novelslam Chapter 1 The God of Bravery Looks Directly At Me
Chapter 1 The God of Bravery Looks Directly At Me
"Did you and Lanlan have a fight?"
"No!"
"Then why didn't she even come when your grandmother passed away?"
"They're probably very busy!"
"well--"
His mother's sigh made Su Jie's already tightly clenched fist tighten even more.
"Mom, the car's here. I'm going back to Chengdu. I have to go to work tomorrow."
"Be careful on the road, and call Mom when you get there."
"knew!"
Watching her son leave with his luggage, Wang Mei suddenly said, "Xiao Jie, don't take anything to heart. Come back if you miss home!"
His mother's concern made Su Jie pause for a moment, but he resisted the urge to turn around.
As the passenger got into the car, the Didi driver proactively asked, "Handsome, what's the last four digits of your phone number?"
"3308!"
Su Jie responded, slowly releasing his grip, and took out his phone to send a message: "Let's break up!"
A few seconds later, a message replied, "Okay!"
Looking at those two somewhat glaring words, Su Jie's face showed a cold expression.
Laughed!
Childhood sweethearts?
Oh--
"I know you hate me now, but I don't care!"
"I'm 23 years old now. I'm not the naive little girl who used to chase after you and call you 'brother.' I need money now, and I need a sense of security."
"I have neither money nor a sense of security when I'm with you."
"Your monthly salary isn't even enough for me to buy one piece of clothing. How am I supposed to continue this relationship?"
"Let's part ways amicably and remain friends if we meet again."
"If you're really capable, then make it big and make me regret it, then tell the whole world that I had no taste and that I'm a vicious woman!"
"You're a good person, but you're really useless!"
……
As the jarring words popped up, Su Jie couldn't help but close his eyes.
Looking in the rearview mirror, the driver noticed something was wrong with the passenger in the back seat and quickly reassured him, "Brother, there are plenty of fish in the sea, why be hung up on just one?"
Su Jie put his phone in his pocket. "It's nothing."
"I've been there."
The driver chuckled, "Women? Just go to any foot massage parlor, and you'll find tons of pretty college students there."
"If you don't like it, just ask for a different batch."
"Deep affection is short-lived, and excessive intelligence is bound to bring misfortune!"
Listening to the driver, who had started talking non-stop, Su Jie's somewhat depressed mood improved considerably.
Upon arriving at the high-speed rail station, the driver suddenly said, "Brother, you haven't been to a foot massage parlor before, have you?"
Su Jie shook his head. "Never been!"
"Ha ha--"
The driver chuckled, "I could tell at a glance—a pure-hearted young man!"
"Don't feel too much pressure, they're all great girls inside!"
"Remember, the brave are the first to enjoy the world!"
Watching the car drive away, Su Jie stood there silently for a long time.
Do the brave enjoy the world first?
But you need money for that!
Money gives men courage; how can you be brave without money?
However, Su Jie still took what was said to heart and took out his phone to search for information about foot massage parlors.
I thought it would be very expensive, but I didn't expect to be able to experience it for just over a hundred yuan for an hour and a half.
My heart couldn't help but stir with excitement; why not give it a try and experience it?
It won't cost much anyway.
【Ding--】
[The God of Bravery is looking directly at the host!]
[The brave enjoy the world first. Each time the host completes a brave turn, they will receive a gift from the god of bravery!]
God of the Brave?
system?
Su Jie had read novels before, so he naturally understood what the voice in his mind meant.
After twenty-three years, he finally heard his own "ding"!
What do I need him to do?
Shall we go on an adventure?
[The Brave's Round is not about doing dangerous things, but about making yourself happy. The higher your happiness level, the richer the rewards from the God of Bravery will be.]
With this explanation, Su Jie understood.
He doesn't need to do anything too risky, like the legendary Ozaki Eight Quests, to challenge the meaning of life.
Because he fears these things, he does not enjoy them, much less find pleasure in them.
He only needs to do what he has always wanted to do but has never dared to do, to make himself happy, and then he will receive the gift of the god of courage.
But what should I do?
Going to a foot bath?
Suddenly, he noticed the hurried passengers next to him and finally remembered that he still needed to take the high-speed train.
They quickly picked up their luggage and hurried into the station.
Because of the slight delay, Su Jie's entire ticket checking process was rushed.
A short jog left him exhausted.
After finding his seat, Su Jie threw his luggage onto the luggage rack.
"call--"
He exhaled a soft breath; the exercise had left him drenched in sweat.
I've been working for a year, constantly busy with work and working overtime every day, and my health isn't very good anymore.
It seems I'll need to exercise more often from now on.
He had wanted to exercise before, but he was always working overtime and simply didn't have the time.
Now that he has a system, he can start planning his life anew.
It would take an hour and a half for the high-speed train to reach Chengdu. Su Jie leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and contemplated his future.
He didn't know how much time had passed when someone gently tapped his shoulder. "Handsome, let me pass."
Su Jie opened his eyes and instinctively looked towards the passageway beside him.
He was immediately amazed at just one glance.
The woman looked to be in her mid-twenties, with long, flowing hair, arched eyebrows, bright eyes, and a comforting smile on her lips.
Wearing a mid-length gray-green suit jacket paired with black casual pants, she exuded a subtle confidence and elegance.
But if you look at it for a while longer, something else seeps out beneath that confidence and elegance.
It's not that it's old-fashioned, but rather that it's an overly familiar and worldly-wise understanding.
To describe it specifically, this woman, who was almost fully ripe, had a faint scent of auntie about her!
"hehe--"
The man stared at her, and the woman, unfazed, covered her mouth and giggled, "Handsome, my seat is inside."
Su Jie quickly stood up, "I'll let you have it!"
The woman walked past, leaving behind a fragrant breeze. Her black casual pants first tightened, then relaxed, and finally returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.
She's very tall, has long legs, and smells amazing!
These are the three pieces of information that converged in Su Jie's mind.
If it were someone with his old personality, he definitely wouldn't have given it a second glance.
Because he knew the two of them were just strangers, and that they would never cross paths again after he got off the bus.
At the same time, his loyalty to his girlfriend kept him true to his principles as a boyfriend.
Just now?
He's single, and he has a system!
We must dare to think and act, and dare to take responsibility for our actions!
He had never struck up a conversation with anyone before, so how could he approach someone without seeming too abrupt?
If you don't know, then zoom in and search—"How to strike up a conversation with a pretty girl without losing your composure?"
Watching the pop-up videos of flirting, Su Jie put on his headphones and became engrossed in them, eagerly learning the knowledge within.
After watching for a while, he felt as if the man had been through countless battles and was terrifyingly strong.
But when he looked at the elegant woman beside him, he couldn't help but feel timid.
With so many people on the high-speed train these days, wouldn't it be too presumptuous to just strike up a conversation with someone?
The videos are all about teaching people how to strike up conversations on the street, but there's no reference material for striking up conversations on the high-speed train!
With such hesitation and thought, time flew by.
Chengdu has arrived!
Su Jie stood up with some regret; he still wasn't brave enough.
If there is another chance, he will definitely seize it!
But when he saw the woman stand up as well, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Once outside the cabin, Su Jie made way for the passing pedestrians.
When the woman emerged with graceful steps, he no longer hesitated and bravely called out, "Excuse me, can I add you on WeChat?"
……