Chapter 212: Fishnet Stockings? Gu Yifan: Teacher, I Want to Sign Up

Chapter 212: Chapter 212: Fishnet Stockings? Gu Yifan: Teacher, I Want to Sign Up

"Well?"

When Gu Yifan didn’t speak, Chen Wenjing looked at him and said calmly, "So, you’re not willing to audition for the anniversary gala for the honor of our class, Gu Yifan?"

... (O_O) ...

Gu Yifan was at a loss for words, completely exasperated. For a moment, he didn’t know what to say.

He felt helpless, being saddled with such a heavy-handed accusation.

Meanwhile, the rest of the class looked on, confused, at their advisor and Gu Yifan.

It was simply because...

...they couldn’t quite understand the conversation between their advisor and Gu Yifan.

’But judging by the situation, does Master Extinction have some dirt on Gu Yifan?’

Everyone’s minds raced with wild speculation.

"Teacher Chen, I still don’t—"

Gu Yifan had only gotten halfway through his sentence when he suddenly stopped.

"Hmm?"

At his words, Chen Wenjing couldn’t help but frown slightly.

The reason Gu Yifan had suddenly stopped was because the system, which hadn’t appeared in a long time, had suddenly popped up.

...

"DING~"

"’Public Display of Prowess’ quest triggered! Youth is wasted if not lived with a little recklessness. The Host is requested to sign up for the Jinling University 111th Anniversary Gala, stun the audience with their performance, and, while you’re at it, take first place!"

"Upon completion, the reward is the Life-extending Potion formula and one pair of tear-proof fishnet stockings!"

[Note 1: Life-extending Potion formula. The Host can create the Life-extending Potion according to the formula. When consumed, it activates the vitality of new human cells, extending one’s life. As long as a person is still breathing, it will be effective. The specific efficacy depends on the individual’s constitution, extending life by a maximum of 30 years and a minimum of 10 years. Each person can only take it once in their lifetime; subsequent doses are ineffective!]

[Note 2: Tear-proof fishnet stockings. Made from celestial silkworm silk. Besides being more aesthetically pleasing than ordinary fishnet stockings, they are warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Most importantly, their special material is tear-proof!]"

"..."

’Gu Yifan had finally figured it out. This damn system just fucking loved to make him show off!’

’It always pulls some crap whenever there’s a crowd!’

’And! Fishnet stockings...??? What the hell!’

’He clearly remembered complaining last time that the next reward would probably be fishnet stockings, and now the damn thing actually gave them to him!’

’Holy hell, is it trying to get him to collect a full set of stockings or something?!’

’Son of a bitch!’

’This really isn’t a proper system at all!’

Gu Yifan was inwardly speechless.

However!

The Life-extending Potion had certainly caught his attention.

’Extending life by thirty years... Is something like this even supposed to exist in this world?’

’Extending one’s lifespan! I’m afraid anyone, no matter their status, would go crazy for it!’

’An innocent man gets into trouble for carrying a treasure. If word of this thing got out, even ten lives wouldn’t be enough to save me, would they?!’

For a moment, Gu Yifan was lost in thought...

Seeing him suddenly space out again, seemingly deep in contemplation, left everyone in the classroom utterly baffled.

’Is this the difference between a genius and an ordinary person?’

"Teacher Chen, I’ll sign up!"

Just then, Gu Yifan suddenly spoke up.

Everyone: "..."

On the platform, Chen Wenjing’s eyes lit up slightly, and the furrow in her brow slowly relaxed.

"Good!"

"Then it’s decided. Gu Yifan will represent our class and audition for the school’s 111th anniversary gala performance!"

She looked at the class and said, "Hmm... does anyone else want to sign up?"

Hearing this, the others finally snapped out of it.

With Gu Yifan breaking the ice, the few girls who had been eager to join earlier also raised their hands to sign up.

The atmosphere in the classroom became lively once again.

...

In the blink of an eye, another week passed.

Today was the day of Jinling University’s 111th anniversary celebration.

As expected, Gu Yifan had long since passed the auditions and was on the list of performers for the anniversary gala.

In the small courtyard, Gu Yifan was on the phone with his mom, while upstairs, Su Qinghe was like a gentle and virtuous little wife, helping him pick out clothes for his performance at the gala that evening.

"Mom, what’s up? You have time to call me today?"

Gu Yifan blew out a puff of smoke and said with a laugh to his mom on the other end of the line.

"You brat, you have the nerve to say that! How many days has it been? We haven’t gotten a single call from you. If you won’t call home, I have to call you!"

Chen Dongmei said, exasperated.

"Er..."

Gu Yifan paused, just now remembering that it had indeed been quite a few days since he’d called home.

"Ahem~"

He said awkwardly, "Well, you see, I signed up for that anniversary gala performance a while back. I’ve been busy these past few days and just forgot, hehe..."

"Alright, I can’t be bothered with all that. Just make sure it doesn’t affect your studies!"

Chen Dongmei still had the same old mindset: as long as it didn’t affect his studies, she and her husband wouldn’t meddle in Gu Yifan’s affairs.

"Um... so, do you and Qinghe have enough money over there?"

she added after a moment’s thought.

Gu Yifan: "..."

"Mom, have you forgotten? Your son is a millionaire, you know?" he said, a little exasperated.

"Oh, right... I forgot about that!"

Chen Dongmei said, a bit embarrassed, "Alright, then that’s all. You are dismissed. I’m going to call Qinghe to chat with her!"

With that, she hung up without waiting for Gu Yifan to react.

"BEEP BEEP BEEP—BEEP BEEP BEEP—"

Listening to the busy signal from his phone, Gu Yifan was completely exasperated...

...

「7:30 PM.」

This time, the school leaders were surprisingly not long-winded. They went on stage, said a few platitudes, and then began introducing the distinguished alumni guests attending that evening.

But even so, the introductions still took an entire hour.

For that hour, everyone in the audience was in absolute agony.

But what could they do! Who could blame Jinling University for producing so many outstanding alumni!

「8:30 PM.」

The introductions were finally over. With a loud announcement from President Chen Peiqi, the Jinling University 111th Anniversary Gala officially began!

...

"CLAP CLAP CLAP—CLAP CLAP CLAP—"

The show started with a bang!

On stage, a group of upperclasswomen in revealing outfits were giving their all in a high-energy song and dance performance!

Their alluring makeup and synchronized, passionate dancing got the crowd’s blood pumping, sweeping away the previously dull atmosphere!

Countless people screamed and cheered wildly for the upperclasswomen on stage!

The upperclasswomen’s high-energy performance completely ignited the passion of all the beast... uh, people!

As for why the upperclassmen and upperclasswomen were performing so energetically?

Of course, it was to attract the attention of the underclassmen and underclasswomen. If a beautiful story could come of it, that would be even better!

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