Chapter 2, Harmonious Neighborhood Relations

Han Fei picked up a ladle and served a bowl of fish soup for himself and Chen Chen respectively

Notice to Player 0000! The G-level ordinary task of replacing the fuse has been completed, and Meng Shi's friendliness has increased by five. A harmonious neighborhood relationship is the first step to a perfect life

The numbers painted in blood red on the wall had become somewhat blurred, and she gently cleared her throat before opening the door to room 1031

It is rare to have guests at home; if I don't prepare more, the meat in the refrigerator will spoil. The warm-hearted and kind figure of the elderly person bustling about in the kitchen reminded Han Fei of his own family

Dumplings symbolize the exchange of the old year for the new, as well as reunion, fortune, and prosperity. Eating dumplings can dispel the misfortunes of the past year. It is not easy for you, my child, to struggle alone outside; come and enjoy a warm meal of dumplings to comfort your stomach

Now, you can choose your own perfect life

The old man repeatedly invited him. In reality, Han Fei would likely find various excuses to evade the invitation, but this is, after all, within a game, and the old man might simply be trying to guide him to engage in a storyline task

Nodding slightly, Han Fei picked up a large bunch of keys from the coffee table in the living room and walked out the door, assisting the elderly person as they made their way downstairs

coffin

Today is New Year's Day, Grandma has made dumplings at her house, come over and eat together, festivals should be lively and festive

The aroma of meat wafted into the nostrils, and the freshly cooked fish soup was steaming hot. The hazy fragrance made Han Fei feel somewhat dazed, as memories in his mind seemed to overlap with the virtual game.

"You all eat first, I still have a few dishes that are not ready." The old man opened the refrigerator door and took out half a frozen chicken from the top shelf: "It's been so long since the power went out, and it still hasn't thawed?"

Moments later, a five or six-year-old boy emerged from the bedroom, his head lowered as if he were sulking with the elderly lady

Young man, you must be the new resident who just moved in

Time passed second by second, until at 23:59, the mechanical synthesized sound that emerged from the depths of the mind suddenly ceased

The architectural layout of the house and the furniture inside still retain the style of several decades ago, and dust is everywhere, suggesting that it has not been inhabited for a long time

A faint musty odor wafted into his nostrils, and Han Fei could clearly perceive everything around him

These simple beauties may very well be life itself

Walking to the other side of the living room, Han Fei opened the security door, and the dim light of the voice-activated lamp illuminated the room, dispelling the chill and loneliness

My son and daughter-in-law are both working in another city, so it is just my grandson and me at home. I have prepared a lot of dishes, but we cannot finish them all, leading to waste

Auditory, visual, olfactory, and tactile senses; this game is not significantly different from the real world

Originally, this was nothing, but if combined with what the child said later, the building manager told the child that only coffins contain the dead

Why does this child treat the refrigerator as a coffin? Is it because there is a corpse hidden in their refrigerator

You should pay attention to safety, the spare fuse is in the drawer. After the old woman finished her instructions, she entered the kitchen, where the meat she was stewing seemed to be ready.

Before Han Fei could react, the child forcefully smashed the bowl filled with fish soup onto the ground

A kind and gentle voice came from outside the door, where stood a kindly-faced elderly woman with a head full of silver hair in the hallway cluttered with various items

While Han Fei was contemplating what to do next, he suddenly heard a knock at the door from outside

The old man led Han Fei down one level and stopped at the door of room 1031

Grandma, please do not prepare so many dishes, we will not be able to finish them.

Han Fei rubbed the back of his head and stood up from the ground: "According to the game introduction, this is a healing simulation life game, with an open world and no fixed gameplay. I can work hard to level up my character and enhance attributes, or I can collect wealth to indulge and enjoy, and I can also pursue a virtual girlfriend, experiencing virtual familial and romantic love"

This house is approximately 70 square meters, the furniture is covered in dust, and the walls are mottled with some black and red stains

Upon hearing the child's words, Han Fei spat out a mouthful of fish soup.

The things you make are all taken out of a coffin!" A boy who looked only five or six years old raised his head, and there were many blood vessels in his eyes

When he was very young, the family always celebrated the New Year with such liveliness

The fuse has blown, and the repairman has not come over, possibly due to the holiday break.

