Chapter 698

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

"Yao Yao, wake up, wake up!"

Shen Yao opened her eyes with difficulty, only to see a round-faced girl beside her looking frantically anxious.

"Sigh, don't think too much. Even if a job is gone, you can just find a new one. We're only fresh graduates, after all," she can actually afford to lose.

The girl was precisely Shen Yao's roommate, surnamed Liu, given name Jing. The two were university classmates, and after graduation they came together to Jing Shi to seek their fortunes.

It had been barely three months since university graduation. Liu Jing had smoothly entered a small company; the work content was quite relaxed, only the salary wasn't high, just enough for her own expenses.

Shen Yao, on the other hand, chose to join a large company. But the company was too big, the personnel inside noisy and mixed; a newly arrived little shrimp became a punching bag everyone could bully, plus a scapegoat.

As it happened, it was the day her internship ended and she was to become a regular employee. Because of a trivial matter, Shen Yao was forced to resign, and ever since she had suffered a heavy blow, becoming listless and depressed.

Just now Liu Jing calling her and urging her was all because her recent behavior had been overly decadent, making this roommate Liu Jing extremely worried about her classmate's state.

Shen Yao: ……

Fine. Having switched to a new task world, her head was groggy and she still felt somewhat unaccustomed.

She laughed and said a few sentences to Liu Jing, repeatedly guaranteeing nothing was seriously wrong, then Shen Yao directly saw Liu Jing out the door, turned back to her room, and surveyed the current situation.

Good news: this body is currently young, its appearance beautiful. Bad news: after the previous dismissal, most of the resumes she sent out didn't pass muster, causing a new job to fail to materialize for a long time. The money in her hand was constantly shrinking; if there was no new income soon, she wouldn't even be able to pay the two thousand yuan monthly rent.

After all, although the place they rented was far from Jing Shi's city center, overall housing prices were still on the high side (in all of Jing Shi there was no place with especially low housing prices), especially since this was a two-bedroom, one-living-room structure; splitting the rent in half was still somewhat difficult for fresh graduates.

As for why they didn't share with more people or rent a cheaper basement or the like: both their family situations were good. Shen Yao's parents were both minor property owners from demolition compensation; even without a job, just collecting rent they couldn't starve. Shen Yao, in this body, had never suffered much hardship from childhood on. It was precisely because she didn't want to step into that kind of life like her parents so quickly that she traveled thousands of miles to Jing Shi to work.

Result……

Shen Yao first glanced at her rented environment, then took out her phone and scrolled through its contents.

Skipping some messages in WeChat, she looked directly at the balance on her bank card. In the end, Shen Yao could only sigh helplessly; she indeed needed to find a job to support herself.

*Ding ding ding, Host, the System has arrived~*

The System untimely jumped out from her sea of consciousness. Its mechanical voice without any inflection could still be heard as playful; one could tell that in the last task world, the System had also reaped an abundant harvest.

"Speak. This world, what's different?" Shen Yao raised a hand to cover half her face, leaning back to lie on the soft bed beneath her.

System: ……

"Host, do you believe in destined main characters?" The System suddenly spoke in a literary tone. "That is, no matter how many times the two of them reincarnate, they can still meet as if by fate, know and love each other, and spend life after life together."

Shen Yao: ……

"You're saying this world has specific main characters influencing social development? For us, would that cause any trouble?"

【29】 Shen Yao's words left the System speechless. It indicated this world was similar to the last one; the only difference was the last world was a world composed of many main characters, while this world had only one pair of main characters, and they were the kind with destined affinity.

Shen Yao's words left the System speechless; it stated that this world was similar to the previous one, the sole difference being that the previous world was composed of many pairs of Main Cast, whereas this world had only a single pair of Main Cast, and they were even the kind bound by destined fate.

"Destined affinity?" Shen Yao sneered. In her heart she thought: where does so much affinity come from? It's merely something bestowed by the Creator, originating from the Creator's true intent.

"Yeah. This life, the female lead suffers a career setback, angrily resigns and returns to her hometown. Unexpectedly she awakens past-life memories and gains a Spiritual Field Space she can enter and exit at will. Relying on this Spiritual Field Space, she not only achieves financial freedom, drives the development of her own family and surrounding villages, but also meets the male lead who has come to the modern era. The two accompany and guard each other, happy for a lifetime……" The System rattled on, and at the end sighed that such affinity truly is destined; others would find it hard to destroy even if they wanted to.

Shen Yao: …… Who has nothing better to do than destroy that kind of relationship? It's not like we're some Second Female Lead or Second Male Lead.

But Shen Yao also understood the System's meaning. The main characters of this world involve reincarnation, and will also drag in some things that shouldn't exist in the present world — Cheats, like that Spiritual Field Space.

