12: Chapter 12 No Longer Ordinary

Chapter 12: No Longer Ordinary (Please keep reading)

[Push-up lv0 (67/100)]

After the workout, Fang Cheng looked at the increasing experience value on the panel.

Fang Cheng picked up the thermos and a disposable paper cup from the table beside the hospital bed.

He poured a cup of warm water and gulped it down in one go.

He turned to see his grandfather sleeping peacefully, with no abnormalities on the monitoring equipment.

So he replaced the nearly full urinal under the bed with a new one.

Then he picked up the plastic basin containing yellowish urine, preparing to go to the restroom to empty it.

As soon as he pushed open the ward door, Fang Cheng noticed intense gazes drifting from the nurses' station.

Several young, lively nurses gathered together, covering their mouths with their hands, whispering.

They pretended to turn their heads casually, secretly peeking with their peripheral vision.

Their eyes were like they were looking at a long-legged Oppa from an idol group.

Fang Cheng was quite speechless. After emptying the urinal, he walked to the drying area to get some fresh air.

The sun was already setting in the west, and a streak of orange-red gradually spread across the sky.

Looking at the endless West Mountains at this moment, the interplay of light and dark made them appear somewhat profound and mysterious.

"The Push-up skill is also about to level up."

"By then, if I first achieve a Breakthrough in Strength and Agility to 10 points, my Physique will be sufficient to surpass most ordinary people..."

Fang Cheng narrowed his eyes, his fringe fluttering in the evening breeze.

"Next..."

"I'll focus on improving my Physique attribute. Only then can the Iron Fist special effect be maximized."

"Moreover..."

Fang Cheng looked up in deep thought, a sharp glint flashing in his pupils.

"The higher the Physique attribute, the more resilient the body, the faster the recovery speed, and the higher the training efficiency."

"This will lead to faster skill upgrades, more attribute points gained, and then a return to improving physical fitness."

"Thus, a virtuous cycle will form."

"Even relying solely on physical training, I can raise both Strength and Agility attributes to an unimaginable level for ordinary people..."

Looking at the light blue screen covering the setting sun, a faint smile appeared on Fang Cheng's lips.

His figure standing by the window seemed to be enveloped in a mysterious and glorious halo.

With the plan in place, the fighting spirit for the challenge immediately ignited.

"Then, I'll strive to unlock the Leg Raise skill in three days and raise Push-up to lv1!"

...

In the evening, past seven o'clock.

Fang Cheng put on his hoodie and tightened his collar.

He then walked out of the hospital service hall alone, carrying his satchel and facing the biting cold wind.

He had just had a simple meal with his mother and uncle in the ward.

They had microwaved the leftover dishes from noon and ordered two meat and one vegetable dish from the cafeteria, making it a fairly rich meal.

However, everyone was preoccupied with their thoughts and didn't have much appetite.

Especially the plight of the couple he had seen that afternoon, which made them all feel a sense of empathy.

His mother brought up the medical expenses, saying she planned to ask her supervisor for a salary advance.

His uncle, on the other hand, confidently promised Fang Cheng and his mother not to worry.

His mother asked if he was also borrowing from loan sharks like others.

But his uncle flatly denied it, looking mysterious and claiming he would never do such a foolish thing.

Fang Cheng didn't know what his plans were.

He just made up his mind to earn as much money as possible to alleviate the family's financial pressure.

"Mom, I'm hungry..."

While deep in thought, a somewhat familiar, childish voice suddenly drifted into his ears with the cold wind.

Fang Cheng couldn't help but turn his head and look in the direction of the voice.

He saw the young couple holding their child, sitting in the corner outside the main hall.

Because they had failed to pay the hospital fees for several days, and the hospital feared further harassment, they had been expelled from the ward that afternoon.

He didn't expect them to still be lingering here.

At this time, the night was deep, and the cold was heavy.

With nowhere to go, they could only huddle against the concrete pillar to shelter from the wind, tightly wrapped in their army green cotton coats, trying to minimize contact with the cold outside air.

