Quick Transmigration: I'm the Villain's Assistant to the Protagonist

Back at the port, Shen Ying looked up at the sky. A massive interstellar spaceship streaked across the sky like a meteor, leaving a dazzling trail of light. She couldn't help but marvel at the incredible heights human technology had reached. In the city, towering buildings constructed from unusual materials radiated a dreamlike glow. She was awestruck by their peculiar shapes and unimaginable scale.

On the streets, alien creatures of various shapes and sizes walked side by side with humans. Their appearances, languages, and behaviors were completely different from the world she knew.

She watched the vehicles suspended in the air, moving efficiently and orderly, marveling at their convenience while also feeling a pang of sadness at the limitations of her former world. She also saw futuristic shops selling all sorts of goods she had never seen or even imagined.

Shen Ying was able to personally experience this space-time that only exists in science fiction novels and movies, thanks to the system that inexplicably dragged her into doing missions.

Although the game only lasts thirty days, basic survival skills are still necessary, so she embarked on a journey to find temporary shelter. At the same time, she used her rest time to learn about this interstellar era. After briefly reviewing some social, political, economic, and cultural information, Shen Ying was deeply shocked; everything about this era far exceeded her imagination.

Considering that she wouldn't be staying long and was short of money, Shen Ying didn't have high requirements for the accommodation.

One Star Coin can buy a simple energy bar to provide basic energy replenishment for the body; or a 500ml bottle of ordinary drinking water.

In this interstellar era, rent varies greatly depending on the location and condition of the housing. Generally speaking, in more remote and basic areas, the monthly rent is about 100 interstellar coins; while in bustling and well-equipped central areas, the monthly rent can be as high as 5000 interstellar coins or even more.

She wandered through the streets and alleys of the interstellar city, surrounded by tall and unfamiliar buildings. In a secluded corner, she discovered a slightly dilapidated little building.

She went into the building and saw a kind old lady sitting at the door.

"Grandma, do you have any rooms for rent here?" Shen Ying asked cautiously.

The old lady looked her up and down, then smiled and said, "I do have some, but the conditions aren't very good. I just hope you don't mind."

Shen Ying quickly shook her head: "No problem, no problem at all. As long as I have a place to stay, that's fine. How much is the rent?"

The old lady said a number: 250

Shen Ying: We can't get through this!

After some consideration, and considering that her income was barely enough to make ends meet, Shen Ying decided to stay here. After all, she didn't have much time left, and she had other tasks to complete. With that, Shen Ying found a place to stay, and she finally felt a little more at ease.

Before long, Shen Ying became familiar with the people around her.

"Hey, Shen Ying, you'd better take it easy with your small frame, don't overwork yourself!" a burly scavenger joked with a laugh.

Shen Ying pouted and replied, "Hmph, don't underestimate me, I can do it!"

Everyone laughed and continued on their way.

While scavenging in space, Shen Ying always carefully searched for anything of value. Although her haul wasn't much, it was enough to earn her a living. During breaks, everyone would sit together and chat.

“I heard the planet we’re going to next is pretty dangerous,” one of the scavengers said.

“Yes, but I heard Drake’s expedition will also be going there,” another chimed in.

Upon hearing this, Shen Ying's eyes lit up instantly, her heart pounding with excitement. "The opportunity has arrived! I must find a way to get close to Drake and join his expedition." But outwardly, she pretended to be nonchalant and asked, "What is Drake's expedition going there for?"

"It seems they're going to find some mysterious treasure," someone replied.

Could it be related to a mysterious galactic treasure? Shen Ying secretly made a mental note and began to formulate her plan.

After finishing the mission, Shen Ying dragged her tired body back to her residence. She really was a typical working-class person; even playing games and completing missions required her to work to support herself, though she only needed to support herself. She wondered if next time she'd be given a role where she wouldn't have to struggle for a living. She already had missions to do, and now she had to work too.

What was her identity in the last game? Was it like this too? Suddenly she became curious, but without the memory of the previous game, she was helpless. She couldn't ask the system either; it was just an emotionless task-issuing machine.

When she reached the alley entrance, Shen Ying saw a tall, slender figure lingering there. The silver-haired man stood there, seemingly troubled by something.

As Shen Ying passed by the man, she quickly glanced at him and was immediately shocked by his outstanding and exquisite appearance. He looked like a delicate figurine doll. It was unbelievable that someone could be so good-looking.

In this interstellar era, due to genetic programming, handsome men and beautiful women are common, but a man like this is still quite rare, even more attractive than the celebrities and models she's seen on the StarNet. Could he really be a celebrity?

"Hello, may I ask you something?"

Shen Ying, who was walking past the white-haired man, was stopped. She turned around and looked at him, and then she noticed that his eyes were blue and very beautiful, like sapphires: "Is there a problem?"

"Are there any houses for rent around here?" the white-haired man asked.

Shen Ying looked the white-haired man up and down suspiciously. Judging from his clothes, he didn't seem like someone who was short of money. Why would he come to such a remote and shabby place to rent a house?

The white-haired man seemed to sense Shen Ying's confusion and said somewhat awkwardly, "I've gone bankrupt and need to move."

The white-haired man could have chosen not to explain, but his honest explanation made Shen Ying feel more favorably toward him, and she immediately felt sympathy for him: "Yes, I'll take you to find the landlord."

With that, Shen Ying led the handsome white-haired man to find the landlady. Shen Ying was actually quite tired, but she was still very happy to spend a little more time with such a good-looking man, after all, pleasing things are a kind of spiritual nourishment.

After taking the white-haired man to the landlady's house, Shen Ying left, giving them space. Back in her single-room apartment, Shen Ying took a shower and then collapsed onto the bed, unwilling to move.

Just as she was drifting off to sleep, there was a knock on the door.

Shen Ying struggled to open her eyes and reluctantly got up to open the door. The person outside surprised her, and the person opposite her was also clearly surprised.

The white-haired man smiled and said, "Hello, my name is Zhang Wei. I came over to say hello to my neighbor. I didn't expect that my neighbor across the street would be you."

Shen Ying was also somewhat surprised. She turned her head slightly to look behind the white-haired man, and the house opposite was decorated in a similar way to her own.

Shen Ying lived in a small and simple single-person rental room, which was only about ten square meters in size.

A narrow single bed was placed against the wall, next to which was a worn-out wardrobe, and a simple folding table was placed in the corner of the room.

Looking up, the ceiling light was dim and weak, barely illuminating the entire room. The white paint on the walls had yellowed, and small cracks had appeared in some places.

The only window was small and dilapidated. The view outside was completely blocked by other buildings, and very little light could get in.

Although the room was simple, it served as a temporary refuge for those tenants who were short of money.

"Hello, my name is Shen Ying. I look forward to working with you from now on!" Shen Ying didn't actually intend to get along well with her neighbor, since she planned to leave soon. However, since the neighbor was being friendly, she didn't feel obligated to keep them at arm's length.

The two strangers naturally didn't have much to talk about, so after a few simple pleasantries, they went their separate ways.