12: Chapter 12 Money over Life

After instructing the African Warlord on how to modify gas canisters, Lin Heng quickly hung up the phone.

Then, he hurriedly opened his own system.

To see if there were any other projects to make money...

Yes.

As one of the thousands of chosen ones, Lin Heng also possessed his own system.

However, this system wasn't quite normal.

Because what it consumed was something specific: money!

It swallowed money!

It swallowed money every single day!

This was the real reason Lin Heng had to go out and work part-time!!!

On the system panel, Lin Heng looked at the hundred thousand US dollars he had just received; now, only seventy thousand remained.

He had owed thirty thousand from before!

Can you believe it??

Seeing those seventy thousand dollars trembling there, Lin Heng didn't know how long they would last.

In this system, no matter what it was, if you could think of it, you could buy it.

There were even planes, cannons, and aircraft carriers!

As long as you had money, there was nothing you couldn't buy.

Moreover, there were many skills available for purchase as well.

Lin Heng had previously bought Elementary Medicine and Elementary Cooking.

Yet, even at just the elementary level, Lin Heng possessed a degree of proficiency that shocked thousands of netizens.

He didn't dare imagine what kind of scene it would be if he reached the advanced or peak levels.

Even Lin Heng was somewhat excited.

However, this system had its limits; it could do anything except break the law...

This stumped Lin Heng.

If not for this factor, Lin Heng estimated that the month since he got the system would have been enough to unify the globe. Unfortunately, in the Dragon Kingdom, every way to make money is written in the Criminal Law.

With no other way out, Lin Heng could only rely on his acupuncture skills to treat people.

Because he lacked credentials, he could only go to Wutong Street, charging thirty yuan per person for 'under-the-table' medical consultations...

As for being a military advisor to an African Warlord, that was also a move of desperation.

After all, the small amount of money he earned wasn't enough to cover the system's daily expenses.

According to Lin Heng's estimation, this thing could swallow ten thousand yuan of his money a day...

And it wasn't that much before, which meant the operating cost of this thing would gradually increase.

However, being in debt didn't seem to have much of an impact, as long as it was paid off within the specified time; it was actually quite humane.

Except, if it wasn't paid back...

The result would be erasure by the system!

This was the real reason Lin Heng worked so hard to get money.

Fortunately, he had the support of the big boss African Warlord during this period, and of course, the investment from the famous Streamer Su Xueer, allowing him finally to breathe a sigh of relief.

With nothing left to do, Lin Heng thought about how to make money and then fell into a deep sleep.

...

The next day.

It was also the day of the Capital University of Economics and Business sports meet.

Lin Heng arrived at the playground.

"Lin Heng!"

Lin Heng's classmates quickly surrounded him.

"Holy crap! I thought you'd been locked up. You were missing for two classes yesterday. Is it true you're helping an African Warlord fight a war?"

"Lin Heng, since when did your tastes get so heavy? You actually married twelve African wives!!"

"No wonder we can't find you during winter and summer breaks. You said you were working part-time, but who would've thought you ran off to an African battlefield!"

"I think..."

"..."

Everyone chimed in with a mix of concern and teasing.

But seeing Lin Heng standing whole and healthy before them also meant that he was actually fine.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be standing here.

"You've got it all wrong, it's not that exaggerated. I just went to sell some books and spread some national martial arts. As for what happened in Sakura Country, I'm sorry."

Lin Heng's answer was calm and breezy.

He looked exactly like a man bragging at a roadside barbecue stall.

Mainly because this guy didn't even change his expression, speaking as if it were all a matter of fact.

However, most people were just teasing him.

They purely treated Lin Heng's words as a story.

But some who knew the inside story understood that the things Lin Heng did were real!

"Forget it, let's not talk about that. Being able to return to school means it's not serious. Maybe it was all just rumors and nothing actually happened."

A carefree student laughed to liven up the atmosphere.

"Right, right, today is the sports meet. Lin Heng, come and join an event. Our School of Economics and Trade has too many girls; whether we can win a good reputation for our school depends on you!"

"Ah...? Oh..."

"What, how many events did you sign me up for?"

Lin Heng was stunned for a moment, then looked hesitantly at everyone, as if making a decision.

The one who just spoke was the President of the Student Union of the School of Economics and Trade, a playful and cute beauty.

She suddenly gave a 'hehe' laugh. "Not many, just every single event you're eligible for."

What?!

The others had initially thought Lin Heng might have been given a lot, but they didn't expect he'd been signed up for everything!?

Even if you're drafting people, you can't draft them like this!

"It's okay, Lin Heng, it's the participation that counts. If there are events you don't want to go to, then don't. Besides, for every event you participate in, we will definitely compensate... Hmm??"

The Student Union President was halfway through her sentence when she suddenly felt something was off.

She stared blankly at Lin Heng.

This guy... was actually smiling?

The corners of his mouth were harder to suppress than an AK.

"Well, President, I'm not greedy. One hundred yuan per event. How many... how many events did you prepare for me?"

Seeing this, the corners of everyone's mouths twitched.

This guy really puts money over his life!

"Lin Heng, how about we just forget it? Just pick a few easy ones. It's the participation that counts, as long as you don't embarrass our school."

Even the Student Union President spoke up: "I didn't do it right before, but don't worry, we can manage a hundred yuan subsidy per event. As long as you don't obviously slack off, our Economics and Trade school is counting on you."

However, Lin Heng waved his hand dismissively. "No need, sign me up for all of them. What I love most is challenging the limits."

Seeing this, everyone gave a bitter smile and shook their heads helplessly.

They had seen people who valued money over life, but never anyone this extreme!

The Student Union President also shook her head helplessly and said nothing more.

In a bit, once Lin Heng couldn't take it, he'd know to back down. To avoid any accidents, she still arranged for two students to keep an eye on him.

At the same time, Su Xueer also arrived at the scene, bringing her livestreaming equipment.

"Hello everyone! It was a bit sad to leave you all yesterday without saying goodbye, but it's okay, I'm back now."

"As you can see, I am currently at the Capital University of Economics and Business. The atmosphere on site is incredibly lively. The annual sports meet makes one full of anticipation!"

"..."

With Su Xueer's appearance, both the students of the Capital University of Economics and Business and the viewers in the livestream room were exceptionally excited at this moment.