[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-becoming-a-god-among-humans-i-just-want-to":3,"chapter-after-becoming-a-god-among-humans-i-just-want-to-after-becoming-a-god-among-humans-i-just-want-to-chapter-7":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","After Becoming a God Among Humans, I Just Want to Lie Flat",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2302146,4502,"Chapter 7: Self-Reflection: I","after-becoming-a-god-among-humans-i-just-want-to-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>Today, I finally met the godlike man I’ve been dreaming of!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing the god return, we still had a meeting in the afternoon—I hate meetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, I didn’t need to do anything; I just had to zone out and read some web novels to kill this boring time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Zhou and Deputy Director Zheng listened intently; Feng Liancheng and Chen Yushu were equally focused, occasionally jotting notes in their notebooks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time I finished refreshing all the updates on the web novels I was following, the speaker on stage was still blabbering away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, I was already a bit hungry—I’d been too busy gawking at the god at lunch and hadn’t even eaten. All I wanted now was for time to hurry up so I could get off work and stuff my five viscera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They announced the Awakened levels—and they rated me as A-level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I possibly accept this? Isn’t this targeting me? I’ve always been the type to follow the crowd, sticking to the principle of mediocrity—just hoping no one notices me. Rating me A-level, uniquely so, is putting me on the fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I heard these people questioning my strength, I wasn’t angry—I actually hoped they’d rate me even lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ideally, D-level would be perfect: I’d still get the benefits of an Awakened, but wouldn’t have to take on dangerous or exhausting work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, that’s me—my dream is to loaf around, eat and drink, and be a lazy fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t think I’m important. Don’t assign me tasks that sound dangerous or come with heavy responsibility. Isn’t being a lazy fish good enough?! Wake up naturally, play games, read novels, eat, drink, have fun, waste the day, feel guilty, then sleep happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of life is just amazing, okay?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, I have one trait I absolutely despise: I’m too responsible, too serious—I worked for three full years at a private company without a single mistake, and every ledger and work log is packed with proof of my dedication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trait completely contradicts my ultimate dream. What’s my dream? To be a slacker! A lazy fish! To do absolutely nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I’m genuinely afraid they’ll think I’m strong and give me huge, overwhelming tasks. I’m too responsible—if I fail, I’ll blame myself; if I succeed, they’ll give me even bigger tasks. This endless cycle will either trap me in self-reproach for failing or drown me in even busier, heavier work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, I’m drifting farther from my dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was so excited yesterday about becoming a civil servant, thinking I’d finally secured a lifetime iron rice bowl—and on my very first day, I got to travel to Ark Country on the government’s dime! I nearly woke myself up laughing in the hotel last night!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out today I realized this iron rice bowl is way too heavy—it’s making my hands ache just holding it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I found out the entire hall had been hijacked, I didn’t want to act rashly—there were so many Awakened from so many countries here. Why should I step forward? I’m already drawing too much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I noticed the ambient dark matter energy dropping sharply, I was a little surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? Why didn’t I notice sooner? Do you constantly watch for bricks falling from the sky while walking? We Awakened only sense surrounding energy when we actively use our abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Vade started his countdown, I realized I had no choice but to act. How dumb are these Awakened? Don’t they store energy in their bodies during normal times? When an emergency hits—like now—they’re completely clueless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After I moved everyone to safety outside the building and saw the complex stares around me, a thought struck me: no wonder web novel protagonists love showing off in public—it’s so satisfying! Look at me now—how cool am I?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This greatly satisfied my vanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I suddenly realized: I’ve just displayed such immense power and appeared on the UN stage—getting assigned to represent Xia Country at the UN is now inevitable. Won’t they start dumping even more difficult, dangerous, headache-inducing tasks on me from now on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s not what I want!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered if I should pretend to faint—to show I’m drained and need long-term rest. Ideally, send me back home to a serene, scenic sanatorium for ten or twenty years of recovery, in recognition of my great contributions to the UN and saving world leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I was daydreaming, Vade approached me. He was recruiting me live on global broadcast—how could he do that? Isn’t this testing my loyalty to my homeland? Director Zhou was right beside me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, I absolutely cannot slip up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I straightened my posture and solemnly declared my unwavering loyalty to my country and people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stole a glance at Director Zhou—he was smiling. Good. At critical moments, your stance must be crystal clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ark Country’s armed forces finally arrived—truthfully, this wasn’t surprising; it’d be shocking if they ever showed up on time—they escorted the shaken world leaders into a heavily guarded hotel. Only then could I finally eat something to soothe my poor stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiding in a corner of the dining hall, I devoured four succulent, premium filet mignons before slowing down. There was a scheduled UN banquet tonight—no notice had been given to cancel it. If it still went ahead, I needed to save room—what if there was even better food?