Chapter 8 Chapter 8 (Revised) Amber Tears

The system looked around innocently, "But this is the fastest solution."

Shen Muyun shook his head helplessly, cursing in his heart a thousand times.

"System, have you realized that it doesn't matter whether you're there or not? You're just a task sender. Can you change the system?"

"Ding Dong, host, I don't have this business at the moment. It's your blessing to meet me."

"I would rather not have this blessing. I am not worthy of it."

The system looked at the blue box, and the sparkling gems inside looked really beautiful.

"Well, I'm just worried about you. If you don't have money, then we have to find a solution. As for the solution, taking an unconventional approach, swift and decisive, is the fastest and most effective."

"Jia, you big-headed ghost!"

"How about this, use your special skills and snatch it away! If you can't get it, then snatch it away. If you can't get it, then act cute and act like a spoiled child. Oh, oh, oh, brother, I don't want it~"

Hearing the whimpering sound of the system completely destroyed my worldview.

He grabbed the system's little wings and said, "Bad Idea King? Didn't you say you could change into anything? Why don't you just change into me and give it a try? Oh, oh, oh, anyway, you're a system, which means you're a program. You're much smarter than me."

"Host, this is absolutely not allowed. It's not allowed! I, I am the rules!"

"What a bullshit rule! If it's destroyed, you won't have a good ending!"

The system flashed and broke free from Shen Muyun's hands, its little wings flickering back and forth in dissatisfaction.

"Host, you can't be so violent. My display screen is electronic. What if there's a problem with the program and you're transported to the Amazon rainforest to escape the wilderness? What then?"

Shen Muyun was helpless and annoyed looking at the system.

"You, it's not too late now. Don't you need to take care of your health? Go to bed before 9 o'clock, say good night to me, and don't disturb my peace."

The system knew it was boring and drew a curved line in the air. "Good night, dear host. System No. 1314 is at your command at any time."

Shen Muyun's world instantly became quiet, without the interruption of the system, it was great.

Chen Muyun patted his cheeks, ah, what should he do, ah, this matter is really more difficult than Zhou Shiqing's!

The banquet hall was crowded with people, looking at the sapphire on the stage, pointing and talking, and it was actually a bit stuffy and uncomfortable. He decided to go out for a walk, maybe the cool breeze would bring him some opportunities.

Before leaving, I took a bottle of ice cola from the wine cabinet nearby. After all, happiness comes first. I can't drink too much wine, but I can drink some drinks.

Lu Huainan saw Shen Muyun walking out of the banquet hall and told his men to follow him out.

I have to say that the air outside is a lot fresher, with a light aroma of grapes mixed with a hint of sweet osmanthus. From time to time, I can hear the sound of cicadas. It is so comfortable. This kind of life is what I have been longing for before.

You have to work harder and enjoy yourself more.

Shen Muyun found a place that he thought was secluded, like a small garden. There were some champagne roses planted at the door, shining like satin under the moonlight. Colorful small lights were wrapped around the porch, and there was a swing in the middle.

Shen Muyun thought it was fun, so he sat on the swing and swung a few times, "Aloha! Aloha! Halloha! Ahahahaha..."

Shen Muyun's hearty laughter echoed in the air.

He casually picked up the potato chips on the small table beside him. Maybe they were prepared for guests, or there were some children in the Lu family. With the happy water in his hand, he felt very refreshed and happy.

With an ice-cold Coke in his left hand and potato chips in his right hand, he lets his life run wild. If it weren't for some inexplicable tasks, he really wanted to live like this for the rest of his life.

After being a social animal for ten years, I finally got my chance to turn things around. It feels so good.

But suddenly someone grabbed my wrist, and said in a soft and low voice, "You forgot, you are not in good health and can't eat ice."

Shen Muyun was stunned and almost fell off the swing. He turned his head to look at the person next to him. He didn't react for a moment and blurted out, "...Who are you?"

The man was wearing a black suit, his chestnut hair was slightly curled at the ends, and he had a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes that were full of affection no matter how you looked at him. He was handsome, and seemed to have a bit of a seductive air.

The original owner's memories flooded into Shen Muyun's mind like a tide. Wasn't this person Lu Huainan? He had clearly seen him before, so why did his brain freeze and ask such outrageous questions, and he was still thinking about how to make up for it.

Oh, no, this is Lu Luozhi's brother. He must run quickly. He is not here to make decisions for his sister.

Shen Muyun looked at the side door and jumped off the swing.

"Ding ding ding, the original owner's memory is being transmitted, and the host is ready to receive it."

The voice of the system came from my mind, and Lu Huainan's specific information was transmitted one by one. The name of this book was originally called "The Self-Help Guide for Villain Cannon Fodder", but it ended in failure after only a dozen chapters.

Seeing Shen Muyun about to run away, Lu Huainan turned sideways, directly blocked the door, and smiled at him.

When Shen Muyun saw his smile, he even felt a little creepy. As expected, retribution comes, and no one can escape it.

"That..." they both said in unison.

