August 22, 2024
Phoenix University Hanmi City, Dragon Kingdom
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Phoenix University in Hanmi City, with its tall and majestic structures and plethora of facilities, serves as the convergence point for all parodies.
However, it's no secret that the average folks might feel a tad out of place there, unless, of course, they've managed to catch the eye of the city's influential figures.
Currently...
Not far from the main building of the academy, inside a rundown baseball club where tables were tattered and chairs were broken, this club had no roof, providing a perfect view of the sky: and an even more perfect target for the crows constantly bombarding it with their droppings.
Under a large black umbrella, now more white than black thanks to the birds' generous contributions of shit, a table lay.
Around it, five muscular men were discussing something serious, the atmosphere as eerie as the club's decor.
The four of them talked enthusiastically.
"Tomorrow, that bastard arrives. He's been a thorn in young masters eyes since yesterday. It's time we remind him who runs this city and put him in his place once and for all."
The first was Li Wei, known as the scared man, who once bravely blocked a sword strike for the young master.
"Sister in law Mu Xiayin only belongs to young master who told him to be a finance of that beauty who had cathes our young master eyes, as soon as he land in airport...We'll lure him to the old warehouse by the docks. It's quiet and isolated. Perfect spot for a 'talk'. He needs to learn that messing with the Chen family comes with consequences."
The second was Zhao Long, the tattooed man, who once skillfully engraved a tattoo for the young master's enemy in an undisclosed place, causing the enemy loss of 'life roots'.
"We need to make sure he shows up. What's our bait? We can't just rely on him being stupid enough to walk into a trap without a good reason."
The third was Wang Bo, the knife man, who was skilled in knife fighting. Previously a chef, he made food that the young master liked and was hired as a bodyguard.
"I've heard that country bumkin out side of our dragon Kingdom all are honry dogs, Trust me, he'll take the bait. We've got something he wants. When he shows up, we'll make sure he never forgets the price of crossing our young master."
The fourth was Gold Tooth Chen Jian, the uncle of the young master, who once took the blame for the young master's harassment of a girl in the academy. He was beaten by the crowd and lost his teeth, but out of guilt, the young master had them replaced with gold ones.
Now, all four of them have decided what to do. At this moment, they met the eyes of the fifth one, known as Straight-Face Zhang Yuchen. He looks like a man and is very scary, especially when he has a cold gleam in his eyes.
His claim to fame? He achieved annoying the young master with his eternally straight face. Thus, he was recruited because the young master wanted someone who looks scary.
At this moment, Golden Tooth Chen Jian spoke, "Brother Zhang, what do you think of our plan? You are the most intelligent person in our Five Tigers. There shouldn't be any problem, right?"
Hearing this, Zhang Yuchen was perplexed.
Just a minute ago, he recovered his memories of his previous life, and now, when he looked at the situation... a young master, a school beauty, and secret finance?
Why does it sound like a plot from a certain novel?
Although he was confused, as a certified kept man and a nerd in his previous life, he really thought this must be the case.
Just when he was thinking, a strange sound resonated in his mind with a "ding." A loli spoke,
"Ding! It's detected that the host has dimension-traveled and successfully recovered his memories. The host meets the qualification for awakening the golden finger. This Divine Destiny Decision System has been bound successfully."
"So, System, are we in a novel world now? What exactly is your purpose? Are there protagonists coming after me? And what does 'decision system' mean? It sounds like the choice systems from the novels I read in my previous life."
Zhang Yuchen spoke in his mind, pondering over thousands of thoughts.
"Returning to the host, this world cannot be considered a novel world. It has vast resources and many divine energies about to be born, meaning there will be endless protagonists emerging."
"The host is just a minor character meant to be crushed in one of these protagonists' stories. As the host guessed, the system can indeed provide help by offering different choices related to his destiny."
"However, the host has the ability to refuse any choice suggested by the system, meaning the host's own decisions will also be valued, though there won't be any rewards for those choices."
At this moment, Golden Tooth, Chen Jian, interrupted.
"Brother Zhang? Why are you looking at the air, is your health alright?"
