Chapter 2: Awakening

After a period of nonsensical chatter, Zhang Fuyang and his companions were finally able to relax their nerves that had been tense for more than half a month, and they could finally enjoy a good night's sleep

Liang Qi awkwardly smiled, not expecting to be caught red-handed. He quickly took out a large Chinese bill and handed one to Lei Tian.

The meals have already been prepared, and the five of us are enjoying delicious food and drinks, primarily to reward the four for their hard work over the past half month

None of the four mentioned what happened that night, as they were genuinely concerned about affecting Lei Tian. If he were to faint again, they would have to bear the burden once more

The resurrected Lei Tian truly feels a sense of having survived a great calamity. Having experienced life and death, he now understands the preciousness of life. The gloom stemming from a failed confession has completely dissipated.

While lost in thought, Lei Tian did not notice that a peculiar transparent thread had emerged from his mind, reaching through the gap in the partition towards the sleeping Vice President Hao next door, as he harbored resentment towards him.

I said to Xiao Li, who are you listening to spreading rumors? Lei Tian is feeling quite frustrated; has he become famous now?

"Oh, isn't this Lei Tian? I heard you were hit by the flu, are you feeling better now?" The receptionist, Xiao Li, brightened up as she saw Han Tian walking out of the elevator and curiously asked.

"Mr. Fang has gone out and will probably return around two o'clock. Why don't you go to the guest room and wait there for a while?" Xiao Li shook his head and said

"On a stormy day, you, young man, have slept for more than half a month. People from your company called and said you need to go back to sign your resignation letter. Trouble never comes alone for you, huh?" After a hearty meal and drink, Li Hangong said indignantly

When Lei Tian woke up, it was already noon. Zhang Fuyang and the others had all gone to work. Looking at the familiar rental apartment, he felt a bit dazed, as if he were in a different world.

Hehe, brothers, I have prepared a good meal for you at hetushu.com, and to show my appreciation, I not only made a delicious feast but also discussed with the landlord to arrange some discounts. Lei Tian raised the rental agreement he had just signed, feeling quite pleased.

This old fellow actually has a key to their rental property and sneaks in by himself. If this gets out, who would dare to rent Liang Qi's place again

Upon inquiring, Zhang Fuyang and the others immediately lamented that the heavens were unjust, asserting that they would have to lower the price by at least three to five hundred in order to let that old fellow off the hook

At that moment, with a loud bang, the door of the rental apartment was opened. Lei Tian was somewhat puzzled; it was still noon, and Zhang Fuyang and the others had all gone to work. Could it be that a thief had entered?

"You guys are back, great, just in time for dinner," Lei Tian greeted, having already prepared the meal. Over the past half month, he had greatly relied on these four friends; otherwise, he would have likely been thrown out onto the street.

"It's nothing, a man of seven feet tall won't be without food to eat." Lei Tian replied nonchalantly upon hearing this

"Hey, which scoundrel is making a move? If there's an issue, our boss will handle it; don't target the second one." Lei Tian said with a laugh and a scold.

How unfortunate and tragic that even expressing one's feelings can lead to being struck by a meteor

Lei Tian has been here for over a month, and his interpersonal relationships are quite good. Seeing Xiao Li's regretful expression, he couldn't help but smile.

Lei Tian nodded slightly and walked towards the guest room. At this moment, it was the lunch break for the company employees. Most of the employees had either gone out for lunch or were resting in the break area, making Lei Tian's arrival rather inopportune

Xiao Li is about 18 or 19 years old, stands at a height of around 1.6 meters, and is a very lively girl. She always has a smile on her face and possesses a heart full of curiosity

Fortunately, he woke up today; otherwise, I fear that even Zhang Fuyang and the others would have been driven out by this old fellow. Those who rent out houses are particularly sensitive to issues of aging, illness, and death

Recalling Xiao Li's words from earlier, Lei Tian felt somewhat displeased. If it weren't for Deputy General Manager Hao's insistence, he feared he might have been directly dismissed.

However, now that he has awakened from his stupor, he will not easily let this unscrupulous landlord off the hook, just as Liang Qi would never allow them to stay an extra night if he were truly in a coma.

They were all preparing for how to handle Lei Tian's funeral, yet they did not expect that he would actually wake up

"You, you, you, do you know that scaring people can actually kill them?" The landlord, with his large head, pale lips, and greenish face, pointed at Lei Tian and began to curse.

But this is the reality

Liang Qi endured the pain of a rent reduction of 200, and Le De Lei Tian felt elated, exclaiming that the landlord is a truly good person

Upon hearing this, Lei Tian immediately understood what this old fellow was worried about. It was nothing more than having heard from someone that he had been lying down for more than half a month, fearing that someone had died in his rental property, bringing bad luck, which is why he had come to take a secret look.

That creature was quite bizarre; it entered his mind and parasitized there, relentlessly creating dreams for him. However, Lei Tian was a natural dreamless person, having never dreamed since childhood. The two were in a constant struggle, and in the end, that strange entity was exhausted to death within Lei Tian's head, which finally allowed him to awaken

In the afternoon, as Zhang Fuyang and the others entered with furrowed brows, they saw Lei Tian lounging with his legs crossed, smoking a Big White Shark cigarette, sitting on the sofa and watching the old second-hand television, and were instantly filled with surprise and joy

Landlord, thank you for your concern. It seems you are still a good person. Since you are a good person to the end, you see, we several recent graduates do not have much money. Could the rent be reduced a bit?

