Restricted fantasy invasion

Chapter 444, 441 Brand New
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At this moment, Yan Huan's sincere words slowly traveled through Bai Yi's broken starry eyes, carefully stitching them back together.

Any lingering regrets and sorrows from the past may have transformed into glistening teardrops that flowed down the river.

"Yan Huan. Waaah."

But before the tears could fall, before her trembling heart could urge her to ask, she could not speak.
Before my eyes, the black mist body of Nyan-chan, which had just repaired the world line, became extremely thin. Then, even her divine eyes dimmed and fine cracks appeared.

Even so, the power of annihilation has not been completely eliminated.

"click"

The aftershocks alone were enough to turn Bai Yi's face deathly pale, and she collapsed to her knees, dizzy and disoriented, clutching her head.

In his hand, the pocket watch, which had completely stopped spinning, also broke open with a crack.

"Meow"

Seeing this, Meow-chan narrowed her eyes, quickly gathered her power, and completely absorbed Annihilation into her body.

After that, it gasped for breath a few times, then spat out fragment after fragment from the black mist.
Upon closer inspection, the quantity was surprisingly large.

All of this is the secret stash of money that Meow-chan has been saving up all this time!
Yan Huan has a fragment refiner; each time she obtains a fragment, it will randomly transform into more fragments of the same type or other types.

Before spitting out these fragments, Miao-chan would underreport one or two, keeping them for later use.

The accumulation over these days has led to this amount today.
After spitting out all the fragments, Meow-chan raised her eyes again and summoned the golden pendulum clock that Yan Huan had seen earlier.

Immediately, without hesitation, Meow-chan crushed all the fragments and absorbed the energy contained within them.

As a large number of fragments poured in, the originally golden pendulum clock, along with Meow-chan's black mist body, solidified a bit more.

After doing all this, Miao-chan finally raised her eyes and looked at Bai Yi, saying...
"Bai Yi, now, I will do everything in my power to send you back."

Upon hearing the word "you all," even though Bai Yi's consciousness was beginning to blur, she still couldn't hide the joy on her face.

Tears streaming down her face, she breathed heavily and nodded emphatically.
"thanks, thanks"

At this moment, all she wanted was to see Yan Huan.
She just wanted to see him.
But before Meow-chan could finish speaking,

"But always remember, no matter what happens."
"Don't let Yan Huan's efforts go to waste."

Hearing this, Bai Yi was slightly stunned.

"Meow!!"

However, before she could understand its meaning, the black mist in front of her suddenly condensed and began to shrink rapidly, then carried Bai Yi toward the pendulum clock in front of her.

The black mist that had permeated the entire world receded, revealing the original, intact state of the world line.

In the ward, Zuo Jiangqin, her face covered in cold sweat, looked at the baby in swaddling clothes, while Bai Letian returned with a smile on his face, carrying documents.
"Honey, it's done."

"Why are you taking so long? Quick, help me to the toilet!"

Okay, slow down.

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At this moment, however, they have no regrets and are still immersed in the joy of their child's birth.

The next second, the date on the golden pendulum clock began to change, causing the pendulum below to sway.

The black mist enveloping the two of them caused the timelines to shift as the clock struck back and forth.

Its trajectory resembles a fan-shaped area swept out by the edge of a pendulum clock, or the lines of text brushed across a page when turned.
【Didi. Ta-ta】

"How's Xiao Huan? Oh, taking a nap? Okay, right, remember, it's getting cooler in Linmen lately, he kicks off the covers at night, so you have to keep an eye on him."

"Honey, it's time to board."

"I'm coming."

Inside the airport, Wang Yulu, carrying her briefcase, reluctantly put down her phone.

As she boarded the plane with her husband, she inadvertently turned around and saw Bai Letian being taken away from the scene by the police.

【Didi. Ta-ta】

"Big brother, what's wrong? I...I'll go find someone to help you."

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At the audition for child stars at Yasaka Company, little Baiyi looked at the young man in front of her who was completely covered up and did not respond. She became anxious and started to cry.

So she immediately got up and turned to look for her mother.

Unaware that black mist was slowly emanating from the boy behind him, until it completely enveloped him and made him disappear from the spot.

【Didi. Ta-ta】

Beyond the timeline, Meow-chan's emerald green eyes grew increasingly dim, yet she still looked steadfastly toward the future.

Within its increasingly sparse black mist body, the figures of the two unconscious individuals were blurred; only their tightly clasped hands, even in their sleep, could be vaguely discerned.
"Kakakaka!!"

"Almost there, meow."

As the future drew ever closer, Meow-chan narrowed her eyes, once again pulling the two people in her arms tighter with all her might, and accelerated.
"I promise I will bring you back, meow!!"

"Om!!"

