Chapter 1

Bang! The alarm clock rang in the quiet room. Lin Fei groggily opened his eyes and turned off the alarm clock on the bedside table. He yawned, pulled back the covers, got out of bed, and went to the window to pull the curtains open, letting the golden sunlight flood into the room.

Lin Fei stood by the window, gazing into the distance. Although it was only 7:30 in the morning, there were already many people outside, bustling about and starting their new day. "I've been in this world for 19 years," Lin Fei murmured to himself.

If someone who knew Lin Fei heard what he said at this moment, they would surely be surprised and amused, saying, "Are you still half asleep? You're 22 years old, what do you mean by '19 years in this world'?" But the truth was that Lin Fei was not confused. He had a secret buried in his heart, a secret he would never reveal in his lifetime. Lin Fei was not originally from this world. The planet he used to live on was called Earth, and this planet was called Blue Star, where history had undergone significant changes, making it a parallel world.

The process of Lin Fei's arrival in this world was not particularly unusual. He simply woke up one day to find himself on this planet. In his previous life, Lin Fei had a happy family. After graduating from university, he found a stable job and planned to marry a gentle girl after a few years of work. However, he woke up one day to find himself in this world. When he opened his eyes, he discovered that he had returned to the body of a 3-year-old child, thinking it was just a dream. Later, he learned that the Lin Fei in this world was quite unfortunate. His parents, who were executives at a company, died in a plane crash while returning from a business trip to the United States. Only the 3-year-old Lin Fei was left to live with his grandfather.

After understanding his situation, Lin Fei was silent and withdrawn for a while. Fortunately, the young Lin Fei was also a quiet child, so no one found it strange. For a period of time, Lin Fei lived with his grandfather, relying on each other for support.

Ding ling ding ling, the phone rang, pulling Lin Fei out of his thoughts. He picked up the phone and answered, "Hello!"

"Good morning, Lin Fei, it's me, Wang Xiaoru," came a soft and sweet voice from the other end.

"Hey, Xiaoru, what's up? Why are you calling so early?"

"Lin Fei, it's like this. The rent is due in two days. I have a favor to ask. I've been a bit short on cash lately. Can you give me a one-month extension? I'll pay the rent as soon as I get my salary next month."

"Ah, just that? Sure, Xiaoru, you don't have to be so formal with me. Just pay me when you have the money. Is there anything else?"

"No, thanks a lot!"

"Alright, that's it. I have to go out for a bit."

"Okay, Lin Fei, bye."

"How about that? I told you Lin Fei would be accommodating," Zhou Yue said lazily, lying on the sofa.

The woman speaking was extremely beautiful, with a charming face, long legs, and a well-proportioned figure. She was wearing a strapless tank top and tight shorts, her ample chest making the top bulge and creating a deep, eye-catching cleavage. If a man were there, he would surely be unable to look away. Wang Xiaoru rolled her eyes at Zhou Yue and said angrily, "If I hadn't helped you pay your credit card bill, would I have had to call Lin Fei to ask for an extension on the rent?"

The woman speaking was also very beautiful, with an oval face and a figure that, while not as curvaceous as Zhou Yue's, was still perfectly proportioned, with all the right parts in the right places. She was wearing a one-piece nightgown, looking like a big sister next door. Seeing Wang Xiaoru's anger, Zhou Yue immediately jumped up and hugged her, "Xiaoru, I'm sorry, don't be mad. I won't do it again. I'll cut off my hand if I do."

"Hmph! If you do it again, I'll be the one to cut off your hand," Wang Xiaoru said, pretending to be fierce.

"Would you really cut off my hand? I'm your little Yueyue! We've been classmates and best friends since kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school!"

"Stop being so mushy, little Yueyue. Get off me, I need to prepare breakfast. I have to go to work after eating."

"Ah, you don't know how to cherish me. If it were those men outside, they would be all over me. Tell me, should I just find a boyfriend? That way, I wouldn't have to worry about paying my credit card bill every month. What do you think of Lin Fei? He's not very handsome, but he's quite good-looking and has a great personality. He treats me differently from those men outside, who look at me with shining eyes. Even though I'm a few years older than him, they say, 'A woman three years older is like a gold brick.' I'll take a loss, and he'll benefit."

