Chapter 3: The First Step Towards Fortune
The next morning, warm golden sunlight streamed through the hospital room's slightly cracked curtains, bathing the white walls in a gentle glow.
Ye Tian slowly opened his eyes.
The familiar hospital ceiling greeted him — but this time, his body felt... different.
Stronger. Lighter. Full of energy.
And just as he stirred, the soft mechanical sound of the system echoed inside his mind:
> [Ding! Sleeping for 7 hours and 32 minutes — 343,520 yuan credited to your account!]
[Current Balance: 346,520 yuan.]
(He had 3,000 yuan remaining from the initial reward.)
Ye Tian sat up straight, heart pounding against his ribs.
More than three hundred thousand yuan just for sleeping once?!
His hands trembled slightly — this was real!
Every second he slept, every breath he took, every step he walked... they were all turning into cold, hard cash.
Ye Tian clenched his fist tightly.
This system... was simply heaven-sent.
But he also understood:
Money alone wasn't enough.
Without strength, intelligence, and careful planning, wealth could disappear in the blink of an eye.
He calmed himself, suppressing the wild joy bubbling inside.
First things first — check today's Special Section.
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Ye Tian mentally opened the shimmering golden panel before him:
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Today's Special Section:
[Primary Strength Enhancement] - 100,000 yuan
[Memory Boost Pill (Permanent Effect)] - 200,000 yuan
[Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Motorcycle] - 500,000 yuan
[10% Shares of Xinghai E-commerce] - 3,000,000 yuan
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Ye Tian's gaze focused immediately on the first two items.
Strength Enhancement and Memory Boost Pill.
Skills and physical growth — these were foundations for long-term success.
As tempting as a roaring Harley was, right now, he needed to build his base.
Ye Tian didn't hesitate.
> [Ding! Purchased Primary Strength Enhancement and Memory Boost Pill!]
[200,000 yuan deducted.]
[Remaining Balance: 146,520 yuan.]
In the next instant, Ye Tian's body warmed, a comfortable heat spreading through his muscles, bones, and organs.
It felt like invisible hands were tempering every inch of his body, strengthening his cells from the inside out.
His mind also became frighteningly clear — as if every memory he'd ever had was suddenly organized into perfect shelves.
Mathematical formulas, physical principles, language comprehension — everything felt ten times faster.
Ye Tian took a deep breath.
This is just the beginning.
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Later that morning, the doctors came for a final examination.
Shocked at his excellent recovery, they quickly discharged him, unable to find any reason to keep him longer.
Even Ye Tian's family, although concerned, was relieved to see him looking so well.
"Brother, are you really okay?" asked Ye Qing, his fourth sister, worry lining her beautiful face.
Ye Tian smiled warmly, his youthful face glowing with confidence.
"I'm fine, Sister Qing. Really. Don't worry."
Still reluctant, his parents packed him a big lunch box and extra clothes before sending him home.
But Ye Tian had no intention of resting.
He had a mission now.
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Outside the hospital...
The fresh spring air hit Ye Tian's face, cool and invigorating.
Every breath he took —
> [Ding! +10 yuan]
Every step he walked —
[Ding! +10 yuan]
Even as he simply stood there, breathing steadily, money was flowing in like a quiet river.
Ye Tian smiled to himself.
His first goal: complete the Daily Task — 10,000 steps.
According to the system, every daily task completed would reward him with a hefty cash bonus, plus a random draw from a pool of special skills, technologies, or company shares.
Every day completed = More power.
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Hours later...
Walking across Jiang City's bustling streets, Ye Tian took in everything with sharp, calm eyes.
The luxury cars zooming by, the wealthy businessmen striding into high-end hotels, the beautiful women shopping without caring about prices.
Soon, I will stand above them all.
Step by step, second by second, yuan after yuan accumulated quietly in his account.
Finally, after more than three hours of walking around the business district, he heard it:
> [Ding! Daily Task 1 Completed: 10,000 steps!]
[Reward: 100,000 yuan + Random Skill Draw!]
The familiar roulette wheel materialized in front of his mind's eye, spinning with colorful lights.
Click!
It stopped.
> [Congratulations! You have obtained the Skill: Intermediate Driving Mastery!]
In an instant, Ye Tian's mind was flooded with a flood of knowledge.
Advanced vehicle control techniques.
High-speed maneuvering.
Maintenance and mechanical understanding.
Race track combat strategies.
Ye Tian blinked, slightly stunned.
Now I can drive like a professional racer...
Thinking of today's Special Section offering a Harley Davidson, his heart stirred.
But he only had about 246,520 yuan now — not enough to buy it yet.
Still, Ye Tian wasn't anxious.
Soon, he would have more than enough to buy any luxury he desired.
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Meanwhile, far across the city...
Inside a cozy, stylish cafe sat Lin Ruo — Ye Tian's ex-girlfriend — laughing sweetly with her new boyfriend, Zhao Kai.
Lin Ruo sipped her expensive coffee casually, her words dripping with contempt.
"Ye Tian? He's probably still rotting in some hospital bed. Poor loser."
Zhao Kai smirked, his arm lazily resting on her shoulders.
"Heh, trash like him should know his place.
People like us... we're born superior."
They clinked their cups together, laughing as if they owned the world.
Little did they know —
The man they mocked today would soon become the dragon soaring far above them.
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Back to Ye Tian...
As the evening approached, the city's neon lights began illuminating the streets.
Ye Tian sat on a quiet bench by the river, watching reflections dance on the water.
The night wind caressed his face, carrying away the last pieces of weakness from his past life.
He whispered to himself under the stars:
"I will rise... higher than anyone ever imagined."
"I will build an empire from nothing."
"And all those who abandoned me... will crawl before me one day."
In the depths of the night, the Infinite Wealth System chimed softly once again, as if responding to his oath.
Tomorrow, a new day would dawn —
And Ye Tian's legend would truly begin.
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[End of Chapter 3]
(Word Count: 1,096 words)