"What the hell are you talking about, Golden Tooth? Brother Zhang must be thinking about how to beat that bastard and earn merit from the young master."
"Hahah! It indeed seems so. Then I was worried for nothing with Brother Zhang there. I bet that kid won't even dare to mess around and might even shit his pants."
"True, true! I'm looking forward to it. Maybe we won't even have to act at all; he might just run away from the city on his own."
Zhang Yuchen once again didn't know what to say. Planning to scare the protagonist out of the city? Do they not understand the vastness of heaven and earth? But even before Zhang Yuchen could reply and talk further, a beautiful loli in a lolita dress with two ponytails and one crooked tooth manifested before him.
"It is detected that the host was about to make a worse choice in life and was about to become a lunchbox for the protagonist. Choose one of these choices:
[Choice 1 - Suggest various schemes and drag the protagonist towards the dock while actively participating and retaliating against him.
Reward - Earn unwavering loyalty from the young master. The young master would personally present a bouquet on your grave.]
[Choice 2 - Make excuses and escape the trouble, don't play according to the routine and let the protagonist pretend for a while.
Reward: 50 stat points, 10 complete recovery cards with holy effect]"
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( End of this chapter)
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Chapter 2 - I Won't Follow The Plot
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"System, I choose option two," Zhang Yuchen declared. After careful consideration, he knew he had no other choices, so he simply chose the most profitable option currently present, as refusing both would give him nothing.
Now...
Zhang Yuchen stared into the eyes of the four majestic and tall men before him, his heart pounding in his chest as he struggled to come up with a plausible excuse. Finally, with a gulp, he lowered his head, regret clearly visible on his sharp face, and spoke up,
"Gentlemen, I, Zhang Yuchen, regret to inform you that my grandmother has passed away. I must urgently travel to the village for her funeral."
Hearing this, the room fell silent, and all eyes turned to Wang Bo, the knife man, who raised an eyebrow skeptically.
"Wait a minute, Brother Zhang. If I remember correctly, didn't we attend your grandmother's funeral two years ago? And your grandpa also had drinks with us, crying for his loss. He even went as far as to try to kill himself before her grave. So, how could she die again?""
Zhang Yuchen hesitated for a moment, then replied with a hint of desperation,
"Ah, yes, that's correct. But you see, who would have thought that my grandma's fossil hadn't been fully digested by the soil, and this ungrateful grandfather of mine remarried shortly after we left the village. It's his second wife... the new grandmother who has... departed this world."
There was a collective pause as the absurdity of the situation sank in, followed by stifled chuckles from the group. Li Wei, the scared man, couldn't contain his amusement any longer.
"Well, I'll be damned! Your genes are really something else. You're lucky to have such a grandpa. To be able to still move his waist in his seventies, he must have eaten some golden pill when he was young!"
Zhao Long, the tattooed man, smirked. "Looks like Zhang's family old tree still had more vitality than me. If only it wasn't for the young master Chen's task, we'd accompany you to the village and learn a few things from grandpa!"
After thinking for a while, the eldest of the group, Gold Tooth Chen Jian, shook his head and said in a firm and resolute tone,
"Alright, Brother Zhang. Since it's about personal matters... go take care of your 'family issues.' Just make sure to come back in one piece. We'll handle things here."
Hearing them, Zhang Yuchen felt a little warmth in his heart. Although he knew these people were not the sharpest tools in the shed and might even be a bit slow, pathetic, dumb morons, they all served the same so-called young master of the Chen family, Chen Mu.
Over time, their bond had strengthened, and if something were to happen to them, Zhang Yuchen, as a brother, might have to shed a tear or two in their memory.
With those thoughts in mind, Zhang Yuchen stood up, returning to his stern face, and spoke,
"Brothers, if that's the case, then I shall leave. But before I go, I want to remind you: no matter what, don't overdo it. Remember, the young master is kind and considerate. Even if you fail, there won't be any major issues. And as the saying goes, 'It's never too late for a gentleman to take revenge, even after ten years.'"
After a bit more small talk, he directly left the baseball club and stepped into the lively crowd outside. Ignoring the hustle around him, he headed straight for the taxi stand, his mind focused on his destination.
