One new case of conjunctivitis was reported at the beach.
The next morning, at 4:00 AM.
Jiang Chuan got up on time and began to get ready.
The count was awakened by the noise and, still half asleep, opened his eyes and asked, "Where are you going?"
It's the weekend, no work today?
"Going on a trip." Jiang Chuan said succinctly. He had packed most of his things last night, so he could leave soon. He finished washing up and left right on time.
Not a point more, not a point less, exactly 4:10.
travel?
The count glanced blankly out the window at the still-dark sky. Finally, relying on his willpower and love for his work, he overcame his laziness, got up, and went out with Jiang Chuan.
Who in their right mind would go on a trip at this time?
"Actually, you don't have to come, it's fine." Jiang Chuan looked at the Earl, who looked so sleepy he looked like he was about to die, and felt a little helpless.
Aren't cats supposed to be nocturnal animals?
Today, for the sake of his trip, he deliberately didn't drive his usual car for commuting to work, but instead opted for an SUV.
This car looks like it has been through a lot. Although the owner has taken good care of it, you can still see the traces of its history.
The car drove out of the residential area.
The usually bustling city is now quiet and deserted, with even the streetlights about to go out.
The only sound was the car speeding by on the road.
But the other side of the world is far more wondrous. All sorts of magical creatures can be seen, and you might even spot Santa Claus drinking his wine by a streetlamp in the middle of summer…
The count, who had been waking up, looked out the window with great interest.
But after a while, I got bored again because there really wasn't anything interesting to see; the whole city was the same all the time.
The magic side remains the same as always.
Moreover, it seems that Jiangchuan is driving further and further out into the suburbs, and the road is becoming more and more remote and secluded.
Aren't you sleepy?
He was a little curious. According to Jiang Chuan's usual routine, he should sleep for at least 8 hours, but since he got up at 4:00 today, he actually slept for less than 8 hours.
"I'm on the road, so I'm not sleepy."
This statement seemed to have a deeper meaning, but the count was too lazy to think about it and simply accepted the answer with his head tilted to the side.
Jiang Chuan was driving very fast, so he was very focused. He rolled the car window down slightly to let the fresh morning air into the stuffy car.
There is an illusion of being on a moving mountain, with a view of "all the mountains below" flowing slowly from the top.
With the air circulating in the car, a breeze naturally formed, blowing the stray hairs that had fallen across Jiang Chuan's forehead back, revealing his entire face.
When expressionless, an aggressive and imposing look can be very intimidating.
His features were strikingly defined, a quality often used in popular literature to describe men as sharply sculpted. Outside the car window, streetlights flashed by, their interplay of light and shadow seeming to imprint his face.
One deep, one shallow; one deep, one shallow; one deep, one shallow.
It really has a great visual effect, like a high-speed shot flashing by in a movie.
Since he was on a trip, Jiang Chuan naturally didn't wear his usual suit; instead, he wore fluffy loungewear. Although the fluffy texture made him look more lively, the color he chose was still the lifeless and dull gray that the Earl considered.
The count remembered that he had asked Jiang Chuan why he bought such clothes.
Because the "fuzzy" attribute doesn't seem to fit Jiang Chuan's image as a mature man.
Jiang Chuan replied, "Don't you think this looks like a fruit covered in mold?" His expression was very calm, as if he really thought so.
As a magical being, the count didn't quite understand this strange way of thinking unique to humans.
Is mold a...good...thing?
Out of politeness, the count did not show his dislike.
After observing Jiang Chuan's unchanging driving posture for a while, the Earl lost interest again. Sleepiness belatedly washed over him, and he simply used this drowsiness to continue sleeping.
Jiang Chuan continued to focus on driving, following the navigation all the way to his destination.
The closer you get, the clearer the sound becomes.
The so-called "travel" actually just means taking a short drive to the beach to wait for the sunrise.
It's early summer now, and the sun is rising earlier than in spring.
However, the actual sunrise will not occur for another 25 minutes.
The timing was perfect.
Jiang Chuan parked the car and rolled down the windows completely. The cold air of the early morning streamed in, and with the windows open, the sound of waves crashing could be heard clearly.
Such a natural rhythm is very hypnotic.
Before sunrise, the sea is a vast expanse of gloomy darkness.
The sea and sky merged into one color, both equally gloomy. He didn't turn on the lights, and thus blended into the darkness; the whole world was dim.
This scene wouldn't normally be very interesting, as it's monotonous and lacks a focal point. However, the gray SUV parked in the driveway provides a point of interest.
The people sitting in the car, the cat sleeping in the car.
The count was awakened by the noise of the waves and said with a hint of exasperation, "You're so idle."
He couldn't understand why someone would stay up all night and drive such a long way to the beach.
“It’s not bad to waste a little time now and then, waiting for the sunrise.” Jiang Chuan chewed on a soda cracker, not caring about the count’s complaints.
Actually, this would be a great pairing with alcohol.
A dozen ice-cold beers, even if you drink them on an empty stomach—well, not on an empty stomach, it hurts your stomach.
In addition, drunk driving is also prohibited, as it violates laws and regulations. Jiang Chuan is a law-abiding citizen, so after chewing the soda crackers, he drank hot water from his thermos.
The water also contains other Chinese medicinal herbs, which have the effect of removing dampness.
