessment at any time. For each exam passed, you will be rewarded with 1000 points, +2 points to stamina, and +10 points to intelligence. If you complete the task within one year, you will receive 100 points for each exam completed ahead of schedule. If you fail to complete the task within six months, the system and your space will be permanently closed."

With a ding, Shi Huai'an found three books in his hand: "Elementary School Review Outline", "Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica", and "Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine".

Shi Huai'an became anxious. How long would it take to learn this before she could use points to buy vaccines? Could she learn it within a year? At this moment, she seriously questioned whether she was smart enough.

She couldn't help but reach out and cry out, "Tongzi, don't go! Can you improve my intelligence a little more?"

The system said three words: Rely on yourself.

"Damn it!" Shi Huai'an suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said, "System, can we borrow points first and then pay them back?"

'Duoduo' bounced up again, arching its back menacingly and threatening the system: Meow~ This is definitely possible, don't try to fool me!

The system was silent for a moment before saying: You can get a loan through Alipay. With your current credit score, you can borrow 2000 points at a monthly interest rate of 5%. You can repay the loan early, and the deduction order is to pay the interest first and then the principal.

Shi Huai'an did the math in his head: borrowing 2000 points, plus the original 200 points, would give him 2200 points. After deducting 1999.99 points, he would have a balance of about 200 points. If he passed the exam within a year and gained 3000 points, he would have 3200 points. After paying back 2000 points and the annual interest of 1200 points, he would have to pay back an average of about 267 points per month, which would just clear his balance.

Okay, for Mom's sake, I have to take out the loan. Even if I can't repay it, at least it saved Mom's life, so it's worth a try. Of course, I'm not taking any chances; I have to pass the exam. After all, this system is quite useful, and having more leverage always gives me peace of mind.