Scum Gong Walks the Career Line in the Crematorium

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“Later, what happened?” Lin Hanchuan couldn’t help but ask.

“Afterwards…” Pei Cun’s gaze darkened slightly, and he looked deeply at Lin Hanchuan. “Afterwards, you also entered the quick-transmigration world.”

“We went to many worlds together and experienced many things. You kissed me, and I didn’t refuse.”

Lin Hanchuan waited for a while, making sure Pei Cun had finished speaking, and raised an eyebrow inquisitively. “What are the specific details? According to you and the system, I am the main protagonist in this world, so why did I suddenly start quick-transmigrating? What did we go through? And why did I lose my memory?”

“Why quick transmigration? Because you died,” Pei Cun said, his eyes changing slightly, revealing a hint of darkness and killing intent. As he continued, he adopted a nonchalant expression, “Why did you lose your memory? Because I died.”

Lin Hanchuan: “…”

Lin Hanchuan reminded him, “But we are both standing here.”

“Because we have both been resurrected.”

Lin Hanchuan: “…”

Rubbing his temples, he knew that he wouldn’t get anything useful from Pei Cun’s mouth. He waved his hand dismissively, “Rest early, I’m going to rest too.”

After saying that, Lin Hanchuan headed straight to his room.

Watching his back, the smile on Pei Cun’s face gradually faded. He gestured, and 007 calmly arrived by his side.

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Pei Cun disdainfully pushed away 007 as he directly caught 001 in his hand, casually playing with it as if squeezing a water balloon. [“Xiao Yi, tell me, will your host believe me?”]

001, being squished into various shapes, leaked out from between his fingers, but it didn’t get angry. Instead, it quite enjoyed this teasing and replied nonchalantly, [“I don’t know.”]

Pei Cun’s eyes drifted away as he casually said, [“Believe it or not… doesn’t matter. What matters is that he won’t be bewitched by Shu Shuangyu like in the original plot.”]

[“Host, please rest assured, I have already handled Shu Shuangyu’s system according to your instructions,”] 007 said calmly. [“As long as the system locks onto the person being pursued and the pursuer, it can hear their conversations.”]

In this situation, no one with normal intelligence would be successfully pursued, at least not Lin Hanchuan.

[“Well done, Xiao Qi.”] Pei Cun’s eyes contained a smile as he praised. Indeed, 007 was exceptional.

Back in his room, for the first time, Lin Hanchuan lay on the bed without even bothering to wash up. He hadn’t even taken off his clothes.

In the morning, he still thought that Cheng Ding Chen might have been manipulated and his memories confused through hypnosis by a competitor. But now, in the evening, Lin Hanchuan’s worldview had completely collapsed.

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Fortunately, he was a person who remained calm and composed even in the face of great challenges. No matter how much Shu Shuangyu and Pei Cun tried to shake his worldview, he didn’t show any emotions, especially not in front of Shu Shuangyu, revealing no trace of his feelings.

As he replayed all the events of the day in his mind, Lin Hanchuan’s thoughts suddenly turned to Pei Cun.

Pei Cun casually mentioned growing up in the training corps, but anyone who thought about it even a little would know how difficult it was for a beautiful child to survive in such an environment.

When Lin Hanchuan heard about Pei Cun spending three days and three nights to kill his enemy and offer the enemy’s head as a tribute to his master for revenge, he didn’t feel scared. He just felt… a little sorry.

Originally, Lin Hanchuan only guessed that he and Pei Cun had a deep connection.

But that bit of pity made Lin Hanchuan realize that Pei Cun was right; he did indeed love him.

Love… he pondered over this familiar yet unfamiliar word in his heart, and the tense strings in Lin Hanchuan’s heart gradually relaxed, and his mixed thoughts quieted down.

He fell asleep.

Not long after, the bedroom door was gently pushed open, and Pei Cun walked in. He squatted by the bedside, looking at Lin Hanchuan’s sleeping face, his gaze focused.

[“Brother Pei, doing this…”] After pondering for a long time, 001 used an extremely euphemistic term, [“isn’t very appropriate.”]

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Squatting by someone’s bedside in the middle of the night, from a human perspective, seemed like something from a horror movie.

Pei Cun gently touched Lin Hanchuan’s cheek, feeling the warmth of his fingertips, and he smiled.

So, 001 played a video in the air. Pei Cun glanced at it and found that it was actually a scene of Lin Jianshen watching Du Lu sleep in the Zerg World.

Although Lin Jianshen and Pei Cun at this moment might not be exactly the same, they were indistinguishable.

