Study Monster Cultivation System

Chapter 128 - 127 It’s all the master’s fault

The next morning.

Li Zheng, while brushing his teeth, followed his usual routine and headed to the door.

His gaze was immediately drawn to a large red box on the shoe cabinet.

The box was about three to five times the size of a shoe box.

In the center, there were two golden characters written with a brush.

"Dragon Boat"

Below it, in a slightly smaller golden bold font—

"China’s First Manned Space Flight Commemoration"

Li Zheng was stunned, and his toothbrush dropped to the floor.

He hurriedly wiped his mouth, wiped his hands on his pants, and then nervously stepped forward and opened the large red box.

Inside was an unassembled satellite model.

Li Zheng excitedly picked up a few pieces to examine them.

They were heavy, likely made of copper.

Each piece was wrapped in clear plastic, not even unsealed yet.

He then opened the accompanying illustrated book.

"October 15, 2003, at 9 o’clock sharp."

"The ’Dragon Boat 5’ manned spacecraft was launched from Haiquan Launch Center."

"This marked China as the third country to send humans into space,"

...

This was truly a collector’s grade gift.

It appeared to be a collector’s item from within the aerospace system.

Li Zheng had to admit,

The old man really had some tricks up his sleeve.

If it weren’t for him rushing to school, Li Zheng would have assembled it right then and there.

He carefully stored the model away before going to check the post at the door.

"Deng Dada is an expert in chemical fuels, deeply involved in the ’Dragon 5’ project."

"On the plane, he kept asking about your college entrance exam preferences, intending to pull you into the field of chemistry."

"Your mother, due to her position, didn’t express her stance; there are some interests involved which you need not know yet."

"However, Deng Dada genuinely appreciates you, and this gift is indeed heavy but not expensive."

"This bit of favor, your mother can still manage."

"Don’t feel pressured, the major choice is still up to you."

"PS. Anything but medicine is negotiable."

"—An Ning"

"2018.11.13, 02:15"

Someone below was anxious.

"Has studying medicine offended you?"

"However… I indeed also do not recommend it…"

"Of course, I don’t recommend chemistry even more."

"Just a special reminder for my son."

"Starting from now, you are being watched; schools might approach you to sign a contract anytime."

"These recommended admissions and grade reductions are mostly exclusive; you must be responsible once you sign, and you must think it over carefully."

"Before signing, also be sure to let me and An Ning review the contract."

"No golden words today, you no longer need them, son."

"—Li Yi"

"2018.11.13, 05:15"

Li Zheng then replied to the post.

"Received the gift."

"Be sure to let Deng Dada put this idea to rest."

"Chem Competitions were just a learning phase; my liking for chemistry is only moderate."

"I didn’t think much when receiving the gift, that was my mistake; I will think thrice before acting from now on."

"Additionally."

"Give Old Li more pocket money; he’s having a tough time."

"Enclosed are the recent bills and invoices."

"—Li Zheng"

[2018.11.13, 07:41]

After finishing replying on the forum, Li Zheng tidied up, and just as he was about to leave, a sudden inspiration struck him. He reopened the big red box, neatly arranged all the parts and the souvenir photo, and took a picture.

Although he really liked them himself,

he was sure,

someone would like it even more.

He imagined her, with all those cheap souvenir items from NASA hanging from her bag.

Seeing an official model like this would probably make her explode on the spot.

And it would be a high-level explosion.

Sending it—there you go—

That’ll make you drool.

...

That morning, Lin Yujing actually arrived at class at 7:53.

A whole two minutes earlier than usual.

Breathless, with her hair blown out in a few tufts.

It looked like she had really sprinted while riding her bike.

Lin Yujing ran straight to Li Zheng’s desk, slammed her palms down on it, and stared at him with glowing eyes, her breath hot and heavy.

"Hmph!"

"Ha, are you turning into a rocket?" Li Zheng laughed.

"I’m in!" Lin Yujing exclaimed, not caring about anything else, "Together… let’s do it together!"

"I won’t, just leave it in the box," Li Zheng replied nonchalantly, "it would get dusty once assembled."

"!!!" Lin Yujing slammed her palms down on the desk again, continuing to fume.

"Hehe." Li Zheng chuckled and turned his head to the side, "Class president, manage this."

Jiang Qinghua didn’t respond.

She just expressionlessly bowed her head and took out her phone.

Clicked in the forum.

[My] ? [My Favorites] ? [Life-saving Videos] ? [Positive Energy Quotes Let’s Go]

Her actions flowed smoothly like running water.

So skilled that it broke your heart.

"Cough..." Zhang Xiaoke suddenly coughed loudly, blinking as she said, "You can also appeal to the vice class president~"

"Appeal," Li Zheng urged.

"Well… this…" Zhang Xiaoke frowned and looked at Lin Yujing, "Jingjing, class is about to start, what are you making a fuss for now?"

"Uh, uh uh, uh!" Lin Yujing pointed frantically, speaking incoherently. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to speak; she was just too flustered to articulate.

"Hmm, hmm hmm, I get it." Zhang Xiaoke propped her chin, nodding seriously and then rounded her lips as she pointed at Li Zheng, "It’s all Master’s fault, satisfy our Jingjing quickly!"

"?" Li Zheng’s expression darkened, and he turned his head sharply towards Zhang Xiaoke, "Getting confident, are you, vice class president?"

"Uh… well…" Zhang Xiaoke hurriedly started massaging Li Zheng’s arm, "Master, look at her... give in a bit..."

Li Zheng snorted softly, shaking his phone at Lin Yujing, "I’ve decided, if you really beat me in the Chem Competitions, I’ll hand it over to you, but if not, I’ll have to assemble it myself."

"!!!" Lin Yujing widened her eyes, "Give?!"

"Yes." Li Zheng nodded, "This model only belongs to those who are worthy of it."

"Hmph!" Lin Yujing fumed again, looking both eager and fiercely at Li Zheng, before stomping back to her seat, her entire demeanor radiating a don’t-mess-with-me vibe.

Zhang Xiaoke couldn’t help but sigh, "Is this… also a tactic to stimulate studying? Everything under Master’s control?"

"Hmph, a tireless teacher, that’s me," Li Zheng flexed his fingers, "Of course, I, Ximen Chui Xue, also long for a Master Ye who gives it his all."

"Speaking of Master, what is it exactly that has her so impatient?" Zhang Xiaoke asked curiously.

"This." Li Zheng picked up his phone, showing off the model’s picture, "I really understand women."

"Just this?" Zhang Xiaoke stared for a long while, "You, you... you really don’t understand women."

Li Zheng just smiled and put away his phone: "You really don’t understand Lin Yujing."

As he finished speaking,

an intensified version of electronic music blared from behind.

Did Jiang Qinghua stay up too late last night?

Why such a heavy dose this early in the morning?

As the electronic music played, Yu Hong suddenly appeared at the door, waving at Li Zheng.

"Pack your bags, come with me."

"Hmm?"

"To the laboratory, for experiment training," Yu Hong emphasized, "at Ji University’s lab."

Li Zheng immediately jumped up, "I’m coming!"