{"id":12864,"date":"2020-10-05T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T16:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=12864"},"modified":"2025-09-08T18:33:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:33:25","slug":"death-progress-bar-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/death-progress-bar-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Progress Bar 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For the rest of the afternoon training, Shi Jin was silently pondering over a question\u2014why had his progress bar dropped?<\/span><\/p>

After dealing with Xu Jie, his progress bar first dropped to 100 for a while, then, when Xu Jie woke up in the hospital after her operation, it climbed up a bit, to 300. Lian Jun helped him send Xu Jie to a psychiatric hospital abroad; on the day she left B<\/span> City, his progress bar dropped to 200. Once Xu Jie arrived in the hospital and met the nurse who\u2019d been her accomplice, as arranged by Lian Jun, Shi Jin\u2019s progress bar had been falling steadily. By the time he had reported to school, it had dropped to 100 and never moved again as if stuck.<\/span><\/p>

This should have been the limit of Xu Jie\u2019s influence on his progress bar, and with her current situation, he could be sure that the remaining value of 100 had nothing to do with her.<\/span><\/p>

But if that was the case, what was the reason for the change in his progress bar?<\/span><\/p>

There shouldn\u2019t be any lethal factors in the military base because if so, the bar would have increased the moment Shi Jin arrived here, instead of inexplicably decreasing after a few days. And he hadn\u2019t done anything to improve his safety just now; he simply carried a bucket of water.<\/span><\/p>

If he excluded these two reasons, coupled with the fact that the progress bar hadn\u2019t risen before dropping\u2026 Maybe this wasn\u2019t related to lethal factors but survival factors?<\/span><\/p>

He couldn\u2019t help but look at Xiang Aoting\u2014was his brother the reason? Did Xiang Aoting\u2019s presence increase his survival factor? Or\u2014he glanced around at his surroundings, a closed and absolutely safe military base, uncertain\u2014was it the environment? No, it shouldn\u2019t be, otherwise the progress bar would\u2019ve dropped as soon as he arrived… So the environment wasn\u2019t the cause.<\/span><\/p>

His thoughtful gaze fell back on Xiang Aoting. The decline in the progress bar should still be related to his brother because at that moment, he\u2019d just finished a conversation with him. With 80% probability, Xiang Aoting was the reason.<\/span><\/p>

But it still didn\u2019t seem to fit completely. According to his previous guess, the survival factor he obtained from someone should have a limit value, determined by the strength of that person\u2019s ability and desire to protect him.<\/span><\/p>

When his relationship with his brothers improved, the survival factors they gave him should\u2019ve already been maxed out, and the value by which these survival factors could lower the progress bar should have reached the limit. Not long ago, he received Ruxing from Shi Weichong; such a huge security guarantee should be a big survival factor, but the progress bar didn\u2019t even budge. It proved that his last remaining progress bar value should not be affected by survival factors. Xiang Aoting didn\u2019t say anything special just now. He didn\u2019t make any promises to protect him or the like\u2014their conversation had been completely mundane, so why did the progress bar drop…<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThis afternoon\u2019s training is over, dismissed! Have dinner at 6:00 in the canteen, then assemble for evening training at 7:00 on the training grounds. You\u2019d better not be late!\u201d Xiang Aoting\u2019s voice suddenly rang.<\/span><\/p>

It sounded quite close. Awoken from his thoughts, Shi Jin blinked and turned towards where it came from.<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting was standing at the side of the squad and just happened to be looking at Shi Jin. Seeing him glance over, Xiang Aoting frowned and knocked on the air, pretending to make a reprimanding knock on the young man\u2019s head. Realizing that his absent-mindedness had been noticed, Shi Jin raised a hand and knocked on his own head, smiling sheepishly at his brother.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The evening training was rather relaxed; as everyone just jogged casually while singing, and practiced the basic drill commands they\u2019d learned in the afternoon, time seemed to fly by.<\/span><\/p>

