Chapter 42 The Loving Train Crew
After the New Year, you will set off back to Pinocchio to refuel.
As the train travels through the Milky Way, you become increasingly affected by memory matter after entering the Asidna galaxy.
At first, it was just a common headache and dizziness, which could be relieved by taking some painkillers.
But the closer you get to Pinocone, the worse your condition becomes, and even your normal life is affected.
Danheng tried to contact Ji Zi and the others several times, but the message could not be sent, as if the video call with you that day was just an illusion.
That day, Danheng noticed that you hadn't gotten up by almost noon and knocked on the door for a long time without getting a response.
So he and Pam used force to break down the door and found you lying in bed, unable to be woken up no matter what they did.
Your vital signs are all normal, and no problems can be found in the examination, but you have been in a deep sleep without any sign of waking up.
Ji Zi and the others have mysteriously disappeared, and you have fallen into a strange coma. Dan Heng is increasingly worried.
Himeko mentioned before that your constitution is special and you are highly susceptible to the influence of memory. But nothing serious happened before, so why is it getting worse since you came back?
The astute man suspected that there was a problem with Pinocene, and that the reason for his loss of contact and unconsciousness might be the same.
On one side are his missing family members, and on the other is his unconscious lover. As the only conscious and normal person, he doesn't know how to choose.
"Don't worry, Danheng, she'll be alright." Although she was comforting Danheng, Pam was also extremely anxious.
Just as Danheng was in a state of extreme anxiety, an unexpected guest suddenly arrived on the train.
The man dressed as a cowboy, who calls himself Portio, is a seafaring ranger who wants to travel to Pinocchio by using the identity of a train crew.
"Why should I believe you?" Dan Heng retorted defensively, his tone unfriendly.
"Of course, I don't believe you're from the Starry Sky Train either."
The two went back and forth, neither trusting the other. It wasn't until Danheng revealed the jade oath of alliance that Potio reluctantly began to believe him.
“Your friend is in danger. There’s an envoy in Pinocchio who shouldn’t be there,” Portio shared the information he had with Danheng.
"IX never glances at anyone..."
"But the Milky Way is so vast, who can know all its rules? Listen, my informant is a Memory Maker, a woman named Huang Quan who has disguised herself as a Sea Patrol Ranger and is currently in Pinocchio. I need to use the Star Train's identity to pass the family's censorship."
Danheng hesitated. Going to Pinocchio with Portio to find out what was going on might be the best option, but he couldn't let go of you.
“Don’t worry about Pa, passengers. Pa will protect her. You can go to Pa with peace of mind.” The train conductor thoughtfully stepped forward.
Now, Danheng had no choice but to get off the train with Portio and head to Pinocchio to search for the missing train crew.
Pam will stay on the train and act as your bodyguard.
Although it cannot leave the train, it is not someone that can be bullied by just anyone.
...
You had a very long dream. Memories from your childhood to the present flashed through your mind.
You dream of your carefree childhood self, you dream of your brave and fearless self, you dream of your self who has experienced the vicissitudes of life and tasted all the bitterness of the world...
The people around you have changed wave after wave, but you have remained in the same place, watching them go from clear to blurry.
"Little girl."
"Girl."
"Junior Sister!"
"Good boy..."
"lady……"
"Sister Wanderer!"
"Mother……"
You hear different people calling you by different names, and you want to see their faces clearly, but it's like looking through ten layers of gauze; you just can't see them at all.
"Good child, follow my guidance and come forward." Among the many indistinct voices, you hear a gentle female voice.
She uses her voice to guide you through door after door and corridor after corridor.
"Don't stop, keep moving forward."
This voice will appear whenever you hesitate, guiding you forward.
After an unknown amount of time, you stopped in front of the last door.
"Open it and come back to reality."
The gentle female voice rang out again.
You reach out and gently push open the door, and a blinding white light hits you, causing you to instinctively close your eyes.
"Miss Black Swan, how is she?" the elegant female voice asked.
"What exactly is going on?" the anxious girl's voice followed closely.
"When will she wake up?" A cold male voice suddenly rang out.
"The passengers will definitely get better," Mengmeng's voice comforted them.
"..."
The cacophony of voices can be making you feel a bit irritable and uneasy.
It's so noisy...
You want to tell them to shut up, but you can't make a sound.
"Let her rest well, let's talk outside." A gentle female voice sounded, exactly the same as the voice in my dream.
Silence returns, and no one will disturb your peaceful sleep.
In your hazy state, you feel a warm hand slip into your palm.
With palms facing each other, the warmth gradually transfers to your hands.
So warm.
You can't help but move closer to the heat source, feeling a slight shiver.
A white light fills your vision, and you tentatively open your eyes. The white light fades, revealing a familiar ceiling.
Before you could even catch your breath, you heard a familiar voice.
"You're awake?" Danheng's voice was still trembling slightly.
You struggled to get up, and the other person helped you lean against the bed.
"Dan... Heng..." You hesitated before calling out his name, and he pulled you into his arms.
His body was still trembling, and you could smell a faint lotus fragrance emanating from him.
A pair of large hands tightly embraced your waist, as if confirming your presence.
"That's great, you're finally awake..." His tone was filled with the joy of having something lost and found, mixed with a bit of lingering fear.
Your hand rests on his shoulder, gently patting it, silently comforting him.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Even though you are the patient, you immediately try to calm him down.
Danheng closed his eyes and felt your presence.
It's not an illusion; it's you, a real person.
