Time flew by amidst the sudden outbreak of chaos. In the blink of an eye, it was morning again.
Monday mornings were always particularly busy. Many people needed to regain their rhythm.
Rui Wen sat at the dining table for almost five minutes before Mo Peng, with a pair of panda eyes, yawned and sat next to her under Madam Luo Shuqing's "kind care." His already round face was obviously swollen. When he looked at the neatly arranged plates and the dishes that were even more orderly and soulless, he suddenly lost his spirit. He slumped on the table and groaned.
"Why 'Old Mo'? Where's my father? I urgently need a high-sugar, high-fat, high-protein diet … "
Madam Luo Shuqing replied with a smile, "Your father only slept three more hours than you did. He left home at four in the morning and is now working to support the family. Unlike a certain someone who wastes his time, money, and life …"
Mo Peng tried to cover his ears with the table, but he could only block one side.
"Caught overnight?"
Mo Ya, who had to eat diet meals frequently due to the limitations of her industry, had a certain tolerance for the "Old Mo's Environmentally Friendly Cuisine" of the household artificial intelligence, especially when there was someone to gloat over.
"I'm the victim!"
Mo Peng hit the table with half his face, but he said weakly, "I really didn't want to stay overnight. It was Nanster who grabbed me and cleared the expansion in one night. He's biting the hand that feeds him! This kind of game should be slowly tasted and familiarized with the characters and data bit by bit. There's no experience in forcefully clearing the game … "
Mo Ya raised her eyebrows. "What a surprisingly good reason to indulge!"
"If I let myself go, I'll fall asleep in his bed, okay? I won't be forced to clear the game by him and not even get a thank you in the end … "
"Oh, how pitiful. It looks like I pulled you down too early."
As Mo Peng's mother, Madam Luo Shuqing still knew her son. She didn't really think of her son as a hopeless degenerate. She was just puzzled.
"Nannan isn't addicted to games?
"He's not playing games!"
Mo Peng had no appetite and only wanted to express himself. "Who plays games in the work area, takes notes, checks data, and holds conference calls? He's not even that serious when writing a thesis! Ten days in the wilderness … If I touch it again in ten days, I'll chop off my hand! "
"Sure, I'll buy some pork trotters for you in advance."
Mo Ya saw through Mo Peng's words with a glance. Then, she turned her gaze to the other side. "Ten Days in the Wilderness … Rui Wen, did you know? What happened? "
Rui Wen thought it over very seriously, but it was truly rather difficult to describe the situation in concise terms.
The sound of hurried footsteps rang out at this time. Luo Nan scuttled down the stairs. He didn't even stop by the dining table. He just hurried over and said:
"I'm going out."
Luo Shuqing raised her voice. "You're not eating?"
"There's a meeting over there. Let's all go together. We won't starve." With that, he disappeared.
Around the table, apart from Rui Wen, the other three were all sighing, although their hearts were subtly different.
Mo Ya continued asking, "Is there a problem with the new expansion pack?"
Rui Wen recalled the information she had received last night and nodded silently. As for what the problem was, she still couldn't say for the time being.
Mo Ya kicked her brother with her long legs. "Hey, you've been playing all night. Other than the dark circles under your eyes, don't you have any useful information?"
"I do have information, but I don't dare to ask if it's correct or not."
Mo Peng grunted twice, but he still struggled to get up under the gazes of his mother and sister. He did his best to recall. "First of all, it's definitely the game's settings. The new expansion pack released an entire series of heroes, as well as the corresponding evolutionary tree. It's related to controllable mutant new humans. This smell is a bit off when I carefully touch it … … "
Breakfast had turned into a seminar at the last minute. Undoubtedly, it greatly affected the proper schedule. But of course, it was impossible to come up with an effective judgment and opinion in this sort of environment, let alone a feasible plan. In the end, everyone could only go to work and school.
Today, it was Mo Ya's turn to send Rui Wen to school. Monday's especially congested traffic made it impossible to have a lightning-fast experience, even if one sat in Mo Ya's red supercar.
From Rui Wen's perspective, this was undoubtedly an extremely inefficient action. But it was also an effort to extend the vividness of color. She didn't have any clear thoughts of rejecting color itself.
But by choosing this method, the time spent researching the misty labyrinth and chaotic sea of flowers would inevitably be allocated to the city's traffic layer and the high-rise skyscrapers. It would be equally chaotic, but it would quickly turn gray matter and turn chaotic in the real world.
Rui Wen knew that what she saw was only the current conditions and the foundation of the known information. It was a process of rolling forward all the way to the end. In theory, every second would change, and every second could bring about entirely different results.
But the reality was that the trend would never change even after watching a thousand times.
As for the details, those fleeting details were admittedly brilliant purple and brilliant red. But if one truly studied them in earnest, one would inevitably have a sort of "meaningless" doubt or self-awareness.
