"And what about you? As a 2S-level mecha repairman, why did you come to Planet Tri?" Lian Han asked.

"Let me atone for my sins. I always felt that if I hadn't cursed him, he wouldn't have left."

"You yourself said that life is unpredictable. Since someone wants him dead, even if the trap wasn't set this time, it would have been set in the future. It's just a matter of whether he leaves sooner or later."

"Knowing is one thing, but not thinking it is another." Yuan Yuan sighed softly. "Brother Lin and Acheng are gone, and my friends have changed too. I'm tired. Who wants to go through the whirlpool of fame and fortune? I just want to stay here."

Lian Han wondered, if she wanted to escape the world, why choose such a chaotic place? Or was this her hometown?

Old Xing explained, "[This is where Lin Ge, Yuan Yuan, and I first met. Back then, Yuan Yuan was just a girl with a little talent, but she was still struggling to make ends meet every day. I was the one who lured her to the capital city.]"

"That's a great favor," Lian Han thought, then asked, "If it wasn't you, then who was it? That bastard?"

Her tone was exactly the same as when Ah Cheng questioned her.

Yuan Yuan's gaze shifted slightly as she looked at her, and she said, "Before this, I need to know what your relationship is with A-Cheng, and why you know so much about our affairs?"

"Know everything? Is it because their first visit to you was to repair the ion energy converter, or because of the Solo Beast mark drawn on the converter? The world probably still doesn't know that Yuan Yuan comes from Planet Tri. How would I know such details if the person involved didn't tell me?" Lian Han also looked at Yuan Yuan, his gaze unwavering.

Confirming she wasn't lying, Yuan Yuan sighed softly, "At your age, even without being told, I can guess something. Either it's a junior whom A-Cheng reluctantly adopted, or a student with good potential whom he has his eye on. Since you've come all this way, I'll give you a straight answer—it's not A-Li, he hasn't betrayed you."

These words shocked both Lian Han and Old Man Xing. "Not him? Are you sure it's not him?"

"He was the only person present at the time, and he remained silent when he was criticized by the outside world, but if he didn't, he didn't. Xiao He will not betray A Cheng."

Who is He Li? Could they be talking about different people? Lian Han was puzzled when the old man explained, "He Li was Jing Li's original name. 'He' means 'single person,' and 'Li' means 'separation,' which doesn't have a good meaning. I wanted him to change it later. But changing a name in real life is troublesome, so I had him use a different name on the SkyNet. Later, when he became famous, he always used 'Jing Li.' Except for close acquaintances, almost no one knows his real name now."

"But he's the only one who hasn't had time to leave yet, and doesn't silence equate to acquiescence?" Lian Han continued to question. Judging from Jing Li's current interactions, her calm and assertive demeanor, coupled with her lack of denial, made it impossible for her to believe it wasn't her.

Yuan Yuan said, "It's not surprising that you don't believe him. If you have time, let's go to Tianwang Cafe together tonight. He will tell you why he was framed."

Lian Han paused for a moment, then said, "I'd be more than happy to." If it weren't for Jing Li's betrayal of Old Man Xing, she should be happy, and the old man would be relieved that he hadn't misjudged her, even though it was truly unbelievable.

"Then it's settled. I'll contact him now." As Yuan Yuan got up to see him off, she didn't forget to say, "Terry Star is chaotic, be careful when you're out there alone."

"I see."

[Old man, if Jingli didn't betray you, then you...]

"Let's talk about it tonight," Old Xing said, his voice complicated.

Since these words came from Yuan Yuan's mouth, they were basically true. How to describe his feelings now? There was no joy, no anticipation, just a sense of relief. This girl had gained an ally, but the expected comfort was nowhere near as strong.

Perhaps Jingli is no longer that important to him...

In a mine, a young girl sat on the edge of the cave, munching on expired nutritional supplements, a bright smile on her face.

"Xiao Mei, look how happy you are with just one nutritional supplement. Hurry up and drink it, you still have work to do after you finish." A middle-aged man's voice came from the side.

"I understand." Pei Sumei smiled even more brightly.

Uncle Mai was the one who found her and, knowing she was unemployed, brought her to the mine.

Regardless of age, working in the mine for a day will earn you a vial of nutrient solution, even if it's expired.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, a newly promoted system trembled in a corner, thinking, "[Your identity hasn't been finalized yet, has it? I can only find you a place without surveillance cameras.]"

"[Like going to mine in a mine? Are you sure you're not just obsessed with mining?]" Pei Sumei's voice was gentle, but Xiao Ya trembled even more violently. She felt like she was about to be abused again.

[Xiao Mei, the mask is ready, I guarantee you'll be satisfied! It's a system product, it will never be detected, and it's very comfortable!] Xiao Ya felt he could still save himself.

Pei Sumei said leisurely, "[Even Sister Xiaohan didn't treat me like this the first time I drank expired nutritional supplements.]"

Nutritional supplements are a product of the interstellar era, serving as daily food for ordinary people. They provide enough energy for a day's worth of meals, and one vial can keep you from feeling hungry all day. But the problem is expired nutritional supplements…

[The mask is yours!]

Even if it expires, the system will convert it into the corresponding energy, and there won't be any adverse effects. But Xiao Ya doesn't dare say that now. This girl's violence—how could he have been so blind as to choose her in the first place?

[This was my first time mining, my first time living in a slum.] Pei Sumei continued. They'd bound her without explanation, and threatened to kill her if she didn't complete the mission. She still had a headache explaining this to her sister, so she had to extort a few more times.

[Your identity has been arranged! Federal citizen, born on Sam, outstanding graduate of the Su City Virtual School, original name Sun Han!]

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