Sleep Again, Dream System

"Hey, Tang Song, are you alright?" Liu Qingning waved her hand in front of him and pinched his cheek.

"Uh..." Tang Song shuddered suddenly, his thoughts gradually returning. "What's wrong?"

"You suddenly started staring blankly at your headphones for almost half a minute now, like you were asleep. Have you been studying too hard lately?"

Tang Song blinked blankly, then said awkwardly, "Maybe a little."

I was looking at my headphones and somehow my mind wandered off. I guess I'm just too tired.

Since Liu Qingning wrote him that "See you at the top" letter on June 6, 2015, he has put away all his messy thoughts.

I immerse myself in my studies every day, constantly striving, learning, and catching up.

His academic performance also began to improve rapidly.

With only four months left until the College Entrance Examination entrance examination, he wants to try his best to get into Imperial Capital.

Because he knew that Liu Qingning had wanted to go to Imperial Capital University since she was a child, and with her grades, it was basically DingTalk.

University isn't as demanding as high school, where every day is spent studying.

If I could go to the Imperial Capital with her, then we could have many romantic stories together, just like in the novels.

For Tang Song, who was 18 years old.

Jobs, future prospects, houses, etc. are all vague and ethereal things. I have no concept of them and have never considered where my future will lead me.

The only thing that could give him the motivation to persevere was Liu Qingning.

Hormones and the cerebral cortex reacted violently; a throbbing love permeated his entire youth.

Seeing Tang Song lost in thought again, Liu Qingning bit her cherry lips and said softly, "After dinner, shall we go for a walk on the Sports Field together?"

"Okay, sure!" Tang Song's face lit up instantly. "I'll go put up a lost and found notice on the school bulletin board and see who's so lucky as to have bought the same headphones as me."

The afternoon classes were long and tedious, but Tang Song tried his best to stay focused and immerse himself in them.

The Lunar New Year has just passed, and school hasn't officially started yet.

However, as senior high school students, they were forced to end their holiday early and return to school to study.

17:40.

"Ding ding ding~~ Dong~~" The pleasant school bell rang.

The classroom, which was originally filled with the sounds of turning pages and writing, suddenly became lively.

The students poured out of the classrooms like a tide, rushing towards the cafeteria.

The sun was gradually setting in the west, and the brilliant afterglow dyed the horizon red.

The entire campus was draped in a dreamlike veil.

Tang Song held a small vocabulary book in his hand, lowered his head slightly, and looked at Liu Qingning's beautiful profile up close, a joyful smile on his lips.

As a top student at Jing County No. 1 High School, coupled with her outstanding looks and figure, Liu Qingning was the kind of person who attracted a lot of attention at school.

No matter where you are, you will never lack admiring and hopeful glances.

But he was the only boy in the entire No. 1 High School who could truly walk alongside her, laugh and joke with her.

This special treatment greatly satisfied his vanity.

We followed the group into the East Cafeteria.

A cacophony of noise assaulted my senses.

Liu Qingning called out loudly, "Tang Song, you find a place to sit first. I'll go queue up for food. Don't waste time, use this time to memorize a few more words!"

"Okay." Tang Song took out his meal card from his pocket and handed it over. "Here, use mine."

"Next time, use mine for today." Liu Qingning winked at him and jogged towards the window.

Her high ponytail bounced behind her, exuding youthful and energetic beauty.

Tang Song put away his meal card, took his vocabulary book, and headed towards a quiet spot.

I had only taken a few steps when I suddenly saw a familiar figure.

Wearing a red cotton-padded jacket, dark jeans, and somewhat worn sneakers, he was standing in a corner of the cafeteria, his head slightly lowered.

She had neat, short, ear-length hair, and her bangs were also perfectly styled, just like her personality.

Tang Song was taken aback for a moment, then stepped forward, smiling and waving, "Hello, Zhang Yan, long time no see! You've come to visit No. 1 High School again?"

