At this moment, a similar scene is unfolding at the Industrial University.

Several students who were unable to obtain their diplomas plotted an attack on students who were alone, and Wang Yan happened to be one of them.

Off-campus, Li Qiusheng's rented apartment caught fire unexpectedly.

On my way home from get off work at Zhuguanshan, I encountered a thug.

...

Almost simultaneously, everyone who enters the instance faces a life-or-death crisis.

Xia Chuhe lay on the ground, waiting for the cleaver to fall.

However, two figures arrived even faster than the out-of-control robots.

One is Mingxiang, and the other is Lu Danggui's robot.

Mingxiang bent down to help Xia Chuhe up, using his back to shield her from any unknown attacks.

The robot with the angelica root was fighting with the out-of-control robot when it was slashed in the neck with a kitchen knife.

The robot's lifelike head rolled to Lu Dangui's feet, its eyes fixed on Lu Dangui's direction, and uttered only one word: "Run."

Lu Dangui was startled awake and turned to pull Xia Chuhe along as they ran outside.

However, the robot, which was indiscriminately killing, was not satisfied. The wheels on its feet spun rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it caught up with the two fleeing people.

Just when the two thought they were going to die today, Mingxiang suddenly turned around, grabbed the out-of-control robot around the waist, and activated the self-destruct device.

A muffled "boom" resounded.

Xia Chuhe subconsciously turned his head: "Mingxiang—"

Although he regained his memories and guessed the arrangement of the dungeon, Xia Chuhe still couldn't help but feel a little emotional from the long time they spent together in his memories.

A chip connected to the headset was ejected by the aftershock of the explosion and landed at Xia Chuhe's feet.

Xia Chuhe picked up the headset, put it on, and a familiar, gentle voice came through: "Sorry, I only found out today that I'm not human. Haha, that's kind of funny. Time is running out, I need to transcribe quickly."

"Because you've always opposed the development of emotional comfort robots, the company's upper management played a joke on you with me. I was implanted with memories, given a new identity, and placed by your side. But I assure you, I knew nothing about this until today."

"My sole purpose in being born was to fall for you and love you with all my might. If you can feel loved and happy, that would be even better."

"Here, there is a chance to start all over again."

"So, are you willing to stay? Erase the past and start anew."

Xia Chuhe understood that "past" not only included his experiences in the game, but also his life in the wasteland and in modern times.

Xia Chuhe heard Mingxiang's last question through the earpiece—

Would you stay for me?

This problem wasn't just something Mingxiang left for Xia Chuhe.

Everyone who participated in the instance, after experiencing life and death and receiving the robot's unconditional devotion and love, heard this question—

Would you stay for me?

Leave behind for someone who was born for you, erase all traces of the past, and start a new, simple, and happy life.

From then on, he lived only in the game world until he grew old.

Zhu Guanshan answered without hesitation, "I do!"

She held Lulu's broken head, closed her eyes happily, and returned to the day she got Lulu.

This time, she will not experience any more violence; she will live happily here forever.

For every person who agrees without hesitation, there is someone who refuses without hesitation.

Li Qiusheng ran out of the burning building, throwing his earphones to the ground: "Forget about love, I want freedom! Freedom!"

Those who had also escaped the building cast concerned glances at Li Qiusheng: "Poor thing! Has this kid been driven mad by the smoke? What love? What freedom? None of that matters!"

Lu Dangui politely declined the robot's request; she had precious friends and memories in the wasteland. If staying meant forgetting Xia Chuhe, Lu Dangui felt she couldn't afford that price.

Bu Yi, Wang Yan, and Bao'er rejected the robot for similar reasons.

Li Yue also declined: "I once had a simple and comfortable life, which may have seemed happy to outsiders. But I can distinguish between reality and falsehood, so I'm sorry..."

02 is also a very clear-headed person. More importantly, she can't let go of 03 and 123 left in the wasteland. Those two poor little ones who are not good at speaking, with no one to talk to them, they must be having a hard time.

Unfortunately, 04 didn't think that way. He chose to betray his best friend and hold onto love, even amidst the dilemma of "How can one have it all, without betraying both his best friend and his lover?"

The moment they made their choice, everyone who chose "not to stay" felt the world pause and heard the following prompt:

Those who are heartless and loveless, you selfishly enjoy the affection from your lovers without ever thinking of giving back. You are parasites in love, and Cupid despises you.

But Cupid has not abandoned you. If you follow these rules, you will regain true love. Failure to do so will result in a severe blow.

Rule 1: Love comes first; everything revolves around the lover assigned to you by Cupid.

Rule Two: You will unconditionally fulfill any request your partner makes.

Rule Three: No arguing with your partner, no passive-aggressive behavior, no hurtful language, and no showing negative emotions towards your partner.

Rule 4: Always reply to messages instantly.

Rule Five: Report your daily life to your partner in detail, big or small, and involve them in your life.

Rule Six: Always disclose the progress of your relationship to anyone who is not aware of it.

Rule Seven: No deception, no empty promises, and always keep your word.

Cupid will grant you the opportunity to love again. Please follow the rules and strive to win the heart of your beloved!

An invisible hand quietly turned the world clock, rewinding time to before the disaster occurred.

Xia Chuhe returned to the robot testing center to watch the household robot meticulously chop vegetables.

The self-proclaimed god of love rattled off a bunch of rules, which Xia Chuhe tried hard to memorize, but only managed to remember three: love above all else, unconditional fulfillment, and no emotional abuse.

To this, Xia Chuhe could only say: "Great Cupid, I beg you, abandon me, there's no hope for someone like me."

Back then, when Mingxiang showed her affection, she didn't use any means to torment him.

Xia Chuhe believed that she and Mingxiang had established a good romantic relationship.

But why should this Cupid make so many demands on her as soon as he arrives?

That's unfair!

The second test went smoothly. Mingxiang said to Xia Chuhe in a businesslike manner, "The testing department will return the test results to the development department. Remember to check them."

Xia Chuhe held his breath, nodded absentmindedly, and didn't answer.

A sudden, intense pain spread throughout Xia Chuhe's body, accompanied by violent muscle spasms.

Xia Chuhe's face contorted involuntarily, her legs went weak, and she barely managed to stay upright by holding onto Ming Xiang in front of her.

A line of text appeared in front of Xia Chuhe—

Rule 4: Always reply to messages instantly.