August 1, 2025. Friday.
25℃–31℃, Sunny.
Lin Shen had planned to sleep in on his first day after quitting his job, but he still woke up right on time at 7:30.
The reason was simple: he had forgotten to turn off his alarm.
7:30 in the morning.
"Cosmic~ Super~ man~, open your eyes! I am Sha Fulian!"
As the ethereal yet earth-shaking ringtone went off, Lin Shen slapped it silent, scratching his head in annoyance.
'Why did I forget to turn off the alarm?'
"Sigh!"
Lin Shen had the kind of constitution that, once awake, he couldn't fall back asleep unless he was utterly exhausted.
So, he sat up, stretched, and instinctively fumbled for the remote by his pillow to turn off the air conditioner.
'But then again,' he thought, 'ReceivePal gives me 4,000 yuan a day. Why should I care about a measly electricity bill?'
So Lin Shen decided to be extravagant for once and leave the AC on!
He got out of bed, pulled open the curtains, and let the brilliant, magnificent sunlight flood his bedroom.
[Construction Bank: Your account ending in 7946 received a deposit of RMB 4,000 on August 1st at 00:01. Current balance: 125,000]
The greatest happiness in life was waking up every day to a text message from the bank.
The 4,000 yuan deposit was the start of a wonderful day for Lin Shen.
He stepped on the scale. The number "76" made him pump his fist in excitement.
Nice!
'Just a kilogram away from my standard BMI weight!'
DING—!
[Upgrade Quest: Please bring your BMI to within the normal range. Current: 76kg/76.5kg (Complete)]
[Reward: Sports Health Lv. 5 → Lv. 6]
[Congratulations on reaching Lv. 6! Triggering extra reward: 20,000 sports subsidy.]
[Workout effectiveness increased from 50% → 55%]
[Item: Vision Recovery Eye Patch (Applying externally according to the instructions will effectively restore vision)]
[Upgrade Quest: Please develop chest and abdominal muscles that are recognized by yourself and others.]
[Construction Bank: Your account ending in 7946 received a deposit of RMB 20,000 on August 1st at 07:35. Current balance: 145,000]
?
After checking his phone, Lin Shen discovered that the Sports Health quest was already complete.
He really hadn't expected that.
'Why did the BMI standard increase?'
'Could it be…'
As if struck by a thought, Lin Shen immediately stood with his back against the wall to measure his height.
Sure enough, he had grown another centimeter. His barefoot height had reached 1.8 meters.
'No wonder the BMI standard was raised. I grew taller!'
A warm feeling surged within Lin Shen.
'This kind of positive feedback, where effort leads to reward, is just the best!'
The only thing Lin Shen regretted was that he had already used up all the items he had received before.
But thankfully, it was all worth it.
Lin Shen walked over to the mirror and took a look. He noticed his face had become more symmetrical and his features more defined. The quality of his skin was also much better than when he was working.
He looked radiant, as if he'd been reborn.
"Handsome."
Lin Shen said narcissistically, then drank a cup of black coffee on an empty stomach and went downstairs for a jog.
The mornings in Modu weren't too hot, and the sunlight felt comfortable on his skin.
Combined with the warm, humid air, it made Lin Shen feel fantastic.
In the end, he finished a five-kilometer run in 29'45", finally achieving the goal he had set for himself.
"Phew—!"
Lin Shen gasped for breath. After lying on the lawn to rest for a moment, he started doing push-ups and sit-ups.
The next quest for Sports Health was to "develop chest and abdominal muscles that are recognized by yourself and others," which was a rather vague description.
If he had to say, Lin Shen was pretty satisfied with himself right now.
'But "recognized by others"... what does that mean?'
'Do I have to show them off to other people?'
Lin Shen was a bit confused, but he quickly put the thought aside.
After finishing his workout, he went upstairs, took a shower, and then tried one of the [Vision Recovery Eye Patches].
Its appearance was similar to common ones on the market. After applying it to his closed eyelids, he felt a deeply penetrating cooling effect.
