4: Chapter 4 Dude, what happened to you? You've changed so much!

"Nianwei, what are you here to buy?" Lu Chen asked.

"Buying clothes for Nian Yin and me." The young girl said softly.

Lu Chen nodded and said casually.

"What a coincidence running into you. Would you like to grab a coffee together?"

Luo Nianwei hesitated for a moment and politely declined.

"My sister and I have things to do today, maybe next time..."

Lu Chen understood instantly. He didn't pester her further, gave a slight smile, and waved goodbye to them.

After leaving the mall, Lu Chen headed to a nearby martial arts gym.

To undergo Awakening, one must have a strong physique. Therefore, the martial arts gym industry in this world is very prosperous.

As soon as he entered, a very professional-looking attendant walked over with a warm attitude and greeted him.

"Excuse me, sir, what service do you need?"

From the attendant, Lu Chen learned that the owner of the martial arts gym was a powerful Rank F, Level 10 warrior.

Many outstanding students in Base City D-6 received training here before their Awakening.

This was a very famous training base in the entire Base City D-6.

Lu Chen originally considered joining, but then shook his head.

With the System, his strength would increase very quickly later on.

If he trained here, it would be difficult to conceal his abnormal rate of progress. It wasn't suitable for him.

Since he had a Golden Finger, it was best to keep a low profile.

For the rest of the time, he began to wander aimlessly around the city to familiarize himself with the various places.

D-6 Base City was just a small fortress and wasn't very large overall. By the time night fell, he had finished his tour and returned home.

As he walked into the house, Lu Chen paused and couldn't help but stop in his tracks. They were home...

Lu Chen forced himself to calm down quickly. Although he had made many mental preparations beforehand, when truly facing reality, he still felt a hint of nervousness.

In the kitchen, his mother was cooking while listening to music. A round-neck, tight-fitting sweater outlined her back in an incredibly warm and beautiful way, as if she carried her own warm aura.

Meanwhile, his father, Lu Yuan, was sitting on the sofa watching the news. Although he wasn't an official warrior, he had a great physique, like an athlete from his previous life, with sharp eyes and a stern expression.

"Dad, Mom, I'm home." Lu Chen greeted them.

Song Yue turned around, looking at her returning son with a surprised expression, and asked curiously.

"Lu Chen, you're back. What were you doing?"

"Went shopping..." he said casually.

Song Yue raised an eyebrow. "My son went shopping? The sun must have risen from the west today. What did you buy?" She asked with a curious smile.

"Training clothes."

"Training clothes?" Song Yue blinked, thinking she had misheard, and asked with a surprised expression, "What are you buying that for?"

"I want to participate in the Awakening exam in half a month, so I need training clothes."

This time, even Lu Yuan, who had been watching the news, was startled and looked up sharply.

His son had always been uninterested in becoming a warrior. Why did he suddenly say he wanted to participate in the Awakening exam?

"Why so suddenly?" Lu Yuan asked. His voice held worry, relief, and care, but no doubt.

"Dad, I want to apply to the Combat Academy. Only by passing the Awakening exam and obtaining an Awakening certificate can I take the entrance exam."

Silence. A long silence. Song Yue looked at her son, her eyes slowly softening from their initial surprise.

Lu Yuan leaned back against the sofa, looking at him thoughtfully. Their son... seemed different.

He was no longer that introverted, aloof boy. His eyes were resolute, and his tone was firm. The two exchanged a look, seeing a hint of pride in each other's eyes.

Song Yue turned back with a smile and looked at him. "Okay, your father and I support you. Oh right, son, what do you want to eat for dinner?"

Lu Chen grinned. "How about sweet and sour pork ribs? I want to eat the sweet and sour pork ribs Mom stews."

"Alright." She beamed.

When Lu Chen finished dinner and reached the door of his room, at the very moment he was about to open it, he looked back and couldn't help but smile. Then he entered the room, checked his phone for a while, and went straight to bed. He would have a good sleep first and then properly embrace his new strength every day.

Early the next morning, Lu Chen woke up and immediately opened the panel to check in.

[Ding, the Check-in Doubling System is at your service. A new day, a new beginning. Would you like to check in?]

"Yes." As the words fell, the panel flickered, and the interface began to change.

Name: Lu Chen. Strength: 4. Spirit: 4.

His attribute values had doubled again, reaching 4 times. 4 times the strength. If calculated based on his base attribute of 80 kg, he could now lift 320 kg of heavy objects.

This time, Lu Chen clearly felt a powerful force surging into his limbs and bones. He felt his body was lighter than before, his perception was sharper, and his body was more energetic.

He got up and washed up. He walked out of the room and saw that breakfast was already made and placed on the table. Next to the plate was a note with a message from his mother.

"Dear son, we have something to attend to at the City Hall. Remember to eat before school. Love, Mom."

Reading the simple line on the note, Lu Chen couldn't help but feel a warmth in his chest. This was maternal love. A simple expression of care caught him off guard. He smiled gently, sat down to enjoy this hearty breakfast, and then took a vehicle to school.

In the Senior Year Pre-selection Class, Ke Ji was complaining about the hardship of training as usual. He had slept very late yesterday, and now he felt like a walking corpse every day.

Suddenly, he squinted his eyes and looked Lu Chen up and down. "Hey, Lu Chen, why do you look a bit different?"

"What good thing happened? Tell your buddy. Wait... it wouldn't be that you confessed to Luo Nianwei and she agreed, would it?" He teased with a smile.

Lu Chen rolled his eyes, patted his big head, and said, "Your brain really has a rich imagination."

Ke Ji rubbed his forehead and chuckled, "But, seriously, bro—you really look different."

"Your body seems to have gotten stronger. I haven't seen you for only two days, how did you change so much?"