System upgrade complete
"Uh... of course it will continue!"
Although he had said it, Jin Can himself seemed somewhat confused.
After all, she herself hadn't been able to find a truly clear answer to this question.
As darkness fell, they returned home, remaining unusually quiet the entire way.
Jin Can's emotions were stirred by Ge Ouchen's anxious question, and he was unable to calm down for a while.
However, perhaps to answer him, or perhaps more to convince herself, Jin Can proved her determination with her actions.
Even without homework, systematic tutoring, or the distraction of live chat, Jin Can still reviewed some past mistakes and summarized problem-solving strategies as usual. It was like a good habit that he had developed and maintained, and it also seemed like a silent act of perseverance and response.
The next morning, after arriving at school, Jin Can sat idly in his seat, flipping through the Chinese textbook.
bite--!
[The Empress System Ver. 2.0 has been upgraded. This system will provide you with a more comprehensive, intelligent, and efficient growth plan! Please check it out!]
Well, so you said you wanted to go offline, but you just went to update...
Looking at the brand-new, futuristic blue panel in front of him, Jin Can suddenly had a bad feeling.
Soon, her premonition came true.
The upgraded system became incredibly rich and "terrifying," leaving Jin Can completely dumbfounded.
The system, designed for Jin Can, outlines three intricate and interconnected "growth task lines".
[Host: Jin Can]
[Level: Lv.8]
[Intermediate-level high achievers: Their knowledge framework gradually becomes clearer, they can apply what they've learned to other situations, and they begin to focus on learning efficiency]
Experience Points: 880/7000
[Skills: System Shop, Photographic Memory, Mindset Mastery, Applying Knowledge to New Situations...]
[Main Theme 1: The Sea of Learning Has No Bounds (Academic Theme)]
[Daily Routine] Daily Learning Review of Six Courses (3/6)
[Weekly Task] Complete one set of mock college entrance exam papers (0/1)
[Special] Unlocking Basic Knowledge of the "Olympic Mathematics Competition" (0/1)
[Main Storyline Two: In the Spotlight (Social Storyline)]
[Daily Routine] Keep smiling (Today's smiling time: 17/60 minutes)
[Weekly Routine] Engage in effective social interaction with at least 10 classmates (3/10)
[Special] The center of attention at any campus event (0/1)
[Main Storyline 3: Having Many Skills Is Never a Burden (Skills Track)]
[Daily] Beautifying Course Notes (1/6)
[Weekly] Guzheng Practice (0/7 hours)
[Special] Unlock the "Basic Programming: From Beginner to Giving Up" tutorial.
The meticulously planned system is comparable to the schedule of a listed company CEO.
Jin Can opened the newly opened system store.
The three standard skill cards can be claimed for free once a week from the shop. To purchase them again, you must consume "Empress's Aura," which is exchanged for experience points. In addition, the Brainpower and Physical Strength bonuses can also be purchased in the shop at a ratio of 1 point for every 100 experience points.
Using experience points to exchange for skill or mental/physical points will inevitably affect the subsequent leveling speed, resulting in lower basic stats and lower quest rewards. A delicate balance has been struck between the two, and Jin Can will have to make a choice between them in the future.
Therefore, accumulating tasks becomes particularly important, subtly motivating Jin Can to complete each task with greater efficiency and perfection every day and in every task to come.
"Is this some kind of skill point-based build? The mechanics are getting more and more complicated," Jin Can thought to himself.
However, the bullet screen area has also enabled the tipping function. Viewers' tips will be converted into "academic points", which can be used to redeem items in the store.
Upon learning the news, the comments section immediately took a strange turn:
[Recite the Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng in five minutes, and your uncle will reward you with 500 academic points]
She got up and went to the corridor, where she finished reciting the text in a low voice. A few seconds later, the system notified her that she had gained 500 points of academic ability.
As a result, everyone's behavior gradually became unrestrained, and they started making a ruckus without any restraint.
[Call me brother and I'll give you a 1000 reward]
[Dance around a bit, and I'll make you financially independent in the online store!]
