Closer to Revealing My True Self-Chapter 91 - 85 The Bathtub is Too Small_1

After finishing this call with the butler, Feng Yi got a significant amount of information.

What the old butler said, in short, was telling Feng Yi: You are currently experiencing a phase of complete transformation and intense inner change, it’s just that you don’t feel it yourself.

If it weren’t for the old butler’s reminder, Feng Yi wouldn’t have even noticed.

Although shocked by his own weight, Feng Yi now understood where the energy from the food he consumed was going.

Since then, Feng Yi began to weigh himself more frequently.

The butler said he had entered a phase of rapid weight gain, and it was indeed so.

Each time he stood on the scale throughout the day, he was a little heavier than before.

Over the past week or so, Feng Yi had gone from 70kg to 100kg, putting on 30kg, which is 60 pounds, gaining 8-9 pounds a day.

And now, on the very first day Feng Yi accurately measured his weight, he discovered that he had gained more than ten pounds in a single day!

In the following two days, Feng Yi watched his weight go from 100 kg to 105+ kg, 110+ kg...

Soaking in the bathtub that evening, Feng Yi suddenly felt the tub was a bit small.

"Actually, we could switch to a bigger one... or how about digging a pool in the backyard?"

The idea of digging a pool flashed through his mind but was quickly dismissed by Feng Yi.

The backyard grass was too comfortable to sleep on; it would be a pity to dig it up.

Besides, the area in the backyard wasn’t large enough for a pool suited for blissful swimming.

Previously, Feng Yi thought the houses in Yue Xiu District were rather large, but now they seemed small to him—lacking even a swimming pool, with only small pools available, while large pools were either public swimming facilities or ornamental ponds.

Small pools just felt too cramped for activity.

Go to a public swimming center?

Too many people.

What if some sort of change occurred on his body and someone saw it?

Could he silence them?

Or what if, while swimming, he bumped, scraped, or jostled someone close to him, causing his body to instantly enter a state of stress and his teeth to leak more poison?

When these factors combined...

That would be the end of it.

Everyone in the pool would be doomed.

So, he still needed to get a big pool for personal use.

But he couldn’t afford to buy a swimming center.

He still needed to save money for the lab. There were plenty of places that required funds.

What about renting, though?

Renting for a period of time wouldn’t be so burdensome.

The more Feng Yi thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

And he grew more eager to swim freely in a larger pool.

In fact, Feng Yi’s swimming skills were not particularly good; swimming hadn’t been a hobby, and he couldn’t say he liked it. But after the idea had popped into his head, the anticipation became stronger and stronger.

Perhaps, was this a message conveyed by the body when it was in an active state of evolution?

He just didn’t know whether with his current rapid weight gain, he would sink straight to the bottom of the pool after jumping in.

Would he be able to swim?

His intuition said he wouldn’t sink.

But as for what that would feel like, Feng Yi couldn’t imagine.

He really wanted to try it out, to find which swimming style best suited his body that was in the midst of strengthening?

Could he breathe underwater?

How long could he hold his breath?

Could he swim underwater from one end of the pool to the other?

If it were a comprehensive cellular evolution, that meant the organs were also enhanced.

His lungs were definitely much stronger than before!

All this needed to be verified.

Feng Yi didn’t even think about going to venues for large events. Although private swimming centers were smaller and equipment somewhat inferior, Feng Yi was just looking for a place to swim and didn’t have high requirements.

The very next day, Feng Yi started to inquire about this matter.

There really weren’t any swimming centers available for rent in the nearby area, but he could first find out about their turnover and then start negotiations.

Feng Yi spent two days visiting multiple swimming venues in the urban and suburban areas, getting a rough idea.

Of course, while he was out visiting venues, he would eat, then visit another venue, and eat again.

The butler had said it was a critical period, with all parts of the body in an active state of enhancement, needing sufficient energy and abundant nutrition.

So, it was necessary not only to eat more but also to eat a comprehensive diet, not missing anything like vitamins, trace elements, and such; the diet couldn’t be monotonous.

After observing for two days, he listed three swimming centers in the suburbs.

The peak summer season had passed, and although there were still swimmers, the numbers weren’t large, and this area was somewhat remote, so business certainly wasn’t as good as in the city.

Feng Yi picked one and started negotiating with them about renting the swimming center.

Feng Yi wanted to rent it for a month.

At first, the owner of the swimming center was not willing.

Even though it wasn’t the best time for business, they still had customers. And recently, they had a new batch of members signing up, with people coming for lessons every day.

However, after Feng Yi offered a higher price, that owner cheerfully agreed.

This swimming center was located in a remote place, and it didn’t make much money outside of the summer.

Not many people stick to daily swimming lessons, so for this month, it’s feasible for the boss to use someone else’s venue for classes.

Since they rent the space for the swimming school, the agreement prevents subleasing, so if Feng Yi wants it, it will be treated as a private hire.

