42. Sending you my birthday wish.

◎You are her personal priority◎

Yan Sui was also shocked. "How did you know?"

She immediately recalled everything that had happened before. She and Jian Liyun had carefully checked the fruit basket when Lu Shutian first delivered it, and there were no cameras or recording pens or similar items in the basket.

Or did Lu Shutian sneak into Jian Liyun's house under the cover of darkness and install a camera?

If the female lead is this all-around capable, then Yan Sui really has nothing to say.

Lu Shutian chuckled, "Sister, don't think so badly of me. I didn't install any cameras in Jian Liyun's house. After all, the security in this neighborhood isn't great, so for safety's sake, I installed a camera in the hallway on our floor, which happens to be able to see Jian Liyun and my front door."

Yesterday, Yan Sui rushed home and didn't close the door immediately, and a hidden camera nearby recorded everything.

That being said...

But what's wrong with the security in this neighborhood?

Yan Sui was too lazy to expose Lu Shutian's abrupt reason. She looked at the display screen in the elevator and said, "We're about to reach the first floor, Miss Lu, please let me go."

Lu Shutian released the other person. "Where are you going, sister? If you're going to the company, I'll have the driver give you a ride."

Yan Sui had no intention of taking a ride with Lu Shutian. She shook her head and said, "I'm going out to buy groceries at a supermarket near the neighborhood. I don't need a ride."

Lu Shutian felt a little regretful, but she didn't insist. She took a key out of her pocket and put it into Yan Sui's pocket.

"Okay then, but sister, if you feel lonely, you're welcome to come to my house to play, hehe."

Yan Sui rubbed the keys in her pocket, not returning them, "You before..."

"bite."

Yan Sui had just started speaking when the elevator reached the first floor. She recalled the dream she had last night and really wanted to find out the truth.

Judging from Lu Shutian's current state, she probably hasn't recovered that lost memory yet, so asking her would be pointless.

"Never mind," Yan Sui shook her head. "I'm leaving now."

Lu Shutian went to the underground parking level. She didn't ask any questions and waved to Yan Sui, "Bye-bye, sister."

Yan Sui went shopping alone. Looking at the dazzling array of ingredients on the shelves, she put boxes of meat and vegetables into her shopping cart.

".001, are you there?" Yan Sui glanced at the production date on the vegetable price tag and promptly put it back.

It's not fresh anymore, I don't want it.

[Yan Sui, the transmigrator, is here.]

Why did the female lead, Lu Shutian, suffer from amnesia?

I have no comment at this time.

Yan Sui pushed the shopping cart toward the seafood section, "When will she regain her memory?"

[Memory recovery requires specific conditions.]

Hearing your words is like hearing a lecture.

Yan Sui pouted, "So what are the specific conditions?"

.001 was surprisingly generous this time; [the female lead's old injuries were healed, and her wish was fulfilled.]

Yan Sui picked up the net, intending to catch only one fish, but another fish darted into the net, allowing her to catch two at once.

"Huh?" Yan Sui looked at the two lively fish in the net. "Well, since they're both caught, let's just buy them both."

Yan Sui gestured for a staff member to come over and handed the two fish over to the staff member to process.

She positioned the wheelbarrow outside the treatment area, controlling it with both hands, and continued her previous conversation with .001, "Her old wound, I think it refers to the scar on her heart? But that scar is invisible to people in this world, and naturally, it can't be healed. So, we can only resort to drastic measures—"

"For example, I absorb and help take on responsibilities."

[The female lead, Lu Shutian, can also gradually heal herself, but it will take a long time.]

Yan Sui understood what the other person meant, and she continued to ask without caring, "As for Lu Shutian's wish, what is it? She wants many things, but I don't know what she wants most."

Yan Sui didn't know whether Lu Shutian wanted to live her life properly again, or wanted to kill the male lead again, or hoped that she would stay by her side.

[Yan Sui, the transmigrator, I'm sorry, I cannot answer your question.]

The staff cleaned the two fish and handed them to Yan Sui through the window.