The comments on the screen became increasingly outrageous, and everyone's behavior became more and more unrestrained, gradually causing the atmosphere to spiral out of control.
...To be honest, these comments made Jin Can feel a little uncomfortable.
【Twist and numb】
The commenter with the red text at the top appeared, unusually radiating anger, which finally calmed everyone down a bit.
Even the science popularizer is angry! You guys are disgusting! CanCan is a good student!
【Twist and paralyze*1】
As the numbers skyrocketed, Jin Can himself frantically pressed the button many times.
"System, this is really inappropriate. Is there any moderation for bullet comments?" Jin Can asked, somewhat frightened, having never seen anything like this before.
[Hello host! Your feedback has been submitted, and we will fix it as soon as possible. Please stay tuned for further updates.]
The system seemed to have been caught off guard by this situation.
Jin Can could only sigh and return to his seat.
After all this twist and turn, his academic ability points did increase a little more. Jin Can figured he could buy a couple more skill cards.
It's one thing to focus on academics and school activities, but what about math olympiad, guzheng, and programming? Where are they going to push her onto?
She hasn't touched the guzheng for hundreds of years; it's long been abandoned.
What's with forcing her into programming? They actually want her to start learning now? Are they planning to make her a seasoned developer with years of experience by the time she graduates from university?
And... is she really destined to pursue a career in programming?
Ge Ouchen's father seems to work in this field and looks extremely busy.
I chose science because I was too lazy to memorize things; my humanities grades were even worse than my science grades. Choosing science was just a stopgap measure; at least it would give me more options when choosing a university later.
In fact, Jin Can had no idea what he wanted to do in the future and couldn't imagine it at all.
Life never gives everyone enough time to see the path ahead before setting off. The pace of life is too fast, so fast that most people are swept along by life before they have even figured out their direction.
Thus, people reluctantly stepped into the unknown, groping for their own meaning in the ordinary daily life.
The same goes for the tiny golden splendor.
After the school sports meet, the entire Grade 11 (4) class resumed the study atmosphere that was before the midterm exams.
During breaks, only whispers and the sound of papers turning could be heard in the classroom; after school, everyone would stay behind to sit for an extra half hour or an hour to quietly complete their homework.
Jin Can's sharing of his exam experience not only drew everyone's attention but also made everyone gradually realize that summer is over and they will soon be entering their senior year of high school, and it's time to fight for their future.
The classroom was filled with a pure atmosphere of learning.
During lunch break, homeroom teacher Ms. Yang entered the classroom and announced several notices:
First, the date and location of the spring outing planned for the semester have been determined—a large amusement park in the suburbs;
Secondly, the school will hold a campus arts festival performance competition, and everyone is encouraged to contact Jin Can to sign up.
Before leaving, she reminded Jin Can that after school, the event organizers should hold a meeting with the art and literature representatives of each class to finalize the specific arrangements.
Jin Can then attended the meeting, which mainly informed the class's arts and literature representatives to do a good job in mobilization and registration statistics, and to submit the registration information before the end of school next Friday, so as to arrange matters related to the preliminary competition.
This competition is divided into two categories: poetry recitation and musical performance. Participation can be individual or group, and does not involve class honors. The competition consists of three rounds: preliminary, semi-final, and final. It is expected to start at the end of April and last for one month. The two categories will be held simultaneously, and the school's champion, runner-up, and third-place winners will be selected in the end.
bite--!
[Story progression mission unlocked: Campus Influence Expansion Plan]
[Host, please actively participate in the two competitions and excel in the finals to unlock related rewards.]
[The guzheng practice and the much-anticipated task were actually waiting for us here.]
[This system has so many tricks up its sleeve! Brilliant! This is the episode I support the system the most!]
[Isn't it a bit too harsh of you to just stand there and talk like that, without understanding the situation?]
Yes, studying is already very busy.
Jin Can sighed, unsure of what to say.
Whether it's experience points, skill cards, or points, she wants as many as possible.
However, is it possible to obtain it by twisting in front of the bullet comments?
Absolutely impossible!
