Chapter 8

Cao Jing had always taken pride in his cleverness, yet it was only a second later that he clearly understood that without faith and willpower, all his clever schemes were merely castles built on sand, leaving nothing behind when the tide receded. His current ability to evolve, his little intelligence, and his belief that he could grasp his sister's emotions in dreams—everything crumbled before the gentle words "I am here".

One important reason is that the dormitory spaces for the naturalization class and the flood relief class are located quite far apart, positioned diagonally within the building structure. The physical distance has a significant impact on Cao Jing's abilities; he occasionally manages to capture dreams where Japanese serves as the language of thought, which have a different texture. If dreams in which Chinese is the language of thought are like an ambiguous and indistinct pool, then dreams in which Japanese is the language of thought are crisper.

For example

Ah... perhaps one day, you will also encounter someone who will leave you in awe.

In the long, dark confinement room, a sudden light flashed; the light bulb, which had previously had its filament broken, inexplicably lit up again. In that moment, Lei Xiaoyue noticed that Cao Jing had been seriously watching him in the darkness, as if he could see through the lightless room all along, which made the young man feel somewhat guilty.

"Did it succeed?!" Lei Xiaoyue exclaimed

In the moment when Cao Xueqing stood up in the dream to protect Cao Jing, Cao Jing suddenly felt a sense of "self-abasement." He felt deeply ashamed of his actions and considered himself utterly foolish and extremely shameless for causing Cao Xueqing to feel fear and pain—even if only in a dream.

You must first take an oath that you will not tell anyone

Have you ever had an idol

Jinshan Yujian appeared somewhat skeptical

Eh? Cao Jing raised his head, his mouth full of toothpaste

What does it have to do with me? Cao Jing displayed a moderate sense of innocence

Indeed. In my dream, I was running with Xiao Jing, who was constantly comforting me. If it weren't for Xiao Jing's calmness in the dream, I would probably have been killed by a madman with an axe.

"Yes. My relatives," Cao Jing said, feeling a slight constriction in his throat. He paused in the darkness for a moment before continuing, "There are many so-called 'relatives' in this world, and their existence is an insult to this term. The meaning of 'relatives' refers to a relationship where individuals care for one another, protect one another, and make sacrifices for one another. It is not merely a matter of blood ties; it is a spiritual contract, a promise. True relatives are the most precious things in the world."

That is a dream! It is not even a dream of mine

I once encountered a murderer, Cao Jing said, and a person held me, saying that as long as she was there, I would not be harmed. She said... everything would be fine. Then she protected me with her own body

Do you have the habit of taking a nap?

"I seem to have had a dream last night," said Cao Xueqing while brushing her teeth with her left hand in the morning. The three younger brothers simultaneously responded with an "mm," each appearing to be lost in thought.

"They probably got killed," Cao Xueqing said cheerfully, "You two are more of a hindrance than a help; dying would save food."

What I am about to say may lead to a significant misunderstanding, but I still want to say it... Could you sleep a little closer to me? During the afternoon nap?" Cao Jing said this with the spirit of courage and determination.

Cao Xueqing stood before him, bravely raising her hand, gathering the light of the night in her palm. The radiance shone brightly like the rising sun, instantly incinerating all the nightmarish filth within her sight. The bloodied axe-wielding murderer, the blood-soaked nest tower, the gloomy negative emotions—all of these were reduced to ashes before the pure light of her heart

Cao Yang finished brushing his teeth and gave Cao Jing's bottom a hard slap

No, I am not pointing at anyone. Cao Jing sighed, "Each of us has different circumstances, encounters with different people, and forms of fate. Among these fates, some are malevolent, while others are benevolent. The most important thing is to focus on being our best selves and not to blame heaven or others, as such complaints are of no use. When you cannot even manage your own affairs well, it becomes very difficult to seize those precious benevolent fates you wish to hold on to.

Wow. "Lei Xiaoyue sounds a bit shaken, "Is it really fake... She must really love you, right? m.hetushu.com.com

The contributions and returns between those I love and those who love me are far too disproportionate. " Cao Jing slowly shook his head, "To be honest, Classmate Xiao Lei, this is why I have been striving to surpass my own limitations and become a better person... I hope that one day I can be worthy of those who treat me well, rather than continuously hurting them.