Yan Sui put the plastic bag containing the two fish into the cart. "So... in my original world, did Lu Shutian manage to rescue the little bird in the end?"

After all, in the original world, Yan Sui never saw the little bird's body in the end.

Although everyone was telling her, even Yan Sui herself initially believed that her little bird had indeed perished in the fire.

Once you complete the task, you will know everything.

Having obtained enough information, Yan Sui stopped talking to .001.

On the contrary, the system appeared on its own initiative, and the mechanical electronic voice carried an undisguised resentment.

[Host, you don't even consult me ​​anymore when you do missions. Sure enough, you've abandoned your old flame, .001, now that you have a new love.]

Yan Sui smiled, and to outsiders, she looked like she was grinning foolishly at the blueberries in her hand as she picked them out of the fruit section.

"No, it's .001 that should know about this, which is why I asked it. At other times, I'm just discussing it with you."

Yan Sui quickly appeased the system again with a few words: "I knew it, you and .001 were just faking it. But host, I have an idea about the wish you just mentioned regarding the female lead, Lu Shutian."

Yan Sui picked out two boxes of blueberries, and looking at the shopping cart full of ingredients, she pushed the cart toward the checkout.

"you say."

Based on our current interactions with her, she seems to have only a few desires: to live according to her free will, to kill the male protagonist, and to be with you.

The system's thoughts were similar to Yan Sui's earlier speculation. "System, continue."

So, these are all things she wants to do. But there must be a priority order, and you, host, are currently unaware of that priority.

"Yes."

The system began to gloat again, "[But I know, after all, I've guided so many hosts. I've encountered many situations. The priority of the female protagonist's wishes in this world should be divided into two aspects: her own priority, and the priority of the world's consciousness.]"

From the perspective of the world's consciousness, it certainly hopes that Lu Shutian won't act recklessly in the second playthrough like she did in the first. As long as she behaves herself, it doesn't matter if the plot changes a bit. However, from Lu Shutian's perspective, her priorities have already changed—

Yan Sui went to the cashier and silently placed the items one by one.

From her personal perspective, she definitely, absolutely, 100% considers you her top priority.

[Simply put, she's an absolute hopeless romantic, the kind that's completely incurable. In this world, only you, the host, can tame her. But even so, sometimes she still...]

That's pretty crazy.

The system didn't say it explicitly, but Yan Sui understood perfectly.

The cashier quickly and skillfully completed the transaction. Yan Sui, carrying a heavy bag in each hand, wondered to herself, "System, do you think I should follow the priority set by the world's will for Lu Shutian, or her own wishes?"

To complete this mission, we strongly suggest you follow the will of the world.

Yan Sui walked out of the supermarket, having made up her mind.

She thought to herself with great joy, "System, you've really helped me a lot."

[Hehe, it's good that I can help the host.]

When Yan Sui got home, she struggled to put the two heavy bags on the kitchen counter and then noticed that her hands were covered in red marks from the bags.

It seems I bought a bit too much this time.

Covering Yan Sui's hands with her other hand, Jian Liyun, who had just come out of the study, said with concern, "Why are you carrying such heavy things? You should have called me to come pick you up."

"It's okay, it'll be fine in a bit." Yan Sui didn't mind, and then opened the plastic bag and took out the ingredients one by one.

Jian Liyun was also helping to carry them, and she said helplessly, "What if you hurt your hand and can't hold the chess pieces steadily in the future?"

Yan Sui paused.

Someone had said the same thing to her in an impatient tone a long time ago.

She was filled with anger at that moment and had a big argument with the other party.

But now, the same words are spoken by different people, and Yan Sui just smiles lightly.

"You won't lose your grip, Li Yun."

With a firm resolve and someone you want to protect, you can hold your position firmly and play your game well.

"You go back to studying the script, I can handle this on my own."

Despite Yan Sui's repeated requests, Jian Liyun finally returned to the study, turning back every few steps.

With a relaxed mood, Yan Sui began processing the various ingredients. She thought that although there were still many things to do, the most important thing right now was—

"Happy birthday, Li Yun!"

