2: Late Night Rush

“Yes!”

Seeing the countdown appear on the screen, Ye Su immediately blurted it out.

[Ding!]

[System binding successful. Now loading the Daily Intel System for the Host!]

At this moment, the three people, startled by Ye Su suddenly yelling “Yes,” all turned their heads: “What is ‘yes’ about?”

“It’s nothing! Nothing.” Ye Su tried hard to calm himself down.

“Damn!”

“Crazy!”

The three didn't pay it any mind and turned back to their own business.

Ye Su, meanwhile, began reading the introduction to the [Daily Intel System] displayed on the screen.

[Host: Ye Su]

[Age: 21]

[System Function Description: An intel report will be pushed every day at midnight.]

[Intel Level: Monday to Sunday, all are Level One Intel.]

[Intel Upgrade Description: Any day of the week can be chosen as the upgrade unit. Upgrading from Level One to Level Two requires 100,000 yuan (RMB). For every subsequent level increase, the required fee is double that of the previous level.]

[System Benefit: Starting from the activation date (the 21st), the system will grant one opportunity to upgrade intel every month.]

[Upgrade Note: All seven days of the week must be upgraded to the same level to unlock the next level.]

[Novice Reward: The Host automatically receives one intel upgrade opportunity upon first binding the system (can only upgrade Level One Intel to Level Two Intel).]

“In other words, the intel level uses ‘Monday’ and ‘Tuesday’ as units, allowing me to choose any day of the week to upgrade intel. Upgrading from Level One Intel to Level Two Intel costs 100,000, followed by 200,000, 400,000...”

As a computer science student, his mind was sharp. Ye Su understood exactly how the system worked after just a quick glance.

“It even gave me one intel upgrade opportunity! Although it only upgrades to Level Two Intel, that’s still worth 100,000 yuan. Plus, I get another upgrade opportunity every month—that’s even more valuable!”

Being desperately short on cash right now, a thought flashed through Ye Su’s mind: he wished this upgrade opportunity could be converted into cash.

Of course, he was just thinking out loud.

It would be too greedy to ask for a cash conversion on a free benefit.

“Which day should I upgrade... I’ll upgrade Saturday.”

Although he still didn't know what the “intel” provided by the system referred to.

But Ye Su felt that by choosing to upgrade Saturday, no matter what intel was given, he would at least have the two weekend days to deal with it.

“Upgrade Intel Level: Saturday.”

[Ding!]

[Upgrade successful!]

[Time until next intel refresh: 00:18:21. Please wait patiently, Host!]

After explaining the novice tutorial, the system automatically jumped to the intel countdown interface.

Realizing that his life was about to take a major turn, Ye Su didn't even feel like looking at his phone. He stared at the countdown almost maniacally, hoping time would pass faster.

His limbs even started shaking involuntarily due to nervousness, causing the metal bunk bed to rattle.

This upset Jiang Zhibin, who was diligently studying the techniques of the Founding Master:

“Seriously, buddy, what time is it? You already acting like a pilot?”

“Young man, even if you have strong firepower, you need to exercise restraint!”

“Get lost!”

Facing the slander from the two, Ye Su loudly retorted, using the opportunity to vent his inner tension and stop his limbs from shaking.

At this moment, even Ye Su couldn't help but inwardly complain that his psychological fortitude was too poor. How was he supposed to accomplish great things like this!

After some joking around, the conversation somehow shifted from “flight takeoff” to who was physically stronger, eventually escalating into a battle of male egos. Ye Su’s nervous tension was finally relieved.

Finally, under Ye Su’s gaze, the countdown successfully turned into six “0”s.

[Today's Intel (Level Two): In the green belt downstairs at the Saint Elegant Apartments on Donghuan Street, there is a discarded doll. Inside the doll is a Longines Présence Series watch, which was a surprise gift from the Top Gifter after a deep exchange of friendship with a female streamer who has 300,000 followers. The female streamer didn't know there was a watch inside and disliked the cheap doll given by the Top Gifter, discarding it carelessly after he left. Suggested resale price: 6,000 yuan.]

“A Longines watch!”

Ye Su stared intently at the system screen, his breathing growing ragged.

“So this is the kind of intel it provides!”

The thought of a watch worth six thousand yuan waiting for him to pick up made it impossible for Ye Su to stay in bed. He flipped over, got off the bed, and started putting on his socks.

“It’s this late, and you’re still going out?”

Although today was Friday, seeing that it was already midnight, Fang Zewei finished his last game, voluntarily shut down his computer, and prepared for bed so as not to disturb the other three sleeping.

Seeing Ye Su preparing to go out at this hour, Fang Zewei looked confused.

The other two also poked their heads out curiously.

“Not sleeping in the middle of the night—are you going out to steal chickens?”

“Wait, didn’t you and Qin Manyun break up ages ago? What could you possibly be doing going out this late? Hold on, don’t tell me you’ve found someone new!”

That one sentence immediately provoked wails of misery from the three single men.

The Qin Manyun that Jiang Zhibin referred to was not only Ye Su’s ex-girlfriend but also the Department Beauty of the neighboring department.

After Qin Manyun broke up with her boyfriend last year, Ye Su seized the opportunity to launch his offensive. Coupled with his relatively ample savings at the time, the two confirmed their relationship soon after.

Over the few months they were together, Ye Su successfully experienced the “sweet and sour” life a few times, but the daily and outing expenses, plus the gifts he bought, quickly drained his savings.

Ultimately, after Qin Manyun failed to get the latest iPhone she requested, the relationship quickly came to an end.

Not long after, Ye Su heard that Qin Manyun was already with a Rich Bro from the School of Economics and Trade, and her iPhone 14 had been upgraded to an iPhone 16.

Regarding this, Ye Su didn't curse Qin Manyun as a gold-digger or anything.

After all, he had pursued Qin Manyun primarily for her body; they were simply fulfilling each other’s needs.

So, Ye Su merely sighed at the time that Qin Manyun’s personality, just like her “elders” (a euphemism for breasts), was something he couldn’t grasp.

It wasn't until his family suffered misfortune, and he recalled the thousands of yuan he had spent on Qin Manyun, that Ye Su began bitterly scolding his “Second Brother” (euphemism for penis): Why are you so greedy!

But regret was useless. Ye Su couldn’t possibly go ask for the money back, lest he end up being posted on the campus wall.

Therefore, Ye Su could only constantly remind himself of the famous saying: Money is for showing to women, not for spending on them!

“There’s no new situation, I’m just stepping out for a bit.”

Although his relationship with his three roommates was as close as father and son, Ye Su wasn’t foolish enough to reveal even the slightest detail about the system.

Facing the trio’s interrogation, Ye Su didn’t explain much, offering a casual reply. He then pulled a reversible jacket and a mask from the wardrobe and headed out the door.

“Donghuan Street, Saint Elegant Apartments.”

Fortunately, the school management was lax, with no curfew or similar restrictions, otherwise this would have been quite troublesome.

As soon as he stepped out of the dorm, Ye Su took out his phone and started navigating to the destination according to the system’s instructions.

“Good, it’s only 4.7 kilometers. No need to take a taxi.”

Leaving the school gate, Ye Su scanned a shared bicycle, put on his Bluetooth headphones, and started pedaling fiercely according to the navigation.

Fortunately, no one was at the school gate at this hour, or everyone would have seen a person who wasn’t sleeping at midnight riding a shared bicycle and “racing” down the road...