Chapter 002: A Confused Life

However, upon seeing the delivery van and the small shop at the village entrance both displaying QR codes for payment, Chen Jue couldn't help but self-mockingly exclaim: "Prejudice truly outweighs understanding"

After all, having been busy for half a day, the body has undergone significant exertion. Only by replenishing with these meat products and consuming some fats can the body recover more quickly

Upon seeing the unfamiliar face of Chen Jue, everyone assumed he was one of those city dwellers who drove here to fish, and did not inquire further, continuing their own leisurely walks and exercises.

Good!

Next to the temple, there is an open space where fitness equipment similar to that found in residential communities has been set up, but it is too late for anyone to be exercising here

Due to the awakening of the attribute panel, Chen Jue became extremely interested in this training method and practiced a few moves following the actions of this master craftsman

After graduating from university, Chen Jue has been wandering and working outside, moving from Beijing to Hangzhou. After more than six years of such turmoil, he still has not saved enough money to buy a house. Coupled with unemployment, feeling disheartened, he finally returned to his hometown to take a break and clear his mind

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However, even so, this 300,000 is not enough to purchase a house in Hangzhou, unless Chen Jue is willing to buy those inexpensive commercial residential apartments

After all, Chen Jue has this newly awakened attribute panel accompanying him. By shutting the door and researching how to develop this attribute panel, he certainly won't be too bored every day

Seeing Chen Jue watching for a long time, the old man couldn't help but ask, "Young man, would you like to learn a thing or two from https://m.hetushucom.com?"

Intelligence: 1.22

It is said to have been built in the 1960s and 1970s, and in recent years, it has been renovated due to the construction of new rural areas, with plans to create a small attraction to draw urban residents for outings and fishing.

As for the savings in Chen Jue's hands, there are still less than 300,000 remaining

Find a way to obtain more free attribute points

While drinking beer, I walked around the temple and arrived at the dam of the reservoir

Before coming, considering that he would be living in the countryside for a period of time, Chen Jue foolishly went to the bank to withdraw some cash

The reason it is called "boat boxing" is that fishermen practice their martial arts or use their equipment at the bow of the boat, where the space is only slightly wider than a Eight Immortals table. Unlike other martial arts forms that allow for expansive movements, practicing martial arts on a boat is not the same as on solid ground; a slight misstep could result in falling into the water

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Name: Chen Jue

He took out his phone, opened the browser, and indeed found information about Chuanquan.

Both grandparents passed away while still in college, and his mother was diagnosed with cancer when he was in middle school. To cover the medical expenses, the family incurred significant debt, and his father went out to work to repay the loans. During high school, he encountered a workplace accident at a construction site and also left this world prematurely

Chen Jue glanced around like a tourist, observing the familiar yet unfamiliar environment of Chen Village. After many years away, he never expected such a significant change in his hometown.

Having already left the workplace, Chen Jue no longer wishes to pursue any real estate ventures

Over the years of development, the cement road in Chen Village has been expanded to approximately three lanes, with bright streetlights on both sides, directly connecting the two villages above and below

Skill Mastery: Ship Fist Lv0 (3 / 100)

a laptop, a tablet, several sets of changeable clothing, and a bundle of cash amounting to over 20,000

Life in the countryside is inconvenient; apart from those elderly individuals who are self-sufficient in growing vegetables, if one wishes to have a good meal, it is necessary to go to the vegetable market in Panlong Town.

This enhancement is exceedingly minimal, as it only amounts to an attribute value of 0.06. In comparison to a standard adult male's attribute value of 1.0, it represents merely a 6% increase in physical constitution from the original basis, which is insufficient to transform Chen Jue into a superhuman.

Age: 27 years old

Although the salary in Hangzhou is high, with a monthly income barely exceeding 10,000, the expenses are also significant. Monthly rent easily amounts to 2,000, and with additional costs for socializing and dining, one can save at most 4,000 to 5,000 from a monthly salary exceeding 10,000

The reason for returning to this old village house is that after drifting outside for a long time, I feel somewhat lost and weary in my heart

During the day, Chen Jue was busy cleaning the house and did not pay attention. When he arrived at the reservoir along the main road at night, he indeed saw several parked sedans and SUVs, which must have belonged to the fishermen from the bookstore.