Yan Sui and Jian Liyun, who had prepared a table full of food, sat down together. They raised their glasses, and the two glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound.

Jian Liyun took a sip of juice. "Sui Sui, you've worked hard making so many dishes."

Yan Sui also held the cup with both hands and drank several sips of juice. After working for so long, she was indeed a little thirsty.

"It's not hard work, as long as you're happy today."

The two chatted and laughed, and Yan Sui put a lot more food into Jian Liyun's bowl.

Looking at the mountain of food piled high in her bowl, Jian Liyun chuckled, "Thank you, Suisui, but please serve me more after I finish eating."

Yan Sui realized she had been too enthusiastic, so she coughed lightly and said, "Okay."

Jian Liyun ate a slice of boiled beef, swallowed it, and then gave Yan Sui a thumbs up.

"It's delicious."

Yan Sui said with some pride, "This is one of my signature dishes. But I didn't know if you could handle spicy food, so I put in very little chili just to be on the safe side."

Jian Liyun smiled and said, "I'm fine with anything, I'm not picky about food."

Children in orphanages are not allowed to be picky eaters; they are lucky if they can get any food at all.

Yan Sui had a good appetite today. After finishing a bowl of rice, she went to the kitchen and got another bowl.

Jian Liyun breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed that last night's nightmare hadn't had too much of an impact on her.

“You seem to be in a good mood,” Jian Liyun said.

Yan Sui nodded, "Yes, it's your birthday today, of course I'm very happy."

Even though she knew the other person was just trying to comfort her, Jian Liyun's lips still involuntarily curled upwards. "You always say these things to coax me. But... it's good that you're like this. Have you thought things through?"

Yan Sui has a secret, Jian Liyun knows it, and Yan Sui also knows that the other party knows it.

But Jian Liyun never asked what the specifics were. Now she was only asking Yan Sui herself if she had thought it through.

Yan Sui nodded emphatically, "I've thought it through, Li Yun."

She came up with a way that would allow everyone to achieve their goals with minimal losses.

Of course, Yan Sui was not included among all of them.

However, she wouldn't tell Jian Liyun about these things.

Jian Liyun nodded, unaware of the situation. "It's good that you've thought it through. No matter what, I will support all your decisions and stay by your side."

The two finished their meal in a very harmonious atmosphere. After cleaning up the dishes together, Yan Sui ran to the living room, closed all the doors and windows, and drew the curtains.

Although it's daytime, it's a cloudy day, and the curtains block out light very well. After Yan Sui drew all the curtains, the dimly lit room actually felt a bit like nighttime.

Yan Sui took the cake out of the refrigerator and inserted the number candles "2" and "6".

"Oh no, how could I forget I need a lighter?" Yan Sui suddenly realized, her face full of annoyance.

"It's alright, I have one at home." Jian Liyun took a red lighter from the drawer under the coffee table and handed it to the other person.

Yan Sui took it, her eyes filled with suspicion, "Li Yun, you..."

Smoking is not a good habit.

Jian Liyun raised her hands, "When I was under a lot of pressure before, I saw that people on the film crew liked to relieve stress by smoking, so I tried it too. But I just couldn't stand it, it was too pungent, so I gave up."

Yan Sui thought for a moment, "Tell me if you feel stressed in the future."

"What," Jian Liyun said with a smile, "are you my therapist?"

Yan Sui fiddled with the lighter in her hand. "Although I'm not a professional psychologist, I can stay with you and we can solve the problem together."

"Thank you, my doer Sui Sui."

Ignoring the other person's teasing, Yan Sui carefully lit two candles.

Two tiny flames danced on the candle, casting blurry shadows of the two people on the wall.

Yan Sui clapped her hands and began to sing the birthday song.

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you.

Her eyes crinkled into crescents as she smiled, and they shone brighter than flames.

Jian Liyun quietly looked at Yan Sui, and then heard the other party change the lyrics.

Happy birthday, Li Yun! Happy birthday, Li Yun!

After finishing her song, Yan Sui urged, "Li Yun, quickly close your eyes and make a wish."

