Due to staying up with Wang Zixuan at the internet café until 2 a.m. last night, Lin Xian ended up sleeping past ten in the morning, only to be woken by a phone call.
"Your delivery has arrived. Please come down to sign for it!"
The delivery guy, as always, was sparing with words and hung up quickly after speaking.
He placed the order just yesterday afternoon—how could it arrive so quickly?
Lin Xian couldn't help but give the courier company a mental thumbs-up.
After a quick wash, Lin Xian slipped on his slippers and went downstairs.
He carefully checked the package to ensure it hadn't been tampered with before confirming the delivery.
Back at home, he couldn't wait to open the box.
As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.
The WXR laptop was indeed well-made. Its sleek black lacquer finish shimmered with a mysterious gloss, and the hardware specs were nothing short of impressive.
After about an hour of setup, Lin Xian had finished downlng all the essential software and games.
"Let's see how it performs with games."
Step one: Launch League of Legends.
Step two: Enter champion selection.
Step three: Instant lock Yasuo.
Step four: Mute team chat.
Death is like the wind—always by my side! As long as it's fun, that's what matters!
…
Twenty minutes later, Lin Xian typed "GG" with a smile amid the noise and chaos.
He couldn't say whether his teammates had fun, but he certainly did.
He was thoroughly satisfied with his new laptop—it ran flawlessly, with zero lag or dropped frames. The gameplay was even smoother than on his desktop at home. It truly lived up to its gaming reputation.
Setting aside the mouse, Lin Xian finally had time to check the system interface.
Host: Lin Xian
Level: LV2
LV1 Privilege Reward: Earns ￥0.2 every time he blinks
Experience: 14,320 / 100,000 (Only money spent counts as experience. Money obtained via loans or earnings does not contribute!)
System Shop: Not yet unlocked
Item: [Rebate Critical Strike Card] ×1
Skill: [Drive a Ferrari One-Handed]
Balance: ￥2,612.20
…
Staring at the balance shown in the system, Lin Xian started wondering if he should reduce his sleep hours. Sleeping ten hours a day suddenly felt like a luxury.
Of course, it was just a joke he told himself for fun.
Eat when it's time to eat, sleep when it's time to sleep. The appearance of a system wouldn't change his laid-back lifestyle.
In the days that followed, Lin Xian stuck to his usual rhythm.
He helped out at his family's restaurant after waking up, went to driving school in the afternoon, and played games in the evening. Sometimes, Wang Zixuan would drag him out for a stroll.
During this time, Li Weiwei asked him out a few times, but he politely turned her down.
To be fair, Li Weiwei wasn't unattractive—probably an 8 out of 10—but she simply wasn't his type.
After all, attractiveness is subjective.
One thousand people have one thousand versions of Hamlet. Everyone has their own aesthetic preference, and that's perfectly normal.
…
Time passed unknowingly until August 8th, when Lin Xian officially obtained his driver's license.
What surprised him was that Yan Xiaoman also passed on the same day. On the other hand, Li Weiwei had failed the second part of the test and was still stuck on the third.
That evening, at his family's restaurant.
After sending off the last group of customers, Lin Guodong walked out of the kitchen, lit a cigarette, and said, "Xian, now that you've got your license, should I buy you a car?"
Before Lin Xian could reply, Wang Hongmei called out from the cashier's desk in protest, "He's just started college. What does he need a car for?"
"You just don't understand!"
Lin Guodong blew out a smoke ring and explained, "The best time to practice driving is right after you get your license. If you don't drive for a few years, you'll forget everything and have to start over."
If it weren't for the system, Lin Xian would've happily agreed.
But ever since the system gave him a driving-related skill, he hadn't been able to stop thinking about getting a Ferrari.
So, he shook his head. "Dad, no need to buy me a car just yet. I'm planning to try my hand at starting a business in college—see if I can earn enough to buy one myself."
Of course, the whole "business" thing was just a cover for the money the system was generating.
"Starting a business?"
Lin Guodong paused for a moment, then nodded seriously. "It's good to try starting something while you're young. Just make sure to do proper market research before investing. And always be careful with contracts."
That was his style of hands-off parenting.
As long as it wasn't illegal, Lin Guodong rarely objected to Lin Xian's choices. He even encouraged him to experiment and explore.
Wang Hongmei, on the other hand, had little say in the matter. All she could do was express her disapproval: "Hmph! You just spoil him, Lin Guodong. One day you'll regret it!"
Lin Xian ignored his mother's grumbling and said, "Oh, by the way, I'm heading to Modu City with some classmates tomorrow for a few days."
The "classmates trip" was just a cover. His real purpose was to shop till he dropped!
By now, his funds had accumulated to ￥230,000. It was time to use that [Rebate Critical Strike Card]!
When Lin Guodong heard that Lin Xian was going on a trip, he reminded him, "Be careful when traveling. Don't try to save a couple hundred bucks by staying in shady motels."
"Don't worry, Dad. I know what to do."
Lin Guodong nodded and asked, "Do you have enough money? I can give you some more if you need it."
"I've got plenty!" Lin Xian waved him off.
Even if his dad gave him money, it'd be at most a couple thousand yuan—nowhere near enough to make full use of the critical strike card. So, he didn't bother taking any.
As for why he had to go to Modu City to spend money, the reason was simple.
Jiangzhen was just a small county-level city in Nan Province—not even a third-tier city.
High-end luxury stores simply didn't exist there. Modu City was the nearest first-tier metropolis.
Spending over ￥200,000 in one go—aside from buying a car—was only really feasible in the realm of luxury goods.
Sure, real estate was another option. But with housing prices skyrocketing, even a down payment would be a stretch for him.
After weighing all his options, Lin Xian concluded that his best bet was to buy luxury goods.
But what kind of luxury goods?
A wristwatch, of course.
A quality watch can enhance a man's aura.
And unlike many other luxury items, top-tier watches hold their value exceptionally well.
Take Rolex, for instance—it was once used as a hard currency around the world, nearly as valuable as gold.
Of course, Lin Xian wasn't buying a watch for its investment value—he needed it for the style.
Think about it: when you're driving a Ferrari with one hand, wouldn't it feel like something was missing without a good watch on your wrist?
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