Lust System: Harem in Modern World

Lily got off work early and was confused when she arrived home. "Honey, my mom just called and told me not to buy groceries. She also asked me what I like to eat."

This was truly surprising. After her daughter had grown up, Olivia rarely did housework. She preferred simple cooking, often finding the task tedious. In fact, the responsibility for preparing meals at home had mostly fallen on Lily.

The most shocking part was that Olivia had been in a bad mood ever since Lily and Ryan got married. Ryan couldn't recall the last time she had taken the initiative to ask what anyone liked to eat—unless they had guests, of course. Otherwise, it was almost unheard of for her to cook something special.

"Give her a gift!"

After spending the entire afternoon napping, Ryan stretched and smirked mysteriously. "Wife, go change your clothes first. Then I'll give you a surprise."

Lily raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What's so mysterious? And don't waste money on flowers or something useless like that."

Although she sounded skeptical, Lily couldn't help feeling excited. She didn't care much about grand gestures or ceremonies, and Ryan, being a straightforward man, often forgot special occasions like birthdays. As a result, gifts were rare in their relationship, making any surprise a big deal.

Beaming, Lily hurried upstairs to change out of her cheap, stiff office uniform. While she searched for comfortable home clothes, Ryan suddenly tossed something at her.

"Here, wear this," he said.

It was a short, black, strappy nightgown—sexy and revealing. The neckline dipped low, accentuating cleavage, while the hem barely reached mid-thigh.

Lily's cheeks turned red. "Isn't this Mom's nightgown? Why would you want me to wear it?"

"I just think you'll look sexy in it," Ryan replied with a grin.

Though flustered, Lily eventually gave in to his repeated requests. After all, it wasn't entirely unusual for a mother and daughter to wear the same style of clothing. However, the sisters in her family had very different body types, so sharing clothes between them often led to awkward moments.

It was well-known that Sophia had a strong personality and didn't allow her younger sisters to casually borrow her clothes. This strictness had created some distance between the siblings, leaving their relationship less than close.

Ryan couldn't help but admire his wife's beauty. Lily had a prettier face than her sisters and a figure that could only be described as devilish. As she slipped on her bra, Ryan subconsciously swallowed hard. Without thinking, he reached over, unfastened it, and teased, "You're wearing this at home? It's so hot."

Lily gave him a playful look, deciding he had a point. With just her mother and husband at home, there really wasn't much need for modesty.

Meanwhile, Ryan's mind wandered to the task at hand. He calculated the timing of Olivia's return, factoring in her card game and grocery run. To buy some time and keep up appearances, he led Lily downstairs to the sofa.

"Wife, close your eyes!"

"Why are you being so secretive?" Lily said with a mix of curiosity and amusement. Despite her complaints, she closed her eyes with anticipation.

Ryan leaned in for a gentle kiss, and Lily responded passionately, her small tongue meeting his. Lost in the moment, Ryan grabbed her hand and placed it on his lap. Lily instinctively touched him through his shorts, making him burst into laughter.

"You little tease," he said with a grin. "You just want to take advantage of me."

"It's only natural for a wife to claim her husband," Lily replied playfully, leaning into his touch as he caressed her through her pants.

Ryan couldn't help but appreciate Lily's growing confidence and playful nature. She was no longer as timid as she used to be, and that made him incredibly happy. Taking her other hand, he slipped something cool and metallic onto her wrist.

Feeling the chill of the object, Lily opened her eyes in surprise. She glanced down and saw a stunning gold bracelet gleaming on her wrist.

"Oh, it's the summer collection!" Lily exclaimed, immediately recognizing it. This confirmed just how popular the design was.

Her cheeks flushed with surprise as she leaned into Ryan's arms, inspecting the bracelet with delight. But her excitement quickly turned to worry.

"Honey, I've seen my colleagues wearing much smaller ones. This must've been really expensive, being so big."

"The best one," Ryan said proudly. "36,000 dollars."

As she processed the extravagant gift, Ryan pulled her closer, his hands exploring her body as he planted kisses along her flushed face.

"So expensive…"

Lily was shocked, her eyes widening as she looked at the bracelet.

Ryan quickly reassured her, "Gold appreciates in value over time, so it's more of an investment."

