Only two people can go back.
◎But there are three of you◎
And Jian Liyun actually heard a response.
A familiar female voice rang out, but no one was in sight. "Yan Sui is in danger. You need to go find her."
Jian Liyun's heart tightened. "What happened to her?! And who are you?"
"Yan Sui's soul is currently under attack. You and the female lead need to work together to protect her."
After the woman finished explaining, there was no further sound; she did not say who she was.
But Jian Liyun had already recognized the woman's voice.
This is another guest from the variety show she participated in before, writer Luo Yanquan.
But didn't Luo Yanquan die in a car accident?
These fragmented pieces of information are about to be pieced together to form the complete truth, but Jian Liyun can't care about that right now.
She pursed her lips and ran wildly towards the mountainside.
Meanwhile, .001 also received instructions from the main god, and it was temporarily granted many privileges, which allowed Lu Shutian to hear its voice.
[Hello, female lead Lu Shutian. I am the system of transmigrator Yan Sui. To make a long story short, she is currently under attack by an unknown force and needs both you and the female supporting character to stay by her side to protect her from being corrupted.]
Lu Shutian didn't question the veracity of .001's words. She took out her phone to contact Jian Liyun, but before she could dial, someone knocked on the car window.
Jian Liyun stood outside the car, panting heavily, her face full of anxiety.
Lu Shutian unlocked the car and shouted loudly to the people outside the window, "Open your car door and carry your sister to the back seat!"
Jian Liyun opened the passenger door and saw Yan Sui lying unconscious in Lu Shutian's arms.
For the first time, she truly understood the weight of the word "loss".
Forcing herself to calm down, Jian Liyun carefully carried Yan Sui to the back row.
Yan Sui's body was limp, her eyes were tightly closed, and her face was completely pale.
Lu Shutian also got out of the car and went to the back seat. Yan Sui sat in the middle, while she and Jian Liyun sat on the sides.
"And then what? What should we do next?" Lu Shutian asked.
Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian both heard the electronic sound of .001.
[Female supporting character Jian Liyun, female lead Lu Shutian, please maintain your current state for thirty minutes. Transmigrator Yan Sui is expected to wake up in thirty minutes.]
Lu Shutian hummed in agreement, "If he doesn't wake up, we'll meet again in the third timeline."
.001 ignored Lu Shutian's threat. It was already overwhelmed with work. As a high-level system, this was the first time its computing load rate had exceeded 90%.
[Yan Sui, the transmigrator.]
Is someone calling me?
[Yan Sui, the transmigrator, wake up.]
Yan Sui finally opened her eyes and found herself in a pure white room. There were no doors or windows; it was a completely enclosed space.
The scene felt strangely familiar; it was the place the system had taken Yan Sui to when she was in a car accident in the original world.
Yan Sui looked at the ball of light in front of her: "System, you're back? How come you've gotten so much bigger and brighter?"
.001 said in a resentful tone: [Yan Sui, the transmigrator, I am .001, not that low-level system.]
.001 never imagined that one day it could appear in two episodes of stand-in literature.
Yan Sui coughed lightly, "Sorry, I just woke up and my mind isn't clear yet. What's going on? I just heard you giving a warning, but then I suddenly had a splitting headache and then I lost consciousness."
After the female lead reveals the truth about the world to the female supporting character, the female supporting character awakens her consciousness, causing fluctuations in the world's barrier, and everything becomes unstable in that instant.
Yan Sui sighed, "It's my fault."
.001 didn't understand how Yan Sui could blame herself for this, but still continued: [The male protagonist, He Chenyu, and the forces behind him also sensed the fluctuations. They seized this opportunity to attack and devour the entire world.]
.001 even took the opportunity to criticize the system, still harboring resentment over the substitute literature from earlier.
[As the transmigrator, you and your system have also been subjected to indiscriminate attacks. If it were that low-level system handling this situation, it would probably be completely pierced by the male protagonist's attacks in less than five seconds.]
“The whole world?” Yan Sui ignored .001’s sarcastic tone and frowned. “But weren’t his previous targets specific people? Like the female lead, the female supporting character, and his family.”
