At eleven o’clock at night.

The endless darkness enveloped the entire campus, and the bright white ceiling lights illuminated the lobby of the boys’ dormitory.

From the duty window of the dormitory supervisor, a group of boys staggered and lined up in a long queue.

Luo Yu was also reluctantly squeezed into the middle of it.

Just five minutes ago, his roommate, Qin Li, suddenly reminded him that it was time to get their medication and they needed to go downstairs.

Luo Yu was confused; he was living in a school dormitory, not a mental hospital, so why did they need to pick up medicine at night?

But he still took his ID card as instructed by Qin Li—everyone in this world carried a chip card to prove their identity—along with the blue thermos cup on the table, and calmly went downstairs.

As soon as he entered the lobby, he saw the long line that seemed to be spilling out of the dormitory!

Luo Yu instinctively looked toward the window, curious about what was going on.

Next to the window, there was a nondescript notice that he hadn’t noticed during the day. Now he could see clearly that it stated in black and white:

【Anti-Sleep Medication Pickup Point】

【Pickup Time: Daily 23:00-24:00】

【The dorm supervisor is elderly and it is inconvenient for her to go up and down the stairs distributing the medication, so please arrange your time well and collect it proactively. If you cannot return to the dorm, please collect and take your medication in the nearby community; any missed pickups or doses will be at your own risk!】

“Luo Yu? Luo Yu, come over here!”

Qin Li’s loud voice drew the attention of everyone in the room.

Luo Yu had no choice but to harden his resolve and run over, being pulled into the queue by Qin Li.

“What were you just looking at?” Qin Li asked curiously.

Luo Yu shyly ruffled his hair, a hint of a smile showing at the corner of his mouth:

“I was watching the lady distribute the medicine! She has to distribute so much medicine every day, it must be really tiring for her. Why don’t they switch to an automated card system for medication pickup?”

Qin Li looked at Luo Yu’s smile, feeling soft inside, and patiently explained:

“Because the lady not only has to distribute the medicine, but she also needs to ensure that we actually take it! They care about the medication adherence rate, not just the pickup rate.”

Luo Yu took a deep breath, pretending to nod casually.

But in his heart, only one thought remained—

He absolutely could not take this medication!

If he took the anti-sleep medicine, it was very likely that he wouldn’t be able to sleep at all, and how would he complete his mission? He’d be doomed tomorrow!

Thinking this way, Luo Yu poked Qin Li’s arm again.

When Qin Li leaned over in confusion, he blinked his pitiful eyes and whispered in his ear:

“Brother Qin, what would happen if someone didn’t pick up or take the anti-sleep medication?”

Qin Li felt a tickling sensation from his voice and laughed:

“If you don’t pick it up for more than three days, your ID card will stop working, and you won’t be able to get around at all! As for not taking it, if you’re lucky enough to find someone who doesn’t take their medicine, you could make a lot of money!”

Luo Yu pretended to be excited: “How do you earn? I could really use some money.”

“That’s hilarious.” Qin Li pointed to the window: “If you discover someone not taking their medication, you can report it directly to the dorm supervisor! Or, you can call the local branch of the International Human Progress Association to report it; you can find the number online. As long as it’s verified as true, you can receive at least ten thousand yuan as a reward!”

Reporting?

And it’s paid!

Luo Yu’s heart skipped a beat, and he casually mumbled:

“What happens if someone gets reported?”

“Others might not know, but I actually know a little.” Qin Li lowered his voice: “When I was in high school, I heard about a senior who probably went through a rebellious phase during puberty. When it was time for medication distribution, he argued with the teacher and refused to take the medicine. The teacher tried to persuade him, but he didn’t listen and even boasted in the classroom about how he hadn’t taken his medicine that day… As a result, he got reported that same day!”

Luo Yu pressed his lips together, quietly waiting for him to continue.

Qin Li said, “I heard from others that he was taken away by the local branch of the International Human Progress Association and didn’t return to class for a month! When he came back, he was like a different person; not only did he never dare to skip taking his medicine again, but he would even change color at the mention of the Association’s name!”

“Tsk.” As Qin Li spoke, he shivered slightly: “Just think about it; the Association was able to implement the anti-sleep medication to nearly 100% adherence among the entire human population, so you can imagine how tough their methods are! I suspect he went through some inhumane and terrifying torment…”

Luo Yu couldn’t help but swallow nervously: “Is it really necessary?”

