Chapter 2, A Different World

Ah, the clearly defined Qingshan City! I remember that after it was developed for tourism, the entire city displayed banners proclaiming - "Qingshan City, a place you won't want to leave once you arrive!"

Yang Xia is undoubtedly the class flower, and she grew up in the same compound as Cheng Ran and Yu Xiao.

However, what kind of monsters and demons is the "Shanhai City" that has emerged out of nowhere?

Isn't it the Fortune Star Hotel? The Fortune Star Hotel Group, a Fortune 500 company, has recognized the opportunity for Shanhai City to enter the national tourism city market and has specifically developed this hotel... The founder of the hotel, Mr. Ernest Henderson, was born in 1887 in Chestnut Hill, a town not far from Boston, Massachusetts. He later established the Fortune Star hotel brand, which became the first chain hotel group to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1945, achieving remarkable success to this day... The founder of the hotel, Mr. Ernest Henderson, was born in 1887 in Chestnut Hill, a town not far from Boston, Massachusetts. He later established the Fortune Star hotel brand, which became the first chain hotel group to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1945, achieving remarkable success to this day...

Listening to this strange yet familiar introduction ...! ... For those in the later generations known to Cheng Ran, this is indeed the authentic Sheraton Hotel ...! But what is going on ... ...

I have been reborn!

He did not wake up

Isn't that a bit too melodramatic

After a long while, Cheng Ran felt as if her heart was about to leap out from her throat.

He vaguely remembers a biography he once read, which mentioned that the founder of the Sheraton Hotel, Henderson, had a mother of German descent, and according to German customs, children born on Sundays are considered lucky stars. Thus, Henderson was also nicknamed "Lucky Star" in his childhood. ... Later, when he established the hotel, if it had not started with "Sheraton" ...! ... then the name of this Lucky Star Hotel would have been immediately explained!

If we say that the reborn present world is a single realm, then Cheng Ran, who has already transcended the "three realms," after the brief conflict, comes back to his senses, falling into a deeper shock. Even the earnest words of advice from his deskmate beside him are disregarded.

Cheng Ran was initially bewildered by this name. In preparation for the high school entrance examination, the local education bureau typically issues standardized test papers and invites some teachers to create mock exam questions, with the test papers being named after the local area.

After a moment of daze, Cheng Ran tentatively inquired, "So... what is the name of our country?"

On the wall of red bricks and white tiles, it is written: "Promote civility, establish new customs, maintain hygiene, and everyone is responsible"

Now, such good fortune has befallen Cheng Ran, who feels as if she has encountered a miraculous enlightenment. Whether it is winning hundreds of millions in the lottery, or jumping off a cliff to discover seventeen or eighteen extraordinary secret manuals, or perhaps opening a wardrobe to find a goddess hidden inside—well, what on earth is the latter... In any case, all the luck in the world seems to pale in comparison to this.

Alright, take a step back, quickly wake up...

Hmm? Cheng Ran rubbed his temple

Those trees, those bricks and tiles, those intricate outlines of cities and distant mountains, as well as the broader things beyond the mountains, all appear similar yet have long since departed from the orderly functioning of the world

Just as Cheng Ran was thanking God, thanking Allah, and expressing gratitude for a myriad of extraterrestrial technologies, he suddenly caught sight of a corner of the simulated midterm exam paper peeking out from the books on the desk

The English teacher revealed a hint of dissatisfaction, but continued with the lesson

To speak frankly, she does not dislike Cheng Ran, and even harbors some fondness for him. However, she is quite dissatisfied with the overly relaxed and easygoing attitude that Cheng Ran possesses.

Everyone wishes that it would be wonderful if they had the opportunity to start their life over again

Cheng Ran searched frantically in all directions, like a bird with a malfunctioning pineal gland, suddenly realizing that it had lost its way in unfamiliar territory, anxiously trying to find a landmark

This is indeed a middle school classroom

No response

Thus, he returned to the classroom on the eve of his junior high school graduation... Therefore, just now, he truly exposed the immoral character of Butcher Li in person, shouting that he had a "heart of a snake and scorpion," and even made a bet with him, wagering his future as the price, that he would score high enough to meet the admission cutoff for a first-tier high school in the high school entrance examination!

There are no changes in the details

Cheng Ran suddenly thought of something, as if struck by a jolt of electricity

To put it bluntly, Cheng Ran is aimless and muddled. However, today he actually confronted Li the Butcher face to face, leaving Yang Xia in a state of astonished bewilderment, just like the other students.

The interlude quickly passed, and normal classes resumed. Regardless of the turbulent external circumstances, with the winds howling and the waves crashing, Cheng Ran remained immersed in her own restless heart.