Fang Cheng paused, took a look.

Then he averted his gaze and continued walking out of the hospital.

Seeing her child call out in hunger, the young mother fumbled in her canvas bag and pulled out a cold steamed bun wrapped in a plastic bag.

Then, using the free boiled water from the hall, she soaked the bun until it was soft and slightly warm, broke it into small pieces, and fed it to her child.

Watching the child swallow with difficulty, the young mother gently coaxed him.

"Be good, in a few days, when Daddy earns money and cures your illness, we'll go eat fried chicken, cake, and lots and lots of good things."

"Really?"

"Of course, really. When has Mom ever lied to you?"

Little Bao was very well-behaved and obedient.

After quietly finishing the steamed bun, he didn't speak again.

He poked his bald head out from his army coat, gazing longingly in one direction.

Through the bright glass of the hall, he could see a little sister sitting on a chair, gnawing on a chicken drumstick and drinking milk tea.

Little Bao desperately tried not to swallow his saliva, but his mouth felt like a spring was flowing, accumulating more and more until he couldn't hold it in.

In the end, he could only quietly swallow his saliva several times, trying not to make any sounds of swallowing.

No mistakes, no omissions, no extra content, all in one go!

He was afraid of disturbing his father and mother, who were already tired and asleep.

Only his round, bright black eyes revealed an undisguised envy.

He didn't know how much time had passed.

Suddenly, footsteps gradually approached.

Little Bao looked up curiously.

He saw a tall, thin, handsome big brother, like a celebrity, appear before him.

The other person was carrying a bag of bento boxes, from which the tantalizing aroma of grilled fish and chicken nuggets faintly wafted.

The big brother gently placed the bento box on the ground.

Then he handed him a warm cup of milk, already with a straw inserted, and patted his bald head.

"When you grow up, remember to be filial to your parents."

After saying that, without waiting for Little Bao to react, he quickly turned and walked away swiftly.

The child's joyful shouts soon woke the sleeping young couple.

The husband and wife looked around, trying to find their benefactor who brought the food.

They only vaguely saw a somewhat familiar figure quickly disappear into the passing crowd.

They lowered their heads, gratefully holding the bento box.

They found two bright red hundred-yuan banknotes pressed at the very bottom of the bag.

...

Boom——————

The roar of a large-displacement twin-turbo engine quickly approached from a distance.

Fang Cheng moved closer to the side of the road.

Watching a red convertible sports car roar past, smelling the pungent exhaust fumes, his brows furrowed slightly.

Eight o'clock in the evening.

Some people were still rushing about, toiling for a living, while others' extravagant nightlife was just beginning.

He had already missed the last bus.

Fang Cheng could only walk two kilometers to transfer to the subway home.

He walked slowly down the sparsely populated street, hands in his pockets.

His mind was still on what had happened earlier.

His act of delivering food to the child was merely a small help within his capabilities and wasn't worth gratitude.

He did it more for his own peace of mind.

In this world, everyone is a lonely traveler.

In cities built of steel and concrete, indifference, injustice, and fierce competition abound everywhere.

Only the mutual comfort and emotion among humans are the most precious.

However.

Some things ultimately have to be fought for by oneself; the help of others is very limited.

Fang Cheng gazed at the darkness and lights before him.

The panel, emitting a faint blue light, slowly appeared.

A person originally destined to be one of the countless ordinary people suddenly gained an opportunity to be no longer ordinary.

He must firmly grasp it, seize fate by the throat, and never let any tragedy appear before his eyes!

"Grandfather has two months of preparation time for surgery, so time is still sufficient."

"First, I'll quickly improve my Physique, then apply to be a sparring partner. With salary and subsidies, I should earn about ten to twenty thousand."

"If there's a chance, I'll participate in a few amateur matches; the prize money isn't small either..."

Fang Cheng made his plans in his mind, quickening his steps forward.

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