Doubts and questions were spinning around in Shi Jin\u2019s mind even as he lay down on his bunk at lights-out. This matter was really important to him. He\u2019d completely resolved the original novel\u2019s plot, but there were still 100 points left in his progress bar; he\u2019d been unable to figure out what it was related to. Now that there was finally a clue, he couldn\u2019t let it slip away.<\/span><\/p>

Still thinking about it, he drifted into sleep. He hadn\u2019t noticed that, strangely, Xiao Si kept silent after informing him that the progress bar fell, even though it would usually comfort and encourage him when he was struggling with a problem.<\/span><\/p>

Probably because he\u2019d been entangled in thoughts all day, Shi Jin had a dream that night. He dreamt about Xiang Aoting.<\/span><\/p>

In the dream, he became the original \u2018Shi Jin\u2019, lying on the cold ground with a bloodied face as the spark of his life faded away. His face had been disfigured and his ring finger had been cut off; he was in a lot of pain. Probably because he had lost a lot of blood, his body felt cold, and his mind was a little confused.<\/span><\/p>

Am I dying?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

He tried to blink but found he had no strength.<\/span><\/p>

Why didn\u2019t his brothers come to save him? Why\u2026 Oh, that\u2019s right\u2014his brothers ignored him now, they no longer wanted him\u2026 He moved his arms, trying to prop himself up. <\/span>I can\u2019t die here, I need to get out, to get out of here…<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Bang!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

With the sound of the door being slammed open, the light finally poured in the dark, damp basement.<\/span><\/p>

They were coming again, his torturers\u2026 He fell back to the floor, turning his head towards the patch of light with difficulty, despair welling in his eyes.<\/span><\/p>

This is probably the end, isn\u2019t it…<\/span><\/em><\/p>

A tall, familiar figure rushed in.<\/span><\/p>

Then there was a familiar voice: \u201cXiao Jin!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

He stared at the man, running straight to him, with wide open eyes that were reddening rapidly. He didn\u2019t know where the strength came from, but he managed to prop himself up on his injured arms. Holding up his weak body, he crawled forward a little, struggling to grab the hand reaching out to him as the man dropped to his knees in front of him.<\/span><\/p>

It\u2019s warm. It\u2019s my brother\u2019s hand.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

When he gripped the man\u2019s hand so hard, the wound from his cut-off finger was squeezed and hurt very much, but he didn\u2019t want to let go.<\/span><\/p>

Hold it tight even if it hurts, don\u2019t let go, ever.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cFourth Brother\u2026\u201d he mumbled, slumping back to the ground. He wanted to see the man\u2019s face, but his consciousness was fading rapidly. \u201c…It hurts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cShi Jin!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The loud call woke Shi Jin up. He blinked and opened his eyes, staring blankly at the ceiling. After a moment, he sat up with a frown, raising a hand to rub his forehead.<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao knocked on the frame of Shi Jin\u2019s bed. \u201cHurry up and get up or you\u2019re going to be late.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin returned to his senses and hummed in response. He gave his face a hard rub to perk himself up, folded the quilt, and climbed down the bed ladder.<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao stood by and waited for him. Seeing that Shi Jin\u2019s face looked a little pale, he frowned and asked, \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong, are you still feeling tired?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo, I just had a weird dream and my head hurts a little,\u201d Shi Jin replied half-truthfully. He chatted with Luo Donghao as he changed his clothes, casually diverting the topic, then the two of them took their toiletries and went to the communal bathroom for the morning ablutions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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On the way to the training field, Shi Jin was rather spiritless, keeping his head down and not speaking.<\/span><\/p>

Last night\u2019s dream was too real, to the point that even now, he felt a dull ache in his finger. He\u2019d never been affected by the memory of the original \u2018Shi Jin\u2019 to this extent. Before this, when he looked at \u2018Shi Jin\u2019s\u2019 memories, it was from the third-person perspective, without really getting involved\u2014like watching a movie in which the protagonist looked a little bit like him. But last night, in the dream, he <\/span>was<\/span><\/i> the original \u2018Shi Jin\u2019, and fully felt all the pain \u2018he\u2019 had suffered.<\/span><\/p>

