Night fell, and the room was brightly lit.

Lying on the soft bed, Xiaoming tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

She always felt that Xufang had something more to say, which made Xiaoming feel a strong sense of dissonance. She couldn't understand where the dissonance came from.

It's annoying, making her lose the desire to cry in pain - she had planned to secretly cry while no one was around at night.

The death of Luo Qingyuan was a heavy blow to Xiaoming. She lost her direction and didn't know where to go in the future.

Go home? No, there's no need.

Continue going to school?...

As Xiaoming thought about it, she glanced towards the direction of the bathroom.

Oops, isn't the room in this hotel a bit too big?

Xiaoming got out of bed and closed the bedroom door so that she couldn't see the pitch-black outside through the crack in the door.

Being alone with her thoughts made Xiaoming feel anxious. Especially in empty and uninhabited spaces - when alone, Xiaoming couldn't have any dark areas in her field of vision, otherwise she couldn't fall asleep.

Just as Xiaoming was feeling restless, she suddenly heard rhythmic music coming from the next door. The sound wasn't loud, but it was clear in the silent night.

Although she couldn't understand the lyrics, Xiaoming felt much more at ease. At the same time, she was a little curious why Luobing would have such a hobby.

At this moment, Luobing's living room had turned into a KTV, and he lay on the bed in his bedroom with earbuds on. Even so, the annoying music still found its way into his ears, disturbing him. Luobing felt deeply troubled, wondering why Xufang had such a hobby.

...

In the following two days, Xiaoming never saw Xu Fang again. Every day she could only see Luobing constantly rushing out, or talking on the phone for a long time.

In reality, Luobing was dealing with the mess left behind by Gest. If people didn't know, they would probably think he was going to work.

The U.S. police did not find Luo Qingyuan's body, nor did they find his whereabouts. The last address where Luo Qingyuan was seen was Anke Port, but after that, he seemed to have vanished into thin air, disappearing without a trace.

The police set up several monitors centered around Anke Lane. If there was any news, they would notify Luobing immediately. At the same time, they also posted missing person notices on the internet, hoping for the help of the public.

Xiaoming found some consolation in her heart - maybe her father hadn't died, maybe he just went missing and she would be able to see him again in the future.

Sometimes, not having a result is the best result.

Afternoon sunlight shone into the room, and the phone on the coffee table vibrated gently. Xiaoming retracted her gaze from afar and came to the table to answer the call.

"Hello, this is Boston Massachusetts General Hospital. Is this Luoxiaoming?" The person on the other end of the line asked politely in slightly awkward Chinese.

"Oh, yes, I am."

"Well, the thing is, due to incomplete procedures, we aren't sure if you have really been discharged. Until today, we were able to find your contact information from Verizon - we would like to know if you plan to be discharged or continue receiving treatment?"

"I'll be discharged." Xiaoming answered without hesitation.

The hospital's internet connection is really bad, and the air always carries a faint smell of medicine. It's more comfortable to stay at a hotel than in the hospital.

"Alright, then please bring your relevant documents here to complete the discharge procedures. If you have any other questions, you can call the hospital's information line..."

After hanging up the phone, Xiaoming walked towards Luobing's room.

She had no idea about these procedures and documents. In the past, her father would handle these things for her, but now that her father was gone, she could only ask Luobing for help.

Arriving at the door of Luobing's room, Xiaoming was about to knock when she noticed that the door was slightly ajar. She simply opened the door and walked in.

"Hey! Luobing, help me with the discharge procedures!"

"Huh, no one?"

Xiaoming wandered around Luobing's room for a while, not seeing anyone. She scratched her head in confusion, "Does he never close the door when he leaves?"

At this moment, Xiaoming noticed a stack of documents on the table in the middle of the living room. She hadn't seen it when she last came to Luobing's room, so it must have been placed here recently.

Perhaps it's that guy's office supplies?

Xiaoming wasn't interested in Luobing's company affairs, so she just casually flipped through the documents. However, when she saw the contents inside, she froze in shock.

This is not a document about the company, nor is it a police department's dossier. It is a detailed profile of her college roommate.

From the family background to various student records, to personal life privacy, to physical examination conditions... all the information that can be found is presented in the form of pictures and texts on paper.

