[This is not a time-loop story. The mystery behind Luo Ting's “rebirth” will be solved at the end. There are no supernatural elements.]
Luo Ting has cracked countless bizarre and devilishly clever schemes. Now, his own life has presented him with one final mystery:
How exactly will he die seven days from now?
To find the answer, Luo Ting dies again and again, a hundred times, overturning one misguided theory after another.
The truth seems just within reach.
Surrounded by countless mysteries, Luo Ting's life is no longer a straight line. Time repeats itself over and over, between life and death.
Through this cruel trick of fate, Xu Ye is always by his side.
Luo Ting doesn't know what Xu Ye wants from him, but he can't stop himself from treating Xu Ye like a narrow bridge connecting him to the normal world.
Xu Ye's physical body seems sturdier than reinforced concrete.
When Luo Ting opens his eyes for the 101st time, rain is pouring down. Jasmine blooms on the second-floor windowsill, trash lies damp in the corner, and a stray cat crouches at his feet, mewling mournfully.
Xu Ye is still waiting in the narrow alley, wearing his black trench coat. For the 101st time, he holds an umbrella over Luo Ting.
Beneath the brim, his face is pale.
“Luo Ting, this time, find the answer with me.”
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I know he's cruel and ill-tempered, but I still want to save him.
I know he sees me as boring air, but I still want to save him.
I know he's cynical, domineering, tyrannical, and as mad as a hatter, but I still want to save him.
Because he's the thorn in my side, the splinter in my flesh, my genius rival.
Theme: Bring laughter into life, and always look forward to better things.
