13: Complete transformation
The person in the mirror was undoubtedly him, but compared to before, he seemed like a completely different person.
It was still the same face, but the features were more symmetrical, and his complexion had improved by more than double.
The pimples that had popped up from staying up late and life stress were gone, his pores were refined, and his skin was firm and radiant.
His skin tone had lightened by several shades. Without exaggeration, the current Wang Chen truly fit the description of a "pretty boy."
His entire face looked fair, clean, and brimming with vitality.
If his previous appearance was a 72 out of 100—above average but ordinary—Wang Chen felt his current looks could easily score above 85, solidly placing him in the "fresh meat" category. If rich women saw him now, they'd probably want to "devour" him whole.
"Holy crap!!! This effect! It's comparable to top-tier cosmetic surgery!" He couldn't help but lean closer to the mirror, looking left and right like a curious child, even pinching his own cheek. It was firm and bouncy, full of collagen.
After admiring his handsome face, his gaze moved downward. The little beer belly that had once been there had vanished. While his abdomen didn't have the expected eight-pack abs, it was no longer "flabby." When Wang Chen pinched it, he felt a solid sense of "security."
Even his pectoral muscles had developed considerably, almost rivaling those of certain young ladies who liked to "turn their backs" on people.
But that wasn't the main point. Wang Chen secretly lifted his towel and took another look at his "assets." He had noticed something during his shower earlier, and now, confirming it again, the immense surprise made him jump up.
"Nice! Very good!"
After checking his body, Wang Chen went to the bathroom window. Looking at the signpost on the roadside in the distance, the characters were clearly visible. The nearsightedness caused by frequent phone use was now completely gone.
His hearing had also improved dramatically. The noisy voices from downstairs, mixed with animal and insect sounds, entered his ears with incredible clarity.
With such amazing external changes, Wang Chen couldn't help but look forward to the internal transformations of his body.
He first tried moving his body, performing a few simple actions.
As he moved, his joints crackled with a series of "pop" sounds. The lower back and neck that used to ache after long periods of sitting now felt incredibly relaxed.
He felt an inexhaustible strength throughout his body. If someone asked him to carry cement at a construction site now, he'd boldly declare, "I'm the man who earns 1000 a day!"
To test his strength, he returned to the bedroom and took out the only set of clothes he had deliberately kept while cleaning earlier—this outfit was bought last year for a blind date, costing over 800 "a fortune." It was a light blue shirt paired with black slim-fit pants, which had once been his entire facade of respectability.
After putting on the clothes, he noticed that the previously perfectly fitting pants were now noticeably shorter, by at least 10 centimeters. The slightly loose shirt was now stretched tight. Wang Chen felt that if he exerted just a little force, he could pop the buttons.
"Damn, what's going on? Did the pants shrink?" He suddenly remembered all the unbelievable things that had happened since soaking in the constitution strengthening fluid. "Did I grow taller?"
This thought made him want to verify it immediately. He hurried to the doorframe, where there was a mark he had made last year when measuring his height—clearly indicating 175 centimeters. He stood straight against it and measured with his hand above his head. The mark now fell to the level of his earlobe!
Rummaging through the cabinets, he found a tape measure and measured from head to toe. Looking at the 185-centimeter mark on the tape, even though Wang Chen was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but break into a smile.
"I grew 10 centimeters overnight?"
This accidental discovery made him even more eager to verify the changes in his body. He strode to the corner of the living room, where a dumbbell he had bought a few years ago to follow the fitness trend was placed.
He loaded it to the maximum weight of 30 kilograms. Previously, lifting it with one hand was somewhat strenuous. Now, with a casual grab of his right hand and without even exerting much force, the dumbbell felt as light as foam as he effortlessly lifted it. He could even perform a few bicep curls, steady as can be.
"Incredible!" Wang Chen looked at the dumbbell in his hand, with only these two words in his mind.
He performed 50 bicep curls in one go without breaking a sweat or even panting. His arm didn't feel the slightest discomfort.
This feeling was incredible, as if he had shed a heavy shell. His entire being, from the inside out, felt elevated and full of power... "Youyou, bring up my attribute panel!"
"Okay! Personal panel generated!"
host: Wang Chen
Age: 33 years old
Appearance: 89 (can be improved)
Health: 100 (excellent condition)
Spirit: 100 (a god-like man)
Skills: Basic Engineering Construction Skill (LV3), Driving (LV2), Master-level Pipa Skill (not fused), Master-level Dance Skill (not fused)
Assets: 1,408,108.60 RMB
System Functions: Falsehood Becomes Truth (Beginner), Character Insight (Beginner)
godly tycoon points: 0
Special Items: None
Indeed! The attribute panel most directly reflected the results of this enhancement!
His Health value had skyrocketed from a suboptimal 68 points to a perfect 100! This was the highest level achievable for humans on Blue Star.
His Appearance score had also increased by 17 points, successfully breaking through the 80-point threshold to reach 89!
The effects of this "Beginner Constitution Strengthening Fluid" were simply heaven-defying!
Looking at the panel, Wang Chen couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
Previously, he had some doubts about the effects of the "constitution strengthening fluid," but after personally experiencing these tangible physical changes, all skepticism vanished completely.
This system truly delivers!
"Reborn anew! It really is a literal rebirth."
Although the room still had a lingering odor and needed more ventilation, and he had lost a mattress, pajamas, and a set of bedding, Wang Chen felt it was all worth it!
The hunger pangs in his stomach interrupted Wang Chen's thoughts of fusing the two skills.
"Forget it, Ruoxi needs these two skills more than I do!"
"Filling my stomach first and then going to the mall to buy some clothes are the most important things right now."
Before leaving, worried that staying in the room too long might leave a lingering smell on him, Wang Chen deliberately sprayed some previously purchased but unopened men's cologne.
He also sprayed air freshener all over the room.
Only then did he leave, satisfied.
Familiar with the route, he arrived at the restaurant he often frequented. The owners were a young couple whose dishes were not only delicious and generous in portion but also cheaper than other places.
Additionally, being close to Yida Plaza meant high foot traffic, so business was always booming, with some customers even coming from far away. It was peak dining hours, and the restaurant was packed.
Seeing Wang Chen enter, the proprietress greeted him with a smile, teased him a bit, and then led him to an inner booth.
Compared to the outer area, the environment inside was much better.
The eight tables inside were also mostly occupied, mostly by people working at Yida Mall.
The commotion caused by the proprietress and Wang Chen lifting the door curtain immediately drew the attention of the two tables near the entrance, especially from a few young ladies whose eyes were fixed on Wang Chen as if they had spotted something delicious.