Isn’t it just wanting to sleep? Do they really have to go through this kind of torment?

What kind of devil organization is the International Human Progress Association!

“Of course it’s necessary! Everyone is responsible for taking their medicine on time. Those who refuse to take it are troublemakers, and they deserve to be punished no matter how harshly!”

Qin Li spoke with righteous indignation, and when he saw Luo Yu’s expression, he smiled and gave his shoulder a little squeeze:

“What are you afraid of! Although the Association is tough, they never abuse their power. As long as we take our medicine properly, we won’t have any contact with the Association!”

Luo Yu wanted to smile.

But he couldn’t manage to smile.

Finally, when it was Luo Yu’s turn, he forced a smile for the lady distributing the medicine: “Thank you for your hard work, auntie.”

“Oh, it’s no trouble at all.”

The auntie took his ID card and swiped it through the card machine, which beeped. She then smiled and handed him a small white pill, about the size of a pinky nail, and filled his thermos cup with water from the drinking fountain.

Luo Yu knew he had to drink the medicine to leave, so he looked down, placed the pill in his mouth, and gulped down a big mouthful of water.

Only then did he turn around and leave the line.

Qin Li had already taken his medicine and was waiting for him nearby. When he saw Luo Yu had finished, he jumped a few steps up the stairs.

Luo Yu quietly followed behind, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention and quickly covered his mouth with his hand.

He swiftly spat the pill he had hidden in his cheek into his palm.

Uh oh, the pill had already dissolved a little bit.

Luo Yu’s heart raced.

He just hoped that the effects of the small part of the pill wouldn’t be too strong so he could still sleep tonight!

After returning to the dormitory, Luo Yu quickly rushed into the bathroom, flushed the pill down the toilet, and washed his hands several times.

As he stepped out, his phone alarm rang.

It was time for him to head out for the live streamer interview.

Luo Yu rummaged through his wardrobe and found a skin-tone-friendly pale yellow round-neck short-sleeve shirt and a pair of milk-colored casual pants, which he changed into in the fitting room.

After coming out and giving his hair a casual tousle, he opened the door and stepped outside.

Behind him, Qin Li couldn’t take his eyes off the bright colors that made Luo Yu’s features even more striking, completely forgetting to ask where he was going.

It wasn’t until Luo Yu’s figure disappeared outside the door that Qin Li finally came back to his senses, irritatedly slapped his face, and mentally reminded himself not to let his imagination run wild.

On campus, the night sky was pitch black, but the streetlights shone brightly, illuminating the surroundings almost as bright as day.

This was Luo Yu’s first time going out for an interview at half-past midnight… no, it was technically early morning.

The night breeze carried a hint of chill as he walked forward, stepping in time with his shadow while watching the college students passing by, and gradually calming his mind.

It was just a hundred days. Once he completed his mission, he could blend into this world properly, and a brand new life awaited him.

After walking for ten minutes, Luo Yu arrived at the interview location, which was the school’s activity building. In his peripheral vision, he noticed a large red banner hanging on the academic building.

【Thanks to A University’s alumnus, Professor Song Lingyuan, President of the International Human Progress Association, for donating 100 million yuan to the alma mater】

Luo Yu: …

What the hell, yet another devil professor from that devil organization!

The automatic door in front of him opened, and Luo Yu withdrew his gaze, following the signs up to the third floor, where he entered a spacious activity hall.

This was the selection site for the Starry Youth platform’s “University Student” channel streamers.

The hall was bustling, filled with about a hundred people.

Although Luo Yu had caught up on sleep in the afternoon, he still felt tired and didn’t want to expend energy socializing with these energetic people who didn’t need to sleep.

He quietly sat down on a chair by the side to rest.

Suddenly, a basketball fell from the sky, landing right at Luo Yu’s feet. He reflexively caught it as it bounced back up.

“Hey, that’s my ball!” A tall guy in a sports tank top approached with a casual grin.

Luo Yu didn’t say anything and tossed the ball back.

The guy caught it effortlessly, brushed his sweaty bangs aside, and stared at Luo Yu’s soft, pale face: “Hey, I’m Sapo. Let’s exchange contact info?”

Luo Yu lowered his eyes, pretending to look for his phone, rummaging through his stuffed pockets for a while before raising his head with an embarrassed smile:

“Sorry, I rushed out today and forgot to bring my phone.”

