Scum Gong Walks the Career Line in the Crematorium

TL: Moonlit

I finally didn’t forget hehe…

Here’s the ending of the third(right?) arc, and the beginning of the next arc \(^v^)/

“What gift?” Lin Hanchuan was taken aback. Although he had received many gifts, he regarded them as expressions of gratitude from classmates for his help throughout the year. He never thought of receiving a gift specifically for the college entrance examination.

Wan Li Shuang had been thinking of giving this gift for a long time. Beforehand, he had discussed it with his parents and obtained their approval before deciding to present it.

Wan Li Shuang handed over a contract to Lin Hanchuan. As he saw the contract, Lin Hanchuan’s pupils suddenly contracted. It turned out to be a stock transfer agreement, with ten percent of Father Wan’s company and five percent of Mother Wan’s company.

On the surface, it might not seem like much, only a few percentage points. But given the size of Father Wan and Mother Wan’s companies, these shares combined would instantly make Lin Hanchuan a multi-millionaire.

However, money was not the most important thing. The crucial factor was that having shares in a company also meant having a say in its decisions. In ancient times, it would be like the emperor sharing his power with others.

“Nonsense!” Lin Hanchuan’s brow furrowed deeply. “I won’t accept this.”

After sternly rejecting the offer, Lin Hanchuan continued with suppressed anger, “Do you think this is a responsible decision towards Aunt Wan and Uncle Meng? You’re squandering their company like this…”

“They know,” Wan Li Shuang interrupted Lin Hanchuan’s words with a smile. “They are the actual owners of the company. How could they not know about this?”

“Are they indulging you in this madness too?” Lin Hanchuan’s brow furrowed even more tightly.

“It’s not madness,” Wan Li Shuang replied softly, his gaze focused on Lin Hanchuan, his eyes reflecting the person before him. “I hope you can truly become a part of my family. We can celebrate the New Year together, visit relatives together, and I can proudly introduce you without any awkwardness about your identity.”

“The most important thing is…” Wan Li Shuang’s voice was soft, but there was no hesitation or recklessness in it. It was as if he had struggled and contemplated for a long time, finally accepting it calmly. “I hope that we can be together forever.”

Lin Hanchuan was stunned.

“A bit shy to say, but I realized it recently. It seems like I have feelings for you,” Wan Li Shuang continued, seemingly oblivious to Lin Hanchuan’s expression. He spoke of shyness, yet his demeanor lacked the expected shyness, as if he was stating a simple fact. “Given your personality, you wouldn’t distance yourself from me just because I’m gay. We have been through so much together, and you wouldn’t treat me differently just because I like you.”

“So, don’t blame me for being a little presumptuous and trying to bind you in this way.”

“I’m not asking for more. I just hope you don’t despise my feelings and give me a chance to pursue you, whether it’s for three years, five years, or even ten years… I can accept it. I may seem fickle, but once I’ve made up my mind, I won’t change.”

Lin Hanchuan listened to Wan Li Shuang’s words in silence. The more he listened, the more he felt both amused and helpless. Wan Li Shuang was openly scheming against him, as if it were his fault, yet he couldn’t refute it because he couldn’t be so heartless.

After a long silence, Lin Hanchuan asked, “When did you realize… your feelings for me?”

“Not long ago,” a hint of joy flashed in Wan Li Shuang’s eyes. He knew that Lin Hanchuan was finally relenting.

After Wan Li Shuang came up with the idea of giving shares, he immediately went to discuss it with his parents. At that time, Father Wan and Mother Wan exchanged glances and asked why he wanted to do it. Unable to find a suitable reason, they didn’t agree.

After being turned down, Wan Li Shuang thought and pondered day and night until he had a sudden inspiration and understood the reason.

Why didn’t he like it when Lin Hanchuan helped other classmates with questions? Why did he dislike Lin Hanchuan being closer to others? Why did he not want to be separated from Lin Hanchuan? Why did he work so hard to attend the same school in the same city? Why did he feel heartache… The fog in front of him cleared, revealing his true feelings.

He thought his parents would object, but they had already seen the feelings Wan Li Shuang himself hadn’t realized yet and agreed to the gift of shares.

Mother Wan’s words were, “Your father and I have the personality of once we’ve made a decision, we won’t turn back. We think you’re the same. The person you like is also a good child, and we have no reason to oppose it. Just like how my parents didn’t oppose me being with your father when he had nothing… If you like him, then go after him.”

For a while, Lin Hanchuan didn’t know how to react.

He looked at the persistent Wan Li Shuang, and in a trance, he seemed to see the passionate Ran Xing and the determined Qi Yuyu, both seeking an opportunity.

At times, he felt that Wan Li Shuang’s personality was different from Ran Xing and Qi Yuyu, but at certain moments, they seemed to share the same essence, even though their personalities and appearances were different.

“Now, you can find a time and go with me to notarize it,” Wan Li Shuang said with a smile. Giving shares was not just about giving money to Lin Hanchuan; it was also about firmly binding him by his side. This was his selfishness, but he didn’t want to change it.

After all, he was a malicious, willful, arrogant young master, wasn’t he?

