[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-32":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},231507,282,"Chapter 32 - 30 The Road to Getting Stronger","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-32",32,"\u003Cp>\"Beep—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the checkout, Fang Cheng took out a credit card from his bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After paying, he carried two large bags full of items and walked out through the customer passage plastered with promotional posters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the supermarket was a parking lot, followed by the crosswalk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng stood at the intersection, watching the traffic come and go, patiently waiting for the traffic lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's Friday now, past two in the afternoon, and the weekend is just around the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to him were shoppers carrying bags, looking much like Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Runhua Supermarket is adjacent to Jiangdong District, known for its good quality and reasonable prices, which keeps the business thriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever Fang Cheng is free, he would travel the extra distance just to shop here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, his bags were filled with food, fruits and vegetables, fresh fish and meat, as well as two large 900ml bottles of pure milk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The numbers on the traffic light switched, turning green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng then followed the crowd, crossing the street to the opposite side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby there was a bus stop with routes departing directly to Old Factory Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only four stops away from his home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of taking the bus, he chose to slow down and stroll through the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides of the street were lined with restaurants and clothing stores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain had stopped half a day earlier, and the foot traffic significantly increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wet patterned floor tiles were covered with dry yellow leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng's gaze moved through the crowd and along the long street, settling on a particularly lush, eye-catching green area nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the riverside park located along the Tai River...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick haze hung in the sky, with only bursts of sunlight filtering through the gaps in the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, there was a breeze, chilling his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a long time since he had leisurely strolled like he was doing now, making his heart feel calmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng set down his grocery bags and sat alone on a bench by the riverbank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite the murky river water was a lush green landscape with several high-rise buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was East Capital's well-known high-end residential area, Cuihu Yipin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its residents were either rich or prestigious, reportedly selling at prices exceeding 100,000 per square meter; even the property security fees were beyond the reach of average people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the cloud cover, intermittently bright and dark, the greenery obscured most of the buildings, revealing only the shining tops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It resembled a sky island within the city, contrasting sharply with its surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng watched the scenery with a calm expression, his gaze not focused on the opposite shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That place was far too distant from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he needed most now was to continually enhance his strength, to firmly grasp the ever-changing fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that, should the day of disaster strike, he wouldn't be just an onlooker or victim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosion at West Mountain had caused some emotional turmoil for Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if a stone had been suddenly thrown into a long-calm lake, creating ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call to his mother that morning had gone unanswered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the landline number of the nurses' station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that it was a busy time at the hospital, Fang Cheng did not continue to disturb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking a shower and waiting for some time, he tried to call again but it was still busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, shortly after, a call came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was from a Nurse Chen, whom Fang Cheng knew, speaking hastily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, due to the West Mountain explosion, many medical staff's family members were calling to inquire about the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nurse Chen first informed Fang Cheng that Ren'an Hospital had not yet been affected by the wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since early morning, many injured had been continuously brought in, keeping them so busy they barely had time to drink water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Fang Cheng offered a few words of comfort and asked her to pass a message to Li Biyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, his mother's call came through; the situation she described was about the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng finally let down the worry he'd been carrying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he asked about his grandfather's condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother said that his grandfather looked to be in good spirits, now able to drink some porridge, but the key would be the follow-up treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Fang Cheng inquired about how much was still needed for the surgery,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she, with a hint of a smile, mentioned that his uncle was busy negotiating a deal these days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If successful, he offered not only to cover grandfather's surgery costs but also to take care of the wedding house for Fang Cheng in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fang Cheng just smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hopefully, his uncle wouldn't be bluffing like before and would handle matters more reliably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long and brief conversation, Fang Cheng didn't want to delay his mother's rest, so he actively ended the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he knew everything was fine at the hospital, he had nothing to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, he could not visit his grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his studies for the day, Fang Cheng decided to add a few sets of deep squats and lifting legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun had come out in the afternoon, followed by washing the clothes and airing them, and cleaning the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the household chores and feeling bored staying indoors, and as he couldn't continue with excessive exercise...