Zongman: The post-2D era

He opened the title page, and the scent of old books wafted into his nose, intertwining with the scent of ink from the library, forming an indescribable atmosphere.

Feng Feng slowly opened the "Forbidden Rules of Resurrection from the Dead". The pages seemed to contain ancient spells, and each line of words shone with a faint blue light, which was out of tune with the dim light around it, creating an atmosphere that was otherworldly.

His eyes wandered between the lines. Those taboo clauses were like cold chains, binding the boundary between life and death, which made people feel awe.

As I read deeper, the world around me seemed to become increasingly blurred, and only the book and its contents remained clear.

Suddenly, a slight sound of wind rang in my ears, accompanied by a slight vibration. The air in the library seemed to solidify and flow instantly, forming a subtle vortex.

Feng Feng felt an inexplicable power surging out of the book, penetrating into his skin and into the depths of his soul.

He looked up suddenly and saw the bookshelves around him swaying gently, and the pages of books rustling without wind, as if the entire library was responding to the call of this forbidden book.

At that moment, he seemed to be in another time and space, witnessing a male student frantically searching for the mystery of reincarnation and the truth of his plan to break the taboo and resurrect his girlfriend.

Feng Feng felt a pain in his fingers again, and the first, third and fifth prohibitions came to his mind: It is forbidden to revive friends, relatives and loved ones in any way in the non-supernatural world...

Osane is from the non-supernatural world, and Jie was resurrected in the world of death, so the clues match up!

Feng Feng felt a sharp pain in his fingers again, as if they were tightly grasped by an invisible force, and his heart tightened as well.

In his mind, the first, third and fifth prohibitions emerged clearly, as deep as a brand, flashing red light:

"It is forbidden to resurrect relatives, friends, lovers, and brothers in any way in the non-supernatural world..."

He murmured, and every word hit his heart like a hammer, making him gasp.

The book "Forbidden Rules of Resurrection" was suddenly closed, and the blue light bursting out from between the pages instantly subsided. The library returned to its former tranquility, but there was an indescribable weirdness in that tranquility.

Feng Feng's eyes became deep and complicated, and the figure of Yukinoshita Haruno involuntarily appeared in his mind - the girl who always had a strong woman's smile but hid endless secrets.

This may be the reason why she appeared at the scene of Osane's death.

The ringtone that belonged to Yukino suddenly rang out, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples to spread out.

Feng Feng's hand trembled, and the banned book almost slipped from his hand. He quickly steadied himself, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes, and a sense of uneasiness surged in his heart.

Chapter 800: Reconciliation among the Common People

Wednesday, September 14

The classmates and Xiao Sane around him all looked at him with confusion, and a subtle awkwardness filled the air.

Feng Feng hurriedly gave everyone an apologetic smile, whispered "sorry", and hurried out of the library, holding the phone close to his ear, trying to hide the turmoil in his heart.

Outside the door, the sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows, but it could not brighten his gloomy mood at the moment.

On the screen, Yukino's name flashed, and the brief message was like a sharp blade, cutting through all his peace.

"I wish you and Xiao Sane happiness."

The line of words gradually blurred in his eyes, interweaving with the surrounding light and shadow into a chaos.

Feng Feng's face turned pale in an instant, as if all the blood had been drained away. He stood there, motionless, and only his hand tightly holding the mobile phone revealed his inner struggle and pain.

The wind blew gently, lifting the hair in front of his forehead, and seemed to blow away some of the persistence and fantasies in his heart.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still, leaving him alone to face this sudden emotional storm.

Feng Feng's heart felt like it was burning in fire and frozen in ice. He almost relied on instinct to desperately shuttle through the campus's tree-lined paths, and every step he took was hurried and heavy.

The sunlight stretched his lonely shadow behind him, which was out of tune with the laughter and joy around him.

He pushed open the door of classroom after classroom, his eyes searching anxiously among every familiar or unfamiliar face, but he could not find Yukino.

Sweat slid down his tense cheeks and dripped onto the floor, making a subtle but crisp sound.

He panted and asked the classmates passing by again and again, with anxiety and despair that were difficult to conceal in his voice.

"Excuse me, where is Yukinoshita Yukino?"

"Does anyone know where Yukino went?"

Every answer was like a piece of cold stone, hitting his already crumbling heart.

Feng Feng suddenly stopped and locked his eyes on Sanrizuki Xian. There seemed to be a storm brewing in his eyes, but he was trying his best to suppress something.

He grabbed Mikazuki's shoulders and said in a low and urgent voice: "Tell me, where is Yukino?"

Mikazuki was shaken slightly by the sudden force, and then pointed to the student union office not far away, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. "She...she's in there."

Feng Feng didn't say anything more, let go of her hand, turned around and rushed towards the student union office like an arrow.

The door was pushed open suddenly, making a harsh sound, disturbing the silence in the room.

He ignored the surprised looks of everyone in the room and walked straight towards Yukino, who was sitting behind her desk wearing the student union president armband, his eyes full of determination and urgency.

"I need to talk to you, so the others can leave."

Inside the room, the lighting was soft but it was unable to dispel the tense atmosphere in the air.

Yukino gently raised her hand, signaling several student council members who looked indignant to calm down. Her voice was cold and firm, like a stream of clear spring water in winter, gradually calming the fluctuations around them.

"Please continue working as planned. We cannot afford to fail in our duties. Please be gentle when closing the door."

After saying this, although everyone was unwilling, they had no choice but to obey the order. They left one by one and gently closed the door.

The moment the door closed, it seemed as if even the noise from the outside world was isolated.

Feng Feng and Xue Nai sat opposite each other, their breathing particularly clear in the silence.