Jian Liyun's eyes were still open. "Will all my wishes come true?"

Yan Sui nodded seriously, "Of course."

"Then I..."

"You need to close your eyes and silently recite it in your mind, otherwise it won't work," Yan Sui interrupted.

Jian Liyun stared at Yan Sui's face for several seconds, wanting to say a thousand words.

Previously, Jian Liyun did not like celebrating her birthday.

Before she turned 18, she didn't celebrate her birthday just for herself, and after she turned 18, she felt that birthdays were meaningless to her.

Thinking about it carefully, she realized that she had never made a birthday wish in her life.

But now, Jian Liyun knows clearly what she wants.

She wanted Yan Sui to be happy, to be carefree, and to be healthy and live a long life.

She also wanted Yan Sui to stay with her, forever and ever.

A person who is used to walking in the dark will not feel lonely, but if someone appears with light, she will no longer be able to endure the cold and loneliness of the past.

Jian Liyun thought, if only Yan Sui could fall in love with her.

After meeting Yan Sui, Jian Liyun became a greedy person, and all her wishes were related to her.

Jian Liyun clasped her hands together and closed her eyes.

When she opened her eyes, she did not blow out the candle.

She clenched her right fist, as if she were holding something inside.

Seeing that the other party probably wanted to give her something, Yan Sui obediently stretched out her hands.

*Smack*

Jian Liyun opened her hand, and naturally there was nothing inside. She gently patted Yan Sui's palm.

"Today I am the birthday star, and all my wishes will come true. So, I'm giving you the spot to make a wish."

How could you possibly send something like this?!

Yan Sui panicked and was about to refuse when the other party smiled and said, "I just gave it to you, so there's no reason to take it back. Sui Sui, this is the first time I've made a birthday wish in my twenty-six years, so it should come true."

[Host, the female supporting character adores her.]

Yan Sui was extremely flustered; she was unusually at a loss for what to do. "No, I..."

The voice of .001 echoed in her mind: "[Transmigrator Yan Sui, do not refuse the birthday wish slot offered to you by the female delivery service. Please make a wish immediately.]"

Yan Sui immediately became alert, wondering to herself, "Why?"

[The female supporting character now holds considerable weight in this world. Her birthday wish to you is tantamount to her giving you a promise. Transmigrator Yan Sui, please make good use of this opportunity. As long as it's within her means, this wish can be granted.]

"And the price?" Yan Sui asked.

There will be a price to pay, but as a supporting female character, her luck points are enough to withstand those costs, so you don't need to worry.

From .001's perspective, this is a golden opportunity that cannot be missed.

Yan Sui looked at Jian Liyun's gentle and perfect face, "System, please retrieve Jian Liyun's current ending for me."

Perhaps because of .001, the system didn't speak, but silently helped Yan Sui bring up the ball on Jian Liyun's head that symbolized her fate.

It was still a black ball.

This means that, for now, Jian Liyun's fate is still death.

Yan Sui took a deep breath and forced a smile. "Li Yun, this was your birthday wish. You're just giving it to me like this. Don't you think it's a waste?"

Jian Liyun shook her head, "I never felt that I was wasting my time on you."

If this is considered a waste, then she's willing to waste her whole life on him.

Yan Sui looked away. "What if I make a ridiculous wish?"

Jian Liyun chuckled, "How absurd can it be? No matter how absurd, I can make it happen for you."

Jian Liyun is clearly the main character today, yet she's spouting absurd nonsense about helping the other person fulfill their wish.

"but--"

Jian Liyun changed the subject, her smile fading considerably. "If it's a wish related to Lu Shutian, no."

Where did Jian Liyun's mind wander to!

Yan Sui was extremely helpless. She took a deep breath and said, "Are you sure you want to do this? I won't be polite."

[Author's Note]

Jane is so kind and gentle [Let me see her]

The .001 is implying that Xiao Yan can cheat using this birthday wish. [Noob]

And, the key Xiao Lu gave me will be useful in the next chapter! [winking emoji]