After a few brief words, Luo Chuan closed his eyes, seeming to rest. In reality, he opened his system interface to check his changes.
【Basketball +69】
【Basketball LV3: 6/10000】
【Basketball upgraded to LV3, reward: Iron Body】
Upon seeing "Iron Body," Luo Chuan was momentarily stunned, followed by a surge of excitement. This was Superman's signature ability, a feat of withstanding nuclear bombs was within reach.
But something felt off to Luo Chuan. Could a level 3 Basketball skill really unlock such a powerful ability? He immediately opened the description of Iron Body.
【Iron Body: Immunity to all injuries and negative effects related to exercise】
After reading the description, Luo Chuan felt a swarm of curses running through his mind. It turned out to be a misleading title; compared to the true Iron Body, it was a knock-off, a fake, a counterfeit. It wasn't just a difference in quality; it was a world apart.
The effect was merely immunity to certain injuries, and it had to be related to exercise.
This was a godsend for athletes, as they could now train without fear of overexertion or injuries. But for Luo Chuan, the benefit was minimal.
“Forget it,” Luo Chuan sighed in his heart,
“This is still a minor god-tier ability. Besides, there's no opportunity for him to withstand a nuclear bomb in this era.”
Soon, the bus carrying the team reached the restaurant. The school had provided generous funding this time, so the coach didn't hold back and directly booked a large private room.
There was more than enough space for the entire basketball team and cheerleading squad.
Since no other school officials were present and the coach usually had a good relationship with them, the dinner atmosphere was pleasant, with everyone toasting and enjoying themselves.
Of course, everyone was drinking beverages; nobody would dare cause trouble for the coach or themselves at this time.
However, during the meal, several attractive female students from the cheerleading squad attempted to strike up conversations with Luo Chuan, their intentions clear as day.
Who wouldn't be attracted to someone like Luo Chuan, handsome, good at basketball, and with top grades? He was the perfect boyfriend, the kind of guy who made others look up to him.
Unfortunately, Luo Chuan had no interest in them.
The situation with An Ran and Jiao Jiao hadn't been resolved yet. He didn't have the time or energy for any other affairs.
After a hearty meal, everyone was sent back to school by the bus.
News of Liberation Monument High School defeating Hoci High School and claiming the Spring Basketball League Championship quickly spread.
Luo Chuan was specifically summoned by the head teacher for a round of praise. But the conversation inevitably shifted to academics, prompting him to focus on the upcoming monthly exam. He had previously promised the head teacher that his grades wouldn't drop after helping Liu Wen Qin.
Luo Chuan wasn't fazed in the slightest. He had already mastered all the knowledge for high school. He could even take the college entrance exam right now, let alone a monthly exam.
Seeing Luo Chuan's confident demeanor, the head teacher couldn't say anything more.
Just as Luo Chuan was about to leave, he was stopped by the math teacher, who reminded him to prepare for the upcoming math competition in twenty days.
“Teacher, don't worry. I signed up for the math competition myself and won't give up,” Luo Chuan said.
Back in the classroom, a wave of excited applause and stares erupted. If the substitute teacher hadn't slammed the podium to control the students' enthusiasm, the class wouldn't have been able to continue.
Nevertheless, after the class ended, Luo Chuan's desk was surrounded by a crowd of students, both boys and girls.
Tu Jun was envious. He too wanted to receive such attention. Jiao Jiao, seeing the situation, simply snorted, refusing to look at him. Her heart was plotting ways to sabotage Luo Chuan.
However, this situation only lasted for a short while. After all, studying was still the main priority in high school. Being good at basketball was just a bonus.
After tutoring Tu Jun and the others that evening, Luo Chuan said,
“I have some things to do, so I won't be coming for tutoring this weekend.”
Tu Jun and the others nodded, not asking any further questions. Only Zhu Wei Jiao knew that Li An Ran was coming this weekend.
After Tu Jun and the others left, Zhu Wei Jiao addressed Luo Chuan,
“Xiao Chuan, my father wants you to visit him after tutoring. He wants to settle the accounts.”
“Okay, I'll go with you.”
Luo Chuan put on his jacket and went to her house with Zhu Wei Jiao.
“Uncle, Auntie, I'm here.”
As soon as he entered, Luo Chuan greeted Jiao Dad and Jiao Mom. The dishes on the table indicated that they had just started dinner.
“Chuan, you're here. Just have some more,” Jiao Dad warmly invited him.
Luo Chuan quickly waved his hand,
“No need, Uncle. We've already eaten. You guys eat yours.”
“Just heard Jiao Jiao say you were coming, so I came over to take a look.”
“Yes, yes,” Jiao Dad quickly agreed, then pulled a ledger out of the drawer under the TV stand and handed it to Luo Chuan.
“This is the ledger for the past month, recording the daily expenses and profits. You have some time to look at it.”
“I'll go to the bank tomorrow and transfer the money to your account. It's a total of twelve thousand yuan.”
The ledger wasn't thick, but each page was meticulously recorded, showing Jiao Dad and Jiao Mom's diligence. Luo Chuan quickly flipped through the pages, and the series of numbers were instantly processed in his mind.
He finished reviewing the entire ledger in a short time. Then, Luo Chuan frowned,
“Uncle, Auntie, the account doesn't seem right.”
Seeing their startled expressions, Luo Chuan knew he had spoken ambiguously. He quickly explained,
“Don't get me wrong. It's not that you gave me less money, but rather, too much.”
“Based on the cost in the ledger and the daily profit, I should only be taking nine thousand yuan. How did you give me twelve thousand?”
Jiao Dad breathed a sigh of relief and admired Luo Chuan even more. They themselves couldn't always figure out the accounts even with their daily record-keeping. But Luo Chuan could instantly determine the cost and profit just by glancing at it. This kid was truly born to do this.
In reality, this was all due to his mental calculation abilities. As his mathematical experience grew, his mental calculation abilities also improved significantly. For these numbers, it was child's play!
“Well, the extra three thousand yuan is something your Auntie and I agreed on. It's for Jiao Jiao's food and tutoring expenses.”
“We've been so busy lately that we haven't had time to take care of Jiao Jiao. Thanks to you for taking her out for meals and tutoring her, so just accept it.”
Hearing Jiao Dad's sincere words, Luo Chuan felt an overwhelming sense of uneasiness, a cold sweat forming on his forehead.
He had indeed taken good care of her, both physically and emotionally.
“Uncle, this... ”
Seeing Jiao Dad's firm gaze, Luo Chuan thought for a moment and accepted the money.
Luo Chuan had to admit that he had underestimated the profit margin of the food business. Just the secret braised meat alone could generate a monthly gross profit of thirty thousand yuan.
Of course, this was excluding labor costs.
Don't think thirty thousand is a small amount. After all, the reputation of the secret braised meat hasn't fully spread yet, it's most famous in the Daxing Village area.
More importantly, they're currently processing limited amounts of braised meat each day, limiting their income.
However, once they expand the scale and build a solid reputation, then they will be truly raking in money.
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