Ren Yuanhao tried to bend his knees, swaying his arms back and forth, his feet firmly planted on the ground. His body moved rhythmically with the arc of his limbs. His thigh and calf muscles felt like cannons ready to fire as he suddenly leaped forward, covering four grid squares and more!
He knew very well that each floor tile was 0.6 meters. This meant he had easily crossed 2.4 meters with a single leap!
This was something he, with his previously portly physique, could never have imagined.
He squatted on the ground, excited for quite some time. Suddenly, the doorknob clicked, and Zhang Yingfang, dressed in a white one-piece dress, appeared at the doorway.
"Ah!"
Zhang Yingfang shrieked, immediately covering her face and slamming the door shut. Ren Yuanhao froze on the spot. Just as he was wondering what was happening, he glanced down and saw he was wearing shorts and was in a squatting position, which was indeed a bit terrifying.
He couldn't be bothered to explain anything. He was still completely immersed in his excitement.
At this moment, his phone started buzzing again. He grabbed it and saw that the alarm had been extended by a full hour.
"Could it be that there are no tasks today?" Ren Yuanhao wondered. Suddenly, a pleasant loli voice echoed in his mind: "A new order has been generated. Please review it, host, and proceed to the designated location on time."
Order Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Location: Romeo Restaurant, 177 Baihui Road, East District, Aishen City
Employer: Lin Yue
Age: 28
Occupation: Researcher at a certain biological research institute
Relationship History: None
Boyfriend's Required Qualifications: Proficient in Biology
"Proficient in biology? I only know that tapeworms are not a variant of horsehair worms! She's probably a straight arrow!"
The loli voice instantly shifted to a cold system voice: "Before the employer cancels the order, please arrive at the designated location promptly. Otherwise, you will be subject to the prescribed penalty."
Just then, he remembered something else: the martial arts competition scheduled for five days later.
At that time, he had only gained an advantage over Jiang Cheng by using the system's buffs. But in a real fight, he would likely be beaten to a pulp.
Although he had been working as an accountant at Lan Ni Taekwondo Gymnasium, and by all accounts should have picked up some martial arts knowledge through osmosis, the opposite was true. He had absolutely no urge to practice martial arts.
"Beep beep beep, dear, the system can fulfill your wish, dear," the beautiful loli voice sounded again. "The system store also sells cultivation methods and skills. Not for 8888, only 999, honest business, money back if you overpay!"
"Pfft, trying to lure me into spending points again, you scoundrel! Do you have anything for free?"
"No, all items in the store can only be exchanged for points, without exception."
"Forget it, I'd rather search for video recordings online and practice diligently. Who knows, maybe a loser like me is a one-in-a-million martial arts prodigy!" Ren Yuanhao couldn't help but daydream again.
"With a physical fitness level of D-class, don't get your hopes up."
The system doused him with a bucket of cold water at the right moment, making him clear about his own limitations.
Thus, Ren Yuanhao locked himself in his room and spent the entire day practicing basic stances and hand movements while watching videos, achieving nothing else.
As night fell, Ren Yuanhao, dressed formally, rushed to the Romeo Restaurant, the agreed-upon meeting place, under the cover of darkness.
It was a safe bet that everyone dining at this establishment would be couples.
The restaurant's decor leaned towards medieval European style, possessing an alluring charm akin to classical oil paintings. Silverware gleamed softly in the candlelight. Men and women walked in pairs, making it easy to spot the employer.
Lin Yue was tucked away in a corner, resting her chin in her hand. In her words, in a place teeming with public displays of affection, adopting the pose of 'The Thinker' would shield her from the constant onslaught of sweetness.
She didn't even know why she had shown up alone. If she had to explain, it was probably due to a malady called 'anticipation' acting up.
But she was already starting to regret it. The gentlemanly waiter initially seemed quite sympathetic, coming over to refill her drink and making small talk. However, perhaps due to her lack of social skills, the waiter began to avoid her.
To have come this far in life and still be like this was a true failure.
Just then, as she looked up, she saw a tall, well-dressed, and fit man walking towards her. For some reason, she suddenly felt a strange spark, believing him to be the person she was waiting for.
"DiDi, your pickup has arrived. Wishing you a happy journey to being un-single. DiDi Un-Single, paving a ten-mile red carpet for your path to finding love. To cancel, please reply TD."
Before Lin Yue could exclaim, she heard Ren Yuanhao, dressed in a suit, flash an old-fashioned gentlemanly smile and extend his right hand, saying, "Hello, DiDi Un-Single is at your service. I am Ren Yuanhao, a DiDi Un-Single service provider. It's a pleasure to meet you."
As Ren Yuanhao spoke, his eyes shone with a vibrant light. Lin Yue felt a blush creep onto her face. Nervously, she extended her right hand to shake his, reluctant to let go.
"Ah, I'm sorry, I got lost in thought. I-I always thought this was some kind of prank, so..." Lin Yue tried desperately to explain, but her thoughts became more jumbled the more she spoke. She finally fell silent, lowering her head to smooth her hair, her face flushed crimson.
Ren Yuanhao maintained his smile and sat down opposite her, his every move appearing exceptionally gentlemanly.
"I didn't expect Miss Lin to be a researcher at such a young age. Achieving so much at a tender age makes me feel ashamed."
Lin Yue merely waved her hand, her expression mischievous. The more she wanted to say something, the more her tongue tied itself in knots.
"Miss Lin, there's no need to be reserved. Feel free to talk about what you like. I'll simply be a listener, how about that?" Ren Yuanhao chuckled inwardly. He had already been granted proficiency in biology, so no matter what she said, he would find a way to engage her!
"Actually, our department has recently encountered a problem."
"Please, tell me about it." Ren Yuanhao was confident. To break the ice and get a good review, he had pulled out all the stops.
Lin Yue naturally dared not reveal all her secrets. She merely skirted the issue, saying, "Do you believe in superheroes in this world?"