As you said, the female lead and the supporting female character are in good condition and won't let him manipulate them; moreover, his family is protected by the God of War's protective charm, so he can no longer harm them.
[The original storyline that was favorable to him has been completely disrupted since you appeared, so he hasn't experienced even a single point from that original storyline, and naturally, he's been unable to collect any luck points.]
Originally, he wouldn't have experienced these next few plot points, and since he didn't complete the mission within the required time, his mission would have failed. However, the fluctuations caused by the female supporting character's awakening of consciousness created an opportunity for him and his faction to exploit.
The speaker's pace slowed considerably. "Based on my calculations, the male protagonist, He Chenyu, is 99% certain he intends to absorb the power of this world and then leave. Their faction will likely flee to other worlds to continue absorbing the luck points of the protagonists there."
After listening to 001 finish speaking, Yan Sui frowned more and more.
She sighed, "Are there any chairs? Standing is tiring."
A white armchair appeared out of nowhere in the white room, and Yan Sui sat down, her posture relaxed.
She looked listless: ".001, if He Chenyu succeeds, what will happen to this world?"
The ball of light in front of me flickered.
This world will be put on hold. With the female lead and supporting female character present, the world won't collapse, but because all other living beings will be killed, the world will cease to function.
In simple terms, it can be understood as a state of time being stopped. The world will only resume its normal operation once the supreme deity uses divine power to reconstruct it.
“I see…” Yan Sui spoke slowly, “Then we absolutely cannot let He Chenyu succeed.”
.001 remained silent for a long while before saying:
Just now, the Supreme God provided me with a solution.
Yan Sui lowered her eyes, "Use either the female lead or the female supporting character to perish together with the male lead?"
.001 knows that it is a system and should not have emotions.
But now it actually feels a sense of awe towards Yan Sui.
It had no idea how Yan Sui could guess what the main god had told it to do.
[Yes. The male protagonist, He Chenyu, had already caused considerable destruction in other worlds. We had been hunting him for a long time but hadn't found him. It was only after the female protagonist of this world, Lu Shutian, awakened her consciousness, and the world's consciousness reported this up the chain of command, that we discovered him.]
Yan Sui calmly analyzed: "So, if we let him escape again this time, he will harm more people and continue to cause you losses and troubles."
[Yan Sui, the transmigrator, you're right.]
"But what did they do wrong?" Yan Sui asked softly.
.001 can only remain silent.
Yan Sui adjusted her posture, straightening her back. She always maintained this posture when playing chess.
Elegant, serene, and unhurried.
"Even if He Chenyu wants to devour the power of this world, it should take him some time."
Yes, but it will be quick. According to my calculations, it will only take a maximum of half a month.
"Half a month... that's a bit tight," Yan Sui pondered. "One of the rewards for completing the mission is that I can return to my original world and survive the car accident there, right?"
【Yes. 】
“Tian Tian mentioned to me that after I completed the mission, she said she wanted to come to my world with me. Did you guys know about this?”
.001 gritted his teeth and risked losing points by giving away spoilers in advance.
[Originally, the Supreme God intended to give you a gift. After you complete the mission, you will have two slots to return to your original world. These slots will transform into two chess pieces, one black and one white, and these two chess pieces will be two keys to travel between worlds.]
In the words of the main god, Yan Sui was originally a chess player, and using chess pieces to travel through space was incredibly romantic.
Originally, .001 thought Yan Sui would definitely take the female lead back, but now it's uncertain.
Yan Sui's eyes lit up. "Perfect."
.001 also thinks it's reasonable. [Yeah, I just don't know if you'll choose to take the female lead or the supporting female character with you.]
Now, one of the female lead and the supporting female character will definitely have to sacrifice themselves.
Yan Sui smiled and said, "Who said I have to go back?"
[Yan Sui, the transmigrator, did you just suffer brain damage from a soul attack?]
Yan Sui was amused. "No way, it's just right. Do I have to go back after I finish my mission?"
.001 felt that his computing system was on the verge of collapse.
[But Yan Sui, the transmigrator, if this leaves you all alone in this world, without the female lead and supporting female characters' power to suppress him, the male lead will devour other living beings and escape, leaving you all alone in this world, which is undoubtedly a cage for you.]