In the midst of the chaos, he flagged down a taxi and got in. "Could you take me to the Taipeng area, please? It's urgent,"
The driver glanced at him through the rearview mirror. He saw that this guy was a little scary with blond hair and a muscular build. His face seemed to say, "I'm here to assault your girl," but the driver was single, so he stated firmly, "200 yuan."
"Sure thing," he responded quickly.
Soon...taxi pulled away, he couldn't help but wonder. "System, are you still there? Are you still functioning? Are you alive?" he asked, hoping for a response.
"Ding! It's detected that the host has narrowly avoided the fate of becoming a lunchbox, and his lifespan has received a temporary boost. Additionally, the reward for the 'first time' use of the Triple D system has been bestowed upon host."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for gaining 50 stat points. The host can change his status by opening his status window. Note: The host can only increase his stats; there is no option to decrease them."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for receiving 10 recovery cards infused with holy energy. Use: The host can use these cards to heal himself and other targets. They can cure any illness except for AIDS."
[Ding...
[Name - Zhang Yuchen]
[Title - Minor Mob Character/ The straight-faced guy/ The Ugly One]
[Strength - 94] Max - 100 ( For humans)
[Stamina - 88] Max - 100 (For humans)
[Intelligence - 34] Max - 100(For humans)
[Charm - 21] Max - 100 (For humans)
[ Superpower - None ]
[Luck - F-level] (Max - Infinity)
[Funds - 10 Thousand yuan]
[Conquered Women - None]
[Mission - Survive the plot of the world; become the last man standing against the heavens]
"Damn it, why is my charm only 21? System, are you malfunctioning or just mocking me? And what's with this 'conquer women' nonsense?" Zhang Yuchen understood almost everything about the system's function, but there was still something he was confused about.
"Ding, no need to ask. Host, it's about time you faced the truth about your own sorry appearance. As for women, they're the lucky charms in this world. If the host wants to boost his luck, he better start collecting ladies with better fortunes than himself, either as wives or concubines."
Zhang Yuchen, feeling stung by the insult, reluctantly obeyed the command and took a long, hard look at his own reflection through the lens of his 125-megapixel mobile front camera. What he saw wasn't pretty. His features were average at best, with a hint of awkwardness that seemed to repel rather than attract. To make matters worse, his expression was perpetually stern, devoid of any warmth or emotion.
"So this is why I never got any girlfriend," he muttered bitterly to himself.
With a sigh of resignation, he commanded the system,
"If that's the case, then add all 50 points to the 'charm'. My strength and stamina are just fine. And as for intelligence? I don't think I'm dumb to begin with... And who needs smarts when you've got a face like that? With charm, all I need to do is flash my winning smile and hope for the best. With a bit of luck, I might even have more chances of getting into ladies' pants."
Soon after the system processed his request, Zhang Yuchen felt a strange tingling sensation. When he looked at his reflection again, he could hardly believe his eyes.
His blond hair now seemed more natural and lustrous, almost like it belonged to a model.
His face had a healthy glow, his skin smoother and more refined, yet he still retained his muscular charm. He looked like a completely different person—more handsome, more confident.
He wasn't rough or thuggish anymore. His cheekbones were now more defined, his jawline sharp but not harsh, and his green eyes, which once seemed cold and uninviting, now sparkled with a newfound warmth.
His lips had taken on a fuller, more inviting shape. Even his clothes seemed to fit him better, enhancing his new look. Where he once appeared intimidating and rough around the edges, he now had the effortless charm of a carefree model.
And this was with his charm points only at 71, meaning there was still room for great improvement..
"Fuck..," he blurted, unable to tear his eyes away from his own face. "I actually look... quite good. Maybe this charm boost was worth it after all."
Thirty minutes passed...
And Soon, the taxi arrived at its destination and came to a stop. Zhang Yuchen paid the driver and stepped out, still feeling the residual effects of his newfound charm.
He straightened his shirt, took a deep breath, and headed towards his apartment building. This would be the first time, after recovering his memories, that he would see his home.
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( End of this chapter)
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