The Most Random System

"That's a damn shame."

Lin Li gave a thumbs up, then pointed to the fanciest-looking toy, "Is this worth two of those damn shames?"

"No need, 2.5 damn shames will do, just 1.25 of those damn shames." The receptionist waved her hand, calculated for a while, then said.

"What a pity, our budget for this trip doesn't even reach one damn shame, no chance for us."

Lin Li and Bai Bufan could only give up.

After buying souvenirs, the group continued along the path to see the remaining animals.

"It's the peacock area," Chen Yu Ying pointed ahead and said.

A few peacocks strolled leisurely in their specially designed habitat, occasionally pecking at the ground like chickens.

There were male and female peacocks evenly, easily distinguished since the ones with the splendid tail feathers were males, while the females were a duller gray.

The peak of male beauty.

Damn, why are male animals always so flamboyant in nature, while humans are so backward?

"Can we see them spread their feathers?" Lin Li asked casually.

"I want to see that too!" Chen Yu Ying, as if pleased to find a friend with the same interest, turned back and raised her voice, smiling at Lin Li.

Growing even more enthusiastic, she quickened her pace a bit.

Standing outside the enclosure, they looked around, but none of the male peacocks seemed intent on displaying their feathers.

So, Chen Yu Ying approached the nearest staff member, "Excuse me, will the peacocks spread their feathers now?"

"It's very unlikely right now. Peacocks usually spread their feathers to court or when they're frightened to intimidate enemies. But peacocks go into heat in spring, specifically from around March to June. If you come around that time and wait a bit, you should definitely be able to see them spread their feathers.

Actually, loud noises or bright clothing can also stimulate peacocks to spread their feathers, but these guys are veterans. They've been in the zoo a long time, and their threshold for being startled is quite high, so it's not easy to make that happen.

Moreover, deliberately scaring them to make them display their feathers is strictly prohibited. If caught, you'll be immediately expelled from the zoo, and in severe cases, compensate for damages. So please don't try it. I'm always watching here," the staff member explained first, then cautioned.

"Oh, we won't do that," Chen Yu Ying nodded.

"Bufan, show your red underwear to stimulate it a bit," as soon as the staff went off to handle other visitors, Lin Li quickly had a mischievous idea.

"Damn it, you're slandering me again. It's not even my zodiac year," Bai Bufan raised a middle finger.

"Who says you can only wear red underwear during your zodiac year? That's too much, once every thirteen and a half years?" Lin Li immediately raised an index finger to deny.

"Why thirteen and a half years?"

"The year of the rooster lasts two and a half years, you're really not sensitive to numbers, can't even notice that," Lin Li sighed, a bit disappointed as he found himself thinking of older brothers now whenever he saw the half-word.

Bai Bufan: "..."

It makes sense and is convincing.

"Bring your red underwear to the court session, Lin Li."

"It's yours."

"If it's mine, why won't you return it?" Bai Bufan charged forward to pull down Lin Li's pants.

Lin Li: "?"

Amidst such conversation and horsing around, the five of them sprawled here for a moment.

But the peacocks merely walked leisurely, perhaps thanks to Lin Li's charm, one even approached him, but nothing more—no sign of them spreading their feathers.

No such luck.

"Looks like we came at the wrong time, can't see it now," Chen Yu Ying said regretfully, turning to Lin Li after squatting for a while.

"Looks that way, what a shame," Ding Sihan also nodded, "But let's go see the next animal."

"Okay."

Chen Yu Ying nodded but wasn't ready to give up, turning one last look back as they left.

She happened to lock eyes with Lin Li behind her, regret in her eyes dissipated as she smiled and said, "Let's try next spring to see the feathers, we'll definitely see it then."

"Okay," Lin Li nodded with a smile.

He really just mentioned it offhandedly, knowing that when you see a peacock, you naturally think of their feather display, but Chen Yu Ying genuinely wanted to see it.

Seeing this, he stopped a few steps later.

"What's up?" Bai Bufan noticed this and turned to ask.

"Need to show off," Lin Li snapped his fingers and then turned to walk away, "I'm going to the toilet, you guys go ahead."

"I'm coming too! I won't let you be alone," the maggot-in-bone Bai Bufan said loyally.

"You better not let me be alone."

Yet, Bai Bufan forgot that Lin Li wasn't as loyal.

...

"Class rep, be careful when taking a picture of the foxes, you might end up with a selfie since they're reflex foxes."

"What a cold joke," hearing the voice, Chen Yu Ying didn't turn but continued snapping photos.

"Class rep, do you know how foxes call?"

"The Great Chu arises, Chen Sheng is king?" Chen Yu Ying finally turned around, tilting her head with a smile to confirm.

"... Crap, I'm even getting outpaced by you on this," Lin Li sighed.

"Because it's knowledge from the textbook," Chen Yu Ying laughed.

"Why are you alone?" Lin Li looked around, not seeing Ding Sihan or Qu Wanqiu, so he asked.

"Si Han and Wanqiu also went to the restroom, didn't you run into them? Hey, where did Bai Bufan disappear to?" Chen Yu Ying was puzzled after confirming Lin Li was alone too.

