Finally, we looked at the beach.
When Lu Yin awoke from the system again, she found herself standing at the edge of the data space. There were no neon lights of shopping malls, no hustle and bustle of amusement parks, only a pure white void, much like the silhouette Lan Yi had left her on the day they broke up. A system notification sounded in her ear: "Fluctuations in user Lan Yi's life energy detected. It is recommended to activate the 'Final Agreement'—by completing the designated task, the data binding can be completely severed, but you must confront your deepest fears."
On the system interface, a flashing wave icon indicates: "Task 1: Complete the 'Seaside Farewell Ceremony' within 24 hours. Each 1% increase in favorability will consume 0.5% of Lan Yi's health."
Lu Yin's fingers trembled slightly. She remembered that last week by the lake, Lan Yi had used sign language: "I've been waiting for you, waiting for you to truly understand." Now, she finally understood that the real strategy was never about exchanging favorability for life points, but about facing each other with sincerity, even if it meant ending the relationship herself.
Lu Yin's tears fell again. She suddenly understood that the real strategy was never one-way—from the moment she transmigrated into the system, Lan Yi had already been weaving the most perfect deception for her in the real world, using his life as a shield. Now, she decided to use her remaining time to create an unforgettable memory for him, but she would no longer indulge him.
"I must stop liking this forever. It's a matter of respect for myself and for him, because my own feelings are very important. I really wanted to hit someone when I was deceived, but I can let go in the system now. It's a good thing for me, and the reality I'm tied to will also end."
Lu Yin's fingers trembled slightly. She suddenly remembered that last week by the lake, Lan Yi had used sign language: "I've been waiting for you, waiting for you to truly understand." Now, she finally understood that the real strategy was never about exchanging favor for life points, but about facing each other with sincerity, even if it meant letting go.
She took a deep breath and clicked confirm. The data space suddenly cracked open, and countless points of light surged out from Lan Yi's virtual image, converging into a band of light that tightly bound Lu Yin and Lan Yi together.
A system notification sounded: "The beach ceremony is complete. Affection level increased to 84%, and Lan Yi's health decreased to 42%."
During the final task of the farewell ceremony at the beach, Lu Yin finally uttered the words she had always kept hidden in her heart:
“Lan Yi, I will no longer indulge you. I will no longer indulge your betrayal, your ALS, or the affection you gained at the cost of your life. Because I know that love is not about indulgence, but about setting you free. Now, I choose to set you free.” She said.
Lan Yi's virtual image suddenly became real. He gently grasped Lu Yin's hand and gestured in sign language: "Lu Yin, I've been waiting for you, waiting for you to truly understand. Love isn't a constraint, but rather something that lets you fly. Now, I choose to let you fly." He was still so hypocritical.
Lu Yin's tears fell again. She suddenly understood that the real strategy was never to exchange affection for life points, but to face each other with sincerity, even if it meant letting go of each other's hands.
Outside the window, waves lapped against the beach, and in the distance, the sun was slowly rising on the horizon. Lu Yin knew that spring would eventually arrive, and this time, she would be the one who loved herself most.
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