Gu Qingqiu's death caused an uproar in all walks of life, and everyone expressed their regret. A young, beautiful, and successful woman fell at the peak of her career.
Some unscrupulous marketing accounts even started publishing articles claiming that Xiao Yiming was a jinx to his wives. Xiao Yiming's team was furious and prepared to sue, but Xiao Yiming stopped them because he felt they were right.
After Gu Qingqiu left, Xiao Yiming became completely dejected. He stopped accepting any work and spent his days holed up at home. Even when the Oscars announced that he had won Best Actor, he didn't go to the awards ceremony to accept the award. After all, "awards ceremony" had become a taboo word for him.
Xiao's parents were very worried that something might have happened to Xiao Yiming, so they didn't dare to say anything, hoping that time would ease his sadness. But three whole years have passed, and Xiao Yiming is still in a dejected state.
Finally, Xiao's father lost his temper and, ignoring Xiao's mother's attempts to stop him, slapped Xiao Yiming. "Look at yourself! Do you think Xiao Qiu would be happy to see you like this? If she saw you like this, do you think she would still like you?"
These words must have touched a nerve with Xiao Yiming, because he suddenly perked up, shaved, tidied his hair, and started to dress formally.
Xiao Yiming did a lot of charity work in his and Gu Qingqiu's names, and even sponsored the TV drama awards ceremony in Gu Qingqiu's name. However, commemorating Gu Qingqiu is a traditional event every year at this time.
He no longer actively appeared in public, but instead retreated behind the scenes to do some investment projects, of course, each time in the name of Gu Qingqiu and him.
Five more years passed, and even Xiao's mother helplessly advised, "I know you're deeply in love, but Xiao Qiu has been gone for so many years. It's time for you to come out. You're almost forty years old, and it's time for you to settle down and start a family!"
"Settled down?" Xiao Yiming looked puzzled and raised the ring on his ring finger. "Didn't I already settle down a long time ago?"
After hesitating for a long time, Xiao's mother finally let out a helpless sigh.
Time did not diminish Gu Qingqiu's influence on Xiao Yiming; on the contrary, it made Xiao Yiming fall deeper and deeper into it. He dared not watch programs or reports related to Gu Qingqiu, dared not recall her words, and over time, he even forgot what she looked like. But he still remembered how much he loved her.
Sometimes Xiao Yiming would wonder if Gu Qingqiu was just a dream. If it were a dream, that would be great. But every time he woke up, he would still cry. He missed her, he really missed her. If it was a dream, he didn't want to wake up.
Xiao's parents had gradually given up trying to persuade Xiao Yiming. Since they had money, they simply moved abroad to avoid seeing him.
Twenty years passed in this way. Xiao's parents died in a car accident. Xiao Yiming rarely traveled far from home in all these years, except to attend his parents' funeral abroad.
At this moment, Xiao Yiming's hair was completely white, but he had no intention of dyeing it black. Instead, he silently looked at the photo of his parents on the tombstone. He was even a little envious because his parents had died together and were buried together. He also wanted to die and be buried with Gu Qingqiu.
Someone recognized the somewhat weathered Xiao Yiming and wanted to go up and greet him, but to their surprise, Xiao Yiming smiled and spoke gently to the air beside him.
Driven by curiosity, the man took a few more steps forward, only to hear Xiao Yiming call out "wife" to the air beside him, and then mutter to himself. He was immediately terrified, realizing that Xiao Yiming had become so eccentric. No wonder no one dared to associate with him anymore.
After his parents died, Xiao Yiming became even more lonely. He stayed in his room every day, unconsciously turning the ring on his ring finger and talking to the air around him.
Sometimes Xiao Yiming felt that the world was really unfair. Why did the people around him always leave because of accidents, while he had to spend the rest of his life in loneliness? He wanted to die, but he unintentionally remembered what Gu Qingqiu had told him.
She said that if you commit suicide, you will not enter the cycle of reincarnation and there will be no rebirth.
He didn't want it to be like this. He still wanted to see Gu Qingqiu, even in the next life, the life after that, or even further into the future.
I wonder if Gu Qingqiu has been reincarnated yet? Has she fallen in love with someone else? Will she love another man as much as she loved herself?
It's okay, he will find Gu Qingqiu, but after several lifetimes, he will make her fall in love with him again.
Xiao Yiming's gaze became obsessive and stubborn. He kissed the ring on his hand reverently and whispered, "I will come to find you."
...
Gu Qingqiu returned to the standby space station in the blink of an eye. Fortunately, she returned in a conscious state this time, and did not feel much pain in her body or mind. However... she missed Xiao Yiming a little.
Biting her lip lightly, with slightly red eyes, Gu Qingqiu tried hard to hold back her tears.
Male Protagonist System: [Host, cry if you want to. Crying is the best way to release emotions. Or you can use the Forget-Me-Not herb if you need it.]
Gu Qingqiu: […Could you please tell me about the settlement details from the previous world first?]
Male Protagonist System: [Okay, the results of the previous world are as follows: World Difficulty: D-rank, Gold Coins: 500, Life Points: 165 days. Please confirm.]
Gu Qingqiu: [Confirmed, the health points awarded this time were quite generous.]
Male Protagonist System: [That's because the host left decisively after completing the mission, preventing any further complications. Do you still need the Forget-Me-Not Grass?]
Gu Qingqiu: [I still want to... I still feel really bad.]
Male Protagonist System: [Received. Item purchased for host: Forget-Me-Not Grass. Gold coins consumed: 4399. Current remaining gold coins: 1502.]
Gu Qingqiu: [Pfft, if I get a low-level world again next time, I'm afraid I won't even be able to afford the Forget-Me-Not Herb.]
Male Protagonist System: [Host, it's best to learn how to regulate your emotions yourself. Although the Forget-Me-Not herb is effective, it can easily lead to dependence, and over time, one will lose the ability to regulate their emotions independently.]
Gu Qingqiu: [I understand, thank you.]
Male Protagonist System: [Will it still teleport you, host, when there's one minute left in your standby rest period, just like before?]
Gu Qingqiu: [Wait, I suddenly realized, does the system shop sell other items besides Forget-Me-Not Grass?]
Male Protagonist System: [Yes, what items does the host need?]
Gu Qingqiu: [You might as well ask me what I can afford.]
Male Protagonist System: [Sleeping pills: 500 gold coins per bottle; Anesthetic: 1000 gold coins per bottle; Disposable tracker: 1500 gold coins each. Host, do you need any?]
Gu Qingqiu: 【…Never mind, forget I asked.】
Male Protagonist System: [Okay, then host, get some rest and keep up the good work in the next world.]
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