Chapter 126 Preparing to Propose
"Don't worry about that. I will try my best to protect her." His eyes shone brightly. He didn't understand love before, but after meeting Manman, he finally realized how happy it was to have someone to protect.
Whenever he felt bored, seeing Manman would make the bored feeling disappear. As long as he thought of her, it was like soaking in a honey pot. Her every move and every word affected his mood.
He liked Manman, and this feeling filled his heart.
Now is the time, he wants to propose to her. Grandma Qu's remarks yesterday made him realize that he cannot lose her. Life is already so difficult, and he finally meets someone he likes, he must hold on to her. He cannot give up on her because of his cowardice, and he cannot make her sad because of the uncertainty of the future.
His expression was firm, and Qin Muxue seemed to be infected by him, feeling his strong determination.
"If I have done anything wrong to her, you can punish me as you wish. I won't have any complaints."
Qin Muxue raised the corner of her mouth, "I believe you."
"Manman and I were classmates in junior high school. She really suffered a lot. You know how her uncle and aunt treated her in the past. You also know that when you were still parallel in the last life, she suffered a lot. In order to save me, she died miserably. At that time, I swore that if there was an afterlife, I would protect her well. I was reborn and I still have a chance to make it up to her, so I can't bear to see her suffer even a little bit. I know you are also a reliable person. I have seen everything these days. I will leave everything to you!" There was relief in her eyes, and she solemnly explained everything to him.
"I understand. Don't worry. I will never make the same mistake again, nor will I become a person like that scumbag. I don't have a white moonlight either. Manman is my first love and my last lover."
"Okay." Qin Muxue patted his shoulder. She had a lot of things in her mind, but she didn't know how to say them for a moment.
The only thing she hoped for was Manman's happiness. She could also see that Manman liked him very much. Qu Yanbai's character and appearance were both pretty good, and he was obedient to Manman. Grandma Qu was like their real grandmother, and he didn't have any messy, extreme relatives.
It's the end of the world now, and we can't make any excessive demands. Besides, they lack nothing. Whatever Manman wants, she will prepare it for her.
"Now you can tell me how I should propose, right?"
"I still admire you for that. Even though you're a straight man, at least you knew to ask me."
She stroked her chin and thought for a while. Manman once said that they were from a coastal city and hoped that their future lover would propose to her on the beach.
But now this is a really difficult task for them. Qin Muxue suddenly had an idea. It is impossible in reality, but it is possible in the virtual world. Sheng Xingyuan's equipment can be borrowed for use.
"I have an idea, but I still need your cooperation."
Sheng Xingyuan has been immersed in research recently and has no time to care about Qin Muxue. Qin Muxue greeted him.
"What are you going to do with this?"
"There is no ocean in the real world, but the original Xuanwu City exists in the virtual world you created. I want to set it up in it, and then..." Qin Muxue told Sheng Xingyuan all her thoughts.
Although he was a man obsessed with research, he was willing to help. "I have one condition."
"What conditions?"
"I must also witness this sacred moment."
"That will definitely be no problem." Qin Muxue breathed a sigh of relief.
Sheng Xingyuan began to modify the program and add some props to the virtual world, but Qin Muxue and Qu Yanbai still had to prepare the scene themselves.
"The props are ready. It's up to you to decide how to transform them."
Everything in the virtual world is very real, so Qin Muxue is not worried about the user experience.
When she brought Qu Yanbai here, Qu Yanbai felt very strange, "What is this for? Is this what you thought of?"
"You'll know once you come in."
After entering the virtual world, Qu Yanbai was also surprised. For a moment he thought he had come to another world, where the beach, the ocean, and the sunshine were all within reach, and he could even feel the real touch.
"This is the city where we originally lived. Manman once told me that she hoped her lover could propose to her by the sea."
Qu Yanbai suddenly realized, "You want me to propose here?"
"Yes, this place holds many of our memories. I plan to decorate the beach, and then I will find a way to bring her in. The proposal will be left to you."
Qu Yanbai nodded. It was his first time here and he almost thought that this was the real world. Manman would surely be even more surprised after she came in. The soft sand, the blue sky, the slightly fishy sea breeze, and the endless waves. Manman would probably be happy looking at these!
They decorated the place by the sea, and Qin Muxue made a huge heart with pink roses.