"Ah..." Zhang Yan looked up, her face flushed red, probably from the cold. "Tang... Tang Song, good evening. Um, our school doesn't start classes until next Monday, so I came to school early. I didn't have anything else to do, so I came to No. 1 High School to visit some classmates."

"The students at No. 2 High School are so lucky; they get an extra week off."

"It's alright." Zhang Yan nodded gently, her gaze drifting to Tang Song's chest. "By the way, Tang Song, what score did you get on your last mock exam?"

Tang Song said with a big smile, "560 points, my best score ever."

"That's amazing."

In Jing County, the best students are all snatched up by No. 1 High School, while the overall academic performance of No. 2 High School is much lower.

"Oh dear, there are more and more people. I'm going to grab a seat now, bye-bye~" Tang Song said with a smile, pointing into the cafeteria.

"Um..." Zhang Yan hesitated for a moment.

Tang Song stopped in his tracks. "What's wrong?"

"It's okay, bye-bye." Zhang Yan lowered her head and buried her mouth and nose in the collar of her cotton-padded coat.

Tang Song waved his hand and strode towards an empty spot.

While waiting for Liu Qingning, he glanced at Zhang Yan's seat again. It seemed that her friend was late and had not arrived yet.

The second semester of senior year is almost here, and the College Entrance Examination is entering its countdown phase. Everyone is in a state of readiness.

This might be the last time Zhang Yan has time to visit her friends from No. 1 High School.

As more and more people entered the cafeteria, her figure was gradually swallowed up.

Liu Qingning didn't waste any time during the meal.

I would occasionally ask him questions about key words, and if he didn't know them, I would analyze them in detail using paragraphs and word roots to deepen his understanding.

As a top student, Liu Qingning has exceptional memory, comprehension, and expression skills, and she also has her own set of learning methods.

Tang Song even felt that she taught better than the teacher, although the filter might also be a factor.

After finishing the meal.

The two walked along the smooth road to the school Sports Field.

The night was as dark as ink, and a cold wind swept across our faces.

A few streetlights cast a dim, yellow glow, creating a warm and tranquil atmosphere.

There were very few people on the Sports Field.

They walked slowly along the rubber track with their hands in their pockets.

With a bright smile on his face, Tang Song talked about the funny things that happened in the boys' dormitory, occasionally adding a funny joke and making a few self-deprecating remarks, which made Liu Qingning laugh.

The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

I walked two laps like that.

"Tang Song," Liu Qingning called his name, turning her head to the side and exhaling a faint mist of white smoke, "Have you ever thought about what kind of life you'll lead in the future? What job you'll have? What kind of house you'll live in?"

Tang Song paused for a moment, then stammered, "I... I haven't thought too much about it. Right now, I just want to work hard to get into a good university and find a job that can earn me money in the future."

"I understand what you mean." Liu Qingning pursed her small, rosy lips, then suddenly put her left hand into his pocket and gripped his large hand tightly.

The delicate, warm touch, along with the scent of her shampoo, made Tang Song blush and her heart race.

Although this wasn't the first time the two had held hands, he was still very excited.

The feeling of having both hands clasped tightly in one pocket is especially wonderful.

Liu Qingning shifted her position, getting closer to him.

As she walked, she said in a clear voice, "The Economic Foundation Determines Superstructure, which actually applies in many places."

How can the superstructure be stable if the foundation is not solid?

We cannot live without material things, and many things cannot withstand the test of reality.

For example... I believe that emotions only become pure, safe, and fulfilling when one is relatively free economically.

Otherwise, the daily grind and mundane matters can gradually erode the warmth between people, just like my parents.

Haha, if it weren't for my College Entrance Examination, they probably would have gotten divorced already. You should understand what I mean, right?

Tang Song's lips moved, and his expression was somewhat downcast.

He could roughly understand what Liu Qingning was saying, and he also understood her concerns.

They were both young people from small towns, and their family circumstances were very ordinary.

Liu Qingning's family situation was a little better than his. Her father was a junior accountant at a coal mine. Although he had been transferred to the county town, his salary was still not high.

