[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets":3,"chapter-charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-1713":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Charm point maxed out, inheriting game assets",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1653892,2118,"Chapter 1713 - 589: Repairing the Wall (5)","charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-1713",1713,"\u003Cp>Zhang Yan was stunned for a moment before something seemed to propel her to run back to the balcony, gazing intently through the old window at the street below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She counted in her mind, and when she reached \"13,\" that familiar figure finally appeared on the pathway in the community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked briskly under the afternoon sun, almost jogging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire being exuded a youthful and carefree energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passionate, clean, radiant \"boy\" from her memories had finally broken free from dullness and oppression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tang Song she saw this time was much better than what she had hoped for or imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears began to gather in Zhang Yan’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s wonderful that he’s doing so well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She genuinely felt happy for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just quietly watched, motionless, until his figure disappeared around the corner of the community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know how much time had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That familiar silhouette appeared in her sight again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he was carrying many items, but it was unclear what they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan quickly came to her senses, hurriedly returned to the living room, and stood nervously by the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she heard clear footsteps in the hallway, she gently opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Tang Song came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m back,\" he said, dropping the items in his hands loudly on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this...\" Zhang Yan looked at the items on the floor and immediately froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One large bucket bore the words \"Strong Waterproof and Anti-Alkali Primer,\" another was labeled \"Odorless Eco-Friendly Waterproof Latex Paint,\" and there was a shopping bag with a hardware store logo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing her startled gaze, Tang Song explained with a smile, \"I remember telling you before that my dad did renovations. I just happened to have some free time today, so I thought I’d help you fix the walls; I know a thing or two about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\" Zhang Yan exclaimed softly, shaking her head and waving her hands frantically, her words muddled, \"No, no need! I... I can find someone to fix it myself... I can’t let you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song chuckled and gently interrupted her, \"It’s no trouble, really. Besides, I haven’t done this in a while, and I really wanted to give it a try; it’s quite fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment and playfully winked at her, \"Want to come help me out a bit? We can work together and make it easier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan stammered for a while, looking into his sincere, smiling eyes, and finally couldn’t bring herself to object anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She picked up the plastic bag filled with tools and followed him into the bathroom, which embarrassed her the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls weren’t tiled, only coated with a long-yellowed waterproof paint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to years of dampness and poor ventilation, large areas of wall paint had lifted and peeled, revealing mottled, unsightly cement beneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was really terrible; every time Tang Song said he wanted to use the bathroom, she would feel nervous and uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song seemingly didn’t notice her discomfort, naturally working with her to move the sundries from the bathroom to the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he took out a blue smock from the shopping bag and put it on, retrieving a roller, brush, and putty knife, skillfully starting to clean the wall surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You see, with this kind of old wall, you have to scrape off all the peeling and loose areas first, or the new paint won’t last long,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before painting, this waterproof primer is key, especially in damp places like bathrooms and kitchens; it can prevent the walls from getting damp and moldy and help the topcoat adhere more firmly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he worked, he casually shared some renovation knowledge with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bathroom was very small, about four square meters, with approximately ten square meters of walls to paint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Tang Song’s current strength and coordination, the job went particularly smoothly and efficiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mottled wall paint was slowly scraped off by his hands, revealing the gray cement underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song evenly mixed the primer and carefully applied it with a roller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan followed him, initially feeling nervous and timid, unsure where to put her hands and feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But gradually, she was infected by his ease and focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, she would hand him tools; sometimes, she’d steady the slightly unstable small stool for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More often, she just stood quietly by, dazedly watching him, dotted with sweat and white latex paint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roller rubbed against the wall repeatedly, producing a low \"rustling\" sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dilapidated bathroom was being covered and repaired, little by little, with a clean, new layer of white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked and listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, she couldn’t help but call his name, \"Tang Song—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song paused, turned around, his face stained with a few spots of white paint, smiling brightly and cleanly, \"I’m here, what’s up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, nothing, thank you,\" she lowered her head in a fluster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Momentarily, she felt that a similarly mottled, damp, and insecure corner inside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was being meticulously and gently mended by him, quietly, bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>",839,"2026-06-06T12:10:00.366Z",1,"novelbin.me","87c33f13596051ac77be0d6af0da6f9f24394a14f1ee52034528491cb542a9af","charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-1714","charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-1712",1887,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcharm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]