"You speak first..." They said it together again.

Shen Muyun felt like the sky was falling. How could he meet Lu Huainan in such a place? This was more terrifying than meeting Lu Luozhi.

Lu Huainan looked at Shen Muyun and smiled, "You should speak first."

"Well, what I want to say is that no matter what, I have to apologize to Luo Zhi. But this is not my fault. She was the one who broke off the engagement. She just doesn't like me."

"Luo Zhi cried all day, but she's taken it to heart. So, are we enemies? We can sit down and chat together when we have the chance."

Talk about a big-headed ghost, it’s actually a female ghost.

"If there's nothing else, I think I should go back to the banquet hall."

"If you have nothing else to do, I'd like to chat with you, is that okay?"

Shen Muyun knew that he couldn't escape this, so he sat down at the small table beside him to see what Lu Huainan wanted to say.

Lu Huainan smiled secretly, "The weather has been getting cold recently, and your brother has been looking for you everywhere, saying he wants to give you a coat. However, he's not familiar with the situation here, so he asked me to look for you. I heard you fell into the water a few days ago. Are you feeling better now?"

"Well, I think I'm completely fine now, don't worry."

System, are you trying to trick me? Lu Huainan is so gentle!

"You still have to be careful. After all, it's windy here. The suburbs are not as cold as the city. Here's your coat, put it on."

As soon as Shen Muyun took the coat, the strong smell of roses on the clothes instantly made him suspicious. This was not Shen Liuyun's clothes.

Shen Muyun smiled, and under Lu Huainan's gaze, he put on his coat directly, feeling inexplicably familiar.

"Thank you, but the dinner is about to end. You are the host, so you need to go back quickly."

"It's still early. I noticed you seemed very interested in that Kashmir sapphire. Do you want to take a picture of it?"

Chen Muyun smiled bitterly, sat on a bamboo chair beside him, and pursed his lips. "How should I put it? I really like it, and it's a rare ore. This kind of thing is not so easy to get. I have a natural liking for ores, but there are some unspeakable secrets..."

Lu Huainan sat side by side with Shen Muyun, "Actually, there is a rumor about it, or it may be a past event."

Shen Muyun learned from the system that this gem was extraordinary, and he also heard that this gem might come with a curse, so he became curious.

"This is a story about a white dove and a crow falling in love. It's a niche story, but it's not just a trendy one. If you want to know, I can tell you."

Shen Muyun naturally became interested, "Well, I'm all ears."

"In the history of world wars, there was an insignificant battle called the Battle of Shumshu. It was the final battle of the war. At the time, there was a pair of lovers, both officers, who indeed experienced countless moments of life and death. The secular world could not restrain their love. The man said that after the war was over, he would take his favorite sunset rose and stay with him for the rest of his life. Even though their love was not accepted by the secular world, everyone said that there would be no casualties in the war because the outcome was already determined."

Shen Muyun listened quietly to Lu Huainan's story. He thought it was a story of a man who sacrificed himself in the end, leaving only one person behind, who loved but could not obtain the one he wanted, or a story of a woman falling in love with someone else after a long time.

"No one could have predicted that the battle would begin in their hometown. Countless artillery shells instantly bombarded Cape Lopatka. No one could have imagined that, in the end, the sunset rose would never again have the chance to bloom on this heartfelt land."

Chen Muyun stroked the flower petals on the table, an inexplicable emotion clogging his heart.

"After the war, during the final inventory, everyone found a bouquet of sunset roses stained red with blood in a man's pocket. The blood had dyed most of the petals red, and even some of the withered edges were curled, just like the withering of love after its splendor. He had written on his heart, expressing his love for him, the heartbeat of love at first sight, and even his imagination of the future. In another man's pocket was a dazzling Kashmir sapphire. The letter said that he had found the most precious gem in the world as a testimony of their love. It would be fine soon, the battle would be over, and they would be together soon. Even if their love was not accepted by the world, they could find a place where no one was around to settle down."

This story is so familiar. An inexplicable emotion occupied Shen Muyun's heart. The inexplicable emotion came back. I don't know what happened. My heart seemed to hurt vaguely again.

Lu Huainan continued slowly, "Well, how should I put it? When the Bai family got this gem, it was many years later. Many things had happened in the meantime. For example, the couple died in an accident, leaving only the Bai family's heir. I don't know if it was a coincidence, but this gem was also labeled as 'bad luck'."

"You seem quite interested in this gem."

Chen Muyun smiled and said, "I am somewhat interested, but I have decided that if I can't get it, I can just rob it."

"Oh? Robbing? The security system here is pretty good. I guess you can't get out even if you get it."

Shen Muyun paused, "How do you know? I can't get out after I get it. What if I have other accomplices?"

"Well, since this is my game, I'll offer it at the reserve price. What do you think?"

Shen Muyun didn't know what Lu Huainan was planning, but he was determined to get this stone. "Okay, if I take this gem at the lowest price, what are the exchange conditions? Merchants always have their own principles."