Farming genre?

Mixed in with sweet romance during the process, it should be very healing and sweet.

Standing up, Shen Yao rummaged out the laptop she had placed on the desk. She first browsed the internet for a while, checking the few more famous novel websites in this world, then used her ID card to register author information on one of them and began writing.

It was said before: if she came to modern society, she wanted to try the profession of Novel Author. Moreover, she had so much transmigration experience to draw on; writing a novel of above-average standard shouldn't be hard.

"Host doesn't plan to look for a job?"

"As long as I open up the situation relying on the author identity, soon jobs will come knocking."

For example, novel adaptations, the author personally participating, exclusive script customization…… but all of that, everything, requires her to first write something that makes a name for itself.

Once a novel starts being written, it gets a bit addictive. Shen Yao knew too many stories. Thinking back and forth, she still started from the palace genre, which was comparatively harder to grasp.

Different from the currently popular palace intrigue content in novels, what Shen Yao wrote were all her own personal experiences. Especially the interaction and linkage between the Front Court and the Imperial Harem, it could perfectly present the cruelty of Imperial Power.

Three hours passed. Nearly eight thousand words were typed out by Shen Yao on the keyboard.

She didn't release them all in one go, but uploaded six thousand first.

Raising a hand to touch her own sunken-flat belly, Shen Yao stood up, put on her coat, and slipped downstairs to the small eatery outside to eat.

She ordered a portion of braised pork with potatoes over rice. Shen Yao quickly filled her belly, then went out and ran to the large supermarket not far from her residence for a big shopping spree, stocking up on the daily necessities and food she would need for these days. Then Shen Yao buried herself in the novel-writing great enterprise, unable to extricate herself.

These past few days Liu Jing was a bit bewildered, not knowing what was up with this classmate and roommate of hers. Normally she would still have occasional bouts of low spirits, needing Liu Jing's guidance to recover. Now, however, she couldn't even see her much; the occasional appearance was only to go to the Kitchen and Refrigerator to fetch food.

When Shen Yao went out once again, Liu Jing called out to stop her, seriously examining the emotions revealed on Shen Yao's face. Not only was the previous resentment gone, but her whole face had changed toward the positive. Not to mention her looks becoming even more beautiful and moving, just those bright, sparkling eyes — just looking at them made one unable to help sinking deep into them.

"Yao Yao, has your job hunting been going smoothly lately? Staying cooped up isn't the way. Let's go out for a stroll this weekend."

Shen Yao had no objection to this. However, regarding work, she had already planned to temporarily not look.

Not planning to look?

Then just rest temporarily.

Shen Yao's dad and mom completely supported their obedient daughter not wanting to work. They even, while sending money, urged Shen Yao to hurry back and inherit the family's several buildings. Then every month she could collect rent on time; the rest of the time she could either travel for pleasure or eat, drink, and enjoy herself. How happy and free. This child originally insisted their life was too degenerate, that she wanted to struggle and create wealth herself. Sigh, a little kid, how can she be so insensible.

Liu Jing naturally wouldn't interfere with her roommate's rest either. After all, the two of them were just friends; some things could be said but not too much.

Soon, time arrived at the weekend.

Shen Yao saved the novel she had written early in the morning into drafts, waiting for the time to come so she could schedule its release.

She herself changed into clothes for going out, even combed her hair, letting it hang loose behind her head.

Her novel had currently passed the awkward initial period. While popularity climbed steadily, it also attracted editor attention. The website she was on happened to specialize in selling adaptation rights. Palace intrigue novels were always hot sellers. Barring accidents, she would soon have a large sum of money coming in.

*Huu~*

Indeed, being a full-time author (writing well earns much more) is far more comfortable than working a regular job.

Liu Jing smiled and knocked on Shen Yao's door; compared to Shen Yao's rather ladylike style, Liu Jing appeared more youthful and lively, her hair tied in a ponytail, very much having the vibe of a young female college student.

"We've already graduated; if I'd known work would be this hard, I might as well have taken the postgraduate entrance exam. Look at our classmates," by the time they graduate in the future, their base salary will definitely be higher than ours.

Liu Jing linked arms with Shen Yao, and the two of them started discussing where to go today as soon as they went out.

Where can young people who've entered society go? Long exploited by work, their rebellion is to shop at major malls, and conveniently find a nice restaurant for a big meal; as for famous scenic spots, park flower beds, those completely don't match the two of them's idea.

"Sigh, when will I have money? I must buy a house and settle in the city center."

This is the most bustling area in the city; going out is even more convenient and quick, unlike them, who have to take all sorts of transfers back and forth when they go out on weekends.

