Chapter 1The Price of the Golden Ticket: A Sister's Choice

My sister and I were both bound to a "Life Reversal" system.

My sister chose the "Beauty System," while I chose the "Genius System."

Unexpectedly, because she couldn't secure true love from a man, my sister lost her beauty, ending up destitute and miserable.

Meanwhile, I became the youngest fellow at the National Academy of Sciences, making groundbreaking contributions to cutting-edge physics. I was even pursued by the heir to a powerful New York dynasty—a man my sister had failed to win over. I had both fame and fortune.

Consumed by jealousy, my sister ran me over with her car.

When I opened my eyes again, we were both back on the day we were bound to the system.

This time, my sister beat me to the punch and chose the Genius System.

"Sister, this time, let me be the top genius in the academic world for you."

I looked at her triumphant smile and slowly curled my lips.

She didn't know that all of destiny's gifts come with a hidden price.

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It was only after Chloe ran me over with her car that I realized she had always regretted her choice.

When we were sixteen, Chloe and I both received a binding system—a chance to reverse our lives.

A mysterious voice told us we only had one chance to choose.

"Do you want unparalleled beauty, or to become a high-IQ genius? You only get one choice in this life. Have you decided?"

In our previous life, my sister chose the Beauty System. She firmly believed that beauty was the ultimate stepping stone into high society.

But when she actually tried to use her beauty to climb higher and see the broader world, she realized that beauty was not a scarce resource.

She was just treated as an after-dinner dessert by wealthy heirs, never able to win their true love.

They were obsessed with her face, but it was only a fleeting infatuation.

In the end, because she couldn't secure true love, my sister lost all her beauty, was abandoned by her wealthy backers, and lived in abject poverty and agony.

I, however, had bound the Genius Reversal System.

I became the youngest fellow at the Academy and was pursued by Liam Sterling, the powerful New York heir my sister had never managed to win over. I had it all.

After she killed me out of jealousy, we both returned to being sixteen.

This time, before the mysterious voice could finish speaking, my sister shouted loudly:

"I choose the Genius Reversal System!"

The mysterious figure revealed half a face, smiling at my sister.

"But, didn't you just say you wanted unparalleled beauty?

"The system is born from your inner desires. Do you truly want to become a genius?"

My sister was greedy and eager: "Yes, yes, yes, I want to be a genius this time!"

"Intelligence is way more important than beauty!"

The mysterious figure pondered for a moment, then looked at me:

"And what about you?"

Seeing the mysterious figure actually asking for my opinion, my sister suddenly lunged forward and snatched the colorful orb from the figure's right hand.

The moment the orb touched her, it merged with her.

My sister's eyes filled with wild joy: "This is great! This time, the fame, the fortune, the chance to be pursued by Liam Sterling—it's all mine!"

The mysterious figure didn't move; their smile only grew warmer.

"You can only bind the Beauty Reversal System now."

After shoving the other orb into my hands, the figure slowly became transparent and gradually disappeared.

"The gifts bestowed by destiny have been handed over to you. Please complete your tasks diligently, Hosts, and enjoy a happy life."

My sister focused all her attention on her newly bound system. She looked up and gave me a cold sneer:

"You enjoyed so many benefits in your past life, Sister. It's my turn this time."

I looked at her, slowly curling my lips, and didn't say a word.

Chloe still didn't know that the so-called gifts bestowed by destiny were not without a price tag.

Even with a machine to help you, you still have to put in the work.