As for the dam, several villagers were sitting, enjoying the breeze and admiring the moon, while an old man was either jumping or throwing punches in a clearing by himself

However, Chen Jue's attention was soon drawn to the new prompt that appeared on the attribute panel

Agility: 0.74

This introduction states that this is a traditional martial art from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, with a long history, which was once practiced by fishermen in ancient coastal areas to defend against pirates.

In the workplace, unable to compete with his peers, Chen Jue simply gave up on the idea of buying a house and decided to return to his hometown and adopt a laid-back lifestyle as suggested online

Old sir! Are you from Huangjia Village inside?

Given his own conditions, it is better for him not to harm those young ladies

Nevertheless, it has at least strengthened his physique and alleviated some fatigue. After sitting on the small stool for more than ten minutes, Chen Jue finally got up to open his suitcase and began to organize the items he had brought back.

Of course, after three days of observation, Chen Jue also discovered that the combination of "eating meat + exercising" can lead to a faster increase in free attribute points

He rummaged through the cabinet at home and pulled out a few blankets, casually spread them over the hardboard bed, and after lying down for a while, Chen Jue began to watch the sky outside the window gradually darken.

In the end, a work-related injury was calculated, and the contractor compensated over 600,000. This money was just enough to support Chen Jue in completing his education, allowing him to attend a third-tier university. He also took care of his ailing grandparents for several years until they passed away. With the assistance of several uncles, he managed to renovate the old house, and by then, the money was almost spent.

If one could add several integer values to physical fitness, strength, agility, and intelligence, wouldn't that make one a superhuman? Chen was pondering this in his heart

The working class is bound by their labor, no matter how hard they strive, they cannot keep pace with the skyrocketing housing prices in Hangzhou. Even in their hometown of Wenzhou, with an average price exceeding 20,000, it is beyond what Chen Jue can afford with his 300,000.

The dam is very high and long, with a drop of at least over 10 meters from the water surface. Newly constructed guardrails and ground-level light strips complement the tranquil water surface and the deep, serene mountains. From a distance, it indeed possesses a certain poetic charm.

Chen Jue, like a salted fish, flipped over from the bed, feeling a bit hungry. He went out to the village's small shop to pick up a bag of rice, a bundle of noodles, and also bought some vacuum-packed cooked meat products, along with a case of beer before returning.

Assignable free attribute points: 0.01

"I see you practicing martial arts here, what style are you training in?" Chen Jue looked at the old man, feeling somewhat unfamiliar, and couldn't help but ask a few questions as he passed by

He was originally a junior white-collar worker in the workplace, earning over ten thousand each month while drifting in Hangzhou, and his life was relatively comfortable. However, due to the current economic downturn and the rat race in the workplace, he was laid off and forced to resign.

Otherwise, he would not have accumulated 0.06 attribute points in just three days.

Hehe! You don't recognize me, do you?

Beside the reservoir stands a newly constructed temple, grand and imposing, illuminated by lights even at night. As one passes by, the sound of chanting can be heard from within, although it is played through speakers rather than sung by individuals

On the mountain behind the village lies the Chen Village Reservoir, which covers a considerable area and is surrounded by mountains, offering a pleasant scenery

Constitution: 1.04

This is Chuanquan! It has been passed down from our ancestors!" The old man chuckled with some pride, demonstrating a few sets of movements in front of Chen Jue, occasionally making strange sounds like "ya ya". Chen Jue watched with great interest.

This can still be considered relatively frugal for Chen Jue, as he did not engage in flirting with young ladies or pursue a romantic relationship

However, having just returned for less than half a day, Chen Jue did not consider much and simply managed to prepare a meal to fill his stomach.

The movements appear agile and spirited, yet it is unclear whether they belong to gymnastics or martial arts, nor do they resemble the common forms of Tai Chi found in parks

Strength: 0.83

Having filled his stomach, Chen Jue opened a bottle of beer and walked out of the old house. He drank while following the cement road in the village, heading up the mountain.

Occasionally, a few elderly men and women from the village, along with several middle-aged villagers, come out for a walk to aid digestion after finishing their dinner

Lying in bed for half an hour, I picked up my phone to check the time, and it was almost 7 o'clock

There is unexpectedly an additional skill attribute

As for Chen Jue's family, none of them are still alive