However, we can guess from the system's words that Qi Jiao is the Qi Jiao from another world.
Liang Shi's previous guesses were all correct, but...
"What about Sun Chengcheng? She's someone connected to my timeline, so why can she travel freely between the two worlds?" Liang Shi asked.
Regarding Liang Shi's own questions, the system answered fluently: "[This is a butterfly effect resulting from correcting the host's worldline and restoring order. To put it simply, as a phrase from your human world goes, everyone has human rights.]"
The supreme god treats all beings in all planes the same, and the laws of nature apply to all humans. Her ability to freely travel between planes is a double-edged sword born from her obsession.
This statement once again confirms Liang Shi's conjecture.
Sun Chengcheng's ability to travel is related to her ability to swap places.
Liang Shi wanted to ask more, but the system hurriedly said: [Sorry, host, following the previous system damage, the Main God Management Bureau has decided to temporarily close the portals to the dimensional worlds for repairs. The reopening time is unknown.]
As the eerie system voice was speaking, another, deeper, and heavier voice suddenly rang out.
The voice was more human-like, like the voice of a radio host that Liang Shi often heard many years ago, but a bit deeper.
He broadcast the message at an extremely slow pace:
[The gate to this world is about to close. Please choose the world you wish to remain in.]
The Gate to the World is about to open...
He broadcast it three times in a row, and at the same time, a transparent holographic panel with blue background and white text appeared in front of Liang Shi.
Option A: World B179 (current space)
Option B: C876 World (ABO Space - the world you were born into)
At the very bottom, there is a line of smaller text:
[Please strictly abide by the laws governing world travel. After making your choice, that world will completely erase all traces of your existence. Given your excellent performance in the ABO world, your body and soul will be transported together after your choice is made, and this cannot be changed. Please choose carefully.]
At the very bottom, there is a red countdown timer: 00:15:00.
"Does that mean I have fifteen minutes left?" Liang Shi asked.
System: [Yes, you can also choose to deploy it immediately, and it will take effect instantly.]
Liang Shi then asked, "Is the flow of time the same here and there?"
The system paused for a moment: [The flow of time in each plane of existence varies from person to person, but for you, it flows at a 1:1 rate.]
Liang Shi felt more confident. "Where is the original owner of that world? Is he still in the interstellar prison?"
System: [Yes. Please rest assured, host, our interstellar prison uses the most advanced and cutting-edge technology. It's impossible for anyone to escape from there, not even a fly.]
Liang Shi: "..."
After experiencing so much turmoil, Liang Shi no longer dared to believe the words of this garbage system.
If what he said is true, then why is she still here?!
but……
"What state am I in that world now? Also, after my body and soul were transferred there, what happened to my original body?" Liang Shi asked quickly.
The system, also affected by her rapid speech, replied quickly: "[You are currently in a coma, much like before in this world. The original owner's body will be recovered by the Resentment Management Bureau. After you complete your mission, the Bureau will submit all evidence to the Interstellar Court to apply for bail and a retrial. Once her level of harm is reduced to a manageable range, her memories will be erased and she will be released into the dimensional world.]"
The system's explanation is quite clear.
Moreover, the system was very easy to talk to today. It not only explained the Main God Administration Bureau to her, but also explained the reasons for all of this, and patiently answered her questions about the original owner.
So easy to talk to... it's not like a dog system at all.
As she pondered this, the system spoke again: "Due to the harm caused to you by objective factors, the Management Bureau will compensate you in some way; this is a balancing mechanism within the world's laws. You have fourteen minutes to make a choice. If no choice is made after the time expires, you will remain in this world by default."
After speaking, the system paused, then added, "[Also, regarding the content about the Main God Administration, that part of your memory will be erased when you are deployed to it.]"
When the AI said this, its tone was somewhat contemptuous, as if to say—you, a human, are not worthy to know the secrets of our universe.
However, Liang Shi was not interested in this either.
She stopped talking to the system and quickly said goodbye to everything in this world.
If she hadn't come back, she probably wouldn't have truly felt that she was being loved by the world.
Relying on the fact that everything related to her in this world would disappear in a dozen minutes, she acted with extraordinary audacity.
Following her press conference in the morning to clarify and announce her retirement from the entertainment industry, she posted a message on her WeChat Moments at 8:47 pm.
Thank you for being so tolerant of my world.
Thank you for loving me so deeply.
Hello, goodbye.
This post on WeChat Moments immediately garnered numerous comments:
What's wrong? Don't do anything rash.
[Just retire from the entertainment industry and live a good life! There are so many wonderful things in the real world!]
[Sister Shi, I opened a coffee shop. Let's grab a coffee together tomorrow.]
[...]
Comments sprang up like mushrooms after rain.