Qu Yanbai was playing with balloons, one by one, pink heart balloons. I'm sure Manman will like them very much.
They also hired some passers-by in the virtual world. Just like in the real world, you can hire people to work as long as you pay money and agree on the salary.
Qin Muxue made a plan. Qu Yanbai was unsure at first, "Will it be a little strange?"
"It's not surprising. Manman likes pink and girly dolls. Trust me, I won't be wrong." She patted Qu Yanbai's shoulder confidently, "Come on, young man. I've helped you a lot."
"Well... okay, I'll give it a try."
They spent several days setting up the game, and were very secretive the entire day in order to prevent Manman from finding out.
Manman and Shi Yan both noticed something unusual, especially Shi Yan's possessiveness was very strong now. Qin Muxue refused to tell him the truth no matter what, so he could only follow them secretly to see what they were doing.
Only after seeing the virtual device did he ask in a deep voice, "What are you going to do?"
Qin Muxue saw that he had discovered it, so she no longer concealed it and had to explain it to him, "The most important thing is, you can't tell Manman."
Shi Yan lowered his head dejectedly. Apart from communicating with Qin Muxue, he had not communicated with anyone else here. How could he possibly tell Manman these things?
"I won't tell you." He turned his head awkwardly, "It's just that I want to see this world, too. Is that okay?"
"Sure, we're in need of a laborer, come and help!"
There are several sets of virtual equipment, which are enough even if there are more people. There are still many things that need help, so it is a good opportunity to pull Shi Yan over as well.
Shi Yan felt inexplicably happy in his heart, and he was worried about Qu Yanbai and Qin Muxue being alone together, even in the virtual world. He had to keep an eye on them.
Only when he is with Qin Muxue can he feel at ease and not feel so cruel.
The three of them entered the virtual world. Everything was half ready. The props were ready. Now the main thing was to arrange routes for the hired people.
When Shi Yan comes, he can help.
"By the way, after it's done, it will be exactly eight o'clock in the evening, and then you can walk to this open-air restaurant. This is the best place to watch the fireworks."
"After you described it like that, I'm starting to look forward to it."
Qu Yanbai imagined the scene of the two of them looking at the gorgeous fireworks not far away and making promises to each other, and he couldn't help but get excited.
"Once you make the gesture, the fireworks will start setting off immediately! Let's wait and see!"
Qin Muxue gave Shi Yan a set of doll costumes, which was a pink bear. He asked curiously, "What is this? Do you want me to wear this?"
"Well, since you're here to help, you must help pass it on. This is the clothes you wear when you do the mission. Make sure you don't take the wrong route and bring Manman to this location on the beach!"
Shi Yan nodded as if he understood. It turned out that girls liked these things. If he were to propose to her, could he also use this method?
He was shocked by his own thoughts. Looking at Qin Muxue's profile, he felt a little shy. How could he have such an unrealistic idea?
Regardless of whether Qin Muxue likes him or not, he is a murderer, how could he have a weakness like her? Shi Yan was still thinking about it, and Qin Muxue had already waved her hand in front of him who was in a daze.
"Do you remember what I just said?"
He answered honestly: "I remember."
"That's good." She smiled brightly, with a hint of anticipation in her heart. She wondered what expression Manman would have at that time.
These things cannot be achieved in the real world, and even if they can be achieved, they are quite difficult. But in the game, everything seems much simpler.
Moreover, the plan she came up with was so perfect that no girl could refuse it.
Tomorrow is the day for the proposal, and Qin Muxue made a video using the photos she had taken of Manman before, which can be regarded as her thoughts and blessings.
"Manman, you must be happy!"
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At dinner time, Manman served the food, squinted at the three people, and asked with a little suspicion: "Where have you been these days? You are so mysterious, is there some conspiracy?"
Qu Yanbai waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no, how could I dare to hide something from you!" He looked at Qin Muxue with a look for help.
"Oh, recently, Professor Sheng has an experiment for us to help with, so we are a little busy."
"Didn't you say we were having a holiday? You guys have been working hard, always coming back so late. Come on and eat more!" Manman was thinking about them while picking up food for them.
Qu Yanbai couldn't bear it and was about to say something, but Qin Muxue stepped hard on him under the table, "You are..." Then he thought of Manman and could only endure the pain and smile.
