She's a Passerby, But Can See the Protagonist's Halo-Chapter 100

Ka Ka stared at the system achievement that had suddenly lit up before her eyes, feeling a sting in her nose.

"A nameless hero, serving the nation and its people," she thought.

Her gaze drifted to the night sky, still ablaze with fireworks, and the endless sea of people stretching as far as she could see.

Among those around her, how many were their children? And how many were doing the same kind of work?

[Equip Effect: Player's presence reduced by 20%]

Reading the description of the "Nameless City" achievement badge, Ka Ka couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly.

Living in obscurity—even the badge she’d unlocked seemed to embody it by lowering her presence.

Compared to previous regional favorability boosts, this badge’s effect was undeniably unique.

Ka Ka pondered for a moment. There were times when she wanted to be left alone, to sleep quietly or retreat into her own world. This badge would come in handy then.

The fireworks in the ink-black sky had reached their midpoint, their patterns growing more intricate and their colors even more dazzling.

Silently, Ka Ka opened her [Travel Buddy] game system to review the achievement badges she’d collected.

[Serendipitous Encounter], [Fleeting Kinship], [Poem of Yesteryears], and now this newest one—[Nameless City].

Her eyes lingered on the equip effect of [Poem of Yesteryears].

[Equip Effect: Chance of triggering past events +20%]

This badge, along with [Serendipitous Encounter], was one she always kept equipped.

Her thoughts wandered. Had the effects of [Poem of Yesteryears] played a role in her visit to the Two Bombs City, where she’d met the sister who guided her and Brother Chen?

The fireworks display at Mianyang’s Iron Bull Square lasted a full hour, from 7 to 8 p.m. By around 7:30, Ka Ka noticed people starting to leave.

"They’re probably heading home early to watch the Spring Festival Gala at eight," Brother Chen remarked.

Ka Ka’s hotel was by the Fujiang River, so she could walk back leisurely. She decided to stay until the very end.

Compared to the modest displays she’d seen before, this was the grandest fireworks show she’d ever witnessed.

Like thousands of pear trees blossoming at once, the sky was completely engulfed in bursts of light.

As the finale approached, the most spectacular fireworks took center stage, accompanied by a synchronized drone performance.

Ka Ka watched as a massive fleet of drones outlined the image of Yuewang Tower by the Fujiang River. In an instant, countless red fireworks exploded around the "tower," soaring into the heavens.

"That one’s called ‘Fortune at the Top,’" Brother Chen said.

The crimson flames rocketing skyward made the name "Fortune at the Top" feel perfectly fitting.

The video’s closing shot froze at the very moment the drones and fireworks lit up the night.

By then, Yan suddenly realized they’d been so engrossed that they’d nearly finished the entire hour-and-a-half-long video.

Her legs had gone numb from sitting too long, leaving her unable to stand.

She glanced back at Chu Shen, who was discreetly rubbing his eyes with his sleeve, while Yuan Ye pretended to gaze at the ceiling.

Yan: "…"

You guys really care about your pride, huh? There’s a tissue box right on the table—just grab one!

She tried shifting her legs slightly, only to be met with a wave of pins and needles.

"Jue Jue," she murmured, leaning half her weight against Zhu Jue in an unconscious flirtatious manner.

"Legs asleep?" Zhu Jue recognized the signs instantly.

He wrapped one arm around her waist and slid the other beneath her bent knees, effortlessly lifting her off the ground.

Chu Shen, now done wiping his eyes, remained expressionless at the sight. After days of witnessing even more intimate moments between the couple, he’d long since stopped reacting.

Back in school, their relationship had seemed like a typical campus romance—eating together, taking walks, nothing out of the ordinary.

But spending the New Year at their home had revealed their true dynamic.

Chu Shen suspected they’d toned it down when he first arrived, but for Yan and Zhu Jue, their closeness was second nature in their own space.

They weren’t the type to be overly affectionate in public, like those couples who made others uncomfortable on buses or subways. Sometimes, just leaning against each other, holding hands, or exchanging a glance was enough to create a world of their own.

Despite being around the same age, Chu Shen sometimes found himself marveling at how naturally they fit together. They weren’t even married yet, but the way they moved in sync, completely attuned to one another, gave off the vibe of an old married couple.

Yan was now seated on the sofa, kicking her legs back and forth to shake off the numbness.

Yuan Ye watched her with a twitching lip. "You’re doing the invisible bicycle pedal."

"Anyone hungry?" Yan asked.

"That rice noodles Ka Ka ate looked amazing," she added, already pulling out her phone to search for "Mianyang rice noodles."

The TV screen exited projection mode, and Yan looked down at her phone. The video now showed 30,000 concurrent viewers!