Pei Cun looked interested and watched for a while. Finally, he said, [“It seems that whether we have memories or not, I am still me, and Lin Hanchuan is still Lin Hanchuan.”] He sounded quite proud. 001 wanted to make him feel guilty but could not succeed, so it reluctantly put away the video and secretly recorded another one of the present Pei Cun.

When Lin Hanchuan woke up the next day, there was someone sleeping beside him. He was slightly startled at first, but then he realized that he seemed to no longer be single.

He got out of bed quietly, and after a night’s rest, his thoughts were back to their usual level. While changing clothes, he sorted out everything that had happened.

As he looked at the slight bulge on the bed, he felt a different kind of emotion.

After being dismissed yesterday, Cheng Ding Chen drank alone in the bar. When he got drunk, he slept, and when he woke up, he continued drinking. When he was brought to Lin Hanchuan, he still had a drunken and drowsy appearance.

Seeing Lin Hanchuan through swollen eyes, Cheng Ding Chen, who was originally like a dead dog, became excited and struggled to break free from the bodyguards’ restraints, trying to get to Lin Hanchuan: “President Lin, Lin Hanchuan, Hanchuan…”

His voice was full of misery, as if Lin Hanchuan had let him down.

Lin Hanchuan signaled the bodyguards to leave.

With no external force controlling him, Cheng Ding Chen still couldn’t get up from the ground. After being drunk for a day and a night, he was completely numb, and he didn’t have much strength left. He could only crawl toward Lin Hanchuan’s direction like a wriggling maggot.

Seeing him in this state, Lin Hanchuan lowered his gaze and said, “Cheng Ding Chen, in these ten years, I haven’t done anything to hurt you.”

Cheng Ding Chen’s wriggling motion stopped, and he simply lay on the ground, looking up at Lin Hanchuan, his expression a mix of crying and smiling: “You haven’t hurt me… you actually dare say that you haven’t hurt me.”

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“I’ve liked you for ten years, and you treated me neither hot nor cold, only using me as a tool at your disposal. You treated me like a dog!”

“You trampled on my sincere feelings… Lin Hanchuan, you don’t deserve to have love. You deserve to be in pain and be lonely for the rest of your life!”

Hearing this, Lin Hanchuan’s eyes flickered, “In pain and be lonely for the rest of my life? How do you know that would be my fate?”

Perhaps thoroughly drunk or simply giving up, Cheng Ding Chen didn’t hide anything. He laughed loudly, “You, Lin Hanchuan, think you’re so great? You enjoyed having me lick you, right? But what about you? You’ve become someone else’s lapdog! You’re the unwanted kind!”

“How do you know all this?”

“Me? Why wouldn’t I know? I have a system…” Cheng Ding Chen chuckled foolishly, continuing in the face of Lin Hanchuan’s sudden change of expression, “Without the system, I would just be a passing guest in your life.”

Lin Hanchuan held back his impatience and asked a few more questions, finally getting to know the whole story.

Cheng Ding Chen had a secret crush for ten years and unintentionally got bound by some kind of system. The system informed him of the original plot, where the protagonist, Lin Hanchuan, would end up with the antagonist, Shu Shuangyu. After Shu Shuangyu’s death in a car accident, Lin Hanchuan would close off his heart and live a lonely life.

Before the plot even began, Cheng Ding Chen inadvertently revealed his feelings to Lin Hanchuan, and as a result, he was transferred to another department and rarely saw Lin Hanchuan anymore.

Frustrated with his predicted fate, Cheng Ding Chen refused to believe that his ten years of feelings for Lin Hanchuan meant nothing. After a company gathering, under the influence of alcohol, he confessed his love to Lin Hanchuan.

Unsurprisingly, he was rejected.

In his intoxicated state, Cheng Ding Chen’s anger surged, and he decided to purchase a skill from the system to alter Lin Hanchuan’s memories.

“Is that all?” Lin Hanchuan held a tablet and made Cheng Ding Chen watch the video on it. “Didn’t you want to harm me? Make me die?”

In the video, Lin Hanchuan and Cheng Ding Chen were standing by the roadside in the dark night, with no one else around. For some reason, Cheng Ding Chen suddenly showed a resentful expression as he looked at Lin Hanchuan, and then he saw a large truck approaching from behind Lin Hanchuan.

Completely unaware, Lin Hanchuan was earnestly talking about something. The next moment, he was pushed into the middle of the road by a tremendous force and stumbled, colliding with the truck behind him.

Cheng Ding Chen stood still, looking dazed and relieved, before finally walking away.