After several exhausting nights, Cao Jing seriously considered that if he were to use this dream navigation technique again, he should choose a story with themes such as cotton candy or a little pony as the guiding coordinates

Have you ever encountered someone in your life whom you greatly admire, hold in high regard, and consider a role model

"I awakened my evolutionary ability," said Cao Jing. "At that time, my mental state could not hold up; it was purely a complete coincidence. It was not that the flood control team was looking for any excuse to engage with you. I absolutely did not intend to embarrass you. It was just that feeling surged up all at once, and I fainted. I have no idea what happened afterward during your fight."

Old Jiang said that one must take control of their own destiny in their own hands

I have a question that has troubled me for many years. Cao Jing murmured to himself, "It has even continued to trouble me to this day"

What kind of dreams do you usually have

The young man rubbed his eyes vigorously and discovered that the person sitting opposite him, Cao Jing, appeared exceptionally haggard upon closer inspection. There were three deep vertical lines etched on his forehead. Although this person looked young, it seemed as if he had furrowed his brow for forty years. The weight of memories had drained his energy, causing the calm and composed facade he previously wore to vanish, revealing the essence beneath the surface.

Tsushima Ikue is blinking rapidly, and her ability to accept the constantly changing new situation is still not very strong

Tsushima Ikue made a sound that was between spitting and sneering, similar to a "kek".

No. I believe that there is no one in the world who is worthy of another person's admiration

... ...

Cao Jing felt a severe headache, and he sighed deeply, saying: "This is completely different from what you mentioned, and for the sake of artistic creation, I have removed many trivial details (such as begging on one's knees) (just kidding, I didn't really) from hetushu.com, retaining only the general essence of the communication. Do not overthink it; I am sharing this with you not to encourage you to pursue women."

"Continue." Tsushima Ikue's body language indicated that she had shown a slight interest.

Do you mean my parents?" The voice from across the table, belonging to Lei Xiaoyue, carried a hint of disdain

"What do you think?" Lei Xiaoyue finally found an opportunity to switch roles, not just sitting there to listen to a lecture, but turning around to teach a lesson to the person opposite, "I can help you think about it."

Jinshan Yujing massaged her brow with delicate fingers, pondering for a while before sighing, "You know, your words sound quite outrageous... The main reason I haven't punched you in the face is my confusion, confusion over why someone would make such an unreasonable demand. Moreover, the one making this demand is none other than my friend Ajing, who previously played a trick on me and nearly disfigured me. This issue truly leaves me in endless confusion"

I will continue to tell the story

However, the dreams of these naturalization classes are too insubstantial, and Cao Jing has no way to conduct a thorough investigation

Initially, the burns on Tsushima Ikue's face were not particularly severe. After a week, the blisters on her face subsided, and she returned to her previous poised and capable youthful appearance

There are no such things as pop stars or actors

What?

"It has succeeded," said Cao Jing. "After all, the awakening of abilities is a rare occurrence, and it is truly uncommon for three to emerge from a single welfare institution."

What is the matter

Lei Xiaoyue seemed to shift his position on the chair across the table, and Cao Jing heard the sound of his chair being dragged in the darkness. Then the voice of the young man came through: "So, have you ever encountered someone you admire?"

This incident triggered an unexpected chain reaction. Cao Xueqing recounted this story to her female classmates, and as it spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred, for the next two weeks, every time Cao Jing attempted to enter someone else's dream, he was met with a multitude of similar nightmares, until he became completely immune to the tale of the silent killer wielding a knife and axe. Later, when he returned to the welfare home to visit Old Jiang, he accidentally discovered that this story had become one of the local urban legends, standing alongside the legend of the woman in white. However, each time it was recounted, the location of the events varied.

