Chapter 219 The 219th Day of the Beginning [First Update] (Usually...)
Day 219 of the story [First Update]
Yin Yu glanced at the neon sign at the park's main entrance one last time, a strange unease lingering in his heart.
But he hasn't quite figured out what it is yet.
He already knew why the signs had disappeared, and he also knew how to restore them. All he had to do was accept the task and complete it, and they would be restored to their original state, just like new.
Visitors did not react strongly to the changes to the park gate, perhaps because it still had one complete character left and the gate was far from being damaged. As a result, when Yin Yu reviewed the visitor feedback, most of them thought it was just a minor mistake in the renovation project.
Therefore, the operation of the amusement park should not be the reason for his strange and uneasy feelings.
What could it be?
Yin Yu realized that returning here and seeing the changes that had taken place had given him a clue that he had long forgotten and ignored. Even though he hadn't figured out exactly what it was, the various crises he had to deal with all this time and the instinctive intuition he had developed over the years in Guanshan were warning him.
"I can hear you thinking, very loudly." He Lianzhou lay down on Yin Yu's bed. They had returned to the house and, after washing up, were sprawled on the soft mattress. He gently squeezed Yin Yu's shoulder. "What are you thinking about?"
Hearing He Lianzhou's exaggerated and dramatic statement, Yin Yu rolled his eyes. He turned to He Lianzhou, frowned slightly, and said in a low voice, "I just feel like there's something I've overlooked, and something's not right."
Upon hearing this, He Lianzhou looked down at Yin Yu: "Are you sure it's not because you suddenly realized that this place will dissipate because of your death that you feel uncomfortable?"
He took two seconds to let the word "death" linger on the tip of his tongue before spitting it out.
He is not a fragile, delicate parasitic plant; mentioning those two words will not trigger his panic attack.
It was just a bit difficult, but he was able to overcome the challenges and adapt.
He had seen the shock and concealment in Yin Yu's eyes half an hour ago. He knew how much the events here had affected Yin Yu, and he was also very clear that Yin Yu did not need any more negative pressure about his death from him.
He Lianzhou slowly placed his palm on Yin Yu's collarbone and neck again; he just needed to relax through touch.
His eyes followed Yin Yu's expression, trying to gauge whether Yin Yu would become impatient with his frequent confirmations.
Fortunately, he didn't see anything. His eyes lit up slightly as he noticed with surprise and a little delight that Yin Yu's shoulders even relaxed under his touch.
Yin Yu shook his head slightly, unconsciously lowering his chin a little, drooping his tired head and neck, allowing He Lianzhou's hand to support him slightly: "You panicked when you learned that the amusement park's light board started turning to dust because of the time my heart stopped beating?"
A voice inside him was saying, "That's not how it is."
“Everything here exists because of you,” He Lianzhou sighed softly. “You have released the souls that were punished and imprisoned because of me and because of that war, and given them a temporary place to live. It’s incredible.”
“And now, you know that they will be wiped out and reduced to nothing because of your death. This is a heavy burden, and it’s normal for you to feel nervous and uneasy,” He Lianzhou said in a deep voice. “Close your eyes, rest and get some sleep. Perhaps you will find the answer you need tomorrow.”
Yin Yu nodded slightly, his heart softening at He Lianzhou's words, but a corner of his heart remained tense.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and composed himself. He shouldn't let this inexplicable unease unsettle him. He knew perfectly well what he could do to prevent everything from being wiped out because of his death.
Reset to zero.
Yin Yu felt as if he had been pricked by a needle in his brain, his nerves jerked, and he suddenly opened his eyes, almost jumping up from the bed.
"What's wrong?" He Lianzhou also sat up subconsciously, looking at Yin Yu warily. "Is there a problem?"
"Damn, damn," Yin Yu muttered, quickly searching his mind for the mental state improvement device his mother used in the mall.
He Lianzhou's eyes widened slightly; this was the first time he had ever heard Yin Yu curse so loudly and clearly.
Yin Yu quickly located the negative status freezing device. He found the previous device's usage status in the store's purchase history as "Interrupted".
In the previous history records, everything was marked as "Updated".
Yin Yu's breathing suddenly became much heavier, and the device he had put on Yin Rong dissipated along with his brief death.
That's why he's been so uneasy!
Is that why his mother has looked so pale and tired these past few days?
He overlooked it.
He simply assumed they were all exhausted from the intense negotiations and the draft agreement, and he never considered that the problem might be with the equipment.
The item page details in the shop show what Yin Rong needs.
Negative Status Freezing Device: Any living being wearing this device will have all negative threats and effects frozen, including physical and mental ones (this item is not bound and can be transferred). Required Wilderness Points: 50,000. Duration: One month.
