2026-03-30 07:04:39The next morning, Leo woke earlier than usual. For a moment, he lay still on the bed, staring at the stained ceiling of his small apartment. Then, everything came rushing back—Sarah, Marcus, the humiliation in class, and the strange System.
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, a faint glow appeared before his eyes. A translucent interface quietly unfolded in his vision. [TIME LEFT: 17:16:43] Leo rubbed his temples. “So, it’s real…” The countdown continued ticking down silently. Every second reminded him that Marcus Whitmore still stood far above him socially. If Leo wanted to humiliate him publicly, he would need the right stage and the right moment. He swung his legs off the bed. “Guess I’d better get moving.” Eastgate University was unusually lively that morning. Students gathered near the Media Building, many holding their phones in the air as excited whispers floated through the courtyard. “She’s filming again.” “I heard it’s for the gala promotion video.” Leo slowed his steps slightly and, curious, followed the crowd. A small filming setup had been arranged near the building entrance—cameras, lighting stands, and a laptop placed on a folding table. Standing in the center of it all was Lena Hart, the most famous student influencer on campus. Her long black hair flowed down her shoulders as she spoke to the cameraman. Leo had seen her before in passing, but today she looked frustrated. “This projection model is wrong,” Lena said, staring at her laptop screen. “If the engagement prediction fails, the whole proposal collapses.” The cameraman scratched his head helplessly. “But the marketing team already checked the numbers.” “That’s the problem,” Lena replied. “They checked them wrong.” Leo paused nearby. He caught a glimpse of the screen—numbers, graphs, and projection curves. Something about it looked vaguely familiar, but before he could analyze it further, the System appeared again. [SITUATIONAL OPPORTUNITY DETECTED] [SKILL AVAILABLE: ADVANCED BUSINESS ANALYTICS] [RENTAL COST: 1 SUPREMACY POINT] [DURATION: 10 MINUTES] Leo blinked. “Skill… rental?” [ACTIVATE?] Leo looked at Lena’s frustrated expression, then back at the ticking timer. [TIME LEFT: 17:05:18] If the System was offering him a tool, maybe this was exactly the kind of opportunity he needed. He exhaled slowly. “Activate.” The moment he said it, a strange sensation rushed through his mind. It felt like someone had suddenly poured an entire library of knowledge into his brain—charts, forecast models, marketing projections, and consumer behavior algorithms. Leo’s eyes widened slightly. The messy graph on Lena’s laptop suddenly looked painfully obvious. The mistake wasn’t small; it was fundamental. Leo stepped forward. “Your growth multiplier is inverted.” The filming crew turned toward him in surprise. Lena frowned. “And you are?” Leo pointed at the laptop screen. “You’re applying the engagement multiplier before stabilizing the baseline variable.” Lena blinked. Leo continued calmly, “That creates exponential distortion.” Before she could respond, Leo leaned over and typed a few quick corrections. The graph instantly recalculated. The unstable curve smoothed out, and the engagement prediction aligned perfectly with the campaign data. Lena stared at the screen. “…Wait.” She refreshed the model again. The numbers remained consistent. Her expression slowly changed from frustration to disbelief. “That… fixed it.” The cameraman leaned closer. “Seriously?” Leo stepped back quietly. Inside his vision, the System countdown for the skill ticked down. Skill duration remaining: 08:42 Lena turned toward him. “You solved that in seconds.” Leo shrugged slightly. “It wasn’t complicated.” Around them, students began whispering. “Who is that guy?” “Isn’t he from the business department?” Lena closed her laptop slowly. “Well,” she said, “you just saved my entire presentation.” Leo nodded. “Glad to help.” He turned to leave, but Lena stopped him. “Wait.” Leo paused. Lena crossed her arms thoughtfully. “How should I repay you?” Leo hesitated. The System timer flashed again in his vision. [TIME LEFT: 16:57:03] Marcus Whitmore. Public humiliation. Suddenly, an idea formed. Leo looked back at her. “There is something you could help me with.” Lena raised an eyebrow. “Oh?” “There’s a university gala tonight.” Leo kept his tone calm. “I need a partner.” The nearby students gasped. Lena Hart was one of the most sought-after girls on campus; most guys wouldn’t dare ask her out directly. But Leo’s expression remained completely steady. For a moment, Lena studied him carefully. He didn’t look nervous. He didn’t look desperate. Finally, she smiled. “Well,” she said, “that’s definitely a unique request.” Leo waited silently. Lena thought for a few seconds, then she nodded. “Alright.” The crowd erupted into whispers. “Did she just say yes?” “No way…” Leo blinked. “You mean—” “I’ll go with you,” Lena said. “But only because you saved my project.” Leo smiled faintly. “Fair enough.” Lena picked up her phone. “Text me the time.” She then turned back toward her filming crew. Leo walked away calmly, but inside, his heart was pounding. The stage had been set. [TIME LEFT: 16:51:12] Leo slipped his hands into his pockets. Marcus Whitmore would definitely attend the gala tonight, and when Marcus saw him arrive with Lena Hart… A faint smile appeared on Leo’s face. For the first time, the System had given him a real advantage. Things were only getting started. Everything depended on tonight.
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