Although it is now the era of information transparency, if you want to completely expose a person, it is not something that can be solved by moving your fingers on a mouse. Basically, it requires money and connections to investigate information from large databases.

Xiaoming became more and more suspicious as he read on.

This has already gone far beyond the scope of online stalking, right? Even her XP level has been revealed, it's just a step away from writing down the color of her underwear.

Why did Luo Bing investigate her college roommate? Why didn't he tell her? Does he know some inside information? Does he want to do something big?

"Luo Xiaoming, what are you doing? Who told you to look at that!"

Just then, Luo Bing appeared at the door, saw the file in Xiaoming's hand, and became anxious. He quickly took the file from Xiaoming and stuffed it into the desk drawer.

"Now, now, just go wherever you want, don't bother me while I'm working," Luo Bing dismissed Xiaoming.

Xiaoming stubbornly stood in place, staring at Luo Bing and asked, "Aren't you going to explain?"

"What is there to explain? Just checking a few people, why are you so nervous?"

"Do you want to kill my college roommate? Although it is indeed strange that I can transform, it doesn't mean you have to silence me, right?"

"You have wild imaginations. Do you think it's possible? I'm just concerned about you, wanted to see if any of your former roommates had some dubious backgrounds... Hey, why are you looking at me like that?"

"Concerned about me? Don't treat me like a fool! Even if you are lying, come up with a better reason, like you being a psychopath or something... What exactly do you want to do? Otherwise, I'll report you to the police."

Luo Bing's eyelids twitched twice, and he took a deep breath. "I really didn't..."

Stare--

"Alright, I'll tell you. Just so you know, I'm not a psycho, nor do I want to commit a crime. I didn't request this information, so who would be interested in your little affairs?"

"Then who..."

"It was Xu Fang who asked me to do this." Luo Bing lowered his voice, as if afraid that the main character might hear him. "Xu Fang specifically told me not to let you know, so don't ask anymore, let's just pretend that this never happened."

"Where is Xu Fang?" Xiaoming felt like she had missed something.

"You're asking me, who should I ask?"

...

2 p.m. in the afternoon.

Xiaoming forgot about the procedure and went back to her room, thinking about Xu Fang.

Xu Fang had Luo Bing investigate the people around her.

Why hide it from her? Who exactly is Xu Fang? What does she want to do?

"Xu Fang... Xu Fang..."

Vaguely, an indistinct figure appeared in her mind, but it quickly disappeared, and her memory had reached its limit.

Xiaoming clenched her fists; she had definitely seen the other person before!

She had to remember her memories.

Xiaoming opened the iron box again and took out the strange stone. She held it in her hand and silently prayed.

"Stone, please let me recall the lost memories, if not, at least let me remember something about Xu Fang!"

Some people don't need to meet again because they are just passing by, forgetting is the best memory for each other. But some people, once seen, will make a lifetime mistake, and not seeing each other will be a lifetime regret.

The faintly glowing dots inside the stone started moving again.

Xiaoming suddenly looked up, the surrounding scenery was gone, replaced by another world, another perspective. She seemed to have become an observer, silently watching everything that had happened in the past.

...

"Lixin, what is this stone for?"

"Some forgetfulness can be fatal. Because it is beyond your control, our world is hidden behind the veil of forgetfulness, but this stone can let you see a more real world. Have you ever thought that you have a sister?"

"I...I didn't know, why did I forget...I clearly remembered before."

"To be honest, I don't know if seeking help from the CIA can avoid being attacked by that entity, but I want to try. Before that, we have to leave this hospital and find a safe place to hide."

"What about my dad?"

"He will be fine... Hurry, don't waste any time. Take this stone, just in case...if, by any chance, something happens to me, you can remember me through this stone. I'll take it back once everything is over."

"Thank you."

"No need to thank me. Since I have taken money from your father, I have a responsibility to fulfill."

...

"Xiao Ming, please don't do anything reckless!"

"Xu Fang, what are you doing?"

"You want to jump off the building, right? I've placed a mat down there, I can catch you if you jump!"

...

"Xiao Ming, do you still hate me for turning you into a girl?"

"Why bring up something that's already done... Considering how miserable you are now, I'll let it go and forgive you."

"...Thank you, Xiao Ming."

"...Xiao Ming, you look really good in girl's clothing. Wear it for me again when I come back, okay!!"

...

