[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets":3,"chapter-charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-1718":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Charm point maxed out, inheriting game assets",{"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},1653897,2118,"Chapter 1718 - 591: Cancer! Cancer!","charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-1718",1718,"\u003Cp>\"Tick—tock—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mechanical clock on the wall moved little by little, emitting a rhythmic sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan sat dazedly on the bed, her whole being feeling as if her soul had been extracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ambiguity and warmth brought by Tang Song just now were washed away by the cold reality of her mother’s serious illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her parents divorced when she was in the third grade of elementary school, because her father had another woman while working away from home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mother, having married far from home, was understandably devastated and in a fit of anger, fled back to Yang Province, thousands of miles away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Zhang Yan never resented her mother in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though her life consequently became unstable and she lived under others’ roofs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this mother, after giving birth to her sister and having a stable income, began secretly sending her living expenses every month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, she would endure long train rides to visit her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely this support that enabled her to successfully repeat her studies, attend university, and find a job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her heart, her feelings for her mother far surpassed those for any other relative; that gratitude had long since seeped into her bones and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s also why, after leaving the Imperial City, she chose to come to Yang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it’s because, in this unfamiliar, vast city, there was at least one relative who she could psychologically rely on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although, due to various practical reasons, her mother couldn’t always be by her side, just being able to visit and talk to her occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan’s restless heart always found a moment’s peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was originally someone without a \"home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, the person she was closest to in the world seemed... also about to be lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know how long had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock, knock-knock—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knocking sound, neither light nor heavy, rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m back.\" Tang Song’s voice came through the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan’s body trembled suddenly, standing up like a bird startled awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly wiping the dried tear marks off her face, she took a few deep breaths, forcibly gathered all her scattered emotions, and stumbled to the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door slowly opened, and Tang Song came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was carrying a few dishes thoughtfully packed in elegant takeout boxes and two bottles of what looked like appealing cocktails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent him from noticing anything strange, she kept her head down, daring not to meet his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The kitchen’s just been painted, the smell is too strong to cook in there now.\" Tang Song pointed to the bag in his hand, speaking in a relaxed tone, \"I bought some food outside, let’s have a simple meal together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\" Zhang Yan nodded gently, her voice inevitably tinged with some tremor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song instantly sensed something amiss, asking with concern, \"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No-nothing.\" Zhang Yan shook her head vigorously, pressing her lips tightly together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song looked at her briefly, refraining from further inquiry, and softened his tone, gently saying, \"Why don’t you grab some plates and bowls, I’ll go wash my hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Zhang Yan was an extremely sensitive, inarticulate person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probing too much would only make her, like a frightened snail, retreat further into her shell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was to ask, he had to wait until her emotions eased, guiding her to speak out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\" Zhang Yan nodded, turning silently to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tidying up and setting the tableware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sat facing each other by the small coffee table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song opened an apple-flavored cocktail, handing it to her, kindly saying, \"I remember you liked apples a lot around middle school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This remark, like a small stone thrown into an icy lake, rippled subtle waves in Zhang Yan’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sneaked a glance at him, took the cold bottle, and lightly clinked it against his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cheers, to celebrate the initial painting completion of your little apartment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you.\" Zhang Yan softly responded, lowering her head to sip the sweet and sour drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ate quietly, Tang Song served her a slice of roast goose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lowering her head, she looked at the glossy meat in her bowl, eating it in small, mechanical bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Tang Song began talking about her high school and college days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentioning details that had been overlooked, freshly sorted by \"Memory Feather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhang Yan listened to him, her gaze gradually softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile finally emerged on her previously tense face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cautiously served him a chopstick of greens in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, in the aroma of food and the tranquility of the night, the atmosphere gradually became soothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the meal, together they tidied up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They settled on the small sofa in the living room, continuing to read the unfinished comic book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orange leapt lightly onto Zhang Yan’s lap, curling into a ball, purring contentedly, occasionally mewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, a soft rain began to fall unbeknownst to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evening breeze blew in through the half-open window, carrying the damp scent of earth, mildly cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rain tapped against the window, the room brightly lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colorful comic book, two people, one cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene, quiet as a blurred, old movie frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At half past nine in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing the sixth volume of the comic book, Tang Song got up to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow’s Monday, you have work too, right? Get some rest early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word \"work\" pricked at Zhang Yan’s heart suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, the weekend was ending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would also have to attend to his work, surely he wouldn’t stay long in Yang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at his handsome, poised figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a voice almost akin to talking to herself, she weakly asked, \"When... when are you going back to Yan City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",952,"2026-06-06T12:10:00.366Z",1,"novelbin.me","f3247532386b0997ad93ad73b9d197a2dab7c579106ad0f518438cfbf598f9c6","charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-1719","charm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-1717",1887,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcharm-point-maxed-out-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]