Die tobenden Wellen Chinas

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Chapter 1: Even the kids can only afford packaged instant noodles now!

When the phone rang, Xiao Shulang was still dizzy. In his daze, he didn't look at the caller ID, picked up his phone and answered the call.

"Hello?"

"Xiao Shulang, we've already broken up, so let's be dignified. What's the point of sending me messages to insult me? I've already said—"

The voice on the phone was very impatient, which instantly snapped Xiao Shulang to his senses. He moved the phone away and saw that the caller ID read: Luo Tian.

Note: Scumbag boyfriend.

Xiao Shulang: Oh, so it was him.

Without saying a word, he hung up the phone decisively.

Luo Tian was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed in disbelief, "He actually dared to hang up on me?!"

His voice carried an anger that he himself was unaware of. After all, it was Xiao Shulang, the one who had doted on him for three years, practically wanting to pluck the stars from the sky for him!

Luo Tian can turn his back on someone and refuse to acknowledge them, but he won't allow Xiao Shulang to hang up the phone.

Xiao Shulang not only dares to hang up the phone, but also dares to provide a one-stop service of deleting and blocking, readily offering it.

After all, the current Xiao Shulang is not the original person who had been in a relationship with Luo Tian for three years, but a transmigrator. He was feeling dizzy just now because he was processing the information.

It took Xiao Shulang some time to accept the fact that he had transmigrated. One of his strengths was his strong adaptability, and his life motto was to live well and be true to himself.

Since we're here, we might as well make the best of it; we'll have to live our lives no matter where we are.

My biggest regret is that I can no longer visit the orphanage where I grew up.

Xiao Shulang transmigrated into a book he had read. This person not only shared the same name as him, but also looked exactly like him. In the book, he was a minor supporting character with very few scenes.

But the few words were enough to describe the original owner's entire life, because this unfortunate child died at the age of twenty-six.

In the original novel, Xiao Shulang was the second young master of the Xiao family. He was living a glorious and comfortable life, but unfortunately, he ran into Luo Tian, a scumbag. Luo Tian only loved his money and used sweet words to coax him. The original owner, who was already deeply in love, did not realize that he was treating Luo Tian with all his heart.

They've gotten so close that they've already met each other's parents and gotten engaged.

Even when the original owner entered the entertainment industry, it was all to accompany Luo Tian. He generously gave him all the good resources, which is why he is still just a nobody.

Some time ago, the Xiao family's business was not doing well and was on the verge of bankruptcy. Xiao Shulang was in a lot of trouble. After Luo Tian confirmed that there was no more profit to be made, he finally tore off the mask and showed his true colors. He asked Xiao Shulang out and bluntly said, "Let's break up."

Xiao Shulang inherited the original owner's memories, and Luo Tian's infuriating expression from back then was still vivid in his mind: he held his chin up, extremely arrogant, and spoke shamelessly in front of the original owner—

"I've never liked you. If you didn't look a bit like Xu Baichang, I would never have agreed to date you. Being with you would be a disservice to me, okay?"

After reading this memory, Xiao Shulang took a deep breath: He hardened, his fist hardened.

The failure of love became the last straw that broke the camel's back. The original owner's spirit finally collapsed completely, and he gave up on himself and headed towards the end of his life.

Then Xiao Shulang passed through at that moment.

Xiao Shulang sneered: What do you mean by "somewhat like Xu Baichang"? You're acting all wronged, like Luo Tian?

Unable to find his true love, he settles for a substitute.

Pah!

Over the past three years, the original owner devoted his heart and money to making Luo Tian the top star he is today, and he indulged Luo Tian in everything. It must have been so unfair to him.

Calling him a dog is so offensive, even a dog would shake its head in disapproval.

Xiao Shulang looked at the messy room of the original owner and the pile of depression medication on the table, his eyes turned cold: Luo Tian has taken all the advantages, and now he wants to turn around and leave after seeing the decline of the Xiao family, and continue to be his top star? Dream on!

