Chapter 97

**Chapter 97: Anning's Weakness** Su Qi thought the timing of this task from the system was quite opportune, as she was currently in a period of confusion. Unlike her high school years, where the clear goal was simply "grades," university life had left her adrift. Beyond final exams, grades seemed less significant, and it was easy to lose direction and get swept into the vast ocean of gaming. Previously, Su Qi had been busy creating games and making a living, constantly keeping herself occupied. But now, with no worries about food and shelter, she felt an overwhelming sense of emptiness. She had to admit, the system's task came at just the right moment. Su Qi felt that if she were a character in a game, this task's appearance could be seen as advancing the main story, making it clear to players what they should do next. Although modern players often claim to love high-freedom games, some even call for the removal of tasks to encourage exploration, deep down, if there were no guiding tasks at all, players might feel completely lost. Su Qi belonged to the group of people who appreciated being guided by tasks. If the system could hear Su Qi's thoughts, it might have quipped, "lazybones." However, the task at hand was the priority. "Host, I strongly recommend you first learn the 'Flowery Moves Manual' to build a stronger dance foundation. As they say, 'sharpening the axe won't delay the chopping of wood.' This will greatly increase your chances of completing the task," the system gently suggested. Hearing the system's advice, Su Qi carefully re-examined the task description. With her increased intelligence, she quickly spotted a loophole in the task and said: "I see the task description requires me to perform a dance that achieves a system score of 90%. So, as long as you approve, it's considered complete?" "Host, the evaluation is not done by me, but by a measuring device sent by the main system. So, I can't help you cheat," the system replied somewhat awkwardly. Su Qi couldn't help but chuckle. The system even used the idiom "cheat," becoming more and more human-like. Still, mastering the skills herself was what mattered. Su Qi had a strong moral compass and was only joking about cheating. But the system clearly wasn't having an easy time either. It still had to be led by the main system, essentially a working system. Or should it be called a... working-class system? "So, how exactly is the otaku dance score determined by the system?" Su Qi inquired. She had watched many otaku dance videos by various creators. Otaku dances originally evolved from MMDs (MikuMikuDance), which featured anime characters dancing and eventually transitioned to real people performing these dances. Su Qi didn't dislike 3D otaku dances. However, she preferred 2D MMDs over real-life otaku dances. This wasn't purely because of the dance itself or the creators' lack of beauty. Rather, it was the video quality. 3D dances often lacked the intensity, synchronization, camera transitions, and special effects that 2D provided. Many real-life otaku dance videos seemed to simply place a camera in front, start the music, and dance without any camera switches or sparkling effects, making it hard for Su Qi to stay engaged. Even considering her looks, she felt there wasn't much to captivate viewers. "The dance score is based on the system's mirrored actions comparison for completion accuracy," the system explained. After saying this, a mirrored version of herself appeared before Su Qi, and a dance playlist appeared on the right. "You can choose any song, and after the song starts, you can mimic the mirrored actions. Achieving a 90% completion rate will complete the task," the system continued. Su Qi randomly clicked on "Extreme Purity," and the mirrored version began to dance, accompanied by the music. She had to admit, the mirrored version flawlessly replicating her figure dancing was incredibly captivating—the lithe and supple waist, the perfect smile that blossomed with the music, and the subtle, feminine moves left Su Qi spellbound. As the dance ended and the mirror returned to its default stance, Su Qi realized the task was indeed challenging, especially those seductively feminine moves that made her feel embarrassed. "This is a bit tough," Su Qi remarked after watching the video. "Therefore, I suggest practicing a single song. Given your pure-hearted nature, the added innocence effect will be beneficial. I recommend 'Get Tainted with Your Color,'" the system suggested again. Today, the system felt somewhat strange and unusually considerate, making Su Qi suspicious. The only reason for such a considerate attitude from this money-hungry system could be... money. "I don't have any money right now, system!" Su Qi thought of her bank account, which had just over five thousand. "I'm aware, host. Could I perhaps invest a little?" the system cautiously proposed. For some reason, it reminded Su Qi of the hand-rubbing meme from her chat group. "Go on," Su Qi was curious about what the system was up to. "Surely you'll satisfy your group's demand for otaku dance. When the video is uploaded to Bilibili, I can provide you with costumes and video effects support. As for the earnings, how about this arrangement?" the system suggested and waited for Su Qi's response. Su Qi understood the allure of money but also knew that for the money-grubbing system to make such an offer, it must see considerable potential. Uploading a dance video did mean potential rewards but she wasn't a high-traffic content creator. Even with her 6,000+ followers, the tips wouldn't be substantial, especially after platform deductions. Su Qi had intended the dance video to be a thank you gesture. However, the system's suggestion made her see its financial potential. The system wouldn't propose a losing deal, meaning significant earnings were likely. Even renting a costume would cost over a thousand, so why was the stingy system being so generous? "So, how would the revenue be divided with all the support you'll provide?" Su Qi asked. "How about a 50-50 split, host?" the system replied softly. Su Qi pretended to ponder deeply before saying, "Are the costumes you provide permanent or just temporary?" "Of course, they're temporary. My handcrafted costumes are priceless and unique. However, if you want to own a costume permanently, I can accommodate a 60-40 split in my favor. How about that?" Su Qi was stunned by the system's unexpected concession. It confirmed that the dance video had great potential. The system had been behaving well lately, and its terms were indeed tempting. The system sensed the host's hesitation and decided to push a bit further. "Host, if you agree to the new revenue split now, I'll throw in this 'manual' as a bonus," the system offered. The manual's title immediately caught Su Qi's eye: "Anning's Weak Spot!" Just a brief glance at its contents made Su Qi grin wickedly. What a treasure! Could money buy something like this? No way, this was a goldmine! Su Qi's greatest desire at this moment was to make the domineering Anning, who had bullied her that morning, cry and beg for mercy, just like she herself had earlier that day. Without hesitation, Su Qi agreed to the system's proposal, eagerly focusing on the manual. Her eyes gleamed with fiery determination. The system, despite having sealed the deal it wanted, couldn't shake the sense of a rip-off. (Thanks to 'Zi Qingqing' for the generous tip!)