World 1 End. Chapter Nineteen
Their actions shocked not only Liu Yutong but also Lin Yanan and her group. Have young people’s views on relationships become this outrageous these days?
“Is this the guy you’re dating? Your taste really isn’t that great. You’d better keep your eyes open from now on.” ” Looking at Zhang Rui, Qin Huan’s expression shifted several times, but Lin Yanan really couldn’t stand the sight of him. What kind of person was he?
“And you have such great taste?” Things weren’t exactly great when you were with my dad either—you two fought every day.
“At least your dad would hand over his money like a good boy, instead of me having to spend money on him.” Qin Huan was at a loss for words; that much was true.
Lin Yanan stayed for two more days. Seeing that Qin Huan had recovered, she packed her things and went home—though she still didn’t leave any money for her, she did buy some daily necessities. After this experience, Qin Huan realized that Lin Yanan wouldn’t spoil her like she used to, and she began to think about where her future lay.
Free from the shackles of romance, Qin Huan’s part-time work and studies went smoothly. However, due to the intense competition for civil service positions, she ultimately failed to pass the interview.
But during this process, Qin Huan found a job she loved: she became a food blogger, searching for affordable local snacks and street food. Because her content was visually appealing, the food looked appetizing, and the dishes were satisfying, she accumulated a million followers in less than a year and gradually began taking on advertisements to support herself.
In addition, she began promoting Lin Yanan’s tailor shop and managing its social media accounts, splitting the profits fifty-fifty. Even though others saw her as an idle, unemployed person who ran around all day—a far cry from the “good girl” standards traditional elders held—Qin Huan remained unfazed and continued pursuing her own path.
In contrast to Qin Huan’s carefree lifestyle, after graduation, Wu Yue successfully secured a position in the provincial capital at a state-owned enterprise, embarking on a typical office worker’s life. Three years after graduation, she married a man who was both a classmate and a colleague, settling into a stable, quiet life.
Although Qin Huan and Wu Yue didn’t end up in the same city after graduation, the distance didn’t weaken their bond. They chatted on voice calls every few days, and Qin Huan even served as Wu Yue’s maid of honor at her wedding. Not only did she give Wu Yue an extra-large red envelope in advance, but she also tearfully issued a stern warning while carefully entrusting Wu Yue to her husband.
She even ended with a threat: if Wu Yue wasn’t happy, she’d come and take her back—leaving the groom exasperated. However, Qin Huan’s wish never came true; the young couple has lived in harmony ever since, leaving Qin Huan with nothing to do. Still, seeing her best friend so happy, Qin Huan is genuinely delighted for her.
As she grew older, Qin Huan faced all sorts of pressure to get married, which annoyed her to no end. But what comforted her was that her family never pressured her; instead, they encouraged her to enjoy her own life. As for whether she would get married, that was entirely up to her.
Six years after graduation, Qin Huan finally felt ready to settle down and married a childhood friend. On her wedding day, not only did her entire family attend, but Wu Yue and her family of three were also there in full force to offer their blessings. In this life, she had a happy marriage and would not end up alone and lonely like she did in her previous life.
With Qin Huan and Lin Yanan no longer in the way, Li Xue continued to live a healthy life. She even had a second child with Qin Feng, truly completing their family. However, the couple didn’t neglect Xiao Tianguo; they continued to ensure she lived a happy life.
Lin Yanan kept running her tailor shop, though she had moved from that underground garage to a proper storefront outside the residential complex. Besides her, there were four other tailors working together to fulfill the shop’s orders. They insisted on tailor-made garments for every customer, prioritizing the perfect fit over the highest price—this was the shop’s core competitive edge.
With a steady income, Lin Yanan bought the two-bedroom apartment she had been renting, officially settling down in the city. After careful consideration, she sold the family’s old house to Lin Mu for a symbolic sum.
With her career in the city, she returned to her hometown less and less frequently, and the old house had become unnecessary to her. Since Lin Mu needed it, she was happy to oblige. She had originally intended to simply give it away as a token of gratitude for Lin Mu’s years of care for her family, but Lin Mu refused to accept it. Consequently, they settled on a nominal sum, though Lin Yanan returned the money in the form of a red envelope when Lin Qing got married.
