Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 181 Lu Wei's medication cannot be stopped
This was the first time Zhai Da had witnessed the "birth" of a special item, even though the system said that his "thought" was not the dominant factor.

Or rather, without Lu Wei, there would have been no such opportunity.

As the owner of this system, Zhai Da rarely felt any special emotions towards items other than [equipment].

Even with "equipment," it's more about a broad "love" for good things.

【Reassuring Desk Lamp】. +5% focus, increasing the likelihood of developing romantic feelings.
Wait, they're all lights.
Zhai Da opened the system and used his mind to drag and drop in the synthesis interface.

Sure enough, the combination of the "Eternal Light Bulb," the "Mini Rubik's Cube," and the "Reassuring Desk Lamp" actually has a three-in-one crafting path!
This seems to be the first time a three-in-one path has been used.
Want to give it a try? Zhai Da asked almost without hesitation.

This newly created "equipment" is only slightly useful in "increasing the probability of developing feelings," but he is not so pathetic as to need equipment to affect his emotions.

Why not just tease Lu Wei if you have any ideas? You're not some clueless straight man.

Zhai Da immediately started searching and finally found the light bulb wrapped in pearl cotton in the corner. He then greeted Lu Wei and took it to his room.

The Rubik's Cube is just sitting on my bedside table. It's not very useful. After solving it, it slightly improves logical reasoning ability, but the effect is pitifully short, only about five minutes. Moreover, Zhai Da personally tested it and didn't feel much difference.

Two of these three items are lamps, and one is a toy, but their core purpose is to enhance "mind"—it's unknown what they will become.
Lighting fixtures are the best option; they're very convenient to use!

After placing everything by the bedside, Zhai Da closed the door and selected the synthesis option.

"Environmental conditions detected, synthesis is about to begin. Please do not damage the environment or attempt to observe it without authorization."

"It's shielding off fluctuations, collapsing reality, and cleaning up traces."

"Synthesis complete."

Zhai Da opened the door with great anticipation.

A huge black meteor hammer lay quietly on the ground.
Zhai Da:
Is this right?
The black sphere is about the size of a basketball, with a straight stick attached to its back.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be not a meteor hammer, but another type of "lighting fixture".

"Congratulations, host! You have synthesized a green equipment: [Intracranial Disco Lamp]: With this, your brain will dance!"

Ownership: Owned, Activated.

"Equipment Effect 1: When the disco light is working (rotating and lit), it will randomly rotate and release three beams of red, yellow and blue light, which can enhance thinking speed, enhance concentration and enhance logical reasoning ability respectively. The enhancement is related to the duration of the effect. After the maximum bonus, negative effects may occur."

"Equipment Effect 2: Under the light of disco lights, you will never be able to sleep or feel tired."

"Special effect 'brainwave resonance': When multiple people are affected and their behavior, thoughts, and goals are consistent, there is a probability of mental resonance. In the state of resonance, emotions and thoughts will gradually become more coordinated, which has a powerful boost to group behavior."

"Unlocking mission: 72 hours of sleep deprivation under the lights of a disco."

Note: Sleep on your chicken neck! Get up and party!

Zhai Da looked at the "meteor hammer," its spherical surface covered with many light holes. He imagined that if it were hung in a room and turned on, it would instantly transform the room's atmosphere into something eerie and dazzling.

Get sick!
Who would study in a disco setting?
Hmm. It seems the system didn't specify that it had to be learning, just as group behavior isn't necessarily quiet thinking.
Holy crap, thinking about it now... cough cough, no no no, this doesn't align with core social values.

But how can you show off this kind of equipment?
Are the red, yellow, and blue colors meant to emphasize the presence of the Rubik's Cube? Then why isn't there green? Is it unlucky to have it shining on your head?

Previously, the "Eternal Light Bulb" could still quietly serve its purpose. The newly introduced "Reassuring Desk Lamp" was also somewhat useful. Now, it feels like we've lost three practical pieces of equipment all at once.

With a mouthful of saliva stuck in his throat, Zhai Da felt utterly speechless.

Moreover, this thing was quite large. After looking at it from left to right, Zhai Da could only wrap it back in the pearl cotton and temporarily put it in the wardrobe.

