Chapter 5, The Barbecue Life

Zhou Liangmin was taken aback for a moment, but then he immediately agreed with a smile

Zhang Chi smiled and said, "It won't take too long, besides, you need to eat too"

Zhang Chi said: "What could possibly be the matter with me?"

He was quite tactful in his words; in fact, the doctor's original statement was that if Zhang Chi allowed his weight to develop in this manner, there might come a day when he could die in his sleep. At that time, he accompanied Zhang Chi to the hospital, so he was very clear about it

Zhang Chi yawned, only then realizing that there was a hard object under his pillow that was causing his head to ache. He did not take the time to check it and first got up to open the door

Three years is just three years, in these three years I will strive to create, making each day meaningful. The most exquisite flavor in the world is joy in relationships, I want to savor all the delights of life, and I wish to experience all the beauty the world has to offer

Zhang Chi revealed a silly smile; he could sense the goodwill from Zhou Liangmin. He carefully observed this sole friend, noting that Zhou Liangmin had an IQ of 100 and an EQ of 125

The two individuals found a small table to sit down at. Zhang Chi asked the vendor to cut one pound of lamb and also requested two bottles of ice-cold beer that were being offered for free as part of a promotion.

The most satisfying aspect is emotional intelligence, which is stable at 250. According to general standards, a score below 90 is considered low emotional intelligence, 90 to 129 is average, and 130 to 149 is high. His emotional intelligence score of 250 is simply super emotional intelligence, exceeding that of the average emotional intelligence of Zhou Liangmin by a full factor of two

After opening the door, he found that it was still dark outside. Zhou Liangmin looked at him with concern and asked, "Why didn't you go to school today?"

Zhou Liangmin reached out to touch his forehead: "Are you feeling alright? It's already 7 PM, and you've skipped an entire day of classes!"

The alchemical furnace is easy to find, but the true fire of Samadhi is hard to seek. Having already lost my celestial power, where can I go to summon the true fire of Samadhi? I can only ponder this.

In this world, people classify intelligence levels as follows: an IQ above 140 is considered genius, an IQ between 120 and 140 is regarded as outstanding, an IQ between 100 and 120 is classified as excellent, an IQ between 90 and 100 is deemed average, an IQ between 80 and 90 is considered below average, an IQ between 70 and 80 is classified as borderline normal, and an IQ between 60 and 70 indicates mild intellectual disability. An IQ between 50 and 60 is labeled as foolish, an IQ between 20 and 25 is categorized as imbecilic, and an IQ below 20 is classified as idiotic. An IQ between 60 and 70 indicates mild intellectual disability. An IQ between 50 and 60 is labeled as foolish, an IQ between 20 and 25 is categorized as imbecilic, and an IQ below 20 is classified as idiotic

However, Zhang Chi is not entirely confident in his own insight and does not rule out the possibility of errors in his judgment system

Zhang Chi nodded slightly and invited Zhou Liangmin to come in and sit down. Zhou Liangmin shook his head and said: "No, I need to hurry home to review. I just came over to check on you, worried that something might be wrong."

The barbecue grill and a pound of lamb skewers were served simultaneously. Zhang Chi took a sip of the cool beer and gazed at the glowing red coals in the grill, inevitably reminded of the alchemical furnace of the Supreme Old Lord.

He wants to go home to review, he is preparing for the college entrance examination, and he cannot afford to spend too much time even with good friends

Zhang Chi is an exception; upon his arrival in the mortal realm, he resembled a sponge absorbing water, taking in as much information from his surroundings as possible, regardless of whether it was good or bad.

Zhang Chi discerned this fellow's scheming nature and a hint of pettiness; the scope of a mortal's mindset is ultimately limited. Reflecting on the need to interact with these ordinary masses in the future, he couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache

Zhang Chi was eating while listening to the conversations around him. The characteristic of the barbecue stall is that although it is noisy with voices, each table is discussing its own matters, rarely paying attention to what others are doing

The barbecue stand is located less than 200 meters from Zhang Chi's cottage, set up in a temporary shed on a vacant lot that has been cleared for demolition. Standing in Zhang Chi's small courtyard, one can smell the aroma of cumin wafting through the air

Zhang Chi did not stop him, nodded and said: "Alright, I will sit for a while longer. By the way, can you go to school with me tomorrow?"

Zhang Chi then realized that he had spent the entire night organizing things, and perhaps he was too tired, resulting in a muddled sleep throughout the day. It is normal to adjust to the time difference from the heavenly realm to the human world.

Zhou Liangmin felt that Zhang Chi seemed to have changed, but he couldn't pinpoint exactly what had changed. At the same time, he was somewhat worried, after all, this classmate was famously poor and destitute. This barbecue was estimated to cost around fifty. Who would pay the bill later? Would he treat us? Does he have money?

