After chatting a bit more with Night Glass, Xiao Mu hung up.

His gaze drifted through the window. Birds played freely in the sky, while spotless white clouds hung low on the horizon.

“What was I… really like before?”

Xiao Mu murmured, his eyes clouded with confusion. But just as quickly, that flicker of uncertainty hardened into unshakable resolve.

With his system, recovering his memories wouldn’t be hard.

“System,” he asked directly, “is there any item that can restore my memories?” He trusted it had a solution.

“One item exists: ‘Void Spirit Elixir.’ One drop will restore your memories—and grant other benefits.”

Relief flooded Xiao Mu. “How many points does it cost?”

“500 points.”

“Uh…”

Xiao Mu’s face soured. That number felt impossibly distant. With Body Strengthening Pills still to buy, he had to give up.

“Any other way?” He refused to accept defeat. Was the system truly powerless here?

Silence stretched for six, seven seconds.

“During system upgrades, your body undergoes modification. That process might restore your memories.”

“Really?! When will the system upgrade?” Hope ignited his voice.

“After you successfully win over a goddess.”

“Win over… completely?”

Meaning: raise a girl’s affection to 100. Right now, Chuxingyue was his best hope.

Thinking of her, worry tugged at him. He hadn’t returned home last night—was she anxious?

“Why didn’t I save her number…”

He muttered, planning to ask Tang Xixi about early discharge when she arrived. Wasting days in bed was unacceptable.

As if summoned, Tang Xixi entered, carrying steaming, lavish meals.

“Sis Xixi, thanks,” Xiao Mu said, scratching his head.

“No need to thank me. Eat up.” She smiled, setting the food beside him.

Starving, he dug in without hesitation.

“Slow down, no one’s stealing it,” Tang Xixi chuckled. His earnest, unpretentious manner was oddly adorable.

*Ding! Tang Xixi’s affection for the host increased by 2 points. Keep it up!*

“It’s… just really good!” Xiao Mu mumbled through a mouthful, then focused on devouring everything.

Soon, the plates were spotless.

“Full?” Tang Xixi wiped a stray grain of rice from his lip with a tissue.

“Full,” Xiao Mu admitted, slightly embarrassed. “You didn’t have to do that, Sis Xixi. My hands work fine.”

“You’re a patient. It’s fine.” She waved it off.

Well then. Xiao Mu accepted the stunning beauty’s care without guilt. It *was* rather pleasant.

Staying hospitalized for this treatment wouldn’t be bad… but he couldn’t waste time. Chuxingyue awaited.

“Sis Xixi,” he blurted, “can I leave early?”

“Why? You’re still weak. Rest longer.”

“I have things to handle. Please?”

“Honestly…” She sighed dramatically. “I’ll talk to the doctor.”

“Thanks, Sis Xixi!”

“Who else would I help?”

She returned eight minutes later. “All set. You can go now.”

“Great! Give me your number—I’ll treat you to dinner when I’m free.” (A perfect excuse to stay close.)

Tang Xixi didn’t hesitate, sharing her number and fetching his clothes.

After changing, Xiao Mu bid farewell. Before he left, Tang Xixi carefully adjusted his collar.

*ROAR! I’ll win over Sis Xixi ASAP!*

Heart pounding, he rushed home.

He needed to see Chuxingyue—now.