Chapter 0001: The Mysterious Black Sphere

A black bead, the size of a marble, simply fell from that crevice

Then, the young girl seemed to suddenly remember something and said with a hint of playful annoyance: "Also, in front of so many people, do not call me Xuanxuan so affectionately!"

"Little rascal, what nonsense are you talking about? Didn't we just meet yesterday? Besides, I only took sweet vinegar out for a walk and to practice the violin a bit, it's not as you say!" Nie Yuxuan said with a wrinkled nose, expressing her dissatisfaction.

This utterly miserable black ball swayed unsteadily, teetering as it floated a meter or two, before falling onto the grass. Then, as if it had exhausted all its strength, it rolled forward a few times with a series of jolts and bumps.

The Husky that had been pulled over suddenly brightened up, leaping directly onto the young man, joyfully rubbing against him and licking with its tongue.

little rascal

While speaking, he violently tugged at the Husky's leash and ran away in a manner that suggested he was fleeing in panic

An adult husky, with a long dog leash still tied around its neck, is lying on the grass, stealthily crawling forward. Judging by its focused expression, it is evident that all its attention is captivated by the dancing foxtail grass not far away.

The young boy clearly exhibited the same behavior as the previous husky; his body trembled, and he collapsed completely, lying flat on the grass.

The Husky was up to its usual antics, and the girl was too lazy to bother with it. As she bent down to pick up the dog leash, preparing to pull the Husky away, she suddenly noticed a boy lying on the ground, prompting her to stop with a surprised "eh".

At that moment, a woman's voice called out: "Sweet and sour!"

Has one second or two seconds passed

The drowsy husky suddenly jumped up, baring its teeth and howling wildly, displaying a fierce demeanor as if it were about to attack an enemy. However, after snapping at the air a few times, it came to its senses, turned around in a full 360 degrees, tilted its head, and let out a confused "awoo".

Driven to madness, the young man suddenly felt a moment of doubt, as he inexplicably sensed that he had been reborn, as if there was no sense of surprise at all, but rather an illusion that he was meant to be reborn all along

At this moment, the sun is shining brightly, and a gentle breeze is blowing, making it an ideal time to bask in the sun

Shaking his head, the young man eagerly opened WeChat to browse the chat history with a few particularly important people. Then he clicked on the phone, cleared his throat a few times, and forced himself to regain his composure. Once the call connected and he heard the familiar and nostalgic voice on the other end, he feigned cheerfulness and asked: "Dad, when are you and Mom coming back? I miss you both so much! Oh, it's not that I don't have money, I just miss you! Even though we've only been apart for a few days, it's fine, it's fine, you two enjoy your trip. The summer vacation is long, so go visit more places. I can take care of myself..."

The husky turned its head and immediately stuck out its tongue, happily running over to nuzzle against the person's beautiful legs

Chen Haoran was originally venting his feelings in a relaxed manner, but when a cute little girl holding a balloon timidly took out a handkerchief and hesitantly offered it to him while looking at him, he felt completely awkward

This is a young girl wearing a dress, holding a violin in her hand

Blue Star, Eastern Time Zone, Chaocheng Cultural Park

The young man hurriedly pulled up the calendar. Upon seeing the date on the calendar, he was momentarily stunned, then uncontrollably burst into laughter: "Hahaha, it is indeed July 25, 2019! It is truly during my summer vacation at the age of 16! I have really been reborn back to 16!"

The boy turned his head to look in the direction where the girl had disappeared, his expression a mix of conflict. Finally, he sighed and said: "Sigh, although I really want to stay by your side, you already said we just met yesterday, and now we meet again. If I were to cling on, I fear it would scare you away. Being too enthusiastic is not appropriate, so I suppose I should endure it for now. After all, there is still time"

This caused the husky, which was ready to strike, to roll its eyes back, its body going limp, and it collapsed onto the ground, losing consciousness.

Chen Haoran, chatting with his parents with a smile, maintained a lighthearted tone, yet tears silently streamed down his face

Indeed, the screen has been unlocked

While murmuring to himself, the young man fumbled around on his body for a moment and only managed to pull out a mobile phone. With trembling fingers, he tapped the screen and saw the password entry field. After a brief hesitation, as if he were about to verify something, he entered the password he was accustomed to using

At this moment, this dogtail grass is being held in the mouth of a handsome young man, who is lying on the grass with his legs crossed, eyes closed, enjoying the sunlight

The young boy dodged a few times, while pressing down on the husky and stroking its head, he wiped his face and grinned, saying: "Indeed, sand got into my eyes. Xuanxuan, long time no see. Did you come to this public place specifically to showcase your violin-playing beauty again?"

