coobybook Chapter 144 An Encounter
Chapter 144 An Encounter
Chapter 144 An Encounter
"What is this? What is a strategy quest?" Ye Pianran was stunned for a long time after seeing the text on the dialogue box.
“Well…” 666 paused again, then stammered as she explained, “It means making Comrade Da Yang fall completely in love with the host…”
Ye Pianran felt a "boom" in her mind, and her face grew even hotter. She gritted her teeth and said, "You said the purpose of doing the mission is to help you level up, but what is the point of this mission?"
666 raised its little head and looked up at the "sky": "When the doctor set up the main brain program, he added many elements with the aim of creating a very omnipotent system. So there are many strange tasks in the main brain program. 666 just copied the main brain program over, chirp~"
To cover up its guilty conscience, it deliberately added a cute "chirp" at the end, which made Ye Pianran shiver involuntarily.
"Tell me the truth, will this mission delay your leveling up?" Ye Pianran asked speechlessly.
666's little eyes blinked: "If the host doesn't like it, you don't have to accept this mission. 666's leveling speed is just a little slow, but the most important thing is to make the host happy. That's the duty of an AI! ~ Chu~"
Relieved, Ye Pianran immediately clicked "No" on the dialog box, then covered her head completely and said angrily, "Go to sleep!"
That night, Ye Pianran had a strange dream. In her dream, she found herself in a place filled with white mist, a place similar to the space she had first encountered, yet not quite the same. She kept walking forward, but no matter how long she walked, she couldn't reach the edge, nor did she see any person or thing. The more she walked, the more panicked she felt. Just as she was about to turn back, a large hole suddenly appeared in the ground. She couldn't dodge in time and fell straight down into the hole!
The scream was choked in her throat, and the white mist on both sides turned into thick black. Everything she had experienced in her previous life flashed before her eyes like a magic trick on a revolving lantern as she fell. The pain, the sorrow, and the humiliation replayed before her eyes once again, making her feel a sense of lonely sorrow.
In this world, she alone carries the memories of two lifetimes, bearing such a painful past. Everyone says she seems like a different person, but who knows the unease hidden deep within her heart? She fears that if she runs too slowly, she will have to experience the pain of losing her loved ones again in her previous life.
A wave of oppressive emotions washed over her, as if a giant vortex or the gaping maw of a monstrous beast was about to devour her completely. She closed her eyes, awaiting her final fate, but unexpectedly, her body suddenly froze, and in an instant, she fell into a warm embrace.
She opened her eyes and saw that she was being held tightly by Chunyu Yang. His shoulders were broad and reliable, his chest was hot and firm, and his arms seemed to contain endless power, carrying her slowly upwards, just like that time on the cliff of Xiaohuang Mountain.
Thump, thump, thump, she heard her own heart pounding rapidly and violently, gradually merging with the rhythm of the chest behind her.
As if sensing her gaze, he lowered his head to look at her. His usually cold and sharp eyes were now filled with tenderness. He gently curved the corners of his lips and said something. She was about to listen carefully when she was startled awake from her dream.
Ye Pianran gasped for breath, her heart pounding even harder than in her dream. For a moment, she was disoriented and didn't know where she was. She looked around and saw the familiar bedposts and gauze curtains, and then she gradually came to her senses.
"Chirp~ Good morning, host. Did you sleep well last night?"
The sound of "666" echoed in her mind, and the warmth from Chunyu Yang in her dream seemed to still linger. Recalling what happened last night, her face flushed uncontrollably again.
"Chirp~ Host, you're going to Jishi Medical Clinic today to see Comrade Da Yang for help in comprehending the 'Tai Su Ling Zhen' (a martial arts technique). Don't forget your appointment!"
"I know, you're so annoying. Be careful, or I might back out and stop helping you level up one day." Ye Pianran's face turned extremely red as she threatened him in a bluffing manner.
666 didn't speak, but just chuckled twice in a strange tone, sounding particularly lewd.
Just then, Lingyi and Ye Lingyue came in to serve Ye Pianran, dressing her up. Lingyi asked, "Miss, do you still want that scar painted on your face today?"
Ye Pianran was stunned for a moment, hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Today I am going to see my master, so there is no need to put on makeup. I can just wear a veil."
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingyue gave a knowing smile, an expression remarkably similar to that of 666 in the space.
After breakfast, Ye Pianran organized the medical books she had read and annotated over the past few days, put them all into a mustard seed bag, and then left the Marquis's residence with Ye Lingyue, heading towards the Jishi Medical Hall.
Jishi Medical Clinic is located in the most prosperous area of the West Market. It is the best clinic in the capital in terms of service, medical skills, and price. It is especially trusted by the people of the capital and sometimes even attracts some high-ranking officials and nobles. It can be called the number one clinic in the capital.
The Marquis's carriage slowly came to a stop at the entrance of the clinic. The clinic was already accustomed to these two carriages that arrived every three days. Furthermore, everyone knew she was Liu Lulu's last disciple, and that she was kind and approachable, never pretentious or affected, making her quite popular in the clinic.
Upon entering the clinic, a young apprentice immediately greeted her with a broad smile, saying, "Sister Ran, the doctor has arrived. You can find her in the backyard."
"Okay, I understand." Ye Pianran smiled and nodded to the young medicine boy.
"Oh, right, that debt collector is here too!" The apprentice puffed out his cheeks, looking indignant. "He's in the master's room right now, probably going to pester him to prepare medicine for him again. But sister, you have to be careful, don't let him take advantage of you!"
A debt collector? Who is that?
Recalling that she had heard of this person at Liu Lulu's Incense Burning Courtyard when she became an apprentice, Ye Pianran couldn't help but feel a little curious. However, she was most concerned about someone else: "By the way, did a 'Third Prince' come here today?"
"The Third Prince?" The medicine boy looked puzzled. "Never heard of him."
"If you see him, bring him to the backyard to find me," Ye Pianran said, opening the food box Ye Lingyue was carrying and giving the medicine boy a piece of pastry.
Seeing this, the other apprentices all gathered around, their faces full of longing as they gazed at the food box in Ye Lingyue's hands: "What delicious food has Sister Ran brought for everyone today?"
"I made some purple sweet potato and yam cakes this morning. Everyone, take them and share them. Don't fight over them; everyone will get some." Ye Pianran gestured for Ye Lingyue to hand over the food box and affectionately patted one of the young apprentices on the head.
"Sister Ran is beautiful and kind; she will surely become a good doctor like you one day!" The apprentice said, blushing and stiffening his neck.
Ye Pianran chuckled and touched his towering hair again: "Thank you for your kind words."
After distributing the pastries, Ye Pianran hurried towards the door leading to the backyard. As she passed a consultation room, the door suddenly opened from the inside, and a familiar person walked out. Upon seeing Ye Pianran, he stopped, flashed a bright smile, and said:
"Miss Ye, it's been a long time. How have you been?"