His mother was silent for a moment, then gently took her son's hand. "Your dad was right. This game will definitely let you see a different world."
At the mention of his father, a sharp pain pierced Shi Xu's heart. The man had sold a kidney to buy him gaming equipment, but ultimately passed away from postoperative complications. Even in his final moments, his father had said, "Xiao Xu, you have to see that world in the game..."
"Mom, I'm going to take a shower." Shi Xu stood up and felt his way toward the bathroom. Suddenly, he tripped and slammed his elbow against the coffee table.
