"You're putting us in a difficult position," Song Mengwan said with some difficulty. "I'm sure you've encountered more than just me among the mission takers. Our mission in this world is to facilitate the villain's corruption and correct the ending of the novel. If I help you, my mission will fail."
But to be fair, is this white-haired old woman really the legendary devilish female supporting character who has been echoing in the Bureau for hundreds of years?
With his almost terrifying willpower, he restarted the novel time and time again.
Although in the end her strength was almost completely depleted.
However, because too many mission takers have sacrificed themselves in this novel's world, the Bureau has issued her an ultimatum—she must complete the mission!
How could I possibly help her?
"I understand, I understand everything..." Ning Wan said in a trembling voice, "But I still want to ask this last time..."
She spoke very softly and slowly, as if she was afraid of being rejected, or as if she had exhausted all her strength.
"If you're willing to help me this once, I promise I'll accept whatever the outcome may be... Just this once, please..."
Ning Wan's weathered face was covered with wrinkles, and her eyes were full of pleading.
Song Mengwan thought for a moment, then pulled 057 aside and said, "Little trash, do you think we should help her?"
057's eyes widened: "Are you crazy? We're here to deal with her, not to help her."
"But you sent so many people before me. Tell me, did anyone take care of her?"
057 was rendered speechless by Song Mengwan's blunt words.
"Besides, she said this is the last time. If she fails, she'll accept her fate..."
057 interrupted Song Mengwan: "What if she succeeds? Then our mission will have failed."
"How is that possible? She failed 99 times, how could she succeed this time?" Song Mengwan said nonchalantly, "Relax, relax."
Seeing that 057 was still hesitating, Song Mengwan patted its shoulder and comforted it, "Life is about daring to take on challenges! Take a gamble, and a bicycle can become a motorcycle; take a chance, and an Audi can become a Land Rover!"
Wealth and fortune, after all, are often sought through risk.
057 rolled his eyes to indicate he was speechless.
Having made up her mind, Song Mengwan came to Ning Wan's side: "We've decided, we'll help you!"
Before Ning Wan could express her gratitude, Song Mengwan added, "However, our capabilities are limited, and we can only allow you to return in your current state. Moreover, the balance of the world cannot be broken; once you return, you will no longer be Ning Wan."
"No one knows who you are except yourself, not even us. You can't tell anyone your identity. If a bug appears in the world and is discovered by the Bureau, you will die, and that world in that timeline will be destroyed."
Song Mengwan paused, then asked, "Even so, are you still determined to go back?... At least you're still alive now. But once you go back, you'll face an unknowable future."
“Yes, I want to go back!” Ning Wan said firmly.
Her once cloudy eyes gradually cleared and brightened, revealing an unwavering determination in Ning Wan's gaze: "My home is there, and the people I love are there too. I want to be with them, even across time and space, I want to be by their side. Even in death!"
Song Mengwan stared at Ning Wan, her eyes almost glued to her.
She was stunned by Ning Wan's words and couldn't recover for a long time.
After a long while, she blinked and said nonchalantly, "Okay, okay, I won't try to persuade you anymore."
Song Mengwan patted 057 next to her: "Little trash, let's begin."
057 hummed reluctantly.
"Are you ready?" Song Mengwan asked.
Ning Wan nodded vigorously.
A white light suddenly appeared, forcing Ning Wan to close her eyes.
Her body became light, and her mind gradually lost focus.
In her final moments before falling into a coma, she heard Song Mengwan say to her, "Good luck! I wish you success!"
"I also wish you a perfect ending this time..."
...
When Xu Xiufeng returned from taking her daughter to school and buying groceries, she saw that the open space downstairs from her house was piled with all sorts of odds and ends and clothes.
A large truck was parked nearby, and many people were busy moving things from the back of the truck.
There was also an elderly woman standing nearby.
Upon seeing Xu Xiufeng, the old lady smiled at her and greeted her politely, "Hello."
"Hello~" Xu Xiufeng nodded slightly and then went upstairs.
When she got home, her husband, Zhao Shuigen, was just about to leave.
“It seems like a new resident is moving into our building, probably an old lady,” Xu Xiufeng said, putting down the vegetables she was holding. “When I came back just now, the people downstairs were moving their things.”
Zhao Shuigen squatted down at the doorway to put on his shoes, saying dismissively, "So what if they're moving? What's so surprising?"
"I just noticed that the old lady was all alone. She's so old, and she has trouble walking with her cane. I was thinking that if we become neighbors in the future, I could help her out in some way."
Xu Xiufeng was a kind-hearted person and was known as a good person in the neighborhood.
"The old lady even greeted me and smiled at me. She looked so kind and gentle; she must have been a great beauty when she was young..."
"But I don't know why, I always feel like I know her very well, and I can't help but want to get closer to her." Xu Xiufeng murmured unconsciously, "It's like we've known each other for decades..."
“How old are you? You’ve known him for decades.” Zhao Shuigen stood up, somewhat helplessly looking at his wife. “Alright, I’m going to be late for the construction site, I have to go.”
"Are you leaving already? Are you coming home for lunch? I'll make you some soup."
"No, thank you." Zhao Shuigen hurried downstairs, waving to his wife as he went, "I won't be back in time, don't prepare my lunch."
Watching her husband's hurried departure, Xu Xiufeng couldn't help but sigh: "He's such a grown man, always in such a rush."
She was about to close the door and go back inside when she suddenly caught a glimpse of the downstairs area out of the corner of her eye.
The old lady who was downstairs just moments ago was now standing in the stairwell on the 6th floor.
Xu Xiufeng came downstairs and greeted her warmly: "Grandma, you live here?"
Ning Wan turned around and saw Xu Xiufeng, her eyebrows curving into a slight smile: "Yes, I live on the 6th floor. Sorry for disturbing you with my moving today."
"No, no, not at all," Xu Xiufeng said with a smile. "Is there anything I can help you with?"
"It's alright, I don't have much stuff. Besides, I have people to do the work."
Watching the people moving things up and down the stairs, Xu Xiufeng couldn't help but feel surprised: "Aren't these your children? Where are your family and relatives? Why are you moving out to live alone?"
When talking about her family, Ning Wan's eyes dimmed slightly.
She lowered her head: "I'm looking for someone, but he's lost, I can't find him..."
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