Yan Sui suddenly felt a pang of emotion.
".001, do you know what people said about my chess playing style when I was playing chess in the original world?"
.001 answered fluently: "I know, they say you have a saintly, maternal style of playing chess."
Yan Sui nodded slightly, "So I will not give up on anyone."
Even those who are not so noticeable in this world.
Yan Sui remained calm. "My strength is enough to contend with He Chenyu. We'll send the female lead and the female supporting character away first, and then I'll take action to deal with him. But I'll need you to give me these two pawns in advance."
"Also, the other living beings in this world will be fine. The combined power of me and the male lead should be comparable to that of the female lead and supporting female characters. When the time comes, please ask you and the main god to slightly convert this power to ensure that this world can run smoothly even without the protagonist."
.001 thinks Yan Sui has gone crazy.
[Yan Sui, the transmigrator, believes that the ultimate goal of all transmigrators is to complete missions and obtain rewards. Some can become employees of our bureau and thus gain immortality, some can be reborn into their original world after death, and some can obtain enormous wealth... but no transmigrator intends to commit suicide in the end.]
[As Lu Shutian, the female lead, has also told you, the little bird you care about most is still alive, and you will meet again. You don't need to go to this extent; it's not worth it.]
Although choosing between the two options would be painful for Yan Sui, in .001's view, nothing is more important than Yan Sui being able to return to her original world.
Yan Sui's originally calm face showed a brief change of expression after hearing the word "little bird".
She took a deep breath. "Knowing that the little bird is still alive is enough. I still have things I need to do."
.001 sighed helplessly, "If the lower-level system were back, it would definitely be arguing with you by now."
Yan Sui smiled slightly. "It will understand me too. Alright, let's get down to business. Now that the male lead has started absorbing the power of the world, his focus will no longer be on me, the female lead, or the supporting female character. We need to think of a way to make him focus his attention on me alone."
However, from this point on, the female lead and the supporting female character will likely take turns staying by your side 24/7, leaving you with virtually no chance to be with the male lead.
“Yes,” Yan Sui paused, “and very soon.”
After discussing it for a while, .001 was completely convinced of Yan Sui's abilities.
[If I had known, I would have sent you to a cultivation dungeon, to be some kind of ruthless senior sister in the Path of No Mercy. You could have easily crushed anyone who came.]
Yan Sui blinked: "I don't have that much murderous intent."
After hesitating for a few seconds, .001 still said dryly:
【But aren't you afraid of hurting the feelings of the female supporting character and the female lead?】
Yan Sui replied irrelevantly, "I should wake up, otherwise they'll get worried."
Seeing this, .001 could only obey Yan Sui.
Yan Sui's eyelashes trembled slightly, and before she even opened her eyes, she heard two hurried voices.
"Sui Sui?"
"Sister, you're awake?!"
With difficulty, Yan Sui opened her eyes and found herself in the back seat of Lu Shutian's car—
Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian sat on either side of her.
"What's going on with you two...?"
Lu Shutian quickly explained, "Your system made us do this. How are you? Still feeling unwell? Still dizzy? Damn it, I'm going to chop that bitch He Chenyu to pieces right now."
"No," Yan Sui said helplessly, "If you lay a hand on someone, you'll be punished again."
Jian Liyun's voice rang out again, "Sui Sui, you must tell us if you feel unwell."
Yan Sui then turned around, her original intention to tell the two of them about the future plans completely gone.
She turned sideways and stared longingly at Jian Liyun, reaching out to tug at the other's sleeve but not daring to.
Jian Liyun took the initiative to interlock her fingers with hers, "Sui Sui, I'm sorry."
The aloof beauty was clearly apologizing sincerely, but Yan Sui felt as if her heart was being crushed by guilt.
She was speechless for a moment: "No, I'm the one who should apologize. I did approach you at first to complete my mission. But later on, really, really..."
Yan Sui's throat felt a little congested.
She dared not look Jian Liyun in the eye: "I truly hope you can be free and happy."
A warm breath brushed against Yan Sui's earlobe, making her involuntarily flinch.
