Extraordinary Realm from Persuasion System-Chapter 523 - 196: 2019, Returning to Daily Life, Transcendent Mindset_4

These smells mingled, creating an indescribable... well, let’s not even mention it!

Especially as Zhang Beixing’s attributes improved, his five senses were significantly enhanced. This made the train ride he had just endured nothing short of torture! Thankfully, it was finally over.

"Feels great!"

He exhaled a puff of white mist and said again.

Then he turned and saw Huo Honghao and the others disembarking, each carrying their luggage. Their expressions were all rather strained.

Clearly, the thirty-one hours on standing-room tickets had taken a heavy toll on them.

They stood in place for a moment, stretching to relieve their stiff muscles and limbs. They went to the station restroom and splashed cold water on their faces, washing away the grime. Stepping outside, the cold wind on their faces refreshed them considerably.

Huo Honghao glanced at the snowflakes dancing in the air, then turned to Zhang Beixing. "Brother Zhang, what are your plans? Are you returning to the Shishi Military Region with us?"

"No, I’ve been busy for so long, I’m planning to take a vacation," Zhang Beixing shook his head and said.

He had been incredibly busy these past few months. First, there was taking on the Oizaki’s Eight Challenges, a heaven-defying endeavor that had him traveling all over the country. Then, he fought against foreign drug cartels. Finally, he participated in a military equipment evaluation in Pu’er. He had barely rested through it all.

Now that he finally had some downtime, and with the end of the year approaching, he naturally wanted to take a vacation. He needed to rest properly, readjust his condition, and figure out how to implement the suggestion for ’Qi Control’.

Hearing this, Huo Honghao nodded. "Alright, we won’t disturb you then. But it’s late, and with the snow, it’ll probably be hard to get a taxi. Where are you headed? Need a ride?"

Zhang Beixing still shook his head. "No need, I’ll just walk. You guys go on ahead."

"Alright, then we won’t impose. Farewell!"

Seeing Zhang Beixing decline, Huo Honghao didn’t press further. With a nod, he led the soldiers to the underground parking lot, heading for the Shishi Military Region.

After bidding Huo Honghao farewell, Zhang Beixing glanced at the heavy, swirling snow. He pulled a pack of cheap cigarettes from his inner pocket, lit one, and took a deep drag.

The harsh, low-quality smoke stung his throat as it traveled to his lungs, eventually spreading a warmth through his chest.

Zhang Beixing paused for a moment before exhaling. With the cigarette dangling from his lips and hands thrust into his pockets, he walked off into the distance.

Before long, his figure had completely disappeared in the snowstorm, leaving no trace.

At eight in the morning, in a villa complex in Shishi.

Lin Siqi blinked her sleepy eyes open and sat up in bed. Through the window, she saw that a seven to eight-centimeter layer of white snow had accumulated overnight. She stretched leisurely.

Sleeping in on a snowy day is the best, she thought. But being alone still feels a bit lonely.

I wonder what that silly Lao Zhang is up to.

He’s even posted videos on Douyin, so he must have finished his work by now, right?

But why hasn’t there been any word from him for so many days?

Could something else have come up?

As this thought crossed her mind, Lin Siqi felt it was quite possible.

Zhang Beixing was notoriously busy, especially after September of 2018. She had barely seen him for four consecutive months. Every so often, she would get news of him rushing about all over Great Xia, either collecting Martial Arts techniques or challenging his limits. He rarely had a moment to spare.

Perhaps... this is the price of becoming stronger?

Sighing, Lin Siqi found Zhang Beixing’s chat window and sent: "What are you up to?"

Then she got out of bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up. While she was doing so, Zhang Beixing replied, "Doing it!"

PFFT!

Lin Siqi spat out her mouthwash. Wiping her mouth, she rolled her eyes in annoyance.

That was just like Zhang Beixing, always so improper! He had no idea where the other person even was, yet he still had to make a suggestive joke.

But she didn’t correct him. Instead, she played along, replying, "Alright then, come over."

After sending this, she waited. But even after she finished freshening up, Zhang Beixing still hadn’t replied.

Seeing this, even though Lin Siqi had somewhat expected it, she couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed.

Just as she was about to message Zhang Beixing, "Just kidding,"

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK—

A knock came from the door. Hearing it, Lin Siqi frowned.

She lived in a villa complex with excellent security; unverified visitors weren’t easily allowed in. Therefore, Lin Siqi wasn’t worried about it being a criminal.

But if not a criminal, who would visit so early in the morning?

Her mother? But she wasn’t due in Shishi for another three days. Her neighbors? She rarely interacted with them, so that was even more unlikely. Who could it be?

Lin Siqi had no idea. Cautiously, she got dressed and went to the door. She peered through the peephole, and the next moment, she froze on the spot.