GTEMP[QT] - Chapter 1 : The male protagonist is a cousin (Part 1) (Patreon)

Gu Wenjing looked at his hands in astonishment. His hands were slender, powerful, and had distinct knuckles, like the hands of a young man.

He couldn't help but touch his smooth and angular handsome face. Although he couldn't see his current appearance, he was well aware that he was young now.

Just a while ago, he was lying in bed, unable to breathe. He had aged significantly, but even when he became an old man, he was still a handsome old man. When he went out to practice tai chi with his old partner, there was no old man who looked better than him.

But even the most handsome old man still ages.

Gu Wenjing didn't expect that after his life came to an end, he would suddenly find himself in this strange and empty room, and would regain his youthful appearance.

Just as Gu Wenjing wondered if this was where the soul goes after death, a large eyeball suddenly appeared in front of him—a real large eyeball!

A big eyeball floated in front of him, as big as a bowl, staring at him, making him feel a bit creepy.

If there was something particularly unique about this big eyeball, it would probably be its extraordinary brightness and liveliness.

Just like the eyes in eye drop commercials on TV, after using the eye drops, they become exceptionally bright and lively. Seeing it for the first time, one would think, "Wow, this big eyeball is so bright!"

While Gu Wenjing was pondering what kind of strange thing this big eyeball was, it started to speak—even though he couldn't fathom how a big eyeball without a mouth could speak, he was certain that the voice in the room came from this eyeball.

"Hello, male protagonist Gu! Let me introduce myself. I am the Male Protagonist Bright Eye System, pleased to be bound with you."

Gu Wenjing felt that there were too many loopholes in that short statement and didn't know where to begin.

This big eyeball claiming to be the 'Male Protagonist Bright Eye System' called him 'male protagonist Gu'?

Gu Wenjing recalled his not-so-long life. Indeed, he could be considered a standard male protagonist template, even a wish-fulfillment novel's male protagonist template.

Born into wealth and luxury, he enjoyed prosperity since childhood, and he himself was also talented and exceptionally intelligent. He completed his studies early on and later when his family's company encountered problems, he stepped in to turn the tide. He expanded his own company to become one of the leading ones in the world. By the time he reached his thirties, he was already incredibly wealthy.

He had encountered enemies, but they quickly fell under his control. He faced numerous hardships in his life, but he never found himself in a situation he couldn't overcome.

Looking back now, it seemed that his life as a winner was a typical wish-fulfillment novel's male protagonist template.

As for romantic encounters, Gu Wenjing was always surrounded by admirers. Even at sixty years old, he maintained his appearance like a robust forty-year-old, and many young women were attracted to him.

However, he showed no mercy to those women who wanted to manipulate his emotions and secure a higher position as his wife. Before getting married, Gu Wenjing had his fair share of flings, but it was merely a transaction based on mutual desire.

He also encountered some scheming women who tried to seduce him and marry into the prestigious Gu family, but unfortunately for them, he was naturally talented in acting. With his discerning eyes, he could easily see through their schemes and expose them without mercy.

Because he had exposed so many people's schemes, he gradually gained a reputation as a green tea expert. Unexpectedly, this earned him the admiration of many women.

In the end, Gu Wenjing married a socialite from his circle. It was a powerful alliance, and he neither disliked nor opposed it. Their married life was quite good. He still had a sense of responsibility, and although he had been flirtatious before marriage, he became faithful afterward and never engaged in extramarital affairs.

His wife, who was once only interested in superficial matters, gradually developed genuine feelings for him. However, he had a naturally cold and unromantic nature and couldn't bring himself to fall in love with anyone, let alone reciprocate the same level of affection.

Fortunately, his wife wasn't particularly perceptive. As long as he responded, whether it was genuine or not, it didn't matter. The important thing was that he responded to her for a lifetime.

If it was deception but could last a lifetime, it wouldn't be considered deception.

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As Gu Wenjing snapped back from his memories, he was surprised to find that he didn't miss his deceased loved ones.

His late wife who passed away before him, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, not even the great-granddaughter whom he had cherished in his arms a few days before his death, didn't seem to leave much emotional attachment in his heart.