(Why oppose giving back? This had nothing to do with naivety; it was simply the most suitable choice. After all, this world was still overshadowed by the threat of dimensional fusion. He could not rely on himself, because he could not create something from nothing. Gamers were even less reliable—they were a bunch of reckless fools. The only ones truly dependable were the authorities. In many novels, things started out wild, then the Harmony God forcibly changed the pace later on, which really did make for an uncomfortable read. But when there had been limitations from the start—when there were parents, family, and friends beyond one's reach—everyone should have known who they could rely on.)
Hearing the knock at the door, Xiao Ran gave Mom Xiao a thoughtful glance. It was not that there was anything wrong with her; rather, she had already told quite a few people over the phone the previous day that he had returned. It was not strange for someone to come knocking now. Xiao Ran had already sensed the people outside. From an objective standpoint, they could be considered very responsible.
"Coming, coming."
Xiao Ran opened the door with a friendly expression and looked at the uniformed young man and woman outside. They appeared to be in their twenties, full of vigor but not lacking in composure. There was also a slightly plump middle-aged woman. Xiao Ran did not know the three of them, though the uniforms worn by the two young people made their identities obvious. He feigned surprise and asked, "And you are?"
"You're Xiao Ran? You're so handsome." The slightly plump woman looked Xiao Ran up and down. She was initially surprised, but then reproached him, "You troublesome child, you're already this old, yet you still made your parents worry for so