sjar Chapter 154 Back to the World 1: Confession and Rebirth
Chapter 154 Back to the World 1: Confession and Rebirth
Area C is famous in the interstellar world for its delicious food. There is a special database that records these recipes. People can download or purchase recipes from it, freely combine meal packages and hand them over to the virtual butler. Just tell the butler what you want to eat.
The aroma of the Mapo Tofu wafting from the table kept tempting Chao Zhuyi's taste buds. Xiao Minji pinched her armpits and lifted her up. He effortlessly turned her over and then placed her steadily on a chair beside him: "Eat."
Chao Zhuyi was already accustomed to the other person's super strong arm strength. She sat down according to his movements, picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish and handed it to Xiao Minji's mouth. The latter naturally accepted her feeding and reciprocated by picking up a meatball for her.
Chao Zhuyi particularly liked the plate of Mapo Tofu and even ate a few extra bowls of rice. Xiao Minji felt a sense of accomplishment when he saw her "clear plate".
Chao Zhuyi took the plates away and brought out some freshly cut fruit. Chao Zhuyi forked a piece of mango, took a bite, and said contentedly, "The mangoes in District S are indeed the best."
District S thrives on fruit and vegetable cultivation and processing. As an agricultural region, it enjoys unique climate and land resources. While investing in technology, it still maintains its original cultivation techniques. Even as it prospers from its fruit and vegetable sales, the people never consider occupying the land or converting farmhouses into high-rise buildings. Their focus is entirely on farming.
Most of the fruits and vegetables from other star regions were imported from S Region, which were quite expensive and could only be enjoyed occasionally. But in the Xiao family, these were freely available. Commander Xiao had no one to rely on, and all he needed to do was raise a single fish. In addition to his salary and allowance, he also received generous bonuses for every achievement. His family fortune was enough to support this fish for ten lifetimes.
After dinner, Xiao Minji went to the study to deal with the accumulated official business.
Chao Zhuyi lay in bed and thought for a long time. She knew very well that her vision was too narrow now. She had never left the small village before, and later she hid in the sea to sleep. She had been staying at home since she was brought back by Xiao Minji two years ago. It can be said that she had no contact with the outside world at all, so she had no idea what to do next.
The legs turned back into golden-red fishtails that flapped rapidly on the mattress, silently expressing the owner's frustration.
Chao Zhuyi covered her face with a pillow for a long time. Then she jumped up from the bed, put on her slippers, and ran to the study.
Xiao Minji was concentrating on his work. He poked his head in from outside the door tentatively. He waited patiently for a while until he finished processing a document before speaking: "Brother Ji, can I talk to you about something?"
Xiao Minji closed the file and threw it into the transmission channel, then looked up at her: "Okay."
After much deliberation, Chao Zhuyi decided to confess to Xiao Minji. She didn't have the ability to overturn the world, and her rebirth hadn't enhanced her abilities. Furthermore, she had never experienced society. But Xiao Minji was different. His family was full of loyal and brave men, his ancestors having dedicated themselves to the cause of Area C. He had also received special training from the Alliance since childhood, possessing exceptional strength and extensive knowledge. Furthermore, his position as Alliance Commander allowed him to access even more insider information.
She looked at him, brewing her emotions for a long time before she confessed: "Xiao Minji, I was reborn, the kind that comes from death."
Xiao Minji would always listen carefully to Chao Zhuyi's words, just like now, even if the word "rebirth" sounded incredible, he would use encouraging eyes to let her continue.
Chao Zhuyi was encouraged to tell everything she had experienced in her previous life, including the conditions that the gods allowed her to be reborn.
In his previous life, Chao Zhuyi was always protected by Xiao Minji, so he had no idea how dangerous society was. He was simple and weak, or even stupid.
In the next two years, people's exploration of ancient creatures became more and more crazy, and many organizations were secretly eyeing them. I don't know how those people knew Chao Zhuyi's identity, and sent people to lurk around Xiao's house and Xiao Minji, secretly alienating the two of them, among which the brainwashing of Chao Zhuyi was the most serious.
"That person told me that the Alliance had discovered traces of mermaids and issued a hunting order, and that you were also involved in this operation." Chao Zhuyi felt more and more regretful as he spoke, tears falling uncontrollably. "I'm... sorry, Xiao Minji, I shouldn't have trusted outsiders so easily. I shouldn't have listened to that person and revealed my mermaid identity, which led to your demotion. I also leaked your information to Chi Guiyuan, causing you to lose your place in the competition for the Interstellar Alliance Commander. In the end, I even killed you. I'm sorry, Xiao Minji, I'm sorry..."
Chao Zhuyi couldn't stop crying. Xiao Minji took her into his arms with heartache, patted her back gently, and let her cry.
Until Xiaoyu cried until she became dehydrated, Xiao Minji pressed a button on the corner of the table, and the wall behind him moved from the middle to both sides, opening a wide passage. At the end of the road was a large transparent fish tank with large shells, stones, water plants and corals. He gently placed Chao Zhuyi into the fish tank to let her replenish water.
After she calmed down, Xiao Minji looked at her with a gentle smile, and didn't seem to be angry because "Chao Zhuyi killed him". Chao Zhuyi looked at him blankly with red eyes.
He said, "I can't forgive you on behalf of Xiao Minji in my previous life."
Chao Zhuyi felt sad, but he also understood that he couldn't ask for too much. It was already good enough to be able to come back.
The little fish was very sad. She wanted to dive into the water, hide in the shell, and lick her wound slowly. But before she could move, the man bent down first, put his hand on the back of her neck, and gave her a gentle and soothing kiss on her brow.
Chao Zhuyi's heart and eyes trembled slightly.
Xiao Minji stepped back, and their eyes met. From beginning to end, there was no anger, disgust, or even hatred in his eyes. He was as patient, trusting, and doting as always.
"But no matter whether it's Xiao Minji in the previous life or Xiao Minji now, neither of them will hate Chao Zhuyi."
She is the little fish he raised.
"I know you must be feeling guilty, and that guilt won't go away just by me forgiving you. So, follow the gods' will and transfer that guilt to maintaining world balance and working to ease the relationship between humans and ancient creatures, okay?"
Chao Zhuyi nodded: "Okay."
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"As you said, I must have participated in this operation in my previous life, but the purpose was definitely not hunting."
The two sat at the desk, carefully analyzing the various signs of their past lives.
Chao Zhuyi drew on the light screen, and based on his memory, he drew the appearances of several people he met in his previous life.
She pointed to the first portrait. The man was probably in his early twenties and looked quite honest. "This person's name is Lu Qingshi. About three months later, he will come to our house to apply for the position of plant caretaker. He will be accepted with excellent grades, and Bamboo will arrange for him to work in the outer courtyard."
"Soon you'll receive a Phalaenopsis orchid from a commander in another district, but it's very difficult to care for. It became sick within two days. The veteran caretakers tried their best, but it remained half-dead. When they were at their wit's end, he volunteered to nurse the orchid back to health. That's why you transferred someone to the inner courtyard to care for the plants."