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Chapter 25, Part 1

The next day, Wednesday.

Because he was exhausted from training yesterday, Chen Ci slept until the sun was high in the sky, and when he woke up, his whole body was sore.

There is no one at home.

Dad went to work, and after Mom dropped Chen Qingya off at school, she also went to the "company" to discuss stocks with a group of old girlfriends. Only a note was left on the dinner table, in Chen Qingya's handwriting, with a heart drawn at the end.

Hey bro, breakfast's in the microwave, heat it up yourself~

"My sister is the best."

Chen Ci's words were full of emotion, like a warm and comforting cotton-padded jacket.

The premise is not to cause trouble.

Breakfast was a simple bowl of white porridge and salted eggs. After eating, Chen Cicaocao went to school.

I completed the leave of absence procedure today.

Based on Chen Ci's past habits, he would most likely take the bus.

Take bus route 4 to Chadianzi, then transfer to bus route 56 to reach the back gate of the Business School.

But this time, Chen Ci chose to take a taxi.

Jiang Wanxin guessed correctly. Chen Ci always held a view that was completely different from his parents'. He believed that money was earned, not saved.

Spend less if you have less, and spend more if you have more. If you have money in your pocket but still live like you don't have any, then you've wasted your money.

Upon arriving at the school, Chen Ci went straight to the counselor's office and bluntly expressed his idea of taking a leave of absence.

The counselor is a young female teacher who has only graduated for two years. She is easy to talk to, since we are all about the same age and there is no generation gap. She can joke around and also has the intellectual gentleness of an adult woman.

Upon hearing this, she guessed that Chen Ci might have encountered some trouble recently. Adjusting her glasses, she smiled and said, "Chen Ci, if you have any difficulties, whether in your studies or in your life, you can tell me. I will help you solve them."

She treated Chen Ci quite well during his university years. While she didn't exactly take extra care of him, she certainly paid more attention to him than other students. Otherwise, she wouldn't have skipped half a day of class to call Chen Ci's mother.

Chen Ci was also grateful for this. Since his advisor cared about him so much, he naturally couldn't lie to her. So Chen Ci said earnestly, "Teacher, it's not that I've encountered difficulties, it's that the world has encountered difficulties."

The counselor clearly hadn't expected Chen Ci to say that: "Huh?"

So, it turns out the world is the one that's wrong?

Chen's tone was serious: "If we let this problem go unchecked, we might all die."

Advisor: "Huh?"

Am I going to die too?

Chen continued, "So I've decided to temporarily abandon my studies to save the world."

Counselor: "Is it true that every citizen has a responsibility for the rise and fall of the nation?"

Chen Ci nodded: "That's right!"

"If I don't go to hell, who will?" he said solemnly. "That's all I have to say, teacher. I'm off."

Having said that, he turned and left.

The counselor reached out his hand: "What if you go and never come back?"

Chen Ci: "Then I will leave and never return!"

"Bang."

He slammed the door shut with great force.

Advisor: "..."

"Has this child suffered some kind of trauma?"

She looked worried, wondering if she should call Chen Ci's parents again and ask them to take Chen Ci for a check-up.

……

Boys' dormitory.

When Chen Ci said he wanted to drop out of school, his roommates were in an uproar.

"Hey Lao Chen, what are you doing!"

"You're already a junior, why take a break? Just hang in there for another year, won't you?"

While packing his things, Chen Ci replied, "I'm sorry for keeping this from you for so long. Actually, I'm a retired elite soldier. I suddenly received orders to carry out a mission."

"This is classified information. I've only told a few of you brothers. Don't tell anyone after we get out, understand?"

Tang Ming was shocked: "Are they really going to break into the girls' dormitory this time?"

Chen Ci: "...It will be decided next time."

Peng Yujian grabbed Chen Ci's shoulders and shook him, saying, "Wake up, Chen Ci!"

"Are you being kept by some rich woman? Have you forgotten your original dreams?"

"Didn't we agree to take the postgraduate entrance exam together, make something of ourselves, marry a beautiful and wealthy woman, and reach the pinnacle of life?"