As instructed, Lin Shen left it on for the duration of four songs before peeling it off.
Not only did the soreness around his eyeballs lessen, but even his slight headache had improved.
The moment Lin Shen put on his glasses, the whole world spun. A nauseating dizziness instantly assaulted his mind.
Startled, he quickly took off the glasses and sat on the edge of the bed, massaging the bridge of his nose, his heart filled with astonishment.
Previously, due to constant eye strain, Lin Shen's prescription had long surpassed -6.00 diopters.
But now, it seemed his vision had recovered by at least 1.00 diopter, dropping to around -5.00!
"Doesn't this mean I can't wear these glasses anymore?"
Amidst his excitement, Lin Shen repeatedly examined the glasses in his hand. He tried them on several times but couldn't get used to the dizzying sensation of sudden clarity.
So, he had no choice but to order a box of -5.00 diopter contact lenses through a delivery app.
"Can you really wear these things?"
To be honest, Lin Shen was terrified of contact lenses, always afraid they would get stuck to his eyeball and he wouldn't be able to get them out.
But he had no choice; without them, he was as good as blind.
In the end, Lin Shen gave in.
He found the most authoritative method for putting in contact lenses on Xiaohongshu.
First, wash your hands, place the contact lens on the tip of your index finger, tilt your head back, use your left hand to hold your upper and lower eyelids open, and then…
SMACK!
The contact lens fell onto his eyelid.
"Hiss!"
Lin Shen quickly picked up the contact lens and tried again. After five or six minutes, he finally overcame his blink reflex.
"It feels a little weird."
After a brief moment of adjustment, Lin Shen felt that -5.00 diopters was just right.
He walked to the mirror to observe himself carefully and discovered that he seemed even more handsome without glasses.
'Not bad!'
'Looks like I can wear contacts for the hike tomorrow, too.'
Lin Shen picked up his phone and started searching Xiaohongshu for the best hiking routes in Modu. The answers he got were surprisingly consistent.
Sheshan!
Moon Lake Sculpture Park → East and West Sheshan → Celestial Horse Mountain Park.
The entire route was about ten kilometers long, with beautiful and pleasant scenery.
Lin Shen decisively sent this plan to Qin Yuenan and quickly received her approval.
[Qin Yuenan: Okay, I'll pick you up downstairs at your place tomorrow.]
[Lin Shen: Thanks, Nan!]
After settling on the hiking route, Lin Shen made himself a light lunch.
It was the same as usual: a combination of broccoli, tomatoes, and grain rice.
This time, however, Lin Shen had specially bought some salad dressing. Spreading it on made the meal much more flavorful.
At least he could swallow it now.
「In the afternoon.」
Lin Shen got himself ready, planning to go out and buy some outdoor gear.
He would also check in at Wujiaochang to complete the GoGo Maps quest.
[Upgrade Quest: Check in at Modu's famous business district—Wujiaochang (Complete).]
[Reward: GoGo Maps Lv. 1 → Lv. 2]
[Industrial funds accumulated per Red Point passed increased from 10,000 → 15,000. Current accumulation: 50,000]
[Reward Item: Random Scratch-Off Ticket x1]
[Upgrade Quest: Check in at Modu's famous scenic spot—Sheshan]
'Check in at Sheshan?'
At 2:40 in the afternoon, just as he came out of the Wujiaochang Subway Station, Lin Shen eagerly opened his phone.
The new quest from GoGo Maps was a bit of a surprise.
'What a coincidence!'
'I just made plans with Qin Yuenan to hike Sheshan tomorrow, and now I get a check-in quest for it?'
'How considerate.'
Lin Shen smiled knowingly, then curiously tapped on the [Random Scratch-Off Ticket].
It was similar to the scratch-off tickets you'd buy from a street stall, only it was an electronic version.
Lin Shen swiped his thumb across the phone screen and ended up revealing the grand prize: [8888]!
[Construction Bank: Your account ending in 7946 received a deposit of RMB 8,888 on August 1st at 15:23. Current balance: 153,888]