Ma Qiu had no idea what Frank was thinking. Looking at Frank, he continued, "Honestly, after hearing about your experiences from old Philip on the locomotive, I didn't think you were pitiful. I only felt envy. Because if you really have the 'misfortune' ability, even if it always leads to bad outcomes, it means you're no ordinary person—once you find the right path, you're bound to accomplish something unimaginable.
As for ordinary people like me, we can only rely on hard work, taking risks as we advance step by step. And even at the end of that road, we can't break through the limits of ordinary people. We just keep circling within the same little world. If—if your ability is real—I'd actually like to trade destinies with you."
If we really could trade, I definitely wouldn't refuse. But I'm afraid we can't... Frank thought, glancing at Ma Qiu.
Ma Qiu raised his voice slightly. Facing Frank, he let his imagination run wild. "If I had your ability, I could change everything around me whenever I wanted. For example, if I thought this Medal Awarding Ceremony was too long, I could deliberately say the opposite—'Let this ceremony drag on even longer. It'd be even better if something happened and delayed it significantly.'"
The words had barely left his mouth.
"Swish!"
Every light in the City Auditorium suddenly went out at once without warning.
Plunged into darkness, everyone in the auditorium froze for a moment, including those receiving medals on the Wooden Stage.
Fortunately, the darkness lasted less than three seconds before the auditorium's emergency lights came on.
Even so, the expressions of Bob, Doren Philip, Frank, and the others in the seating area changed slightly as they looked at Ma Qiu.
Bob and Doren Philip looked startled and suspicious, while