The family lived in a cramped, old apartment of just over 50 square meters. The parents often argued over trivial matters and even fought several times.

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this anymore." Liu Qingning smiled brightly. "We are really young at 18, with an infinitely broad future and possibilities."

We will be better than our parents, Struggle in big cities, buy houses, settle down, and earn lots and lots of money.

We don't need to carefully calculate how much living expenses we have left this month, or scrimp and save to buy gifts...

We will have our own happiness.

Tang Song! You agree, don't you?!

"Yes!" Tang Song nodded vigorously, her eyes regaining their sparkle as she spoke with such vitality.

"Good!" Liu Qingning patted his broad shoulder and quickly walked a few steps to stand in front of him.

After taking a look, she winked playfully at him and said with a smile, "Such a smart and handsome young man, you're sure to have a bright future. I have high hopes for you, so don't let me down! Good luck!"

The bright moonlight shone on her, and her thick bangs swayed gently in the evening breeze.

Her clear eyes sparkled like the brightest stars in the night sky.

A strong throbbing surged in Tang Song's heart, and he imprinted this scene deeply in his mind.

It was 8 p. m., during evening self-study.

Tang Song rubbed his slightly throbbing forehead, glanced at Liu Qingning's back, took out an MP3 player from the drawer, and then took out the HiFi headphones he had found that afternoon and plugged them in.

Half a day has passed, and still no one has come to claim the headphones.

I might as well try it out myself first, since the sound quality of these headphones is really great and they're perfect for practicing listening skills.

Welcome to this English listening comprehension test. Now...

Clear English audio came through the headphones, and Tang Song sat upright, listening attentively.

I just finished listening to a short segment.

A sudden wave of intense sleepiness washed over him, and his eyes became drowsy and dull.

He let out a long yawn.

Tang Song lay quietly on the desk with his hands folded over.

He had a vivid and unique dream.

In his dream, he was admitted to the computer science program at Yan City University of Science and Technology.

During the National Day holiday of his junior year, he went to Imperial Capital University and strolled hand in hand with Liu Qingning along the Unnamed Lake.

Looking at the beautiful and youthful "White Moonlight" beside me.

In a moment of excitement, he hugged her and kissed her.

Liu Qingning did not refuse, but simply closed her eyes quietly and shyly.

Since it was his first kiss, Tang Song just stood there, covering her mouth with his, staring at her flushed face, not daring to move.

"Uh..." Tang Song groaned softly as he slowly awoke from his sleep.

Looking around at the quiet classroom, and recalling the dream I had just had, I felt a flush rise to my face.

But the feeling of kissing her was so wonderful.

Shaking his head, Tang Song suppressed his restless heart.

Reopen the listening test and start practicing.

After a while, his vision blurred again, and he lowered his head and fell into a deep sleep.

It was another vivid dream.

After graduating from university, he went to work for an ordinary Internet Plus company in Imperial Capital, where he earned a monthly salary of 10,000 yuan after becoming a full-time employee.

Liu Qingning successfully entered a top-tier company, working in artificial intelligence development, with an annual salary of 500,000 yuan.

In Liu Qingning's Rental House, he pounced on her and made intimate physical contact with her on the bed.

Although he didn't go into too much depth, he was very satisfied.

The sound of a pen nib scratching against paper reached Tang Song's ears, and he woke up from his dream again.

What's wrong with me today? Why do I get sleepy as soon as I listen to English listening comprehension? And I'm having wet dreams too.

Recalling the full touch in his dream and Liu Qingning's alluring figure, Tang Song felt his mouth dry and his whole body burning with desire.

I glanced at my White Moonlight, who was listening to music and doing her homework.

Tang Song took a deep breath and reopened his English listening practice.

Sleep some more!

Who knows, we might even have a more in-depth exchange!

Soon, the dream began.

After settling in the Imperial Capital, their work and life became busy and complicated.

After working there for six months, the company suddenly went bankrupt.

