Starting from Ainz Ooal Gown, simultaneously traveling through time

Leylin shook his head, his consciousness completely withdrawing from that mysterious gray mist space and returning to reality.

Before me was still that dreadful English textbook, the words and letters swimming like tadpoles.

In the past, he might have been able to grit his teeth and persevere.

But at this moment, the new life force surging within him—

That subtle warmth emanating from the Unburnt physique of the Game of Thrones world, and that indescribable sense of fulfillment on a spiritual level—

It made it really difficult for him to concentrate on playing the role of an ordinary high school student.

"It's so easy to go from frugality to extravagance..." he thought to himself with a self-deprecating smile, and simply closed the book.

After finally enduring until the school bell rang, Lei Lin picked up his schoolbag and quickly walked out of the school gate.

At the school gate, the black Maybach stood quietly, conspicuously so.

The car window rolled down, revealing Chu Zihang's handsome face, which had no particular expression.

He had just come out as well. Seeing Lei Lin, he nodded slightly: "Going home? It's on my way. I'll give you a ride."

Leylin looked up at the sky.

The sun was setting perfectly, the sky was a deep blue, and there was not a trace of rain.

He remembered that rainy night, the overpass, Odin... the turning point in Chu Zihang's fate.

Now is not the time.

"Thanks, brother," Lei Lin said with a smile and a wave of his hand. "The weather is nice today, I want to take a walk. Maybe next time, when it rains, I'll definitely come and hitch a ride with you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Zihang didn't ask any further questions, but simply nodded and said, "Okay." The car window then closed, and the Maybach smoothly entered the traffic.

Looking at the taillights, Lei Lin wondered: The driver must be Chu Zihang's biological father, Chu Tianjiao.

This brother has too many secrets, and his family affairs are even more complicated. He has never brought them up, and it is not appropriate for me to ask too many questions.

"Never mind, I should take care of myself first." He shook off his thoughts and walked briskly home.

Not far away, they spotted a familiar figure in front of an internet cafe.

The kid had his shoulders slumped, clutching a bottle of nutritional drink, and was sneaking inside like a thief.

"Hey! Little Lu! You see your big brother and you don't even say hello?" Lei Lin raised his voice.

Lu Mingfei froze, his neck turning mechanically. Seeing it was Lei Lin, he immediately forced a smile that looked more like a grimace: "Brother Lei... Brother Lei..."

Thump! A light tap on the forehead.

"Why are you being so formal? Be more natural!" Lei Lin said irritably.

"Yes, yes, Brother Lei!" Lu Mingfei quickly rubbed his head, putting on what he thought was a bright smile. "What brings you here today to offer your guidance?"

Leylin put his hand on his shoulder and pulled him aside like a close friend.

Lei Lin lowered his voice, his face full of gossip: "Stop being silly, I heard you've been quite interested in that Chen Wenwen from the literature club lately?"

Lu Mingfei instantly blushed, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, waving his hands frantically: "No! Absolutely not! Who...who spread this rumor? Isn't this ruining someone's reputation?!"

"Still pretending?" Leylin scoffed. "Your little thoughts are practically written all over your face."

"Take my advice. That girl is definitely artsy, but she might not be right for you. Sometimes, you don't want to fall into a trap before you try to climb out."

Lu Mingfei's eyes darted around, and he stammered, clearly not listening.

Leylin knew this would happen, and sighed, "Remember, don't be a simp."

"A simp?" Lu Mingfei looked up blankly. "What's a simp? Is it a new breed of dog?"

"Well... let me give you an example," Lei Lin racked his brains.

Have you heard the story of Yang Zhi, who loved his senior but couldn't have her? It's similar to your current situation.

Lu Mingfei was even more confused: "Yang Zhi? Yang Zhi, the Blue-Faced Beast? He even has a female senior? Is there such a thing as Yang Zhi in *Water Margin*? How come I've never read it?"

