Chapter 308 Extra Chapter: Back to Modern Times (Part 2) ^^……

Qi Chengming and his two companions, who were outside, also had their own troubles.

"I only regret not meeting Your Majesty sooner," Doctor Bian sighed unhappily, looking disapprovingly at the immature-looking Zhang Ji in his teens.

Since arriving, they have all changed to the same age they were when they first met His Majesty.

— Zhang Ji has become a teenager, but Doctor Bian is still an old man.

"Ahem, call me 'Sir,' call me Mr. Qi," Qi Chengming reminded them in a low voice, his toes digging into the ground. They had already reached the side of the main road; if anyone else had overheard Dr. Bian's words, they would definitely have given them a strange look.

If they're not careful, and Dr. Bian and Zhang Ji's faces are remembered, then they're doomed.

Doctor Bian pouted unconvinced, but obediently pressed his hat down further, feeling uncomfortable having to tuck his long hair into it. Luckily, he was getting older and his hair was thinning, otherwise he would have had to wear a hoodie like Zhang Ji, covering his long hair completely.

"Let's go, the light's green." Qi Chengming whispered, casually teaching them about crossing the street. "Red means you're waiting, green means you can go. See the zebra crossing? When we're walking, we must always use this line. If there's an accident involving a vehicle or pedestrian, the person walking on the zebra crossing will have to pay more compensation."

Zhang Ji didn't dare to speak, staring at the long, thin lamp that could change color on its own, his eyes filled with amazement: "..."

Physician Bian grasped the rules perfectly, saying, "Your Majesty, it seems that the regulations you formulated were based on experience from these places."

In the years after His Majesty ascended the throne, they gradually built cement roads all over the country.

Pedestrians walk on the cement path, while vehicles and horses use the road; these are two separate roads running in opposite directions. Anyone who doesn't walk in their designated path will be punished if an accident occurs.

Qi Chengming nodded with satisfaction: "It's all thanks to my decades of hard work that I've become somewhat familiar with Dading. Otherwise, if you guys suddenly came here, you'd be completely clueless."

If that were the case, he thought about how to explain it to a group of pure ancient people, how much effort it would take... Ugh, he felt a little hopeless.

"It's different, it's still different."

The divine doctor muttered in disbelief.

The three of them entered the mall, and suddenly everything was transformed into a dazzling display of lights and signs, a vibrant array of goods on every surface, the floors gleaming. Men and women along the way, scantily clad and daringly exposing their limbs, walked with an air of nonchalance. The air was thick with the mingled aromas of several overpowering foods…

All of this seemed both shocking and utterly unfamiliar, yet within that unfamiliarity lingered a subtle sense of déjà vu—

For example, those understandable words and numbers, and Zhang Ji's sharp eyes spotted someone riding something that looked like a scooter past, but he didn't move at all, as if the scooter would move on its own, looking extremely calm and carefree.

Zhang Ji: "..."

He was so envious his eyes were practically red! This scooter was outrageous! He really wanted one!

"Alright, close your eyes. Let's go buy clothes first, then come down to the food street and buy some snacks to take back." Qi Chengming clapped his hands twice to make a crisp sound and attract their attention.

Only in these kinds of shopping mall food streets, where three grown men walk together, two of whom are still young enough to eat their fathers out of house and home—no matter how much you buy, it's perfectly normal to be carrying large bags of food with you.

"I'll listen to you—I'll listen to you." Doctor Bian's tone changed, earning him an approving look from Qi Chengming.

"Buzz!"

As I was walking, my phone rang.

The screen displays the caller ID as: Sister.

Qi Chengming froze instantly: "..."

"Your Majesty, sir?" Zhang Ji noticed his strange expression, glanced at his phone screen, and realized something. He whispered a few words to Doctor Bian, and the two of them quietly took a few steps back.

It's been decades.

Qi Chengming mentally prepared himself before answering the phone: "Hello?"

"Brother! How was that novel last night? Was it good? I have a lot more of these kinds of succession-struggle stories. What do you want to read? I'll recommend a couple more to you." The girl's excited voice came from the other end of the phone, enthusiastically recommending good books and plots.

Qi Chengming listened to the strange noise with nostalgia, and it took him a beat to realize that she was talking about the original plot of the book he had transmigrated into.

Qi Chengming's eyes welled up with tears, but he smiled and said with obvious disdain, "It's so ugly! How can a male lead who's full of scheming and plotting be an emperor?"

The person on the other end of the phone: "???"

"Brother, are you still half asleep? This is a story about the struggle for the throne. Seventh Prince is still a young, insignificant prince with no family background. How can he become emperor without scheming? The thrill of watching a succession struggle is all about the scheming. Gradually, he recruits talented people to increase his own manpower, then he brings down the other princes one by one, winning over Emperor Hongren's attention and favor. How satisfying is that!"

Qi Chengming couldn't help but roll his eyes.

You brat, your little Qi has really put me in a difficult position.

Despite rolling his eyes, Qi Chengming still said, "I have a couple of days off, so I'm going out to relax. I haven't decided on a destination yet, but I might come to see you. I'll let you know in advance."

This was a preventative measure.

Once he gets through this day and resolves the issues with his ministers, he will rush over to meet them.

God knows how horrified he was to wake up and see so many ancient people. He barely felt the reality of returning to the present; it was mostly surprise and disorientation. But now, walking through a bustling food street filled with delicious aromas, hearing shouts of "Bo Bo Chicken! Bo Bo Chicken! One yuan a skewer of Bo Bo Chicken!" and having just finished this phone call with his sister…

Qi Chengming's heart finally began to relax.

"Okay, I'm hanging up now! I haven't finished catching up on sleep yet... I'm not talking to you anymore." The person on the other end of the phone hung up without any hesitation, completely unaware of the extraordinary adventures that had happened to him. If he hadn't had the chance to come back, that unexpected parting decades ago would have meant never seeing each other again.

Thinking of this, Qi Chengming's smile widened. He turned around and casually called to Zhang Ji and Doctor Bian, "Come on, let's continue our big shopping spree!"

Now, even if he had to worry about a whole bunch of people, he wouldn't feel a headache anymore.

Cherish this last day with your subjects!

...Say goodbye to them properly, and don't let this last day become a regret.

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Author's note: However, this is not the last day hhhhhh