Many of the names on the post were those of actors she had worked with, ranging from A-list stars to unknown extras. After seeing her post on WeChat Moments, they were all subtly offering her comfort.
Some people bluntly advised her not to do anything rash, while others made plans with her for tomorrow.
Liang Shi stared at the screen for a few seconds, conveying his gratitude to the world in this way.
Then I called Wang Zhaozhao.
The person who answered was Xiaobai. She asked nervously, "Sister Liang, what are you doing? Posting such a scary message on WeChat Moments is terrifying. Some friends have been asking me if you've tried to commit suicide. I'm so scared I could cry."
"No, how could that be?" Liang Shi smiled. "By the way, why are you holding Sister Wang's phone? Where is Sister Wang?"
"She's taking a shower." After saying that, Xiaobai realized something was wrong and quickly explained, "She left her phone in the living room and forgot to take it. I was just about to call you when I saw you calling her, so I answered."
Liang responded with a "hello," and with a gentle smile, she called out softly, "Xiaobai."
Xiaobai responded, "Hmm?"
“Listen to Sister Wang’s advice. Although she always says she doesn’t like you and looks down on you, she actually likes you a lot. You should work and live your life steadily. I still have some money in my account, I’ll transfer it to you in a bit. Life is so short, you should become a better version of yourself.” Liang Shi said, “I hope you are as happy every day as you are now.”
Xiao Bai panicked even more. "Sis, you...you sound like you're giving your last instructions? You can't make people feel this bad. You just woke up. Didn't you promise to be a major shareholder in my bakery? You haven't even tasted my cake yet..."
Xiaobai started crying as she spoke.
"Sister, are you home? I'm coming to find you now... You mustn't do anything foolish. Since I came here, you and Sister Wang have been the kindest to me. You have no idea how I got through the days after you fell into a coma... I... I..."
Xiao Bai sobbed uncontrollably, and Liang Shi's eyes also filled with tears, but he said gently, "Why are you crying? I really won't do anything foolish. You should listen to Sister Wang from now on. Tomorrow, come to my house and bake me a cake. Do you need any ingredients? I'll go to the morning market to buy them."
Xiao Bai stammered out a few sentences, and Liang Shi agreed to them all.
Then Wang Zhaozhao answered the phone. Her voice was indifferent, and Liang Shi could hear her helplessness even through the receiver.
After a few seconds of silence, Liang Shi said gently, "Sister Wang, take good care of yourself, find someone who treats you well, and have a good relationship. Also, please take care of your little sister. Thank you for these past few years."
Wang Zhaozhao said coldly, "So you've finally made a decision?"
Liang Shi nodded: "Yes."
She said, "Perhaps I was meant to belong there, to—"
Amid Wang Zhaozhao's sigh, Liang Shi chuckled softly, his voice growing gentler as he uttered the last two words: "Her."
Wang Zhaozhao knew she couldn't persuade him, and her serious, cold voice was tinged with a sob.
I thought she would say something tender, but she just scoffed, "You really are a hopeless romantic."
Liang Shi was immediately amused.
Xiao Bai chimed in, "Exactly! Love-struck! Sister Liang, can't you straighten up a bit?"
Liang Shi smiled and said, "That might... happen in the future?"
Wang Zhaozhao asked, "And what about her? Is she good to you?"
The mere mention of her brought back vivid memories for Liang Shi.
Xu Qingzhu always smells nice.
She would tell Liang Shi, "You can kiss me, you don't have to take responsibility."
He would also pick Liang Shi up from school on rainy days after she had drunk too much.
He would accompany her to go crazy and watch the sea in the middle of the night.
He would get into the car and kiss her when they parted, telling her, "Remember to miss me."
They kissed on the beach and hugged in the room.
Let's snuggle up on the sofa and watch a movie together.
Everything she experienced with her was something she had never experienced before.
Liang Shi paused for a moment, her voice filled with a sweet laugh, "Okay."
Liang Shi said, "She was also a romantic at heart."
Otherwise, why would she give up such a promising career and choose to marry her "older sister" right after graduation?
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhaozhao suddenly smiled and said, "That's good. I wish you two, love-struck fools, a happy marriage. You..."
She paused for a moment: "Have a safe trip."
Liang Shi said, "Sister Wang, I will remember you."
—Everything I experienced here, and those warm, shining days when we huddled together for warmth.
Wang Zhaozhao smiled and said, "Okay, I understand."
Liang Shi hung up the phone. With three minutes left, she chose to call Qi Jiao.
"What are you doing?" Liang Shi asked.
There was the sound of a pen scratching on paper from Qi Jiao's side. She lowered her voice and said, "Writing in your diary, what's wrong?"
Liang Shi suddenly called out, "Sister."
Qi Jiao: "Hmm?"