The Scum Xian Sheng Self-Saving System

SCUM

Was...was he dead?

Zhongli found himself shuddering, not knowing whether it was out of fright or acceptance of his current predicament

He felt as if he was floating in an endless darkness, and when he opened his eyes, he was faced with just that...an endless void of nothingness.

Scoffing in disbelief, Zhongli cursed under his breath, knowing how it would incite a sarcastic gasp from Hu Tao and his students if they ever find him doing so. He was never one to curse,but in this moment it felt extremely fitting

He couldn't believe that the last thing he experienced before his death was Genshin Impact, a soulless and demeaning story that had caused him more agony than death itself.

Suddenly, a mechanical voice sounded by his ear

[Activation Code:Dumb fuck book]

The tone reminded him of Siri, the digital assistant his student introduced to him last semester after learning about his inadaptaness with the smartphone.

"Who Is This?" Zhongli looked around

[Welcome to the system. This system operates in line with the design concept "YOU CAN YOU UP,NO CAN BB:we hope to provide you with the best possible experience.it is our sincere wish that during your time ,you can fulfill your desires and, in accordance with your wish, transform a stupid work into a magnificent, high class story that even your students can be proud of]

Narrowing his eyes in suspicion, he was about to push the voice for more answers, before hearing a man's voice beside him "...old -blockhead?old-blockhead,can you hear me?"

Zhongli felt another migraine settle in, closing his eyes shut to tune out the high pitch squealing.

"I know you can hear me blockhead.If you don't open your eyes right now I'm gonna steal your rock collection and your prized Osmanthus  Wine."the voice chastised

Shuddering , Zhongli took a deep breath , settled his mind, and peeled his eyes open. Instead of being faced with continuous darkness, he was met with a massive ,whirling flurry. In an attempt to adjust his eyes to the bright light, he looked around, finding a clutter of objects and a room that did not belong to him.

Looking up: a earth brown canopy hung overboard, with finely crafted pouches dangling from the four corners

Looking down: he wore a robe of an ancient style

Looking to his left: a young man with fair skin and slim build ,dressed in all green sat by his bedside, fanning himself with a paper fan with a smirk.

" How stingy. Waking up immediately after I mention your famous Osmanthus Wine." the man sighed dramatically, pouting in disappointment "How are you feeling?"

"...It seems my strength is returning.Not a lot..but enough" Zhongli said with some reservation

The information overload was a bit much. Trying to sit up,he stifled a cough and grunted in pain. As he did, the man quickly snapped his fan close and reached out to support his back, letting him lean against the head frame.

"Is your old age finally getting to you?" The man laughed and patted his shoulder, eyes twinkling in amusement

Glaring, Zhongli swatted his hand away. "I...Where is this?Who are you?"

"What, you don't remember me? " the man gasped in mocked surprise "Did you sleep yourself into a trance?This is Liyue...and "

The man stared at Zhongli mischievously, snapping open his fan to stifle his giggles. "...am ,of course...your best friend Venti"