I'm a sophomore in college, what the heck is this "male god cultivation system"?

Chapter 12 Farewell
"Brother Yan, I just blurted it out, I'm sorry."

On the way to the arcade, Gao Zhuang scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Well, what's the big deal? I'm not that sensitive, I wouldn't apologize for something like this." Chen Yan was also a little confused. To him, his parents' divorce was really no big deal.

In fact, he had a premonition since his second year of high school that Deng Qian and Chen Sen would get divorced sooner or later.

So when his parents showed him their divorce certificate after the college entrance exam, he wasn't surprised. Instead, he quickly prepared to live independently.

Moreover, for these two, divorce might not be a bad thing. For people whose lives are not in sync, saying goodbye at a suitable crossroads may be the best choice. Dragging it out might only lead to mutual hatred and loathing.

Ding Yang, who had remained silent throughout the entire conversation but had been listening intently to the two, had now grasped the gist of the matter.

Seeing that Chen Yan's brows and eyes were indeed not troubled, Ding Yang winked and said, "Brother Yan, did you see that? That girl was so pretty."

"I'm not blind, of course I saw it." Chen Yan shrugged, knowing from Ding Yang's expression that he wouldn't say anything nice next.

"Hehe, I found a light novel on [KAKUYOMU] a while ago called 'My Stepmother's Burden is My Ex-Girlfriend'." Ding Yang patted Chen Yan on the shoulder and said cheerfully, "Brother Yan, work hard and try to become the male lead of a light novel."

Chen Yan: "..."

After a moment, he said irritably, "I know a mental hospital. Why don't you just stay there for a year or two instead of going abroad?"

"Why are you scolding me? I'm just hoping for you... Brother Yan, you have the most dating experience in our neighborhood, we have high expectations for you."

"Damn it." Faced with this clown, Chen Yan didn't know what to say, so he could only pat him hard on the back.

……

Chen Yan hadn't played arcade games in a long time, but today he played them all in one go.

Ding Yang was already wealthy and extravagant, and with his upcoming trip abroad, he was finally able to get together with his friends, so he spent money without batting an eye, buying 500 coins in one go.

Over the next two hours, the three of them played many classic games, such as "Dynasty Warriors," "Journey to the West: The Legend of the Monkey King," and "The King of Fighters," all of which were classic titles from the last century.

Unfortunately, Ding Yang and Gao Zhuang's gaming skills were only average to begin with, and Chen Yan hadn't played games in a long time, plus he hadn't had much experience with arcade games before, so his performance naturally wasn't much better.

The game is okay in the early stages, but as you progress and the monsters become stronger, you die frequently, making the later stages feel like a completely unplayable experience.

However, as everyone knows, the best gaming setup is always with friends. When playing games with friends, game progress and equipment don't matter; laughing at your friends' terrible gameplay is the most important thing.

During the two-hour game, the three of them teased each other quite a bit.

Basically, if one of them makes a mistake, the other two will laugh at them mercilessly.

Therefore, although the game progress has been slow, the atmosphere has been quite good.

In the end, to determine who was the worst, the three of them played King of Fighters. In the end, Chen Yan emerged victorious among the three.

As for the title of the weakest player, it naturally falls on Gao Zhuang, who has the highest combat strength in reality.

The three of them joked around like this, and two hours passed quickly.

Seeing that it was getting late, the three left the arcade and walked out of the Wanning Mall, letting the evening breeze envelop them. It was time for them to part ways.

Chen Yan and Gao Zhuang's homes are in the same direction, while Ding Yang's home is in another direction. At this crossroads, they will be heading in different directions.

"Brother Yan." Ding Yang handed Chen Yan a card and said, "We still have the 500 game coins we had just used up. The rest are all on this card. That game, 'Dynasty Warriors,' is pretty fun. When you finish the game, record a video and send it to me."

"Hmm?" Chen Yan didn't take the card right away, and said, "Why would I need the card? Let's play together in a couple of days. Summer vacation is still quite long, so let's get together more before school starts."

"I'm too busy." Ding Yang smiled, his tone somewhat regretful. "I have to catch a flight tomorrow afternoon. My dad said I might settle down in England in the future, so I probably won't be able to repay the gift you gave me, the Gundam."

"So soon?" Chen Yan hadn't expected Ding Yang to leave so soon, but he didn't like this awkward feeling. "It's okay, anyway, airplanes are so fast now, and it's easy to keep in touch by phone. Maybe we can even meet in England sometime."

After a brief pause, Chen Yan continued, "Don't bother with the return gift. Just introduce me to a foreign girl, and make sure she's the prettiest one."

Chen Yan's words instantly dispelled the previously oppressive atmosphere.

"Okay, I'll go expand my social circle first, and I'll definitely introduce you to the prettiest one then."

Gao Zhuang added from the side, "Hey, don't forget me. You don't treat me like a human being, do you?"

"Of course I consider you a human being, don't worry, I'll definitely introduce you to someone," Ding Yang joked. "I'll introduce you to a black one then."

"Damn it. Fine, I won't argue with you since you're leaving tomorrow." Gao Zhuang patted Ding Yang on the shoulder. "Have a good time studying abroad."

"I guarantee you'll be happy." Ding Yang patted his chest, then pointed to the traffic light. "The light's green, you should go now."

"I'm leaving, goodbye." Chen Yan waved and turned to walk onto the sidewalk.

"I'm leaving now. Remember, I don't want the black one," Gao Zhuang added, then turned and left.

After the two figures disappeared from sight, Ding Yang muttered to himself, "You still want a white one? I'll introduce you to the darkest one later."

……

"Damn it, why are you leaving in such a hurry? Although we don't usually keep in close contact, I'm starting to miss you since I won't be able to see you again." Gao Zhuang stretched.

“There’s nothing to miss, it’s not like we’ll never see each other again.” Chen Yan wasn’t so sentimental and asked, “When do we find some time to finish ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms’? That way, Ding Yang won’t have any regrets.”

“No regrets…” Gao Zhuang sensed something was wrong. “No, Brother Yan, Ding Yang just went abroad. What you said makes me feel like he’s seriously ill. You have to fulfill his last wish…”

"Stop messing around, find some time."

"I'll pass. I'm terrible at the game. The two-player mode is even harder. It's better for you to play solo, Yan-ge. You'll have a better chance of winning. Remember to send me a video when you finish."

"Okay." Chen Yan didn't insist. Just as he was about to put the card in his pocket, a system notification sounded in his ear.

A new task has emerged.

(Playing single-player games is so tiring for a newbie, anyone interested?)

(End of this chapter)