way. I'll help take care of your wife, too.”

“Hahaha,” Tao Ci laughed, “Provided I have one.”

“Hahaha, sleep well.”

“Bye.”

These days, Tao Ci really felt off. Each dream felt like his soul was being taken, almost unable to return. He feared one day he wouldn’t make it back...Deciding not to overthink, he hoped it was just his biological clock acting up. Picking up his phone, he smoothly found the app, as if the move had been done a thousand times, and continued reading the novel from earlier.

It was a fantasy novel, with a traditional plot and no real surprises, but it was safe, satisfying readers’ need to see the protagonist ascend from mortal to supreme.

Despite this, Tao Ci was still fascinated by the author’s imagination, thinking of writing his own one day, relying on the world he envisioned — a world with all races, unparalleled secret techniques, top beauties, and gourmet food.

An auction, essential in fantasy novels, must be included. Betrayal cannot be omitted, for it fuels the protagonist’s growth and encounters with arch-enemies. Luxurious moves were a must, but their names shouldn’t be too trite. Ah, and it should end tragically, an elegant farewell, hahaha.

Drifting off, Tao Ci fell asleep.

Yet the world refused to let him be, and another world seemed to be calling him.

In the dead of night, the bright moon outside the window silently rippled, flashing momentarily.

Chapter Three: Suddenly Back

"Ah~ Long live the weekend!!!" Tao Ci stretched widely. Today was Saturday, a paradise for white-collar workers. Regardless of how smooth or frustrating the work week was, these two days were meant for rest and relaxation. It was now 10 AM, and after washing up, Tao Ci started his fine day.

First came breakfast, which was significantly more exquisite on Saturdays compared to workdays. Imported mixed cereal from England, featuring various nuts and fruits to supply a day's worth of vitamins and fibers, was complemented with pure German milk, ensuring he started the day energized.

After enjoying the cereal, Tao Ci had a boiled egg. Why not a tea egg? Because boiled eggs are the healthiest, retaining the most complete nutrition—vital for replenishing the body.

After such a rich breakfast, a sense of happiness filled him. Satisfied, he sat at his computer desk and reached for the power button. The crisp boot-up sound soon rang out. Tao Ci had carefully selected his computer's startup music, adding to his satisfaction. At this time, most online news had already been updated, perfect timing.

But Tao Ci mainly followed football news. As a pseudo-fan who had never watched a World Cup match in person but frequently played football games, football news was the world to him. The biggest news of the day was the Messi winning his fifth Ballon d'

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