Chapter 2: Doesn’t Eat Beef

Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Doesn’t Eat Beef

"Gu Qing, what are you spacing out for? The countdown is almost over, hurry up and pick a champion!"

Seeing Gu Qing suddenly sitting there in a daze, his blond roommate, Chen Zijie, reached out and tapped him on the shoulder.

His chubby roommate, Qian Duole, and his buzz-cut roommate, Gao Fei, also turned to look at him.

"It’s nothing, I just remembered something."

Gu Qing said, snapping out of his daze.

After speaking, he casually picked a champion, his gaze falling back to the lines of text in front of his eyes.

’Playing games with Zijie for over an hour gives me Reaction Speed +1?’

’Is the [Professional Game Player] tag floating above his head taking effect?’

’Could it be...’

’These tags in front of my eyes... are they my golden finger?’

Gu Qing occasionally read web novels, so he knew about things like systems, golden fingers, and cheats.

Soon, the game began.

Gu Qing was surprised to find that his gaming skill had noticeably improved. His brain’s reaction speed was much faster.

He barely missed any last hits.

He could casually sidestep and dodge the enemy champion’s Skills.

’A mere +1 to gaming skill and Reaction Speed can bring such a significant improvement?’

First, Gu Qing’s heart jolted, then he became incredibly excited.

’This mysterious tag golden finger might completely change my plain, ordinary life!’

Another hour passed in the blink of an eye.

The familiar lines of text popped up before his eyes again.

[You have played games with your roommate Chen Zijie for over an hour]

[Gaming Skill +1]

[Reaction Speed +1]

[Accumulate 100 points in Reaction Speed to obtain the Attribute—Lightning Reflexes]

[Current points obtained: 2]

The moment the text popped up, Gu Qing could clearly feel his reaction time getting even faster.

This was proven in the very next game.

Despite only being in the Silver Tier, he somehow jumped two entire tiers in skill and solo killed the enemy Platinum player.

"HOLY SHIT, you’re a beast! You actually tower-dove and solo killed their Platinum!"

"666!"

"Quick, spam question marks to taunt him!"

His roommates were stunned.

They furiously spammed question marks at the enemy Platinum player.

Taunting him relentlessly.

The enemy Platinum player tried to defend himself, saying his little cousin had been playing and that he was back now to crush Gu Qing.

But when he got back to lane, he was solo killed by Gu Qing again.

His roommates burst out laughing and went wild with the taunts.

"That’s it?"

"How are you just as bad as your cousin?"

"You must have paid someone to boost you to Platinum!"

Gu Qing didn’t join in on the trash talk in the all-chat.

Normally, he would have joined the all-chat banter, sending a question mark or two himself.

Because that was part of the fun of the game.

But at this moment, his mind was completely focused on his golden finger.

His thoughts were churning.

’Playing with Zijie, who has the [Professional Game Player] tag, lets me improve my gaming skill and Reaction Speed.’

’So if I do things with people that match their tags, can I gain corresponding Attribute boosts?’

’For example—’

’If I study with someone who has the [top student] tag, can I improve my Learning Ability?’

’If I make money with someone who has the [Tycoon] tag, can I improve my money-making ability?’

Gu Qing’s mind raced, and the more he thought about it, the more excited he became.

Only then did he truly realize that his life was about to undergo a world-shaking transformation. In the future, he might not have to ’eat beef’ anymore.

"I’m getting a little hungry. Let’s go eat."

"I’m too lazy to go downstairs. Should we order delivery?"

"Delivery sounds good. Let’s get some barbecue and beer. I’m so sick of eating the cafeteria food every day."

After finishing the game, the roommates chatted back and forth and decided to order barbecue for delivery.

Gu Qing had no objections and ordered with them.

In less than half an hour, the barbecue and beer they ordered arrived.

"Damn, that was fast. This barbecue was definitely deep-fried!"

"Who cares? As long as it’s edible. The important thing is the beer."

"Let’s dig in!"

Qian Duole, who had the [Big Eater] tag above his head, eagerly opened a takeout box, grabbed a grilled sausage, and stuffed it into his mouth.

Gu Qing glanced at the [Big Eater] tag above his head, his curiosity piqued.

’The [Big Eater] tag is related to eating.’

’So, if I eat with Duole for over an hour, will I be able to improve an eating-related Attribute?’

’Hmm, I’m looking forward to it.’

Thinking this, Gu Qing also picked up a grilled sausage and started eating.

The four roommates ate, drank, and chatted.

Before they knew it, an hour had passed.

[You have eaten with your roommate Qian Duole for over an hour]

[Appetite +1]

[Digestion Ability +1]

[Accumulate 100 points in Digestion Ability to obtain the Attribute—Devouring]

[Current points obtained: 1]

’It worked!’

’I really can improve eating-related Attributes.’

The moment he saw the notification, Gu Qing felt a surge of excitement.

He took a moment to compose himself.

His gaze fell on the fourth line of text.

’Accumulate 100 points in Digestion Ability to obtain the Attribute—Devouring?’

’What kind of effect will this Attribute have?’

’Lightning Reflexes is easy to understand just from the name; it improves Reaction Speed.’

’But Devouring...’

’It sounds a bit more cryptic.’

’However...’

’This Attribute is obtained by increasing Digestion Ability.’

’It must be related to digestion.’

Gu Qing guessed to himself.

Just then, Qian Duole, who was sitting to the side, rubbed his stomach, his expression a mixture of satisfaction and discomfort.

"I’m so stuffed. I can’t eat another bite."

"Don’t stop now. You still have so many of the sausages and meat skewers you ordered left. Hurry up and finish them, don’t let them go to waste," Chen Zijie urged, looking at Qian Duole.

Qian Duole waved his hand. "No way, I really can’t eat anymore."

Chen Zijie was a little annoyed. "I told you when we were ordering that we should just get enough to eat. You were the one who insisted on ordering so much. It’s a total waste of money."

Gu Qing looked at the few remaining grilled sausages and meat skewers on the table, then reached out and took them all.

"It’s fine. It won’t go to waste. I’ll eat them all."

With that, he picked up a meat skewer and popped it into his mouth.

He ate in big mouthfuls, not looking the least bit full.

Chen Zijie was amazed. "I saw you eat a ton just now, way more than your usual amount. How can you still eat more?"

Gu Qing picked up another meat skewer and said, "I’ve just got a good appetite today."

Chen Zijie was confused.

’Other people lose their appetite when they go through a breakup. How come you’re the opposite and have a huge appetite?’

Gu Qing knew he was confused.

But he didn’t explain, nor could he.

’I can’t just tell him my Digestion Ability and appetite both went up by +1, can I?’

’But I have to admit...’

’This Attribute only increased by 1 point, but it brought such a remarkable improvement.’

’Whether it was the Reaction Speed before, or my appetite just now, it’s the same.’

’Going by this rate of improvement...’

’It won’t be long before I can break through human limits in every way and become a Superman like in the movies.’

’No!’

’Not Superman!’

’But Homelander, who can do whatever he wants!’

Gu Qing’s heart pounded with excitement, as if he could already see his future, one where he wouldn’t have to ’eat beef’.

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P.S. Holding out my bowl, begging for monthly tickets and recommendation votes!