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nChapter 58 – The Curse of Being an Elder Brother

nAfter taking the syringe out of the box, Chen Yu raised it toward his window to get a better look at it.

nAs he studied the spiraling syringe, he got the impression that the blue liquid inside was consciously moving.

n“Why does it feel like the t-Virus1?”

nChen Yu pulled out his phone and searched for images of the dangerous t-Virus on the internet to compare with the blue liquid he held. And the more images he looked at, the more he found the t-Virus similar to the blue liquid he held.

nChen Yu: “I got the item. However, I want to know if it’s harmful or not.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “It is a gene agent that’s considerably beneficial to the human constitution. How can it possibly be harmful?”

nChen Yu: “Alright, then. Take it as me overthinking things. Oh, right. Is this gene agent capable of increasing intelligence?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Intelligence? It is only capable of increasing the transmission rate of brain neurons.”

nChen Yu: “Truthfully, while this might seem laughable, I think that my…brain is slightly different from the ordinary person’s. Can this gene agent fix it?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Are you sure it is just slightly different, Mr. Chen?”

nChen Yu: “…”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Haha, I was just joking with you. Mr. Chen, you are merely too young to think things out fully. Things will get better once you grow up and mature.”

nChen Yu: “But my mom said that I’d stay this way even after I grow old.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “…Your mother might be correct.”

nChen Yu: “…”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “…”

nChen Yu: “Very good. Speaking with you has made me very damned happy. Goodbye.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Goodbye.”

nAfter exiting WeChat and tossing aside his phone, Chen Yu removed the syringe’s cap and pressed the needle against his shoulder. Afterward, he fell into silence for three minutes.

n“It should hurt a lot…”

n“Phew…”

nChen Yu breathed out a deep sigh, then gritted his teeth and pushed down the syringe, its needle stabbing into his muscle tissues.

nBuzz… Buzz… Buzz…

nIn the next moment, the spiraling structure inside the syringe actually started rotating, pushing the blue liquid into Chen Yu’s body.

nSwish… Click.

nFive seconds later, all of the blue liquid had been injected into Chen Yu’s body. A red light then lit up at the top of the syringe. He hurriedly pulled out the needle, then licked the needle wound to stop his blood from flowing out.

nMoving his arm around, Chen Yu found that he did not feel any discomfort whatsoever.

nChen Yu: “I injected it, but there doesn’t seem to be any changes?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “The changes naturally won’t occur immediately. The gene agent will gradually modify and improve your constitution throughout a long period. You may also accelerate this process by exercising.”

nChen Yu: “OK. I also noticed that the syringe used to store the gene agent is quite special. Can I exchange it for something?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “…You can.”

nChen Yu: “Wonderful. Switch it to something else for me. No water, though.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Mr. Chen, the thermostatic syringe used to store the gene agent can’t be used to exchange for something as valuable as water.”

nChen Yu: “Anything is fine, just not water.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Very well, Mr. Chen. Please wait a moment. I’ll send in the application for you now.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Application completed. Based on your possible needs, we have chosen three items for you to choose from. One: Fragrant Toilet Paper; Two: High Polymer Plastic Bag; Three: Fated Hammer.”

nChen Yu: “Give me an explanation. What are they used for?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “The Fragrant Toilet Paper will make your butt fragrant when used. Every sheet of toilet paper that comes into contact with your skin will also combine with dead skin cells and bacteria to produce different fragrances. You can also use it to remove body odor and avoid awkward situations. The toilet paper also has a sterilizing function that helps protect your health.

n“The High Polymer Plastic Bag is a very sturdy food-packaging bag. It can prevent the release of toxic substances due to steam and high temperatures.

n“The Fated Hammer has a built-in processor that can adjust the hammer’s trajectory using the wind blade on the hammer’s peen to ensure that every hit will avoid the nail and hit your finger.”

nChen Yu’s face started twitching intensely at the three items’ descriptions.

nChen Yu: “What are these junks?! I won’t say much about the toilet paper and plastic bag, but what’s up with that Fated Hammer?! What is the point of creating it?!”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “To avoid the frustration of hitting the nail every time.”

nChen Yu: “Shouldn’t you be frustrated for missing the nail?!”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “The thought process of you ancient people truly is mysterious.”

nChen Yu: “…You people are the ones that are strange, alright?! I want a replacement!”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “I’m sorry, Mr. Chen, but the thermostatic syringe’s value is simply too low. You cannot apply for a replacement. You may only choose one of the three aforementioned items.”

nLowering his head and glancing at the syringe in his hand, Chen Yu massaged his forehead for a long time before he sent back a reply.

nChen Yu: “I’ll get the first one, then. I can at least let my family use it.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “I will open the space-time wormhole for you now. Please place the thermostatic syringe into it.”

nImmediately, a white vortex formed before Chen Yu. He then casually tossed the empty syringe into the wormhole.

nThree seconds later, a roll of toilet paper fell out of the wormhole.

nOnce the wormhole disappeared, Chen Yu extended his hand to grab the toilet paper. He put it before his nose and gave it a sniff but failed to smell any fragrance from it.

nWill it give off a fragrance only after it is used?

nWith this thought in mind, Chen Yu brought the roll out of his room and went to the toilet. He then hung it in the toilet paper dispenser there and pulled out a sheet.

nFlap.

nTo Chen Yu’s surprise, an instruction manual actually fell off the back of the sheet of toilet paper he pulled out.

nPicking up the instruction manual, he saw only one sentence written on it.

nAny body fluid that comes into contact with this paper towel will activate the active matter contained within the paper’s fibers and cause it to release a mysterious fragrance.

n“So, that’s the case!” Realization dawned upon Chen Yu. “There’s actually active matter inside it.”

nAfter giving the toilet paper another look, Chen Yu squatted down and stuck his tongue out before the toilet paper. He then licked it without hesitation.

nIn the next second, a strange, indescribable fragrance drifted into Chen Yu’s nose, intoxicating him.

n“This is truly…wonderful…”

nAfter sniffing the strange fragrance for a while, Chen Yu suddenly heard the sound of something hitting the floor coming from behind him. Turning his head around, he saw Chen Erke staring at him wide-eyed and a crayon by her feet.

nEven after a moment had passed, Chen Yu’s tongue remained stretched out of his mouth.

nMeanwhile, Chen Erke remained standing motionlessly as well.

nThe two siblings goggled at each other, their muscles stiff.

nTime seemingly stopped at this moment.

nSound seemingly disappeared as well.

nAfter an unknown amount of time had passed, Chen Erke snapped out of her daze and took a step back. She then slammed the toilet’s door shut with a bang.

nShe said through the door, “I… I didn’t see anything. (ಥ_ಥ)”

n“Second Eldest! Wa-Wait! Second Eldest, let me explain!”

nChen Yu chased after Chen Erke in a panic. However, like a frightened rabbit, she dashed into the master bedroom and locked the door.

nThat was a scene she would never forget for the rest of her life.

nHer elder brother had actually been licking a sheet of paper with an affectionate and intoxicated expression on his face.

nThat was paper found inside the toilet. Aside from it being toilet paper, what else could it possibly be?

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nChen Yu: “…”

nAfter standing before the master bedroom’s door in a daze for some time, Chen Yu turned around and dragged himself back into his own room. He then walked to his window and looked at the flowing traffic below with a lifeless expression.

n“It’s over…

n“I’m finally going to be treated like a pervert by my little sisters…”

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