Don't think of rebirth.

Chapter 667 Desire

With Gu Qinghuan's keen eyesight, it was not difficult for him to notice that Ming Xiaolan was uneasy.

Especially when I just came here today, I saw Ming Xiaolan pinching his palms and leaving red marks. It was very abnormal no matter how I thought about it.

But she didn't seem to want to talk about it, so Gu Qinghuan didn't want to ask any more questions. She thought it would be better to take care of her own business first.

As usual, Gu Qinghuan first asked Ming Xiaolan about his previous handling of the situation.

Although she stays here for eight hours every day, Ming Xiaolan's time is not fixed. Sometimes it will be a few days or even longer.

According to the system, this is because the world Ming Xiaolan is currently in is extremely unstable.

If Gu Qinghuan could overturn Ming Xiaolan's rebirth, then all the energy devoured by the insects would be returned to Ming Xiaolan.

Affected by this, Ming Xiaolan's fate will return to its original state, and she will have more possibilities.

To make an inappropriate analogy, the world is like a bag of dried fungus. It looks small, but after soaking in water, it will expand to several times its original size.

What Ming Xiaolan is currently doing is adding water to the dried fungus.

When the system was overlapping the worlds, it was already very difficult to accurately send Gu Qinghuan to Ming Xiaolan.

Due to the influence of the world's expansion, it is impossible to ensure that the time it takes to pass is the same every time.

The system was very nervous at the time, wondering how to explain this to Ming Xiaolan, but Gu Qinghuan was very relaxed.

She said to Ming Xiaolan: [When I'm not around, I'm helping other people like you.]

Ming Xiaolan replied almost immediately: "Okay, work hard on your other work as well."

System: ...It seems to be fine.

However, in this way, Gu Qinghuan would have to find Ming Xiaolan to confirm her progress after each overlap.

Ming Xiaolan answered very carefully. She had a good mind to begin with, but she had been stuck in a misconception before, and with the interference of the insects, she fell deeper and deeper into it.

Now with Gu Qinghuan's help, as long as I figure it out, I can immediately apply it to other situations.

Gu Qinghuan felt that Ming Xiaolan handled some aspects better than himself.

She praised sincerely: "You are really getting better and better."

Ming Xiaolan smiled sheepishly: "Without your help, I definitely wouldn't be able to do these things."

There were relatively few things to deal with today, and it was the weekend. Ming Xiaolan didn't rush home after finishing her work. She planned to buy some things on the way.

Gu Qinghuan also strolled through the streets from Ming Xiaolan's perspective, muttering as he looked around: "It seems like I haven't eaten barbecue for a long time. Maybe I should go eat some next time."

Ming Xiaolan was a little curious: [Can you eat barbecue? ]

Gu Qinghuan: [Of course I can. I can also eat hot pot, pickled fish, maocai, pasta, pizza...]

Ming Xiaolan glanced around and saw that the shop Gu Qinghuan had just read was on the street she passed by.

She cleared her throat: [So, you are... human?]

Gu Qinghuan deliberately asked in surprise: [Don’t I look like a human? ]

Ming Xiaolan quickly shook her head: "I'm not saying you're not human, it's just that in the novels I've read, beings like you are all systems, not living people."

Ming Xiaolan: [So, I thought you were like that too.]

Gu Qinghuan: [There is indeed such a system, but I am a living person who has to go to get off work.]

This statement sounded a little cute, and Ming Xiaolan couldn't help but curl the corners of her mouth. But when she thought of the phantom, Ming Xiaolan's mood became heavy again.

She asked tentatively: "Is your job official? I mean, is there anyone who wants to sabotage your work?"

Even though the words were spoken vaguely, Gu Qinghuan immediately realized what Ming Xiaolan was talking about.

Gu Qinghuan: [Yes, because I have helped many people, those who want to see everyone go to destruction want to find me and kill me!]

Her tone sounded cheerful, but it made Ming Xiaolan's heart tighten.

Ming Xiaolan said anxiously: [Don't come to my side again, it's very dangerous. It has discovered something and might...]

Gu Qinghuan interrupted her, a rare occurrence, and said firmly, "I won't leave. I said from the beginning that I came here for you."

Ming Xiaolan was speechless, while Gu Qinghuan softened his tone: [Did those guys come looking for you?]

Ming Xiaolan: [I don't know if it's one of those guys you mentioned...]

She found a public bench on the roadside and sat down, looking at the people passing by. She slowly told the story of her encounter with the phantom and her rebirth with the help of the phantom's power.

Gu Qinghuan just listened quietly, and when Ming Xiaolan couldn't think of anything to add, she told her: "The phantoms you encountered are the guys I was talking about."

Gu Qinghuan: [To me, they are destroyers called "bugs."]

According to Gu Qinghuan's description, Ming Xiaolan learned the truth hidden under the mask of miracle.

The worm will appear when people are in despair, and tempt them to choose rebirth through various means.

However, in making this choice, people's future will be swallowed up.

Ming Xiaolan's hands began to tremble uncontrollably, and she instantly thought of herself.

If what No. 022 said is true, then, after she has been reborn so many times, what will her future be like?

Before her heart was consumed by panic, she heard the voice of No. 022, as reassuring as ever: [Don't be afraid, your future will never be filled with despair.]

Ming Xiaolan clenched his fists tightly and forced himself to calm down.

That's right, now that she already knows the truth and has avoided Chong's temptation, she will definitely be able to avoid that kind of ending in the future.

She loosened her grip, raised her head, and her expression became determined: [What should I do?]

Gu Qinghuan: [Just follow your own wishes and continue to do what you want to do.]

Ming Xiaolan's wish is to change everyone's hopeless fate. That is why she chooses to be reborn again and again out of obsession.

Then, as long as her wish comes true, there is no need for her to be reborn.

Combined with the influence brought by Gu Qinghuan, this magic called rebirth will be lifted, and she will return to the starting point of her destiny.

However, the world will not disappear, and the impact will not be eliminated.

The despair of the past will eventually find a new way to continue.

As for the bug, since it came for Gu Qinghuan, even if Ming Xiaolan gave a negative answer, the bug would definitely appear again as long as it discovered the changes in the world.

Gu Qinghuan didn't mind getting involved, but she wouldn't put herself in real danger.

She has cherished family and friends, and is looking forward to her future.

Everything she did was to return to her ordinary and happy daily life.

Gu Qinghuan: [After I return today, I will report the appearance of the bugs at the meeting and come up with a solution as soon as possible.]

After she said this, Ming Xiaolan was no longer nervous: "Don't worry, as long as I choose to be reborn, the bug will appear again. There will always be a chance to catch it."

In comparison, Ming Xiaolan was more worried that if they acted hastily, the insects would harm No. 022.

Gu Qinghuan corrected him: [No, dealing with insects is important, but you are also important.]

Gu Qinghuan: [I won't let it ruin your future, so this must be the last time. You don't have to choose to be reborn again, nor do you have to bear the fate of everyone else alone.]

Ming Xiaolan was stunned for a moment, then smiled brightly: [Okay, I understand.]

A new, secret desire arose in her heart.

——It would be nice if I could become friends with No. 022.