Chapter 1 HELLO, World
The fruit shop owner, Aqi, exaggeratedly leaned back, his face full of disdain, and waved his hand saying: "No way, how could that be!"
The boss gazed at the young man's back until he could no longer see him around the corner
The supermarket owner simply stopped watching variety shows and started chatting enthusiastically with Aqi.
The supermarket owner felt puzzled upon hearing what Aqi said
Crash!
The school has already begun its summer vacation, and the children who are not afraid of the heat have made the streets livelier
At this moment, Han Jue's greatest desire is to find and review the history of this world
The boss is someone who has experienced the trials and tribulations of society, having encountered a variety of people. The youth is merely a bit strange, but not excessively so.
Aqi nodded slowly and mysteriously, wearing a look of "being on the right track"
Well, a few years ago there was a group, right? Sakura Country, Han Gao Country, Bay Province, and the Mainland, four places, one person selected from each place, and then they were put together to form a group. Oh, they were really popular back then, you must know about it.
Although it is only 9 o'clock, the sunlight has already begun to lose its gentleness
The supermarket owner nodded quickly: "I know, I know. Oh, don't tell me that young man is from that group. I know what those four look like!"
Strange, indeed
On the other side, after Han Jue exited the supermarket, eating snacks, he felt a great sense of relief internally
The unease of arriving in another world, the reluctance from a past life, all of this seems to have found a temporary resolution
The boss instinctively wanted to look at the young man's face again, but he found that the pair of eyes hidden beneath the young man's tousled hair was also staring directly into his own, with great intensity
The supermarket owner, under the blazing sun, was sweeping haphazardly in front of the supermarket with a broom
Just as the boss was still immersed in reminiscence, someone pushed the door and entered.
In July, when the weather becomes hot, people tend to become very lazy
I almost starved to death, but the snacks here are quite good, delicious. The owner just now probably doesn't recognize me, so I can still visit this supermarket in the future. However, the prices in this world are a bit high, I need to see if I can find a little stash when I go back
He returned home while eating along the way, back to this house where he had lived since waking up. Han Jue knew that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this should be his home in this world.
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The supermarket owner shifted his gaze back to the computer screen in front of him, and for a moment, only the soft, pure music played through the speakers filled the supermarket.
Moreover, those viewers who have watched a bit more of the series can actually discern the differences
This person is known to the supermarket owner; he is the owner of the boutique fruit store next door, Aqi
"Criminal Hunter", "Lawyer Xing", "New Yorkers in the Capital"
Upon seeing this, Han Jue could not even bother to chew the food in his mouth, merely staring blankly with his mouth slightly agape
Before me lies a bag full of food; the immediate priority is not to explore this room or to dig into the information I possess. The most important thing should be to collapse onto the sofa, eating while obtaining information about this world through the television
Although the color of the sofa appears unattractive and the style is quite ordinary, the quality is exceptional
On the television, a woman with her upper body bare has a clearly visible bone and flesh at the site of her severed arm.
Thank you
Hmm? Could it be that they are using counterfeit money?
Robber? Murderer? Police officer?
Han Jue-tai knows what it feels like to dance with shackles in a past life. Now, seeing the extent of the film and television industry in this world, the impact is no longer visual, but rather emotional.
It is somewhat like the feeling of standing at the threshold of a new world after first encountering the mysterious incantation of English letters combined with numbers in high school
Han Jue felt a surge of excitement, and he even had a sensation of tears welling up in his eyes
As for why there are hardly any books in this house, it is quite lamentable; Han Jue once doubted whether his previous incarnation was illiterate
Han Jue did not know how many days he had been there, but he remembered waking up in the bathtub. After crawling out, he felt dizzy and collapsed, falling into an unknown sleep for an indeterminate duration, ultimately waking up due to hunger. The panic of having changed bodies and the sense of crisis of being in a different world were not perceived immediately. Hunger has always been humanity's greatest enemy
In this case, those previous actions appear to be normal, as it is just a rather foolish celebrity
The young man clearly has a pair of long legs, yet he does not fully stride when walking, which is quite wasteful. The boss touched his own thick legs and let out a cold snort
Having seen many customers coming and going on a regular basis, this strange one is the first of its kind I have encountered, and yet I cannot quite articulate what makes it so peculiar. It appears to be an unsophisticated bumpkin, yet its attire and manner of interacting with others do not seem awkward or out of place
The young man did not seem to intend to speak to the boss and walked straight inside
Just as Han Jue's emotions were surging.
A beautiful mouse
The young man, after expressing his gratitude, did not immediately pick up the bag and leave. Instead, he opened a packet of chips on the spot, took a piece, placed it in his mouth, and savored it for a moment. He then nodded slightly, before picking up the bag and walking out while eating.
Then Aqi's face radiated with brilliance as she looked at the supermarket owner with shining eyes and said
The young man in the screen is leaning forward, carefully examining one snack after another, occasionally picking up a snack in his hand and scrutinizing the words on it.
