How Am I Still Alive?
Chapter 72 - 72 59 Black Iron User and Interview Begin

72: Chapter 59: Black Iron User and Interview Begin 72: Chapter 59: Black Iron User and Interview Begin “How did it go?”

“10.32, a bit tricky, Meow.”

“Last year’s general test was about 21 points, right?

This year’s paper is even tougher; Ah Mao, this isn’t a bit tricky, it’s time for you to go home, wash up and sleep….”

Lu Ping’an was quite straightforward, still not showing any mercy even when talking face to face.

“Heh, if it wasn’t for those 3 bonus points, Meow…”

Meow stood triumphantly with her hands on her hips, as the seemingly unimportant 3 bonus points before the exam became the crucial factor now.

In a sense, although she had been bullied enough, she was still grateful to the person in front of her.

If it weren’t for this scumbag’s help, she probably wouldn’t have been able to break through to 1-tier Runner before the exam and get those precious two bonus points.

Not to mention having the time to polish her secondary profession as a Beast Tamer, planning her path, and striving for high marks during the interview.

Extreme competition is like this: a little breakthrough and lead will be amplified repeatedly in the subsequent process.

If Meow were still stuck at the 1-tier Runner breakthrough, she wouldn’t have time to prepare for the other exams; at this point, she might as well declare it over already.

“…Thanks, Meow.”

“2 bonus points?

No need to thank me, you paid for it.

Oh, and I just remembered I also have 3 bonus points.

So I’m at around 16.5?

Uh, I think last year’s Logistics Department passed with 18 points.

Looks like I can take a long vacation?”

Meow glared at him, annoyed.

In the grand scheme of things, this guy wasn’t too bad.

Not only was he reliable and righteous in certain situations (like the bully incident), but he was also kind to himself.

Unfortunately, he had this kind of mouth on him.

Was teasing her really that fun?

If Lu Ping’an could read minds, the answer would probably be “of course, it’s fun.”

“Tell me Meow, why did you call me here?

I’m not as idle as you; I have to prepare for tomorrow’s interview!”

“Take this; my ability has grown, having this will make things more convenient.”

“Life Bank Black-iron VIP?

What’s this, Meow?

You set up a club?

Huh, it’s an ability-made object?”

What Lu Ping’an handed over was a card containing Lei Shuiyun’s basic information, which was also a product of his ability.

[Customer Lei Shuiyun.

Credit rating: Black Iron (31 points).

Currently unlocked additional functions: Remote Credit Investment.]

When Lu Ping’an first used his investment ability, the “target” he marked was a “credit target.”

And every credit target, including himself, had a so-called credit rating.

Considering his subconscious understanding of “VIP” and “credit,” Lu Ping’an immediately suspected that as the credit rating improved, more bank functions would naturally be unlocked.

Now, his initial expectations have become reality.

“…just didn’t expect that the first one to become a Black Iron customer would be Meow.”

Back when Meow first tried her ability, Xia Qin had 13 credit points and Lei Huoren had 7; their points were mostly cut off during their busy official business recently.

Lu Ping’an often used up all his spots whenever he occasionally thought of coming over for a BUFF.

On the contrary, Meow would come for a Buff whenever she had time, persisting through the ups and downs, and became the first Black Iron user, unlocking the new “Remote Investment” function.

“You try it, hold the card and think ‘apply for investment’.”

Lei Shuiyun did as told, and the next moment, the Sound of Rules resonated in both their minds.

[You have sent out an investment invitation, with a single life investment (1 point/day, 10% return rate) as the content, waiting for Life Bank’s response…]

[Black Iron customer Lei Shuiyun sends out an investment invitation, with a single life investment (1 point/day, 10% return rate) as the content, do you agree?]

After agreeing, Meow’s spirit lifted, and her condition obviously improved a lot.

“With this, even if we’re far apart, the investment won’t be interrupted…”

The ability of Life Bank is just the beginning; Lu Ping’an is glad that he had already signed a red-letter contract with Meow.

Now, as long as it is about Lu Ping’an’s ability, she can’t reveal anything to anyone, not even to her own brother.

“There should be new features after the ability, but the usage needs some restrictions.

I only accept applications from 9 am to 9:20 am daily.

If I refuse, it means I have other plans; you can try again 10 minutes later, but don’t apply for the third time on the same day.”

