"Knock... knock..."
"Mark, can I come in?"
"Eh, of course..."
Mark picked up a towel and wiped himself off briefly before hurrying out of the bathroom.
Lillian pushed the door open and walked in. She was dressed in a white professional suit, looking capable and elegant. Although she was 45 years old, due to her long-standing habit of exercising, she hadn't developed like other housewives and still had a slender figure.
Seeing that Mark had shaved and looked completely refreshed, her eyes relaxed a bit. She spoke with concern, "Mark, if you're not ready yet, I suggest you take a few more days off..."
Mark flexed his biceps and shook his head with a smile, "I'm not as fragile as you think. The holiday is over today, and I have to report for duty. Los Angeles needs me..."
Lillian hesitated for a moment, then said, "Mark, your father and I discussed it. We still hope you would quit your job as a policeman. If you really like law enforcement, I suggest you talk to your uncle Glenn. Working as a tax police might be a good choice..."
Glenn Mark is Mark's younger uncle, Glenn Mark, who serves as a senior manager at the State Tax Bureau, also known as the IRS.
Mark shrugged and replied without hesitation, "No, I prefer being a cop. I'm sorry, Lillian, but this time I let you worry, I'll be more careful from now on!"
Lillian showed a look that had been expected and sighed:"OK, I respect your choice, but please make sure to protect yourself. Before doing anything rash, please think about your family first…"
Mark raised his hand to swear, "I promise…"
He hesitated for a moment, then added, "I plan to move back to Glenn Apartment today…"
After getting a job, Mark moved out of his parents' house and rented a single room in Glenn Apartment near Wilshire Division. This is a common practice for many young Americans in the United States, moving out on their own after reaching adulthood."OK, remember to eat breakfast. I'm going to work now..."
Lillian was somewhat unhappy that Mark was eager to move out, but she just mumbled a reply and headed towards the door. She turned around and reminded him, "Remember to call your dad and tell him your decision. He's very worried about you. Don't blame him for not staying by your side all the time. He really can't get away from work..."
His father, Lee Ma Ling currently works in New York and serves as the audit department head at PricewaterhouseCoopers. When Mark got into trouble this time, he stayed in Los Angeles for three days and then hurried back to New York.
"I will..."
Mark instinctively saw Lillian off at the door and apologized, "Sorry, Lillian..."
Lillian knew why he was apologizing and quickly comforted him, "Don't apologize, I was also young once, and I know you want freedom..."
Unlike most American parents, Texas-born Lillian prefers to have her children live nearby, even after they grow up.
Mark asked again, "Lillian, you and Todd..."
Lillian and Lee Ma Ling had a fierce argument last year because of disagreements over education, and long-suppressed conflicts surfaced. They are currently separated.
Lillian interrupted Mark's words and said seriously, "Mark, my and your dad's issues will be resolved. No matter what happens, we will tell you two first..."
She smiled slightly and helped Mark adjust his shirt collar, "Although your changes may be due to psychological trauma from this incident, I am very happy to see these changes. You've grown up, care about your family, and become more polite..."
Mark unconsciously apologized, "Sorry, I was an asshole before!"
"Yes, that's right! You used to be an asshole, and you never said sorry to me..."
Lillian laughed in agreement and suddenly kissed Mark on the cheek, "But I still hope that asshole will come back soon!"
Mark stood there awkwardly, feeling guilty inside, and watched Lillian walk downstairs.
Is this what motherhood feels like?
The empty villa was quiet, and Mark sat alone in the restaurant eating breakfast: sandwiches, bacon, and milk.
Lillian had gone to work, and his brother and sister had gone to school.Yes, Mark has a younger brother and sister.
His brother, Jet Lee, is five years younger than Mark and is 17 years old this year. He attends Troy High School, one of the most famous high schools in Los Angeles, perfectly inheriting his father's excellent Chinese genes and is a complete straight-A student. However, he is currently in his rebellious youth, and their relationship is not harmonious.
His sister, Hannah Lee, is 14 years old and attends the junior high school department of Troy High School. She is also a straight-A student and a naughty non-mainstream girl.
Overall, the family is full of high intelligence, except for him.
After finishing breakfast, Mark skillfully washed the dishes and cups, then put them in the dishwasher and activated the drying function.
Having done all this, Mark suddenly froze. He actually had no idea how to use this Miele high-end dishwasher. Looking at his reflection on the dishwasher, he smiled faintly.
It turns out that Mark hasn't disappeared; they have just integrated memories. He is Mark Lee.
The inner psychological barriers in Mark's heart were instantly broken, and the panel appeared automatically.
[Justice Light - Robust Police System 2.0]
Host: Mark Lee
Level: 1
Strength: 9 (human peak value 20)
Speed: 9 (human peak value 20)
Endurance: 9 (human peak value 20)
Spirit: 11 (human peak value 20)
Skills mastered: Handgun (L1 proficient ↑), Rifle (L1 proficient ↑), Comprehensive Martial Arts (L2 expert ↑), Car Driving (L3 master ↑), Chinese (L3 master ↑), Rugby (L2 expert), Mating (L2 expert), Swimming (L3 master ↑), Housekeeping (L3 master), Forensics (L3 master), Makeup (L3 master), Forensic Science (L3 master), Microexpression Analysis (L2 expert), Chemistry (L2 expert), Biology (L2 expert), Toxicology (L2 expert), Sketching (L2 expert), French (L2 expert), Japanese (L2 expert), Art Appreciation (L2 expert), Computer (L2 expert), Cooking (L2 expert), Lock Picking (L2 expert)
Justice Points: 500
Attribute Points: 1
Cards held:
Experience Card: Car Driving (5 years experience), Handgun (5 years experience)
Functional Card: Bullet Dodge Card
Learning Card: Spanish (5 years experience)
Looking at the panel, Mark immediately understood what happened. Not only did the memories merge, but the skills did too, some of which even upgraded.
What made him even happier was that his mental attributes increased by 4 points, and he was finally no longer just a muscular brute with limited intelligence, as he was also a top student.Mark's heart moved again, and both experience cards disappeared, but that learning card remained unchanged.
Instantly, Mark's mind was filled with many experiences of using handguns and driving cars. These experiences seemed to be his own experiences, and he had a deeper understanding of handgun use and car driving.
The handgun (L1 proficient) became (L2 expert ↑), so it only took 5 years of experience to go from L1 proficient to L2 expert.
However, car driving remains at (L3 master), indicating that increasing only 5 years of experience is not enough to upgrade. This requires further exploration.
Mark then looked at the attribute point, weighed it for a moment, and added it to speed.
Boosting the speed attribute improves agility, reaction speed, muscle elasticity, etc., making dodging bullets more effortless.
Mark felt a tingling sensation throughout his body, but this feeling disappeared instantly. He moved his hands and jumped a few times, feeling that his body had indeed become lighter and more flexible.
Finally, he looked at the unchanged learning card and thought for a moment. He went to the study and found a Spanish dictionary, flipped through a few pages, and then used that skill card again.
This time, the learning card disappeared, and the panel changed again. Mark's mind was also flooded with many experiences of learning Spanish, and he could speak fluent Spanish out loud.
This is too magical!
Mark was excited. If one day he fills all his attributes and learns more skills, what will he become.