Chapter 4

Andrew's bedroom.

Bai Xiaofei looked around the room, which was indeed quite small. The house was old and in disrepair, with cracks in some places.

Andrew tidied up the room, making space for a sleeping mat. After everything was ready, he said somewhat embarrassedly to Bai Xiaofei, "Bai, the conditions here aren't very good. It's really a shame for you to stay here! How about this, I'll sleep on the mat, and you can take the bed!"

Bai Xiaofei shrugged indifferently and said, "OK, Andrew. Can I use your computer for a bit? I need to look up some information."

Andrew smiled and said, "Of course!"

With that, Andrew enthusiastically turned on the computer and entered the password.

Bai Xiaofei didn't hesitate, sitting down and opening Google to start searching for information about this world.

Bai Xiaofei learned that this world was not much different from the real world he came from. The only difference was that it was somewhat behind in time, with many famous films, TV shows, and well-known software not yet released.

Thinking about Task 2, Bai Xiaofei's mind was filled with one plan after another, and he began to calculate their feasibility.

Andrew was timid, introverted, and had a mild psychological distortion. The main reason for all this was his living environment, which, in simple terms, meant he had no money!

To change Andrew's fate, the best approach was to tackle the root of the problem!

"Andrew!"

Bai Xiaofei was deep in thought when a middle-aged man, clearly drunk, walked in. He held a bottle in one hand and pointed at Bai Xiaofei, shouting angrily, "Who the hell is this yellow monkey?"

Andrew, who was fiddling with a camera, was startled. He hadn't expected his father to burst in.

Andrew looked at him fearfully, then at Bai Xiaofei, and said weakly, "He, he's my friend... Bai Xiaofei!"

"Friend?"

Andrew's despicable father looked at him suspiciously and sneered, "Andrew, you actually have a friend? And a yellow monkey at that! How ridiculous! It's already very late. Why hasn't he gone home? Does he want to stay here? No way! I won't allow it! This is my house, and I won't let a yellow monkey stay here!"

Then, he barked at Bai Xiaofei, who was sitting at the computer, "Hey! Yellow monkey! I don't care who you are, get out of my house now!"

Seeing his father lose his temper, Andrew panicked.

"You can't do this!"

"Bai is my friend. He has nowhere else to go, and he has already paid..."

Before Andrew could finish, there was a loud "slap," and his despicable father slapped him hard, knocking him to the ground.

"Shut up!"

The despicable father, while beating and kicking Andrew, ranted drunkenly, "Andrew, listen up! In this house, you're nothing! I'm the one who makes the rules, and you have no say in it!"

"Hey! That's enough!"

Everything happened so fast that Bai Xiaofei was caught off guard.

By the time he reacted, Andrew had already been brutally beaten. Bai Xiaofei was furious, not just for Andrew's sake, but also because this despicable man had dared to call him a yellow monkey!

Bai Xiaofei roared and rushed to Andrew, grabbing the despicable father's arm and throwing him to the side. The man stumbled and crashed into several things.

Andrew's old camera was among them!

Bai Xiaofei glared at the fallen despicable father and said coldly, "You'd better watch your mouth, or I won't hesitate to show you the power of Chinese kung fu!"

Bai Xiaofei had learned martial arts from his colleagues on set and had received a level of combat proficiency from the time-travel app. Dealing with this drunk, crazy man was a piece of cake!

"You..."

The despicable father glared at Bai Xiaofei, wanting to say something but not daring to.

The fall had been hard, and although he was drunk, he wasn't stupid. He could tell that Bai Xiaofei was not someone to mess with!

Andrew's father had been a firefighter but had become disabled after a rescue mission, leading to his early retirement. He lived on insurance and spent his days drinking, bitter and resentful. He was a typical bully, afraid of strong people but taking out his anger on the weak and defenseless Andrew.

Seeing Bai Xiaofei's strength and determination, he felt frustrated but dared not say anything. He glared at Andrew and left the room in a huff.

Bai Xiaofei helped Andrew up and asked, "Andrew, are you okay?"

"I'm fine!"