Yin Rong has been wearing it for several months, which is why she can appear in life almost like a normal person. Even though she has not fully recovered, the fear she once had is like a barrier, standing outside Yin Rong's mind and protecting her mental world from torment.
Now, with his death, that protective barrier has vanished, and Yin Rong must confront and resist the fears of the past once again.
Yin Yu exhaled with trembling breath. Eight days had passed since his mother lost the negative state freezing device. What kind of reversal effect would this have on her mental state? He had finally seen her getting better.
He Lianzhou grabbed Yin Yu's wrist and had to call out to Yin Yu twice before he finally managed to get Yin Yu's attention back.
“You’ve figured it out.” He Lianzhou realized what Yin Yu’s reaction meant. He frowned, but still didn’t understand what had caused Yin Yu to react so strongly.
"It's Mom," Yin Yu replied softly to He Lianzhou after taking a deep breath.
He Lianzhou was puzzled for a few seconds, but quickly realized what was going on.
He still remembers how precarious her mental state was when he first met her, but now she is almost like a normal person.
Aside from Yin Rong's inherent resilience, there were also the small props that Yin Yu found from who-knows-where that had a therapeutic effect.
He Lianzhou remembered that Yin Yu had put something on the other person's wrist. He paused and asked, "The equipment that controlled and maintained her mental state has also disappeared?"
Yin Yu responded softly, then pinched the bridge of his nose. He couldn't even go back immediately; the cooldown time for the passage between the two worlds was a full forty-eight hours.
“She is the most resilient and tenacious woman I have ever met, Yin Yu.” He Lianzhou’s voice lowered. He knew what Yin Yu was thinking. He knew Yin Yu too well. Now, he had become involved in Yin Yu’s family and background. He knew everything that Yin Rong and Liao Ting had experienced, as well as the challenges and setbacks they faced.
His voice grew increasingly stern, carrying a convincing power, and spoke slowly and deeply in Yin Yu's ear:
“I wouldn’t say she’s fine, that she’ll be back to normal, we all know that would be a lie. But she really has a very strong and stable mental core. During those days, she didn’t know what was happening, but she was fighting it out, and she did it so well that no one noticed anything unusual about her.”
“So she’ll hold on and wait until we get back, so you can put the device back on her wrist. Nothing is irreversible; we’re not in that bad a situation.” He Lianzhou lowered his head and pressed his forehead against Yin Yu’s; the touch of skin was more helpful in easing her tense nerves.
He softened his voice, even adding a touch of humor that he knew wouldn't offend Yin Yu, "You know her, you know how amazing she is."
Upon hearing this, Yin Yu took a breath, a low, hoarse laugh escaping his throat, and nodded.
After sitting quietly on the bed for a few minutes, Yin Yu broke the silence and said in a hoarse voice, "You didn't ask me why I couldn't go back immediately."
He Lianzhou shrugged: "Because we've never done that before, traveling back and forth between two worlds in such a short time. I think there are limitations here. Am I right?"
“You’re very smart.” Yin Yu looked away.
He Lianzhou always gave him space and didn't press him for answers to things he couldn't explain. This was definitely a smart move to prevent cracks in their fragile friendship.
He Lianzhou chuckled softly, then looked around for paper and pen: "This is one of the few times you haven't praised me in a sarcastic way, so it's definitely worth writing down."
Yin Yu's ears turned red from He Lianzhou's exaggerated posture. He nudged him with his elbow and warned in a low voice, "Stop talking nonsense."
He wiped his face, knowing that it was definitely damp, something he wasn't proud of.
When he realized he had overlooked the signs of his mother's breakdown, he felt a sudden, planet-striking sensation. He even recalled the day before the earthquake, walking down the hospital corridor and overhearing other visiting families whispering about him behind his back.
"What's the use of being so capable if you can only save others but not your own mother?"
“I heard from the caregiver here that his mother’s condition has been deteriorating recently, and it’s getting worse. He probably doesn’t have much time left.”
“”
But He Lianzhou's voice pulled him back to reality. He heard what He Lianzhou was saying in his ear, and he believed He Lianzhou, not only because He Lianzhou had mentioned this more than once, but also because he remembered what his mother was like.
Yin Yu took a deep breath, his deep breath still trembling at the end. He heard He Lianzhou's breathing still lingering in his ear, not far away.
Normally, he wouldn't like He Lianzhou being so close to him, and he would never like another man's breath spraying on his skin.
But ever since the "skylight" incident, he had gradually come to accept and get used to He Lianzhou's terrible sense of distance, because he knew that the other person sometimes really needed...
Although he often thought that He Lianzhou was simply testing his temper and patience to see when they would run out.
However, this time, tonight, Yin Yu closed his eyes and, with difficulty but still managed to admit to himself, he was somewhat grateful for this negative distance.
He needs it.
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