In the past two years, Xu Zifan bought a villa on a hillside and built a private laboratory in the basement, where he conducts his secret research. He usually studies and discusses with other outstanding scientists, which greatly helps him absorb the theoretical knowledge in his mind, and thus he can develop better results in his own laboratory, making rapid progress.
He bound the superstar system using quantum trapping techniques and brought it home to his laboratory. Every part of his laboratory was made of special materials. Once inside, he released the system, letting it move freely, with its location only displayed on a tablet screen.
[How are you going to study me? I have no questions.]
"We'll have to study it to know. Of course, it would be even better if you could answer some of my questions. I'm very interested in the technology of your plane."Xu Zifan thought of interdimensional travel, looked up at the System's location, and asked, "If you have enough energy, can you go back?"
[I don't know Dao, I have no need to go back. My existence is only to assist others.]
Xu Zifan received a message on his phone. He opened it and saw Xia Shuangshuang's time of death, whichmatched the time Yao Kexin had visited him. Xia Shuangshuang's cause of death was unquestionable, so the System's statement about needing the host to unbind before escaping was probably true. He opened his latest intelligent System, which he had researched, and began comparing various data points with the Superstar System, recording them. He casually asked Dao, "Can you only assist people in becoming stars? If you upgrade, what will you upgrade to? What functions will you add?"
Seeing that he seemed to have no intention of harming or destroying it, System truthfully replied to Dao: "[I am a superstar system specifically designed for celebrities. If you want to use it for other purposes, you need to modify the System, or you can choose an upgrade direction during my upgrade process. For example, a home system, a business system, a lifestyle system, and many others. The System will absorb all available professional knowledge from the network to upgrade itself, becoming a more advancedauxiliary system, better suited to the host's lifestyle.]"
Xu Zifan nodded. "This design is quite humane. First, you study hard and make progress. After reaching a certain level, many years have passed, so you can consider shifting your focus to family or enjoying life. Not bad."
[This is the culmination of our planet's official research, including military systems, agriculturalsystems, and more. Everyone can purchase their ownsystem. I am not a harmful substance. I actively sought a host because there is no government to match me in your plane. I was created to make the best use of my resources, which is why I chose a hostin the Entertainment Industry. Unfortunately, my first attempt at cooperating with a host failed.]
Listening to the System speak, Xu Zifan sensed that itindeed had an official feel to it, like a legitimate auxiliary system. Judging from its words, its choice of the dying Xia Shuangshuang was likely because this plane lacked such an intelligent system, and it didn't want to act rashly and be sent for research, hence its choice of a dying person. But how did it manage to return to so many years ago?
Xu Zifan thought this to himself, but couldn't bring himself to ask directly. No one in this world should know. Xia Shuangshuang Regarding Rebirth, he cautiously probed Dao: "Since you can perform quantum transformations, can you create a Void Space and travel through time? Scientists have many ideas about these things, and we all believe they can be realized. Have they been realized on your planet?"
[On my planet, everyone has a spatial nexus; the system doesn't need to have this function. Time travel is forbidden; the technology is there, but no one can do it. However, I've discovered that your plane'sdomain structure is different from ours. I can travel through time and create consciousness spaces; perhaps after an upgrade, I'll be able to create true space.]
"How did you do that? Tell me about it. I think we should be friends. I'm the scientist in the world who can understand and accept you the most."
Under Xu Zifan's warm smile and guidance, the System began to share some of the limited scientific knowledge stored within it. Even this small amount of information about high-tech planets was a significant boost for Xu Zifan. Coupled with the System'sdetailed explanations of time travel and the creation of consciousness spaces, Xu Zifan benefited immensely. There were many things he couldn't yet understand, but that didn't stop him from firmly memorizing this knowledge. Perhaps one day in the future, he would be able to achieve results surpassing everyone else!
They talked for days on end, with Xu Zifan eating and sleeping in the lab. Their wariness of each other gradually decreased. Xu Zifan even asked how the System and the human Soul were bound, discovering that the System was bound to the Soul —a substance, or rather, a magnetic field. When a person died, the magnetic field disappeared, and the Systemnaturally regained its freedom. Their planet's official design also included a clause that the System could not actively request to unbind, but the host could unbind at any time without harming either party. Xia Shuangshuang died after unbinding simply because she was destined to die when bound to the System; she was simply returning to her original fate. If someone were alive and well, they would continue living as before after unbinding.
Xu Zifan approached Yao Kexin and explained the Superstar System to her in detail, then let her choose whether or not to bind to it. Yao Kexin returned to the film set and considered it while filming. After filming a night scene, she returned to her hotel at 3 AM and still had to memorize her lines for an hour. Finally, Yao Kexin made up her mind. If binding to the Systemcould provide her with endless time, then of course she would bind to it! She wanted to stand at the pinnacle of the Entertainment Industry, and the Superstar System could help her!
