"Why should I!" Gu Changge retorted, "Do you even know what kind of background I have? I'm a shoo-in for the lead role! What do I lack that gives me the right to collaborate?"
"Does the protagonist's character need to benefit from national policies?" Shi Yin retorted. "The protagonist is so powerful, why doesn't he go out and start his own business?"
Gu Changge fell silent.
"Yin, Sister Yin!"
The door was pushed open, and Lin Beiyue rushed in, panting, followed by Nan Zhu. However, compared to Lin Beiyue's disheveled state, Nan Zhu appeared much more composed, with not even a bead of sweat on his forehead.
"Come on, Lin Beiyue, show me what a protagonist's setup looks like." Shi Yin waved her hand.
"Huh? Me?" Lin Beiyue was stunned. She pointed to herself, dumbfounded: "Me? The main character?"
You flatter me! Which protagonist gets completely crushed by someone else? I'm the protagonist in your eyes!
“She said she has the main character setup.” Shi Yin pointed to Gu Changge, who was tied up like a crab on the sofa: “Show her.”
Lin Beiyue then noticed Gu Changge on the sofa. Upon closer inspection, she was immediately shocked: "Wow, who has such professional bondage skills? A pro."
The crowd, suddenly struck by the car's design, were completely bewildered: "?"
Is this the key point?
"What are you talking about?" Shi Yin said speechlessly, "What have you been watching every night?"
"Ahem, nothing, nothing!" Lin Beiyue immediately cleared her throat in a serious manner, and then disappeared from the spot.
Gu Changge's eyes widened. This person also has a spatial ability?
The next moment, Lin Beiyue appeared in front of Gu Changge. With his left hand, he pointed a Gatling gun at Gu Changge. However, the Gatling gun was a bit heavy. When the idea was successful, Lin Beiyue's arms sank, and he almost dropped the gun on the ground.
Gu Changge: "!"
What function is this?
"How come a gun's ability usage level is already at level 5?" Shi Yin's focus wasn't on that. She frowned slightly, looking somewhat dissatisfied: "Can you visualize artillery fire now?"
"Uh, not really for now." Lin Beiyue silently looked away, not daring to meet Shi Yin's gaze: "Last time, I was only halfway through conceiving the idea, and it was already at 8th gear, but it was abruptly stopped."
"Now the expert team has changed my strategy. They want me to first design me into melee weapons and give me basic training." Lin Beiyue's voice grew softer as she spoke: "They said we shouldn't rush things, but rather master all the melee weapons first..."
“That’s fine too.” Shi Yin thought for a moment and agreed.
Gu Changge, who was ignored: "..."
"Still think you're the main character?" Shi Yin kicked the sofa. "We still have six systems, we've found two hundred reborn individuals, and over a hundred prophets."
"I was wrong." Gu Changge was dejected, having suffered the biggest blow of her life.
"Join the country?" Shi Yin continued to ask.
"Join." Gu Changge silently shed tears. Her dream of being the protagonist hadn't even lasted a week before it was shattered into pieces.
"Okay, let's register this afternoon. Go directly to the Shadow Squad." Shi Yin nodded: "The meteorite will arrive in a week, and you'll come with me."
"Me?" Gu Changge was starting to doubt himself: "Don't you have six systems, several of which have higher configurations than mine?"
"No, you are also a protagonist, and there are some things only you can do." Shi Yin said calmly, "This time, only you can assist me in dealing with the meteorite."
Gu Changge's eyes lit up: "Really?"
Shi Yin: "Really."
It's true that only you can provide me with assistance, but whether I provide assistance or not doesn't really matter.
"What is your definition of a protagonist? Invincible? A king of one region?" Shi Yin came up behind Gu Changge and slowly untied the ropes from his body. "Or is it saving the people, shining brightly in your own position, and doing what only you can do?"
“Gu Changge, you are irreplaceable, that’s why I came to find you.” Shi Yin leaned close to Gu Changge’s ear and whispered, “Out of hundreds of people, why did I only look for you and not others? Of course, it’s because you are the most special. How many people can be like you, with a space, rebirth, and dual superpowers?”
Lin Beiyue, who was watching the show from the sidelines: "?"
These words sound so familiar; it's like Shion said something similar to her.
"I... I don't know if I can do it." Gu Changge said with some frustration, "Some of my team members have sacrificed their lives. I am the person most responsible. I can't even protect the people in my own team."
“You don’t need to know, you just need to believe.” Shi Yin patted Gu Changge’s shoulder: “Only the protagonist needs to go through hardships. You are so special, you just need an opportunity.”
"Really?" Gu Changge looked up, her eyes brimming with tears.
Shi Yin: "Of course."
It's a lie.
Gu Changge was clearly invigorated; his eyes lit up.
Nan Zhu silently looked away; he couldn't bear to look any longer, or he would burst out laughing.
Lin Beiyue was completely bewildered. She felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't figure out what it was.
This process seems so familiar.
After returning, Gu Changge understood why he hadn't kept up with the country's pace.
Gu Changge's city was among the later relocations. On this day, Gu Changge and Shi Yin had just returned to Beijing when she received a relocation notice for their neighborhood on her phone.
No wonder the community asked everyone to pack up their belongings this month; it turns out it was for relocation? They hid it so well, a last-minute move?
"To prevent these people from carrying valuables," Nan Zhu explained in a low voice, "valuables take up space, but people are subconsciously reluctant to part with their valuables."
Gu Changge suddenly remembered that there were two gold necklaces at home, and they had just been lost!
So heartbreaking...
“Miss Gu, gold and money will be the most useless things in the future.” Nan Zhu comforted her softly: “Money, gold, silver, jade and such things are not even as good as smashing them up and eating a mud meal.”
"Of course I know." Gu Changge took a deep breath.
But it still hurts so much. All the things my parents worked so hard to build up over half their lives are now worthless. They're worthless except for emotional value like longing!
"It's because many people think like you that we made this decision." Lin Beiyue is a girl, only a little older than Gu Changge, and they get along quite well. "Since it's under the guise of fleeing, most people will only bring food and other supplies. Making this decision at the last minute will also leave many people without time to take those things."
"What if some people just can't bear to part with it?" Gu Changge asked.
"Then starve to death." Shi Yin's voice drifted over: "The warnings about abandoning valuables and taking supplies have all been sent out. If you don't listen, you'll starve to death."
Gu Changge scrolled up and, sure enough, found the advice: do not bring valuables, and bring enough water and food.
"So, what do you want me to do?" Gu Changge asked curiously. "I can help you clean up the meteorite."
"Hmm..." Actually, it's fine if I don't help, I just want to find a way to praise you a couple of times.
Shi Yin certainly couldn't say that. Gu Changge was indeed somewhat useful, the only difference being that he saved her some effort.
"Your enhanced ability can amplify the effect of the ability. I will protect the entire country while shattering the meteorite. You just need to assist me."
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