Zhou Xuan was reborn! And not only that—he returned to the very moment of humiliation that had shaped a lifetime of weakness. With fists clenched in fury, he struck down everything before him, determined to wash away all the shame of his past life. Raising his head, he met the fearful eyes in front of him and made a silent vow in his heart: Since fate had granted him a second chance, he would live with dignity from now on—never again would anyone dare to strike him down. From that day on, Zhou Xuan ushered in an era that would astonish the world. (A note from the author: This is a business-centric story with a single female lead. There will be at least two updates daily, with occasional bonus chapters, and the story will never be left unfinished.)
A sharp slap rang out, sending a boy of about fifteen or sixteen staggering backwards, the cigarette dangling from his lips flying several meters away. He fell to the ground, eyes glazed and expression blank, as if that slap had left him utterly dazed.
The boy had a close-cropped haircut, a thin frame clad in a faded white T-shirt, and a gray-black backpack slung over his shoulders. He lay motionless on the dirt path.
Standing next to him were two delinquent teenagers, their hair dyed in gaudy colors and tattoos snaking up their arms. They laughed loudly and arrogantly at the boy sprawled on the ground.
The tall, yellow-haired one who had just struck him spat out, “Damn! You dare take my cigarette like that? Who do you think you are, the boss?”
“Boss, why isn’t this kid moving...”
Amid a wave of dizziness and ringing in his ears, Zhou Xuan had no idea where he was. Time seemed to stretch on endlessly, as if an entire century had passed before he finally awoke from the darkness.
He forced his eyes open. Suddenly, a burst of brightness assaulted his vision; the sunlight was dazzling. Instinctively, he raised a hand to shield his eyes, only to feel a sharp pain radiate through his palm. He couldn’t help but gasp.
It took a while before Zhou Xuan realized he was sprawled on a dirt road, pain throbbing in his left cheek and right hand. Looking down, he saw a small, skinny hand. Zhou Xuan felt as though he’d been struck by lightning. He muttered in disbelief, “Didn’t I die?”
A curse rang out behind him, accompanied by a vicious k