Mingchao: The Survival Journey of a Comedian

Chapter 77 Entering the Year (2)

I struggled to close my eyes, but the next moment my mind snapped back to normal, as if someone had deliberately suppressed something.

Coming to his senses, he looked at Ji Yan, who was anxiously holding onto him, and could only helplessly pat his forehead: he hadn't expected to have an attack at this moment.

Fortunately, it didn't last long, and he quickly regained his senses, patting the person next to him on the head to show that he was fine.

"It's nothing, I was just spacing out."

"It's getting late, let's hang up the prayer banner and head back."

"You don't want to be pressured by your parents, do you?"

Seeing the other person trying to comfort him, Ji Yan didn't believe a word of it. He had clearly caught the fleeting pain and despair in the other person's eyes just now:

What happened without his knowledge? What exactly did his teacher go through...?

He knew nothing.

I always felt that my teacher was hiding many secrets, even from himself.

"It's the New Year, after all, so don't think about it too much!"

Why make the atmosphere so heavy?!

"Why don't we go home for dinner?"

He gently stroked the other person's head, only to have the hair he had just smoothed ruffled again by his own hand. He feigned displeasure, but his eyes betrayed a helpless resignation. He then turned and picked up the prayer strip, slowly walking towards the lush, green tree.

He stood in the light, watching the boy accept the prayer slip from his hand and slowly walk towards the lush, green tree. He then nestled in the shadows, carefully hanging the slip of paper carrying his wish from a branch.

In the sunlight, the person walked straight into the shadows. However, in the next instant, they turned back and stood before him.

"Alright, alright! Let's go back."

"If we don't go back soon, they'll probably be worried."

This time, the two of them reached out to each other at the same time and grasped each other tightly.

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After returning home, he didn't plan to go out that afternoon. After all, the real excitement was in the evening, and he just happened to have some errands to run.

Coincidentally, Ji Yan and his mother also had to go out, seemingly deliberately avoiding him. But since they were family, they didn't interfere too much.

"Oh my, it's finally fixed..."

"How come modifying items is even more difficult than modifying living beings...?"

"As expected of me, I can even complete such a difficult task..."

He sat indoors, tinkering with the system's tutorial for almost an entire afternoon. It was fortunate he was patient, otherwise he would have turned red-hot long ago.

"Indeed, because the frequency fluctuations of inanimate objects are always very rigid."

"Guiding would indeed be much more difficult, and it's already quite impressive that the host has been able to achieve this level in such a short time."

"But honestly, host, is it really worth wasting so many frequencies just to modify such a small thing?"

Looking at the blue panel displaying the confused emoji, the person simply chuckled dismissively, then silently packed the item away, placed it in the box, and tossed it into their spatial storage.

"There's no way around it; you always have to be more careful when giving things to that guy."

"After all, that person can be considered my savior."

"What if he doesn't want it? That would be such a shame."

"If he doesn't want it, then he doesn't want it; that's his freedom."

As they walked, they bickered with some system, brushed aside their somewhat long hair, and glanced at the sky outside—it was indeed almost evening.

I pushed open the door, intending to get myself a glass of water, when I heard a knock.

"Is Ji Yan back? No, something's not right..."

"The frequency fluctuations are from two people..."

"Is Mother Ji back too?"

He put down the water glass and quickly went to open the door, but as soon as he pushed it open, he was almost elbowed to the ground by that kid Nan Chui.

"Brother Wunian!!! We've come to wish you a Happy New Year..."

"Hey...where's Brother Wunian?"

"Nan Chui!!! What did he say when he came?!"

"Mo Wunian has only been out of the hospital for a short time, don't be so agitated..."

"Someone help me up..."

Their commotion sent a jolt through him, a numbness spreading instantly, followed by a tidal wave of pain. He clenched his teeth to stifle a sound, but his body trembled involuntarily. In a moment of exhaustion, he managed to reach out and let them steady him.

"Wu... Wu Nian, are you alright?"

"I'm so sorry!!! I really didn't mean to..."

"Going to the hospital?"

"It's nothing, just a minor problem."

"What are you two doing here?"

He waved his hand to indicate that he was fine; after all, he only felt like the number had doubled, but there was actually nothing wrong with his body. After calming himself down, he tilted his head and looked at the two of them.

After tidying up Nan Chui, Bei Wang looked over with a hint of apology.

"The New Year is just around the corner... There's a fireworks display tonight."

"So I thought I'd invite you to come along and take a look, and maybe bring you a little gift."

"Your health hasn't been very good, so we thought we'd bring you some tonics or something..."

"Here"

Bei Wang hurriedly instructed Nan Chui, who was still rubbing his head, to carry the things into the house. Looking at the huge pile of tonics, someone suddenly felt utterly powerless.