Well, Rui Wen wasn't too clear on what "meaning" was. But she had lived by Luo Nan's side for a long time. She had experienced the troubles that plagued Luo Nan at all times. It was as if an invisible whip was lashing him forward. She couldn't help but feel that wasting time like this was definitely wrong.
The problem was that Luo Nan himself was currently in the same situation.
From Rui Wen's point of view, Luo Nan had similarly invested his limited energy into the details of the endless appearance, the branching, and the rapid decay into chaos.
Perhaps this wasn't his original intention, but in this complex and confusing real world, there would always be factors like this and that that would affect him. For example, the sudden game expansion pack event.
Actually, Rui Wen didn't really understand why Luo Nan cared so much about this matter. She couldn't judge whether or not Luo Nan's methods were correct … … This was because she couldn't eliminate the possibility of the "tributary" eventually becoming the "mainstream", even though it would ultimately return to deathly stillness.
Rui Wen was confused, but the only target she was willing to use as a reference in most situations was Luo Nan.
She hoped to be able to understand and imitate this pattern. Perhaps this would help her create a greater separation from the long river of deathly stillness. She wouldn't fuse with it too early and sink into the endless chaos.
Rui Wen instinctively didn't wish for this to happen, even though she couldn't find a clear dividing line right now … … She couldn't tell if she was detached from the outside or if she herself was a part of this long river of deathly stillness.
Was she observing the final destination of all things, or was it the occasional surging waves of the river intertwining with the real world and separating from it?
Rui Wen looked out the window, but she saw her own reflection in the glass. In the environment where the light inside and outside collided and flowed, and in the blurry mirror carrier, the image on it seemed to be wriggling and changing, as if it would peel off the shell at any time and jump out of it completely different.
Her fingers touched the window as well as the shadow. The point of contact was slightly cold, just like the "water vapor" of the long, dead river, gently biting her fingertips.
However, was she above or below the water?
Aside from Luo Nan, Mo Ya was the person in the family who was the most familiar with Rui Wen. It was also because they were familiar with each other that they didn't intentionally disturb each other in this silent atmosphere.
Most of the time, it was quiet in the car. Mo Ya was also handling some of her own affairs during the autopilot period. She only spoke when they were about to reach the school.
"Look at how flustered Luo Nan has been these past few days. Don't add to his troubles in other areas."
Rui Wen looked away from her own mirror and turned to look at her.
"I'm talking about those messy matters on the internet. Cut them off when it's time. I'll talk to the company and BHD. If you run into those paparazzi or gossipy women at school, hide if you can. Strive to cool things down in these two days. "
Rui Wen pondered seriously for a moment: "I'll just skip class."
"...... Then am I an accomplice or the main culprit?"
Rui Wen still lacked this sort of sensitivity. She didn't respond at all to Mo Ya's teasing. Her eyes drooped in silence, but her mind began to plan the goal of today's exploration.
Mo Ya rolled her eyes. In the end, she didn't say anything. The car smoothly arrived at the school five minutes later.
Sure enough, Rui Wen didn't go to the main campus after saying goodbye to Mo Ya. She directly boarded the self-moving conveyor belt and headed in the direction of the northern shore jungle.
Actually, Rui Wen wanted to directly teleport to Gear's underground laboratory. However, she had truly become famous during this period of time. There were people staring at her practically every second she walked on campus. It was extremely difficult to find a suitable visual and psychological blind spot in this sort of environment.
She could only spend a bit more time like a normal student. She transferred from the self-moving conveyor belt to the school's tram until she reached the outskirts of the northern shore jungle.
But at this time, a normal student's direction of activity was certainly the opposite of hers.
Rui Wen ignored the strange gazes she received along the way. She prepared to enter deep into the jungle and directly jump to the laboratory when the time came.
A loudspeaker sounded from behind her at this time: "Hey, Luo Xiang … … Junior Sister Rui Wen!"
The person in front of her first said Rui Wen's registered name at school, but he felt that it was too unfamiliar. He imitated Luo Nan's usual way of addressing her, using a more intimate form of address … …
The problem was that Rui Wen didn't turn her head at all. It was as if she didn't hear his greeting at all. She directly walked across the long river that cut through the forest, connecting the southern shore and the northern shore with the nine bend bridge.
The person behind her jumped off the sightseeing car and hurried two steps forward. His mouth didn't stop: "Do you recognize me? I'm Ou Que. We've met before. "
Rui Wen didn't remember.
She continued to walk forward, and the fellow called Ou Que kept up with her. He chattered endlessly next to her ear: "Rui Wen, aren't you going to class at this time? Ah, even though your behavior isn't too good, it's quite interesting when you do it … … One of the most valuable things about the mystic arts is that it's interesting. Plus, you're quite mysterious. "
Rui Wen followed Mo Ya's teachings and maintained silence in front of the gossipy woman.
