Wang Jianguo lay back on his bed, but the soft mattress failed to bring him any sense of relaxation. The words Zhao Shuzhuo had spoken earlier today kept surfacing in his mind like an inescapable fog, echoing over and over until they left him trapped in deep contemplation. He tossed and turned, unable to sleep, his internal conflict forming a dense web that bound him tight.
Helpless, Wang Jianguo gently activated the System. Its faint light flickered in the darkness, appearing like a glimmer of hope. Carefully, he connected to the dimension, performing the act like a mysterious ritual. In a whisper barely audible, he spoke into the void:
"Haitang, are you there? I need to talk to someone."
Chapter 290