MORIC - Chapter 121
Chapter 121: You Don't Even Have That Function
For a moment, Chi Yueshan was so embarrassed she wished she could disappear.
But Xuan Ping just blinked, earnestly waiting for Chi Yueshan's answer.
Chi Yueshan stammered for a long time before finally forcing out, "She's just… Xi Zhoumeng just spouts nonsense like that."
"Oh?" Xuan Ping said. "Is Senior Xi that kind of person?"
Then she laughed at herself. "But then again, I've never really spoken to Senior Xi."
Xuan Ping even let out a soft "ooh." "So Senior Xi is this cute."
Chi Yueshan: ...
She really wanted to retort, what part of that is cute?
But then she remembered that this devilish behavior was indeed something only she got to see, and a faint sense of secret delight bloomed within her.
Now that Xi Zhoumeng was back to life, Chi Yueshan couldn't sit still.
She had a class that evening but suddenly had no desire to attend.
But Chi Yueshan also felt that this was a bit too love-struck of her, and she instinctively began to feel conflicted.
Xuan Ping said, "It's an elective tonight, so it's fine if you don't go. Besides, your elective this semester isn't drama, Yueshan."
She smiled, her tone quite teasing. "But I still think flower arranging and drama are better than your current choices of divination and toy design. At least Senior Xi is an expert in those, she could teach you hand-in-hand… Ouch."
Xuan Ping had to stop her teasing after being pinched by Chi Yueshan.
Chi Yueshan's face was completely red.
Xuan Ping said, "Go on, I'm going on a date with my Mumu too."
Dating had changed Xuan Ping immensely. At first, she was shy and timid, but now she was completely at ease.
She talked about dates constantly, and even though she would shyly ask Chi Yueshan some questions, she still looked very happy.
Chi Yueshan thought: Am I like that when I'm in a relationship?
Not at all!!
Then what about Xi Zhoumeng?
Seeing a hint of shyness on Xi Zhoumeng's face would probably signal the end of the world…
Sigh, if even a scum woman like Senior Mu Lai could turn over a new leaf, does that mean Xuan Ping will really marry her someday?
Chi Yueshan hesitated for a moment, then grabbed Xuan Ping's arm and asked, "Have you and Senior Mu Lai ever thought about getting married?"
"Huh?" Xuan Ping said, whispering, "I hadn't thought about it at first."
When it came to relationships, Chi Yueshan had no one else to ask but Xuan Ping.
Xuan Ping said, "But I think she's a pretty good person. After I met up with you before the semester started, I went to her house, and her family was really nice too."
Chi Yueshan was a little surprised. "You've already met the parents?"
Xuan Ping tilted her head. "Haven't you too, Yueshan?"
Chi Yueshan scratched her head. "It's different. After all, you're already thinking about marriage… Marriage!!"
Xuan Ping lowered her eyes, only now revealing a trace of bashfulness.
"But I'm still a little scared," she said, taking Chi Yueshan's hand and whispering, "I actually have dreams all the time."
Chi Yueshan didn't understand. "That's perfectly normal. I even dreamed that I became the number one mecha master in the galaxy."
Xuan Ping shook her head. "It's not like that."
She paused. "I dreamed that I wasn't in the same year as you. And that I was the same age as Senior Mu, and we were dating, but she and I kept breaking up and getting back together, and after we got married, she even found other Omegas…"
Xuan Ping's brow furrowed. Chi Yueshan patted her on the shoulder, comforting her, "It's just a dream. Dreams are the opposite of reality."
Xuan Ping smiled, then comforted herself, "It's just that I keep having these dreams, so at first, I didn't want to move too fast with Senior Mu…"
"But…"
She found it hard to say. "I just really like her, and I don't know why."
Chi Yueshan said, "That's love for you, it's always hard to explain. I used to insist on marrying Senior Wen, didn't I?"
Xuan Ping said, "That's what you call being a girlfriend fan."
Chi Yueshan shook her head sagely. "So it's fickle, and you overthink things. Look at Xi Zhoumeng, she's already thinking about having kids."
Xuan Ping burst out laughing and gave her a little push. "Hurry up and go. Senior Xi must be dying to see you."
Chi Yueshan hemmed and hawed. "Actually, I wanted to ask what you and Senior Mu Lai do on your dates? Where do you go?"
Xuan Ping looked at Chi Yueshan in surprise. "You two didn't go on any dates during the break?"
Chi Yueshan didn't know how to explain it. Her memories consisted of working part-time in Mechanical City, with Xi Zhoumeng occasionally picking her up, dropping her off, keeping her company, and then returning to the Xi residence.
The most date-like activity was playing the claw machine.
But that didn't last long either, as they were in a hurry to get back.
At most, they had made up for it by watching a movie.
Chi Yueshan selectively recounted a few things, and Xuan Ping laughed out loud. "Isn't that a date?"
"Besides, being with the person you like is always a date, no matter what you do."
"By the way," Xuan Ping asked again, "what are you getting Senior Xi for her birthday?"
