[{"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-50":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},231525,282,"Chapter 50 - 48: The Monster in the Heart","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>Wenchuan District, Taijiang Hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng, after consulting the reception desk, carried a beautifully arranged fruit basket and took the elevator to the third floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hospital is a private institution, relatively small in size with only five floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the environment is exceptionally elegant and tranquil, with very meticulous decor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It lacks the noise and chaos typical of large public hospitals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking through, he saw more medical staff than patients, all of whom were exceptionally friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the scent of disinfectant filling the air, one might mistakenly think they’ve entered a luxury hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those who can afford to stay here must be wealthy, eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng looked around as he searched for Shijima Gorou’s ward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After passing through the hallway and around a corner, he finally found a particularly secluded VIP intensive care ward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, two burly men in black suits and sunglasses stood outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They appeared to be guards hired by Shijima Gorou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng then stepped forward, politely introduced himself and his reason for visiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he was still kept outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two guards seemed very indifferent, seemingly not understanding the language of Xia Country, nor did they go in to inform their employer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They simply raised their hands in a silent gesture that indicated entry was not allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng paused slightly, then shook his head, set down the fruit basket, and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Shijima Gorou seemed more prestigious than a celebrity...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, there seemed to be movement inside, and a woman’s voice was heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let him in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng stopped in his tracks, pondered for a moment, and then chose to stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the room, he saw a spacious suite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only equipped with various medical care facilities, but the decoration also leaned towards a warm, home-style ambiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight poured through the broad glass windows, eradicating any sense of oppression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shijima Gorou was lying on the hospital bed, his body wrapped up like a mummy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially around his neck, there was a thick white plaster cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young woman in a floral dress was attending by his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was Shijima Gorou’s fiancée, Cui Xiuying, a woman from Xia Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a set of misunderstandings in their interaction yesterday, Fang Cheng had gotten to know her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry, I was too harsh yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng glanced around the room and then apologized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the fruit basket and placed it on a nearby table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Xiuying bent down, whispered a few words into Shijima Gorou’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Shijima Gorou looked miserable, his consciousness was very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s alright, it was my request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the conversation, he couldn’t help but glance at his fiancée standing beside him, fearing she might blame him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that yesterday he intentionally sent her away and secretly compared martial arts with Fang Cheng, but she ended up finding out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Xiuying, however, did not say anything particularly harsh and maintained a dignified and proper demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She invited Fang Cheng to sit down and then brought him a cup of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng thanked her and received the cup with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the small talk, he also roughly understood Shijima Gorou’s current medical condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Multiple fractures throughout his body, with severe muscle tissue damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most serious was the neck area, which had been fixed with a plaster cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, there were no internal injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attending doctor had just come to perform a post-surgery check-up and diagnosed that he needed to stay in the hospital for observation and treatment for at least a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Shijima Gorou felt pretty good about himself and even seemed more cheerful and spirited than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonchalantly, as if it were normal to him, he even clamored to return home for recuperation immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Xiuying scolded him for a few words before he finally shut his mouth obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be said, his physique was truly extraordinary compared to ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it should be said that it had reached a \"non-human\" level...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thought lingered in Fang Cheng’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the doctor left the ward, he immediately began to speak:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Shijima, may I be so bold as to ask a question?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s tone paused slightly, his gaze faintly showing a sharp edge as he stared at Shijima Gorou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which school of karate did you study, and how do your muscles swell and transform into that strange form during combat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question was precisely the main purpose of Fang Cheng’s visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, both Shijima Gorou and Cui Xiuying, the couple-to-be, looked somewhat unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to touch on some unspeakable secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Fang Cheng was about to give up in disappointment, thinking that he wouldn’t get an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shijima Gorou suddenly sighed slightly with a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s no wonder Mr. Fang is suspicious; this matter is so bizarre that it probably can’t be explained in just a few words...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t immediately explain the reason but looked down, seemingly recalling some unbearable past events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Cui Xiuying attempted to stop him, he still waved his hand and slowly began to recount everything to Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shijima Gorou was born into a very traditional samurai family from Wakayama Prefecture in Japan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grandfather was one of the promoters of the national karate competition in Japan and had a unique skill of knocking down bulls with hand blades, being recognized as a highly respected martial arts master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the influence of his family, he loved martial arts from a young age and tirelessly studied various skills, determined to be a spirited contender in competitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, due to a frail physique and low talent, he was only qualified to participate in some amateur competitions by the age of 18.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While his cousin had already successfully advanced to the national competition and was dubbed a ’star of hope’ by the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bearing the honor his grandfather bestowed upon him, even training hard from dawn to dusk, Shijima Gorou’s performance was still poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to change his ambitions and entered university to study literature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was also during university that he met his current girlfriend, Cui Xiuying, a foreign student from Xia Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought he would just marry and have children, leading a humble life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one day, he came across a person claiming to be a representative of a pharmaceutical company, who said the company was researching a new type of drug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This drug could stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete a mysterious hormone, continuously enhancing physical abilities and ultimately breaking through various human limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Shijima Gorou had some doubts and hesitations, he couldn’t suppress his ambition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing some actual cases, he eventually signed a confidentiality agreement and risked participating in what they called the third phase of the drug trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of the drug proved to be beyond Shijima Gorou’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He resumed physical training and stepped back into the competitive arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His performance soared, smoothly breaking into the national competition, knocking out opponents in various scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even receiving invitations from the world’s top mixed martial arts competitions, praised by the Japanese media as the \"Tiger of Wakayama\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, fame, money, and accolades surged towards him, intoxicating Shijima Gorou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But behind the glory often lies dark, unspeakable secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body began showing abnormalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, massive hair loss, followed by frequent nosebleeds and sudden heart palpitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the changes went far beyond that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most fatally, Shijima Gorou developed an intense dependence on that drug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed regular injections to suppress the inexplicable feelings of irritation, anger, and hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if a terrifying monster was dwelling inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devouring his naturally gentle, humble, and compassionate qualities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever his mood was slightly off, that monster would become agitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes he couldn’t help it; he would buy a can of bugs, slowly drown them, and then crush them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t vent in this way, he feared he would turn his hands on his own people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shijima Gorou was terrified of completely losing his rationality. He tried to quit the drug but was totally unable to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it continued gradually accumulating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could no longer hold back... and released the monster inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1380,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.559Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","7f21df9772173bf771722c9d71fec1467223fcbb5bc0a5d4e01de7a65f779640","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-601","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-49",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]