You said you hated men, why are your eyes now full of love?-Chapter 98 - The Tenderness Encountered in the Alley (Part 4)

"Silly goose!"

Countless winding branches and vines bound Ji Mu in the air, pulling him back at an astonishing speed. frёewebηovel.cѳm

The frail figure in the treetop grew farther and farther away until it disappeared from sight.

His muscles tensed, but he couldn't move an inch. He was forced to remain trapped in the prison woven by the vines, despite all his strength.

[In this world, the female lead, Ruan Qingqing, was extremely averse to men because she had almost been molested by one when she was a child.]

Suddenly, the initial task introduction from the system flashed through his mind.

Was the childhood shadow referring to this incident?

(See Chapter 7 for details.)

The branches of the towering tree pulled him upward, flying over the city's ruins.

The scene before his eyes began to blur, pulling him toward the other side of reality and away from this spiritual world that would soon be obliterated.

[Host, there's no need to take this risk.]

[To be honest, even if this world loses Ruan Qingqing, there are still three other female leads. The overall situation won't change much. Be rational.]

[We can just give up on the 25 million.]

No!

The system's comforting words were instantly dispelled.

Ji Mu clenched his teeth.

It's not over yet.

My 25 million and my dear friend must not disappear right before my eyes!

I absolutely won't allow it!

His intense unwillingness turned into a blazing flame that illuminated the unwavering determination in his heart.

As the time limit ended, the dim skill icon engraved in his soul burst into dazzling light.

The shadow of the malevolent god appeared in the gray haze.

It was evil yet majestic.

An endless stream of energy surged like a torrential flood, breaking through the vines that bound him.

He leaped onto the branches and raced toward the treetop without stopping.

Three hundred stamina points poured out without reservation, leaving a brilliant trail of light in the air.

He would never just give up like that!

People often use "going with the flow" as an excuse to avoid life's thorns and obstacles, but true "going with the flow" means accepting that you've done your best and not forcing things.

So…

Silly goose, even if you give up on yourself, I will do everything to bring you back unless I die here.

A kite needs wind, and a dolphin needs the sea.

You are the most indispensable part of my existence in this novel world.

Four shares of 25 million—not one less!

……

Dashing through the thick branches, light and shadow moved at extreme speeds without pausing for even a moment, smashing all obstacles in their path. When he returned to the starting point, the giant treetop was devoid of the girl's figure.

"Silly goose?"

He called out her name.

Ji Mu looked around anxiously.

Boom!

Suddenly, there was a loud rumbling sound, and the entire spiritual world changed.

The lush green leaves swung wildly and rustled.

The giant tree beneath Ji Mu's feet began to tremble violently. Weakened by the end of the skill effect, he almost lost his balance.

The gray sky above him looked like a shattered mirror, cracking with spider-web-like fissures.

[Only half an hour is left before this place will be completely destroyed.]

Still confused, Ji Mu heard an explanation from beside him.

The ethereal voice sounded gender-neutral.

He turned his gaze toward the source of the voice.

A tall female figure came into view, surrounded by white mist that obscured her face.

Having heard the system describe this world's consciousness, Ji Mu asked, "Are you Fan Lei?"

[Ha~]

Fan Lei did not immediately answer.

She was not surprised that the boy could recognize her.

After all, given Xiao Qi's personality, he certainly wouldn't hide anything from his beloved host.

There would be plenty of opportunities to deal with this unruly little boy in the future:

[Ji Mu.]

Reining in her thoughts, Fan Lei got to the point.

[Do you want to know why I chose you specifically?]

Ji Mu frowned slightly.

Chose me? What does that mean?

Does it mean that, even though I was just passing through in the previous cycle, this Guardian of the Heavenly Way noticed me?

[Don't think about it. Your connection with the four female leads isn't as simple as interacting after crossing over.]

Fan Lei easily probed the boy's inner thoughts and interrupted.

Without looking at the stunned reaction of the others, she waved her hand, and the floating clouds formed a staircase. An ancient door materialized at the top of the stairs.

[Go ahead. All the truths are there, and your silly goose is inside.]

[Once you retrieve this forgotten memory, the choice to continue or quit is yours.]

Although Ji Mu had many questions, he knew now was not the time to seek answers.

With only half an hour left, he had to safely return the 25 million before time ran out.

Suppressing his chaotic thoughts, Ji Mu stepped onto the cloud ladder and walked through the door.

But when he saw the image of a boy in a school uniform sitting by the window and studying earnestly, he lost his composure.

The face, still youthful and slightly immature, was his own.

It seemed to be when he was 13 years old, in his first year of middle school on Blue Star.

Ji Mu appeared to be viewing his once blurry memories from a bystander's perspective.

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"Ji Mu, why are you doing homework again? Besides eating and sleeping, all you do is study. Isn't it boring? Can't you have some hobbies?"

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