novelraw Chapter 33 System Rewards!
Chapter 33 System Rewards!
Monday morning at 10:00 AM.
Yanjing, a rented room.
Lin Zhixing sat in front of the computer, looking at the trending topics on Weibo.
With the conclusion of the second episode of "The Voice of China," discussions about "traditional Chinese style," "opera-style singing," and "Lin Zhixing" have exploded exponentially.
Sixth on the trending list: #Lin Zhixing, the King of Kids, Transforms into a God of War in Traditional Chinese Style#
Eighth on the trending topics: #Chiling Opera Singing#
Ninth on the trending topics list: #ChiangKong'sSupportForTheChinesePeople#
The 10th trending topic: #TheVoiceofChina'sAmazingLivePerformance#
......
Lin Zhixing occupies four of the top ten spots!
Even the sixth-ranked entry, which was somewhat sarcastic, was full of comments like "kneeling until my knees hurt."
The number of fans has skyrocketed.
From the previous 100 million, it has directly broken through the 200 million mark!
"call......"
Lin Zhixing put down his phone.
"Now that we've won the game, shouldn't we... get paid?"
Lin Zhixing rubbed his hands together, his eyes burning with desire.
He remembered it clearly: this was a B-level advancement mission with rewards so generous they made his mouth water!
A system notification sounded.
The familiar light blue panel instantly unfolded before my eyes.
[Ding! Host has completed a Level B mission: Rehabilitate Traditional Chinese Opera]
[Task evaluation and settlement in progress...]
[Completion Status: Perfectly Achieved! Highest Score of the Event! A Sensation Online! Sparking a "Peking Opera" Craze!]
[Task Rating: S-Rank (Exceeded Expectations)]
[Comment: With your rendition of "The Red-Clad Lady," you not only won the competition but also awakened the patriotic fervor within the Chinese people! Though humble in position, you never forget your duty to the nation; at this moment, you are the embodiment of Chinese national spirit.]
[Rewards have been issued:]
[1. Reputation Value: +20000] (Due to its enormous influence, reputation is doubled!)
[2. Cash Bonus: 30000.00 RMB] (Due to its huge impact, the bonus is doubled!)
3. Item: Purple Skill Blind Box x1
"Ding-dong!"
A text message notification sounded at the right time.
[Your card ending in 8888 has received an income of 30000.00 yuan. Current balance: 50234.50 yuan.]
"Fifty thousand!"
From being penniless and burdened with huge debts to now having 50,000 yuan in hand, what more could you ask for?
"Tomorrow! Tomorrow we have to have a good meal! Hot pot! Two plates of meat! No, three plates!"
After calming his excitement, Lin Zhixing focused his attention on the blind box that was emitting a purple glow.
[Random Purple Skill Blind Box]
Purple represents master-level advanced skills.
His previous mastery of singing gave him the foundation to become a professional singer, while his mastery of traditional opera gave him the nuclear weapon to blow up the stage.
What will it be this time?
"A musical instrument? Piano? Guitar? Or... another skill?"
Lin Zhixing was making plans in his mind.
If he is proficient in a musical instrument, he can sing and play it himself next time, and might even play in a band.
If he's proficient in dance, then combined with his singing and dancing skills, he might be able to pursue an all-around idol career.
"Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits, System Daddy, please show your power!"
Lin Zhixing took a deep breath and pointed his finger into the air.
"Activate!"
A sudden burst of purple light appeared, dazzling and spectacular.
A purple mask icon slowly emerged in the light, then transformed into countless points of light, merging into Lin Zhixing's brow.
[Ding! Congratulations on acquiring the skill: Master-level Acting (Purple (0/100))]
[Note: Life is like a play, and it all depends on acting skills. You will possess masterful acting abilities, reaching a level of consummate skill in micro-expression control, dialogue delivery, and body language. You will be able to perfectly handle various roles, convincingly portraying each character, and even extend beyond acting to real life, achieving a level of "lying without blushing and deceiving as easily as drinking water."]
(Note: In the looks-obsessed entertainment industry, having a handsome face is a gift from God, while having acting skills is a gift from God. Now, let your performance begin.)
"..."
Lin Zhixing was stunned.
"Acting...?"
He touched his face, a little dazed.
"System, are you mistaken? I'm a singer! I'm participating in a music variety show! What do you mean by giving me Oscar-worthy acting skills?"
"Are you trying to make me look more convincing when I lip-sync on stage in the future?"