Chen Ci shouted, "Then it was you who told Xu Wen that!"

Xu Wen actually took it to heart and is still reading the book. It was this damned vision that caused him to lose a good partner who used to play football with him all night long, sharing a laptop and a game controller.

"Oh, sorry, I misremembered." Peng Yujian changed his tune, his expression once again filled with anguish. "Old Chen, even if you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about your brothers and Qianqian, right?"

"What will happen to Sisi if you leave?"

"Sissi is sad, what should I do?"

Chen Ci shoved him away: "You two get out of here!"

"Seriously, bro," Peng Yujian stopped joking and said seriously, "In today's society, even graduate students have a hard time finding jobs. You're not even going to get your diploma. How are you going to make a living in the future?"

"You can't really go and sell your ass, can you?"

"Indeed." Xu Wen, who had been reading a book, finally looked up and said, "Although as your friends we should support your decision, you really need to think this through. Otherwise, at future class reunions, you'll only be watching us show off."

Chen Ci: "You should pass your English Level 6 exam first."

Xu Wen: "..."

"Hey, alright, you guys don't need to worry about this. Old Chen knows what he's doing." Tang Ming grinned. He actually understood Chen Ci's thoughts. If his family hadn't forbade it, he might have dropped out of school even earlier than Chen Ci.

Objectively speaking, given their current experience, it's hard to say whether what they're doing is right or wrong. But young people can lack many things, but they must have the courage to take risks and fight. At least that's what Tang Ming believes.

He patted Chen Ci on the shoulder and said boldly, "Old Chen, just go for it. I'll back you up. I'll talk to my dad about this next time I go home and ask him to introduce you to some big bosses."

Chen Ci smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Peng Yujian sighed, took out a cigarette from his pocket, and handed one to Chen Ci.

"I don't smoke," Chen said.

"I know," Peng Yujian said. "I don't have much to give you, so keep this cigarette as a souvenir."

Upon reading the report, it was revealed to be from Xuanhemen.

"No," he said. "I'm a jerk."

"Then have one of mine," Tang Ming said.

Chen Ci really didn't understand what was so memorable about cigarettes, and was about to refuse, but the moment his gaze fell on the cigarettes, a familiar line of text suddenly popped up in front of him:

[Unbranded Cigarette (Grade D, Consumable): An unbranded cigarette, suspected to be a tribute. Anyone hit by it must smoke immediately. Can be used a maximum of 2 times.]

Chen Ci was slightly surprised.

He thought to himself, "Wow, isn't this the world line reward from my first dungeon run?"

It actually ended up in Tang Ming's hands.

This way of appearing... is really quite unexpected.

"Alright then." Chen Ci changed the subject, casually took the cigarette, tucked it behind his ear, picked up his bag, and said, "I'm leaving, don't miss me."

Xu Wen watched him go, saying, "Let's keep in touch."

"Um...right by the way." Chen Ci walked to the door, stopped, thought for a moment, and said, "If you encounter any strange troubles in the future, you can come to me. I can't guarantee I can solve them, but I will do my best."

Peng Yujian's eyes lit up: "Can Qianqian come to you if she needs anything?"

Chen Ci: "Get out!"

I walked out of the dormitory building.

Chen Ci strolled towards the school gate as if taking a leisurely walk.

Looking at the vibrant playground, the laughing crowd, and the activity center where he first sang and showed off his dating skills during his freshman year... Chen Ci felt a little reluctant, but more than that, he felt a determined and unwavering resolve to move forward.

As Jiang Wanxin said, this is a road of no return.

Chen Ci will not choose to turn back.

Having personally experienced supernatural powers, he found it difficult to convince himself to live an ordinary life.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he probably won't go back to school again, and even if he does, it won't be as a student.

Chen Ci withdrew his gaze and stepped out of the school gate.

Stepping out of my student days, I also stepped into a new door.

He took out his phone.

The logistics notification I set has received a new message; the order status has been updated.

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