“By the way, before applying, make sure you deposit money at the bank or you’ll be denied directly.

Don’t harass them maliciously, and only use it to contact me in emergencies.

If necessary, I can cancel this card with my ability…”

The rules of the ability are one thing, but the rules set by the user are another.

As the owner of the ability, Lu Ping’an takes into consideration the potential for more customers in the future and establishes some ground rules first.

“Meow!

That’s awesome!

But what if I need to exercise in the morning?

I’ve been getting up at four o’clock these days!”

“…You’re quite zealous, but I didn’t think you could be so naive!

Just make your investments the day before, okay?!

If you use this properly, the investment won’t be interrupted.”

Meow was surprised, then understood, and then laughed shyly.

“…What kind of dog-brained idea, how could you say that to a girl, meow.”

The young girl was murmuring in disappointment, but judging from Meow’s swaying tail and ears, her mood was quite good.

She had to interrupt her training multiple times in the past because her buff was interrupted for various reasons, and she had to run just to get her breakfast.

But now she could receive continuous buff at home, pushing her chances of passing the exam even higher.

“…He’s actually a pretty nice person, meow?

He could have told me about it after he finished his exam.

Also, I think the dividends I can give him are probably not as much as his brother and others.”

But her happiness didn’t last long.

Lu Ping’an didn’t just come to give her the card at this time, of course.

“Any useful information about the interview?

What did your brother tell you about it?

And, what was the ‘Night Lamp’ and ‘Travel Canine’ you mentioned before?

I still lack understanding of this school.”

Lu Ping’an had not paid much attention to the interview before, so at this time, he naturally sought advice from a real candidate.

Considering that Meow’s brother was also a former candidate and graduate, his understanding of the inside information would be much deeper than most people.

“Oh, I thought you already knew.

‘Night Lamp’ and such are actually not important to focus on now.

They are branches of the Secret Keeper’s faction, which represents an attitude towards life and pollution, or perhaps their philosophy and worldview?”

“Common ones include Lavender, Blood-crow, Walker, Travel Canine, Night Lamp, and foolish craftsmen.

As long as you don’t display a faction’s ideas hated by the chief examiner, you shouldn’t have points deducted for your impression.

You can check their badge on their chest for this.

The most dangerous factions are Night Lamp and Blood-crow, who hate passive and negative thinking…”

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“My ability is an abnormal rule system ability that promotes rapid growth.

I can accelerate the maturation of plants and my own growth.

This ability can also benefit my friends…”

Smiling, Lu Ping’an told a complete lie.

However, this little bit of information caused a stir among the teachers on the other side.

It was inevitable that a rules-system ability would be welcomed, and the bizarre characteristic of “growing rapidly” naturally raised the teachers’ expectations for this student.

“…Obviously a lie, but it doesn’t matter.

The rules of the interview are ‘you have to do what you say’.”

Director Qian, who was sitting on the side, flipped through the information and noticed that the Vice Dean sitting in the chairman’s seat looked at him.

He thought for a moment and nodded.

This meant that as the Enrollment Director, Director Qian was endorsing the candidate he recommended.

What Lu Ping’an said may not be true, but at least it was “plausible” and “he could do what he said.”

Talent Abilities are the most significant distinctions of every professional.

They are both strengths and often fatal weaknesses.

If revealing all within an academy would undoubtedly invite endless troubles…

enemies of the students would thirst for this information, and the students themselves would try to erase the information as they grow.

In the interview, they gauge you based on what you say, so you control how much you say and how many points you get.

They won’t take lies seriously, as long as you can do what you say and guarantee the “truth” you mentioned.

It would be truly suspicious if you exposed all your abilities and weaknesses, making people doubt your ability to do the job.

“Alright, candidate Lu Ping’an, please demonstrate your ability.”

Seeing that there were no further questions, Lu Ping’an breathed a sigh of relief.

Although this was expected, it still eased his mind quite a bit.

“Accelerated Growth” seemed far-fetched and had attracted quite a bit of attention, but intuitively, it had little to do with the pure life system and should have some smoke-screen effect.

However, Lu Ping’an never expected that he would be the first one to come in, as candidate no.

0001 in the Logistics Department.

“Uh?

It seems I’m the first in the Logistics Department?

Then there’s no problem.”

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