Shen Yao laughed and patted Liu Jing's shoulder, indicating that milk and bread would come; they'd only just graduated, after all, how could they not have a little lofty ambition?!

"Let us through, please let us through."

The two were just about to board when they suddenly heard a voice from behind.

Subconsciously moving aside, the two saw a young girl squeeze into the carriage, then turn her head to thank them.

The girl wasn't exceptionally pretty, but her whole bearing stood out too much; she was the kind who could make someone lower their guard at a glance, amiable and approachable?

"Host, that's affinity! This person is the female lead, the female lead who hasn't yet resigned and returned to her hometown to awaken her past-life memories!"

The System couldn't help but cry out "ah ah ah" again; it just felt that Jing Shi was so big, yet going out once could bump into the story's female lead — wow, Host, this marginalized person can do it!

Shen Yao:...

Boarding one after another with Liu Jing and finding seats, Shen Yao indicated: so what if she's the female lead? The female lead goes out every day and still has to face many strangers; among them, having her isn't very normal? After all, the female lead isn't a shut-in who never steps out the main gate or the second gate.

The System thought to itself: meeting like this, not going to say hello, leaving each other a contact — later when she sells Spiritual Field produce, they could get priority purchase.

Before Shen Yao could argue it out with the System properly, the girl in front — that is, the female lead Shi Wei — took the initiative to greet them and strike up a conversation.

Liu Jing likewise had quite a favorable impression of the female lead, especially since the female lead's work was similar to Liu Jing's; the two complaining about their work environment hit it off remarkably.

"Yao Yao, hurry and add Wei Wei on X-in; we count as friends now."

Friends made casually on the road.

Shen Yao took out her phone and added Shi Wei as a friend; the three chatted about other things until the bus reached the stop, whereupon Shi Wei waved her hand and ran off outside with quick pattering steps.

"Sigh, work isn't easy; look, even on a weekend she has to come out and work overtime."

Liu Jing rested her chin on her hand, feeling heartache for Shi Wei, then turned the topic to the mall they were going to — several nice clothing stores had opened inside, everything 80-90% off; they'd come out with such difficulty, they absolutely couldn't miss it.

Shen Yao felt heartache for Liu Jing's wallet; this person had just become a regular employee, and after deducting monthly rent, utilities, and such from her salary, daily expenses barely left much.

Liu Jing happily indicated her family gave a bit of support; as long as she didn't spend recklessly, she could buy a few more pieces of clothing today.

Shen Yao:... isn't this just like her? Can't hold on, but still has family to leech off.

The two instantly started talking about currently trendy clothes, accessories, shoes, hats, and so on; nowadays it's late September, autumn is in full swing, and the two of them should also switch to thicker clothing for warmth.

You know, Jing Shi's winter can be very cold; as people who grew up in the south, they're not afraid of heated interiors, just afraid of unheated outdoors.

Chatting and laughing, the bus soon arrived at the stop, and the two of them got off.

Ahead was a large mall, very big inside, having everything.

After shopping, conveniently eat a meal; Shen Yao pulled Liu Jing along, walking and talking about her plan, but before the two could finish browsing the shops before their eyes, they saw many people outside quickly running toward the third floor.

Running while shouting something?

What's going on?

"It's Ye Jing, Ye Jing is on the third floor!"

"Ye Jing, Ye Jing!"

"The Ye Jing who acted in 'Puppet Life'; because of her role I rewatched it five whole times."

"..."

Liu Jing subconsciously grabbed Shen Yao's sleeve; obviously she also really wanted to join the excitement — Ye Jing, currently the most influential star, a leading figure of the middle generation.

But isn't Ye Jing filming outside? How could she return to Jing Shi?

Shen Yao directly took out her phone; sure enough, a breaking news alert popped up on the phone, about this Ye Jing.

"Film Queen returns to Jing for sweet secret meeting with puppy boyfriend; boyfriend suspected to be newly debuted fresh-meat surnamed Zhang!"

"Ye Jing marriage change!" followed by a big, deep-red "BREAKING" character.

Ye Jing is married; at least she hasn't announced news of divorcing her director husband.

Liu Jing also pulled out her phone to check, exclaiming from time to time, because no official clarification from a studio had appeared yet; the posts above were full of conspiracies and strange phenomena flying everywhere — no one knew which were true and which were false.

The two ate up the online gossip to their heart's content, instantly losing the mood to continue shopping; they simply took the elevator directly to the fifth-floor food court to eat.

Perhaps the news of Ye Jing on the third floor attracted too many onlookers; the usually lively fifth floor was empty, and the two of them directly enjoyed super-grade service.

Mm, this counts as a blessing in disguise?!