Dean Seeks Someone

Jianghai University Faculty Dormitory Area.

In the study, Chen Jianguo put down the pencil in his hand and let out a long sigh.

A sketch was spread out on the desk, depicting a portrait of a young man.

Short hair, sharp eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips, exuding a calm and composed aura.

It was Lin Mo's appearance in the game.

Chen Jianguo examined his work and nodded in satisfaction.

Although he had only met the young man a few times in the game, his unique demeanor had left a deep impression on him. The likeness was uncanny.

"Finished?"

A gentle female voice came from the study doorway.

Chen Jianguo's wife, Shen Qingru, entered with a cup of tea and placed it gently on the corner of the desk.

She was wearing a simple, elegant home dress. Around thirty-five or thirty-six years old, her appearance was gentle, but her eyes carried a lingering worry.

Three days ago, when Chen Jianguo first woke up from the bizarre game, Destiny.

His world had been cast in a shadow when he told her everything.

Her husband had already died once in the game and had only one chance left.

As if things couldn't get worse, he was captured by mountain bandits from Black Wind Stronghold immediately after reviving and had his legs brutally broken.

What was even more critical was that he had to complete his Class Change within the remaining twenty-seven days, or he would die in the real world as well.

The pressure kept her awake at night.

"Yes, it's done," Chen Jianguo turned the sketch towards his wife. "Qingru, look, this is the person who saved me."

Shen Qingru leaned over to look, her delicate brows furrowing. "This young man... he's not particularly handsome, but he has an indescribable presence."

She paused, then looked up at her husband. "Is he... a student at our Jianghai University?"

"He should be," Chen Jianguo said with certainty. "He recognized me, and his tone sounded like a student speaking to a teacher."

He paused again, picked up the water cup on the table, and took a sip, his eyes becoming complex.

"He didn't reveal his name, just told me to rest and recover before leaving. And..."

His voice was filled with amazement. "Black Wind Stronghold has already changed hands. The place I'm staying now is his territory."

Shen Qingru's eyes widened in surprise. "The game has only been out for three days, and he already has his own influence? This young man... is extraordinary."

"More than extraordinary," Chen Jianguo said with a wry smile.

"To be able to establish himself so quickly in such a brutal environment, he's definitely not an ordinary person. Qingru, this might be my only way to survive."

Shen Qingru understood her husband's meaning.

Chen Jianguo's legs were broken and would take a long time to recover; even walking was difficult.

It was impossible for him to complete his Class Change within the remaining twenty-seven days on his own.

The only hope was that young man who had saved him.

Shen Qingru sat down in the chair opposite her husband, clasping her hands tightly. "Then what do you plan to do?"

"Find him and talk to him," Chen Jianguo said slowly. "I'm the Dean now, and I have resources and connections. In the real world, I can offer him a lot of help."

"If he needs money, I can provide it."

"If he needs power, I can find a way."

"If he wants special treatment from the school, I can arrange it."

"As long as he's willing to protect me in the game and help me complete my Class Change... we can negotiate any terms."

Shen Qingru said worriedly, "What if he asks for the moon?"

"We'll have to agree," Chen Jianguo sighed. "Qingru, you haven't been in that game; you don't know how brutal it is. I saw with my own eyes how those seemingly honest villagers, with their simple smiles, could take a life at the slightest disagreement. That's why, even though I saw a village down the mountain, I preferred to endure the hardships of the wilderness rather than approach rashly. And..."

He looked out the window, his voice low. "The game's influence on reality is becoming more and more apparent. The system announcement when I logged off this morning said that the second batch of 100,000 people would enter the game tonight. This world is changing."

Shen Qingru's face turned pale. "You mean... the power in the game is accelerating its reflection in reality."

"It's only a matter of time," Chen Jianguo nodded. "By then, the current social order will undergo a complete reshuffle."

He paused, a flicker of determination flashing in his eyes:

"So, this isn't just about saving a life, it's also an investment in the future.

That young man, who managed to establish a faction on the third day of the game's launch, is definitely no ordinary person.

If we can latch onto someone like that, perhaps we'll live even better lives in the future."

Shen Qingru looked at her husband's resolute gaze, knowing he had already made up his mind.

"Alright, I support you," she said softly. "Then how do you plan to find him?"

"A sketch," Chen Jianguo replied. "As long as he's a student at Jiang University, I'm sure I can find him.

I'll start by checking the university. If he's not there, I'll ask around to use the police system's channels. I'll find him eventually."

"Be careful," Shen Qingru reminded him. "We can't let this get out."

"I understand," Chen Jianguo nodded, carefully putting the sketch into a folder.

"Qingru, you've worked hard these past few days. I know you're worried, but I promise I'll handle all of this."

Shen Qingru clasped her husband's hand, her eyes firm:

"I believe in you. Old Chen, no matter what happens, we'll face it together."