Chapter 3, Switches

After waiting patiently for half an hour, the data panel showed no response

Meng Yan felt embarrassed and thought: If you don't love sports, why are you playing basketball alone?

Only 16 points of energy remain, and I still do not know how to replenish it. If precious energy is wasted on trivial matters such as urination, it is truly not worth it

Getting into university does not mean achieving success, nor does it guarantee wealth.

Subsequently, he opened the data panel again, took out an English book, and began to browse through it attentively

The salaries of graduates are appallingly low, while the housing prices in major cities are alarmingly high

Just as I thought of this, the data panel disappeared from view

Open, close

Not far along Jingxiu Street, Meng Yan saw a "Lianyun Calligraphy Studio".

Goodbye, little friend

At this moment, the girl is sitting in front of the table, holding a brush, and is diligently practicing her calligraphy

"Alright, it's settled then." Meng Yan also wanted to interact more with Xu Yan, seizing the opportunity to finalize matters.

He does not go to work today; he habitually sleeps until after 10 o'clock and also has a habit of skipping breakfast. After washing up, he heads to Jingxiu Street

Jingxiu Street is a culturally rich street associated with books, lined on both sides with antique shops, jade shops, calligraphy and painting studios, musical instrument stores, and more

Tomorrow, I will go to the calligraphy shop to see if I can practice calligraphy

If calligraphy and painting do not work out, he will go to the musical instrument store to see if he can quickly master an instrument

He wants to see if studying English will lead to proficiency

Nevertheless, this jade pendant is indeed a divine object

Life is still manageable, but Meng Yan is not satisfied

Dreams are simple, yet achieving them is not easy

Changing English into mathematics yields no effect either

You invite me, and I invite you; before long, we will become familiar with each other

I need to ponder this and make good use of it! Meng Yan held the jade pendant in his hand, slowly falling into deep thought

This topic can no longer be discussed

After understanding this point, he can finally use the restroom with peace of mind

Open, close

Understood, this calligraphy studio is surnamed Ji

Turning back to the house, Meng Yan felt a bit urgent to relieve himself

Goodbye, brother

Practicing martial arts is quite good, but making money is somewhat difficult

Yet fate has not changed

Meng Yan asked, "Is the boss here?"

Calligraphy, painting, graphic books, musical instruments, and so on are indeed excellent choices. The only concern is whether the data panel will have an effect on these skills

The matter of making money is not simply a question of whether one works hard or not

The education and training industry is quite unique, being particularly busy on Saturdays and Sundays, especially during holidays, and very busy in the evenings, while being exceptionally idle during other times

"Yes, yes, yes, it's you." Ji Xiaomin put down the brush in her hand and chuckled, "I didn't expect you to remember my name."

Only 16 points of energy remain, and it is essential to learn high-value skills that can generate income

The mysterious jade pendant was purchased at the jade shop on Jingxiu Street

If calligraphy can be practiced, then painting should pose no problem

At this moment, Meng Yan was hesitant, unsure whether he should go to the restroom.

Meng Yan has a two-day weekend on Tuesday and Wednesday

Could we temporarily disable the data panel? Otherwise, if activities like eating, sleeping, and using the restroom all increase proficiency, no amount of energy can withstand the consumption

Thank you. Upon reaching the door, Xu Yan expressed her gratitude to Meng Yan once again, "I just moved in today, and the place is still a mess. I won't invite you in to sit down. Once I get everything sorted out, I would like to treat you to a meal, and I hope you can honor me with your presence."

Once a proficiency in urination is developed, it is necessary to expend energy

"It is rare to find a girl who loves sports as much as you do; it would be difficult to forget you." Meng Yan took the opportunity to flatter her.

"Are you looking for my dad for something?" Ji Xiaomin retorted

After careful consideration, Meng Yan chose not to remain in the metropolis but instead returned to his hometown, Jingcheng, where he took a job at an educational training company, primarily working to provide tutoring in English and mathematics for students

Meng Yan, holding back his urge to urinate, conducted a study and concluded that after turning off the data panel, the skills previously acquired remain intact, but the practice function is paused. No matter how many stones are thrown, the proficiency in throwing hidden weapons will not increase. However, once the data panel is turned on, the practice function is activated, and throwing stones will enhance proficiency in hidden weapons.

Quite fun

Proficiency seems to be effective only for physical actions, and not for cognitive memory.

He has a dream of buying a house for his parents in Mirror City, and also purchasing retirement insurance for them, so that they can leave the countryside and move to the city, ensuring they have a place to live and support in their old age

Meng Yan

Uh... and the *illustrated* book, Meng Yan had no idea that there were so many intricacies regarding rice paper. With a bewildered expression, he couldn't help but internally complain: Can I have it medium rare?

The next day, Wednesday

In fact, I don't really love exercising. "Ji Xiaomin said, holding her forehead.

Meng Yan: "I would like to buy some items, such as rice paper, ink, and so on"

Ji Xiaomin

There is a restroom in the room, so logically, one should just go in directly

"I especially dislike playing basketball," Ji Xiaomin added

... ...

Meng Yan was quite surprised, as he did not expect to encounter Ji Xiaomin here

Meng Yan was well aware of his parents' expectations. From a young age, he worked diligently, achieving excellent academic results, and successfully gained admission to university

Upon entering, he couldn't help but be taken aback

Xu Yan gently rubbed the little girl's head and smiled as she instructed, "Xiao Yi, say goodbye to your brother"

To be honest, this idea is quite absurd

"You are ... ... you are that ... ..." Ji Xiaomin recognized Meng Yan, after all, they had played basketball together just yesterday evening, but she had already forgotten Meng Yan's name

Meng Yan's primary purpose for coming here is to purchase brushes and Xuan paper, as he intends to practice calligraphy first

Meng Yan also wants to work hard to earn money

Meng Yan is from a rural area, and both of his parents are farmers from Shibajia, living a life of hard labor, facing the soil and turning their backs to the sky, enduring a life of hardship and poverty. They lack the means to change their fate, so they place their hopes on Meng Yan, expecting him to gain admission to a university and achieve success in the future

But what if there is?

Oh. Ji Xiaomin stood up, "Do you want raw rice paper, cooked rice paper, or half-cooked?"

At this moment, Meng Yan deeply realized that the jade pendant in his hand was a divine object capable of changing his fate. It could enable him to quickly master a certain skill, and he must make good use of it

... ...

Based on previous experience, shooting has a level of proficiency, throwing darts has a level of proficiency, then does urination also have a level of proficiency

The housing prices in Mirror City are not low, and a monthly salary of over 4,000 yuan is simply insufficient for my parents to settle down in the city

Suddenly, he silently recited "open" in his mind, and the data panel reappeared.

The salary plus performance bonus is over 4,000 each month

Meng Yan speculated that the "data panel" could also be used to practice other skills. If utilized properly, this miraculous jade pendant could undoubtedly change his life. Therefore, he was unwilling to waste his precious energy on frivolous matters.

Typically, the company starts work at noon, with a schedule for shifts and holidays