Chapter 1: The Modified World

This is too unscientific

Zhang Ye hurriedly got out of bed and pulled open the curtains, only to see that everything outside seemed to be changing simultaneously. The two rows of old poplar trees by the roadside had vanished, replaced by a flowerbed. In the distance, a tower had transformed into a flat building, now only six stories high. Several originally gray towers had not only shifted slightly in position, but their staircases had also changed to a mix of brown and white!

Then, Zhang Ye witnessed an astonishing scene

Zhang Ye felt slightly awkward, "Landlady, what brings you here?"

What is all this about

Drip

After quite a while of persuasion, I finally managed to send the landlady away. About ten minutes later, Rao Aimin, dressed in her pajamas, returned without knocking and directly used her key to open the door

It is haunted

Zhang Ye said: "Haven't you noticed that I haven't had breakfast for several days? I really don't have enough money."

The divine song "Tante"? Mo Yan's novel? Beethoven's piano piece? The movie "Transformers"? The variety show "The Voice of China"? The famous painting "Mona Lisa"? All gone! It seems that all of these have been randomly altered by that unknown game, which is the only reward I, as the sole player, have drawn from the game. But how has reality turned into a game?

One second

At this moment, there was a loud knocking at the door, the sound was quite strong, undoubtedly made by someone banging their hand forcefully against the door panel

Countdown

Note: The background of the real world has been randomly modified to achieve theoretical balance

Rao Aimin did not listen, "No way!"

Walking down the street, Zhang Ye looked left and right, discovering that the scenery along the way was both familiar and somewhat strange. He did not recognize any of the celebrities featured in the advertisements on the bus stop light boxes, and he had never heard any of the hottest pop songs playing at the entrances of various shops. Thus, while walking on the once-familiar streets, he felt an extreme sense of discomfort, sensing that he did not belong in this altered world. Many things had changed, or rather, this was no longer the world that Zhang Ye had known before.

Ding ding ding

Can hitting one's head against the wall produce a magical little mushroom that makes him grow larger

The hosting industry no longer has figures like He Jiong and Xie Na

It is simply overwhelming; many things in the room are undergoing changes

The diva Zhang Yuanqi's new song has once again met with failure, and her focus may shift towards the film and television industry in the future

The realms of traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, and oil painting, both domestically and internationally, no longer include figures such as Qi Baishi and Pablo Picasso

Wu Bang's latest film "White Lady" has surpassed 500 million in box office revenue

The music industry is without figures such as Eason Chan and Jacky Cheung

Rao Aimin glanced at him and scoffed, "You? A host? Spare me. With your image and height, who would even notice you in a crowd? You spend all day chasing your star dream, do you think becoming a celebrity is that easy? If anyone could be a host, I would dare to go on the Spring Festival Gala tomorrow!"

Yesterday, the world-renowned painter Dako's work "Blue Sky" was auctioned in the United States

The coin lands - heads up

Zhang Ye was taken aback and quickly said: "Thank you, I understand."

"Contra" or "Super Mario"

Of course, there are also things that have not changed; some important historical figures, the global landscape, and social environment remain fundamentally the same. The Master Kong instant noodles on the table are still Master Kong, and LV is still a world-renowned brand. A significant portion of things has not been altered. Is this what is referred to as "random"?

In the morning at home, Zhang Ye, who had just woken up, was still puzzled about the dream he had last night. While yawning, he casually turned on the TV to watch the news. Suddenly, he noticed a silver ring on his left pinky finger, which was clearly not his own. He desperately tried to take it off, but it wouldn't budge. Moreover, when he rubbed his hand over the surface of the ring, a touchable virtual screen popped up, displaying a line of text in the same font as in his dream—"Game Ring Activated, Newbie Reward Package 'Random Modification of Reality Background' Ready for Distribution." This was clearly not his own possession, and despite his efforts to remove it, he found it impossible.

It is already August, yet the air remains so hot and restless

Upon seeing Zhang Ye at home, Rao Aimin let out a loud shout, half-smiling and half-serious, saying: "Are you playing hide and seek with me? I've been knocking on the door for so long and you haven't responded? Are you pretending to be dead?"

Two seconds

Zhang Ye, having graduated from a prestigious university, certainly could not easily accept such a reality. What era is this? It is no longer the old society plagued by demons and superstitions. Superstition only harms people; even elementary school students understand this. Everything must be based on science, and one must firmly believe in the power of science. Thus, with a solemn expression, Zhang Ye respectfully took out a one-yuan coin from his pocket and sincerely flipped it into the air, saying, "If it lands on heads, it indicates that this world has indeed had its background altered by a game; if it lands on tails, it means everything is a lie."

Zhang Ye guessed who it was but pretended not to hear

Everything has changed

A woman in her thirties walked in, strikingly beautiful, to the point where the word "beautiful" might not suffice to describe her. For instance, she had clearly just washed her hair, with a white towel wrapped around her head, yet her stunning features were impossible to conceal. Her figure was exceptional, and her skin exuded a remarkable elasticity, giving off a very sharp impression. However, this beautiful woman, only those who have interacted with her for some time would come to understand her sharp-tongued side. She could be as acerbic as one could imagine; otherwise, how could she still be unmarried at her age? With a mouth like hers, most people would find it unbearable.

