Chapter 298 Chapter 297: The Dream Begins Again
Chapter 297: The Dream Begins Again
The figure was incredibly potent. Staring at it for too long before bed could induce a daze, leading to an exceptionally vivid lucid dream.
The last time, Chi Xiaocheng, driven by curiosity, had tried it and awakened her sealed-away past life memories, memories she’d buried because of the pain.
That dream had started her descent into something… abnormal, making her increasingly obsessive.
She even started hallucinating, seeing another Xiaocheng dressed in a black dress.
That dark version pressured her to make choices and tempted her into extreme thinking.
Everything that went wrong seemed to start with that dream.
Afterward, reflecting on it, Chi Xiaocheng no longer wanted to face the figure. Even though it was still by her bed, she always deliberately ignored it.
Until she attempted suicide and was almost killed by a sniper bullet. During her time in the hospital, Su Tao cleaned up her room and packed the figure into a storage box.
She hadn't wanted to have such terrifying dreams again.
But now, Chi Xiaocheng actually wanted that vanished, pitch-black Xiaocheng to keep her company.
Even though the dark Xiaocheng was an embodiment of her dark side, always trying to lead her astray, incite her, and mock her, she was also always there to accompany her when she was alone.
If it were the strong Xiaocheng, she wouldn’t be like her, immediately jumping to conclusions and feeling uneasy at the system’s messages.
The last lucid dream was about her past life.
If she dreamed again, what would she dream about this time?
While Chi Xiaocheng was staring blankly at the figure, Su Tao had already finished showering and knocked on the door. "Xiaocheng, it's your turn to take a shower. Even though you didn't get rained on much, a hot shower will help you avoid catching a cold."
"Okay~"
Chi Xiaocheng responded and closed the storage cabinet door.
The slight chill in her body was also contributing to her unease.
She grabbed her clothes and walked into the bathroom.
Warm water cascaded over her head, running down her already damp hair.
The water flowed over her skin, and warmth began to envelop her body.
Her tense emotions eased a bit, but the anxiety swirling within Chi Xiaocheng didn't diminish much.
The higher the character weight, the easier it was to be controlled and influenced, as if living under the constant scrutiny of the world's will.
Then what about Su Tao, who currently had the highest character weight?
The water continued to wash over Chi Xiaocheng's skin, but her eyes gradually cleared. "Could lowering Tao Tao's character weight significantly eliminate the dangerous factor of the world's will?"
"No, that's not right. Tao Tao has already become a little obsessive after only a 5% reduction in weight. If I were to lower it to my level, wouldn't that be the same as ruining her?"
"I can't think like that."
Calming herself down, Chi Xiaocheng quickly dried off and got dressed before walking out.
Looking around, she found Su Tao was busy in the kitchen again, having made a bowl of ginger soup while also preparing dinner.
Wearing an apron, Su Tao heard a sound behind her, turned around, and smiled. "Xiaocheng, you're done showering! Drink a bowl of ginger soup to warm up first. I'll finish chopping these vegetables and then blow-dry your hair."
"Okay~"
Chi Xiaocheng obediently sat on the sofa, just as two wet kittens jumped in from the balcony outside.
Shaking off the rainwater, they scratched at the balcony's sliding door with their paws.
Su Tao saw this and said softly, "It's windy, Xiaocheng, don't open the window yet. Don't catch a cold. It's okay for Da Wang to stay out in the rain for a bit. I'll open it later."
Chi Xiaocheng gave a helpless smile.
There was more than just Da Wang outside.
However, things were pretty good as they were. Tao Tao was very gentle with her, and even with the high character weight, nothing had happened so far. There was no need to force a change.
Su Tao let the two kittens in and blow-dried Chi Xiaocheng's hair.
The heavy rain continued outside. Su Tao glanced at the door, a hint of worry in her eyes. "Speaking of which, Fang Ning still hasn't returned. With such heavy rain..."
Although she disliked Fang Ning, Su Tao wasn't so obsessive as to hope she'd disappear. Her innate human nature still made her worry about the other girl's safety.
Chi Xiaocheng replied, "Ning Ning left this morning. She said she was going back to the cat café to take care of the animals."
As soon as these words were spoken, Su Tao's hand, which was blowing her hair, suddenly stopped.
Then, in a moment that Chi Xiaocheng couldn't see, her face lit up with wild joy.
That annoying little pest was finally gone.
Always thinking of trying to take Xiaocheng from her. Wasn't she still no match for Su Tao?
Her mood improved, and she hummed a little tune while blowing Chi Xiaocheng's hair.
Nearby, the two wet kittens were also waiting for their fur to be dried. Perhaps they'd been home long enough to know who the real master of the house was, as they waited quietly to the side.
The warm, cozy time always passed quickly. Even Su Tao didn't know if it was just her imagination, but Chi Xiaocheng was clingier than usual that entire evening.
After dinner, she chose to stay by Su Tao's side no matter what she was doing.
Even when she planned to read in the room, the little one snuggled into her arms.
What started as reading turned into the two of them watching a funny comedy movie together.
It wasn't until midnight that Su Tao patted the somewhat drowsy Chi Xiaocheng. "Xiaocheng, it's almost 12 o'clock. If you're sleepy, you should go back to your room to sleep."
The rain outside had stopped and started again repeatedly. Su Tao's pat, coupled with a clap of thunder, startled Chi Xiaocheng awake.
She shuddered and pouted, looking at Su Tao with displeasure.
Su Tao gave a vague smile. "Uh... what did I do?"
"You blockhead!"
Chi Xiaocheng didn't say much more and left the room in a huff.
Back in her room, she picked up the Grey Wolf plushie that Su Tao had given her and punched it angrily. "You said you wanted to sleep with me, but when I gave you the chance, you didn't know how to cherish it! You're so dense!"
Seeing that I was about to fall asleep, couldn't she have just taken the opportunity to hold me and fall asleep like last time?
Once there was a first time, there could be a second.
Even if you're dealing with the amnesiac me, would you be afraid there wouldn't be a second time after sleeping together once?
I'm so easygoing; you should be a little more assertive!
"You're such a blockhead!"
She punched the Grey Wolf plushie again before finally climbing into bed. But after leaving that warm embrace and coming to this empty room, she turned over and felt a little lonely again.
The unease of being an outsider, constantly being rejected and unable to integrate into this world, once again came from all directions.
She lay in bed, turned to her side, and looked at the storage cabinet where the figure was kept.
But after hesitating again and again.
Chi Xiaocheng was still afraid.
If she had another nightmare, if she dreamed of her past life again like last time...
She was afraid she wouldn't be able to withstand such a strong shock.
"Forget it. It's not like I can't sleep alone anyway. That's how it is most of the time..."
She curled up tightly in her blanket, and the air conditioning was set to a high temperature, but Chi Xiaocheng still felt cold.
She couldn't seem to warm up.
When she closed her eyes, she felt herself falling into a dark and cold, deep sea.
She really didn't want to look at the figure.
But when she was rummaging through the storage cabinet this afternoon, she had already been dazed and stunned once.
The dream begins again.
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