The rich aroma of meat wafted out from the room, and Han Fei swallowed hard, peering inside the house.

The elderly person's home is not lit; only a few candles are lit on the dining table

My head hurts, it feels as if there is a hole opened in the back of my skull

This place resembles an old neighborhood from over a decade ago; with the rapid advancement of technology, such neighborhoods have become exceedingly rare.

The elderly person also entered the bedroom, leaving only Han Fei in the living room, holding a bowl of fish soup

I would never eat anything taken from a coffin

"Grandma, how about I help you with that? I used to change the insurance myself when our house burned down." Han Fei did not regard the elderly woman as a mere game NPC; he himself was unsure why, perhaps it was because she gave him the impression of being a real, living person.

In modern cities, everyone is extremely busy, and neighbors may go for weeks without speaking a word to each other. In such a context, the situation of inviting neighbors over for a meal during the festival is something that Han Fei has never encountered in his life.

The old woman looked at Han Fei as if she were gazing at her own child, and every word she spoke seemed like the morning sun, bringing warmth to those who heard it

Bang! Bang! Bang!

What nonsense are you talking about! The elderly lady, worried that the boy might get burned, didn't even bother to untie her apron and ran to the side of the dining table

Listening to the unfamiliar voices in his mind, Han Fei saw an attribute panel appear before him, but before he could examine it closely, an old man emerged from the kitchen carrying a pot of fish soup

The milky white fish soup emitted an enticing aroma, and Han Fei gently blew on the bowl a few times to cool it down

What?

Come back to me!

What does this child want to do

"A Perfect Life" is a leisure healing game that nourishes the soul and soothes the body and mind. It features heartwarming plots that bring a smile, cozy daily life, and we will take hope and happiness as the main theme, bringing positive energy to all players

At this thought, Han Fei was taken aback; this did not seem to be the development of a healing-type game

Forget it, I do not want to trouble you. Since Han Fei was dismissed from the company, he has become taciturn and is not very willing to engage in excessive communication with others

There will always be a period of special darkness in life; if one stands still out of fear of the future, one will only be forever trapped in that darkness

She placed the frozen chicken into a small basin and casually set it on the dining table

The mischievous child is truly terrifying. Han Fei silently set down the porcelain bowl; he found a broom and dustpan behind the door, intending to help the elderly clean up. However, just as he was about to pick up the frozen chicken on the ground, he suddenly remembered something.

The hard, cold ground pricked at his face nerves, and Han Fei slowly opened his eyes. He found himself lying in an unfamiliar room

Standing on a stool, Han Fei replaced the fuse. He turned on the circuit breaker, and the warm light illuminated the dark little room

A cold, mechanical synthesized voice echoed in Han Fei's mind: "The task system has been activated, and the novice tasks have been updated. Completing the novice tasks will help you quickly understand everything about this world"

Sitting dazed on the living room floor, Han Fei looked at the empty and desolate room

Grandma, please watch your step and walk slowly

The child said he would not eat anything taken from a coffin, but Han Fei saw clearly that the half-frozen chicken was taken out of the refrigerator by the old man

The corridor before me is cluttered with debris and garbage, the iron railings are rusted, and there are numerous small advertisements posted on both walls, along with many children's doodles

Puff

He was about to taste the flavor of the fish soup when, out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw the child across the table holding the bowl of fish soup above his head

Is this my home in the game

The ceramic bowl shattered all over the floor, and fish soup spilled everywhere. The elderly lady heard the noise and hurried out of the kitchen: "Chenchen! What are you doing?!"

The dim light illuminated the small room, the sounds of pots and pans echoed from the kitchen, the square television played advertisements, and a faint smell of smoke seemed to disperse the indifference of this unfamiliar city

The building manager said that only coffins contain the dead The boy broke free from the old man's hand, threw the frozen chicken he had just taken out of the refrigerator onto the ground, and then ran towards the bedroom

The freshly made fish soup is best enjoyed while hot. The elderly woman placed the fish soup on the dining table with a smile, then turned and walked to the bedroom door, unlocking the iron lock on the door: "Chen Chen, come out for dinner."