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Chapter 19 The Real Superman

[In commemoration of the birth of Fan Zhongyan, a renowned statesman, thinker, military strategist, and writer of the Northern Song Dynasty, in 1036]

[Tomorrow, September 5th, all students at Jiangcheng University will have a day off!]

Two minutes later.

Yu Jin received this message on his phone.

More than just embers.

Old Cui, Brother Gang, Yu Fei, and even the teacher who was lecturing on the podium with spittle flying everywhere, all received the same message.

"no?"

“Is that right?”

Because the message was so abstract, even bordering on the bizarre, everyone subconsciously assumed it was a prank text message.

Available in the next second.

"Hey, hey-"

A strong, resonant male voice came from the loudspeaker in the lecture hall.

"Notification, notification—"

"To commemorate the 1036th anniversary of the birth of Mr. Fan Zhongyan, a renowned statesman, thinker, military strategist, and writer of the Northern Song Dynasty—"

"Tomorrow, September 5th, all faculty and students of Jiangcheng University will have a day off."

"Repeat it—"

"In commemoration of the Northern Song Dynasty..."

at the same time.

Ding-dong-

Yu Jin received another message on his phone.

[Jiangcheng University Academic Affairs Office]

The environmental protection group's application for the "Sewage River Treatment" activity has been approved and registered!

ember:"???"

No.

I haven't even finished writing my application yet!
What do you mean by "you approved it"?
……

……

In the past, Ember always felt—

No matter how rich, powerful, or well-connected a person is, they must still adhere to basic principles and logic when doing things.

But today, he realized he was wrong.

It's not just wrong, it's utterly wrong!

In the eyes of truly wealthy, powerful, and well-connected people, anything is possible if they are willing to do it.

That's right, this 'she' is Yin Yao.

obviously.

The unexpected one-day holiday at Jiangcheng University and the incredible result of her application being approved before it was even submitted are all thanks to this senior student's amazing efforts once again.

"call--"

Yu Jin walked out of the classroom and let out a long breath.

anyway.

The good news is—

The environmental protection club's activity has been scheduled for tomorrow.

in other words.

I can get a huge wave of rewards from the system tomorrow!
Think of this.

Yu Jin turned his head and looked at Yin Yao, who was following behind him.

"I'll make the appointment."

Those two simple words left Yin Yao speechless.

Yu Jin isn't stupid, nor is he a stereotypical straight man, and he's not narcissistic either.

He knew, of course, that what Yin Yao really meant at the school gate earlier wasn't that 'appointment'.

The reason I interrupted so abruptly, and even deliberately misunderstood, was simply to express my refusal.

He's too busy. He has to go to the zoo to collect rewards today, and he also has to sell the heavy gold bars in his pocket. If he has some free time, he might even have to go to the hospital to see if he can encounter an 'infected' and collect another wave of rewards.

but……

With the senior student putting in so much effort, it would be a bit unreasonable to pretend to be clueless.

Yin Yao remained silent for a long time.

at last.

She looked at Yu Jin and spoke softly:
"I mean--"

"If you're free today, we can log into Wasteland together."

To avoid making Yu Jin overthink things, she added:
"That game is incredibly realistic; it's a once-in-a-lifetime gaming experience. You'd be missing out!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Jin remained expressionless.

But deep down, a storm was brewing within me.

He realized the crux of the problem.

From Yin Yao inexplicably joining my club the day before yesterday, to giving me and even my roommates gaming helmets, and now to helping me with club activities...

Everything was paving the way for this moment!

Wasteland game!
What Yin Yao truly cares about isn't herself, but rather...

Log in to the Wasteland game and become yourself!

The Wasteland game is anything but ordinary; in fact, there's something quite fishy about it, a fact that Ember had already suspected long ago. And Yin Yao?
A character with extraordinary background, arguably the pinnacle of human potential on Earth, inexplicably becomes obsessed with this peculiar game, which inevitably sparks much speculation.

"Could it be a plot from a novel where games invade reality, the higher-ups are aware of it and plan ahead, and the public is being misled?"

The thought kept popping into Yu Jin's mind.

but……

He has no way of verifying it, nor is he able to verify it.

He couldn't easily reveal this idea to Yin Yao.

That would risk exposing the secret of the system he possesses.

There was silence for a long time.

Yu Jin shook his head again.

If it weren't for the conflict between the system and the Wasteland game, he would actually prefer to spend some time playing games with this young lady.

but……

Ember will never do anything that poses a risk to the system.

"why?"

Yin Yao was puzzled.

"I get motion sickness in 3D movies."

Yu Jin didn't hesitate.

"But Wasteland is strictly speaking 5D."

Yin Yao persisted.

"5D makes you dizzier."

Yu Jin looked serious.

"..."

Yin Yao was silenced once again.

……

……

Jiangcheng University, at the school gate.

Yu Jin still couldn't shake off Yin Yao, his follower.

It's hard to imagine—

Someone like Yin Yao would one day end up playing the role of a tagalong.

But Yu Jin didn't feel good; instead, he felt somewhat helpless.

He's going to the zoo to farm rewards, what's the point of bringing this senior along...?

"If you don't want me to follow you, I can disappear."

Yin Yao seemed to have seen through Yu Jin's thoughts and spoke softly.

Upon hearing this, Yu Jin silently rubbed his forehead.

They've already said that, are we just going to force them to leave?

If I hadn't done her a favor, I would have just kicked her out.

"He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's money is bound to him!"

Yu Jin sighed, looked at Yin Yao, and said earnestly:

"I'm going to the zoo, are you sure you want to come?"

Yin Yao was clearly taken aback upon hearing this.

zoo?
What is Ember doing at the zoo?
She didn't understand, but...

"determine."

……

……

Jiangcheng Wildlife Park.

Despite it being a weekday, there was still a long queue at the entrance.

As a major city in the southern part of the Great Xia Dynasty, Jiangcheng attracts many tourists from all over the country.

Jiangcheng Wildlife Park is also considered a popular tourist attraction in Jiangcheng.

The animals here have a reputation for being able to perform even though animal performances are prohibited.

"Judging from this situation, we'll have to wait a while."

Yu Jin glanced at the crowd in front of him and then looked at Yin Yao.

Yin Yao remained silent, but simply took out her phone.

five minutes later.

The zoo director appeared at the entrance.

Yu Jin and Yin Yao, personally greeted by the park director, bypassed the long queue and entered the park directly.

"You have a connection with this kindergarten director?"

Despite being mentally prepared, seeing the headmaster with a chrysanthemum-like smile, and remembering to hold a parasol for Yin Yao and himself, Yu Jin couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

"This place is owned by my family."

Yin Yao's answer silenced Yu Jin for the nth time.

What the hell...

You're the real 'Superman'!

(End of this chapter)