Feng Yi didn’t care about that.

All he needed was to be the sole user for the month.

"Can I use it at night?" Feng Yi asked.

"You want it for nighttime use too? That’s not a problem, but it will cost extra."

"That’s fine." The cost of hiring the venue was not a significant burden for Feng Yi at this point.

The boss looked at Feng Yi with surprise, sizing him up carefully, and asked curiously, "Are you, by any chance, with the city’s swimming team? Renting the venue for training?"

"No. Just know that I won’t be using your venue for anything illegal," said Feng Yi.

"Alright then." The swimming school owner took another glance at Feng Yi.

He thought Feng Yi’s build could be that of a swimmer’s, or maybe he aspired to join the swim team?

Or perhaps he was renting it for someone else to train?

Recently, there hadn’t been any news about recruitments in the area.

However, since Feng Yi was reluctant to say more, the owner didn’t ask further; having the money in hand was what mattered. After all, it was more than he usually made.

"Let’s set a time then, for when to do cleaning, disinfection, equipment maintenance, and such. When it’s time, I’ll send someone over," said the swimming school owner.

Feng Yi thought about his schedule and proposed a time.

While negotiating with the school owner, Feng Yi noticed various swimming-related instructional books on a nearby shelf.

Feng Yi picked up a book on butterfly stroke to browse through.

After noting the time, the owner looked up and saw Feng Yi perusing a book about butterfly stroke, thinking to himself:

If he’s not a professional athlete, generally, there are three reasons people learn swimming: to save lives, for fitness, or to show off. Which one could he be?

Seeing Feng Yi’s interest in the books, the swimming school owner warmly recommended:

"We have instructional books here, covering all kinds of swimming strokes! They feature plenty of illustrations, are simple to understand, and amusingly written—you wouldn’t be bored even after a day!"

Feng Yi hummed in acknowledgment and placed the book down. frёeωebɳovel.com

"I don’t have much time to read normally," Feng Yi said.

"Is that so? Then how about the teaching videos from our professional coaches? We have ones for competitive swimming—backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle—I can give you a copy for free. Which stroke would you like?"

Feng Yi glanced at the promotional images of various strokes on the wall.

"Butterfly," Feng Yi responded.

"Got it!"

The swimming school owner eyed Feng Yi with a look that said, "I’ve got your number."

"Butterfly’s good, suitable for showing off," said the swimming school owner.

Feng Yi: "..."

Showing off hadn’t crossed Feng Yi’s mind; he simply felt that of all the swimming strokes, the butterfly might be most suitable for his current state.

"Do you need a coach?" the swimming school owner added, "We can arrange one-on-one instruction, wholly dedicated. Pick any male or female instructor! We have younger ones, as well as those with more experience; you can choose several if you like."

Feng Yi: "..."

Swimming school owner: "Hey, don’t get me wrong! We’re a legitimate operation!

"What I mean is, in the eyes of a coach, there’s no difference between male and female students! I only ask because some customers care about these things."

Feng Yi: "No need."

"How about a masseur, lifeguard, or a psychologist? Do you need any of them?" asked the swimming school owner.

"...No need for those either."

"Then we’ll need to sign an additional waiver. We won’t be responsible if something happens."

"Okay."

Even though the deal was done, the venue couldn’t be vacated immediately.

Feng Yi gave the owner three days to make arrangements.

During these three days, Feng Yi’s weight rapidly increased to 150kg.

It was constantly rising, but unless he stood on a scale, the change wasn’t visually apparent.

There was no substantial alteration in appearance.

However, Feng Yi could feel the energy stored within his body.

When Feng Yi returned to the swimming school three days later, the owner didn’t notice any difference from before.

The owner explained all the simple control switches for water, electricity, AC systems, and the like to Feng Yi.

Since Feng Yi had requested to be without coaches or lifeguards during his private hire, the swimming school owner emphasized safety.

"The water in the pool is clean and has been disinfected. No one’s been in it today; you can go right in and swim.

"Don’t go into the water if you’re sick or not feeling well. Don’t drink alcohol, make sure to warm up properly. It’d be best if you had a friend or family member keep an eye on you—just in case..."

The owner kept chattering away until Feng Yi transferred the payment, after which he called for the staff to leave.

"Hope you have fun!"

The owner was not at all reluctant to leave the place to Feng Yi for a month to make some extra money. In fact, he and his employees planned to get together for a meal shortly after.

Feng Yi waited for them all to leave before getting into the water.

He checked around the venue and then went through the changing rooms and other areas again, ensuring that all the staff had left and that there were no cameras or the like. Only when he was sure the swimming school was entirely to himself did Feng Yi begin to move his limbs.

After quietly observing the pool for a while, he turned and drove off to stock up on supplies.

Swimming consumes a lot of energy, so it’s essential to have plenty of food on hand.