C2 Why Did It Have to be so Big?

"System, what happens if someone looks for me in the real world while I'm in the movie world?"

"Don't worry, host. Time in the real world pauses while you're in the movie world, so there's no need for concern," the System reassured.

Seemingly a bit impatient with the question, the System promptly opened a portal on the wall before him, resembling a space-time wormhole.

He was pulled in by an immense suction, and no amount of shouting could help him. Simultaneously, the System's voice echoed in his mind.

Ding! Transmigration confirmed. You've entered the world of "B City."

Ding! Identity and background confirmed.

Ding! Language information uploaded.

"B City? Isn't that the movie I just saw?"

"Damn, talk about diving into the deep end!"

That was his last coherent thought...

...

When Lee Feng came to, he discovered his surroundings had completely changed.

He was on a train, surrounded by youths in school uniforms, and he was dressed just like them.

"Wait, a school uniform?"

Lee Feng was at a loss for words, staring at his own uniform. This must be the identity the System had set up for him.

Memories flooded his mind – indeed, he was still Lee Feng, an exchange student in K Country, heading to B City with his peers for the annual baseball tournament.

A boy a few seats ahead of Lee Feng had just stowed his luggage when he turned and saw a girl in a school uniform approaching.

"Oh, it's Zhenxi."

The moment he spoke, the other boys' attention shifted to her.

Lee Feng, fresh from watching the movie, recognized that the story was unfolding.

The girl sat in the seat in front of him, confessing to a boy beside her, as the others egged him on with chants of "Say yes!" "Say yes!" Lee Feng couldn't suppress a chuckle.

"Looks like egging people on isn't a pastime exclusive to my country!"

And what about their standards? Wasn't K Country supposed to be brimming with beauties?

Why was this girl with the plain face being idolized like a goddess? Could it be a matter of different tastes?

Lee Feng's face was a picture of bewilderment.

After a brief glance, his interest waned, and he turned to the system in his mind.

"System, where's my newbie gift pack?"

This was the long-coveted newbie gift pack he'd been dreaming of. It was his lifeline in this world; without it, his meager strength would be no match for the challenges ahead.

*Ding* "Newbie gift pack delivered: Strength +20, Stamina +20, Agility +20. Note: Average human baseline is 10."

As the announcement ended, a rush of energy surged through his body, an intense sensation that made his veins bulge.

It took some time before the discomfort subsided.

Lee Feng clenched his fists, reveling in the explosive power coursing through him.

This wasn't as simple as basic arithmetic. With his attributes tripled, he could easily take on ten young men.

Though he lacked any real weapons or martial arts techniques, this boost to his physical condition was invaluable in this apocalyptic world.

Soon after, a mission notification appeared.

Mission 1: Save the beautiful flight attendant Yu Dulin from zombie poisoning. Reward unknown.

"Yu Dulin?"

Lee Feng was taken aback by the name.

He had vividly remembered her from the movie he was watching earlier, even pausing to look up information about her. She was one of the famed beauties of B City, tragically bitten by a zombie in her first scene, a moment he couldn't help but regret.

Of course, he wouldn't admit to coveting her...

Ahem!

As this thought crossed his mind, a stunning woman in a uniform approached him.

Here she comes!

Lee Feng mentally cheered and called out to the attendant.

"Excuse me, miss, may I ask you a question?"

The beautiful attendant, Yu Dulin, seemed unaware whether his transmigration had altered the storyline or if other twists of fate were at play.

She should have been at the front of the train, aiding the zombie girl, yet here she was, emerging from behind, still heading for the restroom where the girl was.

His voice caught not only Yu Dulin's attention but also drew the curious stares of several nearby students.

They couldn't contain their excitement, whooping and hollering as they watched Lee Feng strike up a conversation with the beautiful attendant.

Lee Feng couldn't help but roll his eyes in exasperation.

"Complaining about your sister? Seriously, grow up!"

"Hello, can I help you with something?"

Yu Dulin, who had been flagged down, paused in surprise. Her professional demeanor quickly kicked in, and she stopped to give Lee Feng a warm, welcoming smile.

"Has anyone ever told you how beautiful you are?"

Lee Feng scratched his head, his words tinged with embarrassment. His straightforwardness was unmistakable.

For someone who had been single for 23 years, flirting was no easy feat. He had to choose his words carefully.

And he certainly couldn't outright tell her he was trying to save her—that would make him sound insane.

"Sir, I appreciate the compliment, but let's not make jokes."

Yu Dulin's smile faded, replaced by a cooler expression. Her slightly furrowed brows and the mole at the corner of her mouth lent her an intriguing allure.

"I'm not joking. I mean every word."

Having committed to the conversation, Lee Feng resolved to see it through, despite the awkwardness that was palpable even at a distance.

Zhenxi, who had been playfully engaging with a man in front of him, shifted her gaze to the pair, watching them with a curious eye.

"Sir, if you keep this up, I'll have to leave."

Yu Dulin's frown deepened. She had endured her fair share of empty pick-up lines.

She was about to walk away when the murmurs of other passengers caught her attention.

They were pointing at a strange woman in a black and white striped sweater who had just emerged from the restroom.

"Why does she walk with such a lurch, her head tilted at such an extreme angle?"

"And what about the bloodstains on her clothes?"

"It's astonishing how her hand can move in such an exaggerated way."

Lee Feng looked up and immediately grasped the situation.

The zombie girl carrying the ptomaine had succumbed to the virus's onslaught while he was busy stopping the flight attendant.

Now, she staggered through the carriage, her mind clouded.

Her disheveled hair obscured her face, and her bare legs were marred with ghastly, corpse-like streaks. She murmured remorsefully:

"I did something wrong. I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

"It's all my fault..."

"Miss, are you alright?"

Yu Dulin, positioned before Lee Feng, felt compelled by her duty as a flight attendant to step forward and offer assistance.