Chapter 002: Memory

Just as he now recalls what he did an hour ago, those memories vividly emerge in his mind, but the thoughts that have now surfaced are clearly those of another person

The sound of surprised screams accompanied by hurried footsteps echoed, and with a loud bang at the door, Zhao Xuan, who was slumped on the bed, suddenly opened his eyes wide, staring straight up at the ceiling, which was a pristine white.

However, it was unexpected that the person who hit this guy turned out to be quite conscientious. The police have already stated that the responsibility for the accident lies with Zhao Xuan, and there were witnesses who confirmed that he ran a red light while riding his bike. Who would have thought that this person not only took him to the hospital and covered all the expenses, but also transferred him to the intensive care unit

This job only requires familiarity with the local environment and the ability to endure hardship, which he meets. However, after more than a month, this kind of hardship has nearly overwhelmed a young person who has just graduated from school.

Why hasn't he woken up yet? It's been three days, and the doctor has already examined him; clearly, there is nothing wrong. At the time of the accident, the other car was not going fast and braked in time; it only knocked his car over.

What is happening? It's so cold

According to popular saying, he is as pure as can be, coming from a family with no money or power, raised in a single-parent farming household. He possesses no particular skills or abilities, has an ordinary appearance, and is even shorter than some women today, lacking in every aspect.

After complaining, Zhao Xuan quickly regained his composure, showing no signs of discouragement or retreat. Having already celebrated his 21st birthday and stepped out of the school gates, he recognized that during his time in school, it was his own indulgence that led to missed opportunities. Therefore, he must bear the consequences himself; this bit of hardship, whether he likes it or not, must be endured.

As soon as the car drove out, a sudden thunderclap echoed in the sky, startling occasional screams from both sides. However, Zhao Xuan remained unfazed and quickly rushed towards the next target

One hour later, on the streets of Shancheng.

Struggling to steady his body that was about to fall, Zhao Xuan instinctively hugged his head for the first time, then rubbed it vigorously. He looked around suspiciously; just moments ago, he had suddenly felt a gust of wind blow into his body, which did not dissipate. At the moment the cold wind struck, he felt a sharp pain in his head, as if something had exploded, accompanied by a chilling sensation that made him feel as if he were being frozen.

It is memory, this suddenly emerging entity, a fragmentary collection of memories

There is no rain, yet his delivery must continue

The dull and gloomy sky suddenly brought a wave of coldness, howling as it swooped down from above, like an invisible wind that blew fiercely, yet did not pass by, but instead penetrated into Zhao Xuan's body

This feeling is fleeting yet remarkably clear; even knowing he is on the streets during the day, Zhao Xuan still finds it somewhat eerie

Furrowing his brows and glancing around, Zhao Xuan suddenly froze, astonished to find that the pitch-black sky was gradually brightening, becoming increasingly luminous, and the dark clouds that enveloped the entire city of Shan were slowly dispersing

The memory of another person who is completely different from him

Zhao Xuan's body trembled again, and a look of horror flashed in his eyes. How could this happen? Why were there so many foreign thoughts suddenly appearing in his mind

"So what? Haven't you seen that uncle driving the Porsche? It's over 3 million yuan for one car, so why would he care about this little money"

Although the surrounding skyscrapers had already lit up their lights and the passing cars had their headlights on, Zhao Xuan, standing by the roadside, still felt that the day was terrifyingly gloomy

However, he did not expect that just as he was about to brake, a sudden pain shot through his mind, as if a chaotic mass of thoughts had exploded in his head. The explosion left Zhao Xuan momentarily blinded, and he sat dazed on his bicycle, unable to focus on braking, and, propelled by inertia, he dashed out into the street.

Bell

In a hazy state, Zhao Xuan suddenly became aware of scattered consciousness, and faintly heard intermittent words near his ear. He longed to open his eyes, but this action proved somewhat strenuous. After a considerable amount of time had passed, the body that had been lying motionless on the hospital bed suddenly twitched its fingers, seemingly indicating a trend towards awakening

Damn it, he muttered under his breath. As the traffic light at the intersection turned green, Zhao Xuan finally pedaled his bicycle forward, feeling a slight coolness only when he was speeding on the bike

Swish ... ...

I have been unconscious for three days. How could I have had such a severe headache? Was I ill? However, the doctors here have conducted numerous examinations, and I am not sick. As I silently pondered everything, waves of information suddenly surged into Zhao Xuan's mind like a tide.

Throughout the entire process, Zhao Xuan merely observed calmly, watching his body being tossed about repeatedly, for a long, long time afterward

Zhao Xuan, riding his bicycle, suddenly braked and looked around in astonishment

Moreover, that individual is not from Earth; this fragmented memory belongs to an ancient creature that grew up on the continent of Yuanwu and has lived for three thousand seven hundred years

It is quite strange, but also rather tragic. The one who came yesterday was his girlfriend, right? She looks decent, but she doesn't seem to care much for him. She came once after he had been in a coma for three days, stayed for just a few minutes and then left.

