From the Start, I Had a Save System, Yet I Still Got One-Shot?

I woke up and found myself dropped into another world. Chen Yu was delighted to receive a rebirth save-point System. With ten extra lives in hand, he thought he’d be starting a life straight out of a wish-fulfillment novel, slaying monsters, using cheats, and rising to the top in no time. Who knew the city of Wangqi wouldn’t follow the script at all? He ran into a stunningly beautiful older sister on the street. She was gentle-spoken and warm, and the conversation flowed effortlessly. No fights, no threats, not a single dangerous scene in sight. He happily rented a little place, locked the door, and lay down for a peaceful night’s sleep. But the moment he drifted off, he died right where he was. Death came without a sound. When he woke up, he’d reloaded to the street where he’d first arrived. The beautiful older sister was still strolling along the street, as if last night’s tragedy had never happened. Each death cost him one life. With only ten lives, he couldn’t afford to waste them, and if his points hit zero, his soul would be erased. The promised golden finger for turning his life around had somehow become a prison-simulation game. His wish-fulfillment story was officially over. In this city full of big shots pretending to be ordinary, Chen Yu’s biggest goal now was simple: try not to chat casually with strangers, and do his best to stay alive a few more days.