Chapter 36
Teacher-student relationship
Seeing the anger flash across Wei Jiangxue's face, 233 hurriedly explained: "[It's not that you're dreaming! It's that this method really is a dream! We can use illegal means to alter dreams, recreating Mi Rui'an's past while she sleeps! That way, you, host, can see everything you want to see.]"
I almost thought 233 was scolding Wei Jiangxue for her wishful thinking: 【...Oh, so how exactly does it work?】
[System 233: You just need to fall asleep normally, and I will help you connect to your dreams. However, you might not remember your mission, me, or Mi Rui'an in your dreams. You must stay true to your beliefs, remember what you want to do, and don't get lost in your dreams, otherwise I will have to use special means to wake you up.]
Special methods? Wei Jiangxue realized that things were not simple.
As if to answer her confusion, 233 continued: "This is the first time I've let you enter my dream, so I'll observe Mi Rui'an's brainwave signals and try to choose a simple dream for you. The content might not be what you want to see, but becoming familiar with dreams will be beneficial. Later, I'll use some methods to guide Mi Rui'an, and she'll be able to take you to see her past."
Wei Jiangxue nodded upon hearing this, and did not ask any further questions. She decided to follow 233's arrangement and try the first, simpler dream.
She was genuinely curious about what kind of environment could produce someone like Mi Rui'an.
Against the backdrop of white noise, Wei Jiangxue slowly closed her eyes.
*
"Mi Rui'an, the teacher wants to see you..."
In the bright and clean classroom, Wei Jiangxue found herself sitting on the podium, with a few wisps of breeze passing through, making it very cool.
In front of her stood a girl in a uniform skirt, with bright eyes and white teeth, leaning against the podium with a smile.
"Teacher Wei, tell me, why did you call me here?"
Hearing her flippant tone, Wei Jiangxue couldn't help but frown.
She didn't seem to like the way the child named Mi Rui'an addressed her as "teacher." The serious teacher-student relationship became ambiguous and dangerous because of the way the other person spoke.
But this wasn't what puzzled Wei Jiangxue the most. What she wanted to explore even more was that Wei Jiangxue's memory was very vague. She didn't remember why she became a teacher, nor did she remember having any contact with Mi Rui'an.
Even… Wei Jiangxue looked at Mi Rui'an, who had boldly changed her posture and winked playfully at Wei Jiangxue: “What are you thinking about, Teacher Wei?”
Wei Jiangxue stared blankly at Mi Ruian's flawless, lotus-like face.
For some reason, she always felt that she shouldn't be able to see things so clearly.
Thinking of this, Wei Jiangxue couldn't help but chuckle. Was she confused? Why did she talk as if she were blind?
A magnified face appeared before Wei Jiangxue's eyes; it was Mi Rui'an.
Even at such close range, this person's beauty was flawless. Wei Jiangxue was momentarily stunned, leaning back, unaccustomed to the other person's sudden closeness.
Mi Rui'an, however, looked resentful, as if Wei Jiangxue had bullied her.
"Hey, you made me wear my high school uniform and play teacher-student role-playing with you, and now you're just standing there spacing out. Tell me, is this appropriate?"
Mi Rui'an scolded her without any politeness, tapping Wei Jiangxue's chest with her finger. Although there was clothing between them, the itching sensation seemed to have taken root in Wei Jiangxue's heart, making it impossible for her to ignore.
Wei Jiangxue grabbed Mi Rui'an's mischievous fingers, her face full of suspicion, and her voice rose with surprise: "You said I...invited you to play that teacher-student game?"
The word made Wei Jiangxue too ashamed to say it aloud, and she vaguely sought an answer from Mi Rui'an.
Mi Rui'an raised her chin, her expression arrogant: "That's right, otherwise why would I have turned down all those things? Wasn't it all to be with you! And yet, you turn your back on me in the blink of an eye. What, are you trying to pin everything on me?"
Mi Rui'an suddenly looked at Wei Jiangxue seriously, reached out and put her arm around the back of Wei Jiangxue's head, brushed aside her bangs, and their foreheads touched.
Wei Jiangxue heard Mi Rui'an mutter to herself, "Strange, she doesn't have a fever? I thought she was delirious from the heat... No, I should still go to the hospital for a checkup, I'm worried."
“No need to go to the hospital,” Wei Jiangxue said, breaking free from Mi Rui’an’s grasp and taking a few steps back with the stool she was on, moving away from her. “I feel fine, but I might be missing some memories. I don’t think I know you. At first, I thought you were my student, but it seems I was wrong. Meanwhile, you act like you know me very well. May I ask, what is our relationship?”
The two stared at each other, their eyes wide open.
Mi Rui'an slowly stood up straight, crossed her arms, and said, "Indeed, you should go to the hospital to have your brain checked."
What Mi Rui'an said next completely overturned Wei Jiangxue's understanding—
"Your name is Wei Jiangxue. You are the child my family adopted, my little follower, my playmate, and also my lover."
We've shared a bed since we were four, worn each other's clothes, and shared all our toys. We went to kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school together, and even went to the same university. Then I confessed my feelings, and you said yes. After graduation, you proposed to me, and I said yes. We're now legally partners, and even this morning, we kissed each other and told each other 'I love you.'