And so, the entire Lin family went about their own careers and lives, supporting one another with fewer complaints and less reliance on each other. Conflicts dwindled, and their lives grew increasingly better. When Lin Yanan was on her deathbed, the whole family gathered to bid her farewell. After speaking with and giving instructions to each of them one by one, Lin Yanan felt at peace. Just as she was about to close her eyes, Zero transported her into the system space.
“Congratulations on completing the mission in the first world. You have passed the evaluation and are about to enter the next world.” Soon after, Zero’s professional, mechanical voice echoed through the space.
“Hey, hold on a second. What about the perks you promised me? Are they gone?” Seeing that she was about to enter a new world, Lin Yanan hurriedly made her demand; she certainly didn’t want to be strung along any longer.
“We’ve been working together for quite some time now, so I don’t want to deceive you. Actually, because I chose you again, my previous points were reduced by more than half, and I couldn’t complete the upgrade either. So, I really don’t have any ‘golden finger’ advantages on hand. The only thing I can promise for certain is that if you face a life-or-death situation, I’ll give you one chance to rewind time. Other than that, I have nothing else to offer you.” After a moment of silence, Zero finally spoke the truth, unwilling to deceive its partner.
“I see. So, about that thing you mentioned last time—that I could still apply—is that really true?” Since Zero had put it that way, Lin Yanan didn’t dwell on it any further. But remembering what had been said before, she still felt she had to ask.
“It’s true, but I can’t guarantee exactly what you’ll get.” Seeing that Lin Yanan wasn’t pressing the issue, Zero felt relieved.
“Alright, but you have to keep fighting for it—don’t slack off!” In the end, Lin Yanan gave one final reminder.
“Of course!”
After chatting for a while longer, Lin Yanan began preparing to enter the next world.
“Carrots for one yuan—a great deal! Don’t miss out if you’re passing by!”
“Ma’am, want some apples? Take the whole bunch? Just give me ten yuan for this pile—how’s that?”
“Fried dough sticks, soy milk, meat-filled buns—affordable and delicious!”
At 7:30 in the morning, the sun had already risen. In the market of a small, third-rate city, the sounds of hawking, haggling, and car horns mingled together, and with the bustling crowd, the atmosphere was exceptionally lively.
In addition to the official stalls inside the market, there were also small roadside stalls set up outside. Most of these vendors sold goods they’d produced themselves, setting up shop here to earn a little extra money to supplement their household income. The market management turned a blind eye to this; aside from requiring these small vendors to set up in designated areas, they didn’t charge them any fees.
However, they are not allowed to set up shop here all day long, as the vendors who pay to rent stalls inside the market would object. They are permitted to set up for two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon; at all other times, they are not allowed.
This market is called Wan’an Market. It used to be a wasteland that no one paid attention to, but later the government developed the area, transforming it into a large wholesale and retail market offering all kinds of goods, and it gradually began to attract people. In the years that followed, bus routes were gradually established, elementary and middle schools moved in, and hospitals and supermarkets soon followed. As a result, residential buildings sprang up one after another in the area, making it a hotspot where housing prices remained sky-high for a time.
The original residents who benefited from the government’s development became the envy of everyone. Yimin Supermarket, located north of the market, was among those envied. With a residential complex to the west, a hospital right next door to the east, an elementary school to the north, and Wan’an Market to the south, it boasts a truly prime location.
But what outsiders don’t know is that the supermarket’s owner was actually deliberately “exiled” here by family members. After all, there were hardly any households living here originally—it was what people called “a place even dogs would shun”! The owner was a meek person with no say in the family, so when the family split up, they naturally pushed him into this destitute, barren place.
Imagine a vast, desolate expanse where even a whisper echoes. At night, there isn’t a single streetlight—just the sparse glow from the few local homes. When the wind blows, the leaves rustle loudly. Wouldn’t this setting and atmosphere be perfect for a horror movie? Not to mention public transportation, hospitals, supermarkets—there was absolutely nothing.
It was under these harsh conditions that the original residents lived for five years before development finally arrived. It was truly a dramatic turnaround—once considered poor relatives no one even bothered to ask about, they now have a constant stream of visitors coming and going. Comparing the two situations, one can’t help but feel a sense of irony!