Through Liu Qingning's introduction, he joined a large company that deals with Internet Plus finance. The technical director was one of her seniors, who provided Tang Song with a lot of care and training.

One year later.

A serious bug appeared in a functional module he was responsible for, causing financial losses to the company, and he was laid off.

The job market is terrible, and he was fired for making a mistake, so he can't withstand background checks from large companies.

Tang Song were unable to find suitable work for a long time.

Because his mother had previously incurred a lot of debt due to illness, he had been helping his family pay off the debts, so he had no savings.

Liu Qingning basically covers all of their living expenses.

Liu Qingning had no complaints, but told him not to worry, as her salary was more than enough for the two of them to live comfortably.

He just needs to find a stable job; he doesn't need to earn too much money.

Although Liu Qingning's classmates and friends didn't say anything to his face, their attitude towards him wasn't very good.

Three years after graduation.

Liu Qingning has a stable annual salary of 600,000 yuan and also received Stock Options options from the company.

Tang Song earns a monthly salary of 15,000 yuan at a very ordinary Internet Plus company.

Friends, circles, topics...

The gap between them is widening.

Because of Tang Song's sensitivity and inferiority complex, arguments and friction began to occur between them.

Long hours of intense work and overtime, coupled with emotional distress, caused Liu Qingning to fall seriously ill.

Outside the hospital ward, Liu Qingning's mother was very agitated and urged him to let her daughter go.

They are not a good match. He cannot give her the life she wants, and instead, his daughter has to take care of him.

Tang Song felt guilty and pained, feeling like a parasite.

After that, he left the Imperial Capital and left Liu Qingning.

I found a decent job in Yancheng and settled down.

He and Liu Qingning maintained close contact, but she remained busy with work and did not date anyone else.

At the age of 30.

Liu Qingning earns a million yuan a year and bought her own house in Imperial Capital. It's 120 square meters, with three bedrooms and two living rooms, and she even got a Imperial Capital hukou (household registration).

He was laid off from his company in Yancheng, and due to his age, finding a job became even more difficult.

Liu Qingning encouraged him to return to the Imperial Capital and, using her connections, helped him find a respectable job with generous pay.

Because of his inferiority complex and desire to escape, Tang Song ultimately refused.

One evening, his mother called to introduce him to a potential blind date.

The girl was his junior high school classmate, and her name Zhang Yan.

I just passed the exam this year and got a stable job in a public institution in Yancheng.

Thinking of his beloved and his current awkward situation, Tang Song refused the White Moonlight date.

He was afraid that his former junior high school deskmate would see him in such a terrible state.

When Tang Song woke up again, he was extremely depressed.

Tears blurred his vision without him even realizing it.

The three dreams occurred in just over ten minutes.

Looking back now, many details have become blurry, but some insights remain deeply etched in my heart.

He also began to understand what Liu Qingning had said during their walk.

She is really smart and rational, much more mature than I am now.

If I don't make changes, the future might really be as bad as in my dream.

But how can we make changes to avoid that future?

A deep sense of powerlessness and fear welled up inside me.

Tang Song scratched his hair hard.

I wish I could become as good as Qing Ning, or even better than her!

That way, we can walk hand in hand in the future and protect her from the wind and rain.

However, he also knew that this was a dream and impossible.

The difference in talent is something he can't change no matter what.

Then, his expression froze as he suddenly realized that his pink headphones were gone.

He clearly remembers that when he woke up, the earring was still hanging in his ear, and it was even playing English listening exercises.

How could it just vanish into thin air in the blink of an eye!

Just then, a notification sound suddenly rang in my mind.

"Ding! You have obtained the [Dream System]."

Immediately afterwards, a stunning System Interface appeared before my eyes.

Lines of text appeared one after another.

[In my dream, I crossed dimensions and observed a vague future. I was filled with confusion and fear about the future. I desperately wanted to improve myself and wanted to live a life without regrets.]

