Checking In Across Film, TV, and Anime

After enduring the vicissitudes of time, Xu Xiake finally completes his renowned masterpiece, Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, at the ripe old age of 54. His face glowing with pride, he murmurs, “At last, it’s finished...” Just then, a crisp ding breaks the silence. “Check-In System activated...” A strange voice suddenly sounds in his mind. (As the saying goes, the System may be late, but it will never be absent!) Xu Xiake freezes, then widens his eyes in disbelief. Raising his cane, he roars furiously, “You son of a...! I’m practically ready for the grave, and you only activate now, you lousy System! What good is that to me?!”