Chapter 9

A rickshaw is not really a car.

Repairing a rickshaw is not really repairing a car.

Although Gao Xi had less contact with society, he was quite familiar with the internet and knew that "repairing a car" online meant engaging in intense activities with a woman in bed.

Dong Chen, that kid, is really blessed. I've never even repaired a car, and he's already repairing a rickshaw.

"Kid, don't overdo it and ruin your health."

"Pfft, what do you know? I get stronger the more I fight! Alright, stop talking about me. I'll send you some information about things you need for going abroad. Read it carefully, don't get deported after you get there. Also, I have to remind you, it's not easy to transport gold. If you get caught by customs, it will be very troublesome. Do you have a way to deal with it?"

"Don't worry about that, I have a plan!" Gao Xi smiled. Even if customs inspected, they couldn't check inside his space, so Dong Chen's concern wasn't really an issue.

Dong Chen hesitated for a moment before typing: "Alright, though I don't understand, I feel it's impressive. If you say you can handle it, then you can. In that case, contact me when you get to New York. You can stay at my place. I have a house here, and it's free for you!"

"Hehe, you're a good classmate. Alright, I'll leave my expenses in the U.S. to you for now. I'll pay you back when I have money." Gao Xi sent a "sly smile" emoji on QQ.

"Get lost, I'm a serious person. Goodbye, go and have a good talk with your little lamb. I need to sleep." Dong Chen sent a "bloody knife" emoji, followed by a "goodbye" emoji.

Gao Xi smiled, sent a "goodbye" emoji, and then turned off his computer.

He needed to tell his family about going to America.

It was just a notification, not a discussion. Although he lived at home, he was essentially working for his father and had his own independent income. If things got too tough, he could always quit. He wasn't a well-behaved child and wouldn't be bound by his parents' wishes.

A week later, Gao Xi had resolved the passport, visa, and family issues. Although his father kept saying he was getting too independent and disobedient, he reluctantly agreed to Gao Xi's trip to America. Gao Xi's reason was to attend a classmate's wedding, and they couldn't refuse, but they required him to inform the girl he was supposed to meet.

In fact, he had been so busy that he had forgotten to contact the girl, and she hadn't contacted him either.

He thought this matter might just end here. After all, he had encountered similar situations before. Besides, although he had some feelings for the girl, he had some reservations, fearing it would affect their future interactions.

Moreover, being a backup and a good man were things that pitiful otakus did. Gao Xi had initially resigned himself to it, even accepting the role of a backup, as he didn't have much to offer and didn't have the right to be picky.

But now things were different. He saw a bright future for himself and wouldn't settle for anything less. If he were to choose a partner, he would choose someone he liked and trusted.

Besides, the girl didn't seem interested in continuing contact, perhaps thinking he was unreliable. This was for the best, as it wouldn't hurt anyone. After all, they had only met once, and he had only spent some money on a meal. It wasn't a significant loss. In the past, he had taken a girl to the provincial capital and spent over 5,000 yuan on a trip, but nothing happened, and they broke up soon after. That was even more frustrating.

The girl had slept like she was guarding against a thief, which made him feel disgusted. He was the one who proposed the breakup because he found it boring. They had dated for almost a year, and even holding hands and hugging were met with resistance. The trip to the provincial capital, where she refused to take a photo with him in front of friends, was the final straw.

So, he was actually quite insecure and hesitant to deepen his relationship with the current girl, fearing another such trauma. His money didn't come from nowhere, and his time was valuable.

Moreover, he didn't find his current life dull or boring, especially with the space. He felt like a different person, more confident and happier.

In the space, the six little ones, including Dabai, had grown significantly in just a week, as if they were four or five months old.

Dabai had truly become a "big white," with the body of an adult goat. Although not as cute as before, he was more like a big brother, carefully taking care of the five little ones.

The five puppies had also grown a lot and could now play in the yard. Especially Lightning, whose name was apt, as he could run faster than a cheetah.

Gao Xi suspected this might be due to the magic spring water, as ordinary rural dogs wouldn't have such speed.

During this week, Gao Xi, besides handling the preparations for his trip abroad, had carefully studied the effects of the life spring water and the magic spring water. He was now almost certain of their effects. The life spring water was related to life, such as enhancing immunity, curing diseases, and promoting the growth of plants and animals.

In fact, he had also drunk the life spring water. He was nearsighted, and in the past, due to poverty, he had to do homework under a kerosene lamp, which led to myopia and astigmatism.

After drinking the life spring water, something magical happened. He felt dizzy with his glasses on, but when he took them off, the world became clear and sharp, which made him very happy for a long time. He then secretly mixed the life spring water into the food for his parents.

His father, a long-term smoker, had bronchitis and lung disease, coughing constantly, especially at night, which was heart-wrenching to hear.

His mother had hypertension-induced early-stage cerebral infarction and spinal hyperplasia, which, although not severe, caused frequent numbness in half of her body.

However, within three days, all these symptoms disappeared under the effect of the life spring water. This made Gao Xi feel incredulous, as if it were a dream.

He had always been cautious with the magic spring water, as its effects were unpredictable. Different things seemed to have different reactions when they drank or were watered with it.

So far, it was clear that Dabai, after drinking the magic spring water, grew faster, was stronger, and ran faster.

But this might also be due to the life spring water, which could also enhance physical strength.

Of course, one thing was definitely the effect of the magic spring water: Dabai and the five puppies were very intelligent, as if they could understand what he said. In internet terms, they had "become spirits."

If he posted videos of these little ones' lives online, there would be countless likes and exclamations of amazement.

Moreover, the magic spring water made Lightning run faster, Snow White grow more beautiful, Batman's jumping ability stronger, the Hulk's strength greater, and Captain America look like a profound leader.

Each puppy's original strengths seemed to have been enhanced. Gao Xi even wondered if these five little ones were still puppies.

He decided to be more careful with the magic spring water in the future, as its effects were too magical and shouldn't be misused.

However, he did taste some of it himself. Such a good thing, although it might have unexpected effects, he couldn't help but try it.