Lust System: Harem in Modern World

"Honey, I don't know how to explain things to your mom," Ryan sighed.

"It's like the job your brother-in-law just found for me. I make a little over four thousand a month as a security guard—less than what I make from my scattered investments."

"But you know how she is. It's hard to explain something she doesn't really understand," he continued.

"Besides, this is our money. Ever since we got married, I've been focused on saving and trying to buy a house as quickly as possible. Even if it's just a small place, it'll be ours, our little world."

Ryan's tone was calm and genuine.

He leaned in, kissed her gently on the cheek, and added, "We can't live under someone else's roof forever."

Hearing this, Lily's face lit up with joy. She smiled and said softly, "Honey, I knew I had the best judgment. You're so responsible and level-headed."

Ryan grinned and teased, "When we have our own house, we can do whatever we want, wherever we want. Last night felt like sneaking around in someone else's space."

Blushing, Lily nudged him playfully and replied, "You're so annoying. I always listen to you no matter what you do."

The couple enjoyed their meal in an intimate and playful manner. Afterward, they strolled through the mall together, holding hands and buying snacks to bring home.

That evening, Ryan's mother-in-law didn't return for dinner. It seemed like she was on a date or playing cards, which made Lily quite happy. However, the soreness from the previous night made walking for long periods uncomfortable for her.

Later that night, after a day full of laughter and bonding, the couple decided to wash up. The property management interrupted their plans for some fun in the water, so they ended up taking turns showering instead.

Once clean and cozy, they sat together in the living room, watching TV. Ryan held Lily close, occasionally kissing her, his hands gently stroking her through her light vest.

Out of the blue, Lily whispered, "Honey, why don't we show Mom the money?"

It was clear she still felt a little resentful. After all, her mother's constant criticism weighed heavily on her. She wanted to prove that her husband was far from what her mom believed.

Ryan paused for a moment, his hand stilling against her skin. "It's not that I don't trust her," he replied thoughtfully. "I just feel like it's unnecessary most of the time."

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"Why?"

Ryan's tone was serious as he continued, "Think about your brother-in-law. His family might be rich, but he isn't. Your mother trusts him blindly because he writes bad checks every day. In reality, he spends a fortune on drinking and women, constantly borrowing money for one thing or another. And your sister? She's no better—a total spendthrift. If they find out we have money, what's going to stop them from asking to borrow some?"

He posed a soul-searching question: "When that happens, will you lend it to them, or not?"

"This…"

Lily was momentarily stunned into silence.

The two sisters couldn't be more different. Sophia had drained the family's savings to attend art school and never contributed a cent to household expenses. On top of that, she constantly used Lily's kindness to guilt her into handing over money. She was clever but selfish, only ever spending on herself.

Lily, on the other hand, was too honest. From the moment she started working, she'd been giving half her salary to her mother for household expenses—and still did to this day.

"Wife, this is exactly why I didn't tell you at first."

Ryan pulled her into his arms, kissed her softly, and said, "But since you've brought it up, why don't I buy a gift for Mom tomorrow? Maybe that'll stop her nagging for a while."

"Good!"

Lily smiled gently. "Honey, you decide. Other people might say you're just a live-in son-in-law, but to me, you're my rock."

As they kissed, Ryan's arousal was evident. Holding Lily's delicate, warm body in his arms made him ache with desire. Sensing what her husband wanted, Lily blushed but responded shyly.

She leaned over the sofa, took off his pants, and then slipped off her small vest, revealing her smooth skin. Her face flushed red as she murmured, "Honey, you're insatiable. I can barely keep up with you."

"Wife, I know I might get distracted by stress sometimes," Ryan said as he ran his hands over her now fuller D+ breasts. "But trust me, my needs have always been this strong."

He gently rubbed her breasts with one hand, while the other held a cigarette, exhaling smoke in relaxation.

Lily eager to please, leaned forward and began kissing and licking his hardened penis and testicles.

In the past, Olivia, her mother, had been especially harsh. If there were no guests in the house, she'd snatch away the ashtray to make a point.

She'd always complained about the smell of cigarettes, forbidding Ryan from smoking in the living room, glaring at him as though he'd committed a crime.

It was also the first time Lily bravely took out the ashtray herself, a small yet significant change that made Ryan particularly satisfied.

The cock in her mouth was rock-hard, and as Lily glanced up, she noticed once again how well-built her husband was. Her eyes turned hazy with desire as she lovingly licked the source of her happiness.

Just then, Ryan froze momentarily, startled by the sudden voice of the system sounding in his mind:

"Lily's favorability rating is increasing: 87%, 88%, 90%, 92%..."

"Ding... It is now confirmed that, since last night, Wife Lily's favorability has reached 92%!"

Caught off guard, Ryan cursed internally: Why is it only starting to count now? Shouldn't this data be real-time?

The system responded in its usual cold, robotic tone:

"The system is currently undergoing an upgrade. The data has just been loaded, and initial calculations take longer than expected."

The system paused before adding: "The host may choose to reject this delayed data and forfeit the rewards associated with the system's gradual upgrade."

"No, no! I confirm the data!" Ryan said hurriedly.

"Are you certain?"

"Yes, I'm sure! Confirm!"

"New data is being processed..."

Ryan rolled his eyes. The system, though advanced, clearly had its bugs. It seemed prone to delays when overloaded, and Ryan couldn't help but wonder if it had a personality of its own. Despite its cold tone, it occasionally acted like it had a temper. Is this really the AI of an advanced civilization? he thought to himself.

"Honey, don't rub so hard," Lily murmured, her cheeks flushed. "I won't have any strength left if you keep teasing me like that!"

Ryan chuckled at her sensitivity as she knelt between his legs, her hands steady while she continued to suck the tip of his penis with tenderness.

Suddenly, a sharp sound broke the intimate moment—a key turning in the door.

"What are you two doing with all these lights on? Do you think the electricity bill is free?"

Olivia's sharp voice rang out, filled with her usual sarcasm. But when she stepped inside, the words caught in her throat.

Standing frozen at the doorway with her keys in hand, Olivia's eyes widened in shock at the scene unfolding in the living room.