"Whew..."
Run!
"Haah..."
Faster!
"Whew... whew..."
Even faster!
Zhao Yuhao kept his eyes fixed ahead, not daring to slow his pace for even a second. He had entered a state of complete focus.
Whew...
Maybe this was a stroke of luck?
The hallway was nearly empty—everyone had gone to the auditorium to watch the performances.
At least I can sprint without worrying about bumping into anyone.
Sports were never my strong suit.
Just now, we all ran from the first floor up to the third in one go.
Everyone else seemed fine, but my legs are already burning!
Same thing earlier when I was running around the venue promoting Lin Yu’s role.
Just two laps, and I was drenched in sweat.
I really should’ve exercised more. I’m so out of shape—who’d like a guy this weak?
Whew...
This way!
Almost missed it.
Taking the stairs here is faster than the other staircase up ahead.
At least, I think so.
Can’t rush—gotta take the steps one at a time. Can’t afford to trip now.
Second floor!
Almost there, almost there.
Time...
[Countdown: 00:02:57]!
Damn!
That took almost a full minute.
If it were Lin Yu running, she’d probably be way faster.
Back in high school, I used to be pretty quick too. I was much skinnier then.
Why am I thinking about high school now?
Speaking of high school...
I wonder how Wang Xinyue is doing these days?
Ugh, what a scumbag I am!
The person I like now is Little Chi!
How can I still be reminiscing about my first crush?
But then again...
Can I even call that a real relationship?
I guess so.
Even though, in the end, she didn’t choose me.
But they were all wrong about her!
She wasn’t some heartless player.
She was honest with me about her decision—how does that make her the bad guy?
Just a little more.
If only I’d been a little faster that day.
If I’d managed to sneak the "cigarettes and beer" she wanted into school for her, maybe she wouldn’t have gotten so mad and cut me off.
I kinda miss those days.
As a day student, it was the first time in my life a girl actually needed me.
Her dorm room was... 302!
Or was it 301?
Hah.
I thought I’d remember it forever.
But here I am, just a few years later, already fuzzy on the details.
Guess time really does make you forget.
Will I forget Little Chi someday too?
I still remember clearly how Wang Xinyue used to wait by the dorm window for me to toss things up to her from outside.
She always smiled so brightly.
Though later on, I never heard about her smoking or drinking.
Why did she even want cigarettes and canned beer back then?
If I threw them slightly off, she’d get so pissed!
She was just the receiver—she probably didn’t realize canned beer was easier to toss because it was heavier.
Cigarettes were so light, they’d go off course so easily!
What else did I bring her?
Sausages, chicken wraps, burgers, mosquito repellent, sunflower seeds...
Damn!
Now I’m getting hungry.
Shit!
No—this isn’t the time for memories!
There—that door leads to the parking lot...
BANG!
Clatter... THUD!
The moment he pushed the door open, the damp, heavy air rushed at Zhao Yuhao, carried by the pressure difference between the cold rain and the warm indoors.
The slanting downpour quickly soaked his sneakers.
Time...
[Countdown: 00:02:21]!
Zhao Yuhao was surprised.
After all that flashbacking, only thirty seconds had passed.
Without hesitation, he charged into the rain, heading straight for the shuttle bus they’d arrived in.
We can still make it!
......
At a third-floor window.
Lin Yu stood by the glass, her brow furrowed.
"The vice president’s made it downstairs—he’s running toward the shuttle now."
"About a minute and a half has passed..."
At this rate, even if he gets there, finding the guitar strings will take at least another two minutes.
There’s no time left!
Can he really make it?
......
Inside the shuttle bus.
The driver had returned from lunch in the venue cafeteria just fifteen minutes ago.
His entire morning had been dedicated to the Pingchuan University Anime Club.
Now, with a full stomach and a paid nap break, life couldn’t get much better.
Especially with this heavy rain pouring outside!
Blasting the AC in the bus—pure bliss.
It’s a company vehicle anyway—not like he’s paying for gas.
The radio played softly in the background:
"Next up, a song from the drama Next Stop, Happiness."
"I’m sure many of our listeners already know what’s coming."
"For your midday commute, a beautiful melody to accompany your journey."
"Here’s... I Love Her."
Hearing the song title, the driver sat up from his nearly reclined seat and cranked up the volume.
Humming along, he sang:
"Her recklessness lingers~ in a certain train car~"
"The subway’s wind~ heavier than memories~"
"The whole city waits for me~ a love still drifting~"
BANG BANG! BANG BANG!
The violent pounding on the bus door jolted the driver upright.
He turned to check the rearview mirror, where a blurred figure stood in the rain.
"Screech..."
The car door swung open.
A drenched figure scrambled into the vehicle, abandoning any pretense of composure.
"Holy shit! Yu—Yuhao?"
"Why didn’t you bring an umbrella?"
"It’s pouring out here!"
Zhao Yuhao’s breathing was ragged, his words fractured as he gasped for air.
All he could manage was:
"Th…thanks… huff… thanks, driver… for opening the door."
As he spoke,
Zhao Yuhao lunged toward the seat near the entrance.
From above, he yanked down a worn-out backpack.
"Zzzip… Zzzip!"
The zipper tore open.
He wiped his face with his sleeve, vision sharpening through the blur—
…
Drumsticks? No.
Hairpins? Useless.
This?
Nope.
This was Xiao Lie’s 012-053.
This case?
Not it either!
That’s the spare MV USB drive box.
This—
Found it!
Phosphor bronze, 013-056!
Grip it tight… don’t drop it…
Zhao Yuhao, you’re almost there. Just a little more.
Steady your damn hands!
"Driver… huff… you can close the door now!"
(Driver: "Alright, take it easy Yuhao—whoa! Watch out!")
(Clang! Clang! Clang—)
"Tch—!"
Goddammit.
Slipped.
How the hell is it this slick?
How many steps did I just tumble down? Three…?
Wait, that’s not the right word.
Back—ass—ow!
Tears? Really?
How long did I spend running here, digging through that bag?
Time…
[Countdown: 00:00:57]
Pathetic. Can’t even exit a car right.
Thought I could buy Lin Yu a few extra seconds.
Less than a minute left.
Hiss—
I’m just… so ordinary. So… mediocre.
(If that moment could return~ I wouldn’t cry~)
(Let her know I’d be fine~)
It’s because…
I’m average!
I’ll never stand on stage. Never wear a cosplay costume.
But.
That doesn’t mean I can’t do something for her!
(I loved her madly, recklessly~ My dreams shattered hard but I won’t forget~)
(Once believed she was tomorrow~ No matter how cruel~ I’d never wake~)
Someone as plain as me—
Who has time to sit here wallowing?
I don’t need an audience. Don’t give a damn about any of that.
This place…
This damn place—
Is my battlefield.
(Loved her till I crashed into despair~ My heart split open but I won’t forget~)
Screw this… Get up…
Run!
Run!
…
(Second update today—more coming soon!)
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
with countless casualties. As a top-tier gamer, Liu Xuan volunteered to join the fight, intending to dominate with his skills, but instead he obtained the hidden class: [Pacifist]. Unable to attack. Unable to use active skills. Fortunately, with each level gained, he acquired a new passive skill. And so, armed with a body full of passives, Liu Xuan slaughtered his way through the battlefield of ten thousand races! [You attacked Liu Xuan] [You gained the debuffs: 'Poison', 'Fear', 'Burning', 'Bleeding', 'Freeze', 'Silence', etc.] [Your attack speed has been reduced by 99%] [Your armor and magic resistance have been reduced by 99%] Warriors of the Ten Thousand Races: How the hell am I supposed to fight this?!
