Qiu Yingying is reborn and bound to a learning system.

After finishing her meal, Qiu Yingying rushed to wash the dishes and chopsticks thoroughly, and then put all the pots, pans, and utensils provided by the system into the kitchen cabinets before carrying her suitcase into the second bedroom.

As soon as she pushed open the door, morning light streamed in through the gaps in the gauze curtains, falling on the empty corner of the room. Qiu Yingying's mind raced. She opened her system inventory, her fingertip hovering over the newly unlocked narrow wooden bookshelf—a reward she'd redeemed with points accumulated from previous check-ins. Its narrow design saved space, and the three shelves were just the right amount of room for books. With a flash of light, the bookshelf stood firmly against the wall behind the bed, its natural wood grain complementing the bedside table perfectly.

She crouched down, opened her suitcase, and took out the books she had brought from home one by one: a business English textbook, a comprehensive guide to workplace communication skills, a beginner's handbook on personal finance, and several cookbooks of everyday dishes that her mother had packed in. She categorized and arranged the books on the bookshelf, with two small succulents on the top shelf, which she had transplanted from her balcony before leaving. Their tender leaves made the entire shelf of books seem more vibrant.

Next, she took out the blue floral four-piece bedding set from the system's inventory. The light blue background was adorned with white daisies, and the lace trim featured delicate patterns. She quickly changed the plain sheets, tucked the duvet in neatly, and fluffed up the pillowcases. She then categorized the ten outfits provided by the system by style: work clothes hung on the left side of the wardrobe, casual clothes folded in the middle drawer, and loungewear placed on the bottom shelf—all clearly organized.

After tidying up, she placed a glass vase on the windowsill and inserted a few wild roses that she had picked from the community's green belt. The pink and white buds drooped gently, and when the wind blew, the room was filled with a faint fragrance.

Looking at the newly renovated little room—the floral bed was soft and cozy, the books on the bookshelf were neatly arranged, the succulents and roses complemented each other beautifully, and the sunlight fell on the floor, casting warm, dappled patterns of light—Qiu Yingying felt a sense of peace and contentment.

A thought flashed through her mind, and a pale blue system panel appeared before her eyes, the daily check-in button glowing faintly. With a light tap of her finger, a prominent notification sound popped up on the panel:

"Beep—Host has changed their check-in location, triggering the remote check-in bonus!"

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained 10 Energy Pills! Effects: Increases study energy and efficiency; one pill can sustain efficient study for up to 10 hours!"

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained 10 Hair Smoothing Pills! Take one pill daily for ten consecutive days to achieve silky smooth and beautiful hair!"

"Congratulations, host, you have received a cash reward of 5000 yuan, which has been automatically transferred to your bank card!"

Qiu Yingying's eyes lit up, and she quickly opened the system inventory. Inside lay two small jade bottles, one engraved with "Energy" and the other with "Smoothness," both shimmering with a faint glow. She took out her phone and saw that her balance had indeed increased by 5000 yuan; combined with her previous savings, the number looked much better.

She stared at the jade bottle containing the Energy Pill for a couple of seconds, her fingertips tracing its surface, already making a plan in her mind. Sister Fan was still outside, so she could use this time to familiarize herself with the room. Once Sister Fan returned to her room to rest, she would take the Energy Pill and enter the virtual learning room for a proper study session. As for the Hair Smoothing Pill, she looked at her still somewhat frizzy curly hair and smiled as she placed it in the bedside table drawer—just one a day, and in ten days she would have smooth, long hair.

Just as she was happily making plans, the door to the second bedroom was gently pushed open. Fan Shengmei peeked in and immediately noticed the change in the room; her eyes lit up instantly.

"Oh my, Xiao Qiu, you've tidied up this room so nicely!" She walked in, her gaze sweeping over the floral bed and then landing on the wooden bookshelf. "This bookshelf is so well arranged, it doesn't take up much space and it looks elegant. And the books you have all look so proper and useful, much better than my pile of fashion magazines."

