11: To get eggs and catch a cold

“Early in the morning, feeling great~”

“See the bunnies running away~”

“Two bunnies hopping and jumping, truly lively!”

“Hey!”

Early the next morning, Li Youqian hummed a childhood rhyme in the bathroom, feeling quite good, because today he was going to attend an important gathering.

When Li Youqian came out after his shower and checked the time, he immediately panicked.

“Oh no, oh no, it’s almost six, those old men and women are probably arriving!”

Li Youqian didn't even bother to blow-dry his hair, just quickly wiped it with a towel, put on his clothes, and ran towards the pharmacy.

It was already the start of winter today, and the morning air was filled with a biting chill, making Li Youqian shiver.

“Hiccup!”

“I was careless, I should have worn more.”

Because he was in a hurry, Li Youqian only wore a thin set of clothes and pants, and his hair wasn't dry, so he felt a chill from head to toe.

This was truly a chill that pierced to the heart, making the spirit soar.

To save time, Li Youqian ran at full speed, a pace almost as fast as when he competed in the military back in the day.

“Phew~ Good, good, at least I wasn’t late.”

At this moment, seven or eight old men and women had already gathered at the entrance of Biyue Hall, and several “patients” were still hurrying towards them from a distance.

Li Youqian arrived too early, and the pharmacy wasn't open yet, so he could only stand in the cold wind, shivering.

“You, a dignified protagonist of a refreshing novel, queuing here for free eggs, you truly are the worst host I’ve ever guided.”

The system’s scornful voice came again. After two days of interaction, Li Youqian had gotten used to the system’s sharp tongue, so he couldn’t be bothered to argue with it.

“Look at that young man, so young and yet he’s here to get eggs. I really don’t know what he’s thinking.”

“Yes, yes, young people have hands and feet, they just know how to take small advantages. What big things can they accomplish in the future?”

“I despise people who get something for nothing the most.”

The speakers were a few “gossips” who arrived late and couldn't get eggs, pointing fingers at Li Youqian from the back of the line. They completely forgot that they too were there to take a small advantage.

Li Youqian didn't feel ashamed hearing these words. This was something he earned by getting up early with his own ability. He didn't steal or rob, so what was there to be embarrassed about?

You want them? Get up earlier if you can.

After finally enduring until the pharmacy opened, Li Youqian quickly entered the store to warm himself up, then took a box of the cheapest cold medicine granules from the shelf.

When he checked out, the pharmacy cashier looked at him with a “surprised” expression. A young person coming to get eggs, he was the first she had ever seen.

Li Youqian took the eggs, walked proudly to the “gossips” and said:

“Instead of wasting time here slandering others, you should concern yourselves with how many points your own children scored on their exams.”

“And check if your husbands are looking for mistresses outside, after all, all of you are past your prime.”

Ignoring the curses of the “gossips,” Li Youqian carried the eggs and walked home.

For people like them, reasoning with them is impossible. The four words “unreasonable and stubborn” are perfectly embodied in them.

Today’s income: +15 yuan, happy!

After returning home, Li Youqian boiled water and cooked a few hard-boiled eggs. After eating them, he felt his head heavy and dizzy, and he had no energy at all.

Based on his many years of living alone, he had caught a cold.

“Luckily I bought the cold medicine granules this morning, otherwise I’d have to go downstairs to buy them.”

After taking the medicine, Li Youqian felt his head even heavier.

“MD, is this fake medicine they’re selling?”

Although cold medicine often causes drowsiness, this wasn't just a symbol of sleepiness.

Li Youqian shook his head, and the idea of streaming was put aside.

He'd sleep first. Otherwise, with his head feeling heavy, he wouldn't even be interested in watching Big Thunder.

[(43) Wind Forest Grass Wood: “Streamer, open the door! Hurry and lead the brothers to charge!”]

[(19) I Love Free Stuff: “Huh? Is the streamer not streaming today? What a shame, I was planning to Free Stuff a bit.”]

[(56) Miss Da Xiao: “Hmm? Not streaming today? Then I’m leaving.”]

(ps: You can't enter a Douyin live stream if it's not live, but I've changed that here.)

[(43) Wind Forest Grass Wood: “Free Stuff, aren't you just fond of Free Stuff? How did you even level up?”]

[(19) I Love Free Stuff: “Cough cough, yesterday I stumbled upon a female Bodhisattva, couldn't resist and spent a little.”]

[(19) I Love Free Stuff: “I was planning to have the streamer show the brothers today, but this guy didn’t start his stream.”]

[(43) Wind Forest Grass Wood: “The streamer clearly is a boss-level figure, how could he have time to stream every day.”]

[(19) I Love Free Stuff: “That’s true. Since the streamer isn't here, I’m leaving too, to go see my female Bodhisattva.”]

[Take me with you upstairs! I love watching female Bodhisattvas in my life, Buddhist culture is vast and profound.]

[+1+1.]

[(43) Wind Forest Grass Wood: “Cough cough, well, I’m also quite interested in Buddhism, take me with you too.”]

To make even a Free Stuff addict unable to resist giving gifts, this female Bodhisattva must be very powerful in her cultivation. Perhaps he could use this to purify his soul.

Li Youqian naturally didn't know what was happening in the live stream. If he did, he would definitely say, “Take me with you!”

Not for seeing beautiful women, but just to learn more, after all, Buddhist dharma also has its wonders.

Waking up from his nap, Li Youqian felt uncomfortable all over. He took out a thermometer and checked his temperature: 38.6°C...

To avoid burning up at home in the middle of the night, Li Youqian could only force himself to go to the hospital for an injection.

Today's income: -60 yuan.

But you know what, that little nurse giving the injection was really pleasing to the eye. Her small hands were fair and tender, looking very smooth, making oneCan't help it want to touch them.

The little nurse’s face turned red from Li Youqian’s direct gaze. In her nervousness, the needle went in crooked...

“Hiss~”

Those who have had a crooked injection should know, that moment really hurts.

“I’m so sorry, I’m really sorry, it’s my first day of internship today, I’m a bit nervous.”

The little nurse quickly apologized to Li Youqian. As expected of a contemporary university student, her manners were excellent.

It was clearly Li Youqian staring at her that caused the crooked injection, yet she was the one who apologized first.

“It’s okay, it’s okay, everyone gets nervous the first time they give an injection, it’s understandable.”

[System: “You better be talking about giving an injection.”]

What else could it be but giving an injection? System, you’re so bad!

Even if he wanted to give someone an injection, he wasn't qualified for it right now!

He wasn't a medical student...

By the second injection, the little nurse had calmed down and successfully inserted the needle.

One smooth jab, very clear, though it hurt a little, there was also a tiny bit of... itchiness?