It was a really bad experience.<\/span><\/p>

He clenched and opened his hand vigorously to weaken the painful feeling, asking Xiao Si, \u201cLast night, I dreamed of the memories of the original \u2018Shi Jin\u2019. It was not from the third-person perspective but from \u2018his\u2019 perspective, and since waking up, they keep flashing in my mind. Is this normal? Should I pay special attention to this?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si\u2019s answer was succinct, which was rare: < It\u2019s normal. You don\u2019t need to worry about this, just wait it out. ><\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin frowned. \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong? Why are you so listless today?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

< I\u2026 > Xiao Si began, then continued in a small voice, < I miss Darling. ><\/span><\/p>

Once Lian Jun\u2019s name fell, Shi Jin paused, then let out a sigh. Pushing everything that was troubling him right now to the back of his mind, he said, \u201cI miss him too\u2026 I wonder if Xiang Aoting passed my message on to him yesterday\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Probably due to the deep influence of the dream, when Shi Jin arrived at the training field and saw Xiang Aoting, Shi Jin\u2019s heart suddenly flooded with chaotic<\/span> emotions.<\/span><\/p>

Wanting to avoid him, wanting to question him, wanting to rush to him and hold his hand\u2026 These conflicting emotions ebbed as fast as they flowed in. Shi Jin stopped for a moment, rubbing his forehead as he waited for them to fade, then lowered his head and followed Luo Donghao and the others to find their positions.<\/span><\/p>

After they lined up, Xiang Aoting made them number off. He glanced at Shi Jin, frowning when he saw him keeping his head down and seemingly dispirited, and said, \u201cAs usual, first run three laps as a warm-up, then come back here and stand at attention. The rules for the additional training stay the same.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The students didn\u2019t have any special reaction when they heard his words. They neither let out a shocked gasp like the first day nor burned with the will to fight like yesterday, but just obediently went to run, appearing mature and calm.<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting looked at them pretending to be unperturbed\u2014they seemed to be scheming something. He glanced at Shi Jin, who was concentrating on the warm-up, his fingers unconsciously scratching the clipboard with the roster.<\/span><\/p>

It didn\u2019t take long to run three laps. When they were done, everyone lined up without having to be ordered and assumed at attention stance.<\/span><\/p>

On that day, as if the team had some kind of agreement, no one gave up. Whether they moved or not, they kept standing; no matter what Xiang Aoting said or promised, they acted as if they were deaf.<\/span><\/p>

Under such collective persistence, the training time was extended indefinitely as Luo Donghao had feared yesterday, and the total training time soon exceeded the training time in the morning. Realizing that he couldn\u2019t trick the cadets no matter how hard he tried, Xiang Aoting finally closed his mouth. He caught on to what their \u201cscheme\u201d was and, satisfied, decided to change his strategy.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019m very happy that you all chose to persist,\u201d he said in a gentle voice, stopping right in front of the squad. \u201cBut we can\u2019t continue wasting time like this. Now, everyone who moved should line up to the side.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

This shocked everyone. Although not all of them had \u201csurvived\u201d the additional training, in their hearts, they felt that they\u2019d defeated Xiang Aoting. The cadets who had moved hurriedly stepped out, relieved that they didn\u2019t have to drag their companions down any longer.<\/span><\/p>

Out of the team of forty, thirty-nine people were suddenly gone, leaving only Shi Jin standing in the original place.<\/span><\/p>

The students, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, froze at the sight of the lonely Shi Jin. Their insides ached with frustration<\/a>\u2014so, once again, only the young master was left in the end…<\/span><\/p>

Everyone looked at Luo Donghao, their gazes reproachful\u2014<\/span>yesterday, didn\u2019t you \u201csurvive\u201d?!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Luo Donghao lowered his head in shame, whispering, \u201cJust now, there was a gust of wind. The sand blew in my eyes, and I couldn\u2019t help moving\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Everyone: \u201c……\u201d <\/span>Alright, bro, this excuse is too solid.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

\u201cWhy are you just standing there in a daze? Line up!\u201d Xiang Aoting barked, scowling.<\/span><\/p>

