Chapter 13: The Protagonist's Value

Chen Shu nodded slightly and removed the urine bag, revealing Liu Dayi's face.

"Hey? I know this person. Isn't he a wanted criminal online?"

Soon, the crowd recognized Liu Wuyi.

People quickly searched online and confirmed that he was a dangerous wanted criminal.

However, Chen Shu immediately noticed the reward amount listed there, a whopping 100,000 yuan.

Soon, personnel from the Spirit Control Bureau arrived. They were specifically responsible for handling criminal cases involving Spirit Masters.

The crowd in the black market was dispersed, and the three of them also left Qixing Street.

"Thank you for your help this time."

The three of them arrived on the main street, and Chen Shu left his phone number behind. If the information was verified, they would reward him.

As for Zhang Dali, he appeared indifferent, not caring about the reward.

In his words, "Once the matter is done, I'll leave without a trace, concealing my accomplishments and name."

"It's a trivial matter. My favorite thing, Chen Shu, is to uphold justice!"

The two of them had an air of righteousness, as if they were dedicated to correcting injustices and had completely forgotten their carefree escape earlier.

"I've noted this favor, and if you need anything, feel free to let me know."

Xu Xiaoyu had a serious expression, clearly not fond of owing others any favors.

"Xiaoyu, we didn't help you for any favors."

Chen Shu's expression remained serious, but suddenly he changed the topic.

"By the way, I want to find a job for the summer vacation."

"..."

Zhang Dali shuddered.

Didn't you just say you're not interested in favors? You almost had me convinced.

"What kind of job are you looking for? I might have a suitable recommendation."

Xu Xiaoyu brushed her hair aside. The night breeze blew, making her look particularly captivating.

Unfortunately, her beauty was entirely useless in front of these two.

"Xiaoyu, my requirements are not high. As long as it has fewer tasks, is close to home, and offers high salary."

Zhang Dali didn't hesitate and promptly spoke.

Who could refuse such a job?

"Dali, your demands are excessive!"

Chen Shu immediately rebuked, with a tone of reproach. He turned to Xu Xiaoyu.

"Xiaoyu, I just want a job where I can lie at home and count money."

"Heh... heh..."

Xu Xiaoyu forced a stiff laugh. You two really aren't picky, huh?

"My family's company happens to be in need of personnel. If you're interested, you can give it a try."

"What kind of job?"

Xu Xiaoyu looked a bit embarrassed. "Mainly responsible for patrolling the company and providing security services."

"Security?"

Chen Shu frowned. In fact, he was hoping for a job related to alchemy.

Just as he was about to refuse, Zhang Dali's expression suddenly lit up with excitement.

"There's really a security job?"

Xu Xiaoyu: "???"

Is a security job worth getting this excited about?

"Dali, are you alright? If your parents, who are Black Iron-level Spirit Masters, find out, they'll beat you up."

Zhang Dali was considered well-off, belonging to the middle class in Nanjiang City.

Was a security job worth getting this excited about?

"Chen Pi, what do you know? If you haven't worked as a security guard this year, you're out of touch."

Zhang Dali was full of pride.

Chen Shu sighed and shook his head.

When will Zhang Dali become a bit more normal?

"Xiaoyu, I can prepare medicinal concoctions. Is there something more suitable?"

"Huh? You can prepare medicinal concoctions?"

Xu Xiaoyu raised an eyebrow, looking incredulous.

Is he saying he can just prepare them? Is it like breeding pigs?

Becoming an alchemist requires a thorough understanding of complex pharmacological knowledge, and only outstanding university graduates have a chance to pursue this profession.

Now a high school student is telling me this?

"I can't make that decision. If you really want to try, you can come to my family's company and see."

Xu Xiaoyu didn't immediately agree. Their company primarily deals with various medicinal concoctions, which involves core operations that she can't decide on.

"But if you want to work as a security guard, just mention that you're my classmate."

Both of them were tall enough to handle the job of a security guard.

"Thank you again this time."

Xu Xiaoyu bowed slightly to the two of them.

The three of them added each other on SuperChat and then went their separate ways.

"I didn't expect that we would save a top student with just a casual intervention."

Zhang Dali couldn't help but exclaim.

"Chen Pi, do you think we're protagonists?"

"I'm not, but you might be."

"Why do you say that?"

"You possess the qualities of a protagonist!"

Zhang Dali trembled all over, his eyes widened, displaying the look of finally meeting a kindred spirit.

"I've hidden it for a full seventeen years, and I never expected you to see through it! Chen Pi, your insight is extraordinary!"

Chen Shu's mouth twitched. "Can we have some dignity, please?"

"Huh? You were just saying I have protagonist qualities."

"Yeah, typical protagonists usually start off as losers, and you fit that perfectly."

"You're such a jerk!"

Zhang Dali raised his middle finger and sneered at Chen Shu.

The two of them bantered as they returned to the residential area.

Chen Shu went back home, tidied up a bit, and quickly got ready to sleep.

Suddenly, options appeared before his eyes again.

[Option 1: Practice all night, absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Completion reward: Obtain the title 'Diligent Talent,' equipped effect: 10% increase in cultivation efficiency.]

[Option 2: Go to bed right away, lie down flat. Completion reward: Small amount of Spirit Beast Power.]

Chen Shu didn't expect to encounter options even before going to sleep.

He was extremely decisive, turned on the air conditioner, covered himself with the blanket, and instantly lied down flat.

Why should he work hard to cultivate when he could simply enjoy the system's rewards? If he has to work hard even with the system, then what's the point of having it?

Could there really be someone who doesn't understand the value of being a protagonist?

The next day, as soon as Chen Shu stepped into the classroom, he was met with many admiring gazes.

"Pige, you're amazing! Others rely on contract spirits for battle, but you directly engage in hand-to-hand combat, opening up a new path of fighting."

"Of course, Pige's reputation in the regular class is even bigger than Xu Xiaoyu's. Just the style of that urea bag is enough for us to learn from for a lifetime."

"Pige, does your family still have urea bags? Can you give me one? I want to hang it on the wall for warding off evil spirits!"

Chen Shu waved his hand, tilted his head slightly, and even closed his eyes, pretending to be unable to bear the praise.

"Everyone, let's keep it low-key, low-key. The main thing is that we have Captain Zheng cooperating."

Just as he was bragging and chatting with everyone,

A harsh voice suddenly rang out.

"Get out of the way! Who the hell is Chen Shu?"

A thin student with a piercing gaze appeared at the classroom door.

"Zheng Nan from the senior year? What are you here for!"

Wang Meng was the first to walk over and stood in front of Chen Shu.

"What? Not welcoming me?"

Zheng Nan sneered, crossing his arms.

"I heard someone in the junior year bullied my brother and caused my family to lose forty thousand yuan. As his older brother, I have to ask about it, right?"

"What? Are you brave enough to talk big but not brave enough to face me, you little brat?"