[Chuanchuan, you can’t agree to this.] 001 suddenly appeared, anxiously speaking, [If he is Ran Xing and Qi Yuyu, they will appear in the next world too. But don’t you find it strange that he has always been in the same world as you?]

001 didn’t want its host to be affected, staying in any world. If there really was another system that always followed after it… 001 shivered its round body, feeling the human fear of being stalked.

001 shivered in fear.

After a brief trance, Lin Hanchuan looked directly at Wan Li Shuang and said, “I promise you.”

[Host!] 001 shouted in panic.

Wan Li Shuang smiled, triumphant and determined.

Lin Hanchuan had stayed in this world for three years, thinking he could accompany Wan Li Shuang for a lifetime. However, two years later, Wan Li Shuang’s health began to decline, and the doctors couldn’t find any problems despite numerous tests.

Lin Hanchuan looked at the pale-faced Wan Li Shuang, the once healthy young man now reduced to skin and bones. Wan Li Shuang’s parents also weakened due to this situation.

In the end, Lin Hanchuan chose to leave this small world.

During these three years, he worked with Lou Weicai on research projects, becoming the youngest genius researcher in the aerospace department. Due to his handsome appearance, he became the department’s spokesperson, and whenever there were interviews, they would pass them to Lin Hanchuan.

In the beginning, some people criticized him for being a relationship-based opportunist, but such voices disappeared over time.

Lin Hanchuan researched the latest stabilizers and thrusters, improved many equipments, and shocked the entire country with the “Shuanghan” system. The Shuanghan system was fast, stable, secure, highly confidential, and applied in various military fields. The civilian version of the Shuanghan system was soon implemented in Father Wan’s company.

Shuanghan phones, Shuanghan computers… became widely known products. What was even more astonishing was that just a few months later, Lin Hanchuan developed a lightweight reusable rocket that brought back soil and minerals from all planets within the Milky Way, planting flag-bearing robots on those planets.

This was just the beginning of an experimental project. If continued, reusable rockets could save the country billions of dollars.

In prison, Zhou Yushu, the third son of the Zhou family, who dreamed of leaving a legacy in history, listened to the excited discussions of the surrounding prisoners. He buried his head, enduring the blows and kicks of the violent Jiang Luo, venting his anger. Mother Zhou and Zhou Ziming watched the cold-faced young man on the news, tears and guilt in their eyes, but they had lost the right to find him. Fortunately, Zhou Ziming attended a prestigious university, so he could find a job after the Zhou family went bankrupt and supported his mother and the comatose Zhou Zhengqing.

In the slums, a man with an ugly and scarred face watched the television in a teahouse. He stood there for a long time without moving, until a middle-aged man who limped came over and slapped him on the head, “What are you staring at? You think he’s still someone you can fantasize about…”

Zhou Yuntang numbly endured Zhou Gao Dan’s abuse. He didn’t take the college entrance exam and dropped out of school. With no education or skills, he could only rely on Zhou Gao Dan. At first, they could coexist peacefully, but as time went on, the two grew to dislike each other. However, Zhou Yuntang had no choice but to rely on Zhou Gao Dan, who stubbornly refused to let go.

As he left, Zhou Yuntang turned back and took one last look at the ambitious young man on the TV. He suddenly became dazed, wondering if everything would have been different if he had treated Jiang Tian better and stayed with him.

—

When Lin Hanchuan just opened his eyes, he heard a commotion outside.

Cautiously looking around, it seemed like he was in a newly-built rural house, spacious but with things scattered around haphazardly, leaving footprints in the dust.

Not sure if it was his imagination, Lin Hanchuan felt a faint stench lingering in the air, like the smell of meat that had been left to rot for days in summer.

About to contact System 001, the room door was suddenly kicked open, and a man wearing heavy clothing without a hint of exposed skin walked in, anger in his eyes. “Boss, that little pretty boy is causing trouble again. Are you going to do something or not?”

“What is he planning to do?” Lin Hanchuan responded, following his words, while anxiously calling for 001 in his mind.

But this time, 001, who usually responded immediately, did not appear. There was no small ball that changed color with mood around him, and there was no sound.

“He knows very well that the village is dangerous, yet he insisted on claiming that there are still survivors in the village and that we must go and save them. He caused a scene, not afraid of attracting zombies…” the man complained, clearly holding deep grudges against the so-called “pretty boy.” “Boss, when you were in prison, you had many handsome men trying to seduce you, but you weren’t moved at all. How come you’re captivated by this weak pretty boy now?”

Zombies. Latching onto the keyword, his heart skipped a beat. It seemed that the danger in this world was far greater than the previous three worlds.

He got up from the bed, but at the moment of standing, he felt dizzy. Sitting on the bedside, he collected himself and heard the man continue to curse, “Damn it, boss. He exhausted your ability just to wipe his butt, and after lying down for a few hours, he’s causing trouble for you again. He really wants you dead.”

TL’s note: Finaaaaaaaally a little romance T.T Although it was at the end of the arc huhu…

I finally finished the third(?) arc XD That arc has too many chapters. And I think the next arc also has more than 30 chapters T.T The next arc will be uploaded next week Thursday. I hope I could also finish it in one day XD

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