3: Chapter 3: My Beautiful Desk Mate's Love Letter?

The Awakening Ceremony quickly concluded.

The overall results for Third High School this time could be said to be exceptionally good.

One S-rank, two A-ranks, plus ten B-ranks, and more than three hundred C-ranks.

Generally speaking, as long as one's Talent level reaches C, there's a chance to enter a regular Martial Arts University.

And reaching B-rank or above allows one to aim for prestigious schools.

Statistically, Third High School could already crush all other high schools in Hang City.

"Students, please pay attention to the admission details of the various Martial Arts Universities, and do not miss the deadlines."

"Finally, I wish all students of Third High School a bright future!"

“...”

After a speech from the school leadership,

the formation dispersed, and the Awakening Ceremony officially ended.

Since there were no more classes scheduled,

everyone went home to their respective families once they disbanded.

Li Fan was no exception.

He was in a great mood now.

He couldn't wait to go home and have a good meal.

And also try out the effects of his Talent training.

"Brother Li Fan!"

Suddenly, a voice rang out.

He turned his head to see a girl whose beauty was almost on par with Lin Youwei.

However, compared to Lin Youwei's poised demeanor, this girl was much more gentle and shy; her face would flush just from speaking a few words.

"Lingling? What's wrong?" Li Fan naturally knew her.

This was Gu Ling, Li Fan's classmate when he first entered high school, and she used to be his desk-mate.

Gu Ling was the type of timid, gentle, and quiet girl.

In the beginning, Li Fan often pretended to lose his temper just to tease Gu Ling.

But after they got to know each other, the two became friends.

Unfortunately, due to class changes later on, they were separated.

Their relationship gradually became less close than before.

Gu Ling looked at the spring breeze-like smile on Li Fan's face, and couldn't help but be slightly stunned, her heart uncontrollably quickening.

"Li... Brother Li Fan, please accept this!"

Gu Ling bent ninety degrees and handed a pink envelope to Li Fan.

"This is?" Li Fan took the envelope, somewhat slow to react.

But when he wanted to ask,

Gu Ling had already run off, her face red.

Such a scene naturally fell into the eyes of many passing students.

"Tsk tsk tsk, someone actually confessed to that good-for-nothing!"

"What can you do? Who told him he's handsome?"

"Hmph, can handsomeness be eaten? It's really a waste of such a pretty girl!"

...

Li Fan didn't pay attention to these comments; instead, he focused on the envelope in his hand.

Opening the envelope.

It was indeed a confession love letter.

The text was even accompanied by some cute little emojis she drew herself, absolutely full of girlish charm.

Li Fan rubbed his head, unsure how to react for a moment.

He didn't expect this little girl to have had a crush on him for three years.

Gu Ling was a good person, and he quite liked her too, but it hadn't yet elevated to the kind of liking between a man and a woman.

So,

he was genuinely unsure how to reply for a moment.

However, thinking that Gu Ling still confessed to him even after knowing he had a D-rank Talent, he felt a bit touched.

After all, in this era where Talent was almost everything, he was practically a useless person.

Many female students who had previously admired him and often followed him like a shadow had all scattered now, some even slandering him behind his back.

Just as Li Fan was pondering how to respond,

his phone received a message.

It was from Gu Ling.

"Brother Li Fan, keep it up! Don't mind what those people think; in my heart, you're always the best!!"

"Oh, and I have a B-rank Healing-type Talent. If you go to a Secret Realm to level up, we can go together."

Looking at this message,

Li Fan found it even harder to refuse.

This little girl truly cared for him!

Not only did she cheer him on, but she even offered to team up.

Gu Ling had a B-rank Healing-type Talent, which was definitely a hot commodity; everyone else would be scrambling to team up with her.

He didn't expect Gu Ling to actually suggest teaming up with him, a D-rank Talent.

"Thank you, but for teaming up, let's hold off for now. I might be a bit busy recently.

Also, about dating, let's talk about it after university."

Li Fan hesitated for a moment before replying with a message.

He now had a cheat, and his Body Tempering Talent was absurdly strong.

Going to Secret Realms to level up too frequently would be too inefficient, and not cost-effective.

As for university,

university wasn't really that important to him; whether he attended or not depended solely on his own wishes.

But Gu Ling was different.

Gu Ling had good Talent, and the upcoming interim period was a crucial time for her improvement.

A good university was very important for Gu Ling.

If she were to be delayed by relationship issues, it would be a huge loss.

On the other end of the screen, seeing the message Li Fan sent,

Gu Ling jumped up with joy.

Although he didn't agree to team up, Li Fan didn't reject the confession.

The implied meaning was that after university, Li Fan would agree to be with her!

Sweet love,

here I come, Gu Ling!

...

"Time to go back."

Li Fan glanced at the time and quickly hurried home.

Normally, Li Fan would take the subway home.

But now with his Body Tempering Talent,

he chose to run back.

This way, he could get a good warm-up for his training later.

The school was only five kilometers from his home.

With his strengthened physique, Li Fan's steps were swift, and he arrived at the entrance of his residential complex in no time.

"I'm so hungry!"

Li Fan rubbed his constantly rumbling stomach.

After that run, he could already distinctly feel his physical fitness had improved by a tiny bit.

But compared to that, hunger still dominated.

This was easy to explain.

As his body grew stronger, his consumption naturally increased, so getting hungry quickly was normal.

But it wasn't a big problem; he was almost home.

"I'm home!"

Li Fan pushed the door open and entered.

On the living room floor, his father, Li Daguo, was playing a computer game with a cigarette in his mouth, the battle seemingly very intense.

And his mother, Huang Lan, was sitting beside him, wearing pink rabbit-ear headphones, helping out as support.

"Heal! Heal me!"

"I did, I did! Go on then! Oh, do you even know how to play? If not, I'll play the main carry instead."

"What kind of talk is that? Are you questioning a mighty man?"

...

The situation had clearly worsened; the screen was even gray.

His mother, Huang Lan, couldn't take it anymore, snatched the cigarette from Li Daguo's mouth, took two deep drags herself, and then got up sullenly.

"Oh, my precious son, when did you get back?" Turning around, Huang Lan finally noticed Li Fan had returned.

Li Fan smiled, "Just now, Mom. When are you making dinner? I'm a bit hungry."

"Not cooking today. Just tell me what you want to eat, and Mom will order takeout for you!"

"Uh, Mom, I want meat."

"Alrighty!"

...

As seen before him,

Li Fan's parents were quite free-spirited, a bit different from normal parents.

However, Li Fan had long since gotten used to it.

parents were unrestrained and loved freedom, deeply in love, and even with a child, they still did as they pleased, living the life they wanted to the fullest.

Many times, when Li Fan was with them, it felt like being with friends, very comfortable.

While his mother, Huang Lan, was ordering takeout,

Li Daguo came over with a form and put his arm around Li Fan's shoulder.

"Xiao Fan, your mom and I are preparing for our third trip tomorrow. This is our travel itinerary."

"Because we're going to many places, it might be a while before we return. I've already transferred your living expenses to your card."

"While we're not home, live well, try not to wander into Secret Realms, and call if you have any problems."