Chapter 03: The System May Be Late, But It's Never Absent
The next day.
6:30 in the morning.
Waking up from a nap, he rubbed his eyes and looked around, still in his familiar small room, feeling at ease.
But recalling the dream from last night, it was just bad luck; a good dream was ruined just like that.
Bah!
Died of lung cancer, right?
Didn't go peacefully, right?
Quit smoking!
Whoever doesn't quit smoking will be 10 centimeters shorter, and no one should smoke in front of me anymore, or I'll smash your window.
What are you thinking?
Nasty!
Of course, it's 10 centimeters shorter in height!
~(￣▽￣~) (~￣▽￣)~
Just as he was about to get up, he heard his Mom downstairs calling him to get up and eat breakfast.
Getting up and dressed, he slowly went downstairs; his Dad had already left.
While slurping noodles, he chatted with his Mom.
"Mom, why did Dad leave so early today?"
"Your Dad said the market is good now, so he's leaving early to make more trips.
Aren't you going to college soon?
Beijing is not like our county town; we need to prepare more money for you."
"I'm going to work.
I left some money on the coffee table.
Don't go buy cigarettes with it, you stinky boy, don't think I don't know."
Before Lin Xiulan could respond, she left.
At this moment, Yang Jian was filled with mixed emotions, guilt, Xingfu, various feelings flooding his body.
He saw his expression was unreadable, and he murmured, "Being able to do it again is truly wonderful!"
Ordinary and mundane life continued on like this; it wouldn't stop for anyone or anything, only remaining in people's memories.
The butterfly effect that Yang Jian worried about didn't happen; the World Cup started as scheduled, those unlucky guys also didn't escape South Korea's clutches and were eliminated one after another, while South Korea, just like in his previous life's trajectory, entered the top four, setting the best record for an Asia team in the World Cup.
In the final, "Alien" Ronaldo's brace led the Samba Legion to a 2-0 victory over Germany, forging the unprecedented five-star Brazil, while the German Chariot led by Ballack also ended with regret.
But none of this was important; what was important was that Yang Jian got rich!
*'∀` ) '∀` ) *'∀` ) *'∀` )
He guessed correctly on two bets for the top 8: England, Brazil, Senegal, Turkey, Germany, United States, Spain, South Korea.
And he was the only one in the whole country with these two bets, so the winning amount was the maximum, 5 million per bet.
The top 4 was quite ordinary; many people guessed correctly: Brazil, Germany, South Korea, and Turkey.
The single bet was a little over 140,000, and 10 bets were only a little over 1.4 million.
The total winnings from the top 8 and top 4 were over 11.4 million, and even after tax, it was over 9 million.
This was a genuine fortune.
φ(゜▽゜*)♪
You should know that in 2002, the average disposable income for urban residents nationwide was less than 8,000 yuan.
Regarding housing prices, according to data, in 2002, housing prices in Tongzhou, Beijing were 1800 yuan per square meter, in Chaoyang were 3800 yuan per square meter, in Fengtai were 3500 yuan per square meter, in Haidian were 4000 yuan per square meter, and in the inner four districts were 4300 yuan per square meter.
And the price per square meter for a House with a courtyard in a good location was approximately 30,000 to 40,000 yuan.
Hmm?
It seems like buying a House with a courtyard isn't quite enough; I still need to work hard.
Still poor!
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......
Since the college entrance examination resumed, there has been a special scene across the country at this time every year, as Baiyun and Heitu put it: "It's truly, drums and gongs roaring, firecrackers bursting, red flags flying, and a sea of people."
As the most important exam for ordinary people to change their fate, saying one isn't nervous is false, but thinking that he was already a rich person with nearly ten million in assets, he became very calm.
At worst, he'd just be an ordinary millionaire, right?
There were no surprises in the exam; he performed very steadily and felt quite good.
Of course, given his level, exceeding expectations was impossible, but after the exam, he considered himself a student of Beijing Film Academy.
"A Jian......"
"Hey!"
At the school gate, Ma Zi, who had also finished his exam, jogged towards Yang Jian.
"A Jian, how did you do on the exam?
Can you get into Beijing Film Academy?
I'm miserable; I know every single word in those questions, but when they're put together, they make my head hurt."
"You still don't know my level?
Of course, I can!
