manynovel Chapter 6: Are there really gears of fate?
Chapter 6: Are there really gears of fate?
"Huff, huff, huff..."
On the playground, Hu Biao was panting heavily, his face contorted in rage.
Looking at the finish line not far away, he gritted his teeth and persevered until he crossed it. Only then did he stop, panting heavily, feeling like he was about to die.
Three laps!
It's less than a kilometer.
This damn physical condition!!!
Realizing that his life was finite and that one day he would have to hand over the entire universe to these ants on Earth, he felt very unbalanced. He stopped indulging in manipulating the universe and instead started his own fitness program.
He wants to live a long time.
So, I started exercising.
It's easier said than done.
He was originally a homebody, and he would feel like he was dying when he ran the 1,000 meters in the school's physical education test. But now, he was motivated and a little excited, so he started a little faster. He had already exceeded his limit after only three laps.
"Sanhu, what are you doing?!"
Beside the playground, Zhou Shen looked at his best friend speechlessly. "Why did you suddenly decide to train? You really are unpredictable!"
"Can't you train your body? Wouldn't it be better to live longer?" Hu Biao said, panting, and glared at Zhou Shen.
In online novels, many protagonists have a fat best friend, but in reality, he is not fat, even though he is not fat. Zhou Shen is the real protagonist.
This guy is 1.87 meters tall, two centimeters taller than me. He's just as handsome as me, has a great physique, and excels in sports, academics, and everything else. Most importantly, he has top-notch artistic talent. He's proficient in singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. He's practically the perfect school heartthrob!
If it weren't for the fact that they grew up together and he had fought for her a few times, showing his loyalty, she wouldn't want to become his best friend.
"No way, you're only eighteen, and you're already thinking that far ahead!!" Zhou Shen looked at Hu Biao speechlessly. "Besides, you're not fat."
"Shut up, get to the point!"
It's Sunday afternoon, the only day off a week for senior high school students. He doesn't believe this guy would come to the playground to watch him run for no reason. Wouldn't it be better to use that time to chat with the school beauty?
"I heard your family is going to bid for that piece of land in Nam Shu Wan?"
"Huh??" Hu Biao raised his head in confusion and looked at Zhou Shen. What did that mean?
The reason he and Zhou Shen became best friends is not only because they grew up together, but also because their families are considered to be close friends.
Back then, the two men's grandfathers were neighbors, classmates, and had a very good relationship. They went to the countryside together. Zhou Shen's grandfather was admitted to university and returned to the city. After graduation, he entered a government agency and had a smooth career. Hu Biao's grandfather, on the other hand, was immersed in the gentle embrace of a village girl and settled down in the countryside.
However, the Hu family was very shrewd. Taking advantage of the reform, they made their first fortune as vegetable vendors, then contracted small factories in the countryside. By the third generation, they had successfully joined forces in the city.
Zhou Shen comes from a good family and is handsome, so he's definitely getting the treatment of a lead actor. Hu Biao isn't bad either, although his grades in class are average, but you have to consider what class it is!
This is the best class in the best high school in the city. If they can achieve a mid-range score, they should have no problem getting into a 211 university, and with a little effort, they can even reach the 985 university cutoff.
Not only that, he's also quite good at shady dealings. He's a pro at playing games, and several professional teams have already extended offers to him. If it weren't for his sudden awakening of his abilities, he would probably already be a semi-professional player. Anyway, his family is rich, so he can spend as much as he wants and make it big for a few years without any problem.
In the end, they're all just high school students. Whether their grades are good or bad, they're just kids in their families' eyes. They're not allowed to interfere in family matters. Why did Zhou Shen have a brain fart today and ask such a bizarre question?
"How would I know? I never get involved in family matters. Why are you asking?"
Zhou Shen knew about Hu Biao's situation; he was just a clueless young master, so asking him was pointless. However, some things needed to be done in advance. A hint of difficulty flashed across his face, as if he were conflicted. After hesitating for a moment, he continued, "I heard that the feng shui of that piece of land is bad. I think we should just forget about it."
"Forget it?!" Hu Biao was completely dumbfounded. As a young master, he never participated in the family business, but he also knew that projects involving city regulations were businesses worth hundreds of millions or even billions!
Is this something a young master like him should concern himself with?
Do you think this is a time-travel novel? How can a seven or eight-year-old be able to pontificate and write eloquently? And the parents still believe it?
Isn't that ridiculous?
Why are you telling me this?
Do you have anything to do with me?
"In short, that piece of land is unlucky, so it's best if your uncle doesn't bid for it," Zhou Shen said.
"Hmm?" This time, Hu Biao finally noticed something was wrong. Zhou Shen was acting strangely today. His appearance hadn't changed, but his demeanor seemed a bit more mature than before.
What the hell?
Subconsciously, he blinked, subconsciously shifted his gaze, and then froze!
This……
Under his gaze, he discovered that Zhou Shen was emitting a hazy white light, which was slowly dissipating and would soon disappear. In his vision, it looked more like some kind of remnant.
But why does this white light look so familiar?
In an instant, the white light that seemed to freeze time, shooting out from the strange mirror in the Ancestral Dragon Mausoleum, flashed through his mind. Although the two were somewhat different, they were very similar in essence.
He didn't know why he was so sure; it was just a feeling, and he trusted that feeling.
"Sanhu, what's wrong?"
Seeing Hu Biao suddenly freeze in place, Zhou Shen quickly waved his hand in front of him.
"Oh, it's nothing."
Blinking and shifting his gaze, Hu Biao said, "What are you saying? You think you can just say you won't go and then not go? How could I possibly persuade the old man about this bidding?" He paused, his gaze turning strange. "I said, did you hear something from your old man? Wait a minute, if there really was a problem, would your old man be so disloyal?"
"Sanhu, that piece of land is really unlucky. It's best not to bid for it." Zhou Shen pressed down on Hu Biao's shoulder and said with a serious expression, "I'm serious. Whether you believe it or not, don't blame me for not warning you if anything happens in the future." After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Hu Biao's response, as if afraid that Hu Biao would continue to ask questions.
"What the hell? It wasn't this strange when we were just ordinary people, but now that I've awakened my abilities, all sorts of weird things are happening. Could it be that the legendary gears of fate have finally started turning?" Watching Zhou Shen's hurried departure, Hu Biao frowned. "Nanshuwan, what's so eerie about that place? Is there something wrong with this land? Let me take a look."
He walked to the edge of the playground, found a chair and sat down. His view shifted, and the scene before him changed. Soon he saw Nanshuwan, a small suburban village along the river that had been mostly demolished.
Before me lay ruins, with nothing out of the ordinary.
However, Zhou Shen's words still made him feel uneasy. He placed the piece of land in front of him and examined it carefully, but couldn't see anything. So he picked up his phone, turned on the flashlight, and reached out to start digging into the ground.
Having dug into the earth for a month, he was already quite adept at this kind of thing. Next, he just kept digging and digging, until he reached about ten meters underground, when his movements suddenly froze, his eyes widening in shock—
"Holy crap, this is... a bomb?!"