Because this manga was just too similar to the world he came from.
Jian Bai knew full well that this was a different world, and that this manga was merely a fantasy work created by someone from this world.
Yet he still found himself getting absorbed in it without realizing.
A new female character, Chen Lisha, appeared.
She was very beautiful.
Moreover, judging by Chen Lisha's behavior, she seemed to have feelings for Wu Xiaoyu as well. The familiar atmosphere between them did not seem like that of ordinary classmates.
Could they have been childhood sweethearts who had grown up together?
Jian Bai continued reading.
["Xiaoyu, why aren't you saying anything? Are you blaming me for not coming to see you these past few days?" Chen Lisha felt her heart ache. When she thought of the enormous change Wu Xiaoyu, whom she had grown up with, had gone through while she had not been by his side, she was overwhelmed with sadness. "Forget it, why am I even saying this? I..." "Lisha, don't come looking for me anymore." "You... Xiaoyu, what are you talking about? Why shouldn't I come see you?" "You've become an adventurer. You'll meet someone better in the future." And I'm nothing more than a loser. "You know I've never cared about that." "Leave." Wu Xiaoyu stood with his back to Chen Lisha. His tone was resolute and left no room for doubt. Chen Lisha hesitated for a moment. "I know you're in a bad mood right now. I understand all of this. I'll stay by your side."]
Jian Bai suddenly felt a little envious of Wu Xiaoyu, who could probably be considered the male lead.
At least, when he was at his lowest, someone was still willing to stand firmly by his side and never abandon