Luofeng had indeed guessed correctly.

This sallow woman was indeed Bai Lu’s mother.

When Bai Lu and her mother embraced, Luofeng used the System to begin scanning the other party’s basic information.

However, at this very moment, the scanning System underwent an upgrade.

The specific upgrade divided the unique scores into three distinct categories:

Purity.

Morality.

Health.

They used to be combined, Luofeng thought. But now, they’re actually separated?

Baihua:

Age: 38 years old.

Height: 156cm.

Weight: 37kg.

Appearance: 45 points.

Body: 60 points.

Good Feeling Degree: 60 points.

Purity: 79 points.

Morality: 93 points.

Health: 44 points.

Purity Description:

A score of 100 points indicates one hundred percent purity.

With one partner of the opposite sex, the score is 79 points.

With two, it is 78 points.

A score of 70 points means 10 partners!

At 69 points, there are 11 partners.

And so on.

When the score is between 80 and 99 points, the specific situation will be explained accordingly.

Morality:

A score of 100 points represents the character of a saint, which is theoretically nonexistent.

Anyone scoring over 90 points already possesses very upright world views. They have a proper understanding of money, and it is nearly impossible to influence them with it.

However, this score is highly variable; it can change when the person enters a new environment or learns new knowledge.

Health:

The baseline for health is 80 points; higher numbers are better.

A score below 80 but above 60 points is considered sub-healthy and treatable with conventional medical methods.

A score below 60 but above 40 points indicates serious health issues that require medical care to resolve.

Below 40 points, it is advisable to pick out a cemetery plot directly.

After reviewing the System scan update, Luofeng identified a problem.

Baihua? Is that Bai Lu’s mother’s name? What about her father? Why does she have the surname Bai? According to the System’s scan, her health is at 44 points, which is very bad. No wonder she looks fifty despite being just under forty. If it drops below 40 points, is she beyond saving? As for what Baihua’s specific health issue might be, the System certainly isn’t a medical one. It can’t diagnose her condition, right?

Luofeng tried to scan himself with the System.

My Purity is 76 points? Indeed, I have four... Morality: 89 points? Health: 100 points? This data must be wrong! My Morality is only eighty-nine points? Luofeng thought. He believed he was a good man.

Change it! I want to change the scores! Purity 76? Morality 89?

I can only be relieved that those young ladies don’t have a Purity scan; otherwise, I’d surely crash and burn. But... I seem to be really kind, right? I donated to an orphanage, gave opportunities to poor students at the supermarket, and also helped Bai Lu. And I didn’t even reach ninety points? As for understanding money, I’m definitely full marks, okay? The upgraded System isn’t even cutting me any slack?

After Luofeng finished reading the information about the System upgrade, Baihua pulled Bai Lu over to him.

"Luofeng, this is my mom! Baihua!" Bai Lu introduced.

"Hello, Auntie, my name is Luofeng!"

Luofeng was quite tall, while Baihua was a bit shorter. He noticed she looked somewhat thin and frail.

But it’s evident their natural skin is very good, he thought. It must be because life has been too hard on them.

"Hello, Luofeng, welcome to Bai Family Village for a visit!" Baihua said.

Observing Baihua’s normal reaction, Luofeng breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried she would ask him intrusive questions or treat him like Bai Lu’s boyfriend.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Baihua invited Luofeng to their home.

The Land Cruiser, parked at the village entrance, wasn’t blocking the tractor road.

Luofeng, Bai Lu, and her mother walked along a one-meter-wide path in the village, eventually arriving at a stone house.

Bai Lu said somewhat sheepishly, "The house is a bit dim!"

"It doesn’t matter!" Luofeng waved his hand.

He entered the house with the two women. This stone house was quite characteristic of the area.

It included a kitchen and a bedroom. The lighting was very poor, with only a single low-power incandescent bulb.

Bai Lu was diligently washing cups, anxious that Luofeng might find them wanting.

Baihua watched her daughter’s actions, sighing inwardly.

"Luofeng, drink some water!"

Bai Lu brought over a cup of boiled water.

Luofeng drank it without any sign of disdain, instantly earning a good feeling from Baihua.

"Thank you, Luofeng, for bringing Bai Lu home," Baihua said. "Please join us for lunch. I hope you won’t mind our simple meal!"

"Auntie, you’re too polite!" Luofeng replied with a smile.

Bai Lu chimed in, "Mom, for lunch, let’s have Cured Pork Ribs, Stewed Chicken, Fried Potatoes, and Roasted Potatoes, okay?"

If Luofeng were not present, Baihua would certainly have refused. After all, Cured Pork Ribs and chicken were dishes reserved for New Year or important festivals. These items were usually taken to the market and sold to increase their income.

"Alright, I’ll go prepare it right away!" Baihua nodded.

"Luofeng, you can walk around the village with me. I’d like to visit some uncles and aunts!" Bai Lu said. "The supermarket paid out the annual bonus early—a full 2,000 Yuan—and I want to use some of it to repay the money we owe them."

"Alright." Luofeng nodded.

Bai Lu and Baihua, a single mother and daughter alone in these deep mountains, must have survived thanks to the help of their neighbors and government aid, Luofeng mused. Otherwise, considering Baihua’s poor health, raising a child alone would have been incredibly strenuous.

"How much money do you owe in total?" Luofeng asked curiously as they walked out of the stone house.

Bai Lu was silent for a moment. "I don’t want your help with this!"

"Hmph, do you think my help is free?" Luofeng said deliberately. "You work at the supermarket. I can deduct it from your wages anytime. Do you think you can get away with not paying me back?"

Bai Lu suddenly felt a lump in her throat.

The supermarket job... isn’t that also Luofeng helping me?

"You mentioned before that you want to take your mother to live elsewhere, and I wholeheartedly support that. After all, from what I’ve seen, your mother’s health seems quite poor. When we get back, she needs a thorough check-up and proper treatment," Luofeng continued. "Since you plan to take your mom away, it’s best to repay all the debts you owe. Otherwise, people will talk."

Bai Lu took a deep breath and said softly, "It’s a total of over thirteen thousand Yuan."

"Is there any interest?" Luofeng asked.

Bai Lu shook her head.

"What about IOUs?" Luofeng persisted.

Bai Lu still shook her head.

Just like typical mountain villagers, Luofeng thought. In the bustling outside world, when you borrow money, even from relatives, they might not openly charge interest, but you’re expected to give gifts, right? Otherwise, they won’t lend to you next time. Those gifts are essentially the interest. But here? The interest is probably just a back-basket full of potatoes, right?

"Do you remember how much each family lent and for how long?" Luofeng asked again.

Bai Lu nodded again.

"Alright then, let’s go to the car to get the money. Meanwhile, send me the details on WeChat: list how much each family lent and for how long. Organize it all clearly."

After Luofeng finished speaking, Bai Lu silently took out her phone and began to input the information.

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