=== Chapter 1: The Bizarre World ===

[Doctor]

[Network Administrator]

[CEO of a Listed Company]

[Apprentice with Supernatural Abilities]

[Top Princess of a KTV (Karaoke) Club]

[...]

Sitting on the balcony of the rooftop, Chen Yu held a telescope, observing the bustling crowd down on the commercial street.

Above the head of each person floated a line of text.

In addition to [Doctor], [Network Administrator], and [CEO of a Listed Company], there were also designations like [Barber], [Security Guard], [Office Worker], [High School Student], and various others, encompassing every occupation.

Chen Yu knew that these "designation texts" represented the person's true identity.

If it showed [Barber], then that person must be a barber.

If it showed [Security Guard], then that person must be a security guard.

If it showed [Top Princess of a KTV Club], then...

"I should first try to get her contact information," Chen Yu contemplated, setting down the telescope.

However, this thought only lingered for three seconds before he gave up on it.

Because by now, there were already several males surrounding the beautiful girl labeled as [Top Princess of a KTV Club], forming a group to ask for her WeChat or phone number.

Clearly,

Apart from Chen Yu, everyone could see the "text" floating above each other's heads.

"...Sigh."

Letting out a deep sigh, Chen Yu felt exhausted. He stood up, left the balcony, and plopped himself onto the messy bed, his eyes vacant.

It had been over six months since his soul transmigrated into this "strange" world, yet he still struggled to adapt to the environment.

Here, it was so different from "Earth."

In addition to the extraordinary group known as "superhumans," each human being had a line of designation floating above their heads, representing their identity.

They were also called "tags."

Folklore referred to them as "titles."

Most of these designations were presented in the form of text.

For example: teacher, police officer, nurse, firefighter, football player, cartoonist...

Or: music star, model citizen, richest person in a certain county, database backend expert, and so on...

It was like a "curse."

And also like a "rule."

No one could escape it.

Including Chen Yu, the transmigrator.

However, people in this world didn't find this "bizarre" phenomenon strange at all.

Instead, they regarded it as part of human society, just like "superhuman abilities." It had evolved into a set of social communication rules completely different from the "Earthly world."

No need for pleasantries.

No need to inquire.

No need to speculate whether the other person's identity, occupation, or abilities are true or false.

Just a glance at the "title" above their head is enough for an accurate judgment.

It's like a world where people are completely "naked" to each other, where hiding even the slightest secret is impossible.

Being low-key?

Unless you wear a hat every day to cover up the text floating above your head.

Otherwise, if you're labeled as [World's Richest], no matter how much you claim to be a pauper, no one will believe you.

The accuracy rate is as high as 99.9999%...

"So, I'm that 0.0001%, huh?"

Raising his eyes, Chen Yu looked at the "title" above his own head, expressionless.

His "designation" was... [Corpse].

...

He stretched out his hand and rubbed his cheeks forcefully, feeling even more exhausted.

He was certain he wasn't dead.

So the "title" above his head had always been fake from the beginning to the end.

When he first transmigrated into this body, the text above his head was [Germs].

In the second month, it was [Ant].

In the third month, it was [Worse than garbage].

In the fourth month, [Filthy garbage].

In the fifth month, [Garbage].

Then came [Expired feces].

[Feces].

[Rotten meat].

[A nauseating corpse].

And now, in this month, [Corpse]...

Changing every month.

Not caring about his mental state at all.

Not a single "title" has been accurate.

It makes him afraid to step out of the house, fearing that as soon as he does, the "superhumans" and the "police" will treat him like a "wolf" and attack him.

Completely marginalized from human society.

Fortunately...

There is still hope.

Through Chen Yu's observation, he noticed that the "title" changes every month gradually improving.

From the initial [Germs] to the current [Corpse].

Step by step, steady progress, remarkable achievements!

Perhaps, after a few more months, he would become a [Normal Person].

Or even wait a few more years, and his title could become something like [Head of State], which would be even more impressive.

If he had the time...

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

A sudden knocking on the door from outside startled Chen Yu. He quickly stood up, turned his head, and looked towards the front door. "Who... who is it?"

"The police station," a man's voice came from outside. "We called you this morning for identity verification."

"...Understood. Just wait a moment, I'll change my clothes."

Taking a deep breath, Chen Yu suppressed the urge to curse, walked into the bathroom, turned on the tap, and vigorously splashed water on his face, trying to clear his mind.

Yes.

He had been reported...

Because he stayed indoors all year round, relying on food delivery and having the trash picked up. He had taken nearly a year off from school.

Never showing his face.

And then some damn troublemaker reported him.

Accusing him of conducting explicit live broadcasts in his room...

