Learning to play games, a 40-year-old woman achieves a remarkable turnaround.

Chapter 12 Reality Integration: Starting with 1 Steps a Day

Yuan Baoya's son, Xiaozhi, was drawn by the singing. He rubbed his eyes and ran over, asking curiously, "Mom, what's making you so happy so early in the morning?"

Yuan Baoya hugged Xiaozhi tightly, her face beaming with a bright smile, and said, "I feel so energized after waking up, like I've been reborn! Let's cheer each other on, Zizai!"

Xiao Zhi blinked his bright eyes and answered earnestly, "Okay, Mom, then I'll do my best at school today!"

Yuan Baoya gave Xiaozhi a loving hug, then gently patted his head, encouraging him, "Yes! Our Xiaozhi is the best! Study hard and make progress every day!"

Then she got up, poured a glass of water for Xiaozhi, and then brought a glass to her elderly mother. While pouring the water, she secretly added some spiritual spring water.

She thought to herself, since this spiritual spring water has such magical effects in the game, and since she can bring it out, she believes it can also make her family members healthier.

Then, she quickly went into the kitchen and prepared breakfast.

After the family sat around the dining table and enjoyed a warm breakfast, Yuan Baoya took Xiaozhi to school.

Standing at the school gate, watching Xiao Zhi's small figure skip and hop into the campus, Yuan Baoya took a deep breath and prepared to start her new task for the day—1 steps a day.

She couldn't help but recall how decadent her previous life had been, as if she had been drained of her energy and spirit, spending all her time at home with almost no exercise. In fact, 10,000 steps a day should only amount to about an hour of exercise.

Thinking back to when I was younger, I used to play basketball or practice dance for about two hours every day, and I maintained a great figure. But at some point, I became unwilling to move.

Oh, I remember now. Since starting my own business, I've gradually reduced my exercise. The mask crisis made people stay home as much as possible and go out less. Coupled with the pressure of debt, I felt like a deflated balloon. I became increasingly lazy and lost interest in everything.

Yuan Baoya walked along the street toward the nearby park.

Throughout the journey, she still harbored doubts and anxieties about the cheat code she had just acquired in the game.

It all felt so beautiful, like a dream, yet the existence of the sacred spring water brought a sense of peace and anticipation.

Looking at the flowers, plants, and trees along the roadside, she thought to herself, "No matter what, I must cheer up and exercise for an hour every day from now on. I must earnestly complete this small goal of 10,000 steps for my own health."

As she walked, she gradually let go of those distracting thoughts, her pace quickened, and the surrounding scenery felt exceptionally welcoming and beautiful.

The sunlight felt warm on my skin, and a gentle breeze caressed my cheeks, bringing a refreshing scent.

There were many people doing morning exercises in the park, including elderly people practicing Tai Chi, young people jogging, and children playing.

Seeing this vibrant scene, Yuan Baoya quickened her pace, walking around the large circle of the park platform. As she walked, she checked her step count from time to time, encouraging herself in her heart: "Come on, 1 steps is nothing, I can definitely do it. Back when I was exercising, this amount of exercise was nothing."

Finally, when she looked down to check her step count again, she found that she had completed 1 steps. She breathed a sigh of relief and felt a small sense of accomplishment.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead, didn't linger, turned and headed towards the market, quickly bought some fresh vegetables, hummed a little tune, and hurried home with light steps.

When Yuan Baoya returned home, she found no one there. She thought to herself that her elderly mother had probably gone out for a walk.

So she went back to her room, closed the door, and lay down on the bed, eager to log into the game. She was on fire, anxious to verify whether the money in the game could really be redeemed.

After entering the game, Yuan Baoya couldn't wait to open her personal panel:

Yuan Baoya, female, 12 years old, first year of junior high school.

Game attributes: Intelligence 16, Stamina 5, Strength 5, Luck 9, Agility 5.

Real-world attributes: Intelligence 8, Stamina 3, Strength 3, Luck 5, Agility 5.

For most people, a score of 10 in each basic attribute is considered A+. In the game, every 3 points increase in each attribute corresponds to 1 point increase in the corresponding attribute in real life.

Current points: 100, earned amount: 100,700 yuan.

"System 9, System 9, calling System 9! I've already completed 1 steps in real life, how do I exchange them for money in the game?" Yuan Baoya asked the system anxiously.

"My lady, click the small triangle in the lower right corner of the amount column to see the redemption function." The calm voice of the 9th Emperor rang in her mind.

Yuan Baoya clicked on it as instructed and indeed saw the redemption function, which showed that the current redeemable amount was 100,700 yuan.

System 9 prompts: "Level 1 system will exchange for real-world use at 10 times the amount. Please confirm the amount to be exchanged."

"9. If I use the money I exchanged in real life, won't I get investigated or arrested?" Yuan Baoya asked with some concern.

"Please rest assured, my lord, when you confirm the start of the game, the system will sign a project contract with you and the game company. All cash redeemed from the game will be transferred to you by the game company, and the company has already paid the taxes on your behalf, so you can use it with confidence," the system patiently explained.

"Nine unifications, this is so fitting, I don't even know what to say to express it."

"Of course, my lady, I am the Perfect Life Game System!" The system's voice seemed to carry a hint of pride.

"Yes, you're the best and the most considerate!" Yuan Baoya praised sincerely.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Then I want to exchange for a round number of 10 yuan, and keep 700 yuan in the game, that's fine."

"Okay, 10 yuan has been converted into real-world currency at 10 times the original amount. You can check it in your China Bank card."

"Okay! See you later, 9th rank!" Yuan Baoya hurriedly exited the game.

After regaining consciousness, I saw a text message notification that my China Bank account XXX had received a transfer of 1 million yuan from the Perfect Life game company one minute earlier.

Upon seeing this text message, Yuan Baoya finally felt a huge weight lifted from her shoulders. Now, she completely believed in the game's realism and felt much more at ease.

Then, for the first time in so long since she had defaulted on her loan, Yuan Baoya took the initiative to contact the online lending company.

Her hands trembled slightly as she dialed the number. After the call connected, she first explained her debt situation, and then tentatively asked the staff member, "Hello, if I repay the loan in one lump sum, can I apply for a certain percentage reduction?"

She thought to herself that it would be great if some of the fees could be reduced, as every little bit saved would be a blessing; but if they couldn't be reduced, there was nothing she could do, since she had been in arrears for so long and felt quite embarrassed, and she should bear the corresponding responsibility.

After confirming Yuan Baoya's debt situation, the staff replied that if she paid off the debt in one lump sum now, they could help her apply for a reduction or exemption. The specific reduction or exemption percentage and plan would require approval within three working days.

Upon hearing this reply, Yuan Baoya felt a glimmer of hope. After thanking the staff again, she ended the call.

At this moment, she sat in her room, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

It expresses both anticipation for the future and reflection on the past, but above all, a determination to rise again.