“Debauched Music”

[Now you finally understood why there were so many abnormalities in Mu Yue’s household, and why the family atmosphere felt so strange—everything now made perfect sense.]

[Upon learning that Aunt Mu Xia had never been intimate with anyone besides you, you let out a deep sigh of relief.]

Lin Yuxuan: ?!?

[Because your family’s situation was hanging by a thread, both you and Mu Yue had to quickly decide your futures in order to ease Aunt Mu Xia’s burden.]

[Mu Yue, determined to help her mother in the future, chose to pursue a degree in management—despite her excellent academic record, she wanted to take over her mother’s responsibilities one day.]

[Mu Yue had already made her choice. So what would you do? You choose…]

[a, study hard like Mu Yue and eventually join the family business]
(Unavailable: This option requires one of the following traits: “Celestial Scholar,” “Prodigy,” “Academic Genius,” “Photographic Memory,” “Eccentric Talent,” or “Ten Years of Discipline.” You possess none of these.)

[b, devote yourself to a career in painting]
(Unavailable: Requires “Painting Level 2.” You do not have this skill.)

[c, pursue a career in sports]
(Unavailable: Requires one of the following traits: “Celestial Warrior,” “Strongest on Earth,” “Mechanical Girl,” “Aryan Superhuman,” “Flash,” “Football Girl Level 2,” or “Stinky Feet Girl.” You possess none of these.)

[d, pursue a career in singing]
(Requires “Singing Level 2.” Your skill level meets this requirement exactly.)

[e, enter the entertainment industry with the ambition of becoming the “Queen of the Night!”]
(Requires Beauty: 8. You have: 11. You exceed the standard by a wide margin.)

“Not… you’re seriously only giving me option d at the end?! Why can’t I pick painting?!”

[System: You are currently experiencing the “Random Life” special rule. You cannot use your own skills or innate traits.]

“Fine, but what even is ‘Stinky Feet Girl’ in option c? I’m genuinely curious!”

[System: “Stinky Feet Girl” is a derived trait from “Football Girl.” Description: Your football skills are terrible, but you’re having an affair with your female coach. Through “engaging in inappropriate lesbian relationships,” you’ve secured your position on the team—and even became captain. Everyone must kiss your “stinky feet” to stay in favor. Affectionately known as “Succubus of the Football Field.”]

“Alright, alright, I get it now. I’ll pick d.”

Lin Yuxuan knew she had no real choice here. The system had given her “Singing Level 2” for a reason—it was clearly meant to be used.

And absolutely no way was she becoming a hostess!
Me, Xuanxuan? Never!
Not even in a simulator!

[I choose d.]

[You selected option d.]

[14 years old: With your prior foundation in vocal training, you decided to continue down this path and formally study voice.]

[You advanced rapidly, quickly surpassing your peers. Your grades in vocal class remained at the top year after year.]

[Mu Yue also excelled academically, consistently ranking in the top three of the entire school. Though you couldn’t match her in academics, you believed that with dedication, you might still become a remarkable singer one day.]

[But sadly, fate had other plans. Despite both you and Mu Yue striving tirelessly, Aunt Mu Xia collapsed during the autumn of that year.]

[Aunt Mu Xia died from overwork. She had been staying late every night, handling everything herself despite lacking the skills. Without her husband, she was no match for the seasoned corporate sharks in her company.]

[Yet both you and Mu Yue were buried in demanding studies, unable to help. Mu Yue, though capable, couldn’t balance school and corporate affairs. You, on the other hand, were completely clueless—your pretty little head just wasn’t built for this kind of brainwork.]

Lin Yuxuan: (╬▔皿▔)╯

“Just say I’m ‘busty but brainless’ already! No need to sugarcoat the insult!!”

[You were utterly heartbroken. This time, at the funeral, your tears were real. You weren’t acting—you were truly devastated. Once again, you had become an orphan. You cried harder than Mu Yue did, and she even had to comfort you.]

[You felt as though your soul had left with Aunt Mu Xia… After her passing, you fell into deep despair. You dropped out of high school, returning home to isolate yourself. You developed insomnia, anxiety, and severe anorexia.]

[To care for you, Mu Yue learned all eight major Chinese cuisines—just to get you to eat properly.]

[Yet she never neglected her studies. Though her grades slipped slightly, she remained at the top of her class. She planned to work hard and support you for the rest of your life—even if you stayed in bed forever. As long as you were by her side, she felt happy. You were her “first love,” her “shining moonlight.” She was willing to spend her life chasing the delicate, dreamlike silhouette of your childhood self.]

[Thanks to her meticulous care, your condition gradually improved. Watching the gentle, capable Mu Yue, a sweet warmth stirred in your heart. You saw a familiar presence in her—but she only resembled her mother by a small degree. Her kindness and tenderness reminded you of Aunt Mu Xia, while her strength and independence were the complete opposite of her mother’s.]

“This time, there’s really no obstacle left, right? Is the simulation finally reaching its ending?”

Lin Yuxuan clasped her small hands together beside her cheeks, speaking with hopeful anticipation.

[Though being by Mu Yue’s side often brought you peace, you also felt torn. You began to wonder—did you truly love Mu Yue, or were you simply clinging to the shadow of Aunt Mu Xia?]

“Hmm?”

[This confusion lingered in your heart, filling you with guilt—so much so that you could barely eat or sleep.]

[You knew Mu Yue was a good girl. If deep down you didn’t truly love her, then you had no right to keep her tied to someone who couldn’t return her feelings. To let her spend her life with you under false pretenses would be cruel.]

“That’s true too. If the ‘me’ in this simulation doesn’t actually love her, it’d be better to break up early. Otherwise, it’d be unfair to Mu Yue. Maybe she’d be better off without me. The ‘me’ in this simulator is just a burden—she’d be better off free. Even if I don’t get the simulator’s reward… that’s fine.”

By now, Lin Yuxuan no longer cared about the simulator’s evaluation. All she wanted was for Mu Yue in the simulation to find happiness. She didn’t want her to suffer any longer because of her.

[Recovered and ready, you resumed your music career. With your natural talent (Singing Level 2), every anonymous cover video you uploaded to Bilibili received at least 300,000 views—with your most popular reaching 1.2 million.]

[This was the path from “cover singer” to “band vocalist,” a route you had carefully planned. Only with sufficient influence and traffic would a band come knocking.]

[16 years old: True to expectation, one day at age 16, a newly formed all-girl rock band called “Mimi Zhiyin” (Sensual Sounds) invited you to join. They needed your talent and fame. The band’s guitarist also served as manager. You shared the same dreams.]

[You choose…]

[a, accept the invitation and join the band]
[b, decline the invitation and remain where you are]