"What's wrong? You look weird. Yan Bai, are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to take a look at you?" Manman reached out and was about to touch his forehead.
"I'm fine." He stuffed a few mouthfuls of rice into his mouth guiltily.
He was not a man who would lie, especially when facing Manman, so he had to finish his meal in a hurry, "After you finish your meal, leave the dishes for me to wash when I come back. I have something to do first."
Manman looked at his departing back with disappointment and sat down next to Qin Muxue. "Do you think he dislikes me? Is he fed up with me? Otherwise, why would he be so cold recently?"
Qin Muxue almost spit out the chicken soup in her mouth. If she continued like this, it would backfire. She should come and give some help.
"How is that possible? He must have been tired during the day. Don't think too much. Qu Yanbai is not that kind of person."
"Aren't all men like this? Some are obsessed with their first love, while others are easily bored with the old and love the new." Thinking of past experiences, Manman always felt a little scared.
Qin Muxue explained helplessly: "What kind of person is Qu Yanbai? Don't you know it in your heart? You have been together for so long, but you can't see it. He likes you very much. I, an outsider, can see it at once. He also cares about your feelings. You, don't let your imagination run wild."
"Okay, I understand, Xiaoxue." Although she said this, Manman was still very worried. She planned to wait for Qu Yanbai to come back and then ask him about it.
After Qin Muxue and Shi Yan finished their meal, she sent Shi Yan back to his dormitory. Shi Yan looked at the unfamiliar dormitory and looked at Qin Muxue eagerly, "Xiaoxue, can I live with you?"
"No." She refused firmly.
It turned out that he was injured, so she let him live in her dormitory. Now he is well, and after her observation for some time, Shi Yan seems to be more and more abnormal. Every time, she can feel a burning gaze staring at her, and there is no one else around her except Shi Yan. She is really scared that he will suddenly kill her one day. If she lets the person who once wanted to kill her stay in the same room with her, isn't that courting death?
"Have a good rest, I'll come see you tomorrow."
"Okay." He said with disappointment in his tone.
After Qin Muxue left, Shi Yan looked at everything here that was unfamiliar, but the placement of some things was extremely consistent with his style, and he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
After lying on the bed, he tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. Maybe it was because he was not used to it, or maybe it was because he was anxious after leaving Qin Muxue. His dependence on her was increasing day by day. Is this really a good thing?
He even had the idea of spending his whole life with her. Shi Yan clenched his hands tightly, deciding not to have such unrealistic thoughts.
He squeezed his eyes shut and forced himself to sleep.
He said darkly: "Why not kill her and put an end to it all. You shouldn't have any worries in this world."
On the other hand, he said: "If you like someone, you should protect her silently without asking for anything in return. As long as you can stay by her side, you will be satisfied."
Shi Yan sat up and took a cold shower. His memory became clearer and clearer. The more he knew about his past, the more unbearable it became.
In the laboratory he entered during the day, he accidentally saw a file about himself. If he wanted to thoroughly understand his original self, he just needed to get that file.
It was easy for him to sneak into the laboratory. Taking advantage of the dark and windy night, he walked out of the room and came to the laboratory silently.
There was still light at the other end of the laboratory. Sheng Xingyuan was still doing research, but he didn't pay any attention to what was happening on Shi Yan's side.
Shi Yan's hands were shaking as he held the file. Did he really want to see it?
But his memory has gradually recovered. Even if he doesn't watch these, he will remember everything he did before. It is better to solve it now.
Shi Yan took it back to the room, flipped through the files, and looked at everything that was shocking. All his bloody memories were real, and the reality was that the memories were even more cruel.
Picking up the photos of the crime scene, he was shocked. The means were so cruel that it was no wonder he was called a murderer.
When he turned to the last page, he realized that he once knew that he would not live past the age of thirty, and he wanted to kill the person he once loved the most.
"Why, when I was in the most pain, you didn't come to see me and save me?"
"I really like you. You are my faith."
"But why don't you ever look at me? Your eyes are always on Liang Wai."
"I just hope that you can love me a little bit, even if it's just charity."
"You are just like those people. In your eyes, I may be as humble as an ant. I will kill those people one by one, including you..."
Shi Yan suddenly opened his eyes, and those lost memories came back to him instantly.
