Chapter 59 "Baby, I'm not a gigolo!"
The two navigated to the school separately. Chu Xuange's course content had increased dramatically in the past few days, and he reluctantly parted ways with Pei Hening as they walked to the classroom.
Pei Hening looked up and saw Shuxiao with a tired face.
Her dark circles seemed even more pronounced today, her short green hair was disheveled, her ears were perked up, and she looked very alert. Her white, gilded magic robe was torn, and the magic gem hanging from the red rope tied around her waist was dull in color, indicating that the energy stored inside was almost depleted. The restless magical elements around her were pulsating intensely, suggesting that she had just experienced a fierce battle.
Shuxiao handed her a special mineral and said, "Could you please give this to Xixia for me?"
Pei Hening nodded and accepted it: "Okay, teacher."
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Floating island.
Pei Hening handed the special ore to the bald little doll.
Sicily took the ore: "Today, 823786 will be your sparring partner. It's close combat, and you're not allowed to use items, skills, talents, or weapons. If you defeat it, get out of class is over. I'm leaving for a little while."
Just as Pei Hening was about to ask for leave, Xixia threw her onto the ring.
She looked back, but Sicily had already disappeared.
She had no choice but to pull herself together and deal with 823786.
823786 is a very qualified sparring partner. When Pei Hening went from being suppressed by 823786 to being able to counterattack by dismantling its moves, his strength increased by 3 and his constitution increased by 2.
When Xixia returned, Pei Hening had already defeated 823786. She did not leave the floating island, but instead released the potion-making platform to refine potions.
"Waiting for me?"
The bald little doll appeared in front of her without her noticing.
"Yes, teacher, I need to ask for leave tomorrow."
Sicily: "Reason."
"I'm attending an auction at the headquarters of Highway Shops tomorrow."
Sicily nodded indifferently and handed her a thick notebook: "Okay. You need to make up for the lessons you missed tomorrow."
She then checked Pei Hening's four attributes, calculated the opening time of the highway dungeon, and said, "I will arrange an assessment for you in three days. If you pass, you will be promoted to the advanced class."
When Pei Hening left the floating island, her steps were somewhat unsteady. Was she about to undergo her first assessment so soon?
I wonder how difficult the assessment will be?
Seeing that she was in a daze, Chu Xuange waved his hand in front of her eyes.
"I've snapped out of it."
Pei Hening grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the parking lot: "Is your course content difficult?"
Chu Xuange gripped her hand back, their fingers intertwined. "Are you alright? It wasn't too difficult."
Pei Hening glanced at his little gestures and continued, "I have my first assessment in three days to advance to the advanced class."
"It'll be quick! The assessment won't be too difficult; you'll be able to complete it."
Chu Xuange thought for a moment: "But the course content will be much more difficult after you move up to the advanced class, so you should be mentally prepared."
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Six o'clock.
Chu Xuange cooked dinner for her: spicy and sour lemon shredded chicken, sweet and sour pork ribs, and loofah soup.
Pei Hening was opening the box. After she finished, she grabbed the [Stop, the hygiene monitor is here] and was about to use it when she suddenly remembered that she was on a video call with Chu Xuange. She looked up.
Chu Xuange shifted his gaze from the red armband to Pei Hening's face and smiled, "What's wrong? Are you hungry? Wait a moment, the loofah soup will be ready soon."
Pei Hening muted her microphone, quickly put on her red armband, and shouted, "I am the most outstanding duty officer on this highway!"
She did all of this before turning on the microphone.
Chu Xuange pretended not to see it, a slight smile playing on his lips, a faint, almost imperceptible curve.
"During dinner, there are people chatting on the school channel about tomorrow's auction. Baby, take a look."
Pei Hening opened the Highway School channel.
[Find me just to learn English]: Is anyone going to the auction tomorrow?
[Tatsuko Makino]: What auction?
[Princess Doris]: @FishingMeJustToLearnEnglish There's an auction? How do I participate?
[Megsil]: I know, my friend has an invitation, but unfortunately I don't have one, so I can't go.
[Falcon]: Are you talking about the auction at the Highway Shop headquarters? @FishingMeJustToLearnEnglish
[Prince Ivan]: Can I bring a friend?
[Find me just to learn English]: Yes, are you participating too? @Falcon
[Frank]: The last time I attended an auction was last year's Sotheby's autumn auction. I never imagined there would be an auction on the highway.
[Falcon]: I didn't receive an invitation, so I won't be attending.
[Find me just to learn English]: @Megsil, who is your friend? Maybe I can meet your friend tomorrow.
[Falling in love with you is like a moth drawn to a flame]: @Find me only to learn English
[Find me just to learn English]: It was an invitation from the manager of the district highway store. I can't bring anyone with me, so I'm looking for someone to go with.
[Barbara]: @Fishing me just to learn English, I will also participate. You can join me.
[Hanada Chiko]: @Barbara @Find me just to learn English and add me as a friend?
[Winifred]: Bro, can you do some buying for me? @FishingMeJustToLearnEnglish
[Hooking me up just to learn English]:...I am a woman.
[Winifred]: paid.
[Find me only to learn English]: I have no money, I can't do the buying for you.
When Pei Hening saw the words "personal shopper," her eyes lit up. Personal shopper? It seemed like she could do that too.
She has a 10% discount membership card and the title "I have this membership too," which allows her to save money to the maximum extent.
She said, "Gogo, do you think being a personal shopper is a viable business?"
Chu Xuange's eyes were filled with grievance: "I'm not a gigolo who needs a baby to support him!"
Pei Hening shook his head: "On the fourth day of Highway Survival, you told me that after each map, the system would rank the entire server and the regional rankings. Given the probability of getting coins in Highway Survival, I'm very likely to be number one on the wealth ranking..."
Chu Xuange said seriously, "It's definitely possible, and there's a very high chance it will trigger the 'personal shopper' profession. You can give it a try if you'd like."
The job of "personal shopper" doesn't have many restrictions; the main requirement is money. While Chu Xuange might not have much else to offer, he could certainly find a way to get money. Furthermore, the "personal shopper" profession is somewhat special, as it allows participation in special trade fairs!
Pei Hening: "Then I'll give it a try."
[DibiDibi]: @Winifred, I'll be participating too, maybe I can buy it for you.
[Winifred]: Okay! @dibidibi
[Fire the Boss]: Could you share the auction item information in the group chat when you attend the auction tomorrow? I'd like to see some suitable ones too. @dibidibi
[A Poisonous Mushroom]: +1
[As helpless as a dog]: +1
[DibiDibi]: Let's see how it goes tomorrow.
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As everyone eagerly awaited, the twenty-day road survival challenge arrived on time.
After getting up, Pei Hening started to tidy up her personal image. She wanted to maintain the air of a wealthy person and not let herself be exposed in front of Manager Ryan!