Chapter 44

In various types of images, there is one called a "vector graphic."

This type of image, without going into specific concepts, is both simple and cool.

It is considered simple because its constituent elements are not particularly special, but when they are combined like the branches of a plum tree, they often form images that are mesmerizing.

Just like a photo of lightning, the simple beauty is deeply touching.

Lin Mu's hairstyle, of course, was not that magical, and could even be considered overly simple, merely using symmetry to create a sense of beauty.

But even so, it was a hairstyle that most girls had never worn in their lives.

When Su Taohua saw it, she was stunned, and without lingering in bed, she ran back to her room, looking at herself in the mirror with a joyful and relieved expression...

...

The next morning, it was not even four o'clock when Lin Mu was pulled out of bed by Su Taohua, who was already dressed.

"Dizzy, what time is it? Morning study doesn't start until 5:30, don't disturb my sleep..." Lin Mu mumbled.

Su Taohua said urgently, "I've been up for half an hour, but my hair got messy last night. Can you do the same hairstyle for me again..."

Lin Mu: "..."

While cursing himself for being bored last night, he opened his eyes and, following his instincts, satisfied her, then fell back onto the bed to sleep.

Su Taohua looked at herself in the mirror from all angles, very satisfied, and returned to her room to comb her hair again, even though it was already so smooth...

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"Huh, Teacher Su looks very beautiful today..."

In the morning, as Su Taohua walked through the campus, she heard the students whispering, and a smile curved her lips, as if the烦恼 of the past few days had been washed away.

One by one, the girls followed her with bright eyes, secretly looking at Su Taohua and thinking about how to tie their hair like that. It didn't seem difficult, but to tie it symmetrically and simply was a bit challenging.

By the afternoon, some girls in the school had already taken advantage of their lunch break to tie their hair in the same style, but being beginners, they inevitably made some mistakes.

The male students, who usually regarded Su Taohua as a goddess, were now even more excited by her change from her usual simple style to a more feminine hairstyle. They found other young female teachers to be somewhat ordinary in comparison.

That day, Su Taohua became the center of attention in the entire school, and even for the people around.

Naturally, the next day, Lin Mu was caught again to tie another type of grid hairstyle, which once again caused a sensation in the school.

Being caught twice, Lin Mu developed some interest in this behavior. He found that when his fingers moved, some of the more precise techniques in D-level Jeet Kune Do became less difficult.

Even his techniques in detailed sketching gained some insight.

After all, this hairstyle could also be considered the construction of simple geometric shapes.

With this added fun in life, it seemed less monotonous. In the middle of the month, as Su Taohua lectured with a lazy, flowing hairstyle reminiscent of a Han Dynasty palace maid, the third issue of "Martial Arts Story" also arrived in Lin Mu's hands.

"Brother Lian: Mad Torturer of the Main Character, this will be your future nickname in the martial world!"

"Zeng Cheng (student of Shangqiu No. 2 High School): Never seen such a deranged author!"

"Wang Can (Luoyang City, Yulin Street): In the past, the death of both parents was a standard setup for the main character, but it was just a line, or a few cries of pain. Now, you directly and meticulously torture the main character, feeling inhumane..."

"Duan Feng (pseudonym): I have one question for you, Yijie Shu: If Di Yun's right hand fingers are cut off, how can he learn the Liancheng Sword Technique? Is he supposed to follow the Shenzhao Jing and focus on internal cultivation? That makes sense, given the internal cultivation setting you proposed. But, did you really have to cut off Di Yun's hand..."

"Bookworm (pseudonym): Yijie Shu, you're a scoundrel!!"

"Mushroom (Luoyang No. 1 High School): That night, at the third watch, he tore his clothes into strips, twisted them into a rope, tied a noose, and fastened both ends to the crossbars of the iron bars. He put his head through the noose.

He was not sad, nor did he feel angry. There was nothing in the world worth clinging to, and this was the most straightforward way to escape pain. He felt the rope tightening around his neck, and could no longer draw breath. After a moment, he knew nothing.

The plain description, without any emotion, vividly portrayed a person who had lost all hope. I wonder what Qi Fang would feel if she were standing beside him at that moment..."

...

Many readers, perhaps feeling their real names were too ordinary, used pseudonyms instead.

At a glance, apart from a few comments concerned about the plot and Di Yun's fate, the rest were all various criticisms of Lin Mu. In their eyes, Lin Mu had become the black hand behind all the evil and Di Yun's tragic fate.

The last comment, however, did not curse Lin Mu, because it was posted by Lin Mu himself.

"Yijie Shu (the author himself): Hmm, Chapter 3, 'A Person as Calm as Chrysanthemum,' I don't think it's that cruel... But you guys dare to say such bad things about me. If I were to correct it, wouldn't I be laughed at by my fellow martial artists? I, Yijie Shu, am not someone who fears your authority. Why don't you guess what the plot of Chapter 4 will be? Here's a hint: Chapter 4 is called 'Hollow Heart Vegetable'..."

This was the message Lin Mu sent to Lin Shuiqing that day, and also his response to the wide audience of book fans.

For other authors, when faced with a sea of angry readers, they would naturally be trembling with fear, worrying that their work might be rejected by the readers.

But Lin Mu was not worried at all, as "The Liancheng Sword Technique" had already stood the test of time in his previous life.

On the other hand, there was a somewhat mischievous side to his personality that enjoyed bantering with netizens and did not want his fans to be so formal when chatting with him, always calling him "Great Yijie Shu."

This time, the reply letter contained only the letter and a sample book, without a remittance slip. Lin Mu had already set up a bank card, and the 3,400 yuan in royalties, plus a 5,000 yuan bonus, were directly deposited into the card.

Wei Yun, the student in front of him, due to her loose mouth and Shang Zhicheng's close attention, had long been stripped of the right to open the envelope. She would always look at Lin Mu with a pout, her big, watery eyes making her look very cute.

Lin Mu ignored her and focused on his book. When he got tired of reading historical novels, he would pick up his textbooks and exercise books to solve a few problems.

With a calm mind, learning became faster, and with his strengthened body, his spirit was more vibrant. Of course, more importantly, with the memory palace he now possessed, his memory had greatly improved, allowing him to fully understand the simple concepts in the textbooks.

What he needed to do now was to gradually learn to solve the more complex problems from the vast sea of books and exercises.

Without haste or impatience, Lin Mu slowly adapted to this world.

PS: Thank you to Lingxu Shangren for the 100-point donation. I also demand recommendations from those who read the book without voting, silently showing off.