[I connected with my future self through a dream]

At the same time, his mind was filled with a lot of information that was difficult to describe and understand. This information was too complicated and chaotic, making his mind dizzy and his thinking sluggish.

To avoid being dominated by emotions and overwhelmed by information, "I" will temporarily enter a dream state, blurring my memories and ignoring unnecessary content.

Once the overload of information has been processed, "I" will wake up from the dream and gradually recover these memories.

Subsequently, the Tang Song fell into a magical state.

It felt like being in a dream, half asleep and half awake.

In the dream, he was incredibly powerful, and there was an unreal, surreal quality to it.

He seemed like a figment of my imagination, an ideal version of myself.

His mind was unusually calm, no longer swayed by negative emotions such as anxiety, fear, and anger.

Clear-headed, energetic, confident, calm, and quick-witted.

His inspiration is boundless, brimming with boundless imagination, insight, and judgment.

He absorbed and mastered information that was difficult to describe and understand in an instant.

He knew the stock and futures trends for the next few years, the upcoming industry hotspots, which companies would become unicorns, and which movies, songs, and artists would become hugely popular...

Under these special circumstances, he quickly accepted the situation.

At the same time, he knew that his life would be completely turned around.

His future will definitely not be as bleak as he saw in his dream.

Tang Song began to explore the suddenly appearing [Dream System] with great interest, his eyes growing brighter and brighter.

It's like a complex game interface with all sorts of amazing functions.

It allows interaction with reality, helping you to better manage your business, assets, talent, information, and more.

After briefly exploring the system's functions.

The crisp notification sound rang out again, "Ding! You have received the [Guidance Gift Pack]."

Immediately afterwards, a glittering golden gift bag popped out.

Open now.

"Ding! You have obtained the item [Dream Character Recruitment Card) ]."

[Dream Character Recruitment Card)]: An extremely rare character recruitment card. After use, it will recruit a top talent with the highest matching degree according to your wishes to become a system character. You will gain their initial Good impression and loyalty, and establish an effective Dream Connection with them to help you better control and understand the character.

Tang Song did not hesitate and immediately used the prop.

They entered their wishes regarding this role.

Since it's the person with the highest compatibility, the more ideal the better.

In many ways, he directly copied Liu Qingning's character design.

At the same time, requirements for ability, wealth, and connections have been added.

He is still a student. Although he knows a lot about the future, it is not easy for him to earn his first pot of gold.

Then let's just make the character inherently possess strong money-making ability, as well as a certain amount of wealth and connections.

This way, he can skip the initial accumulation phase and quickly get on the right track.

Moreover, he was well aware that his current situation was very special.

To avoid being dominated by emotions and overwhelmed by information, the real him fell into a dream.

He is now essentially the ultimate "Tang Song" figure he has created in his own fantasy.

The "future information" he possesses extends to April 1, 2023.

Once he has digested this "future information" and wakes up from the dream, he will return to being the ordinary "Tang Song".

Many of his experiences will become blurry in his memory, like a dream, and he may even forget some key details.

He is not suited to step into the limelight now. It would be best for him to cultivate and control roles, monetize the information he possesses about the future, and completely change the trajectory of his life.

At the same time, we must also make preparations to complete the layout before 2023.

In addition to business and assets, those involved should be mentally prepared so they won't be surprised by the changes.

That way, even if I wake up from the dream on April 2, 2023, there won't be any major problems.

Take a deep breath and click confirm.

"Ding! [Dream Character Recruitment Card] successfully used."

[Role matching in progress...]

[Locked]

Congratulations! You have successfully recruited the UR-level talent "Secretary Jin"

Immediately afterwards, an exquisite character card appeared on the System Interface.

Exquisitely beautiful face, noble and elegant temperament, perfectly proportioned figure, large breasts, slim waist, perky buttocks, long legs, and flawless skin...

Of course, what's most impressive is her eyes.

Fresh and spirited, bright and profound.

She is a near-perfect woman, and also the most ideal character imagined by Tang Song.