The doorbell suddenly rang
Han Jue widened his eyes. Despite being mentally prepared, he realized at this moment that his judgment of this world was still flawed. He originally thought it was merely a change of form without substance, but unexpectedly, in certain aspects, it was a complete overhaul.
As for why it is determined that this world is not the original world, after Han Jue stepped out, the vehicles on the road, the architectural styles, the clothing of passersby, and the unfamiliar yet seemingly familiar packaging on the shelves with strange brands all conveyed to Han Jue that he was an outsider in this world
This is simply the greatest treasure for a secluded residence
This is a satire of the judiciary, a satire of the manipulated public opinion, isn't it
The supermarket owner just opened the supermarket here this year. Upon moving in, he heard that the affluent community next door is home to many well-known and promising individuals, including several celebrities. Although the owner considered how to handle the situation when celebrities came in—whether to treat them as ordinary people to maintain stability or to take the opportunity to ask for autographs and photos for future bragging rights.
Uncertain whether it was due to the attention from the boss, the young man soon ceased his observation and brought over a shopping basket filled with snacks and canned instant food
The boss, while calculating accounts, glanced at the young man who was less than 1 meter away from him, noticing that the young man's gaze seemed to scrutinize everything with great intensity— the program paused on the computer, the QR code for mobile payment, and even when it came time to pay, he took out the money from his wallet and examined it several times before putting it back.
Isn't this too exaggerated? Is this still not our country?
Despite the young man possessing a face that does justice to a model's physique, the supermarket owner decided not to invest any more attention in this young man, who might have a somewhat peculiar mind
Then, be a proper homebody
To thoroughly explore all cultural products of this world
The glass door was pushed open, and the warm air, accompanied by the noise from outside, suddenly surged into the cool supermarket
After the young man entered, his head quickly swayed left and right, his gaze rapidly and briefly scanned back and forth, resembling a vigilant sewer rat.
This individual is truly a rare sight to behold
In his previous life, Han Jue spent a period of time as a screenwriter, which was neither long nor short. However, there is no doubt that his professional habits lead him to view a film or television work from a perspective that differs from that of the average audience.
The "Good Cheap Supermarket" is by no means a chain store, but it is located in a prime area with a high foot traffic. Merely being adjacent to this affluent community and attracting the residents with high-end products ensures that it has no worries about its business.
No, it is real money. What is this kid trying to do
The iron roller shutter was pushed up, making a noise that caused bystanders to frown
I did not expect to see him today, I can only say it is half of him. It is said that referring to someone as a has-been star is merely an exaggeration of the other party, as a joke within the entertainment industry, he is someone who is frequently listed on negative rankings every time they are compiled Tsk tsk tsk
The male protagonist in the television show coldly articulated the guidance of public opinion in the courtroom
The boss, acknowledging his own shortcomings, quickly averted his gaze
Can the scale of this crime scene be this large
The boss hummed the tune he heard from the music talent show he watched last night, sitting back at the counter to prepare to carefully watch the music program from last night again, while also starting today's business
A Qi rested his arm on the counter, twisting his neck to watch the direction in which the young man had disappeared alongside the supermarket owner, saying:
Oh, oh, oh! I remember now! That kid was the one who foolishly switched jobs just a few days before debuting, right?" The supermarket owner exclaimed in surprise.
This is no different from witnessing the realization of what one has longed for in a dream, even if this world resembles a parallel universe
Enjoying the cool breeze of the air conditioning, eating food, and lying on the sofa
I do not know what is going on
Upon hearing this, Aqi looked at the supermarket owner in surprise, with an expression that seemed to say, "You don't recognize this?" However, he quickly realized, "Oh, you just arrived this year, so it's understandable that you wouldn't know.
I remember he was originally the most formidable one, tsk tsk tsk, and now he has become like this
The boss mumbled like this, shifting his chair and looking at the surveillance screen
Foreigners as protagonists in domestic dramas
However, this leisure was soon disrupted with the broadcast of television content
After confirming that there was no food in the house, that this world used Chinese, that there was money in his wallet, and that the key could open the door, Han Jue endured his hunger and impatiently took the first step to explore the outside world
This is impressive; several foreigners are speaking reliable Chinese in the bustling environment of China, and their lip movements match perfectly. The scenes on the screen, the attire of the people, the architectural styles, and the ambiance of the city are all things that Han Jue has never seen or heard before.
Do you know ?
Are you not afraid of being caught in the act of indulging in something forbidden
Time passed, and both songs on the boss's computer had ended, yet the young man had not appeared. There are two possibilities: difficulty in making a choice, or he is engaged in some clandestine activity.
However, after asking the surrounding business owners, it became clear that no one had seen a single celebrity over the years, thus eliminating this unnecessary worry and unrealistic thought
The newcomer is a young man dressed in a pure white T-shirt and ash gray casual trousers
The boss, wearing headphones, glanced up briefly.
There is no bag on the person, the pockets show no abnormalities, and there are currently no suspicious behaviors