When she came out again, Lu Wei had finished wiping everything down, but she was standing there with her head tilted back, looking somewhat uncomfortable.

"what happened?"

"Something got into my eyes, I don't know what it is."

Her hands were dirty from working, so she couldn't rub her eyes.

After Zhai Da approached, he steadied Lu Wei's head with both hands: "Open your eyes and let me see."

Lu Wei slowly opened her eyes. It turned out to be fragments of foam board, the kind of small white ball that had been flattened.

Zhai Da led Lu Wei under the light and bent down: "I'll blow on it, don't dodge."

Lu Wei gave a soft "Mmm".

Lu Wei's delicate face was less than five centimeters away from Zhai Da's nose.

Zhai Da could even see the beads of sweat on her pink forehead from working so hard, and smell the faint scent rising from the moisture and heat.

He knew perfectly well in his past life that a girl's so-called natural fragrance was nothing more than the result of various skincare products permeating her skin over the years. To put it bluntly, it was like being marinated in a sauce.

But at that moment, Zhai Da swore that what entered his nose was not the fragrance of skincare products, but a more unique scent.

It's like burying your nose in a cat's embrace.

Like dew that's been broken in the early morning.

It's like the gardenias outside Sanmao's neighborhood that only bloom once a year.

It seemed as if all the pheromones were telling Zhai Da that the girl in front of him was cute and alluring.

[Safe Desk Lamp] Increases the probability of developing feelings?
Do I need that thing? Where is there no emotion?

A surge of impulse welled up in Zhai Da's heart, and he quickly decided to follow it.

Gently blow out a breath to blow away the dazzling bubbles.

But he didn't leave. He continued to lower his head and gently kissed Lu Wei's pink lips.

Gently stroke a cat, wet your fingertips with dew, and savor the delicate fragrance of gardenias.

Soft, cool, and smooth, it separates at the slightest touch.

The retreat was not out of cowardice, but out of a polite pause to allow for a more serious reorganization of the attack.

Zhai Da looked at Lu Wei with a gentle gaze.

Lu Wei looked at Zhai Da, her gaze calm.

"Did it blow away?"

Zhai Da:
Is that all you're asking? That doesn't seem right.
He sensed something was amiss, but he wouldn't deliberately leave things ambiguous just because he was embarrassed.

It's not an idol drama where one kiss takes three episodes to film.

So he said directly, "I just kissed you."

Lu Wei touched the tip of her lips with her bare hand; there was indeed still warmth and a lingering sensation there.

"I felt it. Thank you."

Zhai Da raised an eyebrow.

What the heck is "thank you"?

Lu Wei tilted her head and thought for a moment, as if trying to figure out what to say.

After a long while: "Want to kiss again?"

Zhai Da:
Seemingly remembering something suddenly, Lu Wei abruptly took a step back: "My mother said that girls should be reserved at times like this."

If you hadn't been so expressionless the whole time, I would have believed you.
Seeing that Zhai Da was still in a daze, Lu Wei lowered her head slightly, as if she had done something wrong.
With guilt and unease, she asked, "Did I... do something wrong?"

Should we remain calm or panic?
We have a lot of physical contact usually, but kissing is a bit more special. Yes, kissing is a bit more special.
Will Zhai Da feel bad about me? Will he think I hate him?
My usually simple and calm mind is now in a state of chaos and confusion, leaving me feeling lost and helpless.

Zhai Da sighed deeply.
The words of Teacher Shen Rui from a few months ago flashed through my mind.

"If one intends to engage with society, one can use intelligence and experience to imitate normal behavioral patterns, but ultimately one cannot truly perceive the emotions one should have."

"Medicine will never be the cure for these kinds of problems; people are."

Xiao Mutou has been doing much better lately than at the beginning, and his life is more relaxed and happy, to the point that Zhai Da has almost forgotten about him.

Zhai Da simply stepped forward and gently hugged Lu Wei.

If you can't convey your feelings, at least try to reassure him to prevent him from overthinking.

Lu Wei said softly, "I'm sorry."

"Sorry, my foot!"

It seems the illness hasn't fully healed yet.
Therefore, the medication cannot be stopped.

Suddenly I feel like he completely outbid me on the [Anxin Desk Lamp]. What a rip-off.

(End of this chapter)