NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: Who Doesn't Have A Story From The Past?
It turned out to be a system!?
Zhang Yan never expected to encounter a blessing in disguise and obtain the legendary system.
After the system successfully bound itself to Zhang Yan, the first task was soon issued.
**"Ding—System prompt: The God-Level Selection System is now in effect. Girlfriend Li Chuchu has given your hard-earned money to her ex-boyfriend to start a business. Please make a choice, Host:**
**1. Choose to forgive her and obtain the title of 'Green Hair Turtle,' symbolizing someone who endures humiliation.**
**2. Everyone has an ex! Call your ex-girlfriend, confess your regret, and express your desire to reconcile. Reward: 30 million soft sister coins and a one-yuan house voucher."**
A choice, huh!?
If Zhang Yan forgave Li Chuchu, he would eventually become nothing more than a green-haired turtle!
With a sneer, Zhang Yan picked up his phone and said, "An ex-boyfriend? Who doesn't have one?"
"You have an ex-boyfriend, so why can't I have an ex-girlfriend!?"
With that, Zhang Yan began scrolling through his phone's address book.
Li Chuchu's eyes widened in shock. Seeing that Zhang Yan was serious, she rushed forward, grabbing his arm. "Zhang Yan, what are you doing!? Are you really going to call that little fox!?"
"Out of my way!" Zhang Yan pushed her aside.
By now, his eyes had landed on a very familiar name in his contacts—**Shen Qing.**
This name carried immense weight in Zhang Yan's heart.
Shen Qing was his first love, his ex-girlfriend.
Recalling why they broke up, Zhang Yan felt a pang of regret.
They had met during university and had been inseparable. However, Shen Qing's family was extremely privileged, and her upbringing had been strict.
Because of this, their four-year relationship had only progressed to holding hands and sharing a few kisses.
Despite his desires, Zhang Yan had respected Shen Qing's boundaries, deciding to propose to her family after graduation.
But, as often happens in clichéd stories, a wealthy noblewoman approached Zhang Yan right before graduation.
Adorned in expensive jewelry, she said just one thing: "You're not a good match. You can't give Shen Qing happiness. The money you'll make in your lifetime won't even equal her monthly pocket money."
That single sentence crushed Zhang Yan's confidence.
He understood that a love without equal standing wouldn't last.
And so, the two parted ways—suddenly and inexplicably.
Later, Zhang Yan got together with Li Chuchu, whose background provided a sense of security. Despite her frequent shortcomings, he endured them.
Memories of Shen Qing and the moments they shared flashed through Zhang Yan's mind.
After a while, he clenched his teeth and dialed the number he hadn't called in three years.
The phone rang twice before being answered.
"Hello…" The voice on the other end was familiar, unchanged. It was Shen Qing. "Is that Zhang Yan…?"
Hearing her voice, Zhang Yan's heart tightened. Fighting back his emotions, he said, "It's me."
Silence lingered on the other end for three full seconds. Then Shen Qing spoke again, her voice forced and attempting to sound lighthearted.
"It's been three years. What made you call me now?"
"Have you been doing well all this time?"
"No," Zhang Yan replied firmly.
Shen Qing paused, her tone shifting to one of concern. "What's wrong? Did something happen?"
Glancing at the increasingly sour-faced Li Chuchu, Zhang Yan spoke with determination.
"Shen Qing, I regret breaking up with you. Tell me, would you still be willing to be with me?"
On the other end of the line, there was a loud *clatter*, as though the phone had fallen onto a table.
Quickly, Shen Qing picked it up again. When she spoke, her voice trembled, choked with emotion.
"Where are you right now?"
"I'm on Hongqi Street," Zhang Yan replied.
"Wait for me outside the old ancestor's bookstore on Hongqi Street. I'll be there in fifteen minutes!"
With that, Shen Qing hung up.
Simultaneously, the system's voice echoed in Zhang Yan's mind.
**"Ding—Congratulations, Host, for completing the selection. Rewards: 30 million soft sister coins (transferred into the host's account via legal means) and a one-yuan house voucher!"**
Moments later, Zhang Yan's phone buzzed with a notification. Checking it, he saw confirmation of the funds' deposit.
Ever since discovering that Li Chuchu had transferred all his money, Zhang Yan had unlinked all shared accounts, even enabling SMS alerts.
This text message confirmed the arrival of 30 million in his account.
As for the one-yuan house voucher, it resided in the system's storage, ready for use anytime.
Though uncertain why Shen Qing had agreed to meet, Zhang Yan felt an exhilarating sense of revenge.
After all, why should he care about breaking up with Li Chuchu?
He had spent three years with someone else's wife and emerged victorious!
Of course, Zhang Yan wasn't about to let go of the money Li Chuchu had taken. Even if it had been donated to charity, he wouldn't make things easy for her or Li Minghui.