A night of hard work was not in vain; he awakened the memories and abilities of his body from fifteen years ago. Now, he has completely restored his academic capabilities to the level he had upon graduating from middle school, and naturally, he is able to understand positive and negative numbers. He is beginning to realize how terrifying and low the IQ of -300 he had just upon waking yesterday truly is

Zhou Liangmin hesitated for a moment: "But..."

After Zhou Liangmin left, Zhang Chi continued to drink his beer, contemplating the life he had just begun. To be fair, this urine-colored liquid does feel pleasantly cool in the stomach, but it cannot be compared to the celestial nectar of the heavens; such is the nature of the mortal world.

Zhang Chi discovered that his abilities in this regard fluctuated between strong and weak. Sometimes he could clearly see the opponent's combat power and defense value, but most of the time he could only discern the opponent's intelligence and emotional quotient. However, when he attempted to perceive the opponent's status data, he would also expend a certain amount of physical strength.

I brought it, order whatever you want, it's on me

Zhang Chi rarely treats others, and Zhou Liangmin knows that he only has 300 yuan for living expenses each month. If he indulges in a meal, a single barbecue could easily consume all of it. As a friend, it is truly hard to bear. He pointed to the beer that was served and said, "You know I don't drink."

Zhou Liangmin quietly touched his pocket; he only had fifty yuan in pocket money each month. He swallowed and said, "Zhang Chi, I... I didn't bring any money..."

Zhang Chi said: "I drink!" He added two more plates of cold dishes, grabbed a bottle of beer, and directly opened the bottle cap with his teeth

Boss, another pound of lamb!" Zhang Chi waved his hand, the barbecue here is indeed much better than that in the Heavenly Palace, it brings a sense of pleasure that is hard to stop, this guy has never been a disciplined person

His stamina has just reached 10. If we consider a stamina value of 100 as full score, he is currently just a frail patient. His attack power has risen from 0 to 1, and his defense has increased from 1 to 2, but he is still far from the passing line of 60.

From the way Zhou Liangmin devoured the skewers, it was evident that he was in a hurry. In less than twenty minutes, he had consumed most of the lamb skewers, and then spent another five minutes finishing a large bowl of hand-pulled noodles. With a smile, he said, "I am full now; I will head back to review my studies."

At that moment, four burly men entered from outside. Although the weather was not too hot, all of them were bare-chested, their bodies adorned with tattoos of dragons and tigers. The leader, a bald man, had a large, shiny gold chain hanging around his neck. As he passed by Zhang Chi, the bald man suddenly raised his hand and slapped Zhang Chi on the back of the head.

My physique is truly too weak. If I could obtain an alchemical furnace to harness the true fire of Samadhi and refine some nourishing elixirs, I would be able to quickly compensate for the various deficiencies of my innate body, significantly increasing my life force limit. Currently, this is the most pressing issue.

However, it should be noted that upon arriving in the world, various aspects of his condition are still unstable, and both his consciousness and body require adjustment, thus the levels of tension and relaxation are not stable. Currently, his IQ has risen to 90 and has achieved a preliminary stability, which is sufficient to meet the standard of an average talent

According to this standard, Zhou Liangmin has just entered the ranks of the excellent, while my initial score of -300 places me among the most foolish of the foolish

Zhang Chi touched the back of his head, which still ached faintly: "So early, and it’s not even dawn yet?"

Zhou Liangmin was finally persuaded by him, and he nodded, saying: "Alright, let's have barbecue at 8 o'clock. I must be home before 8 o'clock."

What frustrates Zhang Chi the most is his lifespan, which is a mere three years, equivalent to just over one thousand days. To be reincarnated as a human and yet be a short-lived person is truly disheartening

Zhou Liangmin bid farewell once again, as the college entrance examination approached, he felt a great deal of pressure. After all, not everyone is like Zhang Chi, who lives life carelessly and aimlessly, never planning for their own future

Zhang Chi, caught completely off guard, spilled a glass of wine that had just reached his lips all over himself, and his inner fury instantly surged.

Zhou Liangmin smiled and said, "Didn’t the doctor say that you are too overweight? Perhaps you just fell asleep in a daze that day"

Zhou Liangmin glanced into the room and, somewhat surprised, said: "Oh, it's so clean? Did you clean up?"

Zhang Chi said: "Even while reviewing, one must eat. I will treat you to some skewers." The term "lu chuan" was a new word he had just come to understand; it turns out that in the mortal realm, the word "lu" can refer not only to using one's hands but also to using one's mouth. After sleeping for an entire day, he was also hungry

The greatest consolation in being relegated to the mortal realm this time is the retention of memories from the celestial realm, with a trace of wisdom still remaining, allowing for the ability to quantify the physical state of mortals.

Zhou Liangmin was taken aback, and Zhang Chi was also somewhat stunned. Opening the wine bottle was second nature, done entirely out of subconscious habit, and this skill with his teeth was likely honed from past practice