Chapter 1

"Check-in!"

"Ding~ Please choose the check-in result: Success, Failure"

"Failure."

"Ding~ Check-in failed. You have now failed to check in for 365 consecutive days. After a successful check-in, you will receive better check-in rewards."

Chen Yu looked at the check-in panel in front of him, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

It had been exactly one year and two days since he obtained this check-in system.

However, in this year and two months, he had only successfully checked in twice.

The first successful check-in, being the initial one, earned him a system-gifted latest version iPad, worth over 8,000 yuan at the time.

The second successful check-in only earned him a system-gifted handheld game console, a nostalgic childhood model, worth 300 yuan.

From that point on, Chen Yu understood something.

The rewards from this system, simply by checking in daily, were of very low value.

Moreover, the more consecutive successful check-ins, the lower the value of the rewards.

At this moment, Chen Yu noticed a note on the system.

The host can choose to 'Check-in Successfully' or 'Check-in Failed' when checking in.

The more consecutive failed check-ins before a successful one, the more generous the reward.

This rule was very similar to a synergy in a chess game he played.

So-called lucky star, lucky star, confused mind.

Born a lucky star, die a lucky star soul!

Therefore, after completing two consecutive successful check-ins, Chen Yu decisively started the 'Lucky Star Losing Streak' plan!

Although checking in was simple, just a tap of the finger.

But the difficult part was to persist in failing to check in for a whole year, which was a very challenging test of willpower.

Especially at 100, 200, and 300 consecutive failed check-ins.

Chen Yu had more than once thought about just checking in successfully and giving up.

After all, he just wanted to see how generous the reward would be.

But in the end, he held on!

Until today.

Finally, a whole year had passed!

It must be said that this year had been incredibly tough for him.

From his third year to his fourth year, from being a student to entering society to intern and look for a job.

He refused the financial support from his family and chose to be independent.

But he then experienced countless setbacks, enduring the scrutiny and questioning of various quirky HRs.

Sometimes, he felt he couldn't hold on any longer.

He just wanted to rest well and sleep until he naturally woke up.

But unfortunately, the first thing he thought about every morning was how to pay the next month's rent, utilities, and property fees.

Fortunately, with his strong willpower, he managed to get through it all.

Today at midnight, it was his time to open the check-in rewards!

365 consecutive failed check-ins, without mentioning anything else, a house or a car, wouldn't be too much to ask, right?

He slept soundly that night, feeling particularly peaceful.

At seven in the morning, he got up on time, and suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Opening the door, he saw it was the landlady.

"Good morning, Aunt Li," Chen Yu greeted with a smile.

Aunt Li looked at Chen Yu's messy hair and shook her head helplessly, saying, "Xiao Chen, you've been in arrears for two months now. Auntie isn't heartless."

"But Auntie also has to live. If you can't pay the rent, you'll have to move out. I won't charge you for the last two months."

Chen Yu was taken aback for a moment.

It turned out she was here to collect the rent.

He smiled and said, "Aunt Li, don't worry. I'll move out tomorrow, and I'll definitely transfer the rent to you in full."

He was very grateful that the landlady only came to collect the rent today, even though he had been in arrears for two months.

So his attitude was very respectful.

"Ah," Aunt Li nodded and said, "Auntie can see you're a good kid, but Auntie also has to live. Don't hold it against me."

Chen Yu shook his head and said, "How could I? You helped me when I was in the most difficult times and gave me two months of grace. If I held it against you, I'd be a heartless person."

Aunt Li smiled and handed him some breakfast, saying, "Here, I bought too much this morning. These are for you."

Chen Yu took the breakfast, which included five buns, a pack of soy milk, and an egg.

He felt a warm feeling in his heart.

The landlady was indeed a very nice person.

Even though he was a recent college graduate who had been in arrears for two months, she rarely came to催他交钱.

She even occasionally bought extra breakfast for him when she knew he was having a hard time.

In this era, there are not many people as kind as Aunt Li.

After breakfast, Chen Yu changed into a clean set of clothes and shaved his beard in front of the mirror.

