Chapter 230 I choose to go back...

Xiang Bei stopped what she was doing and looked at the system in confusion. In the past, the system was very proactive when she started a mission, so why was it acting so strangely this time?

It had already returned to its original form, reverting to the shape of the ball of light that Xiang Bei had first encountered.

The system floated in mid-air, its voice somewhat muffled, "Host, according to my initial setup, I will routinely ask you questions after you complete every ten tasks."

"What are you asking?"

"Host, do you choose to unbind, or continue with the mission?"

"Can we unbind now?" Xiang Bei asked in surprise.

She was puzzled. "But aren't I already dead? Can I still return to the real world?"

Xiang Beike hadn't forgotten that she was hit by a car in her original world.

"Of course, the main system has figured out the host's current situation, and this bug has been fixed. If the host chooses to unbind, we will activate the time travel function to send the host back to the moment before the car accident and also prevent the accident from happening. The three billion will also be transferred to the host's account in a reasonable and legal manner."

Xiang Bei fell silent. If it were at the beginning, she would have immediately chosen to unbind.

But now she's having second thoughts.

"Master, what will happen to you after the binding is broken?"

The system paused for a moment, then said in a cheerful tone, "Of course I will continue to carry out the mission. However, the next host will not be trapped in the space like the current host. I will not make the same mistake again. I am now a mature system."

As she spoke, the system could no longer hold back and burst into tears, throwing herself into Xiang Bei's arms.

“Host, I really hate to part with you, but if you really choose to unbind and return to reality, I will wish you well.”

Xiang Bei wanted to cry, but she really didn't have any tears left.

"Tong, although I am also reluctant to part with you, I still have parents and relatives in the real world."

The system nodded. "I understand."

The news came so suddenly that Xiang Bei didn't know what to do for a moment.

Although there were some minor frictions with the system at the beginning, the time I've spent with it has actually been quite pleasant.

Sensing Xiang Bei's unhappiness, the system landed on her shoulder. "Host, the main system just contacted me. To express its apology, it asked me to invite you to visit our planet. Host, would you like to see our planet?"

"Then I'll go take a look."

The system conjured a tiny person the size of a palm, who came over and took Xiang Bei's finger.

Xiang Bei found herself flying as well, and the surrounding scenery changed.

The system said they were in a time tunnel.

From those quickly passing things, Xiang Bei saw many scenes.

Several familiar faces flashed by; they were all the female protagonists she had once assisted. She saw the scenes after she left, where those female protagonists were shining brightly in their own worlds.

The system gripped Xiang Bei's fingers tightly. "Host, these are all mission world scenes executed by various systems. You need to hold on tight, or you'll be in trouble if you accidentally fall in."

The time tunnel is very long and is composed of many small worlds.

Xiang Bei looked at it carefully for a while, "System, so there is a bullet screen system. Then I am not the first host who can send bullet screens."

"It's different. You are indeed the first person with this problem, which is a problem with the program settings."

Xiang Bei didn't quite understand, but the main system gave her compensation, so it seemed that something really went wrong.

There was a point of light ahead, and the system grabbed her hand, saying, "Host, we've arrived."

After emerging from the time tunnel, Xiang Bei saw a completely different world.

Although I had some experience with interstellar worlds before, seeing it in person still makes me realize that this place is even more amazing than interstellar worlds. No wonder the system is so proud when it mentions its home.

The system placed a mark on Xiang Bei's body. "Host, with this, you won't be questioned. The patrol team checks outsiders very strictly."

The so-called patrol team was actually a cluster of light similar to the system, and they moved in unison as they floated across the sky.

The humans on this planet all use high-tech devices like systems. No one would find it strange that Xiang Bei has a system with her.

It was because of Xiang Bei's strange attire that I took a second look at her; the clothes those people were wearing were also quite different from Xiang Bei's.

Even in interstellar space, you can't just fly whenever you want. Whether it's a vehicle in the sky or on the ground, everyone must follow traffic regulations.

The system explained, "Just like where you are, there are laws governing it. If everyone flies around recklessly according to their own ideas, it can easily lead to traffic accidents."

Xiang Bei nodded, realizing that it was no wonder the system said her planet had the most advanced technology; it was true, as it was evident everywhere.

The system circled around Xiang Bei a few times, and then a pink cloud appeared, lifting Xiang Bei up.

"Host, the main system wants me to take you on a tour of the skies. You'd better hold on tight."

Xiang Bei touched the fluffy clouds, feeling a little nervous as it was her first time soaring through the clouds.

"Master, are you sure you won't fall down? Clouds aren't real cotton."

"Don't worry, these are simulated clouds, modeled after the somersault cloud of the Monkey King. They are also a mode of transportation on our planet, but only guests approved by the main system have the opportunity to ride them."