But Ou Que didn't have the slightest intention of restraining himself: "You want to go to Gear? Have you eaten breakfast yet? The water chestnut cakes here are surprisingly authentic. I'll treat you … … Oh my! "
Ou Que subconsciously cried out. The reason was because he had just crossed the nine bend bridge and stepped onto the northern shore paved with gravel and grass. There was a brown shadow that passed through the morning grass and trees that were still a bit damp. The brown shadow pierced out from the side and charged straight at him.
Ou Que nearly kicked it out. Luckily, he was able to see clearly who it was in the end. He staggered and stopped, but the fat and round fellow took over his position. He was no longer able to walk side by side with Rui Wen.
The fellow that leapt out clearly occupied a good position, but he didn't dare to rub against Rui Wen's body. He just excitedly spun in circles beneath her feet. His long tail whipped against the mud, rocks, and grass, making popping sounds.
This was, without a doubt, Jerry.
Ou Que often saw him in the society. He knew that he was Xie Junping's adopted son, one of the group favorites in Luo Nan's circle of friends. He would drill in and out of the bosom of Luo Nan's extremely beautiful friends of the opposite sex.
Including Rui Wen.
But what Ou Que didn't know was that this little thing looked like a common muskrat in the jungle swamp area. In fact, it had a mysterious and complicated history. From what he knew so far, it had once undergone precise modifications by Luo Zhongheng. It had stored a large amount of critical information. Normally, it would do some cleaning work in the tree hole of the Withered Tree Sandbar.
It could be said that it was precisely because of Jerry's existence that the letter Luo Zhongheng left for Luo Nan, the building structure of the tree hole, and other information were perfectly preserved.
Ever since that matter, this muskrat's position in Luo Nan's heart had changed. But Rui Wen, who was the first to 'introduce' Jerry to Luo Nan, still had the same attitude towards this little thing.
She didn't stop walking, and Jerry followed by her side in a well-behaved manner. Its fat body achieved a perfect blocking position within the narrow jungle path. It made it impossible for Ou Que to walk side by side with Rui Wen no matter what.
Ou Que could only fall behind by a body's length. He raised his voice and did his best to strike up a conversation with Rui Wen:
"Speaking of which, you're not wasting your energy on your schoolwork. Are you really preparing to debut? Even though Mingtang Culture's hype isn't that brilliant, I still believe in you … … A girl with such boldness like yours will succeed in any field. In the entertainment circle, more people will be able to see and appreciate your beauty. That kind of boldness and mysterious beauty!
"When the time comes, I'll definitely be a fan of you. Yep. Actually, I'm a fan right now."
Ou Que didn't hesitate to use overflowing words of praise. He clearly expressed his family's attitude, but Rui Wen still didn't pay attention to him. Ou Que furrowed his brows a bit, but he soon calmed down … … This was how cool it was.
Only a girl could enter his discerning eyes, right?
Just like this, the two of them arrived at Gear.
There weren't many people in Gear at this time. Some of them were freaks who were doing some inexplicable mysticism experiments and had forgotten the time. They simply stayed the night here. There were also some fellows who felt that the coffee and pastries here were delicious. They came to freeload for breakfast and enjoy the club's benefits. At times like this, bringing a female companion or something was the best atmosphere.
But no matter which type it was, they weren't the same type as those little fellows from the south bank who were in a hurry. Freedom to use their time freely and leisurely enjoy life was a right that only the seniors of the university department had.
At this side of the entrance hall, the club's famous "Gossip Lord" Cao Shanhai belonged to the category of freeloading for breakfast and picking up girls. In the crook of his arm hung a pretty junior sister. At times like this, encountering an acquaintance was a sure way to show off. Cao Shanhai was in the elevator lobby on the first floor. He pulled over a few friends and discussed going to the casual booth to drink coffee and chat.
At this time, he saw Rui Wen and Ou Que walk in.
Here, Rui Wen's "direction" was correct. Her age was even more out of place. Not to mention, she had the club's vice president by her side.
"Holy crap!"
Cao Shanhai's eyelids twitched a few times when he saw Rui Wen. He subconsciously averted his gaze and couldn't help but think of Rui Wen's older brother, Luo Nan, who had given him several months of nightmares.
At the end of last year, he had suffered quite a few losses at Luo Nan's hands because of his big mouth. Especially at the Grand Banquet. Tears and snot streamed down his face as he sat on the ground and begged for mercy. He even sold out his old friend Huang Bingzhen in passing. It could be said that he had lost all face.
He certainly hated Luo Nan from the bottom of his heart, but as for revenge … … Screw it!
Back then, Luo Nan's assistant, dragging him by the neck on the ground, had the rank of captain. Not to mention that after the incident, he and the elders of his family had been specially taken care of by the big shots … … Revenge against a fellow with this kind of background? What was he going to do with his head?