They complied in a hurry, then looked at the instructor, wondering what he had prepared for them this time.<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting walked up to them. \u201cYou can\u2019t hold on to the end because your physical strength and stamina are not up to par. If so, you should practice until they are, and not give up! Each of you should remember how many times you moved. Once\u2014do ten push-ups, twice\u2014twenty push-ups, and so on. Supervise each other, and don\u2019t slack off.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Oh, so it\u2019s just push-ups. That\u2019s easy!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

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\u201cBefore doing push-ups, go and run five laps around the field,\u201d Xiang Aoting amended, then looked over at the lone \u201csurvivor\u201d on the other side. \u201cShi Jin was able to stand without moving for three days in a row. This proves that his endurance and physical strength are far beyond the required standard, so he doesn\u2019t have to run and do push-ups\u2014he\u2019ll be learning fighting from me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Huh? Fighting?!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

The cadets\u2019 eyes lit up and they all looked at Xiang Aoting. Luo Donghao shouted,\u00a0 \u201cInstructor, I also want to learn fighting!\u201d Fighting was so cool, it was much more fun than running!<\/span><\/p>

\u201cUnqualified personnel has no right to make demands,\u201d Xiang Aoting replied coldly, his icy gaze sweeping over the group of unruly quail chicks. \u201cWhen you\u2019re able to stand at attention without moving to the end of the training, I\u2019ll let you learn something else. Until then, you can only watch others learn.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Hiss\u2014 So cruel!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

The little quails gasped in shock.<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting scowled at them. \u201cNot running yet?!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Intimidated by his glare, they didn\u2019t dare to make any more requests and glumly went to the running track, throwing Shi Jin envious glances.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cShi Jin, tomorrow I\u2019ll accompany you!\u201d Luo Donghao said in a low voice as he ran past Shi Jin. His eyes were full of admiration and envy.<\/span><\/p>

The corners of Shi Jin\u2019s mouth twitched. \u201cOkay, I\u2019m waiting for you,\u201d he said dryly. <\/span>Also, congratulations on biting Xiang Aoting\u2019s bait.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

When the little quails ran away far enough, Xiang Aoting immediately walked up to Shi Jin and touched the teenager\u2019s forehead. \u201cYou didn\u2019t sleep well last night? Your face looks pale.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The hand on his forehead was very warm. Taken aback, Shi Jin looked up at Xiang Aoting, whose eyes were filled with concern. The images from last night\u2019s dream flashed in his mind; he took a deep breath, suppressing the impulse to slap his brother\u2019s hand away. He stepped back, took off his cap and put it aside, then turned to Xiang Aoting and beckoned to him provocatively. \u201cCome on, let\u2019s spar! I couldn\u2019t win against you last year, but this year, I\u2019ll definitely beat you to the ground.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting was relieved to see him cheer up again. He took off his cap, put it aside together with the clipboard, and assumed a fighting stance. \u201cYes, let me see how much you have grown since then.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin eyed him, burning with fighting spirit. His muscles straining, he immediately rushed to attack.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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On the track, after making a turn, Luo Donghao instinctively glanced towards their squad\u2019s usual position. His eyes opened wide as he saw two figures fluidly exchanging blows. He quickly raised a hand to rub them and looked again, then cried out in disbelief, \u201cFuck, Shi Jin is actually sparring with the instructor! He can actually fight!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Surprised, everyone looked in that direction, only to see Shi Jin forcing Xiang Aoting back with a savage high kick. Their jaws dropped.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cHow fierce! Is that really Shi Jin?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cFuck, that kick was brutal! These moves look very skilled, Shi Jin is no amateur!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cHit his face, his face! A kick, yeah! Come on, kick him!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cDamn, is he really a spoiled young master? You guys totally lied to me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao stared, dumbfounded. Looking at Shi Jin\u2019s flexible movements and ruthless attacks, he felt a chill on his back for some reason. Why did he think that Shi Jin\u2019s techniques were a little strange, as if they were all killing moves? Where did he learn them?<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting asked the same question when they separated for a moment.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin once again swept out with his leg, trying to throw him off balance. \u201cLast year, didn\u2019t you say that my attacks were too routine and predictable? I did my best to improve on this.\u201d And boy, hadn\u2019t he suffered because of it! During practice, he\u2019d continuously been beaten up by Gua Two and Gua One. The two men said they wanted to help him reform his rigid fighting skills, which looked nice on paper, but it was actually a euphemism for beating him up! Straight-out beating him up!<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting recalled Lian Jun\u2019s dangerous group of subordinates and frowned, inexplicably feeling that they had dragged his younger brother over to the dark side. He deftly captured Shi Jin\u2019s arm and pressed down his shoulder, at the same time striking at the side of his waist. \u201cHere, the hole in your defense is too big. You should pay more attention to defense when attacking! Again!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Knocked to the ground with such apparent ease, Shi Jin\u2019s face darkened. Seeing Xiang Aoting look as if he still didn\u2019t need to go all out, he twisted and broke free from his brother\u2019s hold then threw a punch straight at his face.<\/span><\/p>