Despite his verbal complaints, as a wealth of knowledge, skills, and muscle memory about acting flooded his mind, Lin Zhixing still felt the terrifying nature of this skill.
That kind of precise control over emotions, the subtle adjustments to the eyes, and even the rhythm of breathing can be controlled at will.
He walked up to the mirror.
Looking at myself in the mirror, wearing baggy shorts and with messy hair.
One second ago, he was a loser young man who was overjoyed after receiving a system reward.
The next second, Lin Zhixing's expression changed slightly.
His back was slightly hunched, his eyes had become weathered and cloudy, and the faint bitter smile at the corner of his mouth seemed to indicate that he had seen through the fickleness of human relationships.
His entire demeanor instantly became decadent and dejected, like a middle-aged man who had struggled at the bottom of society for half his life.
Then, he changed again.
He slightly raised his chin, his eyes became sharp and sinister, and a cruel smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
It's the oppressive feeling of a domineering CEO.
"Holy crap..."
Lin Zhixing was startled by his reflection in the mirror and quickly withdrew his supernatural powers.
"This skill...it's pretty good!"
Although acting is not required for the time being, stage presence is still extremely important for a singer.
With this skill, his eyes will be more affectionate and his movements more composed when he sings on stage. He'll be a walking hormone generator!
and......
Lin Zhixing suddenly thought of Ye Lan.
This diva is not only a queen of the music scene, but also a big name in the film and television industry.
If there's a chance in the future...
"If I could act opposite Sister Lan in the future... hehe."
Lin Zhixing imagined the scene and felt that he had made a huge profit.
Finally, the exciting prize draw took place.
Lin Zhixing glanced at the reputation value in the upper right corner.
Current Reputation Value: 387678
Although I spent a lot of money on gashapon before, with the airing of the show, the combined popularity of "The Lone Warrior" and "Red Clown" has caused my reputation to skyrocket at a rate of hundreds of points per second.
That's the power of a hit video!
"Three hundred and eighty thousand..."
Lin Zhixing rubbed his hands together; his gambling addiction was kicking in again.
"Although the last 50-game losing streak was painful, didn't I eventually get a purple card and turn things around?"
"But a boy who smiles a lot is probably lucky, right?"
He went into the bathroom and once again performed that tedious "hand-washing ritual".
Hand sanitizer, facial cleanser, and even some floral water spray.
"Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits, could you please give me another purple card?"
"System! Ten consecutive draws! Let's go!"
[Consume 100000 Reputation Points for a 10-pull to start!]
The gashapon machine spun, its lights flashing.
Lin Zhixing covered his eyes and peeked through his fingers.
"Gold! Gold! Gold!"
The light dissipated.
There was no golden light, no purple light.
There were only two blue lights and a bunch of white lights.
[Ding! The lottery has ended. Congratulations on winning:]
[Free Attribute Points] ×3
Thank you for your patronage. ×2
[Small Energy Potion] x2 (White)
[Bad Luck Sticker (Trial Version)] ×1 (White: Brings bad luck for 1 minute)
Memory Capsule (Small) ×2 (Blue)
"..."
Lin Zhixing pursed his lips.
"this one?"
Fortunately, I got two [Memory Capsules] and some free attribute points.
This is a necessity. Whether it's "The Lone Warrior," "Red-Clad Ladies," or even future new songs, they all require memory capsules to extract details from the memory bank of past lives.
Without this, even if he remembers the melody, it would be difficult for him to make the arrangement perfect.
Free attribute points are the foundation for becoming stronger!
"Alright, let's call it a day while we're ahead."
Next, it's time to add points.
Lin Zhixing brought up the panel and took a look.
Appearance rating: 66
[Physical Fitness: 55]
[Voice level: 64]
Although my voice has been improved to 64 through special training and additional points, it is still far from being a "heavenly voice".
However, with the added advantages of [Singing Proficiency] and [Opera Proficiency], the lack of talent was compensated for by technical skills.
That's right, I owe everything I have today to my hard work.
"Depth... oh no, System, give me some points!!!"
Lin Zhixing waved his hand.
[Voice +3]
Current attribute:
[Voice level: 67]
As the attribute points were added, Lin Zhixing felt a cool sensation in his throat again.
Singing a short a cappella performance made it even more enjoyable.
"Not bad, not bad!"
Looking at the remaining 28 reputation points, Lin Zhixing resisted the urge to continue spending money.
This is a reserve fund; it's my lifeline in case of any unexpected missions later on.
When all the findings have been sorted out.
"Buzz—Buzz—"
The phone rang.