Chapter 39 A Secret Affection Arises

After that day, Danheng began to test you intentionally or unintentionally, finding various excuses to be alone with you.

On March 7th, he expressed his relief, saying, "The blockhead has finally come to his senses."

You and Dan Heng maintained an ambiguous relationship without making any effort to break it.

He needs time to confirm his feelings for you, and you also need time to process your feelings for him.

Soon after, the train conductor announced that you were about to depart for Pinocchio.

Before leaving, you and Danheng spent the whole night making various plans and checking the items to be brought over and over again, just like a worried old mother.

"If you don't have enough room for your things, you can put them in my suitcase." Danheng thoughtfully made room for you.

"No need, I have enough," you replied with a smile. "Have you packed your luggage? Do you need my help?"

Dan Heng originally wanted to say "No need," but the words that came out were "Please help me fill in the gaps."

It seems that Mr. Long's studies on love have been very effective.

You smiled with relief and then helped him check his luggage.

Danheng squatted down next to you, adjusting his movements as naturally as an old married couple.

A pink-haired woman who wished to remain anonymous captured the moment on camera and shared it in a group chat, receiving a string of comments like "They're such a good match."

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"Attention passengers, warp is about to begin..." Pam's voice came over the loudspeaker.

You and Danheng sat side by side on the sofa waiting to set off, and on March 7th, you kept saying, "This time I won't fall."

"Five, four, three, two, one!"

As the countdown ends, you are instantly plunged into a blue sea.

When I opened my eyes, the scenery around me was unfamiliar; the train was no longer the one I knew.

"You're awake."

A woman in purple slowly spoke.

"Who are you?"

"This is Pinocchio, you shouldn't be here."

The woman didn't reply to you, and continued talking to herself.

You ignored her words and your legs moved forward involuntarily, passing right through her body.

Pushing open the door, one finds an endless corridor stretching as far as the eye can see.

When you look back, the original hotel room has turned into an endless blue black hole.

You are terrified and want to escape from here, running forward with all your might, but you can't get out no matter what you do.

"You shouldn't have come here." The woman's cold voice echoed in the corridor.

Wherever it went, all objects were completely swallowed up by the black hole.

You want to run, but you just can't move your legs.

An overwhelming fear grips you, and you can clearly hear your own heartbeat.

"Wake up, wake up." You hear someone speaking in your ear.

You suddenly open your eyes and find yourself back on the familiar train, with March 7th standing in front of you, looking worried.

"What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"

You mechanically shake your head, still shaken, completely unaware of when you shed tears.

Suddenly, a piercing roar rang in your mind, and you reached out to cover your head, feeling unbearable pain.

"It seems she was also affected by the memory essence, even more severely than the pioneers," Himeko concluded.

Everyone looked worried, and Moulong wished he could rush over and hold your hand.

Once you've calmed down a bit, you can start describing the strange dream to everyone.

After a moment's thought, Himeko suggests that you stay on the train.

Pinocone is located in the Asidna system, where there is more memory matter. To be on the safe side, you'd better avoid direct contact with excessively concentrated memory matter.

"Himeko is right, Mom, you should stay here and rest." The little raccoon comforted you tenderly.

"We'll bring you lots of Pinocchio specialties and take lots of photos." March 7th also joined the comfort group.

"Thank you." You looked at the two little ones and knew that you hadn't spoiled them in vain.

“She’s not in good condition right now, and there’s no one watching over the train. I’m worried something might happen,” Danheng, who had been silent, finally spoke up. “I want to stay on the train with her.”

Himeko and □□ thought for a while and nodded in unison.

"Then we'll get off the bus first. Take care of yourselves, and contact us immediately if you have any problems," Himeko repeatedly reminded them before leaving.

"Yes, don't worry." With Dan Heng around, nothing serious will happen.

After seeing off March 7th and his group, the train fell silent.

Danheng thoughtfully poured you a glass of warm water and asked if you wanted to rest for a bit.

"I'm fine, I'll be alright after a while." You held the water glass, a wave of fear washing over you.

The purple-haired woman's advice still echoed in his mind.

The familiar pain struck again, and you groaned in discomfort.

"My head hurts so much..."

Dan Heng, who was standing next to him, quickly got up, went back to the think tank, found the medical kit, pulled out some common painkillers, and hurriedly ran back.

"Try this."

After taking one pill, the pain was relieved considerably.

"It doesn't seem to hurt as much anymore..."

Your forehead is covered in sweat, and your body temperature has dropped significantly.

Danheng took out a tissue and gently wiped away your sweat, his expression very serious.

"Can you still walk?"

"Okay." You nodded and returned to your room with Danheng's help.

He covered you with an extra blanket and stayed by your side every step of the way.

"Sleep peacefully, I'll watch over you." He softened his voice and gently hummed the lullaby Danfeng used to comfort you, just as he remembered it.

The soothing and calming melody of the Dhyana enters your ears, gradually allowing you to relax.

As he sings, you gradually close your eyes and slowly drift off to sleep.

This time, it was no longer a terrifying and dangerous dream, but a bright and cheerful one.

“Feng…” you murmured unconsciously, which Dan Heng heard clearly.

The soothing melody abruptly stopped, then resumed intermittently.

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You slept very soundly, and when you woke up it was already dark.

Sesame Crisp seemed to sense that you were uncomfortable, so it jumped onto the bed and gently touched your face with its paws while meowing.

"Mmm, mmm..." The little guy saw you were awake and used his tail to bring you a piece of candy.

You reach out and take its gift, nuzzling your cheek against its body. The soft, delicate touch quickly calms your heart and restores much of your energy.

After petting the cat for a while, you finally get up to get your toiletries and prepare to take a proper shower.

You turned the shower on full blast, humming a little tune as you washed, completely unaware that the door had been pushed open.

On the other side, after Danheng finished making dinner for Pam, he wanted to check on you. As soon as he opened the door, Sesame Crisp rushed over and yelled "Mmm, mmm!" with her eyes wide open, as if she wanted to kick him out.

He quickly glanced around the room; the bed had been turned over, and there was no one on it.

He was about to look away when the bathroom door opened. You were wrapped in a towel, your hair still wet, and you were forced to come face to face with Dan Heng.

Upon seeing your face clearly, the dragon's ears instantly turned red. He quickly turned away, his voice tinged with panic.

"Sorry... I didn't hear anything... I just came to check if you were awake..."

You were also very embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

Although you had already been honest with Danfeng in your past life, Danheng in this life has not yet expressed his feelings to you. Anyone would feel uncomfortable in that situation.

"Dinner is ready, remember to come down and eat... I'm leaving now..."

Danheng hurriedly walked out, almost bumping into the door frame.

After he left, you quickly closed the door, clutching your wildly beating heart and gasping for breath.

You've already been through all of this, so why do you still act like a young girl just experiencing first love?

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