She reached out and touched the fabric of the sheets, her fingertips feeling the soft cotton texture. She couldn't help but exclaim, "This four-piece set is so beautiful! The colors are refreshing, and the pattern is elegant. It matches the lighting in your room perfectly! The flowers on the windowsill are so fresh; they're so soothing to look at."

Qiu Yingying greeted her with a smile: "Sister Fan, you're awake? I just finished tidying up, thinking that it would be more convenient to read in the future, so I put up a bookshelf."

Fan Shengmei looked around the room, her gaze landing on a small pot of succulents on the bedside table. She said, "You little rascal, you look so quiet and gentle, but you're quite good at tidying up. You're much better than the girl who lived in this room before. That girl's things were piled up like a small mountain, there was no room to walk."

Qiu Yingying smiled, casually taking out a light gray business suit from the closet and comparing it to her figure. This suit was also given to her by the system; it had a clean cut, and the cinched waist design perfectly accentuated her waistline.

Fan Shengmei caught a glimpse of it, and her eyes lit up again: "This suit looks like it's made of good material, and the cut is great too. Are you preparing to wear it for an interview?"

"Yes," Qiu Yingying nodded, "I'm thinking of finding a proper job first and working steadily for a few years."

Fan Shengmei walked over, straightened her suit collar, and said with a smile, "Good taste! This color is classy; it'll definitely suit you for an interview. If you ever have any questions, just ask me, and I'll help you decide."

Looking at Fan Shengmei's gentle eyes, Qiu Yingying's memories of her past life flooded back. In her previous life, Fan Shengmei was just like that, always helping her with her clothes and giving her advice, but back then, she always found her nagging.

Her nose tingled with emotion, and she said softly, "Thank you, Sister Fan. With you here, I feel much more at ease."

Fan Shengmei was amused by her earnestness and patted her on the shoulder: "Don't be so polite with me! We're family now, it's only right that we look after each other. By the way, when are you going to make me some cured meat and sausages? I'm really looking forward to it."

Qiu Yingying immediately smiled, her eyes crinkling: "I'll make it tomorrow! I'll make you braised pork with rice and stir-fried some vegetables, I guarantee you'll love it!"

After chatting for a few more minutes, Fan Shengmei smiled and went back to her room to catch up on her sleep. The living room gradually quieted down. Qiu Yingying gently closed the door to the second bedroom, and only after the click of the lock echoed did she breathe a sigh of relief.

She strode to the bedside table, took out the bottle of Energy Pills, and poured out two amber-colored pills. She rolled the pills between her fingers, releasing a faint, herbal fragrance. Without hesitation, she tilted her head back and swallowed the two pills.

The sweet aroma instantly filled my entire body, sweeping away the slight fatigue from cleaning the house. My mind became exceptionally clear, and even the urge to read and study became incredibly urgent.

With a thought, Qiu Yingying directly clicked on the entrance to the virtual learning room, and the scene in front of her instantly changed.

In the familiar pure white study space, the screen displayed the business English, workplace communication, and financial management courses she had previously selected. With a swipe of her finger, she not only added two new courses—computer basics and office software applications, and motor vehicle driving theory and practical simulation—but also specifically clicked on the advanced cooking course—from the precise proportions of ingredients to the techniques of controlling the heat, and then to the creative improvements to home-cooked dishes, every knowledge point was clearly marked.

"Beep—Course added successfully. The host's current energy level can support 20 hours of efficient learning."

As soon as the system notification sounded, Qiu Yingying was already sitting in front of the screen. She first focused on studying business English, from the standard writing of business emails to fluent expression in workplace conversations. She repeatedly chewed over each unfamiliar vocabulary until she could say it fluently. Then she switched to the workplace communication course, breaking down the cases of simulated negotiation and conflict mediation, filling three whole pages of virtual notes with the key points of communication skills. In the computer course, she mastered Word formatting, Excel functions, and PowerPoint creation. She also repeatedly honed her driving theory and practical simulations, and her pass rate soared to 100%. She also thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class. She practiced making braised pork rice with the virtual instructor, mastering the trick of making the rice absorb the aroma of the meat while keeping each grain separate. She also noted down several improved recipes for home-style dishes.

