Chapter 1: Becoming Another Me

"Hehehe, Dad, your beard is so prickly, it itches a lot, hehehe."

Father

Jiang Yuben was somewhat impatient, but upon seeing Shen Chong, a big man, with tears welling in his eyes, a trace of compassion flashed in his gaze

What a lovely little girl

Shen Chong could not hold back, tears welling up in his eyes as he tightly embraced the porcelain doll

As soon as the little girl finished speaking, a porcelain doll, resembling a sprite, suddenly appeared around the corner of the corridor, gazing at Shen Chong with a pair of curious big eyes

After playing Skyrim or GTA for just a few days, he can attempt to independently create mods, becoming a master in the eyes of others

This is called ... ... a humble abode becoming magnificent

However, in other aspects, the two Shen Chongs are completely different

After regaining some composure, he held his breath and turned off the main valve of the gas cylinder, then opened all the doors and windows for ventilation

I will soon be able to make money online through side jobs, which is definitely faster and easier than earning money as a security guard

As long as I have a computer, I can create a vast empire

This treasure is truly my daughter

The tech-savvy individual Shen Chong has actually passed away.

In terms of appearance, they are similarly identical, with highly similar facial features and their arrangement.

In his previous life, Shen Chong was indeed a homebody, but he was not a useless recluse; rather, he was a tech enthusiast

Initially, in order to meet girls at the comic convention, he hastily learned photography. By the end, he was able to handle everything from photography to post-production in a comprehensive manner, taking him less than one month.

Isn't it fortunate for a person who has already died to be able to continue their life in another world

Facing the mirror, Shen Chong clenched his fist tightly, encouraging himself.

She sighed softly, truly a grievance

Unfortunately, he was unable to make a name for himself, retiring early just two years after graduation. After several years of hardship, he has now fallen to the point of working as a security guard in a nightclub.

This little girl is truly a small angel, completely out of place in the old, dimly lit corridor.

This is a little girl with a crisp voice, as melodious as a oriole

Xinxin, darling Xinxin, Daddy misses you too

In summary, the current Shen Chong perfectly integrates both of his advantages into one.

A pang of sorrow struck his nose, and the thoughts he had long dared not contemplate finally surged forth from the depths of his heart

Which scoundrel living in this tenement building is her father, the one who deserves a thousand curses

As soon as he stepped out the door, he heard the voices of two people, one large and one small, coming from the adjacent hallway

This is the voice of a middle-aged woman, sounding full of resentment

The daughter is so beautiful, just like the adorable child in the poster. How beautiful must the child's mother be?

At that time, he was editing videos with bloodshot eyes, analyzing others' live broadcast recordings frame by frame, preparing to take down a game streamer who was widely despised for cheating

Her face is as pale as snow, and beneath a pair of sparkling large eyes is a delicate and upturned little nose, while her cherry-like mouth exhales white mist

Shen Chong's mind, which had nearly overheated and crashed, gradually began to function again, and some important memories that he had deliberately avoided started to resurface.

Ultimately, due to the severity of the fighting, he simply enrolled in the free fighting program at Shudu Sports School and became a professional athlete

Hey! Hey! Aunt Jiang, please hurry up, I really want to see Dad soon

That scoundrel, who deserves a thousand cuts, is none other than myself

Died inexplicably and then was reborn in another world. I thought I would become a lonely person, but unexpectedly, I found a precious daughter that I could never have imagined in my previous life

In his previous life, he attended a prestigious undergraduate institution, and after graduation, he became a technology enthusiast who led a reclusive lifestyle

The place names in various regions are similar to those of previous lives, yet there are subtle differences

The original owner of this body has already died from carbon monoxide poisoning

In the past, he had three chins, and his face was large and round; now, however, he has a standard square face, with a neat short haircut, well-defined features, and a certain masculine charm that makes him handsome

In the past hour of memory integration, he was unable to fully absorb the memories of the previous twenty-eight years of this body, and there are still many fragmented areas, but he grasped some of the most critical elements

Shen Chong stood in the cramped bathroom, gazing at the face in the mirror that was both familiar and unfamiliar, overwhelmed with mixed emotions and unable to sort through the myriad of thoughts.

It is impossible to work a regular job; I can never work from 9 to 5 in this lifetime

Hmm

Athlete Shen Chong lives a different kind of life. His mind is somewhat rigid and not very agile, but professional training has cultivated a strong physique and self-discipline. Even after retirement, he has not relaxed his self-exercise regimen

Without any skills, how dare one call oneself a tech enthusiast

The apartment has an area of less than 20 square meters, which feels excessively cramped and narrow compared to the three-bedroom unit that the homebody Shen Chong owned in his previous life. Even taking a few steps here feels suffocating and oppressive.

The technological levels of the two worlds are very similar, and the calendars, including the year, month, and day, are completely identical

Although he is currently in a bit of a predicament, Shen Chong is not worried about his survival

The names of the cities are different, but their positioning is exactly the same

After sitting outside for more than forty minutes and confirming that there was no smell of gas inside, he finally returned to the room

Although the specific origins are somewhat unclear, it is absolutely certain that Xinxin is indeed my biological daughter

He gently rubbed his precious daughter's cheek and then stepped back a little, taking a glance in the dim light, before sweetly leaning forward again

Beijing and Shanghai are the same, having been changed to different names

The dynastic changes in Huaguo differ somewhat from those in previous China, with the Tang and Song dynasties being longer, the absence of the Yuan dynasty, but the presence of the Ming and Qing dynasties

At the age of twenty-eight, it is the peak age for a combat athlete; if he could return to the ring, perhaps his current strength would surpass that of the past

Shen Chong was stunned, even feeling a bit dazzled, as the dimly lit corridor seemed to become considerably brighter

The little girl had tears welling in her eyes as she plunged into his embrace, her delicate little face rubbing against Shen Chong's completely bewildered face

As a reclusive individual who does not work, he used to rely on these unconventional methods to earn a living, capable of doing anything, and he was not poor.

