Zhou Huai's mind went blank, and he was completely stunned.

"Didn't I already awaken as a professional?" he blurted out subconsciously. "I awakened as an E-rank clone master, was mocked by Liu Yuru and Lu Qi, and then was kicked out of the Zhou family... Isn't that something that has already happened?"

Uncle Fu's smile froze for a moment, and he sighed.

"Young Master, what nonsense are you talking about?" Uncle Fu sighed and gently comforted him, "You're just too nervous and taking the scene in your dream as reality."

"Today, you will finally go to school to participate in the career transition ceremony and become a real professional."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huai stared blankly at Uncle Fu.

"A dream... Could all of this really just be a dream I had before I changed jobs?"

Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled patterns on the floor.

Zhou Huai silently rolled over and got out of bed.

His legs sank into the soft wool carpet, feeling the real touch. He looked down at his legs; there was no disability, no wheelchair, and no cursed pain.

But he stood there, frowning.

He looked around; the bedroom was spacious, bright, and luxuriously furnished. But something was missing.

As for what exactly was missing, he couldn't remember at all.

My mind is separated from important things by a thick layer of frosted glass.

"Am I being too nervous?"

Zhou Huai rubbed his throbbing temples, stopped thinking about what Uncle Fu had just said, and turned to walk into the bathroom.

After a quick wash, he changed into a smart casual outfit, opened the door, and went downstairs.

The spacious restaurant was filled with the aroma of congee with preserved egg and lean pork, and fried eggs.

At the long dining table, Father Zhou Feng was flipping through today's morning newspaper. Mother was bringing warmed milk to the table.

Zhou Huai walked downstairs, and his mother greeted him with a smile.

"Huai'er, come and eat breakfast. Today is the big day of your job change, you must eat well to have the energy."

Zhou Huai pulled out a chair and sat down. His parents' loving and harmonious relationship dispelled the unease he felt.

Here, there was no attack that changed their fate; the mother is still alive, and Liu Yuru is no longer in the Zhou family.

Everything was so perfect.

Zhou Feng put down the newspaper and looked at his son with a smile.

"Son, don't put too much pressure on yourself today." Zhou Feng smiled and encouraged him, patting his shoulder. "Our Zhou family has had excellent genes for generations. With your potential, you can become an S-level professional!"

At this point, Zhou Feng's smile deepened.

"Perhaps it might even awaken an SS-rank!"

"If you really become an SS-level professional, your grandfather will be overjoyed. Our Zhou family's status in Donghai City will also rise to another level!"

The mother standing to the side frowned.

She glared at Zhou Feng reproachfully, then pushed a plate of delicate fried dumplings in front of Zhou Huai.

"You, as the father, stop putting pressure on Huai'er."

"When it comes to changing jobs, three parts talent and seven parts luck are at play. It's not something you can force," the mother said gently to Zhou Huai. "Huai'er, don't listen to your father's nonsense. Even if you're unlucky today and only change to the lowest level E-class life skill, it doesn't matter."

“Our Zhou family may not be a powerful or influential family, but we can support you for the rest of your life and let you live a comfortable life as a wealthy man.”

Meeting his mother's concerned gaze, Zhou Huai felt a warmth in his heart.

"Mom, don't worry." Zhou Huai took a sip of warm milk and smiled. "I definitely won't let you down."

Just then, crisp footsteps sounded outside the door.

"Uncle Zhou! Aunt Zhou! Good morning!"

Accompanied by a crisp greeting, Ye Xi skipped in.

The person who arrived was Ye Xi.

She wore a white pleated skirt with a light blue sailor-collar short-sleeved shirt today, looking lively and cute.

Her high ponytail swayed gently with her steps, and her snow-white skin shone with a translucent glow in the morning light. Her eyes were bright and lively, her nose was straight and delicate, and her lips were rosy.

Even though Zhou Huai had grown up with her since childhood, he couldn't help but admire her in his heart when he looked at this girl.

"It's Xi'er! Come on, sit down and have something to eat." The mother pulled Ye Xi over, beaming from ear to ear.

"I've already eaten, thank you, Auntie." Ye Xi walked over to Zhou Huai with a smile and naturally pulled out a chair to sit down.

After listening to the conversation between the three of them, she patted her chest.

"Aunt Zhou, you can rest assured!"

“Even if Brother Zhou Huai is unlucky today and becomes a low-level professional, he won’t be bullied in the future!” Ye Xi raised her chin, her expression serious. “Because I will protect him from now on!”

Zhou Huai laughed and cursed.

He put down his chopsticks and deliberately put on a stern face.

"Hey, you little brat, you've got quite the nerve."

"I'm a grown man, why would I need a little girl like you to protect me?" Zhou Huai reached out and pinched her fair cheek, saying proudly, "I should be the one protecting you!"

Ye Xi's cheeks were pinched by him, but she didn't pull away. Instead, she giggled.

"Okay, okay, then Brother Zhou Huai, you must protect me well from now on, and you can't go back on your word!"

“Of course.” Zhou Huai nodded without hesitation.

After breakfast, the two got into the Zhou family's black van and headed towards Donghai No. 1 High School.

Along the way, Ye Xi chattered on about her dreams for the future. Zhou Huai leaned back in his seat, watching the street scenes rushing past the window, smiling without saying a word.

He completely forgot about the thought of forgetting something.

The playground of Donghai No.1 High School was bustling with noise.

A massive job-change magic circle stood in the center of the playground, radiating a magical aura.

Nearly a thousand senior high school students lined up neatly in class formations, their faces filled with tension and anticipation.

The surrounding viewing platforms were filled with recruitment representatives from various guilds and school leaders.

The principal stood on the high platform, his voice amplified through a magical megaphone, delivering a final pep talk and encouragement before the job change.

"Next up, Class 3, Zhou Huai!"

As the job change guide shouted, all eyes turned to him.

As the eldest son of the prestigious Zhou family in Donghai City, Zhou Huai was already a prominent figure at school. Whether it was his family background or his grades in various basic tests, he always ranked at the top.

"When it comes to Young Master Zhou, what level of profession can he awaken?"

"Is that even a question? With his foundation, he's at least an A-level combat professional!"

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Zhou Huai calmly walked step by step onto the three-meter-high job-change platform.

He stood in the very center of the magic circle.

"Relax, place your hands on the Awakening Stone, and close your eyes," the guide gently instructed.

Zhou Huai did as instructed, placing his hands on the huge crystal that emitted a faint blue light.

Buzz—!

The next second, something unexpected happened!

The originally dark blue awakening stone suddenly burst forth with a purple-gold beam of light!

The beam of light pierced through the clouds above the playground and shot straight into the sky!

A thunderous roar, a blend of thunder and stars, echoed through the sky, and a vast magical pressure enveloped the entire Donghai No.1 Middle School!

The once noisy playground fell silent.

Everyone stared wide-eyed and gaped, gazing at the tall figure bathed in starlight on the job-change platform.

"What...what level of celestial phenomenon is this?!"

"A purple-gold pillar of light... My God! This is... this is a legendary SS-class phenomenon!"

In the VIP section, representatives from various guilds stood up in unison, their faces filled with fervor and horror.

The mechanical system prompts echoed throughout the entire playground:

【Congratulations to Awakened Zhou Huai for successfully advancing to the SS-rank hidden class—Starry Sky Mage!】