Collapse Iron: After watching the simulation, they all turned to the dark side.

[Fireworks: @Estella, can you stop playing the incompetent wife? Now's not the right time to steal a chicken, is it?]

[Alan: Miss seems to have fainted.]

[Hanabi: Okay, it wasn't an act.]

Chapter 55 A Lie

In the vast flower garden, Little Black Tower works diligently.

One spoonful of Carnation evaporated milk, one spoonful of plant growth promoter.

The flower seeds quickly broke through the soil, sprouted, and emitted a brilliant blue halo.

Even when it matured and bloomed, it only took less than five days.

Black Tower was very satisfied with this.

Let's break down his psychological defenses today.

Black Tower had prepared everything and then sent a message to Lu Qing.

"Come test the simulated universe, please come quickly, I beg you."

"I'm here." The answer was concise.

As is customary, Lu Qing wanted Black Tower to beg her, but she didn't expect Black Tower to anticipate her prediction.

This is really boring. Lu Qing couldn't help but shake his head. He really didn't know what she was up to now. He hadn't simulated the universe for many years.

Until, a pink-haired girl appeared on his inevitable path.

"Where are you going, Qing?"

"Go to the Black Tower office. What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Estelle took a deep breath:

"I have some shocking news for you. Ms. Ruan Mei was attacked by Polka-Kakamu and her life is now hanging by a thread. It's such a pity. Moreover, she is a friend of Ms. Heita and even visited our space station not long ago."

Lu Qing was silent for a moment, her voice trembling slightly:

"Estella, do you know where she is now?"

"I know." Although she felt a little guilty about lying, Estella still gave an address.

She didn't want to lie to him, but when she thought about what Ruan Mei had promised, she had no other choice.

Lu Qing no longer hesitated.

That damned Polka—Kakamu, it's like a persistent ghost!

I have no choice but to decline the invitation from Black Tower for now.

Hei Ta, who was waiting for Lu Qing to arrive, froze on her face when she saw the new message. A hint of hesitation flashed in her exquisite dark purple eyes.

Her feelings toward Nguyen Mai were complex.

Although this wicked woman has always wanted to steal her little follower away, they have known each other for a very long time and had a very good relationship before.

She would be sad if she died.

Another key issue is that this message may be fake news.

Polka—Kakamu has never escaped unscathed except for the time she herself made a move. Black Tower doesn't think Ruan Mei can escape from her grasp.

It's also possible that he's deceiving his innocent, pitiful, weak, and helpless little follower.

No matter what, I have to go there myself.

Black Tower immediately took out his phone and booked a starship ticket to Ruan Mei's place, but this issue was sold out, which shouldn't be the case...

At this moment, Estádio was sitting next to Lu Qing, whose expression remained unchanged.

"By the way, are you sure it's okay for me to come with you?"

“It’s alright. Today is a day off, and Ms. Ruan Mei is an important guest of our space station. I should go and check on the situation on behalf of the space station.”

That sounds reasonable, but the starship in front of them seems to be completely empty, like a ghost ship.

"Estella, something feels off. Normally, this starship should be packed with people. Why are there only the two of us today?"

Estelle would never tell Lu Qing that she had used her connections to buy all the tickets for today, so naturally the place was empty.

At least today, she could trap Black Tower inside the Black Tower Space Station. She also managed to have Lu Renyi from the Information Department cut off the space station's communication antenna.

Of course, her reason was to repair the equipment, but it's a pity for the young man; Black Tower probably hates him to death.

Meanwhile, in the live stream, Black Tower felt like the sky had fallen when she saw what was happening before her. Her most trusted person, Aistar, had actually chosen to betray her.

Estád couldn't possibly be that smart, so the mastermind behind it all is Nguyen Mai. I was just worried about her safety, and then I lost two little pearls.

[Black Tower: @RuanMei, I'll go all out with you!!!]

[Fireworks: @BlackTower, it's okay, it's okay to cry.]

[Silver Wolf: I'm in a bad situation too, I didn't even have breakfast.]

[Kafka: That's terrible.]

Although Lu Qing found it strange that Heita hadn't replied to her message yet, she could understand it. Heita often worked on experiments so hard that she forgot to eat and sleep, and this was a common occurrence for her.

[Black Tower: @Star @Himeko @March7 @Walter @Sunday @Danheng, return to the space station immediately. I need to borrow the Star Train; I have something to do.]

[Himeko: For now, we can't come back. It seems we're stuck here in Onpharos.]

[Fireworks: @BlackTower, it's a minor issue. At least you can cosplay Tuotuo Xi in a little while.]

[Silver Wolf: Black Tower: There's a cow! There's a cow!!!]

The starship traveled at high speed, but it still took a long time. Estella, who was next to Lu Qing, was clearly getting sleepy.

Soon, she closed her eyes, and her little head unconsciously rested on Lu Qing's shoulder as the starship turned.

