DETERMINATION

Wang Yi found his mother's ward and saw that his mother, Li Lan, had woken up and was lying on a white hospital bed covered with a quilt. His father was not there, but an acquaintance named Xiaoyan was with his mother.

"Mom, are you okay?" Wang Yi quickly walked to the bed and asked with concern.

"It's okay, just a minor issue..." Li Lan replied while talking to Shen Yan. Then she noticed her son entering with a beautiful and noble-looking girl by his side, and her gaze focused on Gao Yurong. She casually responded to her son's question and fixed her eyes on Gao Yurong. "Son, who is this..."

Before Wang Yi could answer, Gao Yurong stepped forward and smiled, saying, "Hello Auntie, I am Wang Yi's friend, Gao Yurong. You can call me Yu Rong."

"Oh, I see." Li Lan was a bit confused. She blinked and looked at her son again.

She's a pretty and sensible girl. Where did you find her?

Shen Yan, who was beside her, also looked curiously at Gao Yurong.

"Mom, Dad said on the phone that you suddenly fainted. What happened?" Wang Yi asked.

"It's nothing serious, just work at the factory..." Li Lan's voice trailed off.

"Are you working overtime again?" Wang Yi's tone improved a little.

Wang Yi was both anxious and angry. His mother's health was fragile, and she had to work hard during the day even though she used to be hospitalized. Now that she's older, the strenuous work takes a toll on her. Wang Yi had tried to persuade her to switch to a lighter job, but she had rejected his suggestion.

Wang Yi's father entered the room, accompanied by a doctor wearing a white coat.

"...After conducting various examinations in the hospital, we diagnosed it as overwork, severe lumbar muscle strain, and excessive mental strain, which led to sudden fainting and hospitalization," the doctor explained expertly. "Since the patient is getting older, we recommend staying in the hospital for observation for a few days. If there are no complications, she can be discharged. After leaving the hospital, she should rest more and avoid excessive fatigue. It's also important to pay attention to proper nutrition."

Wang Yi looked at his mother lying in the hospital bed, engrossed in conversation with Gao Yurong and Shen Yan, looking happy.

At that moment, Wang Yi remembered that Lin Youyu had predicted his arrival, expecting a livelier atmosphere.

He thought to himself, as long as his mother was happy, everything would be fine.

Wang Yi didn't want to dwell on his thoughts right now. His mind was preoccupied with another matter.

The reason his mother refused to change jobs and endured exhausting overtime was not solely for the sake of their family. The truth was that they lacked the means to provide their parents with a comfortable and carefree life.

Originally, Wang Yi had considered participating in the "Quasi-Martial Artist Assessment" on July 1st, catching the attention of the Extreme Martial Arts Gym, and potentially being recruited as a special recruit.

Being a "special recruit" meant receiving treatment that far surpassed that of ordinary martial artists who joined the gym. The more talented and promising the individual, the more attention and generous treatment they would receive from the Extreme Martial Arts Gym.

When a regular martial artist joined the gym, they would typically receive a villa and one million yuan as startup capital.

Wang Yi vividly remembered that after Luo Feng's successful genetic training, he was directly recommended by the chief instructor of the Yangzhou City Guild Hall, Wu Tong,

to the higher-ranked Jiangnan General Guild Hall. He was put under the supervision of "Zhuge Tao" and signed a special contract. The treatment offered at the time was astounding: "In addition to a villa, free cheats worth less than 100 million yuan, and 20 million yuan as startup funds."

The Extreme Martial Arts Gym had always been dedicated to nurturing talents and was extraordinarily generous to geniuses. This treatment was truly exceptional and spoke to Luo Feng's one-in-a-billion potential.

If Wang Yi could demonstrate his exceptional talent and potential in the upcoming "Quasi-Martial Artist Assessment" on June 1st, it would surely capture the attention of the Extreme Martial Arts Gym, resulting in outstanding treatment.

Wang Yi recalled that after signing the contract, Luo Feng was able to move into the villa in the Wuzhe community without undergoing the actual combat assessment for regular martial artists.

