157: Chapter 157 Ending Slice 1V1
After a bout of intense dizziness like a whirlpool, Lu Zhan's consciousness gradually returned to his body, and he slowly opened his eyes.
In that instant, his eyes were filled with confusion and melancholy, but this emotion lasted only for a moment before quickly vanishing, replaced by an innate indifference.
An indifference as calm as a pool of still water, where no amount of prosperity or clamor could stir a single ripple.
Lu Zhan's gaze swept across his surroundings, and what came into view were the familiar furnishings and layout; this was his lounge in the Main World.
"host, I have already helped you upload the completion status of all tasks in the Small World, and headquarters has also given me a reply. You can now take your retirement form and go find General Manager Yan to process your retirement."
After Lu Zhan finished speaking, he stood up, straightened his slightly wrinkled clothes, then took the retirement form and walked out the door.
Although 009 was only an auxiliary System, watching Lu Zhan leave at this moment, it inexplicably felt something it couldn't quite put into words.
Along the way, the colleagues he encountered cast looks of either envy or admiration, but Lu Zhan seemed not to notice, continuing with his steady stride.
Arriving at the door of General Manager Yan's office, he knocked gently.
"Please come in."
Yan Xi's steady voice came from inside.
Lu Zhan pushed the door open and entered. Yan Xi looked up, his gaze filled with a hint of satisfaction as he looked at Lu Zhan, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.
"Lu Zhan, you're here."
Lu Zhan looked at the handsome young man before him without saying much, merely giving a cold "Mm," then handed the retirement form in his hand to the other party.
Yan Xi took it and examined it carefully. Determining there were no issues, he solemnly signed his name on it.
But he didn't rush to return the retirement form to Lu Zhan; instead, he slowly stood up and came to stand before Lu Zhan.
His face carried a hint of gloom, and he looked at Lu Zhan with a complex, indiscernible expression, saying softly.
"Lu Zhan, when you were doing tasks in the Small World, did you feel moved? Or rather, did you like them?"
Lu Zhan frowned slightly, cast a strange glance at Yan Xi, and said in a calm tone.
"General Manager Yan, does what you're asking have anything to do with me processing my retirement? And what does it have to do with you?"
The implication was that he was overstepping his bounds.
Yan Xi did not show any Life Qi at this; a flash of darkness crossed his eyes, and his body instead leaned in a bit closer, his thin lips pressed against Lu Zhan's ear as he spoke in a slow, firm tone.
"Lu Zhan, of course it has to do with me, because I am them, and they are me."
Upon hearing this, a trace of surprise appeared in Lu Zhan's indifferent eyes.
He raised his hand to push him away slightly, looking at Yan Xi in disbelief, his eyes full of confusion.
"What did you say? How is this possible?"
Yan Xi tilted his head slightly and sighed.
"Lu Zhan, from the first day you came to the Quick Transmigration Department, I fell in love with you. But you are a straight man and do not accept anyone's pursuit or confession. Knowing it was hopeless, I abused my power and meticulously set up this trap.
Actually, everything you experienced in the Small World was meticulously arranged by me in advance.
To prevent you from suspecting, every time I entered the Small World, I specifically erased my memories of the Main World. I firmly believed that my love for you would not disappear because of memory loss.
I kept playing Male Protagonists of various personalities and identities, meeting and spending time with you, yet the first time I failed.
You saved me, pitied me, but did not fall in love with me, which is why there was the so-called 'blackening'.
The second time, I specifically gave myself psychological suggestions, that is, at all costs and by any means, I must have you.
The gentle, virtuous, and pitiful me could not move you, so I had to try another side, to see if the crazy, paranoid, and strong-willed me could truly break through your barriers and enter your heart.
Facts proved that the second time, I seemed to have succeeded. Lu Zhan, you felt moved by me, didn't you?"
Hearing these words, Lu Zhan was filled with anger at being fooled. His face sank instantly, and his voice became a bit cold.
"Yan Xi, what do you take me for? A doll you can manipulate at will? You are too self-righteous. Yes, you are right, I was moved, but so what? I liked them, not you."
Yan Xi shook his head hurriedly, his face full of helplessness and panic, and explained in an urgent tone.
"No, it's not like that, Lu Zhan, I never thought of it that way.
I just... I just love you too much, but I also clearly knew that normal methods wouldn't win your favor.
That's why I used this method. If this made you uncomfortable, I apologize to you, but my feelings for you are the same as theirs."
Lu Zhan was silent for a moment. Scenes of extremely warm memories flashed through his mind. He felt a bit tired and did not pursue it further, instead saying in a calm tone.
"Yan Xi, I do not approve of this method of yours. Regardless of whether you are them or what the reason was, right now I just want to retire and live my own life."
Yan Xi's eyes were filled with disappointment, but he knew deeply that he couldn't push too hard at this moment, though playing the emotional card was still an option.
"A-Zhan, I am them, and they are me. They cannot leave you, and likewise, I cannot leave you either. I know you are just feeling a bit of Life Qi right now, I understand, but A-Zhan, please don't make me wait too long, okay?"
Lu Zhan looked at Yan Xi, a trace of hesitation flashing in his eyes, but in the end, he turned around, prepared to leave.
Seeing Lu Zhan's unmoved determination, Yan Xi panicked instantly, hurriedly grabbing Lu Zhan's arm, his voice carrying a hint of pleading.
"A-Zhan, we have registered for marriage, we are married, have you forgotten? We have done all the most intimate things in the world, and spent so many wonderful times together.
Please, A-Zhan, don't be so heartless. Do you still remember? You said it yourself, you wouldn't abandon me, you would stay with me forever, and I am your wife."
Lu Zhan stopped, raised his hand to rub his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.
Various emotions intertwined in his heart, and a flash of pain crossed his eyes. Everything in the Small World, like a sluice gate opening, surged out frantically.
He took a deep breath, calmed himself for a while, and said in a somewhat gentle tone.
"Yan Xi, my mind is a bit chaotic right now. Give me some time to think it over properly."
After saying this, he tried to break free from Yan Xi's hand, but the other party held on very tightly.
"A-Zhan, I understand what you said. Is three days enough?"
The cautious words carried a hint of testing.
Lu Zhan did not truly loathe Yan Xi; he just wanted to leave this place to calm down. Therefore, he didn't have much of an opinion on the length of time.
He nodded slightly to indicate his agreement.
Yan Xi received a satisfactory reply, and a hint of joy appeared between his brows. His body quickly leaned in, and he planted a gentle kiss on the corner of Lu Zhan's mouth before finally letting go of his hand.
For the current Lu Zhan, this was just a kiss; compared to what he had experienced in the Small World, it really didn't even count as a scratch on the surface.
Therefore, he just took the retirement form with an indifferent expression, then lifted his leg and walked out of the office.
Yan Xi watched Lu Zhan's departing back, his eyes extremely deep and dark, like a bottomless abyss, exactly the same as the many Male Protagonists in the Small World.
"A-Zhan, since you have already entered the game, you cannot withdraw. I'll give you three days; don't let me down!"
The words were filled with a hint of strangeness, and full of determination to win!
And Lu Zhan was destined to be unable to escape. His cold shell had long been forcibly broken open by the Male Protagonists from the Small World played by Yan Xi, and even the softest depths of his heart had been unknowingly encroached upon bit by bit during the mission process!
Thus, the ending for the two of them had long been determined.
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