Chapter 23

Suyu Hao sat by the roadside stall, staring at the endless stream of people, somewhat lost in thought. He envied the smiles on their faces, for they conveyed a taste of life that he had not experienced.

Although he had started working part-time during his university days, it was more about satisfying his ego and proving to his loved ones that he was capable of making efforts to please them. Showing off was the main theme of those jobs. Back then, although he was busy, he did not feel the essence of the smiles he saw today.

It was only after their breakup, with her reminder, that he finally came to his senses. He realized that love detached from reality is often like a bubble, destined to burst and vanish from sight. Only through experience could one truly understand this harsh truth, which, though cruel, left a lasting impression.

Today, he understood this feeling, but it was something he sensed in others, which made him both happy and somewhat melancholic.

Today, since Song Qian and the others were busy practicing all day and had no time to accompany Suyu Hao, he decided to venture out on his own, hoping to trigger a quest and perhaps find a job. However, after a busy day, he had nothing to show for it. This made him somewhat envious of the protagonists in the novels he had read. Although their situations were more dangerous, they had powerful systems to back them up, unlike his own system, which, though gentle, was always passive and never actively helped him improve his abilities. Perhaps this was a form of fair exchange!

If asked what the biggest change in Suyu Hao since obtaining the system was, it would be his increased tendency to think. To analyze his various attributes, he became more thoughtful, always trying to understand how each attribute could benefit him and how to maximize his strength. Although this habit might not seem significant now, it gradually helped him grow, even if the growth was minimal but undeniable.

"Auntie, another bottle of soju here." A male voice, incredibly familiar to Suyu Hao, reached his ears from a short distance behind him.

"Hmm, this voice sounds so familiar. I know this voice, but that's strange, I only know the girls in Korea, not a single man! Where have I heard this voice before?" Suyu Hao pondered, trying to identify the owner of the voice in his mind.

"Oh, you young man, just got off work again! Don't always drink, it's bad for your health. You won't feel it when you're young, but you will when you get older. If you fall ill, how will you bring us joy?" The auntie at the roadside stall scolded him with a smile.

"Ah~ Auntie, I'm in my thirties, I know all this. I just overexerted myself today, so I'm having a drink to relax. Besides, I haven't seen Auntie in a long time, so I thought I'd come and say hello," the voice replied with a playful laugh.

"Of course, I can see that. But don't think I'm nagging. You're not young anymore, you should find someone. Then you can come home to a warm meal after work," the auntie said with a satisfied smile.

"I know, but then I wouldn't be able to eat such delicious bibimbap!" Liu Zaishi exaggeratedly replied.

"You young man, don't bring that show stuff here. We've known each other for years, and you still can't change. Oh, how embarrassing, hahaha. Alright, Auntie will go and make you some more," the auntie said with a contented smile and left.

"Variety show, wow, it's him! How could I not have thought of it? In Korea, besides the girls I just met, there are also the stars from variety shows! Oh, I almost missed this chance. If it weren't for Auntie's reminder, I would have regretted it for life!" Suyu Hao muttered to himself, feeling a bit regretful after finally identifying the owner of the voice.

Realizing this, Suyu Hao turned to look at the person. The face that always made people laugh, the slim figure, and the constant desire to be funny—it was exactly the person he had imagined, the current king of variety shows, Liu Zaishi.

"But now the problem is, how do I start a conversation with Liu Zaishi?" A very awkward yet critical question suddenly faced him.

Watching Liu Zaishi drinking alone, Suyu Hao was extremely anxious, unsure how to approach him.

Time ticked by, but Suyu Hao had no idea what to do. He couldn't find a way to approach Liu Zaishi, who looked different from the cheerful person on screen. At that moment, Liu Zaishi's face showed no smile, and his entire being exuded loneliness.

"Damn, I'm so stupid! I'm not alone, why do I always get stuck in a rut?" Suddenly hearing his phone ring, Suyu Hao slapped his head in realization, feeling very regretful.

Looking at the caller ID on his phone, Suyu Hao felt a warm, comfortable feeling in his heart. He answered the call, "Sister Qian, are the practices over?"

"Yes, Suyu Hao, they just ended. I was about to go back and rest. Where are you? On the street?" Song Qian asked with concern.

"Yes, I've been busy all day and am about to have dinner on the street," Suyu Hao replied.

"Oh, how was your day? Did you find a job?" Song Qian inquired.

"Not that fast! I just dropped off some resumes today. It will take a few days to see any results," Suyu Hao said, his voice now full of energy, unlike his earlier dejection.

"Yes, you can't rush these things. I asked the company today and also had Crystal ask her unnie. I got some good news. I'm calling to let you know. Send me your resume tonight so they can take a look. I'm not lying," Song Qian explained the reason for her call.

"Okay, thank you, Sister Qian. But I told you, I might not be able to take a fixed job," Suyu Hao reminded her, though he was grateful for her help.

"I know, only temporary jobs, right? Even if you were a regular, our company wouldn't want you!" Song Qian grumbled somewhat discontentedly.

"Hehe, thank you." Suyu Hao thanked her, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Got it. If there's a job, I'll contact you. Good night!"

"Good night!" After hearing the other end hang up, Suyu Hao smiled happily. Then, he looked at Liu Zaishi's silhouette not far away, took a deep breath, and opened his profession panel, clicking on the skill he had just obtained the night before. This was his trump card to approach Liu Zaishi.

"Use 'Regret of Meeting Late.'"

"System notification: Regret of Meeting Late (Level 1) activated: For 15 minutes, the relationship with the target will reach the level of an acquaintance. During this period, any actions will have double the effect. Cooldown time: 24 hours."

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