"No... I admit my injuries are quite serious..."

"But what the hell is this kidney-tonifying pill?!"

"You'll need this eventually anyway... These things work better the older you get them..."

"Why do I feel like something's off about you, Beiwang?"

"Yes, you never know when we might need it. I think it'll be in a few years..."

"Ouch, Beiwang, why did you hit me again?"

How come even the two people in front of us have become riddle-solving people?! Is there no semblance of decency left in this world?!

However, since their intentions were good, he selectively ignored this detail. Seeing that the gifts they brought had been carried into his house, he felt he couldn't let them go back empty-handed.

"I actually prepared a small gift as well."

"It's about reciprocity, after all."

He turned and went inside, but actually took out something he had prepared long ago from his spatial storage, and then quickly walked out.

Meanwhile, Beiwang was still lecturing Nanchui.

"This isn't the way you should assist someone..."

"You have to understand that the child is still young... This kind of relationship is more suitable for developing feelings over time..."

"I'm in a hurry... You know how popular he is..."

"What if she gets kidnapped..."

"Don't say such hurtful things!"

What are you two talking about?

Is this a topic I can listen to?

I listened to a bit, but I felt like I couldn't really get involved: after all, he didn't really have any ideas about love.

After all, there was a yandere waiting for him in the original timeline.

"No...nothing..."

"Wait a minute? This isn't the tea I really wanted to buy before, is it?!"

"Yeah, yeah...we didn't talk about much..."

"What a wonderful smell of wine... Wow!"

"What brand of liquor is it?"

Seeing the two people in front of him freeze in shock, he knew he had made the right purchase. He smiled slightly and handed the items to them.

"I knew exactly which type you two would like."

"Take it."

"Happy New Year!"

Seeing that the two of them were still dawdling, he simply shook his head helplessly and didn't say anything more.

"That really goes to your expense."

"...Hehe, good wine, good wine..."

"...Southern Hammer!!!"

Seeing the commotion, he was about to tell the two to stop arguing when there was another knock at the door.

"Is this... where Brother Wunian lives?"

"Sister! Look!"

"It's that big brother!"

He pushed open the door again, still puzzled, and recognized the two little ones immediately.

"Facing the sun and the moon?"

"Why are you here too?"

"Is there been any problem recently?"

He knelt down and asked the two sisters with concern, truly surprised that they would come to his door on this day.

"No, no...we just wanted to thank you..."

"Yes! Big brother is a good person! My sister and I are very grateful to big brother!"

"Give!"

He stepped aside to welcome the two sisters into the house, gesturing to Nan Chui and the other two not to stand there. Just as he and a few others sat down in the living room, Xiang Yue slipped a bouquet of flowers into his hand.

I was slightly taken aback when I looked at the flowers in my hand. Upon closer inspection, I realized they weren't real flowers, but rather carefully sewn fabric flowers.

"Facing the sun and the moon...this..."

"This was sewn by Xiang Yue and me in our spare time."

"It's a bit simple, please forgive me."

Taking another look, although the finishing of the loose threads in many places wasn't great, it was clear that a lot of effort had been put into it. Looking down at Xiangyang, who was visibly uneasy, she smiled helplessly.

"How could that be? The thought itself is enough."

"I'm very happy"

"...How are you all doing now?"

How is your new family?

"What are your plans for the future?"

Recalling Xiangyang and Xiangyue's experiences, he frowned but quickly suppressed it, looking at Xiangyang who was clearly pleased with his answer, and asked...

"Everything is moving in a positive direction."

"After being rescued, the government investigated those involved in the incident."

"The guilty have all received their due punishment."

"...In cases like ours, the government is also looking for adoptive parents."

"Xiang Yue and I have now been adopted by a couple who are unable to have children."

"They were very kind to us..."

"It's just that I might need some more time to accept it."

When this topic came up, Xiangyang paused for a moment, but continued speaking.

"Regarding the future... I want to be a researcher."

"As for Xiang Yue... ever since you saved her, she's been clamoring to join the Night Return Army."

"They said they wanted to learn from you..."

"Wait? Xiang Yue, what are you doing?!"

Xiang Yang's pupils constricted sharply as he stared at Xiang Yue, who was nestled unabashedly in Mo Wunian's arms and even leisurely braiding his hair. He felt as if the sky were about to fall.

"Sister...I asked big brother..."

"Big brother said it's no problem!"

Xiang Yue was still just a child and hadn't thought things through. She awkwardly swept her waist-length hair to the front and carefully braided it strand by strand. When the braid was finished, she even turned her head with a hint of pride to look at Xiang Yang, whose face had darkened on one side.

"Xiang Yue! Get off that person right now!"

"Don't make me say it a second time!"

Okay, okay, don't be so fierce.