"Hehe, I was just joking with you, landlord. It's not time to pay the rent yet, is it?" Lei Tian laughed heartily, his gaze somewhat teasing as he looked at Liang Qi's room.

Others also deeply agreed that although Nanjing University is not considered a nationally renowned institution, that certificate is still quite valuable in the Nanning area

On the second day, when Lei Tian woke up, Zhang Fuyang and the others had already gone to work. With nothing to do, Lei Tian suddenly recalled Li Hangong's words from yesterday, which reminded him that he still had matters related to the estate to attend to

"Hehe, you've made it to the newspaper. I must say, you are quite unfortunate. By the way, you are here to resign, right? That day, Vice President Hao insisted on letting you go, and President Fang had no choice. You shouldn't blame her for that," Xiao Li said, expressing sympathy.

"This, Lei Tian, I heard you were ill, so I was worried and came to check on you. You know that your classmates all have to go to work, and no one is here to take care of you. What would happen if something were to happen to you?" Liang Qi's eyes darted around as she explained.

If this were to be exposed by Lei Tian, claiming that he unlawfully entered the tenant's room, then the reputation of Liang Qi's room would be tarnished, as who renting a house does not avoid such matters

"You little brat, you think you can just brush us off with a single meal? It's not that easy for you." Wang Bin, though small in stature, was quite strong.

The job I previously found is gone. Now that he has woken up, he must go back to give an explanation. Moreover, Lei Tian has worked for over a month, so he has at least some savings.

"Hey, landlord, what brings you here?" A faint smile appeared at the corner of Lei Tian's mouth as he suddenly exclaimed

On the third day of Lei Tian's coma, while he was at the library, the company called. Upon hearing that Lei Tian was unconscious and unable to work, they immediately turned hostile.

For more than half a month, he has been in a coma, but strangely, his consciousness has remained alert. He has been aware of what Zhang Fuyang and the others have done for him, but it is not through sight in the conventional sense; rather, it is from a unique perspective, as if his soul has left his body.

It is already quite fortunate to have salvaged a life this time. Now, Lei Tian is remarkably open-minded. One does not know until one has experienced it; Lei Tian truly reflects on the preciousness of life, especially his own.

Liang Qifang was taken aback, retreating two steps. His plump body shrank slightly as he assumed a defensive posture, only then noticing Lei Tian, who had opened the door.

"Cheng, you young man, your health is weak. Take a few days to rest before going out to look for a job. In Nanning, do we, from Nanda, really have to worry about not finding work?" Zhang Fuyang said with a smile

Although Zhang Fuyang and the others did not say anything, Lei Tian knew that during the time he was unconscious, the four of them had covered his expenses, using their own money for his medical fees

Next to the guest room is the office of Deputy General Manager Hao of the company, and it seems that this old fellow is sound asleep.

"What a good person, this little brat." Liang Qi Fang secretly cursed, knowing that there was a handle in Lei Tian's hands, and it was inevitable that some blood would be drawn. The students from Nanda are not to be trifled with; this group of mischievous boys might be up to no good.

Upon thinking of this, Lei Tian quickly got up. They rented a three-bedroom apartment, and Lei Tian lived in one of the rooms. He slightly opened the door, and through the gap, he immediately saw a middle-aged man sneaking around and peering in the living room. This middle-aged man was none other than their landlord, Liang Qi.

Where is Mr. Fang, Xiao Li

It was late at night. After taking a shower, Lei Tian lay in bed, his gaze flickering. Although Zhang Fuyang and the others did not mention it, how could Lei Tian forget what happened that night? It is often said that youth is filled with infatuation, and Lei Tian could certainly be considered infatuated. After secretly loving someone for four years, he finally confessed, only to be ignored and even criticized on the spot. If Lei Tian were to say he didn't mind, that would be impossible.

Now that he has violated this rule, if it gets out, it is likely that many vacant rooms will be seen immediately with no one renting them.

"Leitian, you son of a dog, you finally woke up, making us all anxious and terrified." Zhang Fuyang rushed over and gave Leitian a severe beating, and the other three did not let him off either. Their days had been extremely difficult lately; they were distracted at work and were even more afraid that Leitian might accidentally pass away, which would leave them utterly helpless.

Liang Qifang is a local resident. Several years ago, he acquired a large plot of land outside Nanning University and constructed multiple rental properties. However, the major landlords in this area primarily cater to students from Nanda University and recent graduates seeking nearby employment.

Five friends were playfully wrestling when they suddenly burst into laughter. Lei Tian woke up, and Zhang Fuyang and the others managed to escape a calamity.

After transferring several buses, around noon at twelve o'clock, Lei Tian, dressed casually, walked into Hantian Advertising Photography Co., Ltd.

Liang Qi was quite frustrated; how could he not understand the intentions of that troublesome kid? Generally speaking, once a house is rented out, the landlord does not have the right to enter without permission. This is the rule.

The meteor that struck beside him was peculiar; Lei Tian did not faint from being hit by the meteor, but rather from a strange creature that accompanied the meteor entering his brain.

Flipping through the newspaper in the guest room, Lei Tian felt utterly bored. Suddenly, a series of snores came from behind him, prompting Lei Tian to smile.

Leitendon was immediately taken aback, wondering how this matter had reached the company