Lu Shutian had already wrapped her arms around Yan Sui's waist without her noticing. She whispered in Yan Sui's ear as gently as a lover, "Sister, I'm still here. I'll get jealous if you're so attentive to this wild woman."
The person behind her was wrapped tightly around Yan Sui's waist like a long snake, while the person in front of her held her hand tightly with their fingers intertwined, showing no intention of letting go.
Yan Sui found herself in a dilemma for no apparent reason.
"Wait, you guys... ugh, why did you bite me again!"
Just as Yan Sui was about to stop her, Lu Shutian bit her earlobe.
Jian Liyun seemed much more "sensible," and she said gently, "We already discussed it while you were unconscious. Now we're united against a common enemy, so let's deal with He Chenyu first."
Yan Sui quickly came to her senses. Her expression remained unchanged, but she realized that the two of them seemed unaware of He Chenyu's plan.
Fortunately, they really didn't know.
In this way, Yan Sui's plan can be implemented smoothly.
Yan Sui's expression also became more serious. Although the atmosphere inside the car was romantic and ambiguous, she looked as determined as if she were going to war, despite being sandwiched between the two men.
“He Chenyu gains luck points every time he follows the plot of the original novel. But after I came to this world, he never followed the original plot again. My system tells me that he has one last chance to turn things around.”
"What opportunity?" Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian asked in unison.
Yan Sui replied, "In the original novel, there is a plot where the three of you attend the same banquet. At this banquet, the female lead and the female supporting character are jealous of each other in order to win over the male lead. They both want to make a good impression on the male lead. The female supporting character shields the male lead from drinks, while the female lead introduces important people to the male lead."
Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian looked like they were about to vomit from disgust.
Yan Sui smiled and comforted him: "So, as long as you don't follow the original plot at this point, He Chenyu's last chance will not be able to turn the tide, he will fail completely, and my mission will be completed."
Although it didn't directly save Jian Liyun, at least as long as He Chenyu was dealt with, Jian Liyun would no longer be in danger.
Lu Shutian muttered, "Is it really that simple?"
Yan Sui nodded: "It really is that simple."
“Alright,” Lu Shutian said, stroking the fabric around Yan Sui’s waist. Her tone was sweet and affectionate, but her eyes were cold as she looked at Jian Liyun across from her. “Once the mission is complete, we’ll be together forever and won’t care about anyone else.”
She will return to Yan Sui's world with Yan Sui, and from then on, she will have no further contact with Jian Liyun.
Actually, when she was confronting Jian Liyun just now, Lu Shutian originally wanted to tell everything at once, including the fact that Yan Sui would leave this world after completing her mission.
But then she thought, if she could make a deal with the world's consciousness to go to Yan Sui's world, then Jian Liyun, as a supporting female character, might also be able to do the same after knowing the truth.
So even though she was furious and couldn't control her temper at the time, she managed to keep it a secret.
Yan Sui was truly at her wit's end with Lu Shutian.
It's only because Jian Liyun has a good temper; if it were anyone else, they probably would have gotten angry and beaten her countless times already.
Yan Sui patted the hands wrapped around her waist, signaling Lu Shutian to be quiet while looking into Jian Liyun's dark eyes.
"Li Yun, even after the mission is over, I will stay in this world."
Lu Shutian assumed that Yan Sui was just trying to fool Jian Liyun, so she naturally didn't expose her.
She even felt a little pity for Jian Liyun, but it was only for a brief moment.
People who don't receive their sister's love are truly pitiful.
But she is not that pitiful person.
Jian Liyun looked at Yan Sui's expression; the other woman looked very serious.
Yan Sui wasn't lying; Jian Liyun could tell.
Her heart ached and throbbed; Jian Liyun couldn't quite control these emotions, even though she was a seasoned and experienced actress.
Yan Sui... is willing to stay in this world.
Jian Liyun didn't dare to hope that Yan Sui would definitely choose her, but she knew that as long as Yan Sui was willing to stay in this world, she would still have a chance.
So she said gently, "Okay, Sui Sui. As long as you're happy."
[Author's Note]
The Art of Language [Dog head holding a rose]
Xiao Yan: I said I wanted to stay in this world, but I didn't say you two would stay too! [starry-eyed]
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