Above that dazzling golden river, amidst countless IF lines of varying colors that resembled stars, the luster of the golden pendulum clock gradually dimmed.
"Didi."

“Tattoo.”

As its pendulum swung slower and slower, the black mist that had been rushing forward seemed to burn out, gradually dissipating.
In the mist, the two who had been holding hands tightly eventually had to slowly loosen their grip on each other.
Slowly, he fell into the river of time beneath him.
"drop"

"drop"

The lingering warmth of summer persists, and on the walls of Sacred Heart Hospital, clocks tick the passage of time.

On the pristine white sheets, a stunningly beautiful young woman's eyelashes fluttered slightly.
"Yan Yan Huan"

Beneath the breathing mask, she parted her pink lips slightly and murmured a name.

This then attracted the attention of a man next to the hospital bed.

Beside the hospital bed, Jiang Xiong blinked, then his face lit up with joy. He was about to get up to press the nurse call button.
"Yan Huan?!"

On the bed, the girl in the hospital gown suddenly opened her eyes and sat up in surprise.

"Ha ha."

She removed her breathing mask, looked around in surprise, and began searching for someone.
However, all they saw was a high-class private ward.

Inside, there is not only a single bed, but also a high-end sofa, a shower room, a refrigerator, and all sorts of personal belongings.

Bai Yi could see with her naked eye that there were many flowers and gifts that seemed to be given as gifts of comfort.

The following was written on different cards in different handwriting:

"My dearest Yiyi, get well soon!"

"We are waiting for you to wake up - Yi Jiajun".

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Bai Yi stared blankly at the gifts, then her gaze shifted and she noticed the promotional poster for "Girl Group Showdown" hanging on the wall.

Inside, Bai Yi is in the center position.
"I'm back?"

Bai Yi was somewhat shocked, and even felt that she had entered an "if" scenario.

But looking at the digital clock on the table next to it, the time displayed was...
"19:17"

It shouldn't be about time travel at all.
Bai Yi was somewhat at a loss. With a thought, the hand with the tube inserted in the bedding immediately summoned a pocket watch.

As you gently run your fingers over it, you can feel the uneven cracks.

This proves that everything that happened before was not a dream.
"Yiyi, you're awake?!" Jiang Xiong's voice brought Bai Yi back to her senses, causing her to quickly turn around and ask.
"Uncle Jiang, where am I right now?"

"Yiyi, don't move around, lie down first. I'll call the doctor..."

"Uncle Jiang, where am I right now? What's the date?!"

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Hearing Bai Yi's anxious voice, Jiang Xiong blinked and had no choice but to respond.

Today is July 27th.

July.
The 27th?!

Doesn't that mean it's been more than twenty days since Yan Huan's birthday on July 1st?!
Causality bomb.
"Where's Yan Huan? Uncle Jiang?! How is Yan Huan?!"

"Forehead"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiong blinked at Bai Yi, who was in front of him and was very agitated.

Immediately, completely bewildered, he asked in return,
"Who is Yan Huan?"

"Hey?"

Upon hearing Jiang Xiong's words, Bai Yi's expression changed instantly.

She quickly waved her hand and explained.
"It's Yan Huan! The student council president of Totsuki Academy, a very handsome guy who's always smiling. Haven't you met him before?"

"Have you seen him before? I do remember seeing the student council president of Totsuki Academy. I do remember seeing the student council president of your Suzy Academy."

"Suzy Academy?!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yi was completely stunned.

Jiang Xiong sighed, looking at the girl with concern, wondering if there was something wrong with her mind.
"Yes, your mother originally wanted you to go to Totsuki Academy, but you didn't listen to her at all and went to Suzy Academy instead."
"It's like when you were little, you didn't listen to her and signed with Yasaka Records, but chose to go into singing instead. It made your mother so angry back then, she had a huge fight with you."

As Bai Yi listened to Jiang Xiong's words, a new memory flashed through her mind.

However, due to her unique physical condition, it did not affect her original memories at all.
In that new memory, she saw a completely new life.

Because on the day of her childhood talent show, she gained her first fan, her first recognition, and her first act of courage.
Therefore, she no longer felt inferior as she did when she was a child and listened to Zuo Jiangqin's every word, but instead focused on her own music creation.

They debuted during junior high school with their debut song "Fan A," written for an unknown fan at the time, which became an instant hit online upon release.
In my first year of junior high, I stepped onto an offline stage for the first time, despite my mother's objections.

She performed as a guest at the first comic convention held by Golden Lion Group, which led to her being discovered by Golden Lion Entertainment and becoming a popular singer.
After gaining fame, Bai Yi became more confident and was no longer under Zuo Jiangqin's control.

Not only did she choose a different high school, but she also moved out and lived alone.
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At this moment, when the image of a fan sitting on the ground, encouraging him with a trembling voice, from many years ago flashed through his mind...
A single tear rolled down Bai Yi's cheek as she stared blankly into the corner of her eye.