He couldn't stand the scumbag who deceived his feelings, and he also had a connection with the original owner of this body through time travel, so he had to stand up for the original owner!

However, compared to punishing the scum, there is another urgent crisis that needs to be resolved:

The original owner had only 2000.90 left from all his bank cards and payment apps... not a single extra penny!

The original owner originally owned three properties. Two villas had already been sold, leaving only the apartment he was currently living in, which had also been mortgaged. If he couldn't repay the money, the apartment would be taken away, and he would have no choice but to pack up and leave.

He transferred all the money he raised to his older brother's account to help keep the company afloat.

Even a hero can be brought down by a lack of money. Xiao Shulang calculated his utility bills and food expenses and suddenly felt a huge sense of crisis. He quickly called his agent to discuss work.

He wanted to beat up the scumbag, but he needed to save his own life first; he didn't want to starve to death right after transmigrating!

Agent Wang Hao answered the phone immediately: "Where are you? I'd like to talk to you in person."

Xiao Shulang gave the apartment address.

Before the agent arrived, Xiao Shulang tidied up the house. The original owner had been depressed for quite some time, and the trash could fill several bags.

Wang Hao rushed over as fast as he could and opened the door, saying, "I called you yesterday and this morning but no one answered. What were you doing?"

His tone was urgent, but with obvious worry. Xiao Shulang knew he meant well: "Sorry... I drank a little too much."

Wang Hao exclaimed in surprise: "You've been drinking all day?"

Of course not. The original owner locked himself up, and then... sigh.

Xiao Shulang had already packed up the antidepressants. He invited Wang Hao into the house. Wang Hao looked at the garbage bags piled up by the door and the house that was not yet fully cleaned up, and his heart ached.

The trash bag contained cheap takeout containers and instant noodle bags. When has this young master of the Xiao family ever suffered like this? Look, the kid can't even afford a cup of instant noodles; he can only eat bagged ones!

Wang Hao: "How did it get so messy? Let's call a housekeeper to clean it up."

Xiao Shulang told the truth: "I have no money."

Wang Hao looked at him with even more affection.

"Sigh, I've heard about what happened to your family. If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask me."

Back then, Wang Hao was just an average agent with mediocre resources. After Xiao Shulang signed with him, he helped Wang Hao build connections and helped him accumulate a lot of contacts. Wang Hao was grateful and repaying the favor, unlike a villain like Luo Tian.

Xiao Shulang didn't stand on ceremony: "That's why I came to ask for your help. I need to work and earn money."

Wang Hao nodded and took out a document: "You're currently not popular, and you can't close many projects, but now there's an opportunity, and it's for a highly popular program. The director just needs someone like you."

Xiao Shulang looked at the beginning of the document, "Heartbeat Encounter Season 2," which is a romance variety show.

"Participating in live reality shows has its advantages and disadvantages. It's easy to become an overnight sensation or die suddenly, but I'm not too worried about you or me."

Reality shows are like a magnifying glass for people. Although Xiao Shulang is not popular, he has assets. He has good character and emotional intelligence, as well as an absolutely eye-catching appearance.

Xiao Shulang has a narrow waist and long legs, and his face is too beautiful, especially his beautiful eyes.

Those eyes were incredibly clear, yet they seemed to have hooks in them. They could captivate people's hearts whether they looked up or down. They were eyes that were naturally affectionate and could speak, strangely combining innocence and sexiness.

Wang Hao gestured for him to look down and teased, "In a dating reality show, you can only see one person."

Xiao Shulang glanced at the document and saw that Luo Tian and Xu Baichang were prominently listed among the confirmed program guests.

Wow, Xiao Shulang looks so energetic! Isn't that a coincidence?

Wang Hao was unaware that they had broken up and seriously considered: "If it's a good opportunity, it wouldn't be bad to announce your relationship now, a win-win situation."

Xiao Shulang had to shatter his beautiful plan: "Brother Hao, I've already broken up with him."

Wang Hao didn't immediately understand what he had said: "Huh?"

