Don't show off your wealth

“Phew!” Zhao Dongchuan let out a long breath!

He had been poring over the self-study series of mathematics, physics, and chemistry for almost a year, and he had finally finished it. From now on, he would only need to review it occasionally.

Thanks to the system's pen, all the exercises he had done and the problem-solving methods were deeply etched in his mind, so he basically wouldn't forget them.

1976 was almost here, and the "Gang of Four" was about to fall. By then, the situation would gradually improve, the common people would slowly see hope, and once the college entrance examination resumed, he would be able to...

Zhao Dongchuan closed his books and carefully put away the self-study series of mathematics, physics, and chemistry that had accompanied him for so long. It contained many of his marks and notes.

He had been busy these past few days and hadn't had time to rest. He planned to relax properly and treat himself to a delicious meal.

After changing into a thicker set of clothes, Zhao Dongchuan left his dormitory with his bag.

Outside, a cold north wind was blowing, and occasional drizzles fell. Zhao Dongchuan wasn't afraid, though. His personal attributes had undergone a significant change through the system's rice and the practice of Five Animal Frolics and "Qi Refining Introduction."

[Host: Zhao Dongchuan]

[Age: 18]

[Gender: Male]

[Race: Human]

[Constitution: 2, Intelligence: 1.5, Agility: 2, Strength: 2, Free Attribute Points: 0]

At the same time, many items and skills had been added to the system's item bar.

[Items: 1 pen (Study hard, improve every day), 50 jin of rice (Rich in nutrition, everything tastes good), 0.8 rolls of toilet paper (Very soft and skin-friendly), Glasses (Wear them, and you'll be like a different person), Pet medicine (It can cure any animal), Storage Ring (Contains 10 cubic meters of space, upgradeable), Information Card (If you don't read it, no one knows what's inside!), Teleportation Bracelet (A high-tech product from the future, leave a coordinate, and you can arrive anytime!)]

[Skills: Cooking (Apprentice level, common home-cooked meals, upgradeable), Seizing Skill (Beginner, easily handles less than 10 people), Breath Concealment Technique (As long as you don't make a sound, you won't be discovered), Basic Lightness Skill (Essential for climbing walls, entering courtyards, parkour, and showing off), Basic Chinese Medicine (Except for difficult and complicated diseases, you can try everything else!), Hypnotism (Irresistible to those with weak willpower!)]

[Cultivation Methods: 1 copy of Five Animal Frolics (Going further and further down the path of a beast), "Basic Qi Cultivation" (Entering Qi cultivation, laying a good foundation)]

These were all treasures and skills that had come from the system's treasure chests. The Storage Ring also contained many supplies he had purchased, as well as money and tickets, a batch of electronic watches he hadn't had time to digest, and the grain and valuables, along with a few old bicycles, he had plundered from Hei Lao Da.

The Spring Festival was approaching, and he was thinking of giving Sun Shaoan an old bicycle as a wedding gift, but he still needed to think of a suitable reason, otherwise, it would be difficult to present it.

Zhao Dongchuan looked at the full system item bar and Storage Ring, feeling a surge of happiness, hehehe!

He was now a wealthy man in his own right, mainly because those treasures had made him a "cheater"!

Putting on his system glasses, he arrived at a state-run restaurant and ordered a table full of dishes. Zhao Dongchuan transformed into an eating machine; since he had changed his identity, no one recognized him, so he could eat whatever he wanted.

After eating the last meat bun, Zhao Dongchuan patted his stomach with satisfaction.

“Hmm, I’m about seven-tenths full, that’s enough, let’s go!”

Zhao Dongchuan paid for the meal and the tickets, then left the restaurant.

What he didn't expect, however, was that he had indeed shown off his wealth, and a tail was following him.

He wasn't in a hurry and just strolled leisurely down the street. He wanted to see what this guy was up to!

He came to a small garden, found a bench, wiped off the water with his sleeve, and sat down.

He looked "idle" and carefree.

A moment later, a short man in coarse linen clothes sauntered over and sat on the other side of the bench, striking up a conversation: "Brother, where are you from?"

Zhao Dongchuan pretended to be a little scared and said, "I'm from right here!"

Hearing his accent, the man knew Zhao Dongchuan was lying and secretly nodded to himself, thinking that an outsider was easier to fleece.

He was about to say something more, but Zhao Dongchuan, still pretending to be scared, got up to leave.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't go, let's chat some more!" The man saw this and tried to grab him.

Zhao Dongchuan didn't listen and just ran.

This made the man furious. The fat sheep he had just found couldn't be allowed to escape, so he quickly chased after him.

He didn't know what was going on, but Zhao Dongchuan, in his panic, ran into a dead end, getting more and more off the beaten path.

"Run, why don't you run!" The man panted and said fiercely.

Zhao Dongchuan was in a playful mood at this moment and secretly held his breath, making his face turn red.

"What do you want to do?" he said, pretending to be scared.

"Kid, I originally wanted to chat with you a bit longer, but you ran off, making me exhausted. How about this, pay me a hundred or eighty yuan, and I'll let you go. Otherwise, don't blame me, Huang Laosan, for being impolite!" The man named Huang Laosan pulled out a dagger from his pocket and said, gesturing with it.

"I don't have any money..."

"No money? Don't think I don't know. I saw it with my own eyes, you had meat, you had chicken, a table full of dishes that cost almost ten yuan. You're telling me you don't have money? Be honest, hand it over!" Huang Laosan held the dagger and slowly approached Zhao Dongchuan, making a gesture as if to stab him.

Zhao Dongchuan pulled out a dime from his pocket and handed it over, trembling, saying, "I just used it all for dinner, this is all that's left!"

"Pah, who are you trying to fool? Don't move, I'll search you!" With that, he held the dagger in one hand and reached out to search his pocket with the other.

Zhao Dongchuan felt it was about time and didn't want to play with him anymore, so he grabbed Huang Laosan's outstretched hand and flung him into the alley.

With a "thud," Huang Laosan fell face-first into the mud.

"Ouch, you... you... you..." At this point, he was in too much pain to speak a complete sentence.

Zhao Dongchuan clapped his hands and said, leaning in, "What? What did you say?"

Huang Laosan struggled to his feet, picked up the dagger that had fallen to the ground, and lunged at Zhao Dongchuan.

Zhao Dongchuan dodged, tripped him, and oh ho, Huang Laosan fell again!

After two heavy falls, Huang Laosan was bruised and swollen, with blood at the corners of his mouth.

He already understood that he had run into a tough opponent this time. He had thought it was a rich young master he could fleece, but he had failed!

He got up, intending to escape.

Zhao Dongchuan kicked him in the backside, sending him sprawling to the ground.

"Did I tell you to leave?"

"Sir, sir, it was my fault for not recognizing your greatness, please spare me!" Huang Laosan pleaded with a mournful face.

"Sparing you, it's not impossible, but, you have to help me with something!"

"Elder brother, never mind one favor, ten favors are fine, just tell me, I'll definitely do it!" Huang Laosan quickly said.

"It's nothing much, I just hope you can help me with an experiment!" Zhao Dongchuan chuckled and slowly said. (Dear readers, guess what he wants to do?)