by the lake
When Lu Yin awoke from the system again, she found herself standing by a tranquil lake. The water shimmered, reflecting the shadows of the two of them. A system notification sounded in her ear: "Fluctuations in user Lan Yi's life energy detected. Activation of the 'Lakeside Protocol' is recommended—by completing designated tasks, you can increase affinity and stabilize your lifespan."
On the system interface, a flashing icon reads: "Task 1: Recreate the scene of your first encounter by the lake to gain 15% favorability."
Lu Yin's fingertips trembled slightly as she recalled the first time they held hands here two years ago. Lan Yi, wearing a white shirt, stood under the willow tree, sunlight filtering through the leaves and falling on him like a painting. Now, he sat in a wheelchair, his fingers unable to fully straighten due to ALS.
"Do you remember this place?" Lu Yin asked softly, her fingers gently tracing across his palm.
Lan Yi's lips curled up slightly as she gestured in sign language: "I remember you said the color of the lake water resembled my eyes."
A system notification sounded: "Task completed. Gained 15% favorability. Lan Yi's health increased by 5%."
Next, they completed all the tasks: launching paper boats on the lake, carving names on stones, kissing in the sunset... With each task completed, Lu Yin's favorability increased by 10%, while Lan Yi's health remained stable at 50%.
"User Lan Yi's life energy has been detected to be stable."
Favorability ratings cycle endlessly.
The system core code 'Eternal Symbiosis' has been activated:
Love is not about consumption, but about creation.
She understands.
The system suddenly issued an alert: "A crack has been detected between the real world and the data space. Immediate return is recommended."
Lu Yin's pupils contracted sharply as she saw Lan Yi's figure gradually blurring in the lake's reflection. She grabbed his hand, her voice trembling slightly, "Don't go, we haven't finished yet."
Lan Yi's lips curled up slightly as he gestured in sign language: "I've been waiting for you, waiting for you to truly understand."
The system interface suddenly cracked open, and Lu Yin found herself standing by a lake in the real world. Lan Yi's wheelchair was parked beside her, and he smiled as he handed her a note: "We fulfilled our promise at the amusement park."
Lu Yin's tears fell again. She suddenly realized that the real strategy was never one-way—from the moment she entered the system, Lan Yi had already been weaving the most perfect ending for her in the real world with his life.
When Lu Yin woke up from the system again, she found herself lying on the grass by the lake, next to Lan Yi in his wheelchair. He smiled and gestured in sign language: "You're awake."
"User Lan Yi's life energy has been detected to be stable."
Favorability ratings cycle endlessly.
The system core code 'Eternal Symbiosis' has been activated:
Love is not the end, but the beginning.
Lu Yin suddenly saw that all the planets in his emotional galaxy began to revolve around that new planet.
She knew that their story had only just begun.
During the final task by the lake, the system provided the following prompt:
"The exchange of favorability and life points is essentially a game of love and redemption."
When one party is willing to give everything for the other.
The transaction itself would lose its meaning.
Because of love, it has long transcended data.
Lu Yin suddenly realized that the real strategy was never about exchanging favorability for life points, but about creating new life with love. And the lakeside was the starting point for their creation of new life.
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