"Stop being so silly. Go wash up and get ready for breakfast," Wang Xiaoru said.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Fei took a deep breath and patted his face, "Cheer up, a new day has begun. Don't get lost in the past."

He went to the bathroom to wash up, then entered the kitchen to heat a cup of milk and fry two eggs, completing his breakfast. He ate while scrolling through Weibo or checking his social media. Lin Fei's day began like this.

After breakfast, Lin Fei left home and headed to the fruit wholesale market in Rongcheng, where he had several business deals to handle. An hour later, Lin Fei arrived at a warehouse area near the fruit wholesale market, where he had purchased a 500-square-meter warehouse. When Lin Fei was 16, his grandfather passed away, the only family he had in this world.

At the time, the 16-year-old Lin Fei was deeply saddened by his grandfather's death. Since he could not return to his previous life, he decided to live a stable life here. His grandfather had been very caring and loving, making him feel warm in this strange world. Unfortunately, the cycle of life and death is a natural part of human existence, and even in this world of abilities, it could not prevent the end of a person's life.

After a period of depression, Lin Fei regained his spirit and began planning his future. He knew that his deceased grandfather would be sad if he saw him continue to be depressed. From the age of 3 to 16, Lin Fei had not let anyone discover his abilities, as most people in this world only had one ability. However, he had several. From the age of 3 to 13, he awakened a new ability every year. At first, he was delighted to have an ability, but when he awakened another one the following year, he was stunned. If people found out he had multiple abilities, he would be taken away by the authorities for study. Therefore, he decided to keep it a secret, and fortunately, his first ability helped him hide the fact that he had abilities.

His first ability was called Concealment: hiding his aura, including his spiritual energy.

Over the years, this ability both shocked and frightened him, until he became numb to it. Each year, he gained a new ability, which made him happy, but he could not use them in public, as it would be disastrous if he were discovered. This situation continued until he was 13, and he had to be extremely cautious to avoid being taken away by the authorities. He knew that in this world, people were usually tested for abilities at birth, and if they had one, their bodies would be nourished by it over the next 16 years, and they might awaken an ability at 16. Lin Fei's case, where he awakened abilities from the age of 3 and had multiple abilities, was unprecedented. To avoid being captured and studied by the authorities, Lin Fei decided to keep a low profile and hide his abilities. Based on his experience from his previous life, he believed that only those who kept a low profile would succeed, so he decided to be low-key and develop discreetly.

At 16, after his grandfather's death, Lin Fei rethought his life. By then, he had mastered all his abilities and, after investigating the strength of other ability users, he had a good understanding of his own. He knew that as long as he did not draw attention to himself or conflict with the authorities, he should be fine. Therefore, he decided on his future path based on his second ability.

Lin Fei's second ability was called Dimensional Space: a personal space in a different dimension where time was frozen, and no living things could be stored. The initial space was 1,000 cubic meters, and it expanded by 1,000 cubic meters every 365 days.

This ability was like a permanent refrigerated warehouse, so Lin Fei decided to trade in fruits. He would buy large quantities of fruits when they were in surplus and about to go to waste, and then sell them when prices rose.

After deciding to go into the fruit wholesale business, Lin Fei mortgaged his three properties to the bank for a loan to start his business. When the loan was approved, Lin Fei mentally praised the authorities in this world, as 16 was considered the age of adulthood, and in his previous life, he would not have been able to get a loan.

Over the next few years, Lin Fei made a lot of money using this ability. However, he knew not to overdo it and to leave some room for others. He did not set his prices too low, as that would make life difficult for merchants and attract the attention of the authorities. Therefore, he decided to earn a few million each year, which was equivalent to the value of two properties, and considered it reasonable.

This year was the sixth year of Lin Fei's fruit wholesale business. He decided to end his career after completing today's deals because the new director of the Ninth Bureau of the Ability Management Bureau in Rongcheng would likely crack down on illegal activities and social disturbances involving ability users. For his own safety, Lin Fei said to himself, "The wind is tight, time to retreat! Money can always be earned, but avoiding being taken away by the authorities is the most important."

After a busy morning, Lin Fei finished his last few deals and went to a real estate agent to help him rent out the warehouse.

By 1 PM, Lin Fei officially retired, becoming an unemployed person.