You're telling me now that you've lost your memory? You've forgotten me?
I know every sensitive spot on your body, I know how you like to kiss me, I know what you like to eat, and I even know how you like me to call you in bed...
I personally helped you choose and style your clothes. The rings we wear were also designed by you yourself. On our wedding day, you put them on my finger and said, "I'll love you forever..."
Mi Rui'an recounted their past one by one, while Wei Jiangxue became more and more confused as she listened.
Did she really do those things? Why does she have no memory of them at all?
Her clothing style didn't suit Wei Jiangxue's taste, and the ring on her hand was definitely there...
What should we do? This person named Mi Rui'an makes a reasonable argument. Could it be that, as she says, she and Mi Rui'an were childhood sweethearts with a deep affection for each other, established their relationship as soon as they entered university, and got married right after graduation?
Wei Jiangxue didn't think she had such a fiery personality, but when Mi Rui'an opened her phone and pulled up all the photos in her album, including intimate photos in her private album, she was surprised.
She completely gave up any thoughts of doubt.
Wei Jiangxue, her face flushed, told Mi Rui'an to turn off her phone and stop showing her those photos. Then her mind started racing: Had those two gone that far before?
Why do you even have to film their expressions at that moment?!
But... Wei Jiangxue had to admit that Mi Rui'an did look... very alluring.
Her eyes, which always exuded an air of pride, were filled with tears, and the corners of her eyes were red, contrasting with the pinkness on her cheeks, making people always want to tease her.
However, Wei Jiangxue, who considers herself a good student, would never do that.
Although, judging from the evidence provided by Mi Rui'an, she had done it many times and had become more and more proficient in it.
"Well... um, calm down first, don't be angry. I didn't want to lose my memory either, but I really can't remember, including what you said about wanting to play the teacher-student game. But since you've proven our relationship, I'll definitely take responsibility. I promise I'll try my best to regain my memory, okay?" Wei Jiangxue carefully negotiated with Mi Rui'an, afraid that the other party would suddenly lose her temper.
After all, some of the information Wei Jiangxue could obtain indicated that Mi Rui'an was a rich young lady born with a silver spoon in her mouth, who grew up pampered and supported by trust funds.
Such a person is bound to be unable to tolerate the slightest grievance.
Subconsciously, Wei Jiangxue didn't want to see Mi Rui'an show any sadness or grief.
After realizing this thought, Wei Jiangxue even came up with a lame joke for herself—would this count as, "I love you so much that even if I lose my memory, I still hope you are happy"?
If you lose your memory, what love can you possibly have left?
Wei Jiangxue always believed that human emotions are built up from the time and energy spent. Forgetting her past with Mi Rui'an meant that all her previous efforts had vanished in an instant.
This is unfair to both Mi Rui'an and Wei Jiangxue.
"Okay, but you have to compensate me in some way, right?" Mi Rui'an beckoned with her finger, and when she saw Wei Jiangxue coming over hesitantly, she secretly curved her lips into a smile.
"What do you want?" Wei Jiangxue had a feeling that there was a trap set by Mi Rui'an ahead, but she still took a step forward.
"I was just getting into character, and you've already dragged me back to reality. Anyway, there's no rush to get your head checked out at the hospital right now, so why don't we keep acting?"
Mi Rui'an rested her chin on her hand with great interest, seemingly lost in her fantasy.
"No, this won't do!" Wei Jiangxue shook her head vigorously, resisting the suggestion from head to toe.
When Mi Rui'an saw her refuse, her expression changed instantly. She pouted and looked so aggrieved that she was about to cry at any moment: "You said you would do whatever I wanted when we got married!"
"How about we find something more convenient? I'm having trouble getting too close to other people right now..." As soon as she said this, Wei Jiangxue saw that Mi Rui'an's tears were about to fall.
Oh no, it seems these words have made Mi Rui'an even angrier.
She was still racking her brains, trying to figure out how to appease the young lady, when Mi Rui'an exploded: "What do you mean? You're disgusted with me?"
“It’s not that I’m disgusted…” Wei Jiangxue said awkwardly.
The next second, Mi Rui'an pulled her shirt collar back up.
The lips felt a warm, moist touch, with a hint of rose fragrance.
Wei Jiangxue's eyes widened, her face flushed so hot it could fry an egg.
When Mi Rui'an released her, panting, Wei Jiangxue had completely lost her mind.
"What?" Mi Rui'an gave Wei Jiangxue a provocative smile. "You dare to dislike me? I'll make sure you can't say anything unpleasant until you accept all of me. What's this called, desensitization therapy?"
Seeing that Mi Rui'an was about to kiss her again, Wei Jiangxue was so frightened that she backed away: "I don't dislike you—"
She forgot that the stool she was sitting on was an old-fashioned square stool that was very easy to lose balance. With just a slight twist, the stool and she fell backward.
Wei Jiangxue reached out in terror, trying to avoid falling. But her fingertips merely brushed against Mi Rui'an's outstretched hand before she uncontrollably plummeted backward—
Wei Jiangxue opened her eyes, only to find nothing in front of her.
The dream is over.
[Author's Note]
I'm going on vacation for the next few days, so I'll have to take a break from the extra chapters for the 2k nutrient solution. I'll make up for it as soon as my trip is over [pity].
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