Perhaps, at that time, I didn't know who it was.
But now, more than a decade later...
She instantly understood who that person was—bruised and battered, yet forcing a weak smile to comfort and encourage her.
Bai Yi's tears became increasingly difficult to hold back, while Jiang Xiong, standing to the side, continued to explain what had happened while waiting for the nurse to arrive.

"More than a month ago, you suddenly went missing. I couldn't reach you, so I had no choice but to call the police."

"Then, they brought the police into your rented room, only to find you lying unconscious on the floor."
"We took you to the hospital, and you've been sleeping for so many days now."

More than a month.
Bai Yi calculated that it was roughly the day she decided to travel through time.

In other words, he did indeed end his time travel and returned to the day he began his journey.

Time has returned to normal.
But what's the problem?
Solve it?

Thinking of this, Bai Yi's face was still full of worry, and she anxiously tried to get out of bed.

"I need to go find Yan Huan."

"What are you looking for, Yan Huan? Wait, wait, wait, you lie down first. So, your sudden disappearance was related to this student council president of Totsuki Academy?"

"I...I can't explain it to you, Uncle Jiang. Anyway, I need to confirm Yan Huan's whereabouts."

"Click~"

Just then, the door slowly opened, and a nurse who had come to check on the situation walked in.

She seemed to have overheard the conversation inside from outside the door, and asked curiously,
"Yan Huan, are you looking for Yan Huan?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiong's eyes widened, and he muttered to himself,

"Wait, how come everyone knows Yan Huan but I don't?"

The nurse smiled helplessly and simply said,
"Because one of my previous patients was named Yan Huan, a handsome young man, but unfortunately, he wasn't very lucky."

Bad luck?!

"What's wrong with him?"

"On the night of July 1st, he was suddenly transferred from the South District Hospital, accompanied by four young girls and... well, a red-haired older sister who was probably one of their elders."

The nurse approached Bai Yi and began to check on her condition.
"You don't know, his condition is very serious. His skin and internal organs have suffered severe damage, and we don't even know how it happened."
"When he arrived, he was covered in blood, and the stretcher was soaked. We had issued countless critical condition notices. The hospital in the South District was helpless and had no choice but to bring him here."

"It's said that it was his birthday that day."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yi's heart clenched.

She pursed her lips, her starry eyes brimming with tears as she quickly pressed for an answer.

"Then he is now."

"Ah, don't worry, he's in excellent health. It's truly a stroke of luck amidst misfortune, or rather, a miracle."

After the nurse checked and confirmed there was no problem, she smiled slightly through her mask.
"He was discharged from the hospital a few days ago with those girls. I think it's because school is about to start? He's quite studious; even with such a serious injury, he's still thinking about going back to school. If it were me, I'd want to stay in bed for months on leave."

Beside him, Jiang Xiong smiled and shook his head, saying,
"Otherwise, why isn't he the student council president of Totsuki Academy?"

"Totsuki Academy? Wow, that's pretty impressive."

The reputations of Totsuki Academy and Shuchi Academy are well-known throughout the Linmen.

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However, after hearing the nurse say that Yan Huan was alright, the tears that had been building up in Bai Yi's eyes finally couldn't be held back any longer and fell.
"Didi."

Bai Yi covered her face and began to sob.

"That's great, that's great. Yan Huan is alright. She's alright. It's all over."

January 7th.
His 19th birthday, a causal bomb destined to explode like a nightmare, was finally brought to a complete end because their world lines were no longer intertwined.

Even after more than twenty days, he was completely unharmed and had even been discharged from the hospital.
That's good.
That's good.
"Yes, I'll be relieved as long as you wake up."

Seeing this, Jiang Xiong didn't understand what it meant, but seeing Bai Yi, who had just woken up, with a joyful expression on her face, he couldn't help but smile.

At that moment, Bai Yi wiped away her tears, unable to contain her excitement, and was about to throw off the covers and get out of bed, which startled Jiang Xiong, who quickly shook his head.

"Hey, hey, don't get out of bed! And it's so late, what do you need to do? Tell me, and I'll help you."

"me."

Bai Yi was in a panic, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts, but to sum it all up in one sentence:

I'm going to see Yan Huan.

But indeed, it was only after hearing Jiang Xiong's reminder that she realized she still had many things to deal with first.
So, she pursed her lips, looked at Jiang Xiong, and said,
"Uncle Jiang, I...I want to write a letter to Linmen Second Prison."

"Prison? Writing letters?"

"Um"

Immediately, Bai Yi nodded, revealing an expectant smile.

"Then.
"I'm transferring to Totsuki Academy for the upcoming fall semester."

She said so.

(End of this chapter)