"I am not a real person. My memories, my thoughts, my experiences...everything is fake. Everything is written by a stranger... And I am caught up in a mysterious event, just like the last demon game... Oh, I forgot you don't have the memory of that. Anyway, I can probably never return to my original life again, it's all despair... Hey, don't look at me like that, I am perfectly sane!"

...

"Why are you doing this?"

"Why? Because I want to, that's why."

"Didn't I tell you not to tell anyone about this!"

"That was before, this is now."

"I can't believe I trusted you!"

"Goodbye..."

...

The pitch-black stone turned to dust, the last bit of energy supporting it vanished. Xiao Ming's hand trembled, her legs weakened. She leaned against the wall and stared blankly, taking a while to snap out of the overwhelming amount of information.

"Li Xin is in trouble...Could Xu Fang be...?"

Xiao Ming rushed out and knocked fiercely on Luo Bing's door.

"What's wrong with you..." Luo Bing opened the door and met Xiao Ming's gaze. He couldn't help but hold back the scolding words, "Why are you looking at me like that? I didn't do anything wrong."

"Help me contact Xu Fang, I have something to say to him!"

"You came at the right time, I was actually looking for you. Xu Fang was here earlier to pick up some documents, and before leaving, he specifically asked me to pass a message to you."

"When was this just now?"

"About an hour ago? I can't remember exactly."

"What did Xu Fang say?"

"Don't mind my existence, I'm just a passerby in your life, you should start a new life - that's what she said."

Luo Bing continued to ask, "Did something happen between you guys? How come she seems familiar with you?"

"Hey, are you even listening to me?"

"Do you have his contact information?"

"No."

"..."

Lost and confused, Xiao Ming returned to her room. Looking at the city in the afternoon, she felt lost. The shore that she had finally reached now seemed out of reach again.

He's gone, he won't come back.

Maybe Xu Fang was just a passing figure in Xiao Ming's life. She won't meet another Xu Fang.

Should she give up? Should she face the new life?

Although tragedy struck her family, the curse that plagued the Luo family had disappeared. Luo Qingyuan left behind a large inheritance, enough for Luo Bing and Xiao Ming to live in excess even without working for the rest of their lives.

Material things were well-prepared, she could face the new life without any obstacles, the only thing missing was the right mindset.

Mindset...

"New life, who the hell wants to face a new life!"

Xiao Ming stood up abruptly, ran to the corridor staircase, and climbed to the rooftop on the 16th floor. She tried to pull open the door leading to the rooftop, and unexpectedly, it opened.

During holidays, leisurely tourists may gather here to enjoy the urban night view. However, during normal daytime, no one comes, especially in the drowsy afternoon.

Lu Xiaoming panted heavily and took a rest for a while.

The rooftop was empty, without a single figure.

Once her heartbeat calmed down a bit, she walked quickly to the railing and looked down.

The vehicles below moved slowly like toys. No matter how big a city is, it looks small from a high place. But the higher you go, the larger the world seems.

If you fall from such a high place, you will definitely end up in pieces and die, won't you?

Xiaoming suddenly reached out for the railing.

However, before touching the railing, a slender hand with four fingers grabbed her wrist even faster than her. The strength was so great that not only Xiaoming, but even a strong adult man couldn't break free.

"This is not a wise choice, Lu Xiaoming." A pleasant voice with a hint of reproach echoed in her ear.

Xiaoming was startled, and then she grabbed the hand in return. "I got hold of you!"

"...Why do you know I am on the rooftop?" Xu Fang fell silent for a moment and asked.

"Didn't you say you went to sunbathe? It can only be here, right?" Speaking till here, a faint smile appeared on Xiaoming's lips. "If I didn't do this, you would never appear in front of me, right? You are not allowed to leave. You haven't solved the issue of me transforming yet!"

"Didn't you already forgive me?"

"..."

"What's wrong?"

"You're indeed the Xu Fang in my memory! You despicable guy who deceived my feelings, you think you can escape just by changing your appearance?"

This time, the evidence was solid. Xu Fang couldn't deny or come up with any excuse. Lu Xiaoming's face flushed, showing a complicated and resentful expression. Finally, the ice melted away, leaving only joy.

Since being reborn, this was the first time Xu Fang wanted to smile. So, he spoke in the most relaxed tone:

"Ah~ I lost. I surrender. By the way... long time no see."