"Somersault Cloud."

Xiang Bei touched the clouds beneath her feet; they were indeed soft and fluffy, feeling very comfortable. Knowing she wasn't used to it, she flew particularly slowly.

As she watched the hovercars passing by, Xiang Bei waved and greeted the people inside.

Surprisingly, the other party responded to her.

At each location, the system would provide Xiang Bei with a detailed introduction.

I also gave her some nutritional fluid to try.

It's used to replenish the system's energy.

Humans experienced no problems after drinking it; Xiang Bei tasted strawberry, lemon, and green apple flavors.

"So your system also drinks fruit-flavored drinks."

"Of course, after all, our program simulates human existence. The place where our system was born is just ahead, and the main system is also over there."

The system landed with Xiang Bei. The gate required a sensor, so the symbol on Xiang Bei lit up and the gate opened automatically.

There was no protection around the elevator, just a single panel. After Xiang Bei stepped onto it, light emanated from all sides, forming a transparent glass panel.

"Normally, we don't need an elevator. We only temporarily set one up using data because we were worried you might be scared. You'll also see the factory settings for various systems later, so feel free to take a look," the system explained.

Xiang Bei reached out and touched the glass; it was quite sturdy. As the elevator ascended, she saw various data and could roughly guess that it was the system's settings program.

The system at the top has passed the inspection.

All systems undergo rigorous inspection before leaving the factory.

To prevent any problems, substandard systems are immediately cleared of their settings and destroyed upon detection.

"Commander, what happens if the mission taker keeps carrying out the mission? If the person doesn't die, is they in a vegetative state?"

The system shook its head. "Of course not. After we select a tasker, the tasker's original world will be relatively closed. If the tasker doesn't want to carry out the task one day and wants to return to their original world, we will send the tasker back to their original time. Even if there is an error, it will not exceed three seconds."

Xiang Bei nodded.

"To those who know the person on the mission, the person on the mission has never left, but those memories are only for the person on the mission, so there is no need to worry about anything happening."

"That's true, only three seconds. Even a sneeze takes more than three seconds."

The system leaned closer and said, "Host, if you choose to stay, in a sense, your life will be in a state of prohibition. If you want, you can go to whichever world you like."

"Of course, if you want to go back, based on your actual age, I can help you plan out 3 billion, and you can live a very good life in the future. Anyway, whatever you choose, I will respect you."

Xiang Bei rubbed the system light cluster. "Thank you, 9639."

"Host, you actually remembered my number."

"How could I not remember? I would still give you a five-star review."

"Thank you, host," the system said apologetically.

"You're welcome. I've decided to go home. With three billion, I can do a lot of things. The first thing I'll do when I get back is quit my job, buy a lot of things I've only ever dared to look at before, and take my parents on a round-the-world trip."

"Okay, host." The system's voice was already trembling with emotion.

This was the first host it had encountered while on a mission, and their interaction was quite unique, an experience unlike any other system had ever had. The thought of parting was truly bittersweet.

The system cried even more bitterly than when it parted ways with its own students.

"Don't be sad, Master. You'll get used to this after experiencing it a lot. You'll meet many more hosts in the future. All good things must come to an end. How about we take a picture to remember this moment?"

The system lay on Xiang Bei's hand and cried uncontrollably. It took a few photos with Xiang Bei and then divided them into two sets.

"Tong, when I get back, I'll take out these photos and look at them whenever I miss you."

“Host, when I miss you, I also look at photos… wait, no, when I miss you, I can go directly to see you.”

Xiang Bei: "..." Suddenly, she didn't feel so bad anymore.

When Xiang Bei looked up, she saw someone waving at her, and she waved back.

"Host, that's the main system. It's responsible for overseeing all of our systems."

"It looks so big, like a mountain."

"That's the image the main system chose for me. I can also choose an image I like."

“Actually, I think you’re doing great the way you are now,” Xiang Bei said honestly.

After visiting the system's planet, Xiang Bei indeed gained a lot. She would eventually have to go back; her family and friends were there, and her parents were still waiting for her.

Rather than staying here, she would rather return to the real world and be herself.

The system hovered around Xiang Bei, saying, "Okay, host, I'm sending you back to fifteen minutes before your accident."

As a flash of light appeared, Xiang Bei came to her senses and looked at the surrounding scene, which felt both strange and familiar.

Her memories slowly returned, and she realized she was back at her workstation. Tilting her head to look at her haggard-looking colleague beside her, Xiang Bei felt as if she had been in a different world.

Feeling uncomfortable under Xiang Bei's gaze, the colleague asked, "Bei Bei, why are you looking at me like that?"

Xiang Bei reached out and pinched her colleague's cheek. "Sister Hao, am I still alive? You feel like a real person when you touch me?"