It so happened that the rest of the squad was running by just at this moment. The cadets immediately became excited when they saw this scene; someone, emboldened by being hidden in the crowd, shouted at the top of his lungs, \u201cHit him! Come on, Shi Jin! Take the devil down!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Startled by the loud roar, Shi Jin stumbled, nearly falling to the ground. His attack instantly lost momentum and Xiang Aoting directly caught his fist.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYou\u2019re too easily distracted, remember to work on this,\u201d Xiang Aoting admonished him, then turned to look at the runners. \u201cLiu Yong, it seems you\u2019re quite idle. Fifty push-ups!\u201d he growled in a cold voice.<\/span><\/p>

All the cadets immediately stopped rubbernecking and ran properly again. The one called out by name, Liu Yong, looked away with a glum expression, filled with regret for shooting his mouth off.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lap after lap, everyone watched Shi Jin and Xiang Aoting spar, their faces nearly green with envy\u2014they also wanted to be like Shi Jin, who was able to fight on a par with the instructor!<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThe content of military training is fixed. We\u2019ll all learn later what the instructor is teaching Shi Jin today as long as we properly complete all the previous exercises,\u201d Luo Donghao said suddenly. \u201cIt\u2019s like playing a game: we can only go to the next level after passing this one. Shi Jin already had the strength to reach the next level, but we\u2019ve been dragging him down. Today, the instructor let him proceed to the stage where he should be. If we don\u2019t hurry and catch up, we\u2019re going to be left far behind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

After hearing this, everyone thought of Shi Jin\u2019s outstanding performance in the past three days and calmed down a little. They looked to the front and started running seriously\u2014if they wanted to pass the current level, they needed to work hard. There was no time to waste.<\/span><\/p>

…They <\/span>had<\/span><\/em> calmed down, but when they finished running and were suffering through the push-ups while Shi Jin was sparring with Xiang Aoting and learning military combat ahead of schedule, they still couldn\u2019t help but be envious.<\/span><\/p>

They, too, wanted to join the world of the strong.<\/span><\/p>

Also, who lied to them that Shi Jin was a spoiled young master? Looking at the hard muscles bulging on Shi Jin\u2019s arms during the fight, where was he spoiled?!<\/span><\/p>

Just as they were roaring in their hearts, the instructor of the squad next to them suddenly ran over. Eyes shining, he observed the fight for a moment, then asked if he could also exchange a few moves with Shi Jin.<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting agreed on behalf of Shi Jin. He pulled Shi Jin aside and said something to him, then walked to the side, yielding his place.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin and the instructor began sparring, and both squads began cheering for their competitors. The lively atmosphere soon attracted the attention of other squads, and more and more people came to watch.<\/span><\/p>

Three minutes later, Shi Jin executed a beautiful side throw and pressed the instructor to the ground.<\/span><\/p>

The cheering stopped abruptly, and the crowd on the training field fell deathly silent. What did they just see? Did a cadet really manage to throw an instructor down?<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s teammates were stunned at first, then burst out into deafening cheers.<\/span><\/p>

