Chapter 155 Limited Time Special

After the car disappeared at the end of the road, Ye Fan turned and walked into the residential area.

As soon as he got home, his phone rang.

Seeing the caller ID on the screen, Ye Fan immediately answered, "Mom, how come you thought of calling your son?"

"Hmph!"

Ye Xian's voice came through the phone, "If I don't call you, you'd never call me on your own. I see it clearly now. You went to the capital just to avoid me, didn't you?"

"Now that you're out of my sight, you can't wait to not contact me for eight hundred years. Xiao Fan, how am I not good to you? Can't you at least call home sometimes?"

"…"

Faced with his mother's barrage of criticism, Ye Fan couldn't help but smile wryly.

He had no choice but to explain, "Mom, it's not like that. I just… the pressure from studying has been heavy lately. Every day, besides my own studies, I also… cough cough… also help classmates with tutoring. I really just got too busy and forgot."

"With your grades, you're tutoring classmates?"

Ye Xian sounded as if she had heard the funniest joke in the world. She knew her son's abilities well.

When Luo Shan returned to Linhai to tell her the matter of transferring schools was settled, she was puzzled. Zhenhua High School was the top-ranked school in the country, and her son was at the bottom even in a regular school.

Why would Zhenhua accept such a poor student?

After thinking it over, Ye Xian could only attribute it to Luo Shan's powerful connections.

Now hearing her son claim to be tutoring his classmates, she was instantly amused.

The students in elite schools like Zhenhua were all exceptional. Her son attending Zhenhua was like a poor student stumbling into a world of top scholars.

And now he was tutoring the top scholars?

Oh my heavens!

This kind of nonsense was too much!!!

"Xiao Fan, how long has it been since I last saw you? Have you learned to lie already?"

"…"

Ye Fan turned on speaker mode, leaned back on the sofa, rubbed his temples, and explained, "Mom, you don't even believe your own son now? When have I ever lied to you?"

"You've lied to me plenty of times."

Ye Xian sneered, "When you were ten, you stole the eggs your class teacher's turtle laid and brought them home, claiming they were quail eggs. Then, when your teacher came to visit and saw me frying turtle eggs, they cried their eyes out!"

"When you were eleven—"

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Ye Fan's face turned dark as coal, and the corners of his mouth twitched. "Mom, why are you still remembering all these trivial things from the past?"

"Of course, I remember!"

Ye Xian snorted, "These things need to be remembered! When you get married, I'll tell them all to your wife. Without some leverage on you, who knows how you'll bully your future wife!"

"…"

This time, Ye Fan was utterly defeated. He admitted his mistake with a wry smile, "Mom, I was wrong. From now on, I'll call you at least once a week. Is that okay?"

"Now that's more like it!"

Hearing this satisfactory answer, Ye Xian's tone softened, and her concern was evident in her words. "Son, are you eating well over there? Are you dressing warmly?"

"Don't worry, Mom. I'm doing great over here."

"If you're short on money, you must tell me. If you're too embarrassed to ask Uncle Luo Shan, just come to me. I've got savings. Don't ever let yourself suffer, understand?"

"I know. Thanks, Mom."

Ye Fan felt a warm current flow through his heart and responded with a smile.

A parent's love knows no bounds...

How great is a parent's care for their children!

Ye Xian: "Xiao Fan, it's almost the end of April, and there's just over a month left until the college entrance exam. I'm thinking of coming to the capital to see you early next month. Is that okay?"

"Of course, it's okay!"

Ye Fan smiled, "You can come anytime."

"Good. It's settled then!"

"Mm, bye-bye~"

The call ended.

Ye Fan let out a slight sigh. After thinking for a moment, he dialed Luo Shan's number. The call was quickly answered.

"Xiao Fan, are you short on money?"

Luo Shan's hearty laughter came through, "I'm driving home right now. Once I'm back, I'll transfer you ten thousand. If it's not enough, just ask for more."

"Thanks, Uncle."

Ye Fan explained, "I still have money. There's no need to transfer. I just wanted to ask if you took my mom to the hospital after you returned to Linhai?"

"I did. How could I slack on something you specifically instructed?"

Luo Shan chuckled, "Your mom is fine. Other than being a bit sub-healthy, everything's okay. Just focus on your studies in the capital."

"That's good to hear. Uncle, you keep driving. I won't bother you anymore."

"Alright, goodbye."

Hearing that his mother was in good health, Ye Fan felt relieved. After taking a shower and eating something, he sat back down at his desk to continue his daily grind of accumulating experience.

"Ding ding—"

The alarm rang precisely at midnight. After lying on his bed, Ye Fan pulled up his status panel.

[Host]: Ye Fan

[Knowledge]: Level 3 (0/2000)

[Intelligence]: Level 3 (0/2000)

[Stamina]: Level 3 (0/2000)

[Medical Skills]: Level 3 (0/2000)

[Merit Points]: 210

[Experience Points]: 901

Compared to usual, he didn't gain much experience today, but Ye Fan was still happy.

Eating, strolling…

The only thing left was… watching a movie!

More importantly, Ning Xi had personally said that he could pursue her after they entered university!

For Ye Fan, nothing could be more exciting than that.

After reviewing the status panel, Ye Fan clicked into the Merit Store and browsed through the three refreshed items.

The first two were fine, but the third one made his eyes widen.

Lucky Card: After use, the host's luck will increase a hundredfold for one hour.

Restriction: Cannot be used for gambling or lottery.

Price: 100 Merit Points (Limited-Time Offer: 90% Off)

"What the hell!"

Even someone as composed as Ye Fan couldn't help but curse.

Original price: 100 Merit Points, now 90% off?

Why does this feel like a supermarket promotion?

Oh my gosh!!!

Ye Fan shouted in his mind, "System, come out now!"

System: "What do you want?"

Ye Fan immediately asked, "What's with this 90% off Lucky Card? Does it mean I only need 10 Merit Points to buy it?"

System: "Of course!"

System: "Since the Merit Store opened, the host hasn't purchased a single item. Considering the host's current poverty, each daily refresh has a 0.1% chance of offering items at a limited-time 90% discount. Discounted items will always be 90% off."

The sweet voice added with a playful tone, "Of course, the host can choose not to buy it."

"Buy it!"

Ye Fan wasn't stupid. How could he miss such a great deal? "I want to exchange for the Lucky Card."

System: "Deducting 100 Merit Points from the host, purchasing one Lucky Card. Limited-time discount applied, refunding 90 Merit Points to the host."

Hearing the first half of the sentence, Ye Fan nearly started swearing.

Thankfully, he held back!

Once the system finished speaking, a golden card resembling a playing card appeared in his hand. It shone brilliantly under the light, engraved with mysterious patterns.

In the next moment, the method to use the Lucky Card appeared in Ye Fan's mind, and he couldn't help but grin.

Spending 10 Merit Points to get a Lucky Card? This was an absolute win!

Satisfied, he went to sleep.

The next day.

Ye Fan walked through the school gate. After only a few steps, he was stopped by Principal Zhan Chongshan, who was accompanied by two girls.

Ning Xi and Su Qiaoyu.

Seeing Ye Fan, Ning Xi waved her small hand. Today, her low ponytail still carried that blend of elegance and purity. Especially with her pink, tender face, one couldn't help but want to pinch it gently.

"You three, come to my office."