Cheng Ran hurriedly flipped through that history book; although it was only one volume, it still stirred tumultuous waves within his heart

Why is that hotel called "Fortune Star"

The sunlight still shines on his face, and the trees outside rustle in the wind. The weather remains hot, and the layered, piercing pain in his palm radiates with an undeniable intensity. Rumors about him are spreading rapidly throughout the grade.

That is not correct either. From here, looking beyond the surrounding wall, there are indeed several residential buildings. Those old-style buildings remain unchanged, just as they were in the past.

He originally thought that his rebirth would take him back to the middle school of his original world. However, it now appears that the world he once knew seems to have experienced a slight deviation at some point in history, resulting in different changes.

In another corner of the classroom, Zhang Xiaojia said to a beautiful girl beside her, "Yang Xia, your childhood friend is really too much to handle!"

Yu Xiaoru introduced Cheng Ran with great familiarity, in fact, these are all introductions from various major media outlets in the city following the opening of the Fuxing Hotel. Many people take pride in being able to recite this hot information verbatim.

Keyang Xia knew that his grades were terrible... Cheng Ran actually dared to bet with Li the butcher. It is the knight who has the strength to rescue the princess and charge towards the dragon, while it is the foolish Don Quixote who rides a lean horse to challenge the windmills. It is important for a person to have self-awareness. If someone lacks even this basic self-awareness, focusing only on putting on a brave front and pretending to be a hero by challenging the teacher, then that is true foolishness.

It is real! Everything is real!

This is not the main point. The main point is that Cheng Ran's hometown is Qingshan City!

Fortune Star

This is not a dream

Her impression of him has plummeted sharply, almost to the point of breaking the line of goodwill that has been established over the years

However

The history in the history books is generally similar to the history he knew in his previous life. It is also a nation that was established by a country that suffered greatly from oppression. While the overall direction is the same, there are differences in specific details. Cheng Ran was not an expert in historical studies in his previous life, so he cannot articulate many distinctions. However, it is evident that many names and laws familiar to him from his previous life have all changed. Hmm, the New People's Republic of China... the overall direction is the same, but there are differences in specific details. Cheng Ran was not an expert in historical studies in his previous life, so he cannot articulate many distinctions. However, it is evident that many names and laws familiar to him from his previous life have all changed. Hmm, the New People's Republic of China...

Cheng Ran suddenly fell silent, and this interruption caused the English teacher to pause for a moment. Consequently, countless pairs of eyes turned to look at him, and Cheng Ran had already become the class's giant panda

He gazed out the window; this was the third floor. Outside the building stood an old locust tree planted on the right side of the teaching building, which had accompanied them throughout their three years in junior high. Some windows had newspapers affixed to them by students sitting by the window to avoid the harsh sunlight.

But he suddenly woke up and became aware of a huge and absurd fact

Found it, the hotel is there

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaojia's words, Yang Xia slightly furrowed her brows and said, "Please understand that we cannot be referred to as childhood sweethearts; can you stop making such nonsensical claims!"

It also includes the ... that comes rushing towards us ... . ... Shanhai City

Then, let's fast forward to the part about getting into No. 1 High School!

Li Zhan almost stormed out, and when the door slammed against the frame with a loud bang, Cheng Ran sat back down in his chair, his hand resting on the desk that bore the marks of time, and he spoke softly

Regarding Cheng Ran, she has always been somewhat conflicted. Over the years, Cheng Ran's care for her, even the excessive concern he has shown, has not gone unnoticed by her

The title boldly states: "Shanhai City High School Examination Simulation Paper"

The New China Republic where the people are the masters! Yu Xiao directly threw a history book and said with irritation, "It's time to take your medicine!"

In the more distant urban area, there should be the landmark Sheraton Hotel of Qingshan City. In this era, it should have been built for less than a year, and it is the most luxurious hotel in Qingshan City. The people of Qingshan take pride in it, and at the time of its completion, the media throughout the city reported on it with great fanfare

A vague sense of foreboding began to envelop Cheng Ran, as if he had fallen into a deep sea with immense water pressure, rendering his eyes and ears closed off

even to the point of feeling somewhat disappointed

He pulled out the exam paper, examined it carefully, then took out the backpack from his drawer and searched it meticulously for more items. Whether it was the test booklet issued by the school or the personal information written on the cover of the books, they all bore the inscription "Shanhai City No. 1 High School, Cheng Ran"

Shanhai City Shanhai City Shanhai City

Shanhai City

Has the entire school been moved by a powerful being? Or have we entered the realm of the main deity ourselves

"What is wrong with you today... Are you sick..." Yu Xiao looked at him with suspicion