The moment I stepped into the exam hall, I was already a member of Beijing Film Academy!
Hehe!"
Yang Jian said somewhat smugly.
Ma Zi, hearing him boast like this, also cooperated and said, "Jian Ge, you're going to be a big star!
When you get rich and famous, don't forget me!
Don't forget your little brother Ma Zi in the future!"
Normally, if someone called him Ma Zi, he would argue with you no matter what, saying you should call him Brother Yu.
Only when he had no money or cigarettes was he a 'social person'.
Yang Jian looked at his expression and wasn't repulsed; instead, he enjoyed it, because this scene in front of him had played out between them countless times.
"That's right, when your Jian Ge becomes famous, how about you come and drive for me?"
Yang Jian said while putting his arm around Ma Zi's neck.
Ma Zi was unhappy and pouted, "Is this how you treat your real brother from different parents?
If I can't be your agent, you should at least give me an assistant job."
"You don't know anything......"
After speaking, neither of them knew what they thought of, but they both burst into laughter simultaneously.
The happiness of merry people is just this simple.
They left, joking and fooling around all the way, then parted ways at the intersection.
Ma Zi had his path to walk, and Yang Jian also had his own path.
Both buddies had their own wonderful lives.
The holiday was like an old man in his 50s; when it said it was over, it was over, without a moment's delay.
Originally, Yang Jian thought he was just an ordinary reborn person, but on the day he received the acceptance letter from Beijing Film Academy, something called the Movie King System suddenly appeared.
Everything was so unexpected, it almost sent him away.
【Stick jin roasted hot hot hot......】
Detected host has been admitted to an art college
Movie King System officially activated (Bankruptcy Edition)
Host: Yang Jian
Age: 18 (August 10, 1984)
Gender: male
Race: Human (Could it be not human?)
Height: 183 (barefoot)
Weight: 70KG (thin)
Special Skills: Basketball, Soccer (Useless compared to his face)
Skills: None (Belongs to the know-nothing type)
Singing Skill: 79 (100)
Acting Skill: 50 (100) (Except when host acts as a mentally ill person, can reach 70)
Director Ability: 60 (100)
Overall Rating: C-
Store: Not Activated
Reputation: Not Activated
Lottery: Not Activated
【Hehe, foolish young man, if you don't awaken (activate) (cheat), you're just an ordinary handsome guy in the entertainment industry, and the ceiling of your career will only be a third-tier minor artist.】
Holy crap, no wonder I never made a splash in my previous life.
With these stats, how could I look like an extra who had been mixing in Crossroads for many years?
Your acting skill isn't even passing; you deserve to not make it.
However, among such a poor set of stats, there was an unexpected pleasant surprise: Director Ability was actually as high as 60.
This director talent isn't worse than classmate Xiaoming or Director Bi from 'Chasing the Dream in the Entertainment Circle', is it?
So, in my previous life, I entered the wrong profession!
【Warning, warning, please Little Jian Zi do not allude to others.】
【Hey, it's quite smart.
System, you can hear this too?
I was just thinking it in my head; I didn't say it out loud.】
【Please Little Jian Zi use respectful titles for the System.
Also, to answer Little Jian Zi's question, I can only hear when you are thinking bad things.】
【Is that so?
Why don't I believe it?
If I have a girlfriend in the future, System Ge, you wouldn't be able to watch the live broadcast, right?】
【Host can choose to shut down at any time.】
【That's more like it!
System, I have a question.
As a Movie King System, why do you still show me flashy things like Singing Skill and Director Ability?】
【Hmm..... That's because your talent in these two abilities is better than your acting talent.
Showing them is also good for spurring you on.
Hmm, it should be like this.】
That's so damn hurtful!
Also, why are you speaking so uncertainly?
【Then how can I improve my Singing Skill, Acting Skill, and Director Ability?】
【You can exchange Reputation for skill points.
The more famous you are, the more Reputation points you get.】
【Then what do I need to do?
I see this hasn't been activated yet.】
【Let me remind Little Jian Zi, the full name of this System is Movie King System (Bankruptcy Edition).
It's not that we are bad, but you can directly recharge money to solve problems, but there is a possibility of bankruptcy, hence the name Bankruptcy Edition.】
Is your old self produced by Tencent?
