Chapter 18: Simp Aftereffects? Dumbfounded Han Ning
"System, activate Special-Level Fighting Technique!"
Gu Yifan said without hesitation.
"DING~"
"Special-Level Fighting Technique is activating..."
"DING~"
"Special-Level Fighting Technique activation successful!"
[Note: The Special-Level Fighting Technique will be transmitted through memory and muscle augmentation. It will not cause any harm to the host’s own memories!]
As the system’s voice faded, Gu Yifan felt a new set of memories regarding the Fighting Technique suddenly appear in the depths of his mind. Yet, these memories didn’t feel out of place at all; it was as if they had been there from birth.
He felt as if he had been practicing the Fighting Technique for no less than ten years. If he wanted to, he could use it in an instant!
This filled Gu Yifan with a sense of wonder.
Moreover, he now felt his entire body brimming with power. Combined with the techniques for exerting force from the Fighting Technique in his mind, it gave him the illusion that he could kill ten Wang Zibos with a single punch!
Heh heh heh~
Nice, nice!
’This damn system might be a bit of a joke sometimes, but its products are always top-notch!’
he thought to himself.
Hey, wait!
’Isn’t this just like the power transference and infusion from martial arts novels!’
Gu Yifan suddenly recalled his childhood dream of being a martial artist, so he asked, "System, since you can directly infuse the Fighting Technique, do you have any Martial Arts Secret Manuals like the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms you can teach me a move or two from?"
System: "..."
However, the system was as good as dead, completely ignoring him!
"Hmm?"
"System, are you still there?"
"System, are you dead?"
"System, you..."
"Ugh..."
Seeing the system was no longer paying him any mind, Gu Yifan pouted and muttered, "Sigh, just as I thought, it’s nothing but an artificial idiot!"
System: "@%...￥#@#!￥%&*%..."
............
「The next day.」
Early in the morning, Gu Yifan was woken up by a series of knocks on his door!
Immediately after, his blanket was yanked right off him.
"Ngh?"
Gu Yifan groggily opened his eyes and saw his mom standing by his bed. She said with a look of disgust, "You stinky brat, look at the time! Get up already!"
"Ugh..."
He was disoriented for a second, then said helplessly, "Mom, it’s the weekend. It’s so early, just let me sleep a little longer!"
"Sleep? What sleep? Get up, now!"
"That girl, Han Ning, is here to see you!"
Chen Dongmei glared at him and said irritably.
"Hmm?"
"Han Ning?"
Hearing her name, Gu Yifan paused for a moment, then asked, "What is she doing here?"
"How should I know!"
"She’s in the living room now. Go ask her yourself!"
Chen Dongmei said flatly.
With that, she turned and walked out of the room.
Watching his mom’s retreating back, Gu Yifan couldn’t help but frown. ’Seriously, what is that woman doing here looking for me?’
After a moment of thought, he still couldn’t figure it out.
’Whatever. This is a good chance to get my bank card back from her!’
’I haven’t even had the chance to splurge with my first pot of gold!’
He muttered to himself, shook his head, and then, out of habit, sprang up from the bed with a kip-up.
"HOLY SHIT~!"
Gu Yifan cried out as he found himself standing on the floor.
He had often tried this kip-up before, but every single time, it had ended up looking more like a flopping fish!
He never thought he’d actually pull it off today!
Suddenly!
It hit Gu Yifan!
’This damn system’s Special-Level Fighting Technique really is something else!’
For the first time ever, Gu Yifan praised the system.
’Wait!’
’Well, it counts as praise if you ignore the "damn system" part, right?’
’Yeah... how could it not!’
After changing his clothes, Gu Yifan pushed open his bedroom door and walked out.
Yawning, he made his way to the living room.
As soon as he got there, he saw a girl sitting on the sofa, talking with his mom. She was wearing a white chiffon dress, her hair tied up in a long ponytail, and she was holding a glass of water with both hands.
This girl was his childhood sweetheart, Han Ning—the woman Gu Yifan had spent his entire previous life pursuing, the woman he had still deeply loved right up until his death in a car crash!
As the face of the girl before him—adorned with light makeup, looking just like a princess—slowly merged with the haughty little face from his memories, Gu Yifan froze for a second, overcome by the surreal feeling that a lifetime had passed.
Hearing the noise, Han Ning turned her head to look at Gu Yifan.
Their eyes met.
Han Ning gave him a faint smile.
"Ugh..."
Gu Yifan’s heart couldn’t help but skip a beat once more.
’Seeing you again, I thought my heart wouldn’t stir. I never expected I’d still be unable to stop myself from falling for you all over again!’
"Ahem~"
Just then, a cough pulled Gu Yifan back from his daze.
"Xiaoning’er, since Yifan is awake, I’ll let you two talk. Auntie is going to get busy in the kitchen!"
Chen Dongmei said to Han Ning with a smile.
"Okay, Auntie, you go on ahead!"
Han Ning nodded very politely.
Chen Dongmei nodded. As she stood up, she glanced at Gu Yifan and shook her head with a helpless expression.
’As expected!’
’This brat of mine gets weak in the knees the moment he lays eyes on Han Ning!’
’So pathetic!’
’No wonder she has him wrapped around her little finger!’
Gu Yifan read the meaning in the look his mom gave him as she left.
’Mom!’
’It’s not what you think!’
Gu Yifan shot a look back at his mom.
However, Chen Dongmei didn’t say anything, just shook her head again and left.
Gu Yifan: "..."
’Fuck!’
’Being a simp really does have lingering side effects!’
Gu Yifan shook his head, mocking himself.
’But this time!’
’Mom, you’d better believe it, your son has truly woken up!’
’In this life, I absolutely refuse to be a simp!’
He swore to himself, then turned to Han Ning and said, "So... what did you need me for?"
As he spoke, he casually sat down on the sofa opposite her.
Hearing Gu Yifan’s tone and attitude, Han Ning couldn’t help but furrow her delicate little brow.
But she didn’t overthink it, just said coolly with a hint of pride, "Do I need a reason to come over?"
"My parents are friends with your parents. Me coming to visit Auntie has nothing to do with you!"
"Ugh..."
Gu Yifan was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "Oh, I get it!"
Then, he turned and shouted toward the kitchen, "Mom, Han Ning’s here for you!"
He stood up from the sofa and looked at Han Ning. "I already called my mom over for you. Anyway, I’m still tired, so I’m going back to bed to get some more sleep!"
With that, leaving Han Ning completely dumbfounded, he turned and walked straight back to his room.
As he walked, he muttered under his breath, "She wasn’t even here for me!"
"That Ms. Chen, honestly... I was right in the middle of a dream about getting a wife, and she wakes me up this early. My wonderful dream is ruined now. I wonder if I can even pick up where I left off!"
Han Ning: "..."