He once gave the most perfect interpretation of love turning into hate, but before he could do anything, he was killed by a man in black wearing a hoodie.
It rained heavily that night. He was covered in blood from the wounds he received from that man. The man was wearing a mask, so he could not see his appearance clearly. However, his voice and eyes were so familiar. "Who are you? We have no grudges against each other, so why are you trying to kill me?"
"If I don't kill you, she will die, so you must die." The mutant hands inserted into his own hands, and he pulled off the man's mask with force.
A familiar face appeared in front of him. His pupils dilated and his face was full of disbelief. "How could it be? How could it be..." Then he lost consciousness due to excessive blood loss.
But now he still clearly remembers the man's true appearance, it was clearly himself.
"I killed myself?" He stretched out his hand. The same power, the same appearance, the same voice. He was 100% sure that it was him.
His last words still echoed in Shi Yan's mind, "If I don't kill you, she will die, so you must die."
Who is the "she" he is talking about? And who is the man who looks exactly like him?
Knowing everything, he just felt exhausted. Those bloody memories told him that he really wanted to kill Qin Muxue.
The emotions that had been suppressed before became uncontrollable after knowing these things.
Qin Muxue opened Shi Yan's door and saw him staring at her blankly, "Xiaoxue, why are you here?"
"I came to bring you breakfast and asked you to come over to help. What's wrong with you? Why do you have such an expression?" Qin Muxue didn't react until she saw the familiar file book on the table.
"All your memories have been restored, right?" Her voice was not as gentle as usual, but rather a little cold.
"I'm sorry, Xiaoxue, I really might kill you." Once the killing gene awakens, it can no longer be suppressed. "I think I'm no longer suitable to stay by your side."
He put on his coat, and before Qin Muxue could blink, his figure had disappeared from the room.
Qin Muxue was in a heavy mood. If this guy left, it would pose a great threat to the base. He must be found as soon as possible. However, today was the day when Qu Yanbai was going to propose to Manman. Why did he wake up at this time?
Qin Muxue gritted her teeth and had no choice but to report the matter to Captain Wei, concealing some details and only explaining that Shi Yan was now very dangerous to the entire base and he had to be found.
Captain Wei promised her, "Don't worry, we will definitely find him."
"He is an experimental subject, and his emotions are very unstable. I hope we won't irritate him when we look for him. I have some important things to do right now. After I finish, I will go look for him with everyone else."
"Okay, go take care of your own business first!"
She did not tell Qu Yanbai about this matter for the time being, but instead helped him prepare everything as usual.
At noon, she brought Manman to the laboratory, saying that she needed her help. "I hope you can help us test the scenes in the virtual world."
Manman was very interested after hearing her explanation. Qin Muxue first let Manman enter the virtual world, and then let Qu Yanbai secretly lie on the virtual equipment. "Everything inside is ready. You just need to follow my instructions and complete it step by step."
"Aren't you going in? Where's Shi Yan? Why don't I see him coming to help?"
"This is your proposal, not mine, so do your best. If you ruin this proposal, I won't let you go."
"No, no, I will definitely finish it well."
When his consciousness entered the game, Qin Muxue's face darkened, "You must try your best." She also had to find Shi Yan's trace.
When Manman opened her eyes, she saw Phoenix Bay Plaza appearing in front of her. As a virtual character, she was wearing a pink princess dress and a crown on her head.
She looked incredulous, and everything around her seemed so real. "Have I returned to the old Xuanwu City?"
Before she could recover from her shock, a pink little bear suddenly came over, handed her a pink love balloon, and pointed her in the direction of Phoenix Bay.
"You mean for me to go there?"
The little bear nodded.
Manman walked for a while, and suddenly a pink tiger appeared and handed her a pink balloon.
She originally thought it was some game, so she took the balloons and walked in the direction they pointed. By the time she reached Phoenix Bay, she had eight balloons in her hand.
A person in a pink kitten costume came out, holding a bunch of pink roses in his hand. Manman was a little confused for a moment, "Is this an interesting game?"
The man was big and looked a little funny in the kitten costume. Manman was a little skeptical, but she didn't dare to believe it. How could Qu Yanbai appear here? Until the kitten took her to a field of pink heart-shaped roses, knelt on one knee, took off the hood, and she opened her eyes wide, "Qu Yanbai, why are you here?"
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