The unpredictable weather has left Zhao Xuan feeling somewhat overwhelmed. The sky suddenly turned overcast, yet it remained oppressively hot, with not a hint of wind. As a courier, Zhao Xuan's backpack on his bicycle is naturally waterproof, so he is not afraid of rain; however, if it does rain, today's tasks will undoubtedly be delayed

Boom

After being rejected in job applications time and again, and seeing that he was on the verge of not having food to eat, he truly could not bear to continue relying on his single father for support. Thus, he found a job as a courier, spending each day delivering and collecting packages across the city.

After the laughter subsided, a group of people hurriedly left the room. When the ward became quiet again, Zhao Xuan struggled to prop himself up with his arm at the edge of the bed and looked around.

Black

Quick, call a doctor

It is strange, how could one faint for three days and nights when there is clearly nothing wrong

After a few words, a doctor in a white coat lightly patted Zhao Xuan on the shoulder and said, "You should take a rest for now. If you need anything, just press this button"

At the next intersection, looking at the green light ahead, Zhao Xuan initially intended to ring the bell and rush through quickly. However, when he was still several meters away, he suddenly noticed the green light change to red, and he could only let out a helpless sigh

After a few minutes, the entire sky became completely clear, almost cloudless for a hundred miles. The enthusiastic sunlight poured down incessantly. Zhao Xuan could only shake his head helplessly and rode away on his bicycle

This dreadful weather, I can't imagine how dark I will be after a whole summer of this. Riding on his bicycle and cheerfully ringing the bell, Zhao Xuan couldn't help but feel a wave of complaints in his heart

Yet in Zhao Xuan's eyes, there was a sense of bewilderment

A car on the left, originally intending to pass through the intersection, suddenly made a sharp turn, producing a deafening screech of brakes on the road. However, it was too late. The vehicle brushed past Zhao Xuan, and with a loud bang, it knocked the young man, who was moving forward on his bicycle due to inertia, off his bike.

As the flush on her face quickly faded and her body remained extremely weak, a series of figures entered the ward from outside, swiftly approaching Zhao Xuan's side to begin a series of examinations and diagnoses

However, there is no way around it; who can blame oneself for not working hard during school? Coming from a rural, single-parent family, and being somewhat playful during my studies, I ended up repeating my senior year and only managed to get into a vocational college. After spending a couple of years in a two-year program, I had not even tasted the essence of university life before it came to an end. It was only after graduation that I realized I had achieved nothing and had no capital to speak of

"Are you awake? Are you really awake?" The pure white ceiling was soon replaced by a sweet and innocent face looking down from above, filled with surprise in her eyes

However, after he rubbed his head, his mind returned to a state of calm, and the splitting headache and chilling sensation disappeared. He looked left and right, finding nothing amiss; the streets in front and behind him remained tranquil, spacious, and empty

A figure in a white coat smiled and said, "Everything is fine, your condition is stable. You just need to stay in the hospital for observation for two days before you can be discharged"

The sky suddenly transformed from the blazing sun hanging high above to a dark, inky gloom just a few minutes ago. Thick layers of clouds drifted in from nowhere, enveloping the entire sky over the city of Shan. The whole city seemed to be immersed in twilight, as if a torrential downpour could occur at any moment

Almost simultaneously, a surprised scream suddenly echoed in the room, "Ah, he moved, he just moved his hand, he might be waking up!"

The road was still not crowded with pedestrians and vehicles, and the weather remained oppressively hot, even more so than an hour ago. Arriving at an intersection on his bicycle, Zhao Xuan frowned slightly at the red traffic light ahead, then looked up at the sky.

Furrowing his brow in contemplation of the events leading up to his loss of consciousness, he finally recalled that he was about to cross an intersection. The green light turned red, and he was supposed to brake, but suddenly a sharp pain shot through his head, as if something had exploded in his mind. Everything went dark before his eyes, followed by the sound of urgent braking, and then everything faded away.

Forget it, let's observe for a few days before discussing further. Mr. Zhang can be notified now

This is a very luxurious hospital room, not only spacious but also equipped with various facilities, almost comparable to a suite in a five-star hotel. If it weren't for the various instruments beside him, he would hardly believe that this is a hospital

In an instant, Zhao Xuan, who was still braking and stopped by the roadside, suddenly trembled, letting out a cold hiss from his mouth, nearly falling off his bicycle.

Intensive Care Unit? Vaguely recalling the scattered words heard before, Zhao Xuan was indeed astonished; had he been in a car accident and hit?

"I swear, it would be better to have the next rainstorm." Zhao Xuan looked at the sky in silence and muttered under his breath. The thick clouds that had just been so dense dissipated in just a few minutes; a bit of rain would be nice.

Hey, does that count as a girlfriend? The day before yesterday, he fainted, and I notified someone based on the contacts saved in his phone. He only came yesterday, and upon hearing that he had been in a coma for two days and still hadn't woken up, he turned around and left. Fortunately, he doesn't know; otherwise, if he had an accident and was still like this, I can't imagine how devastated he would be.

As one runs swiftly, the sky, already shrouded in ink, darkens even further; this moment of pitch black feels as if one is enveloped in a night where one cannot see their own hand, the darkness is suffocating.

He trembled on the spot, completely stunned.

Even the scorching sunlight once again shone down from the clouds, once more baking the entire street