Bab 2: You Can Be Influential Even If You’re Dumb
"Mmm…" The eyelids of an 18 year old man twitched as sunlight filled the room.
He slowly arose from bed as his features were displayed in full view. Black hair and black eyes, a slightly handsome appearance, and an average build.
Getting up from bed, his height rose to that of 1.72 meters, a fairly normal height. Not too tall, and not too short.
Gazing around his room, Lin Shen felt different than usual. His body was still the same, but it felt much easier to use and there was less strain on the mind. His mind however, felt so much more clearer than he had ever felt before.
Usually, in the mornings his body would be on auto-pilot. It would follow the basic routines to get ready for the day, with a heavy desire to still sleep in bed.
However, today was different. He remembered the Rebirth App he downloaded last night. Did that app actually upgrade his mind? Why else would he feel so clear-headed in the morning?
He took out his phone and opened the app. The same simple screen from when he first downloaded the app appeared.
[Name: Dust]
Talent: 6
Will: 50 / 100
Mental Capacity: 22 / 100
Most things were the same, but there were a few new options.
Firstly, the talent. He knew what it was because of the name, but he had no clue what was its use in this app. Aside from moving up 1, there was nothing more notable.
I wonder if there is any way to know the functions of these features. He couldn't help but silently think to himself.
(Host, just tap on the feature you want to know more about and the system will tell you.)
Huh, did this app just read my mind?
(Host, I have bounded myself to you. No matter what you think, I can hear it.)
Lin Shen silently contemplated those words.
So, it can read my mind, then that saves me time. I don't have to beat around the bush and can directly converse with the app because it knows whatever I'm thinking. Wait, whatever I'm thinking?
(No worries Host, system is a neutral entity and has no emotions, so whatever dirty thoughts you have, I will not mind.)
That's convenient. Lin Shen shrugged it off. He was given the answer and it was as basic as that. The app could read his mind and it didn't care if his thoughts were appropriate or not.
He tapped on the talent feature to get a better understanding.
[Talent: 6
Talent is the value of all your stats combined. A high talent value equates to a strong person, while a low value is a weak person.]
So it's like a level. What about Mental Capacity?
[Mental Capacity: 22
Mental Capacity is your ability to think, comprequend, and retain knowledge. A high mental capacity allows for intake of higher-leveled information and wisdom.]
So this app really did affect me in reality. Lin Shen was anticipating the possibilities he could have by using this app. He tapped on the last feature.
[Will: 50 / 100
Host's ability to stay concentrated on a goal, his determination, perseverance, mental resistance, and resilience.]
Lin Shen smiled a little looking at the Will stats. He really wondered what a 50, or rather a half entailed.
Did it mean he was a mentally strong person? Or a mentally weak person?
Lin Shen put those to the back of his mind. He had more urgent matters to take care of. He quickly got ready, grabbed his bag, and headed for school.
He also locked the door on his way out of the apartment. His dad had already left for work so there was no reason to keep the door open for the burglars.
"Oh Xiao Shen! Good morning, I heard your exam is coming up. Study hard ok?" Uncle Zhao from next door was leaving for work when he saw Lin Shen. He was a middle aged man in his peak. He had a high-paying job and a wife to come home to.
"Yeah. I will." Lin Shen nodded his head. Lin Shen really envied his enthusiasm and ability to converse. As for him, he rarely talked and spoke few words.
"Aiya! Still so few words! Xiao Shen, you need to speak up more if you want to be successful in life." Uncle Zhao told Lin Shen as they walked down stairs to the entrance.
"Life revolves around those influential. Even if you're smart, you won't be able to achieve anything by being silent. Look at Aunty Xia's son, Xia Liang. He's so dumb, yet such a braggart. So many people flock to him partly because he can speak, but all he does is waste his mother's money without a care. He knows he's dumb but doesn't care to study."
"Aish. At this rate, it feels like Aunty Xia will have to pay some donations to a university. Such a stupid son…"
At this time, a middle aged woman turned around and walked towards Uncle Zhao.
"Old Zhao! What did you say about my son?!" She barked furiously at the man.
"Huh, you must've heard wrong. I was talking to Xiao Shen here! When did I talk about your son!"
Aunty Xia paused. She smirked, then pulled out her phone from her purse. She played a recording for them to hear.
"Aish. At this rate, it feels like Aunty Xia will have to pay some donations to a university. Such a stupid son…"
Uncle Zhao gulped as he listened to the recording. Such a devilish woman. When did she record him talking?
"Hehe, Aunty Xia, I was wrong, I shouldn't have called your son stupid…" Uncle Zhao tried to placate her anger as best he could.
"Stupid Old Zhao! We're the same age! How dare you call me aunty!"
"What! That's what you're worried about?!"
Lin Shen looked at the bickering pair. He suddenly felt that it was good to be a silent person. At least he wouldn't have to worry about saying the wrong thing.
He decided to just take the train to school. Let Uncle Zhao deal with Aunty Xia. As old classmates, they won't take their arguments too far and are actually just playing around.
He quickly arrived on the train and took a seat. It would take 15 minutes for the train to reach his destination. He decided to pass the time by opening up the mysterious app.
Just as he was about to reach for his bag…
"Hey, excuse me."
PERTIMBANGAN PENCIPTA 
EternallyDust
EternallyDust Not much going on this chapter. I’ll try to do some research and build up a plan for this novel.
However, know this. I’ve decided the direction of this novel. It will be going towards romance and some drama. I am still planning the use of the Rebirth App.
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