It couldn't be healthier.
It is 4:43 a.m. now, and there is still half an hour until sunrise.
Jiang Chuan just stared blankly at the sea.
He wasn't cold because he was wearing so many layers, but it was the count who was suffering.
This noble mage finally had to bow to the cold air and snuggle into Jiang Chuan's arms.
Jiang Chuan, with his good temper, hugged the cat and continued his reverie.
The message from the Magical Girl Administration arrived at this time, and it was a very typical way of delivering information that was in line with the administration's style.
Jiang Chuan was lost in thought when he was startled by a crow that suddenly fluttered towards him. Even at this hour, in these usually deserted wilderness areas, one shouldn't see any magical creatures.
The crow, carrying a letter in its beak, seemed to confirm that Jiang Chuan was the recipient before opening its beak.
The envelope did not fall to the ground due to gravity, but floated in the air and opened automatically.
As usual, there were all sorts of messy special effects and sacred background music, but Jiang Chuan paid no attention to them.
Hello, Jiang Chuan.
[Mission Objective: Chen Rui's modification completion rate is four stars.]
[Congratulations on passing the Bureau's probationary period mission! Please claim your witch halo as a full-fledged witch and your unique magic scepter.]
Continue your journey and strive to protect love and peace in the world! *kiss*
The letter was very short, and just as Jiang Chuan finished reading it, the magic energy shattered and reformed into a simple wooden stick...
It was indeed very rudimentary; Jiang Chuan would believe it if you told him it was a fire poker.
To be honest, the wand's simplicity was beyond Jiang Chuan's expectations. Judging from the style of the employee uniforms, the wands should have been something more girlish and flamboyant.
I really didn't expect it to be so ordinary.
He wasn't offended, but the style just felt a bit off.
"I suggest you don't think about my appearance like that. As a mature adult male, you should know that you can't judge a book by its cover, right?"
Jiang Chuan tentatively reached out to grab the fire poker that was floating in the air.
Then I got a lecture.
He immediately withdrew his hand and kept his distance.
The other person's tone was very polite, but their voice was rather... rather, very much like a mature, sophisticated woman.
Her voice and appearance are extremely mismatched.
For a grown man like him to think about wielding such a wand... it's terrifying no matter how you look at it.
Jiang Chuan's eyes were filled with mixed emotions: "Ah, um... you're right..."
You really can't judge a book by its cover...
"It's a pleasure to be your partner. I'm Anivea."
"When you need me, just whisper my name and I will appear."
He seems much more reliable than the count who only knows how to sleep.
The brief exchange with the fire poker was over.
Fortunately, this magic wand won't become part of his mind or stay on him as an accessory, as depicted on television.
Jiang Chuan felt deeply that he had escaped a calamity.
He wasn't being sexist, he was just socially awkward. It was simply that the wand lady's voice sounded too human, and he couldn't quite accept it.
As for... Chen Rui's modification completion rate is four stars...
As the saying goes, old habits die hard. Chen Rui didn't actually realize where he went wrong, as can be seen from his belief that "at least he should be replaced with a high-quality man."
But in real life, Chen Rui did not repeat those mistakes, so his rehabilitation was considered a success.
Jiang Chuan silently reviewed the entire task in his mind, summarizing the advantages, disadvantages, and subsequent impacts. How could he iterate and operate in the next step to achieve better results?
But before we consider this matter, there are more important questions...
"What is the witch's halo mentioned in the envelope?" Even though the count wanted to pretend to be asleep to avoid answering the question, Jiang Chuan still caught him.
The Earl: He subtly shifted his gaze.
He was a little... unsure how to put it. Little girls, after all, all love beauty.
"That's right, it's actually not very useful. It just looks nice, but it won't affect your normal life. Don't worry!" The Earl finally gave his answer.
That's something I dare not say in reality.
They were afraid Jiang Chuan would change his mind.
The fact that someone dislikes flashy things is practically ingrained in their DNA.
Jiang Chuan instinctively felt that something was wrong; the Earl's refusal to explain in detail... there was definitely something wrong.
He was about to ask further questions.
The count suddenly exclaimed, "Look, the sun is rising!"
Jiang Chuan was instantly captivated, and his gaze quickly shifted to the sea.
A half-sun adds a warm texture to the dim world, its colors gradually spreading across the water like a painting where shattered mirrors are pieced back together.
Each shimmering ripple is a different, highly saturated color.
However, they both belong to the sun and to light.
The painter's brushstrokes are never stingy in adding color to the world, and nature is never stingy in bestowing color upon the painter—the world's brilliant colors, just as life should be like this, free and unrestrained.
You can run to the beach at four in the morning to watch the sunrise, or stay up late at night to watch a quiet movie. That's what life should be like.
It's your own life; you decide what kind of life you want to live.
The count turned his head with a start, only to find that Jiang Chuan was engrossed in watching the sunrise and had no intention of pursuing the matter. Only then did he finally feel relieved.
Some people are admiring the scenery, while others are the scenery itself.
Compared to the sunrises he saw more often, the Earl looked at Jiang Chuan's face, which seemed to appeal to both the magical and the real world, and felt that the gods were being somewhat unfair.
How can a creation truly possess both beauty and power?
I'm a little jealous; a new case of conjunctivitis has been reported at the beach.
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