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he decided to go out to clear his mind and relax his tense body and spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just back from the supermarket with a full load, he prepared to make a big feast tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon he would become a sparring partner, entering the \"high-income class\" with a monthly salary of over ten thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Treating himself in advance didn't cost too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he could also practice his skills and gain experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him, a blue light screen faintly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cooking Skill lv0 (89\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cleaning lv0 (91\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the two skills that were about to level up, Fang Cheng couldn't help but let his thoughts run wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cooking Skill\" and \"Cleaning,\" like both, are very common life skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wondering what the enhancement reward would be after leveling up to lv1?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps similar to boxing and deep squat, it could also increase attribute points or strengthen some part of the body?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Fang Cheng glanced at the somewhat gloomy sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he got up from his chair, his gaze falling on a place faintly buzzing with noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ready to complete a reconnaissance task before heading home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking on the cobblestone path in the park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see groups of elderly people practicing Tai Chi Boxing and health preservation kung fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also many trendy young people practicing street dance or skateboarding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead, in the fitness equipment area, music and cheering sounds could be heard from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of sturdy young men, with their jackets off and torsos bare, gathered in front of the horizontal bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to them, a cassette recorder blasted rhythmic dance music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took turns performing fitness moves, showing off their muscles while competing with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various movements like one-handed pull-ups, horizontal bar planches, moonwalks, and 360-degree big turns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These challenging acts, extremely visually striking, won rounds of cheers from the onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng's eyes shimmered slightly as he joined the line of spectators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years, with economic development, fitness activities have gradually become popular among the common people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Street fitness, which values individual freedom and pursues personal heroism, has also thrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From bystanders, he learned that most of the fitness enthusiasts were physical education students, and some had won amateur bodybuilding championships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng watched intently, admiring their agile and stretchy figures, and felt an urge to try it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked up to an unoccupied horizontal bar, grabbed the steel bar with an overhand grip, and tested its feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, inhaling deeply, his arm muscles immediately tensed, and he arched his back and forcefully pulled his body upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement was smooth, and the posture stretched out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the soreness in his muscles hadn't gone away, it didn't stop him from performing the most basic move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his facial expression tightened slightly as he raised his chin above the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This performance was rather ordinary; even if someone glanced at him, they quickly turned their heads away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They merely regarded him as someone who was momentarily playful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, two girls, seemingly physical education students, giggled and pointed while discussing Fang Cheng's clumsy imitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the others, the gap was too obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially as Fang Cheng had a delicate, fair-faced look, and his jacket made him appear quite slim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like the difference between a skinny dog and a wolf dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pull-ups, a challenging sport inherently, are seen by fitness enthusiasts as symbols of male strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng's eyes were very calm, totally unaffected by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his movements were slightly off, he tried to follow the standard and completed 10 pull-ups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling an increase in the soreness and numbness in his arms and shoulders, he didn't continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was just a trial...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng jumped down from the horizontal bar, shook his hands, and softly exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he silently turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Improving one's body doesn't have shortcuts; it relies on gradual accumulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the panel's assistance, its primary function is real-time feedback and result solidification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, becoming stronger still requires persistent effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an inevitable path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Fang Cheng possessed unwavering confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this path to becoming stronger, he would eventually surpass all the adversaries he encountered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the somewhat quirky Shijima Gorou...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's going to rain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a shout rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few raindrops sparsely began to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng looked up and saw the dark clouds moving quickly from west to east.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hopefully this rain won't last long, so as not to affect tomorrow's training...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmuring to himself, he quickly grabbed two big bags of ingredients and joined the crowd rushing home.\u003C\u002Fp>",1672,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.559Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","273148818226473b191035a46c6348ade9311853bbb60b2ba70cbdcdf6c49914","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-33","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-31",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]