After the truck driver got off and checked Lin Hanchuan’s condition with trembling hands, he made a phone call.

The video ended.

Cheng Ding Chen’s face turned pale, and any remaining trace of alcohol in his system disappeared.

“You told me about the existence of the system, the original plot, and even that you tampered with my memories,” Lin Hanchuan calmly recounted, “Because you knew that no one would believe such strange and miraculous things if they were revealed.”

“As angry as I am about your methods, I would have simply dismissed you. You could have found another job in another company and still live a life similar to what you had before.”

“But you didn’t dare to tell me that you wanted to kill me… no, you already did kill me once.”

“Because this was a very real act of murder, and you will go to jail, and I will make sure you pay the price.”

Cheng Ding Chen’s face changed, and he got up from the ground, half-sitting on the floor, trying to restrain his trembling, “President Lin, are you making up a story? If you were hit by such a big truck back then, could you still be standing here unscathed? You must be joking.”

“The restaurant we dined in that day was in a remote location, and there were no surveillance cameras except at the entrance,” Lin Hanchuan continued, “You observed the situation and made a deliberate decision, rather than acting on a whim.”

“President Lin…” Cheng Ding Chen’s heart was beating so fast that it felt like it might burst out of his chest. He forced a few dry laughs, “President Lin, I know I was wrong, but I know I was mistaken. I know you can’t force feelings, and you’ve already dismissed me. I’ve given up, you don’t need to threaten me here.”

Cheng Ding Chen didn’t even notice himself; he was speaking in a confused and rushed manner, mixing up his words, and his speech was fast and agitated, completely chaotic.

“You didn’t expect that the next day I would stand before you unharmed,” said Lin Hanchuan calmly, as if narrating a story. “How were you back then? Panic-stricken, terrified, but you couldn’t show it. So that day, you made many mistakes out of anxiety, and I… I thought it was just the aftermath of a hangover.”

In Lin Hanchuan’s voice, Cheng Ding Chen seemed to be transported back to those days.

Cheng Ding Chen couldn’t accept it; in Lin Hanchuan’s eyes, his ten years of feelings meant nothing. Coupled with the presence of the system, he felt an inexplicable surge of courage: “I have a system! Who are you, Lin Hanchuan, to dare reject me!”

At that moment, the system informed him that there were no surveillance cameras around the Fengtou Restaurant. Cheng Ding Chen suddenly harbored a dangerous idea: the person he had loved for ten years, he couldn’t have, and he couldn’t let anyone else have him either!

Why? Why did his ten years mean nothing to Lin Hanchuan? Why could others conquer him in just a few days? Why was he destined to be nothing more than a side character in someone else’s love story?

Resentment, anger, embarrassment, jealousy—all the negative emotions surged within him and ultimately turned into action when the two trucks approached.

After that night, Cheng Ding Chen went home and slept soundly, feeling as though he had found some spiritual consolation. The deceased Lin Hanchuan would no longer belong to anyone, and he could exist only in Cheng Ding Chen’s memories.

After all, Lin Hanchuan had no one who cared for him—everyone only cared about his wealth. Cheng Ding Chen was the only person who truly loved the real Lin Hanchuan.

However, Lin Hanchuan proved to have eyes but no insight. He rejected Cheng Ding Chen’s heartfelt emotions.

Thankfully, after Lin Hanchuan’s death, he wouldn’t reject anyone or remain aloof.

Cheng Ding Chen even pondered how to position himself within the posthumous Lin family and maximize his benefits. He hadn’t anticipated that the next day, Lin Hanchuan would be as cold, aloof, and indifferent as ever when he walked into the office.

All the beautiful fantasies from the previous night shattered like bubbles, leaving behind icy and sharp glass shards.

After trying to dodge Lin Hanchuan’s inquiries, Cheng Ding Chen frantically questioned the system but only received a reply, [“Unknown; the system is currently investigating.”]

In the end, Cheng Ding Chen used up all his luck—though he had no idea what luck meant—by purchasing a memory-altering card to make Lin Hanchuan’s memories conform to their “ten-year relationship.”

During this “relationship,” Lin Hanchuan remained unchanged, devoid of any intimacy or affection. He was as cold and distant as ever, treating Cheng Ding Chen as a mere subordinate.

Two days ago, Cheng Ding Chen mustered up the courage to solidify the “relationship” and attempted an intimate approach.

Unexpectedly, before he could execute his plan, Lin Hanchuan saw through everything and promptly dismissed him.

Love and career both became void, leaving Cheng Ding Chen full of regret. He lamented why he had only altered Lin Hanchuan’s memories and hadn’t bought something like the “Infatuation Charm” to make Lin Hanchuan love him wholeheartedly.

