Chapter 218: The Situation Is Looking Great
As dawn slowly lifted the curtain, another brilliant and colorful morning arrived, bringing freshness to the world.
Early in the morning, office workers stopped by newsstands, picking up a few newspapers, including "Jiuding Daily," and were just about to pay.
"Hey, if you buy a copy of 'Fengyun Daily' today, you can get a free 'Zhiyin Manke' comic magazine worth three Hong Kong dollars! Don't miss this chance!" the newsstand owner reminded.
The office worker hesitated, his curiosity piqued.
He personally liked trading stocks, so he bought every issue of "Jiuding Daily," but he only occasionally bought "Fengyun Daily," which was also from the same company. He hadn't bought yesterday's issue and didn't know about the free "Zhiyin Manke" comic magazine.
However, since the owner mentioned the magazine was worth three Hong Kong dollars and he could get it for just buying "Fengyun Daily," he decided to take advantage of the deal.
"I'll take a copy of 'Fengyun Daily' as well," the office worker said, pulling another copy from the stand.
"Here you go, here's your magazine," the newsstand owner handed over a copy of "Zhiyin Manke" to the office worker and took his money, starting to make change.
Curiously, the office worker glanced through "Zhiyin Manke" before putting it in his bag and began reading "Jiuding Daily," focusing on the latest stock market news.
Once at the office, during a lull in work, he found he had already read all the newspapers. Bored, he remembered the free comic magazine and decided to flip through it, even though he usually didn't read comics.
"'Douluo Dalu'? Let me see…"
Seeing the title "Douluo Dalu," he was immediately intrigued. He found the page and started reading.
As he read, he became slowly immersed in the story, his expression changing with the plot. When he saw Tang San being transported to another world and turned into a child, his eyes were filled with shock, and his mind was buzzing.
An alternate world? Called Douluo Continent? Just like the comic's name?
He had been amazed by "Xun Qin Ji" for its time-travel to the ancient world, but he didn't expect to encounter a fictional world like this!
Such a grand scale, planning to create an entire world!
Later, when Tang San tested his innate soul power, the office worker genuinely felt happy for the protagonist.
However, when he saw that Tang San's awakened soul was the trashy Blue Silver Grass, the office worker felt disheartened, his mood sinking.
He felt frustrated for Tang San. Despite having such a top-notch talent, he awakened a worthless soul. What a cruel twist of fate!
Without realizing it, he had empathized with Tang San, which made him quite unhappy.
Soon after, when the protagonist Tang San revealed another hand in front of his father, showing that his soul was a rare twin soul, and one of them was a powerful hammer, the office worker's spirits soared.
"Great! I knew Tang San was a genius, and he's so cautious, even knowing how to hide his abilities in front of others…"
The office worker murmured excitedly to himself, smiling unconsciously, as if he was pleased for the protagonist.
"Knock knock!"
Suddenly, a sound startled him. He felt a shadow loom over him, and looking up, he saw it was his boss, who was staring intently at him and the comic in his hands.
He immediately felt a shiver, despite internally lamenting his misfortune, he respectfully said, "Boss!"
"Mm."
The boss, with an expressionless face, glanced at the open comic magazine in his hand and said in a deep voice, "Reading comics?"
"Sorry, Boss. I finished the work on my desk and wanted to relax a bit. I just started reading it," the office worker quickly apologized and explained, hoping to gain the boss's understanding.
As expected, upon hearing that he had finished his work, the boss's expression softened. He nodded slightly and said, "Be mindful of the impact."
"By the way, I just received a document. Please handle it according to the instructions."
Just as the boss turned to leave, the office worker hadn't even had a chance to breathe a sigh of relief before hearing the boss's voice again. He felt a pang of frustration but dared not disobey, resignedly saying, "Okay, Boss!"
While working, his mind drifted back to the story, his thoughts filled with curiosity about what would happen to Tang San next.
To finish his tasks quickly and read more of the comic secretly, the office worker's efficiency increased notably.
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Of course, besides those like this office worker who took advantage of the free "Zhiyin Manke" offer, there were also some who picked up the magazine with the intention of finding faults.
This scenario was already anticipated in Xia Yu's calculations, but he wasn't worried about criticisms. He had reviewed the content thoroughly, and it was well within acceptable limits!
Then something astonishing happened: many of those who intended to find faults and criticize "Fengyun Daily" ended up becoming engrossed in the comic. They were so absorbed in the plot that they only realized later that they had come to criticize.
This left them in shock and contemplation, completely changing their view on comics and giving them a concrete understanding of the so-called "positive energy" comics.
"Pokémon" showcased a magical world, teaching bravery and encouraging curiosity and exploration of the future and the unknown, helping readers understand dreams and goals!
"Douluo Dalu" depicted the protagonist's wisdom and calm, teaching readers to think critically and remain calm in the face of challenges…
"Dragon Ball" presented Goku's series of funny and childish antics, which not only amused readers but also prompted deep thoughts. Goku shone with kindness and justice…
"One Piece" displayed elements like pursuing dreams, striving, and persistence…
Each of these four comics entertained while also provoking thought, contrasting sharply with previous comics that only featured violence and vendettas.
"So, comics are not just about bloodshed, violence, and pornography. There is a broader scope, and my imagination was limited. Who had such rich imagination to create so many wonderful comics…"
"If comics are like this, I wouldn't stop my kids from reading them…"
"Comics are indeed not just children's entertainment. Even adults like me can enjoy them…"
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After reading, many people shared their reflections, and their attitudes shifted to varying degrees.