Yukino's eyes were deep and complex. She gently sorted out the scattered documents on the table. Every movement revealed her inviolable calmness and composure.

Feng Feng stared at her closely, his eyes that usually always showed a smile were now full of struggle and confusion, as if he was trying to find the answer from every subtle expression of hers.

There was an indescribable tension in the air, and time seemed to freeze at this moment, leaving only the resonance of the two people's heartbeats, echoing in the empty room.

Feng Feng's hands trembled slightly. He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound steady: "Xue No, why did you send such a text message? Is there any misunderstanding between us?"

As he spoke, he slowly turned the screen of his phone towards Yukino, and the glaring line of text seemed to have become an insurmountable gap between them.

Yukino's gaze lingered on the text message for a moment, then she shook her head slightly, a barely perceptible sadness flashing in her eyes.

She slowly stood up and walked to the bookshelf beside her. Her fingertips lightly touched the rows of books, and finally took out a sealed file bag, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Feng Feng.

"This is not a misunderstanding, Feng Feng."

Her voice was low and serious, revealing an unquestionable power. "This is the investigation report on the Xiaosone incident."

"If this matter were to become public, not only would she be punished, but my sister, the current principal, would also be in trouble and might even lose her position."

Feng Feng clenched his hands into fists, his knuckles turned white from the force. He suddenly supported himself on the table and leaned forward, almost getting close to Xueno's face. His eyes, full of confusion and pain, locked their gaze on her tightly, as if trying to penetrate the barriers in her heart.

"Xue No, tell me, what are you thinking? Is our relationship not as important as the interests of these families and the game of power?"

His voice was hoarse and low, and every word seemed to be torn out from the bottom of his heart.

Yukino felt a strong sense of oppression. She tilted her head slightly and looked out the window. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves onto her delicate face, but it could not illuminate the haze in her heart.

"Feng Feng, this is not a decision I can change easily." She said softly, with a hint of helplessness and bitterness in her tone, "Mother, and the entire Yukinoshita family, their expectations and responsibilities are all on my shoulders."

"I...I'm just doing what I think is right."

Her words were like dead leaves falling in autumn, gently landing on Feng Feng's heart, stirring up ripples, but unable to warm the cold reality.

Feng Feng smiled and said, "I just ignored your wishes. Today, at this moment, the problem between us has been clarified. Remember, I have reconciled with you. I will handle the affairs of the Yukinoshita family."

As Feng Feng finished speaking, the air in the room seemed to shake, and even the sunlight coming in from the window seemed to become a little softer.

A relieved yet determined smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, a smile that showed both relief from the past and determination for future challenges.

He stood up and slowly walked to Yukino's side. They were so close that they could feel each other's breath.

Feng Feng gently held Xue Noi's hands. Although her hands were a little cold due to handling affairs for a long time, they gradually warmed up in his palms.

He looked at her gently but firmly, with an unprecedented light in his eyes: "Yukino, from now on, no matter the wind or rain, I will stand by you. The affairs of the Yukinoshita family are no longer your burden alone. Let me be your backer."

The cell phone rang at an inopportune time, and Feng Feng's face changed when he stared at Xiao Sane's name on the screen.

Chapter 801 The Past of the Common People

Thursday, September 15

The station is bustling with people under the warm autumn sun.

Feng Feng stared at Xue Noi, a look of determination flashing in his eyes.

"If this is your choice, I will protect you and everything you cherish in my own way."

After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly he stopped and took out an antique pendant from his arms. It was a token of love he gave her when they first met.

"Yukino, remember, no matter what the future holds, my feelings will not change. This pendant represents my eternal promise."

After saying this, he took a step forward resolutely, his back lengthening in the sunset, as if he had stepped into the vortex of fate, vowing to open up a path of hope for their future in this game of thrones.

The train drove into the mountains, passed through dark caves, and emerged from the cave of another world, the world of the petty bourgeoisie.

As the platform prompt sounded, Xiao Zuonei, wearing a mask and sunglasses, stood outside the yellow line and waved to Feng Feng behind the glass door.

Feng Feng jumped off the train, walked through the bustling crowd leaving the station with quick and firm steps, and ran straight towards Xiao Sanei who was waiting outside with a sharp gaze.

The two looked at each other briefly, without saying much, their tacit understanding was already deep.

Xiao Sane quickly took off her sunglasses, a trace of nervousness and determination flashed in her eyes, and she whispered: "Time is running out, we must go and rescue me quickly."

They ran side by side on the street at dusk. The street lights gradually lit up, stretching their shadows, sometimes long and sometimes short, interweaving them together.

The wind blew up the fallen leaves and chased them behind them, as if even the forces of nature were cheering for this race against time.

After turning a corner, there is a narrow alley ahead. Under the dim light, a few shadows appear particularly abrupt.

Feng Feng stopped, took a deep breath, and nodded to Xiao Zuonei, indicating that he was close to the target.

They slowed down their pace and looked around vigilantly. Each step they took was extremely heavy, as if each step was at a turning point in fate.

The night was as dark as ink, and it was even darker in the deep alley. Feng Feng and Xiao Zuo stood back to back, and it was so quiet that they could only hear each other's rapid breathing and the occasional barking of dogs in the distance.

"You remember the time and place correctly? Were you really arrested here?"

"This is the old city, with many alleys and complicated roads. Let me think about it."

Xiao Sane frowned, his eyes wandering under the dim light, trying to piece together that decisive moment from the fragments of memory.

She slowly stretched out her hand, and her fingertips lightly touched the mottled wall beside her. The touch was rough and cold, as if it could penetrate the years and hit the fear and persistence deep in her heart.