Happy times seem to go by faster than usual.
After spending one more day with Feng Yang, Arthur also had to come back home before moving to Jinling for the admittance procedures. Because of that reason, here we had this scene of separation at the train station.
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the bustling train station, dappling the platform where Feng Yang and Arthur stood hand in hand.
It's not like they are not going to meet ever again.
Both of them understood this fact, so there is not much a dramatic 'separation in tears' scene.
However, being together every 24 hours for the last few days had made them so used to the presence of the other by their side. Thus, at this moment of separation, reluctance is inevitable.
However, in a public place like this, both of them had to restrain their actions.
In a conservative country like China, same-sexed couples showing the love in public could possibly evoke public outrage.
However, perhaps, because both of them had some restraints in their intimate actions, or due to their first-class appearances, they did not get too much scrutinization and prejudice.
Within their vicinity, even several sharp-eyed young girls silently squeaked in their minds at invisible pink burbles emanating from the couple.
Besides, there are several elderly people still naively thinking 'These boys had such a good friendship' in their minds. But how could they know that these two had just rolled the sheets together last night.
Arthur stood by Feng Yang, telling a few jokes here and there.
At this time, Feng Yang on the side reminded, "Arthur, it's almost time. Let's go in and have your ticket checked."
Seeing the reluctant tone in his saying, Arthur said: "Don't make it seem like a separation of life and death." (T/N: don't worry guys, that's not a flag)
Hearing this, Feng Yang smiled and said, "Then I will wait for you! If I had time, I would come to you, too!"
It was when the departing announcement echoed throughout the station that Feng Yang once again reminded Arthur to video call him frequently.
Only then could Arthur board the train in the man's reluctant eyes.
…
After seeing the figure of Feng Yang become smaller before disappeared, Arthur once again received a notification of a new message. Glancing at the new message from the man, Arthur couldn't help but smile for his boyfriend's clingy action.
After putting down the phone, he returned his attention to the system interface.
In the next minute, the system shop will be refreshed.
The shopping experience yesterday made him look forward to the system shop at this time.
After a minute, the system shop refreshed and a product immediately appeared in his sight.
…
[ Silver Skill Upgrade Card ]: Specify one of your skills. You can use this card to upgrade that specified skill to another level. (PS: It is also possible to specify a skill that you haven't mastered yet. But it can only be upgraded to the beginner level. When the skill is already at the master level, this card cannot be used anymore.)
Price: 300,000!
…
"Skill Upgrade Card?"
Arthur was taken aback for a moment and was a little disappointed because he only has two skills at the moment.
One is the [Gay-dar identification aura], which should not help much even with the upgrade...
And the other is still an unreliable skill, driving a Ferrari with one hand…
"Wait!"
After reading the item description carefully, he found out that he might have misunderstood it.
Initially, he thought that the skills being referred to by the item only include that which is displayed on the system interface.
But looking at the item description once more, he suddenly realized one thing.
He can also choose to upgrade the skills he hasn't mastered yet.
The meaning became very clear. Aside from the system skills, he can also upgrade skills he hasn't mastered yet.
This is great!
Take the simplest example, the piano.
Arthur has never touched a piano but after using the skill upgrade card, he can master the skill. Of course, it is only up to the beginner level.
Another example, having tapped in playing guitar a long time ago, his guitar skill remains also at beginner level. He can instantly become proficient with the use of the upgrade card.
Thinking of this, Arthur couldn't help but take a breath.
Good stuff!
[Silver Skill Upgrade Card] can greatly save Arthur's time.
What is the most expensive thing in this world?
Undisputedly, time is the most expensive!
Gold can't even buy time!
You know, when you want to acquire a skill, how to start is very simple. Take the guitar for example. A person with average talent can basically reach the beginner level after three to five months of continuous practice.
But if you want to go a step further to the level of proficiency, it shall take some three to five years of persistent practice. So, if you are not willing to invest that much time, don't even think about it.
As for the professional and master level, it will take even more time.
Many people may spend a lifetime and not reach the master level because at this point, in addition to time, talent matters most.
Such awesome props cost only 300,000, this is a bloody profit!
'Buy! Buy! Buy!'
Without hesitation, Arthur directly clicked the purchase button.
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[Host: Arthur Farlier.
Grade: LV3
LV3 privilege reward: Every time you blink, you will get a 0.4 yuan reward.
Upgrade experience: 841,239/1000000 (Experience points can only be obtained through spending, not through loans or money earned!)
System Shop: 23:59:54 left before the next product refresh.
Props: [Silver Skill Upgrade Card]*1
Skills: [Driving a Ferrari with one hand]; [Gay-dar identification aura]
Amount: 39,808.70 yuan]
…
After buying the props, Arthur only had less than 40,000 yuan left.
The upgrade experience, however, has skyrocketed and he only needs 160,000 to upgrade to LV4.
Arthur didn't pay much attention to the balance as the daily income will then be 7,860 so it will be earned soon.
What he is more focused on is where to use the Silver Upgrade Card.
In other words, what skill shall it be used?
First of all, the skills which he hasn't mastered yet are excluded because then the cost-effectiveness would be too low.
After much deliberation, Arthur finally decided to use it to upgrade his guitar skills.
He has already acquired a beginner level in his guitar skills, so after using the [Silver upgrade Card], he can become proficient and shall save some three to five years of practice.
"Use the Silver Upgrade Card to upgrade guitar skills!"
[Ding!]
[It is detected that the host's guitar skills are at the beginner level. Do you want to use the props?]
"Yes!"
For a moment, Arthur felt a slight coolness in his brain and then returned to normal.
Looking at himself from top to bottom, he found out that he hadn't changed that much.
However, he became more familiar with the various techniques of the guitar. Some places that he didn't understand before, all seemed to have been mastered.
The feeling was so strange that Arthur felt the urge to play the guitar.
"My system is awesome!"
He praised his system and felt that he should cultivate more hobbies and learn more skills.
He doesn't need to learn too hard, just at the beginner level.
The system shop is refreshed every 24 hours, so he will definitely get more skill upgrade cards in the future. He can learn some new skills, and then he can improve his temperament more.
"I will start as soon as I get back home tomorrow!"
Arthur picked up his phone and sent Feng Yang some messages.
…
It was already late in the afternoon when he arrived at Jianzhen City.
Arthur did not go home directly and instead took a taxi directly to their restaurant.
At this time, dinner time has yet to arrive, so the restaurant looked particularly deserted.
Seeing him walk in, Wang Hongmei said in surprise: "When did you come back? You didn't even call in advance."
"I just arrived."
Wang Hongmei asked again: "Have you eaten?"
"Nope!"
The food on the high-speed train was so unpalatable. Arthur only ate some potato chips to ease his hunger.
Hearing this, Wang Hongmei shouted at the chef: "David Farlier, cook two dishes for your son!"
"Oh! Lil' Arthur is back?"
David Farlier walked out of the back kitchen with a cigarette in his mouth.
Arthur put down his backpack and took out the jade bracelet and the lighter with a smile saying, "Mom, Dad, I bought you some gifts."
Hearing this, the couple curiously looked at their gifts.
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If you see the updates of the previous chapter, no need to pay attention. I just fix separate the long paragraphs into shorter ones for a more enjoyable reading experience.