Of course, this was also due to Luo Feng's strength. After his first successful cultivation of genetic power, his punch had already reached a force of "3100kg"!

The physical fitness requirement for a quasi-martial artist was only "900kg"!

Most quasi-martial artists, upon successfully cultivating their genes for the first time and absorbing genetic energy, would experience an increase in physical strength by a few hundred kilograms. It was evident that Luo Feng surpassed them. Thus, the Extreme Martial Arts Gym had no doubts about his ability to pass the actual combat assessment. This could be seen as an advance gesture of goodwill.

Wang Yi's physical fitness currently stood at around 3,600 kilograms!

Moreover, after signing with the Extreme Martial Arts Gym, he received various bonuses, which further enhanced his physical fitness, surpassing warriors of the same level.

His sword technique and body technique had also reached a level comparable to that of warriors who had practiced for many years.

This level of strength, if demonstrated in the "Quasi-Martial Artist Assessment," would undoubtedly attract immediate attention from those above!

It was important to note that Wang Yi was only eighteen years old, had not received formal martial arts training, and had not cultivated his genetic power to this extent. He could be considered a monstrous talent!

The Extreme Martial Arts Gym would undoubtedly offer him extremely generous treatment.

There might even be a chance to join the legendary "Elite Training Camp."

As for concerns about others' speculations, Wang Yi couldn't care less.

His mother's hospitalization due to overwork had frightened him, and he no longer cared about concealing his abilities. He didn't want to waste this opportunity.

Wang Yi, typically calm and composed, was currently agitated due to his mother's illness. He believed that as long as he continued to make rapid progress and showcased his genius potential, the Extreme Martial Arts Gym would protect him from any ill intentions.

After making up his mind, Wang Yi felt a sense of relief.

Wang Yi's father glanced at the three women engrossed in conversation and then turned to his son, whispering, "What's the matter with that girl who just arrived? Is she your friend?"

Wang Yi's father was also curious. He didn't know much about his son's personal life or his relationships. He was unaware of his son's temperament, which made it difficult for him to gauge the situation. After a brief thought, he decided not to dwell on it. Lowering his voice, he said solemnly, "I think they're both nice girls. Just be careful, son. Don't get yourself into trouble. If something happens, don't say I didn't warn you."

"Dad, what are you talking about? Am I that kind of person?" Wang Yi was a bit dumbfounded.

"That's good," Wang Shun said, patting Wang Yi on the shoulder. "However, you're getting older, and with the college entrance examination approaching, it wouldn't be a problem to have a girlfriend after you go to college. Your dad is open-minded about it. I want your mother and me..."

Wang Yi rolled his eyes in response.

Just then, the door was pushed open, and Lin Youyu appeared, wearing a white dress and a gray coat, poking her head inside.

"Wang Yi?"

The three of them stared at her in surprise.

Wang Shun's voice abruptly stopped as he looked at Lin Youyu and then turned to his son, suspicion evident in his eyes. It was as if he was silently asking Wang Yi to explain who she was.

"Hello, uncles and aunts. My name is Lin Youyu, and I am Wang Yi's classmate," Lin Youyu introduced herself softly, standing at the door of the ward. She looked pretty, holding her hands on her lower abdomen, showing a slight nervousness.

"Oh, oh, good," Li Lan, Wang Yi's mother, responded first from her hospital bed. "Come, come and sit down."

Lin Youyu glanced at Wang Yi, and he met her gaze. She lowered her head, biting her lip slightly, and moved to sit beside Li Lan.

Li Lan looked at the beautiful and delicate girl before her, feeling increasingly happy. However, she also wondered how her son had come to know so many girls all at once.

Never mind Shen Yan; they were all residents of the same community and knew each other well.

But these two in front of her came from affluent families. Li Lan couldn't help but worry if her son might have gotten himself into something he shouldn't have.

Wang Yi observed the four women gathering together and then glanced at his father. The two men quietly exited the room, carefully closing the door behind them. Wang Yi let out a sigh of relief.

Crack! Suddenly, there was a loud bang from behind.

"Boys, you better explain clearly to me their relationship with you!"