Chapter One: Counselor, would you like to sit down and have something to eat together?
"Step into the life at a prestigious university and experience a different world."
"Hello, everyone! I’m Bingbing, the host of ‘Life at Prestigious Universities.’"
Outside the boys' dormitory at Metro City Agricultural University.
Dressed in a purple suit, host He Bingbing faced the camera with a warm smile as she delivered her opening lines.
Beside her stood the dormitory supervisor, deliberately dressed in formal attire.
“Life at Prestigious Universities” was a highly popular show.
Its unique feature was visiting various top universities and immersing the audience through live broadcasts, capturing the daily lives of university students and inspiring the younger generation to study hard.
This was an excellent opportunity to promote the school, so the university leadership took it very seriously and instructed the supervisors to accommodate the production team’s requests as much as possible.
“Today, we’ve arrived at the renowned Metro City Agricultural University. Our first stop for this immersive interview is the boys’ dormitory behind me.”
“Now, follow me as we head inside.”
Guided by the supervisor, Yang Bingbing and the camera crew entered the boys' dormitory.
As soon as they stepped in, they saw a male student, hair still wet, wearing only shorts.
"Damn! There’s a woman here!"
“Oh shoot, totally forgot about the interview today. Hurry back!”
“The host looks like a real beauty.”
“Really? Let me see!”
Seeing the boys in the dorm bouncing around like monkeys, supervisor Yang Kang’s expression tightened.
“They’re all freshmen, just starting university, still excited.”
He Bingbing smiled and nodded.
“I understand. Entering the university of your dreams naturally brings excitement.”
Just as He Bingbing finished speaking, she suddenly twitched her nose.
That smell… hot pot?
Yang Kang also caught the scent and immediately grew nervous.
The notice about the TV interview had come two days ago—yet some students dared to eat hot pot inside the dorm? That couldn’t be right!
Before Yang Kang could say anything, He Bingbing raised her hand and knocked on a door.
“The door’s unlocked, just come in.”
He Bingbing pushed the door open, and a stream of them entered one after another.
But upon seeing the scene inside, Yang Kang’s mouth twitched, his face instantly turning red with embarrassment.
On the folding round table, an induction cooker simmered with hot pot steam rising.
Around it were plates piled high with various ingredients.
Four students in the dorm were busy preparing dipping sauces, completely unaware of the filming.
“Old Liu, pass me the vinegar.”
“Where’s the potato? Didn’t you cut the potatoes I bought?”
“Are you stupid? The noodles go in last, putting them in now will ruin the broth.”
A handsome freshman was directing the others.
Witnessing this, the online audience couldn’t sit still.
“Is university life really this wonderful? You can even eat hot pot!”
“Is this really an agricultural university? I’m in love.”
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“Didn’t you see the supervisor’s face darken? Those four guys are doomed—freshmen getting warned and punished one by one.”
“Wow, that guy is so handsome! Must be the campus heartthrob.”
“Handsome? What good’s that? It’s an agricultural university; he’s just going to end up farming.”
“Bro, I think you’ve got some misconceptions about agricultural universities.”
He Bingbing had visited many prestigious universities but had never encountered such a scene before.
Before she could speak, supervisor Yang Kang shot a stern glance at the handsome freshman.
“How’s the hot pot?”
Wu Bin was fiddling with his dipping sauce without looking up.
“Can’t you see I’m making the oil dip? Haven’t even eaten yet.”
“Why don’t I wait for you to try it, then tell me how it tastes?”
Wu Bin chuckled.
“If you’re craving it, come sit down and eat with us—I’ll order some for you…”
As Wu Bin turned his head, his voice suddenly trembled.
“Su... supervisor, what are you doing here?”
Yang Kang sneered.
“If I didn’t come, who knows what you’d be eating in the dorm next time?”
“Everyone stand up!”
At Yang Kang’s roar, the other three jumped to their feet reflexively.
Only Wu Bin remained seated, lost in thought.
Ding.
[Host matching conditions detected. Binding system now activating.]
Wu Bin was stunned for a moment, then burst into joy.
It’s here!
He finally got the system he had been waiting for!
In his previous life, he was a struggling worker.
Due to overwork, he died suddenly during a late-night shift.
This time, reborn into his university days, fate had granted him a second chance.
Wu Bin vowed silently to break free from the fate of being a mere laborer.
But after waiting several days, no system appeared.
Just when he thought he had no special advantage, the system finally arrived!
Wu Bin grinned slyly.
From today onward, I’m officially ‘cheating’!
[System binding successful.]
[Congratulations, host! You have successfully bound the ‘Afflicted with Hundreds of Diseases’ system!]
[This system has carefully selected hundreds of diseases for you, including bone fractures, malignant tumors, leukemia, heart disease, and more.]
[You may now choose one disease to experience.]
Wu Bin’s smile froze.
His expression shifted from joy to shock, then to disbelief.
No way!
System, are you sure you’re not mistaken?
Others’ rebirth systems brought money and powerful skills; you’re giving me a whole collection of diseases?
What?
Am I supposed to restart my life again?
[No response detected from the host. The system will automatically choose for you.]
[Congratulations, host! You have acquired ‘Acute Myocardial Infarction.’]
[When your heart rate exceeds 130, there is a 100% chance of triggering acute myocardial infarction.]
Hiss!
Wu Bin gasped sharply.
This damn system is serious!
Others’ systems made their hosts stronger and more glorious.
Why did mine have to be this lousy thing?
[Host dissatisfaction detected. A beginner’s gift package has been granted.]
[Congratulations, host! You have gained the innate talents: ‘Despise Death,’ ‘Rebirth through Breaking the Cocoon,’ and ‘Iron Will.’]
Fortunately, this beginner’s gift didn’t include diseases.
Wu Bin quickly scanned the descriptions of these talents in his mind.
[Despise Death: Based on the host’s reputation points, gain invincibility time. During invincibility, the host remains in a near-death state but cannot truly die.]
As this talent activated, Wu Bin unlocked his reputation panel.
[Current reputation points: 600; Invincibility time: 600 seconds.]
Wu Bin cursed inwardly.
Despising death for 600 seconds?
So that means I still die after 600 seconds?
What good is that?
Wait a minute.
Where did these 600 reputation points come from?
Just as Wu Bin wondered, a series of system notifications appeared in his mind.
[Anger from Yang Kang, reputation +2.]
[Amazement from He Bingbing, reputation +2.]
[Admiration from Liu Yong, reputation +2.]
Wu Bin suddenly understood.
So as long as others have emotional reactions toward you, your reputation increases?
Wu Bin quickly turned to Yang Kang.
“Supervisor, I specially brought this hot pot base from my hometown, beef tallow broth—very fragrant. Why don’t you sit down and have some with us?”
Yang Kang could hardly believe his ears; he even doubted he had misheard.