"...Just think of it as a story from a parallel universe." Leylin was too lazy to explain; he couldn't exactly say it was the original story of your future situation. "Anyway, you get the gist."

Lu Mingfei gave a half-understanding "Oh," then quickly changed the subject: "Brother Lei, want to come in and play a couple of games? I'm Yasuo, seriously, I'm a pro!"

"Weren't you the God of War? Changed careers?"

"Sigh, let's change things up, we get tired of playing the same thing all the time." Lu Mingfei scratched his head.

"Fine, you do your thing." Lei Lin released him, as if suddenly remembering something. "Oh, by the way, I'll show you a way to make money, want to try it?"

Lu Mingfei's eyes lit up, then he warily clutched his lower back: "A way to make money? Let's get this straight, performing is fine, but selling your body is not... and selling your kidney is definitely not!"

"What are you thinking!" Lei Lin said, both amused and exasperated. "Aren't you good at games? Record your amazing gameplay and post it online."

"Record it? Post it online? You can make money from that?" Lu Mingfei looked at him with a "Are you kidding me?" expression.

"Of course! Traffic equals money. I'm currently preparing to launch a video website called 'Pili Pili,' and I really need an expert like you to help me make it happen."

"If people watch the video, you get a share of the revenue, understand?" Lei Lin explained.

This would provide Lu Mingfei with a realistic way out, slightly improve his pitiful financial situation, and also serve as a way to plan for the future in advance.

Lu Mingfei was skeptical: "Such a good thing? Brother Lei, you're not going to lose money, are you?"

"I'm willing, so just tell me if you're interested or not?"

"Yes! Of course we'll do it!" Lu Mingfei nodded vigorously. "If Brother Lei recommended it, it must be a good thing! It's just recording a bit while playing games, simple!"

"Good to know, would your older brother ever betray you?"

Lu Mingfei smiled online, but in his heart he was cursing.

(I don't believe you for a second. When you first met me, you said you were going to draw a vial of my blood and then give me money. Seriously, I thought I was about to become a Xu Sanguan (a famous Buddhist monk known for his moral integrity).)

Lu Mingfei felt somewhat helpless about the older brother in front of him who was forcibly recognizing him as his younger brother.

Who would say they want to draw someone's blood as soon as they meet them?

Even though they said they would give me money, that's still not enough.

Lu Mingfei is not so destitute as to resort to selling his blood.

Moreover, he didn't think there was anything special about his blood, or that it could fetch a good price.

Seeing his current state, Lei Lin knew that the kid was probably still grumbling to himself.

After all, when they first met a year ago, she learned that he was "Lu Mingfei".

My first reaction was indeed to try to get some of his blood samples for research, which terrified the innocent junior high school student at the time.

Although a meal of (non-spicy) Chongqing hotpot later eased the tension, and he even forcibly acknowledged this younger brother, Lu Mingfei probably still harbors a slight lingering resentment.

"Here," Lei Lin pulled a hundred-yuan bill from his wallet and stuffed it into Lu Mingfei's hand. "Use this advance on your salary to buy some good food. Don't just drink nutritional drinks all the time."

Lu Mingfei stared wide-eyed at the red bill in his hand, his voice stammering, "Wages...wages? There are wages here?!"

In an instant, all his worries and grumbling vanished, and he was so excited he almost jumped up.

"Brother! You're like my own brother! From now on, if you point east, I'll never go west! I'll go through fire and water for you, brother!"

"Alright, alright, stop joking around, go do your thing." Leylin waved with a smile and turned to leave.

Behind him, Lu Mingfei clutched the banknote tightly, then carefully touched the internet cafe membership card in his pocket, a wide smile spreading across his face as he happily slipped into the internet cafe.

Meanwhile, Leylin pondered the synergy between the Unburnt physique and the Word of Power, and thought about other worlds that might be connected in the future, his steps becoming increasingly light and composed.