Cao Shanhai's momentum was seized, but his mouth was always ahead of his brain. He bypassed Rui Wen and said something else:
"Hehe, Ou Que's taste changes quite quickly."
Everyone in the circle of the Divine Research Society knew that Vice President Ou Que was a standard age control. Whether it was the president, Tang Yi, or the beautiful agent, Fei Jin, who had taken a leave of absence from school due to illness, they were all his favorites.
And this young man, who still had some time left in his freshman career, had never denied this point. He constantly used his status and resources as Vice President to create opportunities for himself and create public opinion.
The results were not to be discussed, but this persona was established.
But today's scene … …
The circle of people looked at Ou Que. He had already entered the elevator with Rui Wen, but he retreated with his hands raised when the alarm went off … … This elevator was installed later on. It directly connected to Luo Nan's underground laboratory. Ou Que really didn't have the authority.
In comparison, the muskrat wagging its head and wagging its tail was more impressive than Ou Que.
The people standing here with Cao Shanhai were all people of the same circle. They all more or less had some family privileges. But it was hard for them to not feel a bit sour when they saw this scene.
There was also a person who had a good relationship with Ou Que. He teased him from afar: "Vice President Ou, have you taken a fancy to this person, or have you taken a fancy to this person's sister or aunt? You should greet everyone in advance! "
Ou Que turned around. He wasn't angry at all. His doll-like face was full of smiles as he shook his head: "Ambition doesn't depend on age. Boldness. Boldness. Do you guys understand? "
"Huh?"
"You guys haven't seen Rui Wen's video? The one that came out of the elevator. That expression in her eyes wasn't an act. It wasn't an act. It was completely natural. Her charm was limitless! In comparison, she … … "
Ou Que spoke to this point and saw that there were girls here. He chuckled and bypassed the comparison. He rubbed his hands:
"Besides, my emotions are very pure. I've decided to start as a fan. I'll first establish a support group and a club … … I'll watch Rui Wen grow up step by step! "
The few men who were familiar with Ou Que were obviously still laughing and joking when they saw him like this. The junior sister who was holding Cao Shanhai's arm had just figured out the situation. She asked quietly:
"That's the Demon Eye Girl."
"Yeah. You don't know?"
The junior sister curled her lips: "She's not a big star. Does everyone have to remember her?"
Cao Shanhai smelled jealousy. He grinned and elbowed her lightly: "Yes, yes. She's definitely not as big as you!"
The junior sister patted his shoulder reproachfully. She then recalled Rui Wen's slender and straight figure and laughed out loud. She moved closer to Cao Shanhai's ear and said: "Fortunately, she's wearing a dress. But it shouldn't be bad to change it. Are you sure you didn't get the wrong gender? This kind of thing is very popular now. "
Cao Shanhai rolled his eyes and slapped the junior sister to make her shut up.
He didn't want to offend Ou Que because of a woman's jealousy. Most importantly, he absolutely couldn't offend Rui Wen and the person behind her!
The problem was that his attitude wasn't firm enough. The junior sister's train of thought was a little off. "That's right! Look at this. Luna just changed the desktop. Isn't it super cool? But I heard it's a woman! "
Cao Shanhai didn't have the leisure to look at the shared resources between the girls. But when the projection area was turned on, he still had to politely glance at it …
Then he couldn't pull it out.
At this time, the junior sister also made a sound of surprise. She discovered new information from the desktop picture: "This person … …"
She raised her head to look at the elevator door. Apart from the metal door, she obviously couldn't see anything else.
But Cao Shanhai could clearly see it from the projection area:
The figure that took up two-thirds of the picture seemed to be a boxer by profession. He was bare-chested, revealing the lean, hard, and smooth lines of muscles. He raised his forearms and clenched his fists, assuming a defensive stance in combat techniques.
This stance covered most of the person's face. But the half that was exposed was really delicate and pretty. Moreover, he wasn't old and still had a childish air to him.
Of course, what left the deepest impression was that cold and gloomy eyes that seemed to be able to absorb and gather light. They gave this flat picture a vivid and vigorous feeling of power. It was as if in the next moment, he would quickly and violently throw a punch and directly attack a powerful enemy.
Just as Ou Que had said, "courage" … …
The corner of Cao Shanhai's mouth twitched. His eyes also half-squinted. He subconsciously bypassed the lines of the upper body and focused on the head area. He began to evaluate:
If, if the person in the picture had hair a little longer, cheeks a little more plumpness, and wore Acumen School's uniform, then … …
Holy shit!
It was also at this time that Ou Que's line of sight shifted and circled around the palm-sized projection area. In the next second, his entire body was sucked in and he cried out involuntarily:
"Rui Wen?!"
Cao Shanhai shuddered involuntarily.
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