freenovelworld Chapter 660 Book 1 Dream 1
Chapter 660 Book 1 Dream 1
A faint scent of roses wafted in the air. Zhong Ning felt a wave of warmth before her eyes and slowly opened them.
She was standing in front of the kitchen island, with a kettle of herbal tea brewing in front of her.
As the water boiled, the rose petals, dried tangerine peel, chrysanthemum, goji berries, and other ingredients floated up and down.
The water's color gradually changed from being colorless and transparent to turning pink.
Zhong Ning glanced around the room. The kitchen was open-plan with a minimalist design. It looked a bit empty, but it was clean and tidy at a glance.
She took a clear glass from the side, poured herself a cup of herbal tea, and sat down on the sofa.
"Xiao Qi, transfer your memories."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qi hurriedly returned from next door: "Coming, coming, host."
This time, Zhong Ning has arrived in the TV series "A Dream of Books," but the world she is in now is not the real world.
"A Dream of Lemon" is a world written by the author of "A Dream of Books".
The story revolves around Song Xiaoyu, an obscure actress who transmigrates into the world of "A Dream of Lemon," the script she auditioned for, becoming the female lead Song Yimeng. She then embarks on a journey of fateful struggle and eventual love with the villainous male lead, Nan Heng.
In order to change Song Yimeng's originally tragic ending, the female protagonist attempts to alter the plot, causing her to experience multiple deaths and rebirths.
Influenced by the male and female protagonists, the fictional characters in the script world also begin to slowly awaken their consciousness and break free from their fate as mere tools.
The original owner's name was Huang Chengzhu, and she was Song Xiaoyu's agent. She had just returned from a script reading session with her team today.
It was raining heavily outside on the way back. The original owner had just finished taking a shower and brewed herself a pot of herbal tea when Zhong Ning arrived.
In this fictional world, the original owner is an orphan, a fictional character without parents. The story mainly focuses on the encounter between the male and female protagonists; other characters are unimportant.
But in the real world of "A Dream of Books".
The original owner's family was similar to most ordinary people's; she had loving parents and was their only child.
You can tell from her name that she comes from a happy family. Her father's surname is Huang and her mother's surname is Cheng, so she was named Huang Chengzhu.
After graduating, the original owner worked as a talent agent, managing only a few artists, including Song Xiaoyu, who were all relatively unknown actors.
The job of an agent is very challenging. It requires being tactful, perceptive, flexible, and able to speak appropriately to different people, as well as mastering the art of conversation.
Although the original owner had some savings over the years, it wasn't much, so he could only continue to work hard in this industry.
In the storyline, she was just a minor supporting character with very little screen time.
Aside from their different family circumstances, the original owners of the two worlds were quite similar in other aspects.
After receiving the memories and the plot, Huang Chengzhu felt that the plot was quite melodramatic, and the idea of multiple worlds made her dizzy.
"Xiao Qi, so you've sent me to this fake world to be a wage earner? At least send me to the real world."
Xiao Qi explained, "Host, we're here to complete a mission."
"Then tell me, what side quests do I have this time?"
"Host, you will also be entering the world of the script 'A Dream of Lemon'. We'll talk about it later. Song Xiaoyu is about to travel through time. Get ready, host."
Upon hearing this, Huang Chengzhu raised an eyebrow: "So hasty? I wasn't even in that script for 'A Dream of Lemon,' how could I automatically transmigrate into it?"
Xiao Qi shook her head: "No, host, I just used the passage through which the female lead traveled to send you in."
"It would be better to open the passage myself and go in, then follow them in. It's too rushed in terms of time."
"Host, wouldn't it be better if I saved you some trouble? You can just lie down and relax, you don't need to worry so much."
"Is it possible not to worry? I still have a mission to complete," Huang Chengzhu said, then asked, "Is it to wear it directly?"
Yes, dressed.
Okay, after listening, she immediately teleported into her spatial dimension to change clothes and look in the mirror.
The original owner had smooth facial features, crescent-shaped eyes, and a very infectious smile.
With a high nose bridge, big eyes, and small, full lips, she belongs to the sweet and lively type.
When Huang Chengzhu came out again, she had changed into a smoky purple ancient costume, her hair was loose, and she had only used a hairpin to make a simple bun.
She had just steadied herself when suddenly the ground gave way beneath her feet, and she began to fall downwards, accompanied by a beam of light.
Huang Chengzhu steadied himself and complained, "Xiao Qi, how could you just leave without saying goodbye?"
"Hehe, the passage over there just opened, I didn't have time to say anything."
"Hurry up and tell me about the side quest. If it's too troublesome, I won't do the quest. I'll just tear open the passage and go directly to the real world."
Xiao Qi nodded: "Host, this mission is not difficult. I think we should just let things take their course."
"What do you mean? There's such a mission?"
"Actually, it's about changing the plot, but if you don't do anything in the past, the plot will definitely change anyway, so just let nature take its course."
Huang Chengzhu chuckled: "So you just sent me into that script world? To make me a tool?"
"The host is not a tool. You can take control of the plot. You'll find out when you get there."
"Why are you acting all mysterious? What can't you tell me?"
"I'm giving you a surprise, host. If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise anymore."
Huang Chengzhu rolled his eyes, feeling that Xiao Qi had learned all of this from him.
After falling for a while, realizing she was almost at the bottom, she used her inner energy to slowly descend, her toes landing lightly on the eaves of a building.
The surrounding area is filled with trees, streams, lakes, and boats, and the buildings underfoot seem to be built on the water.
From this vantage point, one can see quite far, with a cluster of cities in the distance. A sweep of spiritual energy reveals that the imperial city is also in that direction.
Huang Chengzhu thought the view here was nice, so he took out a pot of wine from his spatial storage, found a place to sit down, and started thinking about where to go later.
Just then, a whooshing sound came from behind, accompanied by a clear, melodious voice.
"Although guests are welcome, young lady, you've come uninvited. Is there any explanation for this?"
Huang Chengzhu flicked his sleeve to deflect the hidden weapon, then turned slightly to look at the person standing to the side: "Is this your home?"
The newcomer was dressed in ancient blue and white clothing, with a handsome and elegant appearance, and a red pattern painted between his eyebrows.
Hearing her natural question, Shangguan He paused for a moment, then quickly smiled again: "This is the Canjiangyue Club, why don't you follow the rules when you enter, young lady?"
Huang Chengzhu looked away, tilted his head back and drank: "It's not your house, so why do you care how I got in?"
Did you think she wanted to come here? She just passed through and landed here.
As for his claim that this place was "Remnant River Moon," I wasn't surprised; I had already guessed it when I saw the surroundings.
As for Song Yimeng, if she wants to change the plot, she will have to die and start over countless times.
Therefore, Huang Chengzhu doesn't plan to find a place to stay right now. Staying put is the best option, otherwise it's too much trouble to keep moving around.