She was completely absorbed in the ocean of knowledge, oblivious to the changing light outside the window—the sky faded from bright yellow to pale orange, then sank into deep twilight. The clock in the living room ticked away round and round, but she didn't notice a thing.

Just as her 20-hour study session was about to expire, the system's notification sounds began to ring in her mind:

"Beep—Host's course progress detected: Business English [Basic], Workplace Communication [Basic], Cooking [Beginner]!"

"Ding—Newbie quest [Reach basic level for two skills] completed! Reward: 20000 RMB, automatically transferred to your bank card!"

"Ding—New main quest unlocked: [Complete your resume and find a promising job]! Quest reward: A Traditional Chinese Medicine learning herbal medicine gift pack!" 40000 yuan in cash.

Qiu Yingying snapped back to reality, her eyes widening as she stared at the notification flashing on the screen. She quickly opened her mobile banking app and saw a staggering 20000 yuan added to her balance. Combined with her previous deposits, her account balance suddenly became remarkably substantial.

"Wow!" She couldn't help but let out a soft cheer, her lips curving into a wide smile, her heart filled with sweetness—so she was also a woman being well taken care of by the system! She no longer had to be as frugal as she was in her previous life, worrying about a few dollars for a boxed lunch or fretting over rent.

She looked at the newly unlocked task, her eyes filled with anticipation. Medical courses! These were truly practical skills; learning them would not only allow her to take care of herself and those around her, but might also come in very handy in the future.

When the system indicated that the study time was over, Qiu Yingying slowly opened her eyes, her eyes showing a hint of fatigue, but even more so a great sense of accomplishment.

After exiting the virtual learning room, she slept for a few hours, and the sky outside the window was filled with stars. Since she didn't have many ingredients, she thought of asking Sister Fan to go to the supermarket together. Qiu Yingying rubbed her temples, a confident smile playing on her lips.

This is the life she wants—to live the life she desires, little by little, through her own efforts.

I am so grateful to the learning system for giving this ordinary girl so many resources, enabling her to look forward to the future.

Qiu Yingying ate some sesame seed cakes she brought from home. After dinner, Fan Shengmei was curled up on the sofa applying a face mask when Qiu Yingying leaned over, her eyes sparkling: "Sister Fan, it's Saturday today, the supermarket should have a sale, want to go stock up on some goods together?"

Fan Shengmei removed her face mask, patted on toner in front of the mirror, and raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "Oh, is Xiao Qiu going to show off her skills? Sure, I'm almost out of face wash, let's go shopping together."

The two changed into more casual clothes. Qiu Yingying wore a striped long-sleeved T-shirt and high-waisted straight-leg jeans provided by the system, looking fresh and neat. Fan Shengmei, on the other hand, wore a light pink knit sweater, paired with black wide-leg pants and white sneakers, still looking exquisite and eye-catching.

Stepping out of the residential area, a cool evening breeze blew by, and the streetlights along the roadside lit up one after another, casting a dim yellow glow on the sidewalk. A ten-minute walk brought me to a large supermarket nearby, its entrance plastered with promotional signs—"Fresh Produce Discounts," "Second Item Half Price on Snacks," "Household Goods Specials"—the red backgrounds and yellow lettering of the signs were dazzling.

Pushing open the door, a rush of cool air mixed with the aroma of food hit me. The supermarket was bustling with activity; the weekend crowds were exceptionally large, with people pushing shopping carts shoulder to shoulder, and promotional announcements playing on a loop—it was quite lively.

Qiu Yingying pushed a shopping cart, following behind Fan Shengmei. The two headed straight for the cosmetics section. Fan Shengmei walked to the shelf with practiced ease, picked up an amino acid facial cleanser to check the ingredients, compared several toners, and turned to ask Qiu Yingying, "Xiao Qiu, what skincare products do you use? Your skin is so good, you must be very good at choosing."

Qiu Yingying scratched her head and said with a smile, "I just use some basic moisturizing lotion and cream. My mom says my skin is delicate and doesn't need anything too complicated." As she spoke, her gaze fell on the conditioner on the shelf. Remembering the hair smoothing pills the system had given her, she picked up a bottle, thinking that using them together would have a better effect.