An hour ago, he was still a technology content creator on the Bilibili video platform, a tech enthusiast.

This planet is still called Earth, but this country is not called China; instead, it is called Huaguo

Clarifying his thoughts, Shen Chong checked the time; it was 4 PM. He hurriedly tidied up and prepared to go out to find someone to repair the gas stove

Shen Chong was so consumed by jealousy that he felt he might go mad

In the late Qing Dynasty, China was still suffering greatly, and it has only slowly begun to rise again in recent decades

Just like the things he did before his death, from the moment he started planning to hit people, learning frame-grabbing techniques, to finally completing the film, he took less than a week in total

Although it is unclear what exactly happened, it is likely impossible to return to the past

The father and daughter shared a moment of affection, but it was Xinxin who first stopped, raising her hand to cover Shen Chong's face, and playfully retreating backwards.

He struggled to rise, first extending his head out of the window to take a deep breath for five minutes, while simultaneously battling the countless fragments of memories that surged in like a tide in his mind

Shen Chong was still in a daze when a middle-aged woman appeared at the entrance of the corridor. She was dragging a large suitcase with one hand while supporting herself against the wall, taking a couple of breaths. Then, she looked at the little girl with a mix of nervousness and affection.

He stayed up for three consecutive nights, without sleep or rest

As a highly intelligent and exceptionally skilled recluse, will I be unable to make a name for myself

Even though there are some differences in commonly used software between the two worlds, it should not be difficult to learn systematically

After speaking, the middle-aged woman did not wait for him to respond, but lowered her head and spoke gently to Xinxin, "Xinxin, please do not be naughty at your father's house these few days. If you are not having fun, just tell Aunt Jiang using the little watch on your hand, and Aunt Jiang will come to pick you up home right away"

Just as he was lost in thought, the little girl suddenly opened her arms and ran towards him after a brief moment of eye contact with Shen Chong

The girl, approximately four to five years old, has her hair styled in two braided pigtails. She is wearing a pink, fleece-lined knee-length coat and a pair of exquisite white leather cotton boots.

The two individuals named Shen Chong not only share the same name, but their birth dates are also completely identical, and it is likely that the time down to the seconds is the same as well

At the brink of achieving great success, he suddenly found his heartstrings severed, facing the dreaded phenomenon of overwork death that many otaku speak of with fear

Heaven has not treated me poorly!

For example, the city he is currently in is not called Chengdu, but Shudu

It is a pity that the athlete Shen Chong, from back in the day, was truly too foolish, too clumsy, and too naive, and was framed and falsely accused of match-fixing, never to return again

He also achieved the long-desired healthy body, and his height increased from 175 to 180 due to his commitment to exercise

Shen Chong's mind was completely unresponsive, and he instinctively crouched down and opened his arms in a gesture of welcome

Having had no successful romantic experiences in his past life and having been single for twenty-eight years, Shen Chong suddenly felt as if his heart had been struck by someone

Now, he has inexplicably appeared in this completely unfamiliar world, residing in the home of someone who shares his name and age, and has also taken up residence in another person's body

What the hell

The face in the mirror resembles Shen Chong, the reclusive man, at least ninety percent before he gained weight, albeit appearing more mature and weathered.

His soul had been drifting in a state of confusion for an unknown duration, and by the time he awoke, it was already like this

In this life, Shen Chong experienced the unfortunate loss of his parents during his middle school years, which led to a significant decline in his academic performance. He spent his days mingling with delinquents on the streets, engaging in fights, smoking, and drinking.

Dad! Dad! Xinxin misses you so much! Dad, hug me!

Uncle also ... ...

Xinxin! Slow down, don't fall! Hey, this neighborhood is really run-down, there isn't even a streetlight.

A middle-aged woman stepped forward, first peering into the room behind Shen Chong, and then said in a flat tone: "Mr. Shen, as per General Manager Lin's instructions, I have brought the person to you. For the next few days, I will trouble you to take care of Xin Xin. If there are any issues, feel free to call me, and I can arrive within half an hour"

The difference in physique is even more pronounced; in his previous life, the reclusive man Shen Chong was fat and stocky, but now he possesses an eight-pack and a perfect V-line.

Father

Shen Chong turned his face away, quietly wiped his eyes, and then stood up holding Xin Xin, looking at Jiang Yu and saying: "Sister Jiang, I trouble you to make a trip."

Even now, he has clearly been retired for several years, yet he still maintains the physique of an athlete

In order to create background music for a beautiful singing area UP master, he taught himself track capturing and tuning, and in the end, he managed to produce a finished product in less than three weeks.

What else is there to be dissatisfied with

Shen Chong is truly a standout among tech enthusiasts, thriving effortlessly in the competitive technology section of Bilibili, a platform known for its hidden talents and experts.

Athlete Shen Chong has little money and is without a stable place to live, renting a single room in this tube-shaped building.

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