Chapter 1, Rebirth in a Parallel World

Li Fan suddenly felt a bit weary of the hustle and bustle of this city. He decided to return home for a while to spend time with his parents, and then to carefully plan his future.

Well, there hasn't been much change in appearance. The reflection in the mirror shows a slightly thinner version of myself; while not particularly handsome, my features are well-defined and symmetrical. Especially the skin, which exhibits the distinctive healthy complexion typical of a man.

It seems that I have truly traveled through time

Li Fan's home is not located within the county seat, and it requires a transfer to another bus to reach it

The new book "Famous Martial Arts Masters: Leaves Fall Without a Trace" has been officially released

The protagonists of web novels who are reborn all change their destinies precisely because of their rebirth

Most of the passengers in the car are drowsy, while a few who are awake are each playing on their phones

He is 25 years old this year and has been working hard in the provincial capital since graduating from university. He is one of only three university graduates from his village, and his parents take great pride in him. Even now, when he returns to the village, the villagers greet him warmly, saying, "The university student has come back."

This completely calmed him down

The historical development of Huaguo is largely similar to that of previous eras, with significant differences emerging only after the late Qing Dynasty. The founding emperor of Huaguo overthrew the Qing Dynasty's rule and repelled various invaders, directly establishing the Huaxia People's Republic. Since then, it has been in a state of stable development. During the subsequent World War I and World War II, it played the role of a major power. Today, Huaguo stands at the forefront of the world in military, technology, and economic fields, being one of the top three strongest countries globally

The best choice to understand the world is undoubtedly the internet

On the minibus, I fainted due to a flash of white light. When I woke up, I didn't notice any changes; the bus was still the same bus, and the girl next to me was still the same girl. Yet, as soon as I got off the bus, I felt like the entire world was different.

The new singing sensation Li Fei has advanced to the ranks of second-tier stars

"Little Fairy Tale King" Yang Jie has officially joined Sunshine Children's Magazine Publishing House

This year's Poetry Conference will be held in the Magic City

Traveling through time is not unfamiliar to him; in his previous life, while reading online novels, he often encountered protagonists who traveled through time and were reborn

Immediately afterwards, Li Fan felt his consciousness becoming blurred, and soon he knew nothing at all

Could it be that this time, I have also become the protagonist

Thinking of this, Li Fan couldn't help but shiver: "Forget it, I won't think about these things for now. My head is all muddled, and I can't think clearly. It's better to go home first, have a good rest, and then carefully consider my future development. Since heaven has arranged for me to be reborn, I must not tarnish the reputation of this high-end profession of 'rebirth'"

Li Fan exclaimed while browsing the web, "What the hell is that damned white light?"

Fortunately, after two hours of buffering, Li Fan had transitioned from initial panic to calmness. Moreover, he confirmed through his mobile phone that his parents, relatives, and friends remained unchanged, just as in his previous life. His mother also knew that he was returning today, and everything was the same as in his past life.

Now, the heavens have arranged for my rebirth, which is likely a blessing I have earned from my past life. Although in my previous life, I did not even find a girlfriend, I possessed a healthy body and had family members who cared for me at all times. This cannot be considered anything less than a blessing.

He couldn't help but feel a bit excited; indeed, those who are reborn enjoy certain benefits

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Earth

But what about university students? After struggling in the provincial capital for so many years, their savings have never exceeded 20,000. Finally, after much effort, they managed to get into a large enterprise, only to be dismissed a few days ago just when they thought their fortunes were finally turning.

The current country is called the People's Republic of Huaxia, abbreviated as Huaguo. It remains the most populous country in the world, with a population of over 2 billion.

The first-line superstar Zhang Yuying's new song has received a lukewarm response, and she will shift her career focus to the film and television industry in the future

Because he caught his manager embracing a woman in an intimate manner, and that woman was not the manager's wife

Li Fan's hometown is located in San Sheng Village, Longshan Township, Taiping Town, Zixian County, which is a place of picturesque mountains and clear waters. The Baiyun Mountain behind the village is also somewhat famous in the county town, and occasionally, people from the city come to visit.

However, in smaller aspects, the historical development of China has some differences from its previous incarnations

Li Fan casually browsed through some news

If I were to replicate those classic works from my past life in this world, I wonder what it would be like. Wealth? Honor? Or would I be treated as a guinea pig, subjected to slicing and research?

Li Fan believes that as long as his family and friends are still around, no matter how the world changes, it is not frightening

As for the outcome, the manager casually found a reason and dismissed him

The four great classical novels are not present here

It is getting late, let's head home first

Before leaving the internet café, Li Fan specifically went to the restroom to check his reflection in the mirror

Heading home. Hmm, why do I feel like I have overlooked something very important

This is no longer Earth, but is called Blue Star

Moreover, this might be an opportunity to change one's life

For example, the mythological legends here are somewhat fewer compared to previous generations, and there are also fewer works in the "Book of Songs"

This is truly a clichéd plot twist

As he contemplated this, Li Fan suddenly felt a beam of white light shooting towards him from ahead. Before he could react, the white light had already entered his body and vanished without a trace

Zixian Passenger Transport Station

Here are Tang poems and Song lyrics, yet there are no masters of poetry such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, and Su Shi

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Is it really a time travel? It has been two hours since getting off the vehicle, and Li Fan still feels somewhat incredulous

On a certain highway, a minibus carrying over 20 passengers is in transit

Since it is the arrangement of heaven, Li Fan felt that he should first seek to understand this world

What he fears the most is that after traveling through time, his parents and loved ones will no longer be there. He cannot bear to imagine his elderly parents, helpless and lonely after losing him

Li Fan looked around at the unfamiliar celebrities on the billboards, listening to the strange songs coming from the street-side shops, feeling somewhat bewildered

Blue Planet

Online literature has not yet emerged; currently, the most popular genre is martial arts novels. Unfortunately, since the founding father of the new school of martial arts, Liang Sheng, put down his pen, no outstanding martial arts novels have appeared.

Li Fan increasingly realized that although Huaguo's technology and economy were advancing rapidly, it was relatively backward in terms of entertainment and culture. Whether in novels, songs, or films and television, there was a significant gap compared to his previous life

Although the name of the county has changed to Zixian, fortunately the names of the towns and villages have remained the same, making it easy for him to find the bus back home

Upon closer inspection, it is quite elegant indeed. Li Fan nodded in satisfaction

There are no renowned martial arts authors such as Jin Yong, Gu Long, or Liang Yusheng here either

Li Fan felt no drowsiness; he leaned lightly against the back of the chair, gazing out the window in a bit of a daze

In the internet café