After selecting her facial cleanser and face mask, Fan Shengmei tossed two packs of face towels into her shopping cart before pushing it toward the fresh produce section.

The fresh produce section was even more bustling, with bright red apples piled up like small mountains, lush green vegetables glistening with dewdrops, and golden bananas emitting a sweet aroma. Qiu Yingying immediately spotted the rice displayed prominently and, remembering her promise to make braised pork rice for Fan Shengmei, quickly pulled Fan Shengmei over: "Sister Fan, let's buy a bag of rice, I'll make you braised pork rice tomorrow."

"Okay!" Fan Shengmei leaned over to take a look, picked out a bag of Wuchang rice, "This rice is fragrant, it's the best for cooking rice."

A crowd had gathered around the pork counter next to her. The fresh pork belly was a beautiful mix of red and white, with distinct marbling. Qiu Yingying remembered the techniques she had learned in her systematic cooking class, and pointed on tiptoe: "Boss, give me a piece of pork belly, with a good balance of fat and lean meat." She planned to make braised pork belly rice with cured pork tomorrow, and also stir-fry twice-cooked pork, so that Sister Fan could taste her cooking skills.

Fan Shengmei picked and chose in the vegetable section, putting tender green bok choy, crisp cucumbers, round tomatoes, and the bamboo shoots that Qiu Yingying had specifically asked for into her shopping cart. "The bamboo shoots are so tender right now, they're delicious stir-fried with meat or used in soups," Fan Shengmei muttered as she picked. "Your cured meat and sausages need some vegetables with them, otherwise they'll be too greasy."

The two then strolled to the snack section. Qiu Yingying's eyes widened as she looked at the dazzling array of snacks on the shelves. In her past life, she wouldn't have been able to afford these things, but now, with the money given to her by the system, she felt much more confident. She grabbed two bags of nuts that Fan Shengmei loved, and picked out a few bags of seaweed and potato chips. Fan Shengmei jokingly teased her, "Little Qiu, are you going to bring the whole supermarket home?"

Qiu Yingying stuck out her tongue and put the snacks into the shopping cart: "I just eat a little bit now and then, to satisfy my cravings while reading."

Passing by the condiment section, Qiu Yingying remembered the emphasis on "color, aroma, and taste" in her cooking class, and carefully selected light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a small jar of rock sugar, intending to use them to caramelize. Watching her skillfully compare the brands of various condiments, Fan Shengmei couldn't help but praise, "Wow, Qiu, you know quite a lot, even more than I, a seasoned kitchen enthusiast."

Qiu Yingying was secretly pleased, but said modestly, "I learned it all from my mom; she's an amazing cook."

Finally, the two pushed their cart full of groceries to the checkout. While waiting in line, Qiu Yingying saw discounted yogurt at the cashier and pulled Fan Shengmei to grab two cases: "Sister Fan, this yogurt is delicious and helps with digestion."

After paying, the two walked back carrying their bulging shopping bags. The evening breeze was cooler, and the moonlight cast long shadows on them. Fan Shengmei, carrying a bag of snacks, said as she walked, "This trip was really worth it! So many things were on sale, I saved a lot of money."

Qiu Yingying carried rice and pork belly, her steps light and quick: "Yes, I can make you braised pork rice tomorrow."

Back in apartment 2202, the two sorted their belongings. Rice and seasonings went into the kitchen cabinets, vegetables and meat into the refrigerator, and snacks were placed on the coffee table in the living room. Fan Shengmei opened a bag of nuts and handed one to Qiu Yingying: "Xiao Qiu, thank you for accompanying me to the supermarket today. I haven't relaxed like this in a long time."

Qiu Yingying took the nuts, put them in her mouth, and the crunchy flavor spread on her tongue. Looking at the warm yellow light in the living room and at Fan Shengmei's smiling eyes, she felt a warm glow in her heart.

This is the life she wants: a life filled with warmth, friends, and hope.

She glanced down at her mobile banking balance, remembering the tasks the system had given her, and her smile widened. Perfect her resume, find a good job; the future would surely be brighter.