Chapter 1: The Welfare Institution in North Hollywood

Director Katie had long noticed Ryan, always believing him to be the smartest child in the orphanage. However, it was rather strange that no one was willing to adopt him, as they found his personality too reclusive and eccentric

Those who grow up in coldness and solitude, having lost their only glimmer of hope, can only rely on alcohol to numb their nerves

Could it be that heaven has heard the wish made before my past life ended, and wants me to roll in Hollywood? Ryan understood what his heart's desire was—to become a dazzling superstar

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When Ryan saw the magazine handed over by the old dean, he understood that the hard work of the past few years had not been in vain; for the future, let us begin now

This year, in order to secure more funding, the welfare institution organized children aged four and above to participate in the Hollywood Halloween parade. It was only at this point that Ryan realized that the renowned Hollywood was located just south of the welfare institution

These did not satisfy Ryan; he needed a heavyweight stepping stone that could open the doors to Hollywood in the event of future setbacks. He set his sights on a highly influential work—"Jurassic Park"

In fact, he was well aware that this scene would eventually occur; he merely held onto a fantasy. However, reality ultimately burst the bubble of that fantasy

Although Ryan knows that Hollywood is a real-life arena of fame and fortune, rather than a dream theater for fantasies, he still sets himself an unattainable goal. Since he has the chance to live again, he might as well fulfill some of the delusions from his past life

Ryan also felt a sense of emotion; among those who adopt orphans, there is no shortage of millionaires or even billionaires. He also fantasized about becoming part of the privileged class in the future, but some things seemed to be predetermined from the moment of his rebirth. By the time he turned six, he was still living here

When the morning light fell from the sky and illuminated his eyes, Ryan's body trembled slightly. He understood how precious freedom is for humanity

Unfortunately, she does not understand that within Ryan's body resides a soul whose intelligence is at least equal to hers, if not superior. Her attempts at flattery, temptation, and deception appear to him as laughable as a circus clown. However, Ryan's age and the incongruity of his body with his intelligence determine that he lacks the capacity for actual resistance

Is it really coming to an end? His eyelids can no longer be lifted, and his heart is filled with regret. I am also a marginal figure in the entertainment industry; why didn't I strive harder? If I could become a dazzling superstar, would all of this still have happened?

Although there were movies as references, in order to maintain discretion, Ryan asked Dean Katie for assistance in gathering a substantial amount of information on dinosaurs and cloning. The novel, which is less than 250,000 words, took nearly four months to complete through repeated revisions

An Xin ... ...

Since the appointment of this director, who is as fat as a pig, the living standards at the welfare institution have plummeted. Hunger has gradually become the norm, and behaviors such as beating, scolding, and insulting have become commonplace. Furthermore, she has exploited loopholes in the adoption system, colluding with certain intermediaries to engage in the 'adoption' business, turning orphans into human commodities

He is an orphan who grew up mingling on the streets and in welfare homes. After graduating from junior high school, he became a film projectionist through self-study. Meanwhile, she, after ten years of hard work, became a well-known music producer. The gap between their statuses widened; one is lost in a haze, indulging in films, while the other is famous and earning a fortune. It is only natural for them to break up, isn't it? One is lost in a haze, indulging in films, while the other is famous and earning a fortune. It is only natural for them to break up, isn't it?

Could it be ...? ... Could it be a rebirth? Have I returned to the time of being abandoned? Then wouldn't I be able to fully unleash my potential and start anew?

Hunger, scolding, cursing, and even beating may instill fear in other children, but Ryan has never been afraid. In his previous life, he endured trials far harsher than these and has persevered through even more difficult times.

Whether at the beginning of writing or during the final publication, the old dean provided significant assistance. This Jewish woman possesses astonishing social connections

In summary, he studied everything related to art and attempted to depict the images in his mind through words. After two years of such repeated practice, he gradually developed his own style and characteristics

The crisp cries of a baby rang out, and Lu Ming opened his eyes to discover the devastating truth: he had become an infant, a lonely abandoned child lying at the entrance of an orphanage

Life in the welfare institution is cold and dull, yet Ryan is driven by an inner desire that compels him to learn all the knowledge he can access. Thanks to his extraordinary linguistic talent and the meticulous guidance of the old director, he was already able to speak, listen, read, and write English fluently by the age of four

Meanwhile, Dean Katie retired due to health reasons. The newly appointed dean is a Black woman named Macy. Ryan keenly observed that her gaze towards the orphans was filled with disdain and greed

As soon as this thought emerged in his mind, he felt a wave of dizziness and immediately realized that something was wrong; the infant's brain could not support the processing of too many issues, and now it was lacking oxygen

In addition to his routine exercise and study time, Ryan devoted himself entirely to writing, or rather, to plagiarism. He began adapting some well-known children's movies into novellas or short stories.

