Bai Yuyou stood in her position under the blazing sun, the scorching rubber track emitting a peculiar burnt-plastic odor mixed with the faint scent of dust.
"Run faster," Bai Yuyou thought.
Numerous gazes seemed to linger on her. The girl glanced around nervously—perhaps it was her first time standing before such a large audience, and her heart began to flutter uneasily.
She… didn’t seem to be here.
Where’s Ye Shuang?
I want to see Ye Shuang…
"Bang!" The sound of the starting gun jolted Bai Yuyou’s heart in sync with the shot.
For a moment, she felt lost, the suffocating heat only amplifying her restlessness.
"Ye Shuang…"
Just then, a flag suddenly rose in the distance!
[❤ Bai Yuyou ❤]
As the flag waved, Bai Yuyou instantly spotted Ye Shuang standing in the bleachers amidst the crowd of five or six thousand.
Though she couldn’t quite make out his expression, she knew without a doubt it was him.
"……" Like a drifting boat finding harbor, Bai Yuyou gave a slight nod in his direction before focusing entirely on the race.
She had to perform well.
Victory was a must!
The relay had four legs, with Bai Yuyou anchoring the final 100-meter sprint.
Tang Keke was the third runner.
As her turn approached, Tang Keke also seemed tense.
"Currently, Class 5 from Business Administration is leading—oh! Class 1 is right behind them! The other classes aren’t backing down either!" The commentator’s voice rang out excitedly.
Now it was time for the third leg.
"Class 5 reaches the third leg first! Followed by Class 1… Oh no, looks like a minor mishap!"
"Keke!"
Bai Yuyou noticed Tang Keke tripping flat on the ground—whether from leaning too far forward or losing balance, she fell right at the start!
"Ooooh, that’s gotta hurt!"
"Damn, a faceplant like that?"
"Yikes."
Tang Keke scrambled up quickly, gritting her teeth against the pain as she began running.
But the fall had taken its toll—her pace was sluggish, her movements strained.
"Ugh… I’ve totally embarrassed myself," Tang Keke whimpered, her face crumpling.
Still, she pushed forward with all her might.
By now, the other classes had caught up, overtaking Tang Keke—by the time Bai Yuyou was about to take the baton, Class 1 had fallen to last place.
Strangely, no one was watching the leaders anymore. All eyes were on Tang Keke.
Because…
Bouncing slimes!!!
"Ohhhh~" A chorus of male voices erupted.
"Sorry, Yuyou!" Tang Keke sobbed as she finally reached the handoff zone.
Snap.
Bai Yuyou firmly gripped the baton and said earnestly, "Keke, don’t worry… leave it to me!"
"Yuyou…"
With that, Bai Yuyou shot forward. As the anchor, every runner was giving their all.
"Looks like Class 5 is about to clinch first—wait, what’s this?!"
"It’s—it’s Class 1! Their anchor is catching up!!"
"Holy crap, she’s fast?!" The crowd quickly noticed the girl with the high ponytail.
Bai Yuyou surged past several runners, closing in on Class 5—her long, pale legs gleaming under the sunlight.
"Huh?!" Class 5’s anchor was stunned but quickly poured on the speed.
The finish line was just meters away!
"They’ve crossed the line!!!"
……
……
"Congratulations to Class 5 for taking gold!" In the end, Bai Yuyou fell just short but secured silver.
The Class 1 team gathered around, noticing both Bai Yuyou and the dejected Tang Keke.
"I’m sorry…" Tang Keke mumbled, amazed that Bai Yuyou had still managed second place despite her blunder. If only she hadn’t fallen…
"Hey, it’s just a race! Are you hurt?" one girl asked.
"A gold medal’s no big deal."
"Yeah, don’t sweat it."
Others chimed in to comfort Tang Keke. Bai Yuyou reached out, gently patting Keke’s head—just as Ye Shuang often did for her.
"Keke fell… but got back up and kept running. That’s amazing."
"Waaahhh!" Tang Keke hugged Bai Yuyou tightly.
Watching this, Ye Shuang waved his flag and shouted, "No youth is complete without regrets—it’s fine!"
That made Tang Keke too embarrassed to cry anymore.
"What an exhilarating relay! All medalists, please proceed to the podium for your awards," the announcer continued. "Up next is the Women’s 200-meter Dash for the Business Administration Department. Participants, please prepare."
The 200-meter…
Just as Ye Shuang wondered if Bai Yuyou would join, he spotted an unexpected figure on the track.
An Shiyu stood in her school uniform, stretching lazily among the sportswear-clad competitors—her outfit stood out glaringly.
Ye Shuang: "……"
Is she seriously running in this?
"Wait, I thought she only joined events when she was broke?" Ye Shuang muttered in confusion when a voice piped up beside him.
"Correct. But this time, the prize money is… special."
Ye Shuang turned to see Anshi Yilang in an… unusual getup.
"Whoa?! When did you get here?!" Ye Shuang blinked.
Anshi Yilang wore a jacket plastered with ❤ Little Fish ❤ patterns, wielded a flag bearing An Shiyu’s selfie, and had a headband declaring 【World’s Best Granddaughter Little Fish】. Even his forehead ribbon screamed ❤ Little Fish Must Win ❤.
All in eye-searing pink.
To put it mildly…
"Old man, aren’t you dressed a bit… much?" Ye Shuang eyed the love-struck grandpa, his retinas burning.
"Hmph! You’re one to talk!" Anshi Yilang pointed at Ye Shuang’s flag.
"Mine was a premade online order! And—I only have a flag! You’re head-to-toe in this?!" Ye Shuang retorted.
"What’s the difference?"
"I just mean it’s not that serious—"
"What?! Are you saying my Little Fish isn’t adorable enough?!" Anshi Yilang glared.
Ye Shuang: "……"
At that moment, Anshi Yilang pulled out a pink megaphone linked to the stadium speakers. "Go, Little Fish—Grandpa’s cheering for you! Over here—!"
On the track, the short-haired girl mid-stretch suddenly stumbled, then shot a murderous glare in their direction.
Where is that old man?!
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
iemie, male, Race: Moon. Hobby: Collecting anomalies. At first, he thought he possessed two systems: the Crimson Rainbow Moon and the Clear Cold Frost Moon. One day, he discovered that he himself could also become a system for others, holding the chessboard of fate. The Eighth Epoch, also known as the Eternal Moon Epoch. Humans, witches, elves, bloodline descendants, specters, demons, and spirits together compose a new history. Walking the path on behalf of the moon, before he knew it, Chen Miemie's footsteps were followed by all manner of strange and wondrous anomalies. As time passed, many titles circulated about him—The King in Yellow, Lord of Anomalies, Heart of the Eternal Moon, and more. "Me? I'm just a traveler who enjoys collecting interesting creatures," Chen Miemie said.
