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nChapter 43 – Third Review Product (2)

nWith hurried steps, Chen Yu walked forward and sat down before the box. He then used his fingernail to slit the sealing tape and opened the box. After doing so, however, he noticed a smaller box nested inside.

nAfter taking the small box out, he cut through its sealing tape and opened it, only to discover an even smaller rectangular box inside.

nChen Yu: “…”

nOnce he had extracted the latest box, he tore off the film wrapped around it before opening it. Fortunately, no more boxes greeted him this time.

nLocated at the top of the box was something that looked like a finger cot. The finger cot was coated entirely in gold, and its build was exquisite. Holding it in his hand, Chen Yu found that the finger cot was quite heavy and solid.

n“This little thing is the third review product?”

nAfter toying with the finger cot for a while, Chen Yu grabbed the instruction manual inside the box and earnestly read through it.

nA minute later, he put down the instruction manual with a skeptical look on his face.

n“This… What is this thing?”

nAccording to the instruction manual, the product this time was called “Golden Middle Finger.” A product of the year 2035, it was commonly referred to as the Golden Finger. It was meant to be worn on a human’s middle finger, and it allowed its user to exhibit a very “strong” effect.

nThe original description went:

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nPa!

nTossing the instruction manual on the ground, Chen Yu cursed, “Why does something like this even exist?!”

nHe pulled out his phone and dashed off a WeChat message to Transdimensional Marketing’s staff.

nChen Yu: “You there?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Mr. Chen, please stop asking if I am present or not. I am always present.”

nChen Yu: “The Golden Finger you sent me is the third review video’s product?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “That is correct, Mr. Chen. Are you satisfied with it?”

nChen Yu: “Let’s set aside my satisfaction first. I want to know what exactly this thing is for.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Isn’t it written on the instruction manual already? It’s meant for friendly head-flicking between friends.”

nChen Yu: “Are you sure it’s meant for friends and not enemies?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Um… It can also be used for self-protection.”

nChen Yu: “Are there no other functions?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “You can also use it to play instruments.”

nChen Yu: “Anything else?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Mr. Chen, what are you trying to say?”

nChen Yu: “…Forget it. It’s nothing. However, I asked you to get me something mainstream like a smartphone or computer, yet you sent me this skull-cracker. Does it look mainstream to you?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Mr. Chen, this Golden Finger is very mainstream. Both men and women, elderly and young, require it. In fact, it remains a very popular product even in the 24th century.”

nChen Yu: “Fine. I’ll believe whatever you say.”

nAfter exiting WeChat and setting aside his phone, Chen Yu started fiddling with the exquisite finger cot once more.

nUpon closer scrutiny, Chen Yu noticed three buttons on each side of the finger cot.

nThe buttons on the left were labeled “Power 1,” “Power 2,” and “Power 3.”

nThe buttons on the right were labeled “Speed 1,” “Speed 2,” and “Speed 3.”

nThe functions of the buttons were exactly as their names implied, no additional thought required.

nIt feels smooth to the touch. It’s soft, yet hard at the same time. I wonder what material it is made of.

nAfter fiddling with the finger cot for a moment, Chen Yu carefully slid the “Golden Middle Finger” onto his middle finger. He then pressed a power button, on the finger cot’s left side.

nBzz…

nAlong with the appearance of a small electric current, Chen Yu felt his entire middle finger go numb.

nStanding up, he took in his surroundings. Failing to find something he could conveniently use as a test subject, he took off his jeans and pulled out his old and tattered belt buckle. He then raised his middle finger and aimed it at the steel buckle of the belt before flicking it.

nSwoosh!

nA strong gust of wind immediately howled throughout the room. Following it, a golden streak of light smashed into the steel buckle!

nDing!

nFollowing a loud metal ringing, a section of the steel buckle caved in.

n“Holy…” Tossing away his belt buckle, Chen Yu stared at the Golden Finger in a daze. “Is this thing really meant for flicking heads?”

nBang! Bang! Bang!

nSuddenly, knocking came from the door, and Chen Yike’s voice came from beyond it.

n“Brother! What happened?! What was that sound just now?!”

nSnapping out of his daze, Chen Yu turned around and shouted, “Nothing happened! Ignore it!”

n“Brother, you can talk to me if you’re stressed. Don’t—”

n“Scram!”

nA moment later, the outside of Chen Yu’s room became silent.

nBreathing out a sigh, Chen Yu resumed researching the Golden Finger.

nHe had already experimented with the first “playing method.” The Golden Finger indeed provided extraordinary strength to its user. It was so effective that it could even be used to arm soldiers.

nNext up would be to experiment with the second “playing method.”

nSitting on his bed, Chen Yu raised his middle finger and pressed the first right button.

nSpeed 1.

nBzz…

nThe instant Chen Yu pressed the button, the Golden Finger quivered, its vibration speed accelerating as time passed. In no time at all, his middle finger was vibrating at a rate of 10 times per second!

nBrrr…

nMoving his middle finger close to his face, Chen Yu could feel a light breeze blowing at him.

nHis eyes glowing with excitement, he immediately pressed the “Speed 2” button!

nBrrr!

nHis finger started vibrating even faster! Its motions were so fast that it was leaving behind afterimages!

nMeanwhile, throughout this process, his finger surprisingly did not feel uncomfortable or tired. This was because the finger cot was the one rapidly vibrating. The finger inside it moved at a much slower rate.

n“Amazing…”

nChen Yu was pleasantly surprised by this situation.

nLooking at the Golden Finger, he could faintly discern the true method of using it. Naturally, it was meant for competitive gaming!

nWho could possibly match the speed of his finger?

nWho could possibly beat him in terms of control?

nIf combined with the Quantum Reading Glasses, he could easily annihilate his opponents!

n“Kekeke… It turns out this thing is actually so amazing.”

nAfter clicking the power button once more, Chen Yu removed the Golden Finger and returned it into the box. At this point, he had a vague plan for how to conduct the third episode’s review.

nThe program would definitely turn out well!

nThe only problem was that the method he had in mind would cause quite a commotion. He definitely couldn’t do the review at home.

n“Ugh…

n“Maybe it’s time to rent a house to use as a studio. Doing reviews at home is simply too inconvenient.

n“But renting a house will cost a lot of money. I don’t have enough cash on hand to support it for long. I should also consider earning some money.”

nHaving decided on what he needed to do, Chen Yu packed the Golden Finger, his laptop and camera, clothes, mask, and other work instruments into his bag. He then pushed open his room’s door and walked out.

nUpon spotting Chen Yu about to leave the house, Chen Erke, who had been drawing in the living room, came running over and asked, “Brother! Where are you going?”

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n“I’m going out for a while. I’ll be back at night. Where are Eldest and Third Eldest?”

n“Little Sis ran out of milk, so Big Sis took her out to buy some. Brother, where are you going? I want to go too.”

n“I’m going to school. You can’t follow me. Just be good and stay at home.”

nAfter casually making up an excuse, Chen Yu left the house carrying his bag.

nMeanwhile, Chen Erke remained standing in a daze. Biting her index finger, she muttered to herself, “Should I go and tell Big Brother that…he forgot to wear pants?”

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