I am an orphan in a welfare institution. I have an older sister, I have two older brothers, I have some friends, and I also have a close friend whom I have known for a few days. I am Cao Jing, a young awakener

Deep water, behind the bright and cheerful exterior of Jin Island's Yujiang, lies a mind steeped in despair, sinking to the depths. The suffocating pressure is pulling Cao Jing down, compelling him to strive to escape the vortex's reach. However, it feels as if chains are bound to his feet, an insurmountable wall of reality standing between him and the water's surface

After crying in his sister's dream, Cao Jing began to search for Tsushima Ikue's dreams. However, he could not find Tsushima Ikue's dreams at all. He suspected that some people are naturally less prone to dreaming; every night after falling asleep, their fragments of memory scatter and cannot form a coherent dream.

Cao Jing felt as if he had been burned to ashes by this intense flame, yet at this moment, his mind became increasingly clear. He finally realized why Tsushima Ikue chose to study the history of naturalized citizens; she wanted to understand who she truly was, so that she could then comprehend what she was meant to do. Compared to his own meager existence, Tsushima Ikue was as powerful as her pride, and her sister was as strong as her gentleness. Tsushima Ikue was in pursuit of her true self, while Cao Xueqing was protecting her family... So what was I doing? Cao Jing asked himself, who am I really? Compared to his own meager existence, Tsushima Ikue was as powerful as her pride, and her sister was as strong as her gentleness. Tsushima Ikue was in pursuit of her true self, while Cao Xueqing was protecting her family... So what was I doing? Cao Jing asked himself, who am I really?

Cao Jing remained silent for a long time, his demeanor leading Lei Xiaoyue to feel that he did not wish to continue this topic

The reason I say this is because my ability is to see the dreams of others, and I can even enter their dreams to speak with them

After the light faded, Cao Jing found himself being held in his sister's arms, and he was crying, howling like a dog

"Boss, stop daydreaming," said Cao Yang while rinsing his mouth.

The lights have gone out again

Ikujiro Tsushima quickly realized the confused expression on her face. She shook her head and frowned, saying: "Why are you asking this? What does my dream have to do with you?"

Perhaps you have also sacrificed something for them

"Let's give it a try," Cao Jing insisted, "We can make it a little further apart. If it is just the two of us dreaming, then it should be more convenient for me to search."

There is nothing to worry about, I am here. said my sister

I X. "" Lei Xiaoyue said with great respect, uttering a curse, "I need to remember this trick. In just a few words, you made a girl who previously hated you to the bone obediently lie down next to you and sleep. I am truly impressed."

"Alright, a debt repaid with a debt. I think that even if you expose me, I would still consider it as settling the score with you." Cao Jing sighed, then looked directly into Tsushima Ikegawa's eyes (at that moment, Tsushima Ikegawa was slightly taller than him), "Do you remember the day I fainted? I had just awakened my abilities."

It seems very similar to the story that Xiao Jing told me last night, dreaming of a murderer breaking in, wanting to kill us one by one. Cao Xueqing's expression was serious, "However, the spare keychain in the security room is indeed a significant hidden danger. I see it hanging in such a conspicuous place every day, yet no one is watching it. Fortunately, in the dream, Xiao Jing protected me."

Your level is probably much higher than mine. Cao Jing was somewhat dissatisfied with Lei Xiaoyue; cynicism is a common flaw among young people. He did not expect every one of his goals to be that of a good student, but one must have something to strive for in life, and still believe in something that may seem a bit illusory

"Classmate Xiao Lei, why would someone treat a person as ordinary, common, and somewhat despicable as I am so well? I feel unworthy of those who have once made sacrifices for me."

I have a secret said Cao Jing this secret even my sister does not know

There is.

After the scar on Tsushima Ikki's face faded a few days later, Cao Jing approached to strike up a conversation, only to receive a cold glare in return

We have no way to take revenge on the boss, so we can only vent our anger on you. Cao Dan also punched him, saying, "Both of us have been killed, so isn't it fair to hit you once?"

"Wait a moment," Cao Dan asked with a sidelong glance, "The boss and Xiao Jing have run away, what about me and the second one?"

More than a decade ago, when Cao Jing first entered the dream of Tsushima Yujiang, he recognized it immediately. On the very night he was placed on the hospital bed, he had experienced this dream before. However, he could never associate that dream, overflowing with negative energy, with Tsushima Yujiang himself