Related thematic articles: Untitled Document "Haha~" Seeing the novel's protagonist trample the "despicable, pitiful, lamentable" bunch of antagonists to nothingness, a certain lazybones lounging in a computer chair, blowing smoke rings, let out a carefree and hearty laugh. This lazybones named Lin Kai had lived for almost twenty years, was currently a sophomore at Hua Yu University, and spent his days eating and waiting for death. He was five days late for the start of the school year, and by the time he arrived to register, the newly built dormitory building was already filled to capacity with students. Unable to secure a spot in the new dormitory, Lin Kai had to stay in this old-style dormitory that looked like a dilapidated building. As the only official resident here, Lin Kai shared the two-story building with sixteen rooms with several nests of rats, enjoying an average living space exceeding 500 square meters. The red-brick, black-tiled building was constructed in the late 1950s and could be considered a "strong building" from the post-50s era. Although the walls of this small building were cracked and crisscrossed, it still stood strong, demonstrating to everyone who saw it how resilient the generation of the 50s was! The location of the small building was excellent, backed by mountains and facing a lake, with beautiful scenery. Especially the room Lin Kai now resided in, where the lush forest outside the window provided a picturesque view, and the nearby Mingzhu Lake, resembling a string of pearls, shimmered with emerald green waters. The lakeside mountain views were charming and pleasant, not inferior to the environment of high-end scenic villa areas. The main reason Lin Kai chose this room wasn't because of the beautiful scenery outside the window but because it was closest to the entrance, and there was a large tree outside the window that could shield him from the heat of the autumn sun in September! For the old dormitory without air conditioning, this was a crucial factor. Additionally, perhaps Lin Kai's choice of this room had something to do with his transition from boyhood to manhood. Whenever the weather was clear or the sun set, pairs of youthful "wild lovebirds" from the university would retreat into the lush forest outside this building to "discuss life." Or they would sit by the serene Mingzhu Lake and play, occasionally engaging in passionate acts that would make others blush, accelerate heartbeats, and aid in the wholesome growth of pure-hearted college students. However, it was already deep into the night, and the "wild lovebirds" had long dispersed. Lin Kai was sitting in front of the computer, listening to music while reading online novels. In these novels, the protagonists, armed with invincible hero auras, started as unknown little characters and bravely marched forward to become world-renowned heroes or great villains. They would then crush powerful figures due to minor frictions, conquer countless beautiful women, and amass numerous beauties in their harems. For a moment, it was awe-inspiring, and they stood alone, unmatched under heaven and earth! Lying comfortably in a computer chair, adopting a relaxed posture, Lin Kai stretched his feet onto the steel-framed bed nearby without worrying about disturbing others. Because the dormitory originally meant for eight people had become his personal domain. He freely puffed on cigarettes, creating leisurely smoke rings, enjoying the stimulation brought by smoking, numbing the emptiness deep within his soul, without worrying about his parents' reproach and sadness upon seeing him. Because here, there was only Lin Kai himself. Lin Kai believed this was the most enjoyable lifestyle in the world! Free from the constraints and helplessness of real life, he indulged in the highest level of spiritual enjoyment. Just as some wise person once said, "I throw myself onto novels like a thirsty man throws himself onto a woman,"—it was incredibly refreshing! Chongqing, one of the three major furnaces of China, still felt stiflingly hot in mid-September. There was no air conditioning in the old dormitory where Lin Kai lived, and the old layout of the dormitory rooms did not ventilate well. Moreover, the dense forest surrounding the building prevented any breeze from entering, making the humid and hot air-filled room feel like a giant "steamer." Despite sitting shirtless in front of the computer and using a fan, Lin Kai continued to sweat profusely, unable to fall asleep. According to the locals' understanding of weather changes, such abnormally sultry days were usually followed by torrential rains. As a native of Chongqing, Lin Kai also thought it should rain tonight. After checking the weather forecast online, it indeed confirmed his prediction—a heavy rainstorm was expected tonight. The news of the impending storm was a very considerate piece of good news for Lin Kai, who was drenched in sweat inside the "steamer." At least he could look forward to a good night's sleep. After closing the weather forecast page, Lin Kai continued reading the novel. The content of the book made Lin Kai laugh uncontrollably. He took a sip of the already warm cola, casually wiped the sweat off his forehead with the back of his hand, and thought, "Just wait a bit longer; it will cool down once it rains." Unconsciously, the crescent moon high in the night sky was obscured by thick clouds. The small forest outside the dormitory swayed and rustled in the wind, which howled mournfully, presenting a scene of impending rain. Observing the dark clouds and fierce winds, Lin Kai couldn't help but recall a line from a comical version of Journey to the West where Tang Monk said, "The wind is blowing, thunder is coming, rain is falling; everyone quickly close the windows!" Lin Kai got up, closed the windows, and sat back down to continue reading the novel. Everyone knows that during thunderstorms, it's best to turn off the computer. This isn't just about safe electricity usage but also for the safety of both the computer and its user. Lin Kai understood this principle too. Normally, he would have turned off the computer and unplugged the power cord and other external connections. But now, absorbed in the novel, especially at a critical point in the plot where the protagonist was about to conquer the female lead, he decided to wait until after this section to turn it off. "After I finish this part, I'll turn off the computer and go to sleep," Lin Kai glanced at the situation outside the window. Lightning flashed in the distance, and distant thunder rumbled faintly. Lin Kai always thought being struck by lightning and "flashed" was an extremely rare occurrence. If the stories were true, being "flashed" would either mean reincarnation or rebirth, which wouldn't be bad at all. Thinking of those who stayed up day and night playing online games, enduring countless storms without hearing of anyone being "flashed." "Hehe~" Lin Kai laughed heartily at this thought, looking at the sky outside the window and muttering to himself, "This time I won't turn it off; it should be fine, right?" Lin Kai was very aware of what kind of person he was. Apart from being content to live as a parasite for the rest of his life, eating and waiting for death, he was practically useless. Words like having no ambition, being lazy and fond of comfort, and being physically weak described him perfectly. If placed in a novel, he would be a standard "路人百" (a common passerby), not even worth being named. For someone like him to encounter a miracle was akin to waiting for a rooster to lay an egg—hopeless. With this thought, Lin Kai calmly continued reading the novel, remaining unperturbed despite the changing skies and thunderstorm outside, displaying a demeanor similar to a leading character unaffected by wind and rain. Swish—A bolt of lightning struck outside the window, hitting the big tree in front of it with a loud crackling sound. Countless silver arcs of light wrapped around the tree, forming a magical web of silver threads. The bright light illuminated the heavens and earth like daylight, startling Lin Kai who was engrossed in the novel. He abruptly looked up and witnessed the astonishing sight of silver lightning swirling around the tree. Lin Kai stared wide-eyed, his mouth agape, nearly dropping his jaw! Hmm, if this could be captured, it would certainly win a world wonder photography award! Suddenly, a thin arc of lightning shot out from the tree, twisting like a lively silver snake, emitting a sizzling sound as it headed towards Lin Kai's room. The arc hit the window glass with a puff, melting a fist-sized hole, then sped straight towards Lin Kai who was stunned. Can this really happen?! Lin Kai was astonished as he watched the silver arc fly towards his face, knowing that getting hit by it would likely not result in any time travel or rebirth but rather his imminent demise. At this moment, a complex mix of emotions surged within him. Besides panic and fear, there was also a trace of indescribable helplessness and unwillingness. Sigh~ To die like this without ever holding a girl's hand in this lifetime is truly unjust! Just as the arc was about to strike Lin Kai's face, he instinctively turned his head slightly. 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