By the early winter of 1986, after a few months of lukewarm reception, the novel entered the top ten of the national bestseller list, bringing Ryan a substantial amount in royalties.

She collected all of Ryan's works used for practice, selected the most outstanding science fiction stories from them, and mailed them to an old friend at a magazine. To her surprise, these stories were actually published

A certain powerful being in the heavens played a joke, which, although it made him a second-time abandoned child born in 1980, shifted the location from the ancient eastern kingdom to the Northridge Welfare Home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles

However, things were not as simple as she had thought. Before leaving, Dean Katie realized that this sum of money could bring trouble. She specially entrusted an old friend to find a reliable lawyer for Ryan. It was almost impossible to obtain this money without alerting the lawyer. The best approach was to gain Ryan's absolute trust and support

Such a large sum of money actually belongs to a child; for her, what could it be if not a fortuitous opportunity

Damn! Is it really the case that I have to die right after being reborn? Before he lost consciousness, he saw a white elderly woman picking him up.

This is also good; perhaps I might even see a few of my favorite stars from my past and become friends with them

At the moment he stepped onto the starry path, the classic films he had seen in his past life and the English songs he had heard immediately flashed through Ryan's mind, as clear as if they were etched in his memory

Time slipped into 1987, and Ryan welcomed his second seventh year. His sky was already shrouded in darkness and clouds of books. He began to seek opportunities, for waiting and being manipulated was not the fate he desired. Although in seven years he had left the orphanage only a handful of times, he still yearned to break free from this cage. Only the vast sky outside could bear the wings of his soaring spirit

Wow

Dean Katie is Ryan's only reader, possibly due to her being Jewish and Ryan having some Jewish traits. Initially, she showed a bit of surprise, but gradually became accustomed to the presence of a genius child

The young man named Lu Ming, in a low murmur, opened another can of beer. Several months have passed, yet every time he recalls the scene of their breakup, his heart still aches uncontrollably, after all, it was a decade-long relationship

According to the ornate English inscription carved on the necklace around his neck, he has acquired a new name—Ryan Jenkins

I have become a little ghost. This is a reality that Lu Ming, or rather Ryan, must accept

Through relentless effort, he finally removed the hinges of the door that locked away the sky, seizing the opportunity while the African American laborer went to the restroom, and escaped from the welfare institution

He has never read the original novel of "Jurassic Park" and could only adapt it based on the content of the film. To align with the age and identity of a six-year-old, he placed the primary protagonist as a young boy rather than Dr. Grant.

Novels and films are different mediums. Adapting a film into a written form that captures creativity while avoiding negative impacts on the future requires considerable effort, yet it did not cause him much distress. With the assistance of Dean Katie, short and medium-length novels, including "Home Alone" and "Toy Story," were successfully published. Ryan also received a payment for his work, and the old dean even specially applied for a bank account for him with the publishing house.

After another sip of beer, Lu Ming suddenly felt short of breath and weak all over, and could not help but recall the alcohol allergy that had not flared up for many years. The last time it occurred, it nearly cost him his life

After reading a reply from the magazine "Alien Body," the Black Dean set his sights on Ryan, especially after using his guardian authority to investigate Ryan's account, where he was directly stunned by a string of zeros.

The parade made him exceptionally clear-minded. As time passed, Ryan discovered that his body was much stronger than that of his peers, his thinking was extraordinarily clear, he was particularly sensitive to music and rhythm, and he possessed an extraordinary ability to construct images and words.

With a goal in mind, Ryan became more proactive in his studies, learning painting and music alongside students from the art academy who volunteered, and studying Chinese and Cantonese with Chinese staff—always finding an excuse to use his Chinese skills

Although he does not know whether he has any talent for performance, from the moment he opened his eyes, he has been performing, first as an infant, then as a child, and in the future, he will perform as a youth and a young adult. Even if some people find him a bit eccentric, no one has ever doubted him; performance has become an instinct for him

The director of the black pig simply locked him in a remote room and had two black assistants take turns monitoring him; as long as he did not submit, he should not expect to gain his freedom

Staying in the welfare institution is not a long-term solution, yet he does not know what he should do, so he can only immerse himself in studying and reading as much as possible. Unknowingly, he has gone through the books in the library several times.

"I’m sorry, Lu Ming, I don’t want this either. If we continue to be together, my father..." The long-haired girl released the hand she had held for ten years, walking away without looking back, ultimately disappearing into the distance