Hearing this, Lily decided not to say anything that might upset him. Instead, she looked at him with fondness and suddenly asked, "Honey, is this the same gift you got for Mom?"

It wasn't that she was particularly perceptive; it was simply that Olivia nagged her constantly about everything, leaving her well-versed in her mother's habits. Otherwise, with Lily's personality, she wouldn't have thought much of it.

"It's too expensive," Lily said, her voice tinged with concern.

Ryan playfully slapped her on the butt and chuckled. "That's your mom we're talking about! I'm willing to splurge to make her happy. Don't be so stingy. If she found out you were complaining, she'd probably spank you herself."

Lily's face turned red, and she smiled shyly. But before she could respond, the front door suddenly opened.

Luckily, the couple's clothes were intact, but Lily still felt flustered. Remembering Olivia's disapproving look from the other day, she quickly jumped up and hurried to take the groceries from her mother's hands.

Olivia looked a bit nervous as she entered, but her expression softened when she noticed the bracelet on her daughter's wrist. She had been worried that Ryan might have only bought one for her and neglected Lily, which could have caused some awkwardness.

"Mom, do you like the bracelet Ryan got for you?"

Lily asked, lowering her head slightly, her voice a little hesitant as she tried to make small talk.

"You… you really need to have a word with him about this," Olivia replied, her tone playful but her face glowing with delight. "How can he spend so much money like that? Honestly."

Then, as if remembering something, her expression turned serious. "By the way, where did he get that much money?"

"Mom, I'll tell you all about it," Lily said quickly. "But first, let's go to the bedroom—I need to change my clothes."

The mother and daughter retreated to the bedroom, leaving Ryan behind. Watching the pair leave, Ryan couldn't help but lick his lips.

There's no reward without effort, he thought, feeling satisfied. At this point, Lily's favorability rating had already climbed to 92% (a lover who allows you to do anything you want).

Ryan wasn't particularly interested in the details of the bracelet anymore. What truly made him happy was seeing his mother-in-law's favorability increase to 50%, a 10% boost in one go. It was proof that the investment had been worthwhile.

However, Ryan noticed that the mother-in-law's relationship status still wasn't displayed in the system. This inconsistency made him realize that the system might not yet be fully stable.

"Ding... Mission completed: Mother-in-law's favorability improved. Skill reward unlocked: Enter a Woman's Heart."

"Ding... Your wife's favorability continues to rise. Reach 100% for a major reward!"

Ryan frowned. While he appreciated the progress, he couldn't help but grumble inwardly about how slow the system seemed to be.

As if sensing his dissatisfaction, the system chimed in with a response: "Favorability calculations for Olivia did not begin when you gave her the gift. They started when she returned home and processed her emotions throughout the afternoon. Favorability was only updated once her feelings stabilized."

"Do you want to recalculate?"

"No!" Ryan immediately rejected the idea, realizing the system had a point. While it felt petty to him, it made sense that his mother-in-law's emotions had needed time to settle. After all, she probably spent the afternoon showing off her bracelet and wondering where the money had come from. Patience was key, and he had been a bit too hasty.

Meanwhile, Olivia and Lily spent a long time chatting in the bedroom before finally emerging. Olivia had changed into a comfortable home dress, and even though she was wearing a bra, her movements made her ample chest sway in a way that was hard to ignore.

"Mom, let me help you!" Ryan offered as Olivia headed toward the kitchen.

"No, no, I'll do it myself," Olivia said cheerfully, brushing him off. "You three are so clumsy anyway. Go tell your husband to stop spending money so recklessly."

She gently pushed Lily out of the kitchen. Lily stuck her tongue out playfully and ran to Ryan, wrapping her arms around his.

"Honey, Mom asked me why I was wearing her clothes," Lily said, her voice tinged with embarrassment. "I told her mine weren't dry yet. I was so scared!"

"What's there to be scared of?" Ryan replied with a smirk.

His hands wandered down to Lily's shapely buttocks, caressing her through her dress. He leaned in and said in a deep, teasing voice, "Wife, you're making me uncomfortable."

Lily blushed, knowing exactly what he meant. Their earlier kissing session had clearly left him aroused.