The song Li Youzhi was singing is titled "Умри если меня не любишь."
Translated into Chinese, it means "If You Don't Love Me, Then Go Die."
Although in the Russia of his original world, this song was primarily favored by local "hard-bass" enthusiasts, the musical sensibility and artistry of the "fighting nation" were undeniably solid. The tone of the song was desolate and tragic, the arrangement possessed an epic quality, and the lyrics and melody exuded the distinct, sharp love and hatred characteristic of the Slavic people.
It was safe to say this song perfectly captured Li Youzhi’s current mood.
Downstairs.
Having finished the song, Li Youzhi was gasping for air.
He remembered how to play the guitar, and he remembered how to sing. But the condition of this body was simply too poor—not only was his voice failing him, but his lung capacity was also severely lacking. He couldn't hit the high notes or ground the low notes of this foreign language song. He had managed to tap into only thirty or forty percent of his pre-transmigration vocal ability, and that was only by pushing himself to the point of a guaranteed sore throat tomorrow.
However, it was clear that even this thirty or forty percent was enough to move the surrounding audience!
Not everyone at the Agricultural University was slacking off in their foreign language studies; the gist of the lyrics to "If You Don't Love Me, Then Go Die" was quickly translated by someone in the crowd.
"Holy crap! Even though I don't understand every line, it’s inexplicably catchy!"
"I thought it was a love song at first, but who knew the lyrics would be this hardcore! Love it, love it!"
"He sings well! I’ve never heard this before; is it an original by this guy?"
*Beep!*
[Received 2,035 Awe Points!]
Hearing the system chime by his ear, Li Youzhi steadied his breathing and silently summoned the System Panel. He had already tested it while at the barbershop: this panel was visible only to him.
[User: Li Youzhi]
[Appearance: 31]
[Charisma: 28]
[Financial Status: -306 (Huabei)]
[Skills: High-Level Execution, Mid-Level Learning Ability]
[Awe Points: 2,170]
[Based on current user level, every 1,000 Awe Points can increase one attribute point of Appearance or Charisma.]
So, after all that effort singing, I can only upgrade two attribute points?
Damn it!
Li Youzhi pressed his lips together, suppressing the urge to curse wildly. Based on his current situation, an Appearance of 31—the way he looked right now—meant that even with an increase of two points, there likely wouldn't be a fundamental change.
Charisma, on the other hand... as his biggest shortcoming, bumping it up by two points would push him from the twenties into the thirties.
With that thought, Li Youzhi silently allocated 2,000 Awe Points to Charisma.
As tiny specks of light spilled from the system panel, he felt a scent like cypress and pine needles rush rapidly into his body.
*Ah...*
Feeling his entire body being washed over by this sensation, Li Youzhi closed his eyes in comfort. When he opened them again, the surrounding students were all taken aback.
"Do you guys feel like this guy’s gaze has gotten a bit sharper?"
"Yeah! He looks more spirited than before. Maybe it’s because he finally vented that frustration?"
*Beep!*
[Received 476 Awe Points!]
That works too?
Receiving more Awe Points, Li Youzhi, freshly bathed in his new Charisma, raised an eyebrow. That frustration? Your brother Zhi hasn't even finished venting yet!
Ignoring the pointed stares of the onlookers, Li Youzhi cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted toward the girls' dormitory.
"Zhou Jingyao! Even though you sold me out and we never truly loved each other, the thought of having to treat you as a stranger from now on makes me want to take this opportunity tonight to give you some advice!"
"First, remember to bring your phone to the cafeteria for meals. There won't always be someone as kind as me to pay for you!"
Listening to Li Youzhi's heart-wrenching roar, the girls nearby couldn't help but sigh.
What a devoted person... even after being listed and sold on Xianyu, he was still so gentle in offering her advice as he let go...
He’s truly... I’m crying to death!
However, just as the young women were sighing, Li Youzhi changed his tune:
"Second, stop slurping your noodles! Getting oil all over the person sitting across from you is really embarrassing!"
"Third, eat less garlic! It makes you fart too much!"
"Fourth, the first three don't matter. What matters is that you listed me on Xianyu—that’s human trafficking! Don't be ungrateful; please Venmo me that fifty yuan of illegal profit!"
*Pfft!*
Upon hearing Li Youzhi's gut-wrenching shout, the surrounding students burst out laughing.
"Holy hell, how is this guy so funny?"
"I'm dying, man. This guy is savage. Zhou Jingyao is probably going to be famous across the entire Agricultural University now!"
"She deserves it for having such bad luck to provoke someone like him. But still... well done!"
*Beep!*
[Received 721 Awe Points!]
Amidst the raucous laughter of the students, another notification chime for Awe Points rang in Li Youzhi’s ear.
At that same moment, on a third-floor balcony of the girls' dorm, Zhou Jingyao, her chest heaving with rage, suddenly pushed aside the drying clothes.
"Accept the WeChat request, take the red packet, and get lost! You idiot!"
Looking at Zhou Jingyao’s blurred figure, Li Youzhi took out his phone and saw a friend request from a stranger. After clicking accept, an ID named "Yaoguang Qing Sa" immediately sent a red packet. He nimbly accepted it, and before she could block him, he quickly took a screenshot of her WeChat profile.
Then... he opened the school's confession wall.
"Selling the WeChat ID of a certain Agricultural University foreign language goddess. Pretty face, sweet voice, long legs, slim waist. Simps, start bidding now. PS: Please note before purchasing: this goddess has a black heart. Even the Bull Demon King would have to plow fields if he got involved with her, Sun Wukong would have to perform tightrope walking, and even Ultraman would end up in a wheelchair if he dated her. Special price: 0.25 yuan for two copies! Automatic delivery upon purchase!"
After posting this in the secondhand section of the confession wall, Li Youzhi let out a long breath.
He looked at the fifty yuan in his WeChat wallet.
He felt great.
He couldn't care less about the original owner, but trying to take advantage of brother Zhi? No way!
Brother Zhi might have lost his good looks, but he would absolutely not allow anyone else to take anything else from him!
Picking up his guitar, Li Youzhi waved to the crowd and walked toward the school gate along the path the onlookers cleared for him.
He hadn't been gone long when a burst of laughter erupted behind him.
"Quick, look at the school confession wall! Holy crap, this guy just countered by selling Zhou Jingyao out!"
"Unit price 0.25 yuan, and it's automatic delivery! *Cackle, cackle, cackle...*"
"I can't take it, girls! Someone hold me, my stomach hurts from laughing! This guy is way too savage!"
*Beep!*
[Received 2,755 Awe Points!]
Listening to the laughter behind him and the system notifications in his ear, Li Youzhi slowly disappeared into the night.
Hiding his merit and fame deep within...