FWF Chapter 13 Talent: Pear Blossoms in the Rain
Chapter 13 Talent: Pear Blossoms in the Rain
In September, the sun blazes down on Shanghai.
The rubber track on the playground was baked so hard that it emitted a pungent, burnt smell, and you could even see waves of heat rising in the air.
On the large playground of the new campus of Shanghai Theatre Academy.
Thousands of freshmen in camouflage uniforms were like cumin sprinkled on a hot plate, enduring the relentless scorching of the sun.
"Head up! Chest out! Stomach in!"
"What are you doing! Who gave you permission to move!"
"Move one more time, and everyone will stand for another ten minutes!"
The instructor's roar was more scorching than the sun overhead.
Within the formation, cries of agony rose and fell in people's hearts, but their faces remained deathly silent.
Sweat streamed down their foreheads and into their eyes, stinging painfully, yet no one dared to raise a hand to wipe it away.
however.
Amidst this dejected scene of "barbecued meat," one person stood ramrod straight, like a tall, upright poplar tree.
Jiang Bai felt the power surging continuously within his body, and his mind remained as steady as a rock.
Is this the joy of cheating?
His classmates around him were shivering and sweating profusely, but he only felt a little hot!
His legs were as solid as if they were filled with cement, and his back was as straight as if it were reinforced with steel plates.
This feeling of abundant physical energy made him want to give the system a thumbs up.
Last night's gambling spree, though heartbreaking in the process, had a surprisingly satisfying result!
My thoughts drifted back to late last night...
In order to cope with the legendary military training that can ruin people, and also to prevent that damn system from issuing any more stamina tasks.
After washing up and getting into bed that night, Jiang Bai started a crazy lottery draw.
After a day, the popularity value has reached an astonishing 7,000 points, up from more than 4,000 points in the morning!
rich!
Immensely wealthy!
Jiang Bai, holding over 7,000 popularity points in his hand, became arrogant!
"System, give me a ten-pull!"
"I need stamina! I need more energy! I want to become a superman who can do it seven times a night... oh no, I want to be a muscular man who can run seventy kilometers in one night!"
The roulette wheel spins.
The light flickered.
then……
Thank you for your patronage.
Thank you for your patronage.
Thank you for your patronage.
……
Nine times in a row, the gray words were like slaps to the face, making Jiang Bai see stars.
Until the tenth time.
A flash of golden light!
[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have gained 1 attribute point: Stamina +1.]
Jiang Bai looked at the pitiful "+1" and almost spat blood onto the mosquito net.
A thousand popularity points!
Did you just exchange a little bit of physical strength?
Isn't this exchange rate a bit too unfair?
But he didn't give up.
This is the mentality of a gambler: the next bet will definitely pay out!
"Ten more pulls!"
The roulette wheel spun again.
This time, I was a tiny bit luckier.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have acquired the skill: Basic Acting.]
[Skill Description: This skill helps you overcome the embarrassment of having a blank expression, allowing you to precisely control micro-expressions, making it more than enough to play a passerby or a corpse.]
Jiang Bai looked at the skill and fell into deep thought.
Acting skills?
Alright, he's a performing arts student after all, so it's always good to have more skills.
But the remaining nine times, it was still the same neat "Thank you for your patronage".
Two thousand popularity points, all for nothing.
Jiang Bai's heart was bleeding.
He glanced at his popularity score balance, which was over five thousand.
"I refuse to believe it!"
"I'm the chosen one with a system, how could I possibly be unlucky?"
"Your posture is definitely wrong!"
Jiang Bai rolled over, found a more comfortable position, and gritted his teeth as he clicked on another ten consecutive draws.
This time.
The roulette wheel spun very fast.
The first nine times, it was still that familiar gray.
Jiang Bai was numb, and even prepared himself for the ending of being completely empty.
Just as the pointer was about to stop for the last time.
An unprecedented pink light blinded his dog eyes!
[Ding! Congratulations, host, you're on a stroke of good fortune!]
[Gain special talent: Pear Blossom in the Rain (Passive/Active)]
[Talent Introduction: When you cry, your tears possess an extremely powerful and destructive force. You will cry so beautifully that they evoke pity and a strong protective instinct in others. Whether it's a ruthless assassin or a volatile instructor, they will crumble before your tears.]
Jiang Bai stared at the line of text, stunned for a full three minutes.
then.
He let out a desperate growl from under the covers:
"System! Are you kidding me?!"
"Tears streaming down her face?"
"I'm a man!"
"You made a grown man cry like a baby? That sight is too much for me to bear!"