【Convex , System, does activating everything cost money?
I'm still just a kid, I don't have money.】
【Detected host's personal bank account: 9485361.00.
Host has money.】
【⊙﹏⊙‖∣°】
Holy crap, this System is really a dog!
It's even eyeing a kid's money, so shameless.
【System Ge, so if we spend money, we can become stronger?
We won't go bald, right?】
【Please Little Jian Zi do not attack the System, I can hear you.
Also, when we do business, we prioritize trust.
If you spend money, you will definitely become stronger, and you won't go bald.】
【Misunderstanding, it's a misunderstanding!
I wasn't scolding you, I was scolding myself, woof woof...】
【Foolish young man, what are you still hesitating for?
The path to becoming stronger has already been pointed out to you.
Hurry up and take action!
Quickly, quickly, quickly......】
The dog System kept barking like a dog, really annoying, but I really want to become stronger!
The System's words are too tempting!
【Okay... Okay then, how much money do I need...】
【Congratulations, Little Jian Zi, you have made the correct choice.
Reputation System activation fee: 5 million; System Store activation fee: 5 million; Lottery System activation fee: 5 million.
Considering you are still a kid, I'll give you a 40% discount.
One price, 9 million.】
【Holy crap......】
Yang Jian couldn't help but curse, "You still know I'm a kid!"
【System, I suspect you did that on purpose, but I have no proof.】
At this moment, the System's tempting voice came again.
【Foolish Little Jian Zi, what are you still hesitating about with such a simple multiple-choice question?
You get what you pay for.
If you spend the money, you'll be the most awesome kid in the entertainment industry.】
Damn, what should I do if I can't control myself?
Spend it!
I've never spent such a large sum of money in both my lives combined.
Why does it feel inexplicably great?
Deposit - 9 million, Account Balance: 485361.00.
The System even left a little bit, which was some comfort.
【Congratulations, Little Jian Zi, you have successfully activated the Reputation System, System Store, and Lottery System, and received a Newbie Gift Pack.
Do you need me to open it for you?】
【Stop dawdling!
I spent such a huge sum of money without even batting an eye.
Open it for me......】
【You spent money, so you're right.
Congratulations, Little Jian Zi, you have received one Gene Potion (unique, no side effects, limited to host use), and the song "fairy tale".】
Holy crap, this wave wasn't a loss!
"fairy tale" is out, and there's even a Gene Potion.
It sounds awesome just hearing about it.
【I know what you want to ask, but don't ask yet.
The Gene Potion can comprehensively enhance the user's physical fitness with no side effects, and it is a unique copy.
Once used, it will be gone.
As for how strong Little Jian Zi you can become, that depends on your absorption effect.
Do you need to use it?】
【Hey, wait a minute, I have another question.
Do you have a recycling function?
I know too many good things.
I can write them out, and you can recycle them.】
【Do you remember the content?
Can you write it out?
Try it now?】
When Yang Jian heard the dog System say this, he carefully recalled those memories in his mind, but they were very blurry.
He couldn't remember the specific content no matter how hard he tried, and the more he thought, the more his head hurt.
【System Grandpa, what's going on?
Why can't I remember anything at all?
I only know which ones were popular, but I don't remember the content.】
【Foolish Little Jian Zi, because you were reborn, some of your memory is missing.
Also, I need to remind Little Jian Zi, the System Store will only list the parts of movie scripts, songs, novels, etc., that you have memory of.】
Yang Jian grumbled and exited the System.
It even put this restriction on him.
However, he wasn't too discouraged; after all, he could still spend money.
Moreover, if he really tried to think of the specific content, he could probably only recall a general idea.
After asking for a long time, Yang Jian pretty much understood.
Inside the System Store were some movie scripts, novels, songs, etc., that he had memories of.
In addition, there were some miscellaneous skills, and the prices were not cheap.
That's fine too; it's better than nothing.
Also, the works he gave up on buying would appear on time just like in the original timeline, and then disappear from the Store.
As for the Lottery System, he needed to achieve certain accomplishments to draw.
The System didn't say the specifics, and he was too lazy to ask.
Now Yang Jian has a cheat!
This tempting entertainment industry, Yang Jian is determined to make a good go of it and let them understand the terror of a cheating Dalao.
Woohoo, takeoff......