"Beibei, have you gone crazy from working overtime? What am I if not human?"

Sister Hao patted her on the shoulder and said, "You did a great job on this project. The boss will definitely give us a break. Go back and rest for a few days."

Xiang Bei felt as if her experience was a dream. She pinched her cheek, which hurt a little, so she woke up from the dream.

That's right, it's just a fantasy of the working class. Where did this system come from, and where did this 3 billion come from?

"Host, this isn't a fantasy. Thirty billion will be in your account soon."

"Commander!" Xiang Bei was startled and stood up, but when she realized that everyone around her was looking at her, she quickly sat down again.

It wasn't a dream after all; she really does have three billion.

"By the way, host, I've converted the things the female protagonist in the small world gave you into money for you, some of which couldn't be brought into your real world. The ones you could take have been packed up and delivered to your rented apartment. Those items were converted into 2 billion yuan, so you now have 5 billion yuan in your account."

"so much?"

"You'll get less in the ordinary world, but things from the interstellar fantasy world are priceless. I've rounded it up for you."

"Thank you, Commander!"

"You're welcome."

Just then, the boss walked in and said something that sounded very familiar to Xiang Bei. After saying a few words, the boss went back to his office, and Xiang Bei and her colleagues packed up their things and went home.

When she reached the intersection, Xiang Bei saw the out-of-control car from a distance, and she immediately thought of the scene when she was hit.

She shouted at the top of her lungs, "Everyone run! A car has gone out of control!"

She ran while shouting, "Run! The car is coming!"

Many people looked at her strangely, but some also ran away with Xiang Bei.

Once someone made a move, others followed suit.

When the out-of-control car came rushing over, it grazed past the crowd and then crashed into the roadside guardrail.

Xiang Bei suddenly fainted.

When she woke up again, she was in the hospital.

The doctor said her body couldn't keep up because of continuous work. He also said that at the intersection, her shouts saved many people from being hit by out-of-control cars.

Xiang Bei took a nap at the hospital and was discharged feeling refreshed.

When I got back to my rented room, I did find that there were some extra things inside.

Just as I was getting ready to tidy up, someone knocked on the door.

When I opened the door, I saw a man in a suit and tie.

"Ms. Xiang Bei? We are entrusted by Mr. Jiu to pass on his estate to you."

"Mr. Ninth? The inheritance?"

"Yes, Mr. Jiu personally made a will, specifying that you, Ms. Xiang Bei, should inherit his entire estate. I am Mr. Jiu's lawyer. My surname is Luo. You can call me Lawyer Luo."

"Attorney Luo, how much is Mr. Jiu's estate?"

"Fifty billion yuan."

Everything matched up, and Xiang Bei breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this was the method the system had mentioned for giving her the balance.

Under Attorney Luo's guidance, she signed the contract.

"We will handle the inheritance issue for you as soon as possible. Rest assured, we will transfer every penny of the inheritance to your account."

Xiang Bei understood everything Lawyer Luo said, after all, in her first life, she had accompanied the female lead, Lin Beibei, to graduate school in law.

Occasionally, a few technical terms would slip out of her mouth, making Attorney Luo's gaze towards her become more professional.

After Attorney Luo left, Xiang Bei was still feeling quite smug. She had already planned that once she got the money, she would buy a house in the city center, bring her parents over, give them a medical check-up, and then arrange a round-the-world trip.

The system thoughtfully created a detailed plan for Xiang Bei, including which house to buy and how to use the money most cost-effectively.

They also analyzed the most profitable industries for Xiang Bei over the next few decades, encouraging her to invest in them so that her money would grow.

Xiang Bei memorized the information the system had listed for her with just a glance; her memory seemed to be getting better and better. Her eyesight was also exceptionally good, allowing her to see very far at a glance.

Before Xiang Bei went to work, the inheritance arrived in her account. Looking at the 5 billion yuan in her account, Xiang Bei happily rolled around on the sofa in her rented apartment.

The first thing I did when I got to work was to tell my boss that I was resigning.

Even the boss was surprised, "Why? Xiang Bei, your current salary is not low. If you resign, you may not be able to find a better job."

"Boss, the world is so big, I want to go see it."

The reason for her resignation was nothing new, but Xiang Bei's sudden announcement of her resignation did indeed surprise everyone.

Even her colleagues advised Xiang Bei, "Thank you for your concern, but after careful consideration, I have made my decision."

The resignation procedures weren't completed so quickly, so Xiang Bei used up all the annual leave she hadn't used. While on leave, Xiang Bei didn't idle around; with the system's guidance, she bought a luxury villa, complete with a greenhouse and an outdoor swimming pool.

Such a large villa naturally needs butlers and maids. The system helps with the selection, so Xiang Bei just closes her eyes and picks.

