The System Arrived Four Years Early, but the Anomaly Is Still a Juvenile

Shen Ge listened to the voice echoing in his mind as he stared at the stray cat he had accidentally killed, his expression turning微妙 (subtly complicated). Returning to his apartment complex, he greeted the friendly security guard—only for another system notification to blare in his head: For a moment, Shen Ge hesitated, unsure whether to accept the orange the guard was offering him. The next day, at the supermarket, Shen Ge loaded a cart with instant noodles and snacks. His hand froze mid-air, hovering over the payment QR code…