Chapter 111: Player, Awakened!

Tsk~ really a weakling!

I thought you were going to say some astonishing wager~

Yu Xiaomo's arrogant words couldn't get under Zhang Jie's skin; instead, he looked at her with a mocking smile.

What, you think I'm stupid?

Even if there were aliens, I might not necessarily get to see them in my lifetime!

Why would I bet on a sure-loss situation? You're trying to set me up!

Tsk... hey, what are you doing!

Yu Xiaomo looked indignant, but Zhang Jie pressed down on her head and roughly ruffled it, turning her fluffy head into an explosion-head.

Zhang Jie!!!

Yu Xiaomo let out a sharp explosive sound; she never imagined that the weakling she once pressed down and beat with one hand had now become an existence she could not match.

Seeing her explosive-haired appearance, Zhang Jie felt pleased, and he himself hadn't realized that he no longer disliked Yu Xiaomo as he used to.

After messing around for a while, Yu Xiaomo painfully paid the barbecue bill; she now regretted calling that brute Liu Delie as well.

He alone devoured 60% of the barbecue!!!

After finishing the barbecue, the three casually strolled around and then prepared to go their separate ways home.

Liu Delie first left the group; his route home differed from Zhang Jie's, while Yu Xiaomo followed alongside Zhang Jie.

The two walked home together; seeing Yu Xiaomo several times wanting to speak but stopping, Zhang Jie felt a bit helpless.

You little brat, if you have something to say, just say it straight.

Oh...

Yu Xiaomo tugged at her own hair, fidgeting.

Umm....

If tomorrow's player application fails... don't lose heart.

Your probability is over seventy percent; even if you fail, you'd only lose five percent, and you'll have another chance next year.

Zhang Jie felt somewhat puzzled hearing this unusually atypical talk from that little girl.

You're still worried about being on top of me? Your 7% chance is what you should really worry about!

Upon hearing that, a flicker of gloom flashed in Yu Xiaomo's eyes, though Zhang Jie didn't notice it in the night.

... Don't bother me! My good intentions are wasted!

Yu Xiaomo seemed a bit angry, her cheeks puffed, her short legs quickly shuffled back and forth, increasing the distance between her and Zhang Jie.

Zhang Jie wasn't in a hurry either; although his body was still rather frail, he was tall!

With just that little bit of distance she shuffled, he caught up with a few strides.

Seeing Zhang Jie not catching up, Yu Xiaomo didn't walk forward; instead, she stood in place waiting for him to arrive.

What? Not hurrying?

Zhang Jie's slightly teasing voice came over; Yu Xiaomo looked up at him, seeing him draw nearer, a hint of resolve flashed across her small face.

Zhang Jie, sorry!

Zhang Jie:?

Holy shit, what are you doing!

Yu Xiaomo suddenly bowed deeply toward Zhang Jie; Zhang Jie was startled by her action and quickly stepped back a few steps.

Seeing Zhang Jie's wary expression, Yu Xiaomo's mouth twitched, but she ultimately held back her urge to retort.

Sorry! Earlier... in elementary school... I...

I didn't understand back then, didn't know what bullying was... but I didn't mean to bully you! I also didn't mean to join them!

These words, Yu Xiaomo had thought about for a long time, made much mental preparation, and finally chose today to offer Zhang Jie her most sincere apology.

Listening to Yu Xiaomo's explanation, Zhang Jie scratched his head; at first he didn't react to what she was saying.

Bullying...

Zhang Jie thought it over, then sighed.

That period of time was indeed quite unforgettable; of course, as a child he also indeed disliked Yu Xiaomo.

But that bullying incident also let him meet his good brother Liu Delie, taught him to resist, and frankly speaking, Yu Xiaomo actually had little to do with that bullying.

You... you can forgive me?

Yu Xiaomo lifted her head, looking at Zhang Jie with eyes full of expectation.

Zhang Jie pondered; actually, he no longer disliked Yu Xiaomo that much, on the contrary, since he could completely suppress her, the days of teasing her were rather fun.

Thinking of that, Zhang Jie again felt the urge to tease her.

Of course not!

Hearing Zhang Jie's words, Yu Xiaomo froze for a moment, the light in her eyes gradually dimming.

But, if you agree to be my little brother for life, I could forgive you.

The wronged Yu Xiaomo, upon hearing that, instantly felt 'bengbu' (stuck), knowing Zhang Jie was just teasing a fool.

Zhang Jie!!!

I'm going all out with you!!!

Yu Xiaomo instantly exploded upward, delivering a lightning-fast headbutt to Zhang Jie's stomach, nearly folding him like a folding screen.

Then, taking advantage of Zhang Jie not recovering, she opened her small mouth and bit down on his arm, unable to shake off.

Holy shit! Yu Xiaomo! You!

You damned dog! Let go!!!

Damn!!!

Time flew by, and soon it was the next day—finally, the moment for the tense and exciting Awakened Player had arrived!

For this awakening, you got up very early and, under your parents' expectant gazes, lay down into the Dream Cabin.

The cabin door slowly closed, and Zhang Jie's consciousness gradually faded...

'Logging in to account, please wait....'

'Detected that your age has reached the minimum application limit; would you like to apply to become a player?'

'Your probability of becoming a player is: 100%!!!'

Zhang Jie slowly opened his eyes, and what came into view was the familiar registration interface.

The familiar white space, the familiar system panel, yet what differed was the content on it.

'Apply to become a player?'

'Yes/No'

'Hah....'

Zhang Jie took a deep breath and reached out to click it.

'Application confirmed!'

'System processing application...'

'Application successful!!!'

In an instant, Zhang Jie felt a strange power arise, continuously pouring into his body.

'Congratulations! Mr. Zhang Jie! You have officially become a player! Wishing you enjoyable play in Dream Online!'

'System notification: You have received a Newbie Gift Pack! Please accept it!'

'Finally...'

Zhang Jie let out a breath; the process of becoming a player went smoothly, with no mishaps.

Opening the warehouse, Zhang Jie selected the Newbie Gift Pack and clicked to use it.

'Used successfully!'

'Congratulations! You obtained an F-rank Game World Ticket ×1 and Talent Draw Count ×1!'

'Talent?'

Zhang Jie felt doubtful; everyone only has one talent, but if he remembers correctly, he should have a Legendary Talent.

'Could it be... I can have a second talent?'

Zhang Jie said, opening his own panel.