8:00 AM.
"Whoosh—" The curtains were pulled open.
Tang Song stretched with a big yawn, feeling completely refreshed.
The quality of his sleep was extraordinarily good.
The sleep-enhancing effect of the passive skill Male God Aura was far more powerful than he had imagined!
This filled him with confidence for his upcoming weight-loss plan.
After all, among the three pillars of maintaining health (sleep, exercise, and diet), sleep is the most important.
"Pop!" Tang Song snapped his fingers crisply with his left hand, summoning the game system with his mind.
"Swish!" The dazzling system interface unfolded instantly, exuding an irresistible sci-fi charm.
Tang Song took a deep breath, dramatically spread his arms wide, and couldn't suppress the smile creeping across his lips.
After a quick wash, he changed into a spring-autumn sports outfit and began jogging around the neighborhood.
Bright sunlight filtered through the branches of the locust trees, landing warmly on his body.
Looking around, it felt as though his world had been wiped clean of a heavy layer of dust.
The sky was bluer, the trees greener, and the air fresher.
Tang Song took a deep breath and felt energy coursing through his entire body!
He even had time to greet the elderly scavengers searching for recyclables.
However, as the exercise continued, his legs started trembling, his body gradually bent forward, and his speed slowed down.
Gritting his teeth, he persevered for a while longer before plopping down on a stone platform by the roadside, his face flushed and hot, panting heavily.
He took out his phone to check his exercise stats.
The total distance was 3.5 kilometers, with an average pace of 7'26". It could only be described as abysmal.
Given his long-term lack of exercise and overweight condition, such results were normal.
After resting for a while, Tang Song dragged his exhausted body to a nearby breakfast shop.
He ordered a sugar-free soy milk and two boiled eggs.
After finishing breakfast, he returned to his rented apartment.
Tang Song began drafting his weight-loss plan.
Having failed multiple times before, he had some experience in this area.
Simply put, it involved controlling his diet and increasing physical activity to create a calorie deficit and burn off excess fat.
However, this time, the challenge was tied to a task and came with a time limit, so he had to give it his all.
He started by downloading a weight-loss plan template online.
Then he searched for high-quality weight-loss tips and compiled content suitable for himself.
As time ticked by, the plan became increasingly detailed and comprehensive.
It included a daily schedule, types of exercise, water intake, fat-loss meal plans, and phased weight-loss goals.
While researching weight-loss materials, a few trending posts on Facebook caught Tang Song's attention.
They were part of the recently viral "Heeding Advice" trend.
Titles typically contained keywords like "advice" or "transformation."
The content documented how amateur bloggers, guided by the advice of enthusiastic netizens, achieved transformations through their strong execution skills.
The high level of engagement made netizens feel like they were playing an exciting development game, eagerly stepping into the role of shareholders in the cyber world, offering professional and effective suggestions from every angle.
Weight loss, styling, skincare, hairstyles, makeup, posture…
It was a comprehensive way to enhance the blogger's attractiveness.
Many amateurs not only succeeded in their transformations but also became moderately famous online.
The more Tang Song read, the more excited he became.
Given his current situation, improving his appearance was the simplest and fastest way to boost his charisma.
Moreover, according to the game's settings, fame and influence were important components of the charisma score.
This model was a perfect fit for him and could save a lot of time in the early stages of development.
With this realization, Tang Song finally made up his mind.
He took a thorough shower, changed into casual outing clothes, fixed his hair, and adjusted the camera angle.
"Click—"
A no-filter photo appeared in his album.
Tang Song glanced at it and immediately felt a wave of shame, deleting it instantly.
He took a few more photos from different angles and positions, but the result was the same—delete, delete, delete.
It was unbearable to look at! Absolutely awful!
Posting his truest self online for thousands of netizens to scrutinize and mock required immense courage.
After hesitating for a long time, Tang Song took out a black slimming mask from a drawer.
He put it on and checked himself in the mirror.
Apart from covering his nose and mouth, his facial contours were still visible. It shouldn't affect the transformation process, and he wouldn't be recognized.
Once he overcame his inner barrier, Tang Song hesitated no more. He retook a full-body photo.
He uploaded the photo and created a post.
Title: Disappointed in Myself at 25, Seeking Transformation, Open to Advice
Body: Determined to improve but don't know where to start. I hope to receive everyone's suggestions!
Tags: #Transformation, #HeedingAdvice, #Makeover, #Comeback, #Men
After clicking post, Tang Song nervously sat on the chair, refreshing the post from time to time.
However, his Facebook account was very new, primarily used to admire pretty girls and occasionally look up experience notes.
In the short term, the views were in single digits, and there were naturally no comments.
All he could do was wait patiently.
At the bustling department store, Tang Song pushed a shopping cart, occasionally checking the fat-loss grocery list on his phone.
Lettuce, cucumber, sweet potato, strawberries, oranges, beef shank, fresh shrimp, chicken breast…
He mainly chose the freshest items and didn't worry much about the price.
Previously, to save money for a house, he had lived very frugally.
His clothes and daily necessities came from discount platforms, meals were ordered with coupons, and he rarely bought fruits or snacks.
Now, with an extra ¥200 in daily income, he felt a newfound sense of freedom.
No need to pinch pennies, no guilt over spending, no fear of unemployment and losing income.
For him now, it was a small taste of financial freedom.
After finishing his shopping, Tang Song returned home with two bulging shopping bags.
Soon, the once-empty fridge was packed to the brim.
Tang Song's current rental was a fully furnished one-bedroom apartment.
Conveniently located with great accessibility, fully equipped with furniture and appliances, the monthly rent was ¥900.
The reason it was so cheap was that the landlord was his college friend Lu Ziming.
Unlike Tang Song, a youth from a small town, Lu Ziming came from a privileged background.
His mother worked in the government, his father was a corporate executive, and the family was wealthy and well-connected, owning several properties.
Currently a third-year graduate student, Lu Ziming had already secured an internship at a major financial company, with a promising future ahead.
At 12:30 PM, a meticulously prepared fat-loss meal was served.
Pan-seared chicken breast, brown rice, and vegetable salad (mainly lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers).
Tang Song eagerly arranged the food on a plate, adjusted the angle, and snapped a photo before digging in.
The taste was decent, though the chicken breast was a bit dry—likely overcooked.
After lunch, Tang Song reopened Facebook.
A few hours had passed, and his post's views had exceeded 100.
It had received three likes and five comments.
He opened the comments, which were mostly about weight loss.
"A textbook example of a couch potato! You must drink a lot of soda!"
"Even the mask can't hide your double chin. Lose weight first; nothing else matters!"
Tang Song read them carefully and replied to each one: "Thanks for the suggestions! I've already made a strict weight-loss plan and am following it."
After scrolling through his phone for a while, Tang Song was about to take a nap in his bedroom when he suddenly stopped.
Looking around.
The room was in a state of chaos, with items scattered everywhere. The balcony was piled high with clutter, furniture and appliances were dusty, the floor dirty, and the toilet and sink yellowed and foul-smelling.
"It's time for a thorough cleaning spree!" Tang Song took a deep breath and got to work.
A clean and tidy living environment, coupled with good living habits, is a reflection of one's charisma and a basic quality of being a male god.
Change must start now, from the small details, and from everyday life!