Chi Yueshan said, "It's not finished yet. I've changed it so many times, I don't even know what's suitable anymore."
Xuan Ping said, "A handmade gift is the most precious."
Chi Yueshan thought so too. On her way back to the Xi residence, she was still wondering if she should change the material.
Xi Zhoumeng's waist is so slender, and a waist chain isn't exactly versatile. When she wears a dress, she might not even appreciate the waist chain I made.
The number of times that woman wore pants could be counted on one hand, as if not wearing a dress was pure agony for her.
Actually, the pants she wore yesterday would have been perfect for a waist chain.
Yesterday…
Chi Yueshan couldn't help but savor the memory, feeling a little thrill of excitement.
The hovercar sped past. She even stopped at a transfer station specifically to buy a bouquet of flowers.
The Xi residence was by no means short on flowers; Xi Zhoumeng even had her own dedicated conservatory.
Chi Yueshan didn't know why she suddenly did this. Perhaps it was because of the hug she received for a bouquet of yellow roses bought on the street that day.
She always wanted to be a little closer to her.
To let Xi Zhoumeng know, you still have me.
"What do you need that for?"
Xi Li took a box out of his room and handed it to Xi Zhoumeng, adding, "This can't be made into jewelry, you know."
After prescribing some medicine for Xi Zhoumeng, Hong Sa had gone to rest.
Xi Li hadn't expected Xi Zhoumeng to suddenly bring this up, but seeing her serious expression, which didn't look like she was joking, he gave it to her anyway.
The box wasn't large, but its exterior was intricately and exquisitely decorated. Just looking at the box gave one the feeling that its contents were extraordinary.
Before Xi Zhoumeng even opened it, her hand began to tremble.
She was all too familiar with this feeling.
Xi Li was still rambling, "This was left to me by my O-dad. It's a bit ugly, but it's a memento. The one Xi Chun has is much prettier than mine, it's even colorful. This thing is pitch-black, probably not worth much."
Everyone knew that the four Xi children were born of the same Alpha and different Omegas.
Xi Mingguang had two marriages. Her first Omega was a man older than her.
He was a gem merchant she had met on a previous mission. His home planet had been annihilated by the Zerg, leaving him homeless.
To this day, Xi Zhoumeng still found it amazing that this family could remain intact.
Looking at Xi Mingguang's unshakable demeanor, you couldn't tell that she had nearly gone mad in her youth because she couldn't inherit her legal inheritance without being married.
Xi Li was the child of that Omega man, Lin Yu. At the time, he was just learning to talk, and Xi Chun was still in the womb, yet to be born.
Just like that, he married Xi Mingguang, who needed a marriage.
A marriage of convenience was never about feelings, especially since Xi Mingguang liked female Omegas.
Lin Yu was from the destroyed Planet U and had been in the gem business with his Alpha before the disaster.
When he met Xi Mingguang, he still had quite a few jewels on him.
Xi Mingguang married him according to their agreement and also took care of Xi Li and Xi Chun, who was born the following year.
Lin Yu's health was poor, and he passed away not long after giving birth to Xi Chun.
He left something for each of his children.
After Xi Li grew up, he would often complain, wanting to trade his stone with Xi Chun.
Xi Chun also looked down on his black one.
Now, at almost thirty, he still brought it up, his nagging quite annoying.
Xi Zhoumeng picked up the Magnetic Star Meteorite. It was very small compared to the one from her own planet.
But even though it had been polished, it still emanated a power that made Xi Zhoumeng's very soul tremble.
Ordinary people were oblivious, but to a God's Arbiter, this was an almost irresistible instinct.
Activate it, let it maintain the planet's balance, and let it take all my power, let my mind collapse, let me turn to withered bones.
As Xi Li was talking, he suddenly exclaimed, "What's wrong with you? Are you cold?"
Xi Zhoumeng's trembling was impossible to hide. Perhaps it was the resonance of the Soul Chain, or perhaps it was because she was born for this very stone.
How could she not be affected?
Xi Zhoumeng closed the lid and shook her head. "I'm dizzy."
"Oh," Xi Li said, about to take the box, but Xi Zhoumeng didn't let go.
She asked, "Brother, have you heard of the Magnetic Star Meteorite?"
Xi Li didn't react for a moment, dazed by the address "Brother."
Xi Zhoumeng usually called him by his full name to his face. This person was impertinent even to her own mother, let alone this brother.
Xi Li dazedly said, "Ah? I've heard of it. Wasn't it a popular internet legend a while back?"
He sighed and waved his hand dismissively. "That's all just hype to promote a new product. A classic marketing case."
Xi Zhoumeng said, "It might be real."
Xi Li laughed. "You're not going to tell me that this stone is the legendary Magnetic Star Meteorite that can save the world, are you?"
"Zhoumeng, are you sleep-talking? Or have you watched too many movies? There's no end of the world."
He continued to drink his coffee, saying, "Even if Mother says the Zerg Tide might come early, we have abundant resources and powerful armaments now, and we have a close partnership with the neighboring galaxy. There's nothing to be afraid of."