"Bai Bufan probably perished, those two must be missing, anyway, it's not important," Lin Li waved it off.

"... Oh." Chen Yu Ying nodded.

At least Lin Li knew the difference—at least he didn't pronounce the girls dead.

"Now, there's something more important, their absence is their loss, class rep, do you trust me?" Lin Li added.

"Huh?" Chen Yu Ying looked slightly puzzled, meeting Lin Li's gaze that somehow carried a hint of amusement, and asked, "Believe in what?"

"Do you believe I can create miracles?" Lin Li slightly leaned forward, shortening the distance between their eyes by a few centimeters, and emphasized.

"What kind of miracle?"

"A miracle is just a miracle, do you believe or not?"

"...I believe."

Though she didn't know why Lin Li was asking this, nor what kind of miracle it might be, Chen Yu Ying nodded her head.

Lin Li was delighted. He pointed to the path they had come from, brimming with energy: "Class president, you want to see a peacock spread its tail, right?"

"Yeah, what's up with that?" Chen Yu Ying nodded.

"That's the miracle."

"I already have a way, class president, come with me."

After speaking, Lin Li walked towards the peacock garden, and Chen Yu Ying immediately followed him.

The two stood outside the peacock garden.

Several male peacocks strolled around calmly inside the garden, their splendid tail feathers tightly folded, showing no intention of spreading.

"What do we need to do?" Chen Yu Ying bit her lip, looking up at Lin Li.

"We're not going to scare them, are we, Lin Li? Let's not do that," she added in a lowered voice, seemingly connecting some dots.

The staff seemed to notice Lin Li and Chen Yu Ying, so they approached nearby, casting a watchful glance.

Little Juice, I'm watching you!

But just earlier, a peacock did spread its tail, too bad these two kids didn't see it.

The staff didn't plan to tell them, as it would only add to their regret.

"No need, to make a peacock spread its tail, simply extend your hand, point at them, and command them to spread their tails for you. It's that simple," Lin Li said softly with a smile.

"Huh?"

Having already extended her hand upon hearing the first part, Chen Yu Ying withdrew it after hearing the entire instruction.

Looking at Lin Li again, her clear eyes filled with doubt, then slight displeasure as her cheeks puffed briefly. She reproached:

"You're tricking me, Lin Li; you want me to feel silly. I'm not a child."

The staff nearby also chuckled upon hearing her words.

Lin Li, however, maintained his confident and radiant smile.

He shook his head, looking at the peacocks: "I'm not tricking you, class president. I'll command them with you. Remember you said you believed I could create miracles."

"—And the miracle is, we command them, and they will spread their tails for us."

Lin Li's tone was exceedingly confident, as if at this moment, the world needed to turn according to his will.

His lips curved slightly, crafting an arc named arrogance, his bright eyes sparkling with confidence and assurance, a belief that 'because it's me, there's no problem.'

Then just go ahead and believe.

Believe first! Believe again! Believe until the end!

If it doesn't succeed, it fails!

Thus, after blinking a few times, Chen Yu Ying grinned and nodded heavily: "Okay."

Lin Li's smile grew even more smug, and he nodded toward the peacock garden.

Chen Yu Ying took a deep breath, then as if cheering herself on, she swung her arm in a semicircle, pointing at the peacock that was walking towards them.

She extended her left hand, so Lin Li extended his right hand, nearly touching hers.

The peacock being pointed at seemed slightly puzzled, tilting its head to look at the two.

"Oi, peacock!" Lin Li raised his voice slightly, as if calling to a distant friend.

Feeling Lin Li's volume, her initial shame vanished; Chen Yu Ying felt there was nothing to worry about. What if it failed? Being childish, being silly, what does it matter?

After all, I'm still a kid!

Then her voice grew louder, full of laughter; she commanded:

"Show us your tail!"

Lin Li's left hand held the "Hidden Passion Container," pulling it out from the leg pocket.

The peacock, tilting its head, paused.

Then.

Attracting the attention of passersby with their voices, who gazed in shock—

The peacock vigorously shook its long tail feathers, and its magnificent plumage instantly unfolded. Each feather shimmered uniquely, bearing intricate eye-like patterns, as if countless lively eyes were blinking.

The colors were vivid and dazzling: sapphire blue like jewels, bright green like tender leaves, golden like the morning sun... various colors intertwined like a vibrant painting.

It raised its head high, with neck feathers slightly standing, exuding nobility and pride.

It spread its tail.

—Upon receiving the command, it spread its tail for him and her!

"Lin Li!"

Chen Yu Ying hastily withdrew her extended left hand, covering her lips, and looked at Lin Li with eyes full of shock and disbelief.

But then, in the next moment, before Lin Li could react, a bright smile blossomed on her face, shining like the warm sun of spring.

"It spread its tail!" Chen Yu Ying's voice carried joy and excitement.

"After all, we commanded it," Lin Li turned to meet Chen Yu Ying's eyes, nodded with a smile.

"Amazing!"

[During this team training, received heartfelt recognition and praise from the other team members (4/4).]

[Mission Five completed.]