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you that hungry?” Feng Liancheng slowly scooped up a bowl of ice cream and asked me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly wasn’t hungry—why had he come to the buffet so early with me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t even eat lunch. You’re not hungry—why are you following me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Liancheng glanced around the dining hall and joked, “Afraid another country will steal you away—I’m here to supervise you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I still love Xia Country’s food the most. Foreign food’s fine for one or two meals, but after that, my stomach rebels.” I sipped my cream of mushroom soup, calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in my hotel room, I scrolled through my phone and realized I’d become a global celebrity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Online, every news site carried stories about the UN building explosion, how world leaders nearly got wiped out by Awakened terrorists, and how every country had now officially acknowledged Awakened existence, forming state agencies to prepare for increasingly severe alien invasions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The UN’s official site and all national sites published the Awakened and alien threat levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this signaled the dawn of a new era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my name, alongside that glaring A-level, appeared right at the top—so painfully obvious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many articles included photos—no one knew who took them in the chaos. In the images, the UN building was collapsing amid red flames and thick black smoke, while the subject—me—hovered midair, one hand protecting the world leaders as they landed safely, the other blocking flying debris from the blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, from a bystander’s perspective, the photo was brilliantly shot—the photographer perfectly captured the contrast: the subject’s expressionless face, calm eyes, relaxed posture—natural, as if casually brewing tea at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The background—the burning, smoke-choked UN building, the panicked, disheveled world leaders in the corner—was pure genius, the perfect accent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t say more—say too much and you’ll think I’m narcissistic. But honestly, I’m a little panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news detailed everything that happened at the UN today, even mentioned Xia Country and Ark Country jointly eliminating the giant crab—and compared it to my earlier encounter with the sea monster on the beach. What nonsense! That giant crab was nothing like yesterday’s little octopus—it’s like comparing Xia Country’s navy to Vietnam’s fishing boats. Is there even a comparison?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re roasting me alive! This is outright flattery to destroy me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The UN banquet proceeded as scheduled. I wore my work uniform—a white shirt, skirt suit, and blazer—trying my best to be low-key, hoping to blend into the crowd and go unnoticed by anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was impossible. A diamond, no matter how hard it tries to hide, still glows in the dark. Ah, what a blissful annoyance—I tried to be low-key, yet I still stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People speaking every language kept approaching to thank me and offer unnecessary small talk. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ translator did his job faithfully. To maintain dignity, I kept a cool, polite smile—my cheeks were starting to cramp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, Director Zhou and Deputy Director Zheng rescued me. No matter how busy they were, one of them always stayed by my side, shielding me from overly enthusiastic greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the event ended. Exhausted, I returned to the hotel to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, while browsing the god’s personal blog, I saw he’d updated: “Thank you so much to my fans—for always caring for me, supporting me, standing by me through my lows and protecting me from danger. I never imagined so many strangers across the globe, who’ve only seen me on screen, would feel kindness and affection toward me. This love and support is so pure, so simple, so moving. I’ll work harder than ever to never let you down. 【Heart】【Kiss】”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? You’re not really that naive, are you? You don’t seriously think all your fans are here just for your acting, do you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, I confess—I’m not as pure and simple as you say. Besides your acting, I also admire your handsome face and perfect… cough… physique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below were several consecutive photos: Chris today at the filming set of “Spy Sea Operation,” posing with fans. The wreckage of the exploded car in the background was especially striking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaaahhh! He not only took photos with fans—he hugged them! Why wasn’t I there? Why did I leave early?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always believed actors should keep distance from fans—only then could audiences fully immerse themselves in the roles. Break that distance, and the mystery fades; the actor’s influence on viewers plummets. But today, he gave fans this privilege—I’m more heartbroken than if I’d missed out on a hundred million!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I found a video of him calming fans after the explosion. Oh my god—he’d just survived an explosion, yet his first move wasn’t to go to the hospital. He went to comfort terrified fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waaahhh—he’s too good. I’ve decided to fan him for life.\u003C\u002Fp>",1689,"2026-06-20T07:52:47.920Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ab38f42eb857998895622319a6c0d757f4bdd2bb7bbeda884d42acf6e978b9b7","after-becoming-a-god-among-humans-i-just-want-to-chapter-8","after-becoming-a-god-among-humans-i-just-want-to-chapter-6",246,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-becoming-a-god-among-humans-i-just-want-to-cover.jpg"]