Chapter 13: Learning Potion
Chen Pingan certainly wouldn't hand over this money, but hearing his mother bring up the topic still made him feel awkward.
Chen Pingan quickly said, "Mom and Dad, I did this with Zhang Yong. We agreed beforehand that he would take fifty thousand and I would take two hundred and fifty thousand. We can't cheat Zhang Yong out of his share of this money."
"Since you agreed beforehand, then Zhang Yong must certainly be given his share," Yu Xiuying said.
After speaking, she looked at Chen Pingan and continued, "Even if you give Zhang Yong fifty thousand, you still have two hundred and fifty thousand left. That's not a small amount."
"Your father and I have saved for so many years, and we only have two hundred thousand."
"And now you suddenly have more money than both of us."
"Mom, I have my own plans for this money. I'm about to take the College Entrance Examination, and then I'll go to university."
"I'll pay for my university expenses myself. And during university, I also want to start a business, which requires capital."
"This money is for my university expenses and my business startup capital."
"If you take this money away, I feel like life won't be worth living."
"What nonsense are you talking about? What do you mean life won't be worth living?" Yu Xiuying immediately became anxious.
"I can't help but think that way! I'm eighteen years old, and I finally earned my first sum of money through my own abilities, and then my mom wants to take it away. What am I supposed to do?"
Chen Pingan looked at his mother with an innocent expression.
"I'm doing this for your own good! Two hundred and fifty thousand! You're just a kid; can you handle that much money?" Yu Xiuying said agitatedly.
"Mom, I'm eighteen years old. I'm an adult."
"Thirty years ago, people could get married and have children at eighteen."
"At eighteen, one can even start a family and career. Why can't I manage my own money?"
Chen Pingan said seriously.
"Alright, the child is grown up, and he has his own plans. This is fine," Chen Guoqing interjected.
Yu Xiuying bit her lip, still feeling a bit unhappy.
It wasn't that she genuinely coveted her son's money; he was her son, after all.
She was just worried that a young person, suddenly coming into money, might lose control of themselves.
"How about this: let's meet halfway. Keep the money with me for a month, so I can at least look at it,"
"I'll give it back to you after a month," Chen Pingan said with a wronged expression.
Of course, the wronged look was feigned.
In one month, he could use the money to trade stocks and earn a considerable amount.
By then, he would have sufficient capital, and giving his parents two hundred and fifty thousand wouldn't have a major impact.
"No need for all that trouble, just keep it yourself," Yu Xiuying suddenly said, shaking her head.
Seeing her son's wronged expression, she suddenly softened.
"My son is right," Yu Xiuying thought to herself. "This is the first money he's earned in his life, so it should rightfully be managed by him."
"Thank you, Mom, you're the best," Chen Pingan said happily.
This way, his capital would be even greater.
"Hurry up and eat, the food is getting cold," Yu Xiuying said crossly.
Chen Pingan chuckled, picked up his bowl, and began eating.
After dinner, Chen Pingan offered to wash the dishes, but Yu Xiuying sent him away.
Chen Pingan didn't insist. After returning to his bedroom, the first thing he did was take out his homework and start working on it.
He hadn't done his homework yesterday and had been lectured by the teacher. He certainly didn't want that treatment again tomorrow.
So it was better to be careful today and finish the homework properly.
It was just that this homework was too difficult.
Chen Pingan was speechless trying to complete this high school homework.
The key problem was that there were many questions he simply didn't know how to answer.
Chen Pingan could only grit his teeth and finish all the homework, little by little.
As for whether he got them right, that was irrelevant for now.
Chen Pingan was truly starting to worry about his upcoming College Entrance Examination.
With his current ability, if he took the College Entrance Examination, he probably wouldn't even get into a diploma mill university.
He had pretty much forgotten all the high school curriculum.
"I'm screwed. What am I going to do?"
Chen Pingan let out a breath and suddenly considered giving up on the College Entrance Examination.
Since he wouldn't pass anyway, he might as well relax for the next two months.
However, this thought only flashed through his mind.
Before the dust truly settled, he couldn't actively give up on the College Entrance Examination.
By the time he finished his homework, it was already late.
Chen Pingan didn't want to overthink things and quickly washed up and went to bed.
The next morning, he went to school with Zhang Yong again.
Once in the classroom, Chen Pingan began looking forward to the flash sale later.
Today was the third flash sale. He wondered if he could snag any good items today.
Finally, it was eight o'clock in the morning.
The Flash Sale System interface refreshed.
Four brand new items appeared on the System interface, and simultaneously, Chen Pingan gained one opportunity to purchase an item.
These four items were:
"One Gold Brick."
"One 30-Carat Ruby."
"One Grandmaster-level Tai Chi Skill Book."
"One Learning Potion."
The Gold Brick was immediately ruled out because it had the lowest value.
The 30-Carat Ruby genuinely made Chen Pingan momentarily tempted.
One must know that a 30-Carat Ruby could sell for tens of millions at an auction house.
That's why Chen Pingan felt tempted.
The Grandmaster-level Tai Chi Skill Book was also quite good; once learned, he would master Grandmaster-level Tai Chi.
But for Chen Pingan, who had already mastered the maximum level Longevity Art, learning Tai Chi was somewhat redundant.
The final item was a bottle of Learning Potion.
Learning Potion: Permanently enhances memory ability upon consumption, and increases learning capability hundredfold for three days.
After reading the description of the Learning Potion, Chen Pingan's breathing quickened.
This Learning Potion was definitely a good item—the best thing he needed right now.
The Learning Potion not only permanently enhances memory but also grants a hundredfold learning capability for three days.
This was incredibly awesome.
This is the one. Flash purchase!
Chen Pingan didn't hesitate and immediately purchased the bottle of Learning Potion.
Although he purchased the potion, Chen Pingan chose not to take it immediately.
Since the Learning Potion only provides three days of enhanced learning time after consumption, the timing of its use was crucial.
He was currently in school taking classes, and taking the potion now would be a waste of its effects.
Chen Pingan planned to wait until he got home tonight and was fully prepared before consuming the Learning Potion.