Sapo: …

He could see the corner of Luo Yu’s phone!

He stood awkwardly in place, hearing the laughter of his buddies not far away, feeling embarrassed. He shouted angrily, “Are you rejecting me? Do you even know who you’re rejecting?”

I can’t stand sports guys.

Luo Yu rubbed his ears with a distressed look: “Could you please keep it down? My ears have been inflamed lately, and it hurts as it is. It’s all your fault; now it hurts even more. Please keep your distance.”

Sapo wasn’t used to soft tactics, and unexpectedly stammered when Luo Yu suddenly acted coy: “Oh, uh, then I…”

In that moment of silence, a “click” sound rang out.

A woman pushed the door open from the activity room at the front of the hall.

“Everyone here for the interview, please be quiet! Now that we’re all present, we will begin the interviews.”

Taking advantage of Sapo’s diverted attention, Luo Yu quickly stood up, slipped past him from behind, and squeezed into another group of people.

“I will divide everyone into four groups, with twenty people per group. The interviewees will enter the three rooms behind me as a group and conduct a five-minute themed live stream.”

Someone in the crowd called out: “Teacher, what’s the specific theme?”

The woman gestured for everyone to be quiet:

“Today we are selecting university student streamers, so we need each of you to showcase the spirit of A University.”

“Therefore,” the woman paused for two seconds, “the live stream theme must be related to your field of study, and you can choose the specific theme yourself.”

Luo Yu: …

His eyelids twitched ominously.

For a streamer interview, they weren’t testing camera presence, crowd control, or performance skills, but they were actually testing professional knowledge?

And he didn’t even know what his major was!

He pulled out his student ID from his pocket.

History department.

Damn it, why did it have to be the history department…

Luo Yu sighed with a headache and stuffed the card back into his pocket.

He had only been in this world for a day, and he was completely clueless about its history.

What was he supposed to talk about during the interview?

The woman began reading the group assignment list, and Luo Yu was placed in the third group.

Unfortunately, Sapo was in his group too.

He quickly walked toward the interview room for the third group, and Sapo finally spotted him in the crowd. He bounded over, holding the basketball, and squeezed in next to Luo Yu:

“Hey, are you sure you won’t give me your contact info—”

Before he could press him further, Luo Yu averted his gaze and covered his ears, using the same tactic: “Brother, my ears really hurt.”

Sapo was taken aback by the “brother” remark! His mouth opened and quivered in the air before he helplessly closed it again.

Luo Yu quickly shook him off and entered the interview room.

It was a spacious lecture hall.

All the interviewees were assigned to seats in the back row of the classroom, while four or five interviewers sat in the front row.

A simple live streaming setup was already arranged on the podium, with the live streaming phone mounted on a retractable stand. The live feed was projected onto a large screen on the right side for everyone in attendance to see.

As the interview began, the interviewers randomly selected candidates by number, calling them up for a five-minute themed live stream.

Luo Yu chose an inconspicuous corner to sit in and felt relieved when he saw that Sapo was seated with that group of sports guys and didn’t come after him.

After the first three students completed their interviews, Luo Yu roughly grasped the live streaming format of this world—it was not much different from that of his previous world.

The only difficulty now was choosing a theme.

“First-year student from the History Department, Luo Yu?”

Luo Yu’s eyes widened in an instant.

It was his turn so soon!

In a flash, he quickly selected a theme in his mind! He stood up and walked toward the stage.

The moment Luo Yu’s face appeared on the big screen, whispers erupted in the classroom!

“This guy is so photogenic; my heart is racing!”

“I noticed him as soon as he walked into the interview hall; he has super delicate features. Unfortunately, he got tangled up with Sapo, so I didn’t dare approach him.”

“What’s the use of being good-looking? Today’s selection isn’t for a pretty face streamer; they’re looking for professional skills.”

“You’re just jealous. I think his expression management is really good; has he streamed on any platform before?”

“Probably not. Otherwise, how could I have missed such a good-looking streamer?”

Luo Yu was too far away to catch all the comments, only hearing the hum of voices swelling in the classroom.

Sitting in that live streaming chair, he felt as if he had returned to his previous streaming days.

Facing the camera, he bent his lively eyes with a strong sense of belief, perfectly lifting the corners of his lips to reveal a standard business smile.

Taking a deep breath, he began the live stream.