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This is Gu Jiansheng's eighteenth rebirth.
In his seventeen previous rebirths, he had tried to break free from his constraints, reverse his fate, and even considered ending his life, but without exception, he failed each time.
His mind was free, but his body and soul were bound by this nightmarish cycle.
Faced with humiliating beatings and verbal abuse, he could only watch helplessly as he was submissively slaughtered.
When faced with insincere courtship, his nausea and rejection could not stop his body from nodding in a seemingly shy response.
Time and again, his overwhelming hatred and disgust could not shake this nightmarish cycle, and he could only take every possible moment to end his life decisively.
But this time, he failed, and even the unchanging plot took an unexpected turn.
"It doesn't seem like there's anything seriously wrong right now, but he hit his head. This could be a big or small matter. Why don't you find some time to go to a big hospital in the city to get it checked out?"
Dr. Zhou Guosheng from the clinic gave Zhou Lexing a simple examination, but the clinic's conditions were poor, so he could only advise the family to go to the city for a checkup.
Zhou Lexing quickly said, "Mom! I'm really fine. There's no need to go to the city to see me. Look at me, I'm as lively as ever. Which of the young men in the village can match my energy!"
As he boasted, he didn't forget to make a few bodybuilding moves, showing off the muscles exposed outside his sleeveless vest.
The others didn't understand the meaning behind his behavior, but that didn't stop them from watching the handsome young man act silly, and they all smiled at him with pursed lips.
"Are you trying to kill me?!" Zhou Yuanxiang slapped his arm, the sound crisp and clear, showing how strong the force was. "I think you've become even more insane since you hit your head! I should take you to the city to be exposed!"
"mom……"
Zhou Lexing rubbed the red marks on his arm. It wasn't that painful, but at this point, he should go with the flow, act pitiful, and quickly move on from the matter.
He knew his own situation; this was a case of a sudden change in appearance, and even if he wanted to see a doctor, he would probably have to find a sorceress rather than a doctor.
Most importantly, although his family owned bicycles and raised pigs, Zhou Lexing didn't consider them wealthy at all.
I haven't seen a single bit of oil in his stomach right now, and I wonder how long he'll have to eat cornbread before he can have meat again.
In this situation, going to the city to see a doctor is just plain stupid; they're broke.
Since he had resigned himself to the fact that he couldn't go back, even if he couldn't provide any help to this family, he at least couldn't wreak havoc on the original owner's home.
"Actually, hitting your head can easily cause a concussion. Short-term dizziness and memory loss are normal. You can observe for a few more days and then make a decision based on the situation."
They were all from the same village, and they knew each other's situations inside and out.
Zhou Guosheng knew that times had changed, but it was still difficult for every family to go to the city, let alone see a doctor. So he followed Zhou Lexing's advice and offered a few words of advice.
“Hey! Look how professional Dr. Zhou is! We don’t know anything, so we should listen to him. Let’s go, let’s go, I’ll take you back on my bike, let’s not disturb the patient’s peace and quiet here.”
Zhou Lexing's words, delivered in a strange tone, drew laughter from the clinic staff. Even Zhou Yuanxiang, usually so serious, couldn't keep her composure and slapped him on the arm.
"I really don't know how I raised such a wretched thing like you!"
"Aww!"
After finally managing to push him out of the ward, Zhou Lexing took the opportunity to cover his arm, which had been slapped red, and howled. This prompted Zhou Shusheng to nervously surround him and keep trying to blow air into it.
"Brother, blowing on it will make it stop hurting!"
Gu Jiansheng's gaze fell on the door, listening to the lively sounds outside gradually fading into the distance, lost in thought.
"Jian Sheng, are you thirsty? Mom will go get you some water."
Zhou Lanhua spoke softly as she got up to get the kettle from the bedside table, only to see Gu Jiansheng suddenly look up at her.
Those handsome, upturned eyebrows held a deep darkness and icy indifference. A chilling aura, like a ghostly snake, coiled around her, causing Zhou Lanhua to shudder. Her hand holding the kettle slipped, and she bumped it against the bedside table.
"Go."
Gu Jiansheng parted his thin lips slightly, his voice slightly hoarse as if he hadn't spoken in a long time.
Upon hearing this, Gu Lanhua felt as if she had been granted a pardon and quickly walked outside with the kettle in her arms.
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"You better watch out these next couple of days, and don't run around anymore! Your brother should be back tomorrow, Saturday. I'll pick him up on my bike at noon, so you just stay home and keep an eye on Shusheng. If you cause any more trouble, I'll break your legs!"
"knew--"
As soon as he got home, Zhou Lexing curled up on the bed and lay down.
He had fought a fierce battle with mosquitoes all night and hadn't slept a wink. Now, after all that fuss, with that faint hope extinguished, the weight on his heart had been lifted, and he was starting to feel sleepy.
Zhou Yuanxiang wanted to say something more, but seeing him lying on the bed looking sleepy, and the bandage on his head hurting her eyes, she shut her mouth, lifted the curtain, and went outside.
"Brother, are you feeling unwell?"
Zhou Shusheng held back his words the whole way.
Although he was simple-minded, he still vaguely understood the meaning of going to the clinic. His beloved grandmother, Grandma Zhou, went to the clinic and never returned home.
Despite his anxiety, he knew he couldn't mention his grandmother in front of his mother, lest she cry. So he held back his questions about the clinic until now, when he finally asked them hesitantly.