"Damn it."

"Before reporting someone, at least figure out my gender first."

Wiping the water off his face, Chen Yu clenched his fists, making cracking sounds.

Different cultural groups have different social rules.

In this world where everyone has a "label" above their heads, the way the country combats crime, maintains security, and stabilizes society is naturally different from the "Earthly world."

Because people's identities cannot be hidden, many criminals with derogatory "titles" can only hide and dare not show themselves.

So, once someone stays "out of sight" for a long time, they easily become classified as "suspicious individuals" and are reported by neighbors, the public, or police informants.

They are extremely unfriendly towards the group of shut-in males and females.

"Even if I had just one more month..."

Stepping out of the bathroom, Chen Yu looked up at the ceiling at a 45-degree angle. "Don't let me find out who reported me, damn it."

"Bang! Bang!"

The knocking on the door resumed, even louder this time.

"Chen Yu, open the door quickly!" The police officer behind the door's tone turned icy.

"Coming... coming."

Regaining his composure, Chen Yu picked up the hat hanging on the wall and placed it on his head, covering the words [Corpse]. Then, he reached out and gripped the doorknob of the security door.

But he hesitated to turn the doorknob.

If he opens that door, his future "life" might be uncertain...

Chen Yu: "...Officer, if I don't open the door, you probably won't agree, right?"

Police Officer: "You can try."

With a sigh, Chen Yu obediently opened the door, welcoming the police officers into his house.

There were two officers who came for "verification," one male and one female, both quite young.

The title above one person's head was [Police].

The title above the other person's head was also [Police].

The young male officer, who seemed to be the leader, saw the hat on Chen Yu's head and squinted his eyes for a split second. He then exchanged a glance with his female colleague.

"Officers, please have a seat. Let me brew some tea for you." Chen Yu rolled up his sleeves and walked towards the kitchen, opening the refrigerator. "What kind of tea would you like? I have iced black tea, green tea, um... and iced black tea."

"We won't drink anything." The young male officer took out his identification card and briefly showed it to Chen Yu. He stood in the middle of the living room with an indifferent expression, opened a folder, held a pen, and began questioning while writing. "Let's get straight to the point. Cooperate with our work."

"Of course, I'll cooperate." Chen Yu raised his hands after closing the refrigerator door.

Female Officer: "..."

Male Officer: "...No need to surrender. What's your name?"

"Chen Yu."

"Occupation."

"University student."

"Age."

"About twenty or so."

The tip of the male officer's pen paused, and he glanced at Chen Yu.

Chen Yu awkwardly said, "I can't remember some things."

"Show us your ID card."

"Sure, sure, sure."

Chen Yu handed over his ID card, and the male officer carefully examined it, recorded the information in the file, and then returned the ID card. He asked, "We received a report that you have been staying indoors for several years, never showing your face outside. The informant believes that you are conducting illegal live broadcasts."

"Rubbish!" Chen Yu's anger flared up instantly. "I just rented this apartment this year! Where did 'several years' come from? And what kind of erotic live broadcast? Do you think I'm a guy who attracts viewers with my sexy buttocks?"

"Please calm down and cooperate with our work," the male officer said expressionlessly, staring at Chen Yu without blinking. "Answer the question. Why don't you go outside?"

"...," Chen Yu fell silent.

The male officer closed the folder and pointed to Chen Yu's hat. "Take it off. Let me see your title."

Chen Yu's mouth slowly curled up. "I knew it, the big one is coming."

"Clap."

The male officer reached for his stun baton. "Take off your hat and cooperate with us."

Chen Yu said, "...I said the big one is coming."

The male officer frowned. "What?"

Chen Yu made a gesture, trying to describe it. "I mean, a big one! The big one is coming. Can I go to the bathroom first?"

Veins bulged on the female officer's forehead. "Do you think you're funny, saying such lame jokes?"

"Mr. Chen Yu, don't waste our time," the male officer displayed the stun baton. "First warning. If you don't cooperate, after three warnings, we will take necessary action."

"I didn't say I won't cooperate," Chen Yu's headache worsened. "It's just... I'm saying... Is there a possibility that we don't take off the hat, and I just tell you the title above my head, and you believe it directly? It would save everyone's time. Then you can go about your business."

"What do you think?" the male officer asked.

"I think you definitely won't agree," Chen Yu replied.

"Second warning," the male officer took out handcuffs from his waist.

"...," Chen Yu fell silent.

"Third..."

"Whoosh."

Chen Yu decisively, rationally, and quickly removed his hat without struggling.

Revealing the two big words on his head - [Dead Body].

"..." the male officer said.

"..." the female officer said.

Chen Yu said, "Is it shocking enough?"