Chapter 8: Framework? I am the framework!
Upon awakening, Yu Ze's first act was not to freshen up, but to complete three hundred standard push-ups in one go.
He was only half in control of his body, and while neglecting exercise may not visibly affect his physical well-being, the discomfort in his spirit becomes substantial.
The moment he truly becomes the master of his body, even the god that governs it, he can forego exercise, and his body will autonomously march towards greater strength.
Strength and mutations in the body are not always advantageous.
For instance, breakfast can be quite troublesome.
Cracking ten eggs and blending them with full-fat powdered milk, pouring hot water over the mixture, and heating yesterday's five steamed buns from the small fridge in the microwave. In addition, he takes a compound vitamin tablet. This constitutes his entire breakfast.
There's no other choice. If his mental consciousness is only half in control of his body, then even as the body as a slave, it must be well-fed to have the energy to work.
Furthermore, the intensity and frequency of his special abilities are related to his mental consciousness. If physical hunger causes his spirit to be listless, the special abilities would be nearly impossible to exhibit. Only by maintaining a positive and healthy spirit can his special abilities be fast and stable.
Tests have no specified time frame, and Yu Ze is in no rush to achieve fame.
People are often in a hurry because they lack certainty. They know that if they miss this chance, there might never be another opportunity. Therefore, ordinary people facing a chance at fame are always impatient.
However, those with genuine skills are never anxious because they understand that opportunities are not simply encountered, but arise when they are needed.
Yu Ze is even more formidable. As the sole human on the entire planet possessing special abilities, he doesn't need chances and doesn't need to create them since he is the opportunity itself!
In terms of scope and vision?
No, he enjoys shaping the scope, and pursuing whatever brings about a grand scheme!
Even if he were to waste his special abilities by selling vegetables in a market, that would still be within his scope. If he aspires to use his special abilities in the realm of fame and fortune, that would be the grand scheme.
Yu Ze is well aware of this, so the ultimate fame and fortune are the goals he plans to achieve. However, he prefers to savor the process gradually.
After all, it is not enjoyable to cheat and breeze through a game without any challenges. To cheat while facing some obstacles and uncertainties, that is what makes it perfect.
What does it mean to face obstacles and uncertainties?
It means that while he has faster and more convenient ways to make money, he chooses to use a less efficient, legal, and less convenient approach.
"Brother Yu, you're here?"
The young man who was about to open the door greeted Yu Ze.
"Yes, I'm here."
"Brother Yu, why do you come so early every day? Why not sleep in a bit longer?"
As the young man opened the door, he curiously asked.
"To sleep in a bit longer is a spiritual enjoyment for those who lack sleep. But I have ample sleep, so sleeping in a bit longer cannot bring me any spiritual enjoyment."
Yu Ze replied with a smile. The young man felt that this "Brother Yu" who had been coming for a month was quite strange, not only because of his temperament but also because his responses in conversations were always somewhat abnormal.
However, upon careful reflection during the quiet late nights, those initially absurd responses seemed to make quite a bit of sense.
The door of the Mei Xue Ice City opened, and the last female employee hurriedly arrived, luckily not late.
The employees working at Mei Xue Ice City were all young. Some were university students working part-time, while others dropped out of high school. It was relatively rare to see someone like Yu Ze, a 26-year-old mature youth, amongst them.
Just like Mi Li, who had dropped out of vocational college to work here.
She thought it was not bad at all. Even if she completed that garbage school, there wouldn't necessarily be any good prospects. It was better to start working early. She never thought about whether she could work here for a lifetime. After finishing work today, she would think about tomorrow's matters tomorrow. Only the old fogeys would do one thing today and think about the next several years.
"Mi Li, you should still take advantage of your youth and read more books. You can't stay here forever, can you?"
Seeing Mi Li, who had sleepy eyes, Yu Ze could tell that she had stayed up late playing games. He rarely gave advice, as it didn't really matter whether he did or not, but it felt good to offer some guidance. If he didn't, he would feel uneasy, but by advising, he would have a sense of moral satisfaction. Whether the other person listened or not was not important.
In response to Yu Ze's advice, Mi Li's cheeks reddened slightly, and she spoke softly like a mosquito, "Thank you, Brother Yu, but I'm just not smart enough to absorb knowledge from books."
Yu Ze cared about her future, making her feel delighted.
"Brother Yu is right. You can't be a store employee at Mei Xue Ice City your whole life, can you? Lately, I've been thinking about furthering my education. How about you, Mi Li? Will you enroll with me?"
The young man, Cheng You Shi, suggested enthusiastically, trying to please.
"Thank you, but no need."
Mi Li glared at Cheng You Shi. She found him annoying, always trying to preach to others. What business was it of his?
Cheng You Shi, on the other hand, felt quite satisfied. Was Mi Li's gaze a sign of gratitude? It seemed like there might be a chance!
"Well, in reality, I am not very bright either. I find studying too dull and it's hard to derive happiness from it."
Yu Ze sighed, "Unfortunately, in this society, no matter how capable you are, educational qualifications serve as a threshold. Without even passing through that threshold, how can you prove your other abilities? Naturally, others won't give you the opportunity to step through the door."
"Brother Yu makes a lot of sense," Mi Li pondered for a moment, "How about you, Brother Yu? Will you enroll with me to enhance our educational credentials? If we're in the same class, we can definitely help each other."
"Yes, let's make it three people together!"
Cheng You Shi became excited.
"Thank you, but I currently don't have such plans."
Yu Ze politely declined.
Mi Li felt a bit disappointed, while Cheng You Shi approached, "Mi Li, what if..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Mi Li interrupted impatiently, "We have a customer here."
"Oh, right..."
Working at Mei Xue Ice City was quite simple. To describe it as simple may not fully convey a clear understanding, so let's say it's at a level that even elementary school students could handle. Not tall enough? No problem. Elementary school students nowadays are tall enough.
Within this simplicity, there's a touch of monotony, and within that monotony, a hint of sweetness can be found. And within that sweetness, simplicity resides once again. It repeats in this cycle, making up the entire day of work.
Facing various customers, repeatedly asking what they want, repeatedly operating the cash register, repeatedly taking cups, and repeatedly replacing ingredients. Well, it's all about repetition, sticking to a single pattern.
And as long as it's not located in a secluded area, the business at Mei Xue Ice City, even in the "wealthy" city of Donghai, would be booming. It's clear that the majority of people don't have much money. Who wouldn't want to enjoy a cheap, affordable, and highly cost-effective cold drink during the hot summer?