Zhou Lexing lifted his eyelids and looked at his younger brother, who had his head resting on the edge of the bed. He felt a strange sense of wonder and reached out to pinch the chubby cheeks of his newfound brother.
To be honest, Zhou Shusheng was quite different from the rest of the Zhou family in the original owner's memory. The Zhou family had four sons. The eldest son disappeared after joining the army, the second son worked in the city, Zhou Lexing was the third son, and Zhou Shusheng was the youngest.
While not all of the Zhou family's sons were particularly robust, they were all handsome young men with well-defined features. However, the youngest, Zhou Shusheng, had a round face and was undeniably adorable.
Did Zhou's mother give him special treatment?
Drowsy Zhou Lexing thought aimlessly for a moment, then squeezed it a couple more times; it actually felt quite nice.
"I'm not feeling unwell, I'm just sleepy..." His voice was muffled, but he couldn't help but complain, "Those mosquitoes really seem to be targeting Jun."
If Zhou's mother were here, she would definitely scoff at him, saying he was just trying to make himself look good. But Zhou Shusheng, whose heart and eyes were full of his brother, spoke to him in a fawning manner.
"Then I'll guard it for you, brother!"
Zhou Lexing closed his eyes contentedly, and just as he was half asleep, a fatal question suddenly occurred to him.
It is known that a handsome young man named Gu Jiansheng, existing in a different dimension, came from Zhoujia Village. He also shares the same name as the protagonist in a melodramatic period game design proposal that Gu Jiansheng was in charge of before his transmigration.
Now that Gu Jiansheng is here, how far away is the other protagonist, He Huaizhi?
Upon reflection, Zhou Lexing became much more sober. He thought about it over and over again, but the more he thought about it, the more suspicious he became. He simply opened his eyes, got up, and went to the outer room to find Zhou Yuanxiang to ask her for clarification.
It's not that Zhou Lexing is paranoid; although he was one of the game designers for this historical novel, frankly, he couldn't understand the heartfelt love on a physical level.
If Gu Jiansheng is a cabbage, then He Huaizhi is a landlord who cuts, stews, fries, and stir-fries the cabbage, then throws it into the trash can as compost to squeeze out the last bit of value.
Although he is not gay and does not discriminate against homosexuals, he simply cannot understand why someone would allow their loved one to experience such pain. It goes far beyond verbal attacks and mental insults, and is definitely a typical case that should be included in the criminal law.
Given that Gu Jiansheng was able to forgive such a potential serial killer without any resentment after being physically and emotionally abused, Zhou Lexing thought that this was somewhat related to Stockholm syndrome.
But strangely enough, this novel was a bestseller, and their studio put in a lot of effort to secure the copyright.
Although his name was not mentioned in the novel, all the men, women, and children in Zhoujia Village who had any connection with Gu Jiansheng, whether they were good to him or bad to him, could not escape He Huaizhi's clutches in the end.
Zhou Lexing immediately became alert when he thought of his mother's friendly attitude towards Aunt Lan.
"Mom, do you think Aunt Lan has an older brother who works in the city?"
Zhou Lexing, with a little tail following him, squatted down next to Zhou Yuanxiang, who was picking vegetables, and while asking questions, he pretended to pick up a string bean and smear it.
“Yes, her older brother is no ordinary person.” Zhou Yuanxiang said, then slapped his mischievous hand again. “Is this something to play with?! If you’re going to help, then hurry up and get out of here!”
Zhou Yuanxiang deeply felt that her third son was definitely the culprit behind her volatile temper!
Zhou Lexing, the mastermind behind this, shamelessly feigned helplessness: "I just haven't seen green beans in a long time, so I'm practicing my skills first."
That's utter nonsense!
They've been eating green beans every day for the past few days, they're all turning green, and this kid still has the nerve to say that!
Before Zhou Yuanxiang could even spit at him, that eager little tail spoke up: "Brother, I know how to pinch! I'll teach you!"
Zhou Yunxiang was somewhat different from her youngest son, whose situation was quite unique. Upon hearing this, she had no choice but to swallow her words, but she still couldn't help but glare at him with sharp eyes.
Zhou Lexing humbly accepted the instruction, completely unaffected: "Mom, what about Gu Jiansheng's father?"
"Why are you asking about these things? Let me tell you, those widows and orphans have it tough, and now Jian Sheng has gotten into this mess. Even if we don't help them out, we can't just stand by and watch them make a fool of themselves," Zhou Yuanxiang said, her voice lowering.
She herself was a widow, and the hardships she had endured along the way were indescribable, with no one to confide in.
At least she still had government subsidies, her eldest son had followed in his father's footsteps, no one in the village dared to mess with her, and her family also helped her. She was much more respectable than Zhou Lanhua, who had nothing.
“I’m telling you, instead of wandering around aimlessly all day, you should visit his house more often and take Jian Sheng out for walks. People who stay cooped up at home for too long will develop all sorts of problems. He’s also a soft-hearted, taciturn person; he keeps everything bottled up inside. How can he possibly think things through?”
"Hey! Did you hear what Mom told you?!" Zhou Yuanxiang urged Zhou Lexing, who was lost in thought, to nod. Only then was she slightly satisfied and added.
"Let me tell you, if I hear you bullying Jian Sheng outside, you'd better get a beating! I won't be polite to you!"
Zhou Lexing was somewhat amused and exasperated. Just how much trouble had the original owner gotten into to warrant Zhou Yuanxiang's constant admonition: "I know. Mom, am I that kind of person?"
"You are it!"
"..."
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