Andrew sat up, wincing in pain. His face was swollen, and his mouth was bleeding. He felt terrible.

Especially since Bai Xiaofei had witnessed his most miserable moment, his sense of despair and inferiority reached its peak.

Andrew said awkwardly, "Bai, I'm sorry you had to see this!"

Bai Xiaofei patted Andrew's shoulder and comforted him, "Andrew, don't say anything! We're friends! Friends should help and understand each other! I won't look down on you because of this. On the contrary... I think you're very strong! If it were me, I would have gone crazy long ago!"

Andrew was stunned, his eyes filled with gratitude. His voice choked with emotion, "Bai, thank you! Really, thank you for understanding me!"

"We're friends! No need to say more!"

Bai Xiaofei smiled and patted Andrew's shoulder, saying, "Andrew, don't worry about it. Get some rest. You have school tomorrow!"

"Okay! Ah! My camera! Oh no! What should I do..."

"..."

"Andrew, don't be sad. Go to sleep! I'll buy you a new one, the latest model! Please go to sleep, stop crying!"

...

That night, Andrew slept soundly.

Perhaps it was because Bai Xiaofei was there, or perhaps it was because of the words Bai Xiaofei had said to him. Whatever the reason, Andrew's meek and inferior mind found a long-lost sense of peace. For the first time, he wasn't so dependent on his camera.

The next morning.

Andrew, who had slept well, was in high spirits, looking much more cheerful.

Bai Xiaofei was delighted: It seemed his actions were already influencing Andrew. Great, the mission was within reach!

Beep...

After they finished washing up, Andrew's cousin, Matt, came to pick them up for school.

"Hey! Andrew, Bai, good morning!"

Matt greeted them and then noticed something different about Andrew, saying in surprise, "Hey, Andrew, you look different today! You seem... happier!"

Andrew was taken aback and didn't feel any change in himself: "Matt, let's hurry to school. We'll be late if we don't go now!"

Matt nodded and said, "Bai, come with us! I'll introduce you to some friends!"

"Sure!"

Bai Xiaofei, having nothing else to do, decided to go with Andrew and Matt to school, experiencing the learning atmosphere of a foreign school. With Matt's help, he met the school's celebrity, Matt's good friend, and one of the main characters, the black student, Steve.

Bai Xiaofei was outgoing, humorous, and generous, and the four of them quickly became close friends, becoming inseparable in just a few days.

Meanwhile...

Andrew's family had undergone a dramatic change due to Bai Xiaofei's intervention!

First, Andrew's mother was hospitalized and, with Bai Xiaofei's help, received the best treatment. The doctors said that with continued treatment, she would recover in about four months, which thrilled Andrew!

Second, Andrew's despicable father quit drinking!

He had no choice; if he didn't quit, Bai Xiaofei would take drastic action!

After experiencing Bai Xiaofei's methods a few times, Andrew's despicable father truly understood how terrifying this Chinese youth was!

For his own safety, he had no choice but to comply.

Seeing that he was obedient, Bai Xiaofei didn't mistreat him. Using the $100,000 he had, he bought a small store, putting Andrew's name on it and managing it for him, providing a steady income!

With the drinking stopped and a job secured, and after being threatened by Bai Xiaofei, the despicable father no longer dared to beat or scold Andrew.

Andrew had finally turned the tables!

Originally timid and insecure, Andrew, influenced by Bai Xiaofei, gradually became more outgoing and confident. He opened up and made many friends, changing his fate significantly.

All that was left was to take the ability crystal before they gained their powers, and Bai Xiaofei's mission would be complete.

After school that day.

As Matt was driving Andrew and Bai Xiaofei home, he said excitedly, "Hey, guys, there's a party tonight at Paradise Mountain. You have to come! Oh, and don't forget to dress nicely! There will be many hot, outgoing beautiful girls there!"

Andrew was taken aback and asked, "Paradise Mountain? Isn't that place closed?"

Matt replied, "It's abandoned!"

"..."

A familiar conversation.

Bai Xiaofei was stunned but then became excited: The plot was finally unfolding. The ability crystal, here I come!