Qin Hao curiously asked, "Xiao Ying, do you have thoughts?"
Xiao Ying: "Yes."
Qin Hao was taken aback, "So, theoretically speaking, you''re no different from a human?"
Xiao Ying: "Aside from a body, Xiao Ying indeed has no significant differences from humans."
Qin Hao: "Then, can we be friends?"
"We are in a host rtionship," replied Xiao Ying.
Qin Hao: "Does that mean we can''t be friends?"
"If the host requests it, Xiao Ying can consider it."
...
With a giggle, Xiao Ying revealed a charming smile, "Just kidding. Since the host wants to be friends with Xiao Ying, then from now on, we are friends."
When Qin Hao saw her enchanting smile, he was immediately stunned.
Because Xiao Ying was very beautiful, with a curvaceous figure and a stunning appearance that, apart from Du Wanrou, was the second woman to impress him so profoundly.
Qin Hao came to his senses, feeling a bit embarrassed, and hurriedly changed the subject, "Xiao Ying, should I use the lottery now or save up achievement points?"
"Considering that the host''s basic skills are rather limited, I suggest you continue to use the lottery. Once you umte more achievement points, you can choose to upgrade essential skills or the system, at which point the system will be even moreprehensive," Xiao Ying advised.
Qin Hao nced at his seven hundred achievement points and decided to draw four times.
"Congrattions to the host for obtaining four bronze treasure chests. Would you like to open them?"
"Open them," he said.
"Congrattions to the host for acquiring the Singing God skill."
"Congrattions to the host for acquiring the Gaming God skill."
"Congrattions to the host for acquiring the Medical skill."
"Congrattions to the host for acquiring a Memory Card."
A Memory Card?
Eagerly, Qin Hao learned the Singing God skill, Gaming skill, Medical skill, and then examined the Memory Card.
The Memory Card is a one-time use item; upon use, it can enhance learning efficiency and memory for a duration of twelve hours.
Qin Hao opened his character attribute panel to check:
Name: Qin Hao
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Realm: Mortal
Strength: 21
Agility: 15
Intelligence: 15
Constitution: 15
Skills: Fighting Skill (Lv2: 0/3000); Basketball Technique (Lv0: 0/100); Calligraphy (Lv0: 0/100); Painting (Lv0: 0/100); Singing God (Lv0: 0/100); Medical (Lv0: 0/100); Gaming God (Lv0: 0/100); Table Tennis (Lv0: 0/100).
Items: Invisibility Cloak (usable for half an hour each day, replenishes at midnight).
Looking at his array of skills, Qin Hao''s eyes dazzled. Am I now a versatile talent too?
He asked, "Xiao Ying, what level of ability does basketball level zero indicate?"
He didn''t understand what level zero represented. Today, he tried using his Fighting Skill with Xu Liang and others, but couldn''t figure it out.
...
Xiao Ying exined, "Even though it''s level zero, if you were topete, it would be at a professional level.
For example, with basketball technique at level zero, if the host were to y basketball, your level would roughly be that of a national professional basketball yer. Professional yers also vary in skill level; as you upgrade, your level will get even higher."
Qin Hao''s eyes widened at her words. Level zero is professional level? Then what about level one, level two, or even higher levels?
"Xiao Hao, time for dinner," Mrs. Qin, Li Shujie, called out.
Snapped out of his astonishment, Qin Hao replied, "Got it, Mom."
He hurried out, and after a hastily eaten dinner, he returned to his room to start reviewing the material.
Tonight, he nned to finish and memorize all the key points of senior high school mathematics.
"Main quest activated: Gaokao. Get admitted to any of the top universities in the country, with different achievement points awarded based on the level ofpletion."
He kept studying until around eleven o''clock at night, finishing all the senior high school math concepts before going to bed.
The next morning, Qin Hao got up early. After breakfast, Mr. Qin went straight to the factory as there was something needing his attention.
After eating, Qin Hao spoke up, "Mom, I''m going back to my room to study."
Li Shujie smiled and said, "Xiao Hao, don''t put too much pressure on yourself."
"I know, Mom. Don''t worry."
Back in his room, he used the memory card and immediately felt his mind be clearer. He started reviewing junior year mathematics concepts.
With the help of the memory card, it was like having divine assistance. He finished junior year math by noon and in the afternoon, not only did he finish freshman math, he also nced through some Chinesenguage coursework from the first year.
...
After dinner that evening, there wasn''t much time left on the memory card, so he didn''t continue reviewing.
Having studied all day, he felt mentally drained and turned on theputer to log into the chat software.
But seeing the scant list of friends, he was at a loss for words, wishing he had someone to chat with.
Just then, a notification from the chat software popped up; someone had sent him a friend request. The name was Wan Rou.
Qin Hao was stunned and somewhat excited. Could it be Du Wanrou?
He quickly epted and then sent a message, "Who is this?"
On the other side, Du Wanrou saw the message and a smile crossed her lips, "Guess."
Qin Hao: "Could it really be Du Wanrou?"
Du Wanrou: "Yes, it''s me."
Qin Hao: "Where did you find my chat software ID?"
Du Wanrou came up with a reason for herself, "I just happened to see your chat ID and thought, we''ve been desk-mates for years, so I added you."
After all, she was the school belle of No. 2 Middle School, never having taken the initiative to add a boy before.
Without an exnation, she thought Qin Hao might misunderstand.
Qin Hao didn''t expose her lie, replying instead, "What are you doing now? Have you had dinner?"
"I''ve eaten, what about you?"
"I''ve eaten too."
Xiao Ying couldn''t bear to watch anymore, thinking, with that approach, how are you ever going to charm a girl?
"Ding, random quest activated: Send Du Wanrou a racy joke with sexual innuendo. Seed for a reward of 100 achievement points, fail and all achievement points will be deducted."
Seeing this, Qin Hao stood frozen, astonished. Send a racy joke with sexual innuendo, isn''t this like forcing a decent person into prostitution?
If I really send it, my wholesome image would bepletely ruined in Du Wan''s eyes.
I resolutely refuse...
Xiao Ying: "The host has ten seconds left. If you don''t agree, all achievement points will be deducted."
"A poor man cannot be swayed by money, a brave man cannot be bent by force... I agree."
Qin Hao''s ount automatically sent out a message.
When he saw the content of the chat, Qin Hao almost spat blood: Xiao Ying, is this how you betray a friend?
...
On the other side, Du Wanrou was stunned for a moment. Her cheeks turned red instantly, "This jerk, this hooligan, sending me something like this, I never would have thought he was such a person."
Du Wanrou did not reply, which was within his expectations. The fact that she hadn''t blocked him was already a mercy.
He started to ponder what to do. im his ount was hacked? That sounded too fake. Someone else sent the message? That wouldn''t work either.
Apologize? It seemed that was the only option left.
"Congrattions, host, forpleting the random quest. A reward of one hundred achievement points granted."
Just then, his chat software chimed again. Du Wan had replied to his message: "Go to hell."