The binding of Yao Kexin and the System took place in Xu Zifan's home laboratory. Xu Zifan monitored and recorded the data throughout the process. From then on, the Superstar System became Yao Kexin's auxiliary System. Yao Kexin was finally able to get enough rest every night. She had the System scan her script, and then repeatedly memorized it in her consciousness space until she was familiar with it. When she came out, it was exactly the time she had just closed her eyes; the time hadn't changed at all.
So she not only can memorize lines at night but also use her consciousness space anywhere during the day. She can even practice parts she didn't do well several times during retakes, appearing to everyone as someone who understands things instantly, with exceptional talent and natural flair. If a scene requires dance, martial arts, calligraphy, or playing an instrument, she can practice repeatedly in her consciousness space until she meets the director's requirements, eliminating the need for a stunt double and gaining greater recognition. In her daily life, theSystem also functions as a memo pad, address book, facial recognition system, and more, constantly reminding her and making her seem much more tactful and diplomatic in her interactions with others.
Xu Zifan had been observing them, monitoring Yao Kexin's body and System data weekly to check for any abnormalities and to provide evidence for his research. The facts showed that the Superstar System truly was an auxiliary System; Yao Kexin had used it to its fullest potential, maximizing its effectiveness!
Yao Kexin's acting skills improved by leaps and bounds, and she actually had more time to rest. With better health and a more radiant appearance, coupled with the System rewards she received for each skill advancement, she became better in every aspect. In just two years, she became one of the most popular and accomplished actresses in China, winning numerous Best Actress awards. Then she ventured into the international film scene, establishing herself firmly in three years and becoming the only Chinese actress to achieve international fame.
Over the past five years, Xu Zifan has also gained a lot of inspiration from the Superstar system, researching and developing even better things in the technology lab, contributing to the country time and time again. When Yao Kexin turned thirty, they got married. The two very busy people held a grand wedding, with most of the guests being scientists and technology developers, some government officials, and others being presidents of various entertainment companies and popular celebrities. Such a scene was unprecedented and unlikely to be repeated.
After marriage, the couple only spent a small portion of their time at home, each pursuing their own dreams and remaining busy most of the time. At thirty-eight, Yao Kexin won the international Oscar for Best Actress, reaching the pinnacle of her acting career. With global population growth, the Superstar Systemfinally upgraded. At thirty-eight, Yao Kexin decided she didn't want to work so hard anymore. After much discussion with Xu Zifan and with the System's consent, she ultimately chose the Smart LivingSystem.
The Life System is actually the most comprehensive. Although it doesn't provide the specialized knowledge of a Peak like a designated major, it's certainly the best and most suitable for all aspects of a person's life. It assists with whatever life requires, and even the prizes are things that can be used in daily life. Yao Kexin believes that with the System's assistance, her remaining years will definitely be happier.
The superstar system received the instruction, began absorbing all knowledge related to daily life, and successfully upgraded to an intelligent living system.Afterwards, Yao Kexin gradually faded out of the entertainment industry, only filming one movie every two or three years. It wasn't that she was tired or anything, but rather that as actresses age, even with excellent maintenance, many roles become unsuitable. Besides, there aren't that many good scripts, so she only chooses roles she likes, purely out of interest.
With more free time, Yao Kexin had even more time to study her system. When Xu Zifan turned forty, Xu Corporation went bankrupt. Xu Zifan acquired Xu Corporation Real Estate, fulfilling his wish as the original owner. He devoted almost all his remaining time to scientific research, making significant contributions to the country. His name is written into textbooks, and like other historical figures, he will be remembered by all. He himself, as he had initially envisioned, mastered this knowledge.
Xu Zifan and Yao Kexin had always had a very good relationship, and their children and grandchildren were also filial and sensible. When he was 85 years old, Yao Kexin passed away before him. He and his children saw his wife off, and after returning home, he went to his private laboratory. He had a premonition that he would soon leave this world as well. After taking one last look at the laboratory that had been his life's companion, Xu Zifan personally destroyed all the results and data inside.
The world's development is a good thing, but forcing growth is detrimental. Much of this was based on his research using knowledge from a high-tech planet, and it's not suitable for this world. As he finished doing all this, he thought of System, who had disappeared after his wife's death. After decades together, he had grown accustomed to hearingSystem's voice.
He used the detector to locate System and asked Dao, "Would you like to bind with me? Maybe if you bind with me, you won't need to change hosts anymore."
A few seconds later, a mechanical voice announced: "[ host, the Smart Living System has been bound.]"