He won! Shi Jin actually won! The student beat the instructor! The rumored pampered young master beat the instructor!<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin released his hold and stood up, then reached out to help the other man up, saying, \u201cThank you for your guidance, sir.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat guidance, as if I could teach you anything. You\u2019re very strong, young man. Have you received special training?\u201d The instructor didn\u2019t refuse Shi Jin\u2019s help and let himself be pulled up, looking at him as if he had found a treasure. Looking at Xiang Aoting, he asked, \u201cWhat\u2019s this cadet\u2019s name?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting\u2019s eyes were beaming with pride, but he forced his voice to sound flat: \u201cHis name is Shi Jin. He\u2019s the top candidate on this year\u2019s admissions list\u2014he scored 600 points in the college entrance examination.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOh, it\u2019s the student who was almost recruited by XX military academy, no wonder.\u201d The instructor looked Shi Jin up and down in surprise. He patted Shi Jin on the shoulder happily and said, \u201cMy older brother is also a graduate of your police academy. You have an eye for quality, you\u2019ve chosen a good school.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was patted so hard his shoulder ached. Forcing out a smile, he said, \u201cThank you, sir, I just happened to have good luck.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The instructor became more and more enthusiastic. \u201cI heard you\u2019ve also been on a mission. What kind of mission? Do tell!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNot really, it was just a small task\u2026\u201d Overwhelmed, Shi Jin quietly moved closer to Xiang Aoting.<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting hurriedly jumped in to save him, finding an excuse to send the other instructor away. Then he announced the end of the morning training, and took Shi Jin away on the pretext of discussing the spar they just had.<\/span><\/p>

The crowd watched them walk away, stunned by too much information\u2014first place candidate? Special training? Mission? What the hell? This was about Shi Jin? Wasn\u2019t Shi Jin a spoiled young master whose family had a mine and who didn\u2019t even know how to make a bed? What the instructors said just now and what they\u2019d heard was really about the same person?<\/span><\/p>

\u201cHey, Luo Donghao.\u201d Liu Yong couldn\u2019t help poking Luo Donghao next to him, who seemed to be petrified.<\/span><\/p>

The other youth turned to him stiffly.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWho the hell said that Shi Jin was a young master?\u201d Liu Yong asked, looking at him expressionlessly.<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao let out a cough. \u201cWho knows\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Shi Jin became famous once more. This time, it was positive renown, but he didn\u2019t feel very happy because he kept dreaming every night.<\/span><\/p>

The pitch-dark basement, dying, Xiang Aoting rushing in when he was about to give in to despair. Again and again, the same scene, the same pain, the same dull ache in his fingers.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin plunged his face in the wash bowl, sobering himself up with the cold water, then straightened and looked at his trembling fingers. Weary, he poked Xiao Si in his mind. \u201cIt\u2019s been five days already. He Chun, the weakest person in the squad, can already stand at attention without moving, so why is this dream thing still not over? Xiao Si, is this really normal?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The system remained silent.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI know, you can\u2019t tell me.\u201d Shi Jin buried his face in the towel and let out a long sigh. \u201cXiao Si, we\u2019ve been together for more than a year. All this time, you\u2019ve only refused to answer when I asked you two questions: what is your existence and why was I reborn in the body of the original \u2018Shi Jin\u2019. With you being like this now, it really makes me think.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si didn\u2019t keep silent this time, but only reminded cautiously, < JinJin, you should go now, or you\u2019ll be late for training. ><\/span><\/p>

\u201cYou little fellow\u2026\u201d Shi Jin put down the towel and looked at himself in the mirror. Suddenly, he laughed. \u201cOkay, why do I hear crying again? I wasn\u2019t trying to scare you or anything.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si was silent for a while, as if it was holding back sobs. Finally, it said, < JinJin, please don\u2019t be angry with me, and don\u2019t hate me and not want me anymore. ><\/span><\/p>

\u201cSilly, how can I not want you?\u201d Shi Jin tucked his towel and toiletries in his wash bowl one by one. He clenched his fingers, which began aching again, and sighed, \u201cXiao Si, I miss Lian Jun.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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