The Sickly Villain Only Wants to Survive

110 [Epilogue 4]

Regarding the initial world, Zhu Tong had no intention of delving into what a childhood without pain and suffering was like.

Pain is also a form of tempering; if, as the system claimed, he could become an exceptional person, then even without that memory, he still could.

However, as the timelines continued to converge, his memories returned unbidden, manifesting through his dreams.

The first time he saw Shao Ming was on a cruise ship during a friend's birthday party.

But he wasn't hearing about this person for the first time.

While studying at Q University, he had often heard talk of a genius in the Computer Science department—someone who had entered the school with top marks, participated in numerous international competitions within his first year, and brought glory to the institution.

He even established his own gaming company, gaining a measure of fame by the end of his four years at university. Upon graduating, his company successfully went public, breaking records for the earliest entrepreneurial ventures by Q University students.

"...... He graduated from Q University. Haven't you met him before, brother?"

It was only thanks to Xiao Xin, who was beside him, that Zhu Tong even noticed Shao Ming.

Unfortunately, throughout his busy four years of study, internships, and his grandfather's expectations, Zhu Tong never had the chance to meet the legendary genius. He didn't expect to encounter him abroad after graduation.

Most of the attendees boarding the cruise ship had extraordinary backgrounds, and they had all heard about Shao Ming; opinions about him were mixed.

Some admired him, while others dismissed him.

Then there was the fool who, backed by a powerful family, openly declared his affection for Shao Ming, asking him to be his boyfriend.

This fool was Qian Xiao, a notorious playboy known for his flamboyant style, equally extravagant in his dress and lifestyle, without regard for boundaries.

While claiming it was a confession, his true intention was to exploit Shao Ming, making it a public humiliation in front of so many people.

Zhu Tong initially thought of himself as just another spectator on the cruise, but Shao Ming's response surprised him.

"Mr. Qian, you fancy me? It's your honor, but I'm not interested in a relationship that could ruin my reputation or leave me maimed. As far as I know, everyone you take a fancy to ends up worse off. You carry a jinx, don't you? If you need a master to ward off your bad luck, I could help with that."

The person being humiliated smiled, showing no sign of intimidation in front of a crowd eager to witness the spectacle.

Most people on the cruise understood what kind of person Qian Xiao was, but no one would dare to say it so openly.

Those from humble backgrounds wouldn't risk it, those of equal standing wouldn't want to, and those who could suppress the Qian family held him in contempt.

Shao Ming's audacity to speak such words meant he had completely offended Qian Xiao.

What kind of backing did he have to be so bold?

Zhu Tong couldn't help but feel intrigued when Xiao Xin, clinging to his arm, said, "Is Qian Xiao looking for trouble? Does he want to get himself killed?"

Zhu Tong was puzzled. "What do you mean?"

Xiao Xin explained, "You don't know? The last person who pursued Shao Ming so openly has already bankrupted his family. Oh, wait, you know him—it's the son of the Xia family, Xia Weiyi."