Chapter 14

The core space of the Book Bureau was filled with a ghostly blue flow of data, like a galaxy flowing through the air, with countless optical cables pulsating in the void as if they were alive. There was complete silence, broken only by the faint hum of energy flowing through the space.

The system plus sign now revealed its true form. If Jiang Minghua were here, she would definitely rush over and hug her tightly, because that face was Jiang Mingjia's. At this moment, her almond-shaped eyes were burning with angry flames, making her beauty extremely aggressive.

She crossed her arms and stared coldly at her colleague 00X in front of her.

00X wore an impeccably tailored silver-gray uniform, the collar tightly buttoned, exuding an inexplicable air of ascetic detachment. His short hair was neat and tidy, and his facial features were cold and distinct. At this moment, he slowly lifted his eyelids, his pupils devoid of any emotion, as cold and aloof as the snow that never melts on a mountain peak—handsome, yet keeping people at a distance.

So, are you going to erase my memories again?

Jiang Mingjia's voice trembled slightly with anger.

But let me tell you, the bond between Minghua and me is indelible! No matter how many times you delete it, as long as Minghua and I are together, I will regain my memories! I am not some system, I am Jiang Mingjia!

【Then what? 】

00X's voice was smooth and even.

[Will the BOSS find out and completely eliminate you? Jiang Mingjia]

He paused, a barely perceptible flicker of emotion flashing in his eyes.

I didn't expect you to be so brainless.

Jiang Mingjia fell silent, her clenched fists turning white at the knuckles. 00X was right; she couldn't reveal herself now. She had to endure, wait for the right moment, destroy the BOSS, and reclaim her freedom. Her thoughts raced, and her gaze fell on 00X. If she wasn't mistaken, 00X had feelings for her.

In an instant, she changed her strategy.

【you're right. 】

The anger in her eyes quickly subsided, replaced by a heartbreaking vulnerability.

[I was just so excited to see Minghua.]

Jiang Mingjia's voice choked with sobs, tinged with a soft, tearful tone.

[As you know, we've relied on each other for over twenty years, and my greatest wish is for her to be happy. I just hate the person who ruined me so much! But I never imagined they'd use that same person to ruin Minghua in the book too. How can I tolerate this! How can I tolerate this!]

Before she could finish speaking, two streams of tears slid down her delicate cheeks. She seemed to have lost all her strength, gently resting her forehead on 00X's shoulder. The instant they touched, she clearly felt his body stiffen.

Just below, out of 00X's sight, a fleeting smile appeared on Jiang Mingjia's lips.

Don't worry, the person who hurt you has already been punished by Jiang Minghua. Rest assured, I won't show this scene to the BOSS.

A calm and steady voice sounded above Jiang Mingjia's head. Jiang Mingjia quickly suppressed her triumphant smile and looked up weakly at 00X:

I will not act willfully or recklessly again.

Jiang Mingjia raised her teary eyes, tiny teardrops still clinging to her long eyelashes, her voice soft.

Don't worry, as long as you let me stay by Minghua's side, I'll do whatever you say.

As the words fell, a subtle silence filled the air. The two locked eyes, their gazes meeting amidst the shifting halo of data.

In that instant, a crack finally appeared on 00X's perpetually icy face. His deep eyes churned with complex and indescribable emotions; those feelings that had been suppressed by reason for so long now burst forth like a flood, overwhelming all defenses.

He suddenly dropped all pretense and pulled Jiang Mingjia into a tight embrace.

【good. 】

A single word carries so many unspeakable emotions: concern, compromise, helplessness, and even more so, the deep affection buried deep in the heart that can no longer be concealed at this moment.

His broad, warm hand gently stroked her hair, the gesture filled with an unprecedented tenderness.