EBE Chapter 232 You can’t have your cake and eat it too
Chapter 232 You can’t have your cake and eat it too
"Don't hesitate like that, tell us what problems you have and we'll work hard to solve them.
If you can’t solve it, find another way.”
Song Anning was a little impatient. The system was tightly bound to her, and Xiangxiang wouldn't tell anyone when something happened. This only made her feel insecure, and she would be distracted from doing anything because she was always worried.
Xiangxiang was silent for a while, and when she spoke again, her voice was filled with tears.
"Master, don't be angry. Xiangxiang will tell you everything."
Song An Ning stood up, covered Song Anyue with a quilt, leaned against the head of the bed, and listened to Xiangxiang's story.
"The old man couldn't go back because of the limited technology back then. Even if he completed all the tasks, he could only wait for a more advanced system to appear in this world so that he could go back through Xiangxiang."
"That's it? Why didn't you say anything?
Actually, I don’t care whether the old man can go back or not. What I want to know is you, Xiangxiang.
What will you do when the system reaches the top level, or when all the tasks are completed as you said?"
Xiangxiang laughed at herself and felt very depressed.
“The old man can go back because he is a human being.
And Xiangxiang is just an auxiliary tool.
After the master reaches the maximum level and all functions are enabled, Xiangxiang will leave the system completely to the master, my memory will be erased, and it will be re-bound to the host after a period of time.
But what if Xiangxiang doesn’t want to leave her master? Woo woo woo…”
"Why!"
Song Anning felt terribly upset after hearing Xiangxiang's words. She had been given such a large system, and was Xiangxiang still missing? What were those people thinking?
"Then I won't upgrade to the highest level yet. I'll wait until I'm about to die. How about that?
That way you won’t leave me so early.”
Xiangxiang had said before that the maximum system level was seven, and to contact her parents, level five would be enough.
In this way, a balance can be maintained, one's own requirements are met, and Xiangxiang's problem is solved.
“But the system’s most advanced function includes a top-level teleportation array, which allows the owner to travel through time and space to go home to see his parents.
This is what the Master has been looking forward to, so Xiangxiang doesn't want to tell you and embarrass you."
"..."
Song Anning was caught in a dilemma. Is this the legendary situation where you can't have your cake and eat it too?
But she couldn't accept such a loss. She had no choice but to accept it.
"Don't cry, Ah Yue will be scolded if she cries, and so will you."
After Song An Ning said this jokingly, she only hesitated for a moment before she figured the matter out.
"Xiangxiang, your master is only level two now.
It will take a very long time to reach the maximum level, and many things will happen in the meantime. Who knows what the ending will be?
And I am a human being, and I will die one day. No matter what, we will be separated.
So cherish the time we spend together, every extra day is worth it."
"That's right, but Xiangxiang feels so sad when she thinks about leaving her master."
"Are we going to live in misery for the rest of our lives? And I'm so capable, maybe I'll find a good solution by then.
There's no need to let uncertainty about the future affect our current mood. Give our master a smile."
"Hehe, that's right..."
After Song An Ning's comfort, Xiangxiang's mood really improved a lot.
She loves whoever she wants and doesn't care about those broken rules. She just wants to stay with her master every day. That makes her happiest.
Song Anning has always been open-minded about this kind of thing.
Life is full of uncertainties and anything can happen. Someone who is alive and kicking today may lose his life in his sleep tomorrow.
So, thinking too much is just making things difficult for yourself.
After knowing this, she can prepare early and find more solutions, but she will definitely not let this matter affect her mentality.
The wind and rain outside grew stronger, the windows creaked, and the candle flames flickered.
I rowed for so long today and now that I'm free, my arms are swollen, and my fingers are also swollen.
I bought some medicine in the mall and applied it on myself, rubbing it for a while before I felt relief.
Song An Ning had expended too much energy today, and even though he had taken a physical strengthening pill, he could not hold on any longer. He wrapped himself tightly in the quilt and fell asleep.
The next morning, Song Anning was awakened by the rustling sound of someone getting dressed. When she looked up, she saw Yu Xiaoyu getting dressed by the bed.
After the two-day holiday, the brother and sister planned to go to the teahouse early and do more work.
"Sister Aning, my brother and I are leaving first."
"Go ahead, don't get too tired."
The two children waved to her at the door, opened the door quietly and went out.
A Yuan and A Yue were still sleeping, and the rain was still falling outside. Seeing this, Song An Ning returned to bed and prepared to take a nap.
At this moment, Xiangxiang reminded softly: "Master, the old man is here."
As soon as Xiangxiang finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.
"Ahh!!! I want to sleep!"
After Song Anning complained, she quickly put on her clothes and pushed the door open to go out.
It had rained all night, and he went to the island alone. Song Anning thought he would be in a very bad state.
But the old man in front of him still had an immortal look and looked much more energetic than yesterday.
Yesterday, Song An Ning wanted to have a good sleep and take a shower, so she booked a room next door, which came in handy now.
After knowing his background, Song An Ning spoke to him in a much more casual tone.
"Come with me, I have something to ask you."
"Okay okay."
After entering the room, Song Anning closed the doors and windows, sat down at the table, and said the first sentence:
"Although my system and you come from the same place, we are still strangers. Please introduce yourself."
"Hey, that's as it should be.
My name is Marshal Pan, and I came here to collect species.
My body has been modified and I've lived for over a hundred years. After completing my mission, I've been waiting and waiting, and now, finally, you've arrived."
The old man, who seemed mysterious on the surface, was as happy as a child when he mentioned these things.
Tears welled up in his eyes. He had kept this secret in his heart for hundreds of years. He couldn't tell anyone and could only wait.
Song An Ning was also somewhat moved. It had not been easy for so many years. Since he could go back through her, he didn't mind helping.
"Then how do we get back? Should we just take you in?"
Hearing her ask this, the old man scratched his head awkwardly and smiled awkwardly.
"Hey, I still have two tasks to complete, so I can't go back yet."
Song An Ning raised her eyebrows and clicked her tongue twice.
"Grandpa Marshal, isn't your efficiency too low?
"Over a hundred years, do I have to wait for a hundred or eighty years?"
"Ah, no, no. This mess is something I caused myself in recent years, and I have to deal with it before I can leave."
Hey, give her a scare!
Combined with what he said about cleaning up the house on the boat, Song Anning easily thought of Ali.
"Did you accept Ali as your disciple?"
"Oh! Yes! It's that bastard!
I'm going to kill him!"