Various thoughts jumbled in his mind, and Cheng Ding Chen attempted one final struggle. “Lin Hanchuan, I’ve been by your side for ten years, working diligently as your most capable assistant. Apart from loving you, I’ve never done anything wrong.”

“You knew you’ve been with me for ten years too.” Lin Hanchuan said softly, his tone a mix of sigh and anger.

Cheng Ding Chen was completely panicked, kneeling on the ground and blurting out incoherently, “Lin Hanchuan, I’m sorry. I was drunk that day; I was deceived by the system… But you didn’t die, right? You didn’t die! It wasn’t intentional. I’ve been with you for ten years, Lin Hanchuan…”

“Lin Hanchuan, my parents are uneducated farmers, and they are getting older. Without me, what will they do?” Cheng Ding Chen’s eyes were red, pleading relentlessly. “You haven’t had any problems now. I will stay away from you. I won’t dare to covet you anymore, Lin Hanchuan, please don’t…”

Lin Hanchuan, however, just looked at him expressionlessly.

“How should we deal with this?” A clear voice suddenly echoed in the empty room.

Cheng Ding Chen trembled all over, his hidden secrets exposed before a third person. He nervously glanced around and saw a white-haired man walking out from the corner. He widened his eyes in shock, “It’s you!”

Regarding Pei Cun’s sudden appearance, Lin Hanchuan showed no surprised expression. He thought for a moment and said, “Charge him with intentional homicide.”

“Is that it?” Pei Cun was dissatisfied. “If I’m not mistaken, in your world’s law, when you’re not dead, you can’t do much to him, right? At most, a few years of imprisonment?”

Lin Hanchuan nodded.

Pei Cun became even more displeased. “You died so thoroughly. If it weren’t for me having 007 fetch 001…,” his words trailed off abruptly.

Cheng Ding Chen stared blankly at Pei Cun and Lin Hanchuan as they talked affectionately and naturally. He turned his head, bewildered, and asked, “You’re not Shu Shuangyu… Who are you?”

Pei Cun finally looked at Cheng Ding Chen and calmly said, “I am your father.”

Cheng Ding Chen gritted his teeth, knowing that Pei Cun wasn’t the crucial factor. He turned back to plead with Lin Hanchuan, “President Lin, considering our ten-year relationship and my parents’ situation…”

Cheng Ding Chen’s family wasn’t well off; his parents were humble farmers, burdened with debts to support him, the only university student from the village, and even the town.

Cheng Ding Chen was their eternal pride, and whenever they talked about their son, the elderly couple was extremely proud.

Although Cheng Ding Chen was Lin Hanchuan’s subordinate, he was also considered a friend. He had been to Cheng’s home several times and met his parents. Whenever they saw Lin Hanchuan, the elderly couple would be very enthusiastic, expressing gratitude and appreciation, reminding Cheng Ding Chen not to forget his roots and to be grateful.

Thinking of those two elderly people with snowy white hair, Lin Hanchuan fell silent.

“How many times have you visited home after you became successful? How many times have you visited your parents?” Pei Cun sneered coldly, standing before Lin Hanchuan. “Over the years, I’m afraid you can count the visits on both hands.”

Cheng Ding Chen wanted to retort, but his mouth opened and closed several times before he weakly closed it again.

“You are nothing more than a selfish and self-centered idiot who only knows how to delude yourself,” Pei Cun looked down at Cheng Ding Chen from a superior position, his cold expression mirroring Lin Hanchuan’s. “You like Lin Hanchuan? You like the CEO of the Lin Corporation. What you like is the boss who can provide you with a platform and help.”

“Over these years, have you had other men or women? Have you engaged in one-night stands?” From Cheng Ding Chen’s expression, Pei Cun already knew the answer. He sneered, “And you dare claim to love him?”

All that talk about loving for ten years, being devoted and loyal, and seeking but never obtaining… It didn’t hinder him from dating and having one-night stands outside. He justified it by saying, “Love and desire should be separate,” and “Since I can’t have Lin Hanchuan, I might as well give up,” or “Who else can I be with besides Lin Hanchuan?”

Pei Cun had grown tired of all these messy excuses in various little worlds. They were merely self-consoling from an uncontrollable lower part of his anatomy.

What made Pei Cun angrier was that Cheng Ding Chen, while claiming to be deeply in love, had pushed Lin Hanchuan under the wheels—even though Lin Hanchuan had never wronged him and had even extended help to him on numerous occasions.

Such a person only cared about himself and nothing else.