Others may not know, but he knows how much Xiao Shulang likes Luo Tian and how good he is to him. Before Luo Tian became famous, many of the resources were even negotiated directly by Wang Hao. According to Xiao Shulang's intention, resources were simply stuffed into Luo Tian's mouth.

Xiao Shulang spoke with a mix of sarcasm and irony: "Someone said himself that he never liked me. He's just using me as a substitute. Why not break up with me for the New Year?"

After a half-second of shock, Wang Hao slammed his hand on the table and stood up: "Holy crap!?"

"He said you were a stand-in? How dare he? Has he lost his mind?!" Wang Hao exploded. "That kid is such a good actor! He spent your money and climbed up to you, weren't he laughing all the way to the bank back then? Screw stand-in, trash, scum!"

Moreover, the timing of the breakup coincided with the Xiao family's impending bankruptcy. In the past, even if Luo Tian had a hundred times the courage, he wouldn't have dared to say such a thing. Now, he felt that the Xiao family was in decline and Xiao Shulang could be bullied at will.

Wang Hao was furious: "What the hell?!"

It's truly a case of misfortunes never coming singly; with both love and family/career suffering double blows, it's no wonder Xiao Shulang locks himself in his room drinking alone. Anyone would find it unbearable!

Wang Hao was cursing and swearing, constantly spewing vulgarities. Even as a close friend, he was furious, so you can imagine how upset Xiao Shulang must have been.

Wang Hao took several deep breaths, pressed on Xiao Shulang's shoulders, and tried to comfort him: "It's good that you saw through him sooner. Don't let him upset you and harm your health. The next one will definitely be your true love, leaving him far behind!"

Xiao Shulang replied to him, "Yes, I'm fine. Right now, I just want to earn money to help my family."

Wang Hao, who had come eagerly to find someone, hesitated now: "Then this dating reality show, you..."

The thought of going on a dating reality show with your ex, especially since he's a total jerk, sends chills down my spine.

Xiao Shulang didn't hesitate at all: "I'll take it."

You can make money and get revenge on scumbags at the same time—killing two birds with one stone. Why not do it?

"It's good to run into him." Xiao Shulang ran his finger over Luo Tian's name, leaving a mark on his nail, and then deleted it. "Let him know that scumbags don't have a good ending."

Seeing that he wasn't hesitant at all, Wang Hao calmed down and slapped his thigh: "Alright, let's do it! If the resources that were given to Luo Tian before were just given to you, you would have been a superstar by now. Let him see your abilities and let him know that without you, he's nothing!"

Xiao Shulang nodded, but halfway through his action, his stomach rumbled.

Xiao Shulang was imposing one second, but his hungry stomach betrayed him the next, making things awkward.

Having just transmigrated, Xiao Shulang was focused and hadn't felt anything yet. But now, with his mind at ease, he felt so hungry that his chest was practically sticking to his back.

It seems that the dizziness might be due not only to time travel, but also to hunger.

Upon seeing this, Wang Hao waved generously and said, "Come on, I'll treat you to dinner!"

Xiao Shulang was indeed quite obscure; no one recognized him on the street. Thanks to Wang Hao, he was able to relax completely after a hearty meal.

Despite encountering such a bizarre event as time travel, one must always move forward. He is a positive, optimistic, and responsible person.

Passing by a street with a nice view, Xiao Shulang took a picture of the intersection with his phone and posted it on his WeChat Moments.

The trees are lush and vibrant, and the streets stretch endlessly, seemingly without end in the photos, yet the scenery is so elegant that one longs to stand at the crossroads and walk along them.

Xiao Shulang captioned the picture: "A new journey begins."

A week later, Xiao Shulang, pulling his suitcase, set off for the dating reality show set, with only two hours left before his face-to-face encounter with the scumbag.

A note from the author:

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Chapter 2 Who are you?

"Heartbeat Encounter" is a dating reality show that has three seasons so far. The first season featured heterosexual couples and became an instant hit, with viewers eagerly anticipating the second season.