Lu Qing was slightly stunned at first, then gradually relaxed. In the past, he might have helped Aisda tidy her messy hair, but today he really wasn't in the mood.

The simulation I did with Ruan Mei is still vivid in my mind.

The scent of my house cat is still fresh in my memory.

Lu Qing had no choice but to consider her current situation.

Moreover, he didn't even have Ruan Mei's contact information, and even sending her a greeting was a luxury he couldn't hope for.

However, he didn't think too highly of himself.

Time can erase all emotions. Even the most passionate love will become bland and tasteless under the influence of time.

Besides, I haven't even tested her abilities yet.

Moreover, according to current reports, she has always been aloof and ethereal, like a banished immortal, because a person's childhood and adulthood are different.

People can't even empathize with their childhood selves.

Therefore, Lu Qing didn't think he held a very high position in her heart anymore. At most, he was just a friend. Whether he went or not, it probably wouldn't make much difference to her.

But he wanted to go.

Even if it's the last time we meet.

He didn't live such a long and long life; all the memories seem like they happened just yesterday.

He couldn't sever his ties...

The other party has long forgotten.

However, many things are beyond one's control.

Lu Qing was speechless and choked up for a moment.

[Fireworks: @Ruanmei, we can probably meet, but have you thought about how you're going to explain this? Anyone in this situation would be angry, the kind of person you can't reason with.]

[Ruan Mei: That's simple. I'm his cat. If a cat does something wrong, can't I just be affectionate and make him calm down?]

[Black Tower: @RuanMei, looking my eyes!!!]

[Ruan Mei: @Heita, look, you're in a hurry again. Actually, to be precise, he's just your subordinate now, and you don't have the right to manage him.]

[Black Tower: If it weren't for you, he wouldn't be who he is now.]

[Ruan Mei: I will help him pay off his debts. No, he should pay them off himself; it's marital property after all.]

[Fireworks: What the hell is this about marital property?! Seriously, this is hilarious!!!]

Black Tower felt somewhat foolish; it had considered everything, but it couldn't have predicted that Estád would betray them.

Then she couldn't help but slam her hand down hard, smashing the table in front of her into dust.

"My little follower, no! No, there's still hope. My little follower will definitely not let Ruan Mei get her so easily."

The Black Tower mustered its courage; now was not the time to surrender.

That wicked cat that steals fish!!!

[Hanabi: What an incompetent wife!!!]

Chapter 56: Failing to Eat

The starship soon arrived at its destination, and Lu Qing followed Estádio to Ruan Mei's location.

Then, Estella was kept out of the door.

"Please come in, sir. Ms. Ruan Mei wishes to meet with you alone."

"Is she still conscious?" Lu Qing asked, slightly puzzled.

"Of course, Ms. Ruan Mei is out of danger." The maid at the door, whose cheongsam was slit up to her thigh, smiled and said it wasn't strange at all.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

Following a somewhat narrow path, we arrived at a waterside pavilion with towers and terraces.

"What a lovely plum blossom scent!" Lu Qing felt refreshed and invigorated by the fragrance.

"You've come. I thought you were avoiding me all this time." Ruan Mei's expression was calm and her face was as usual.

"How could that be? I've just been busy lately. I've been planning to make some time to visit you."

Of course, this is a lie, but it's not a big deal; Ruan Mei couldn't possibly know.

[Fireworks: Laughing, they don't even realize their underwear color is known.]

"Come on, Qing, try my plum blossom cake." Ruan Mei brought over a plate with her beautiful, delicate hands, a hint of anticipation in her otherwise indifferent eyes.

Lu Qing didn't stand on ceremony and picked up a piece of pastry with two fingers as if picking a flower.

"A lingering flavor and a rich aroma make it an excellent dish."

"Of course, after you left, I analyzed the ingredients in that plum blossom cake and then learned baking, so I can be considered to have inherited your skills."

"Is it that complicated? Actually, I just bake them casually, as long as they look about right."

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Qing spoke up: "I heard that you were attacked by Polka-Kakamu. Is that true? Or are you lying to me?"

Ruan Mei patted her chest helplessly.

"I don't want to lie to you. This is just a way to get you here. After all, it's been a long time since we last met. Look at these plum blossoms, they bloom and wither, wither and bloom again. You should have come to see me sooner."

Following the direction Ruan Mei pointed, Lu Qing saw the plum tree that had already grown tall and graceful.

Lu Qing was completely relieved; it was obvious that Aha had just been lying to him.

Forget about turning evil or being a yandere; Ruan Mei looks perfectly normal now.

If I had known this would happen, I definitely should have come sooner.

"Ah Qing, you once said that meeting again is the happiest thing, right?"

"Well, what's wrong?"

"But when you first saw me, you weren't happy, but rather felt a hint of fear. Why is that?"

"Is...is it...maybe I'm just afraid of the dark. By the way, it's a bit dark here."

Lu Qing looked at the dark corner, feeling somewhat puzzled.