readytorunbook Chapter 224 Gray and gloomy
Chapter 224 Gray and gloomy
The space was gray and empty.
When Zhang Jianjun woke up again, he was already very calm.
He silently called out, "System Spirit!"
He thought it was a text dialog box, but to his surprise, the content that appeared made Zhang Jianjun fly up.
"Soldier brother!"
It's Qiao Sanli!
But it's just a projection!
"Are you Sanli or...?"
"I am the system spirit. Because it detected that the host likes this image the most, the system spirit automatically selected this skin."
Zhang Jianjun was displeased. "Can you change it? I don't like the way you use Sanli!"
"Sorry, a skin card is required to change the skin, and the host does not have one at the moment."
How do I get skin cards?
"Qiao Sanli" smiled slightly, "Soldier brother can enter a lottery to win a skin card!"
Zhang Jianjun remembered that he also had a lottery!
"Start the prize draw!"
"Obtained Item: Needle"
"This is a divine artifact that the Sage of Medicine spent thousands of years crafting. It is extremely useful! It can increase the effectiveness of acupuncture by 35%."
"Items obtained from the system can be placed in the system space."
Zhang Jianjun was somewhat disappointed. What use was this thing?
"Display system panel."
Silently recite "System panel!"
With a casual swipe, "Qiao Sanli" brought up the panel.
Name: Zhang Liangjun (formerly known as Chen Yu and Zhang Jianjun)
Age: 30 (Endangered)
Dao Heart: Seeking the Heart of Heaven
Item: Needle (already placed in system space)
Skill 1: Strengthen Kidneys and Improve Body Health (Passive, Basic)
The kidneys are the engine of health. Exercise can greatly enhance kidney function. As the kidneys strengthen, the effects of exercise will be better. A strong body will further enhance the kidneys' ability until the body ages and both slowly decline.
Skill 2: The Sour Taste of Love (Passive, Basic) has been temporarily disabled.
The taste of love is so wonderful; the longer someone smells your scent, the deeper their love will become, and they will fear for you even in the slightest discomfort. The effects will increase with physical strength and decrease with physical weakness, but if the skill's influence lasts too long, it may cause irreversible damage. (Due to hormonal influences, this skill is only effective on eligible young women who are not related by blood.)
Skill 3: Beauty Can Change Fate (Passive, Basic)
The lifespan of the host's confidante will be greatly increased due to the influence of the host, and her health will also improve as the degree and duration of contact with the host increase, with the highest possible state being a peaceful death.
Skill 4: Number Sensitivity (Passive)
They have a clearer understanding and memory of numbers and some mathematical logic.
Skill 5: Low Health Resurrection (Passive, Basic)
When the host's health is low, it will consume a large amount of energy to quickly repair its condition. Note: This skill is ineffective against aging!
Skill 6: Medical Skills (Beginner) (Omitted)
Skill 7: Wilderness Survival and Reconnaissance (Beginner) (Omitted)
Skill 8: Combat (Beginner) (Omitted)
Skill 9: Mechanic (Beginner) (Omitted)
Skill 10: Instrument Playing (Beginner) (Omitted)
Skill 11: Life Skills (Beginner) (Omitted)
After reading the message, Zhang Liangjun asked "Qiao Sanli" again, "I almost forgot, my real name is Zhang Liangjun! When will we start the next world?"
"Not for now, the timeframe is undetermined! But you can return to the real world now, would you like to go back?"
Zhang Liangjun was overjoyed. "Let's go back!"
With another casual swipe of "Qiao Sanli," a halo appeared in front of Zhang Liangjun.
Zhang Liangjun glanced at "Qiao Sanli," then slowly walked into the circle of light and disappeared.
When Zhang Liangjun opened his eyes again, he felt the sunlight was too bright, so he used his hand to block the light from the window.
"Xiaojun! You're finally awake! You scared your mother to death!"
It was the voice of her mother, Xu Huifang!
"Mother!"
So much time has passed that Zhang Liangjun has almost forgotten his original life!
After Xu Huifang finished speaking, she started to cry. She wanted to say something but couldn't, and could only sob.
Zhang Jianjun struggled to his feet, took Xu Huifang's hand, and said, "Don't cry, Mom! I'm fine!"
A few minutes later, Xu Huifang finally calmed down a bit. "Nine days! You've been unconscious for nine days! The doctor said you might not wake up!"
Nine days! Could it be that each world only has three days?
Soon, the doctor came to examine her. "Looks like there's nothing wrong. She didn't wake up before, which might have been a slight concussion, but it's alright. The fact that she woke up means there's nothing seriously wrong!"
Serious nonsense.
He didn't know the specifics, but he just needed to give the patient and their family a plausible explanation. The person was awake; what more could they want?
Xu Huifang called Zhang Guodong, "Your son is awake, no need to contact the provincial hospital! Come back quickly!"
The loud volume of the cheap phone allowed Zhang Liangjun to hear Zhang Guodong's excited voice, "Awake? I'm coming right back! What did the doctor say?"
"They said it was a concussion, nothing else serious."
Three days later, Zhang Liangjun was discharged from the hospital. He wanted to be discharged the same day he woke up, but Xu Huifang disagreed and insisted that he stay in the hospital for two more days of observation.
Lying on his small bed at home, Zhang Liangjun pondered his future. After hundreds of years, he seemed to have lost interest in everything.
What's the point of money, power, and women?
emotion……
I don't want to go through that again!
Zhang Liangjun felt tired, emotionally exhausted, and didn't want to love anymore.
I turned over; the bed was hard and a bit uncomfortable.
Money is indeed necessary! Not too much, just enough to get by.
Zhang Liangjun closed his eyes and fell asleep.
The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Zhang Liangjun was woken up by the ringing of the telephone.
I haven't slept this well in ages! My own doghouse smells so much better.
I picked up my phone and glanced at the caller ID; it was a previous client.
"Hey, Lao Hu."
A gruff voice came through the phone, "Those stocks you invested in yesterday have gone up!"
"Old Hu, you've dialed the wrong number. This is Zhang Liangjun!"
"Huh? Liangjun? How did I end up calling you? Hey, Liangjun, are you all better?"
Zhang Liangjun recalled this person; he was a middleman who didn't produce anything himself but sold products under his own brand. The company didn't sound very reputable, but the man was a good person; he didn't act superior just because he was wealthy, and he was easy to get along with.
"Yes, I've already gone back to my hometown. The doctor told me to rest for a few days and then observe me further."
Old Hu laughed heartily, "I knew you'd be alright! I tried to contact you, but I couldn't get through. Your mother answered, and that's when I found out you'd been in a car accident. It's good that you're alright. Get some rest; health is the foundation of everything!"
Zhang Liangjun had no idea how such a carefree person could make so much money; it was truly bizarre!
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhang Liangjun hung up the phone.
Stock trading...
I was still hesitating about whether to start investing in stocks before going to bed last night. Although I no longer have the advantage of being informed in advance, I have a knack for numbers, so maybe I can give it a try!
Just keep the amount under control; it can't be too large. After all, the stock market is too risky, and being sensitive to numbers isn't a magic bullet.
As for his medical skills, Zhang Liangjun didn't want to show them in reality. After all, he hadn't studied medicine for thirty years, and suddenly becoming a famous doctor seemed to have an eerie quality to him!
After breakfast, Zhang Liangjun started investing in stocks. Having worked for several years, he had accumulated some savings. He took half of his savings and invested it in the stock market, selecting three stocks and waiting to reap the rewards.