"Ka Ka’s incredible! It’s the first day of the New Year, and she’s got 30,000 people watching!"

Delighted by the rising numbers, Yan scrolled through the comments.

I hereby declare Travel Ka Ka my favorite content creator, bar none! The undisputed queen of travel vlogging on Bilibili—screaming!!!

["I cried, honestly. At first, I was a little disappointed because Ka Ka didn’t face any setbacks this time, and the location seemed too easy. But by the end, I couldn’t hold back the tears. Thank you, Ka Ka, for taking us to this little Sichuan town. I’ll never forget it—Xia Country’s Two Bombs City."]

["My family moved from the north to Sichuan as part of the Third Front construction efforts. We put down roots here. To this day, I still don’t know exactly what my grandmother did back then, but I’ll always be proud of her."]

["The grueling work on the two bombs over sixty years ago, seventy-five years of perseverance—our country and its people have stood tall, backs straight. Eternal gratitude to those who came before us!"]

Yan’s eyes grew misty as she read, until one comment caught her attention.

["Side note: Wasn’t this Mianyang fireworks show sponsored by the legendary rich girl CC?"]

Yan: !

Oh right! She remembered now—back when Chu Bingbing had asked for suggestions on how to spend her money, Yan had proposed sponsoring citywide fireworks displays.

But after seeing Chu Bingbing’s first New Year’s giveaway (early free admission to Ning City’s amusement park) and hosting Chu Shen, Yan hadn’t checked social media much.

Now, she quickly switched to Weibo and found Chu Bingbing’s earlier post:

[@CC123]: "New Year’s Giveaway, Round Two~ On New Year’s Eve, I’m treating 16 cities across the country to a fireworks show! Locations include Tongcheng, Haicheng, Mianyang…"

Seeing "Mianyang" in Chu Bingbing’s post and then revisiting Ka Ka’s video left Yan with an indescribable feeling.

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The twists of fate are truly magical. On New Year's Eve, Chu Bingbing invited people from sixteen cities to watch fireworks together, while Ka Ka, completely unaware of this, unexpectedly ran into Brother Chen and ended up witnessing this grand spectacle of lights.

Two remarkable individuals, entirely oblivious to each other’s existence, crossed paths in such an unexpected way.

Yan glanced at the fireworks photos and IP location on Chu Bingbing’s Weibo post. No wonder Bingbing hadn’t stayed in Ning City—she had gone to celebrate the New Year in a smaller town that also hosted a fireworks display.

Switching back to her favorite video platform, Yan was about to give Ka Ka’s latest video a "triple interaction" (like, share, and favorite).

That’s when she noticed something: after the screen went black, there was a hidden easter egg in the video!

If she hadn’t accidentally tapped the button to turn on the subtitles and seen the hint about the secret ending, Yan would have missed it entirely.

"The video has an easter egg! Ka Ka hid it so well," she exclaimed.

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Yan immediately cast the video back onto the screen, skipping straight to the fireworks finale.

Five seconds later, a tiny animated version of Ka Ka, dressed in red, appeared on the screen.

Around her were other big-headed little figures, some clearly recognizable as Brother Chen and his childhood friends from the video.

They stood facing the Fu River, with towering skyscrapers and flowing water in the background, while fireworks burst overhead.

All of this was animated by Ka Ka! The video documented last night’s New Year’s Eve, and Yan couldn’t help but wonder if Ka Ka had pulled an all-nighter to finish both the video and the animation.

Then, Yan noticed something else—among the crowd around the tiny Ka Ka, new big-headed figures began to appear.

But unlike the others, who wore bright winter coats, these newcomers were dressed in faded gray and blue, their clothes old-fashioned. Some had bright red stars pinned to their chests, others carried military-green satchels. Their hair was black, white, or gray, and they stood quietly in the crowd, gazing up at the sky.

In that moment, Yan felt her heart grow heavy.

No words were needed—anyone watching would understand the meaning instantly.

Across sixty years of time, the present generation and their predecessors looked up at the same night sky, now ablaze with fireworks.

"Ka Ka, Ka Ka… how could anyone not shed tears at a scene like this?"

Just then, Yan’s phone buzzed with a notification—it was a message from Ka Ka.

Her spirits lifted instantly as she tapped to open it.

[Ka Ka]: "Yan, want some Mianyang rice noodles? Where should I send them?"

At that moment, Yan forgot all about her numb legs. She bounced excitedly on the sofa, grinning from ear to ear.

"I love Ka Ka so much!" she cheered, her eyes crinkling with joy.

She had just been about to search for rice noodles online, and here was Ka Ka offering to send her some—speak of the devil! What perfect timing!