She cannot and does not want to engage in such unhealthy practices.
It seems that this is the only way forward.
The system's demands on her seem to be getting increasingly stringent.
But at least the spring outing is coming soon, and I can finally take a breather, Jin Can thought happily to himself.
On Saturday afternoon, Jin Can said she wanted to participate in the school's arts festival performance, so her parents worked together to find the guzheng that had been gathering dust at home and took it to a music store for maintenance and repair.
"Can Can is quite active at school now. She's going to perform on the guzheng. I support Can Can and hope she wins first place," Dad sighed.
Jin Can blushed and only said that he would do his best.
On Sunday afternoon, Ge Ouchen came to visit. Looking at the sheet music on Jin Can's table, he asked:
Which arts festival are you planning to attend?
"I'm aiming for first place, Dog Bro. As the school's heartthrob and academic genius, are you interested in participating in the poetry recitation?"
"No!"
"Okay, your registration has been successful!"
"Hello!"
"First of all, I'm not calling you 'Hey'! Don't worry, I'll find a few more people for you, and if all else fails, I'll be your backup!"
Ge Ouchen seemed to have given up the struggle.
"Okay, whatever you say. Do you have any questions for me?"
"Yes, yes, yes! Brother Dog, you're my god!"
Praised and admired, Ge Ouchen's lips curled up slightly.
After the homework issue was resolved, Jin Can told Ge Ouchen about the system update features and mechanisms, but omitted the twists and turns in the comments section to avoid causing him any worry.
"No wonder you're so enthusiastic about the arts festival. In that case, let the three of them go too. If they can really help you get the job done, I won't mind giving them a second thought."
"You're quite natural playing the 'harem male lead' role. They helped you a lot during the competition, so they're definitely your best friends."
"Just kidding. I'll go with you to find the three of them on Monday, and we'll bring Lin Xiaoxiao along too. Six people will be enough."
bite--!
[Empress's aura +500]
Jin Can: !?
Is Dog Brother's influence really that useful?
I must say, Dog Bro is a really nice guy.
[Agreed. A smart and reasonable high school student who occasionally acts a little silly is just wonderful.]
Jin Can's temper isn't as explosive as it used to be, and his hair has grown longer. Before, he would vomit blood, curse, and beat up Dog Brother at the drop of a hat.
Jin Can thought to himself... It's because he has too many daily tasks and is extremely busy!
I didn't even have time to get a haircut, but at least tying my hair up in a little bun is more convenient than letting my short hair get messed up by the wind... It's just that the length is a bit awkward and doesn't look very good.
Mainly because my energy was almost completely depleted, I naturally became too lazy to lose my temper and only had a cold face to deal with the world!
"Oh right, shall we go to the supermarket together later to buy some snacks?"
[Oh my god, the male lead has made his move!]
I loved the snack-buying part so much! It was even more fun than the day of the school trip!
[Agreed, agreed, and we absolutely must go to the supermarket!]
Jin Can naturally agreed, but she also started to make her own plans: on the day of the spring outing, she wanted to find a chance to spend some time alone with Brother Gou.
However, this time reality dealt her a heavy blow without mercy.
"Wow, Dog Bro, you're really lucky with the ladies, so many women are surrounding you."
On the day of the spring outing, as soon as the teacher in charge announced free time, she prepared to meet up with Ge Ouchen.
After walking a few steps, four people, led by Shi Yanxi, surrounded them again, followed by several voices coming from behind.
"You're incredibly awesome! Before, you brought me food and homework, and even blocked people. I thought you were really something back then."
A tall, thin boy familiarly put his arm around Ge Ouchen's shoulder.
The voices came from several friends Ge Ouchen had met in the competition training team, their tone tinged with a hint of sarcasm. They came from different classes, and each of them was a top student who consistently ranked in the top ten.
Chao Ningning, Shi Yanxi, Zhou Yu, and Lin Xiaoxiao were also taken aback by this scene.
And so, Jin Can's imagined date for the two of them dramatically escalated into a large tour group of more than ten people.
...Jin Can's heart is so tired.
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