According to Pam, you slept for three days and three nights until they returned to the train and asked Miss Black Swan to cure you.
Without her, you don't know how much longer you would have slept.
He had already experienced the fear of almost losing you in his previous life, and he didn't want history to repeat itself in this life.
"Danheng, I'm fine, don't worry..." Although he didn't know what had happened, for someone as usually calm as him to act like this, something big must have happened.
After a while, Danheng finally let go of you and hurriedly poured you some water.
"What's wrong with me?" You vaguely sense that something is wrong with your body.
Danheng explained the situation in detail, revealing to you that Pinocchio was hiding a huge conspiracy. The remnants of "Order" were attempting to usurp the power of "Harmony," pulling everyone into a dream. You were affected by this dream and fell into a deep sleep until they defeated the final boss and summoned Miss Black Swan, the Memory Master of the Flowing Light Memory Court, to perform dream healing on you, which roused you.
It sounds like Pinocchio has undergone a dramatic transformation while you were unconscious.
"How are the others doing on March 7th?"
"They're all back safe and sound, don't worry."
As soon as the date of March 7th arrived, the pink-haired girl rushed in, asking with a worried look if you felt unwell anywhere.
You shook your head and said you were fine.
"Everyone was so worried, the Trail Blazers even cried secretly. Thank goodness you're okay." The pink-haired girl tried to sound strong, but there were still traces of tears on her face.
"I'm going to tell everyone this good news." March 7th rushed out again, and you smiled helplessly.
This child...
Not long after, March 7th arrived at your room with a large group of visitors. Everyone chatted and asked about your well-being, their concern for you evident in their words and actions.
"Thank you for your concern, I'm fine now."
As you gaze at the train set in front of your hospital bed, a warm feeling washes over you.
Perhaps, this is what home feels like.
...
By dinner time, you had fully recovered and met your savior.
"Thank you for your help, Miss Black Swan." You sincerely thank the elegant woman in front of you who is wearing a veil.
"You're welcome, it's just a small favor," the black swan replied gently.
"Mommy, dinner's ready!" the raccoon called out loudly.
"Go, they are waiting for you."
"Isn't Miss Black Swan coming along?"
"No, it's better for me not to show up in this kind of situation."
After saying goodbye to the black swan, you returned to the restaurant and sat down amidst the concerned gazes of everyone.
Everyone rushed to serve you food, hoping you would eat more to nourish your body.
You respond with a smile to everyone's concern, and then ask about your thrilling journey to Pinocchio.
March 7th and the Trail Blazers set an example by recounting various interesting places in their dreams and showing you the photos they took.
Himeko and [unclear] simply omitted the dangerous parts and told you the truth behind the scenes.
The grand banquet has come to an end, and no one knows what the future holds for Pinocchio.
"Alright, let's talk about something cheerful." Himeko changed the subject at the right time, and the atmosphere changed from heavy to lighthearted.
Dan Heng silently handed you the shrimp porridge that Pam had specially made.
"The train conductor prepared this especially for you."
The white porridge, garnished with green scallions and tender shrimp, looks incredibly appetizing.
"Thank you." You sincerely thank the group of people on the train. They made you feel the warmth of home, dispelled your loneliness, and brought you a sense of belonging.
"Be careful, it's hot..." Danheng reminded you while serving you food, his movements were skillful, and he was completely different from when you first met.
You enjoyed a loving dinner surrounded by everyone's care, and afterwards received a commemorative photo of March 7th.
In the photo, you are raising your glasses in celebration, each of you beaming with smiles, both to celebrate the end of your Pinocone trip and to congratulate you on your recovery.
[You: Great shot, superb.]
[You: Pam making a heart shape with her hands.jpg]
[March 7th: Spinning around happily (jpg)]
After replying to March 7th's message, you unexpectedly received a message from Danheng.
[Danheng: How are you feeling? Is there anything that's bothering you?]
[You: Everything is normal, I'm fine, thank you for your concern.]
[You: Little Dragon making a heart shape with his hands.jpg]
[Danheng: Little Dragon happily spinning around GIF]
You couldn't help but laugh out loud as you stared at the GIF of the chibi dragon spinning around that Danheng sent you.
You inexplicably imagine what the person who created the meme would look like doing this gesture; the scene would definitely be hilarious.
Feeling great, you lay in bed and fell asleep again.
You slept very soundly and didn't have any dreams.
...
In the following days, you were treated like a patient and fed a lot of nutritional supplements.
Himeko and her team returned to Pinocene to handle the aftermath, while Dan Heng stayed at the think tank to refine Pinocene's data.
With nothing else to do, you knocked on the door of the think tank while holding a sesame tart.
You very naturally found a place to sit down, petting the cat while watching Danheng work.
Danheng was still not used to your intense gaze and awkwardly looked away.
"Is there anything I can help you with?" you asked slowly.
"No need, I can do it myself." Dan Heng subconsciously refused, but then quickly added, "The 'Study of Customs of the Immortal Boat' is still incomplete. If you have nothing to do, could you help me complete it?"
"sure."
Danheng is no longer as aloof as before. He has gradually gotten used to your presence and will even take the initiative to ask if you can help him.
You see this as a sign of progress in your relationship and never refuse his requests.
And so, you and Danheng each occupied one side of the table, busy with your own things.
Sesame Crisp lay on the table playing with Nuomituan's fluffy ball, while Nuomituan snuggled in Danheng's arms and slept soundly.
You two live together like a harmonious family of four, making it hard to bear to disturb this peace and beauty.
...
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