After dressing up, he looked very spirited.

Today, he planned to go out and relax for a change!

...

He went to the business district and took a look at some luxury brand stores.

Chen Yu found that this world was truly crazy.

Whether it was bags, clothes, or a bottle of perfume, these were all ordinary things, but their prices could skyrocket hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of times because of a brand.

Chen Yu came from a very ordinary family, and the most expensive clothes he bought as a child were only a few dozen yuan each.

Only during the New Year, when his parents would splurge, would they buy him a new down jacket, costing about 300 to 400 yuan.

He had almost never seen clothes that cost over a thousand yuan.

To say he wasn't envious would be a lie.

Who wouldn't want to live a better, more materialistic life?

After that, Chen Yu went to look at houses.

Currently, housing prices in the country were rising day by day. Even in a small city like Han City, the price of a house in the city center was several thousand yuan per square meter.

Some villa areas even reached the million-dollar level!

These were things he had never even dared to dream about.

But now, Chen Yu was very excited about the check-in rewards tonight!

Logically, after 365 consecutive failed check-ins, a house in the city center should be a given, right?

At the very least, a car that could boost his status, right?

Chen Yu was quite excited.

After a round of shopping, Chen Yu found...

Compared to shopping, the internet cafe was more fun.

He wandered to a nearby internet cafe, opened a computer, and played a few rounds of Teamfight Tactics.

In the last game, Chen Yu finally got a Lucky Star chosen Tam in the opening, and a free Annie at 2-1.

So, he decisively sold all other pieces to earn interest.

At the same time, he started his Lucky Star losing streak.

"This round, just a few drops of blood, let's go!"

"Damn, only one Garen! Amazing!"

"Damn! Nunu, don't play fake! There's a low health target in front of you, and you go for the other low health target?"

"Damn, another five!"

After twenty minutes, looking at his black screen, Chen Yu's lips twitched involuntarily.

"Too bad, 15 consecutive Lucky Star losses, couldn't clean up the game..."

It was a perfect start, and Chen Yu's three Lucky Stars had a beautiful 15 consecutive losses until the end.

Just one win would have given him the economy, equipment, population, and Nikko to make a comeback with just five drops of health!

But unfortunately, at 5-1.

Chen Yu had already spent all his money to improve quality but encountered a very lucky nine Crimson team.

Chen Yu was almost ready to swear!

Not only did the nine Crimson team have seven three-star units,

But only one one-star Time Guardian.

What the hell, are you on steroids?

One Garen jumped down with 18,000 health and 2,000 attack power!

One slap, and he killed a group!

What a joke!

Chen Yu sighed helplessly, got off the computer, and found a restaurant to eat.

When he got home, it was just nine o'clock.

"Three more hours, feels like today has been so slow."

Chen Yu put down his phone and sat by the window, waiting for the time to pass.

As a 'Ding' sounded in his mind, Chen Yu's eyes widened!

12 o'clock, the check-in system refreshed!

He quickly opened the system page, which showed: Refreshed, ready to check in.

"Check-in!"

"Ding~ Please choose the check-in result: Success, Failure"

Chen Yu's hand trembled as he tapped the left option.

"Success!"

"Ding~ Check-in successful, system rewards are being distributed."

Chen Yu waited excitedly, but the system remained silent.

Just as he was about to ask in confusion...

A long string of system announcements suddenly rang out.

"Ding! Detected 365 consecutive failed check-ins, reward upgraded, starting to distribute check-in rewards."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: Basic bonus of 10 billion yuan."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: One Wealth Mansion · Imperial River Castle Villa."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: One Yihetan Original Villa."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: One Jiuzhang Villa."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: One Dongshan Mansion."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward..."

"Congratulations..."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: 1% shares in Elvoma Company."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: 1% shares in Royal Dutch Shell Group."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: 1% shares in Tianfeng Auto Group."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward..."

"Congratulations..."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: One Rolls-Royce Phantom."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: One Bugatti Vision GT."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward: One Saleen Ultimate."

"Congratulations, host, for receiving the losing streak check-in reward..."

"Congratulations..."