After doing all this, Xiang Bei returned to her hometown and brought her parents over. She felt like she hadn't seen her parents for a very, very long time, and when she saw them, Xiang Bei couldn't help but cry.

"Mom and Dad, I really miss you both."

It startled her parents, who thought something had happened to her.

It turned out that she just missed them too much.

I was quite surprised when I heard that my daughter had bought a house in a big city and wanted to take them there to live.

When asked where all of it came from, Xiang Bei said she had won a big lottery.

As for how much they won, the answer is always the same: enough to live on.

Xiang's mother, Liang Meixia, quickly reminded her, "Don't go around telling everyone you won the prize."

Dad chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes, don’t flaunt your wealth, keep a low profile to make a fortune.”

"Okay."

Knowing that my parents grow some vegetables back in their hometown, I even set aside a few plots for them. I also took them to the hospital for a checkup to make sure they were in good health.

Then they got passports and prepared for their round-the-world trip.

Following the system's advice, Xiang Bei also invested in several industries. The effects are not yet apparent, but these are for future development, so investing in them in advance will definitely be useful.

When her parents found out she had won the lottery, they didn't ask any questions and just listened to her plans.

"Host, everything is done, I really should go now."

The system cried so loudly that Xiang Bei couldn't help but get teary-eyed as well.

"Master, if I'm all alone in the future, if you don't think I'm too old, I'd still be willing to be your host."

"How could that be? You were my first host. No one can compare to our bond. If you don't mind me then, I'll come back to you."

The two of them hugged each other and cried for a while.

Xiang Bei said, "You're a mature system now, you can't keep crying like this. Go back and find your next host. I'm going to take my parents out for a trip too. System, until we meet again."

"Host, take care!"

"Tong, take care of yourself too."

When System 9639 left, Xiang Bei was initially a little disoriented. She also brought the orange tabby dog, which lived near her rented apartment, home and named it 9639.

The big orange cat, who loves to run around, is now very well-behaved at home. It eats a lot and is quite picky. Fortunately, Xiang Bei can afford to take care of it, and it will soon become a gas cylinder.

Daju also really likes Xiang Bei. As soon as she sees her, she runs over and rubs against her. Every time she sees Daju, she thinks of the system that once turned into Daju.

I wonder how the system is doing now, and whether it has found its next host.

Will its next host treat it well?

Xiang Bei also owns a toy company that specializes in making dolls in the shape of a big orange cat, which she named the 9639 series.

The doll's designer was also selected by the system; he was very talented, and the dolls he designed sold very well. Later, he launched dolls with other characters.

In addition, Xiang Bei also participated in film and television investment.

This inspiration came from Xu Yi, the female protagonist of the infinite flow world.

She adapted her own experiences into a script and cast suitable actors to bring the story to life. She worried that over time, she would forget those people; after all, it was a world she had lived through.

Sometimes I think about the system, and also about the people I used to know.

They must be doing well in their own world.

It's as if she's doing just fine in her own world.

She remembered the system saying that Jiang Xi and the others were from a parallel world to her, and Xiang Bei thought that perhaps in her own timeline, they were also in some corner.

But she tried to look for them, and couldn't find them.

Until one day, Xiang Bei saw an interview video of a local entrepreneur on her phone, and she saw a familiar face.

In this parallel world, even without her help, they also successfully escaped their families of origin. Despite the many difficulties they faced along the way, they still succeeded.

Standing on the stage, Jiang Tian looked at her gray-haired mother beside her, then turned to the camera and said, "The person I should be most grateful to in my life is my mother, because she has gone far enough and seen so much. I followed in her footsteps and saw all of this. No matter where my mother goes, I will follow in her footsteps. I love you, Mom."

The mother and daughter embraced, and the audience erupted in applause.

Xiang Bei looked at her phone, then strolled over to the vegetable garden to find her mother. She hugged her mother from behind and said, "Mom, I love you."

Ms. Liang Meixia was startled and reached out to touch her forehead. "You child, why are you always talking nonsense? Are you possessed?"

Despite saying that, he still pulled Xiang Bei into the house. While calling a doctor to come, he also reminded her not to think about work all the time and to take better care of her health.

Money can never be earned enough; health is the most important thing.

Xiang Bei looked at the interview on her phone, leaned against her mother, and said lazily, "I know, Mom. You and Dad will live to be a hundred years old, oh no, a thousand years old."

"Get lost! 'Live a thousand years!' Do you think I'm some kind of old monster?" Mom poked Xiang Bei's forehead and said irritably, "Your dad went fishing with some friends, he won't be home for lunch. What are we going to eat?"

"Sweet and sour pork, braised pork chops..."

Xiang Bei followed her mother to the kitchen to find the chef she had hired at great expense.

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Author's Note: The story is finished! Hooray! [doge emoji with rose in hand]