Thinking of this, Ma Zhaodi gripped the milk candy in her hand tightly, which was almost melting from her warmth. She took one last look at Gu Zuozuo's slender back before turning and leaving the educated youth settlement.

She needed to go back early to cook for her parents and younger brother, otherwise she would get another beating if she stayed late.

Some people are born to be cherished and admired by others, while others have to fight tooth and nail just to survive.

She was fed up with her life and wanted to change. She wanted to become a city dweller, and the male educated youth at the educated youth settlement was the best ladder for her to leave. She wanted to become a worthless person who wouldn't be trampled on by everyone, and no one could ruin or interfere with her plans!

That evening, the air above Malutun was filled with the mouthwatering aroma of meat. The children who used to run and play outside were nowhere to be seen today. Instead, one, two, three, four, five, or six little kids were squatting at the door of every household's kitchen, their eyes shining with an alarming gleam as they stared at the kitchen door with drooling eyes.

The last time the educated youth ate together was on the day Gu Zuozuo and the others arrived. Now, a month has passed, and they are sitting together again to prepare for a welcome party for the new educated youth.

Gu Zuozuo and the other two didn't go empty-handed either. Each of them carried a pound of meat and their own lunchboxes as they went to find Li Fanghua.

At night, a candle and two oil lamps were lit in the main room, illuminating the entire room.

On the table were a pot of pork stew with sauerkraut, a pot of pork bone and radish soup, and a pot of braised pork.

The educated youth gathered around three tables secretly swallowed countless times, unable to resist the aroma of the dishes as they ate.

"We've gathered here again today to welcome the new educated youth. Let's give them a warm welcome!"

The sparse applause almost made Kan Lei lose his composure.

"It's fate that we've gathered here from all corners of the world. Let's look out for each other in the future. If you have any complaints, please voice them. We must not resort to violence!"

As he spoke, his eyes glanced at the table of female educated youth, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

Gu Zuozuo remained calm and relaxed, as if the words went in one ear and out the other, and that the person was not talking about her.

Kan Lei took a deep breath and decided to stop. If he kept talking, he wouldn't be able to hold back his saliva. Besides, he couldn't afford to offend that person right now.

Let's eat!

As soon as he finished speaking, chopsticks began flying across the table at an incredible speed.

The meal ended quickly as everyone ate quickly, and Gu Zuozuo and the other two, who had finished eating early, had already returned to their rooms.

...I am a timeline that is slipping away at breakneck speed...

"System, check in."

[Sign-in successful. Congratulations, host! You have obtained 1 Metal Detector, 10 Nutrient Solution, 5 Unknown Animal Hides, 10 Attribute-less Crystal Cores, and 1 Ability Awakening Potion.]

Gu Zuozuo stumbled and almost fell headfirst off the treetop.

"A power-awakening potion? Is it the one I'm thinking of?"

[Yes, host, but the success rate is only 20%. Because the rules of the worlds are different, the probability of possessing abilities from other worlds is very low.]

Of course, if you succeed, it means that this world allows the existence of superpowers.

Gu Zuozuo sat cross-legged on a thick tree branch and took out a superpower awakening potion from a test tube in her system space.

Looking at the reagent inside, which was sparkling with golden starlight, Gu Zuozuo hesitated about whether or not to take it.

"Will I turn into a zombie if I fail?"

[No, dear, there are no side effects if it fails. You should trust the reputation of the system store; we won't cheat you.]

Their system store doesn't accept just anything, okay? The zombie virus certainly won't be traded indiscriminately and end up in other dimensions; their management is extremely strict!