"What I need is stamina! Muscles! An indestructible body!"
"What's the use of giving me this 'green tea' talent? Are you suggesting I play Lin Daiyu?"
The system remained aloof and silent, clearly not wanting to pay attention to this host who was acting innocent after getting a good deal.
Despite grumbling, Jiang Bai glanced at the attribute panel.
The stamina column has quietly changed to [9].
The original base attribute was 7.
I added 1 point for completing the task.
I just added 1 to the prize draw.
Even without drawing any extra stamina points, he's already a powerful man with 9 stamina points!
We're just one step away from reaching the maximum value of 10 points!
……
Going back to reality.
Under the scorching sun, Jiang Bai quietly clenched his fist.
Nine points of stamina, that's really impressive.
After standing at attention for more than twenty minutes, the girls around her were already swaying and pale.
Even the several seemingly strong boys next to him had their legs trembling slightly.
Only he remained calm, his breathing steady, and his heartbeat strong!
You can even get distracted by observing the ants passing by.
Just then.
"Thump."
A muffled thud came from beside me.
Jiang Bai glanced at him out of the corner of his eye and his heart skipped a beat.
The one who collapsed was his roommate, the second oldest in room 404, the rich second-generation Su Ze!
At this moment, Su Ze lay motionless on the scorching hot plastic track, his face to the ground and his back to the sky.
"Holy crap? The second one!"
Jiang Bai instinctively reached out to help.
Although this guy is a bit of a chatterbox and always gets horny looking at his cross-dressing photos, he's still a brother after all.
In this sweltering heat, I hope he doesn't actually get sick from the heat.
however.
Just as Jiang Bai's hand touched Su Ze's arm.
He witnessed an astonishing scene.
While lying on the ground, Su Ze quietly turned his face to the side when no one was paying attention.
His eyes, which had been tightly closed, opened slightly.
He winked at Jiang Bai with an extremely quick and flirtatious gesture.
✧(≖ ◡ ≖✿)
Jiang Bai: "..."
In that instant, Jiang Bai's hand froze in mid-air.
Good guy.
It was all an act!
This acting is exaggerated with a touch of affectation, and affected with a hint of cunning.
As expected of acting students, they started acting on the very first day of military training?
Su Ze continued his frantic hints, his eyes practically screaming, "Hurry! Cooperate with me! I want to go to the infirmary to enjoy the air conditioning!"
Jiang Bai was speechless.
But judging from Su Ze's sweaty appearance, he must have been really exhausted.
Should we help or not?
We absolutely have to help!
This is the tacit understanding between roommates!
Just then.
[Ding! Host is detected performing.]
The skill "Basic Acting Skill" will trigger automatically.
A strange feeling welled up inside me.
Jiang Bai's previously somewhat dazed expression changed instantly.
His brows furrowed sharply, his pupils contracted slightly, and his eyes revealed just the right amount of panic and anxiety!
The way he captured the emotion was so precise, down to every single facial muscle!
"Su Ze! Su Ze, what's wrong with you?!"
Jiang Bai shouted, his voice trembling slightly, a sign of his extreme concern for his companion's safety.
He helped Su Ze up, his movements seemingly flustered but actually steady.
This shout startled everyone around.
This also successfully caught the instructor's attention.
"What are you doing! Shouting like that!"
The dark-faced instructor strode over, his eyes fierce.
But when he saw Jiang Bai's face, which was filled with worry, helplessness, and anxiety, he paused slightly.
That look in his eyes is so sincere!
It doesn't seem like an act!
Looking at Su Ze lying unconscious on the ground, the instructor frowned.
"Reporting, Instructor!"
Jiang Bai, his eyes red-rimmed, shouted loudly:
My roommate fainted!
"He wasn't in good health to begin with, and he probably had low blood sugar. I noticed his face turned pale just now, and then he collapsed!"
"Please allow me to take him to the infirmary!"
These words were spoken with sincerity and logical consistency!
Add to that his incredibly deceptively handsome face.
The instructor's doubts dissipated considerably!
"You're not feeling well, yet you're trying to be brave?"
The instructor muttered something, but he didn't dare to let anything actually happen.
After all, these students are all pampered and spoiled. If they really develop heatstroke, he can't afford to take responsibility.
Just then.
The other two roommates, Gu Dapeng and Lin Le, also realized what was happening.
The two exchanged a glance and instantly understood Su Ze's scheme.
"Holy crap! That second brother's trick was cunning!"
"Count me in! I want to go outside and enjoy the air conditioning too!"