Xi Li was long past the age of idolizing heroes. His life wouldn't be too bad even if he slacked off.
At this moment, he actually found Xi Zhoumeng to be acting her age, which was quite cute.
Xi Zhoumeng said, "Then, give this to me."
Xi Li quickly shook his head. "No way."
Xi Zhoumeng knew it was an outrageous request, as it was a memento.
She opened her mouth, then sighed. "Then lend it to me for a few days next time."
Xi Li asked warily, "You're not going to swap it, are you?"
Xi Zhoumeng thought: So smart at a time like this.
She shook her head, one hand propping up her face as she slowly denied it. "Am I that unscrupulous of a person?"
"You're so stingy, Big Brother."
"I just want to see what kind of look I can create with this dark-style stone."
Xi Li still felt something was off, so Xi Zhoumeng brought up Xi Yang—
"Third Sister has a new show next month, and I'm going to be in it."
Xi Li: "Aren't you supposed to have practical training next month?"
Xi Zhoumeng: "The training is so tough, this is my chance to shine."
Even though Xi Li was usually glib, he couldn't win an argument against Xi Zhoumeng at this moment.
He glanced at the box, then at Xi Zhoumeng, a conflicted expression on his face.
Xi Zhoumeng didn't really understand how important mementos were, since no one had left her anything precious.
But Chi Yueshan treasured her notebook, which contained Zhou Fengqin's notes.
Xi Li treasured this box, which carried the blood ties sealed within his pocket watch.
Xi Zhoumeng looked at Xi Li with sincerity.
Xi Li finally relented.
"Then just tell me when you need to use it."
He muttered, "Why don't you ask Xi Chun? His is much prettier than mine."
Just as Xi Zhoumeng was about to speak, Chi Yueshan's voice came from a distance—
"Xi Zhoumeng!! Are you awake?!"
Xi Li took the opportunity to move the box to his side.
He didn't forget to complain about the young couple—
"You two are dating and living together, so why do you still call each other by your full names?"
Chi Yueshan pushed the door open, still panting, her eyes fixed on Xi Zhoumeng, who was sitting to one side.
She then greeted Xi Li.
Xi Li said, "I'm leaving. You two can chat."
He even closed the door behind him.
It's only been half a day, why do I miss her so much!!
As soon as Chi Yueshan entered the room, she picked up the teapot and poured some water, her movements much faster than an AI robot's.
Xi Zhoumeng cupped her face in her hands and watched her, her fingertips still feeling slightly numb.
This confirmed that this Magnetic Star Meteorite was no different from the one in her world; it required her power as a vessel.
Chi Yueshan wiped her mouth boisterously. "Are you recovered?"
Xi Zhoumeng nodded. "More or less."
Chi Yueshan: "Why did that suddenly happen? I thought you were about to die, your heartbeat seemed like it was about to stop."
Xi Zhoumeng thought of the future world the system had shown her.
Her future self had thrown herself into danger for this person, and had inevitably walked towards ruin.
The consciousness of a God's Arbiter could transcend time and space, and the doctor who executed this restart plan was, surprisingly, Xuan Ping.
No wonder some things felt off.
No wonder there were extra people.
No wonder this book-transmigration world was so vivid—it was a repeating cycle that had already been lived through once.
Xi Zhoumeng's face was still a little pale. When she wasn't wearing lipstick, her lips were even lighter, a natural cherry blossom pink.
"If I really died, what would you do?"
The question was dreadfully boring, the kind Chi Yueshan had seen countless times in those short videos.
The acted kind.
But at this moment, Xi Zhoumeng's expression was serious, as if Chi Yueshan's answer was of the utmost importance.
"What could I do? I wouldn't follow you in death."
Chi Yueshan furrowed her brow, as if she had given it careful thought. "Well, if we were married and you died, wouldn't all your inheritance be mine?"
Wow, she could inherit so many hotels and so many products.
Xi Zhoumeng pulled her down, making Chi Yueshan sit on her lap.
Chi Yueshan hesitated a little, since Xi Zhoumeng still looked frail and sick.
As she sat down, she fidgeted. "Isn't this a bit much, in broad daylight?"
Xi Zhoumeng said, "I had a dream that we had a child."
Chi Yueshan said, "Oh. It wouldn't look nothing like me, would it?"
She buried her face in Xi Zhoumeng's neck, her chin rubbing against the nape of Xi Zhoumeng's neck, and was then held even tighter.
Xi Zhoumeng: "I'd actually hope it looks like you."
"If it's because of the one hundred percent match, why can't I be the one to give birth?"
Chi Yueshan was stunned by her words, and it took her a long moment to choke out a reply—
"Yeah, right. You, give birth? The moment you found out, you'd go get it aborted. You'd definitely find it too troublesome!"
She then bit down hard on Xi Zhoumeng's shoulder, peeling off the pheromone patch with her sharp teeth, and said smugly—
"What are you thinking? You don't even have that function right now."
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