And like one who has exhausted all strength, it unexpectedly came into contact with the body of the young man who was unaware that he had narrowly escaped a calamity, and then, like a long-awaited rain after a drought, it entered the young man's body with great difficulty yet with remarkable swiftness

As the tears of the young boy silently slid down, it startled the young girl greatly. Instinctively, she hid behind the husky while anxiously asking, "Why are you crying? Did sand get in your eyes?"

Nie Yuxuan was so embarrassed that her face turned bright red, stamping her foot and scolding, "You rascal! Stop saying such things! Tian Cu, ignore this scoundrel! Let's go home!"

He raised his eyes again to survey his surroundings, seeing the towering bronze statue of the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow standing in the center of the park, then glancing at the vast artificial lake not far away, and finally looking at a series of concrete-built land sailboats, he couldn't help but murmur: "Indeed, this is the cultural park of Chacheng"

Fleeing in a panic, Nie Yuxuan turned around and could no longer see Chen Haoran's figure, so she paused. Pouting, she said to the husky wagging its tail beside her: "Sweet vinegar, that little rascal is really too much. I only asked him not to call me 'Xuanxuan' so intimately in public, and he just said some embarrassing things. It's really annoying, isn't it? Let's ignore him from now on."

Although the husky continued to want to peek at the expression on the boy's palm, on the other side was the soft and gentle command of its owner. Coupled with the pull of the collar around its neck, it naturally followed its owner away with a cheerful demeanor

As the young man spoke, he suddenly let out a sound and covered his head. It took him a while to recover, and then he blinked in confusion, murmuring: "Strange, it feels like a large part of my memory is missing..."

Suddenly, in the space above the head of the husky, several strands of lightning flickered, and then a palm-sized crack abruptly opened up.

The black bead struck the husky's forehead without any obstruction and then, without pausing, directly penetrated into the husky's head

Has two or three seconds passed?

The husky nodded vigorously, but just at that moment, both the husky and Chen Haoran were taken aback simultaneously, as a crisp sound of "ding" unexpectedly resonated in their minds, and then a screen appeared before their eyes

Chen Haoran looked up in confusion towards the source of the voice, and there stood a girl, radiant in the sunlight, smiling brightly. Upon seeing the familiar face and smile from deep within his memories, Chen Haoran felt a surge of emotion in his heart, and tears flowed uncontrollably down his cheeks

The black bead struggled to emerge from the forehead of the husky. However, the once perfectly round black bead now appeared tragically disfigured; not only had its color turned somewhat grayish-white, but its surface was also pockmarked. Even more unfortunate was the fact that a full one-third of its volume had been gnawed away by some unknown entity

At this moment, while she was avoiding the Husky's nudging, she was also rubbing and patting the Husky's head, playfully scolding, "Didn’t I tell you to stay aside and enjoy watching your sister play the violin?"

Woe is me, there is no justice in this world! My childhood sweetheart actually does not allow me to call her Xuanxuan! It must be remembered that we once bathed together, slept together, and shared the same pillow and bowl! Now that we have grown up, she has completely forgotten the past! I cannot go on living!" The young man immediately covered his face and wailed, causing the Husky beside him to be filled with curiosity, wanting to peek at the expression hidden beneath his hands.

Just as the husky began to slightly raise its rear, preparing to launch a swift attack on that dog tail grass, a horrific tragedy was about to unfold

The girl walked away, and only then did the boy slowly lower his palm. It was evident that he was truly in tears, yet there was not a trace of sorrow on his face. Instead, his eyebrows danced with joy: "Xuanxuan, how wonderful it is to meet you again in your youth, still so proud, still so lively, still so radiant. Has my rebirth been successful? ... ... "

As Nie Yuxuan was teasing Chen Haoran, in the moment their eyes met, she felt an inexplicable flutter in her heart. The gaze was beyond description; in that instant, this familiar youth surprisingly evoked an intense sense of unfamiliarity, yet he possessed an indescribable charm.

Chen Haoran suddenly sat up, gasping for breath, his eyes scanning the surroundings in confusion. Before he could gather his thoughts, a voice beside him spoke: "Little rascal, were you having a nightmare? It's quite strange that you could even fall asleep on the grass."

The husky was excitedly circling around the girl, barking loudly, as if wanting to tell her something, yet unable to express it.

A name that is both familiar and distant, similarly, that voice is also so familiar yet strange