After the person knocked a few more times, the sound of the key echoed, and the door unexpectedly opened

It is unscientific

Zhang Ye scrutinized the newcomer, thinking to himself that the world had changed, yet the landlord remained the same landlord he had always known

The capital city

Zhang Ye exited after taking the elevator down

Zhang Ye said with a bitter smile: "Please grant me a few more days; I truly have no money at the moment. I will repay you as soon as I find a job"

Zhang Ye lamented, "You are aware of my situation. The rent I previously paid you was all from my New Year's money. This is all the money I have left. If you want me to leave, I will have no choice but to go back home and live with my parents. I just graduated from university and moved out to become independent, and now you want me to return? Where would I put my face? Auntie, you see that this row of mixed-use apartments in our corridor is almost all purchased by you. Your family is wealthy and doesn't lack this little bit of money. By the way, I have an interview with the Beijing Broadcasting Television Station this morning. If I get the job as a host, I will pay you the rent as soon as I receive my salary."

Zhang Ye's face turned pale as he hurriedly grabbed a phone of an unknown brand and flipped through it anxiously. The time and date were correct; today marked two months since his university graduation. After flipping through several pages of contacts, he, feeling uncertain, even made a few calls to confirm. His friends and family were still the same people, but how could he explain the situation around him? And what was this game ring on his hand? Had the game ring truly altered reality? Feeling uncertain, he made a few calls to confirm again. His friends and family were still the same people, but how could he explain the situation around him? And what was this game ring on his hand? Had the game ring truly altered reality?

It has changed

Zhang Ye did not believe it; upon opening the computer to browse the internet, he became increasingly alarmed and increasingly fearful as he continued to look

In the film and television industry, there are no longer figures like Feng Xiaogang and Sun Honglei.

Rao Aimin confidently plopped down onto the living room couch, and with a loud clap, her calculator landed on the table. Zhang Ye had seen this calculator countless times; it used to be a Casio, but now it had transformed into a new brand he had never heard of, starting with a 'K'. It seemed the calculator industry had also undergone changes. "What do you think I came here for? To collect rent!" Her fingers danced across the buttons with great skill. "You haven't paid this month's rent yet, and with last month's utility bills added in, I've calculated it all for you. The total comes to two thousand five hundred eighty-two. I've already reminded you several times; today, not a single cent less! Let me tell you, Xiao Zhang, I see you are also a local from the capital, and that's why I allowed you to pay rent once a month. Go ask around, whose rental agreement isn't a deposit of one month with three months' rent in advance? How much of a discount have I already given you?"

Rao Aimin slammed the door with her beautiful, cold face and left

Zhang Ye stared in astonishment for over ten minutes, completely unable to comprehend what was happening. How did the phone and television change brands? Who is this Tianhou Zhang Yuanqi? When did a person named Zhang Yuanqi appear among the Tianhou? And what about the commemorative concert for the tenth anniversary? Where did this Chen Weishi come from? I have never heard of him before! Zhang Yuanqi? Could it be that Zhang Ziyi has changed her stage name? And Chen Weishi is a new name for Eason Chan? But that doesn't make sense, Eason Chan is still alive! I have never heard of him before! Zhang Yuanqi? Could it be that Zhang Ziyi has changed her stage name? And Chen Weishi is a new name for Eason Chan? But that doesn't make sense, Eason Chan is still alive! What is "Bai Niang"? Is it a movie starring Bai Yansong's mother? When did she start acting in films?

Rao Aimin elegantly waved her finger and said, "If you have no money, get lost now"

The next morning.

Mango TV's newly launched variety show "Brilliant Glory" has achieved a viewership rating exceeding 1%

The distribution of rewards has begun

The HTC phone that I had thrown onto the bed twisted for a moment, and in an instant, it transformed into another shape, even the brand changed, now engraved with TCC. The two pirated collections of Xu Zhimo's poetry on the windowsill flashed in an instant; one of them vanished without a trace, while the other turned into a collection of poems by Chen Tianmo.

Does it matter to me whether you eat or not? Huh?" Rao Aimin said coldly, showing no regard for others.

The 10th anniversary memorial concert for the most influential film and television king of the 20th century, Chen Weishi, was held, with many figures from the entertainment industry performing songs. The king, Sun Yu, sang with deep emotion and shed tears on the spot

Zhang Ye felt a darkness before his eyes; it was not a falsehood, everything was real

Zhang Ye thought that Sister Rao had come again to collect the debt, and cautiously accompanied her words: "Landlady, you..."

Rao Aiping threw a breakfast she was holding onto the table, snorted coldly, "I can't eat this all by myself, so consider it a favor to you. Let me tell you, although jobs are hard to find right now, you graduated from a media university, so where can't you find a meal? Don't hang yourself on just one tree!"

The distribution of rewards has concluded

Zhang Ye said: "In any case, if you could extend the deadline by a few more days, I..."

What exactly is the gameplay style

Zhang Ye felt a warmth in his heart as he looked at the breakfast on the table. The breakfast was surprisingly still warm, clearly not the leftovers that Sister Rao had mentioned. It was evident that she had specially gone downstairs to buy it for him after hearing that he hadn't eaten breakfast for a few days. Zhang Ye knew that Sister Rao was a person with a cold exterior but a warm heart; despite her sharp tongue, she genuinely cared about him. In fact, he understood that some of the things Sister Rao said were correct, but Zhang Ye had harbored a dream of fame since he was young. He simply wanted to stand on a public stage, and he did not wish to consider other behind-the-scenes work.

Three seconds

What shocked Zhang Ye the most was the anomaly on the television. The Changhong brand television not only suddenly changed to a brand he had never heard of, Feitian, but the key issue was the content being broadcasted on the television