Did the world end today?

Chapter 14 Time Capsule
Mars?

Is Jiang Xingye on Mars?
Depend on.

No wonder the phone number was disconnected!

However, according to the doctrines of the so-called "Planetary Reincarnation" organization
"A great fire descends from the sky, and Mars appears on the other side." Mars is the planet of the sun.

Is she really a member of that so-called organization?
So, is that why she was able to predict the end of the world?
That's right, this so-called "planetary reincarnation" organization is most likely not a cult at all.

They did indeed see the end of the world, but perhaps they didn't have enough evidence to deduce or prove its existence.

Good guy.
How could a leader I know so well be capable of doing something so big?

Lin Xu opened his eyes, rubbed his temples, and sat down in front of the computer, updating two new clues in the document.

The Planetary Cycle Organization predicted the end of the world.

Jiang Xingye is a core member of the Planetary Reincarnation Organization; her whereabouts on Mars are uncertain.

Lin Xu felt that the answer the man gave in his final moments was both plausible and unreliable.

It wasn't because people on their deathbeds speak kindly; it was mainly because when Lin Xu heard the answer "Mars" from him, he suddenly realized that Jiang Xingye, who appeared on the holographic projection, was indeed a little off.

Her hair was flowing.

Not just her hair, her whole being seemed to float.

At the time, I thought it was some kind of display bug, but now it seems...
She is indeed in space.

But clearly, she hasn't arrived on Mars yet.

Is it possible that she's on her way to Mars?
It's getting more and more complicated.

Lin Xu glanced at the time; it was already 5 p.m., almost dinnertime.

In this world, he also made an appointment to have dinner with Jiang Xingye.
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But thinking about it, it's a bit awkward.

If the world inside the bracelet represents the future, then Jiang Xingye is his future ex-wife.

To be fair, he knows how to get along with both his future girlfriend and future wife.

Future ex-wife?
That's a bit beyond the scope of the curriculum.
After changing his clothes and tidying himself up, Lin Xu sent a message to Jiang Xingye.

A few minutes later, the two met downstairs and went straight to a hot pot restaurant for dinner.

There wasn't a single unnecessary word exchanged. The two of them, as if they were starving, ordered food as soon as they arrived at the restaurant. After ordering, they started spinning the dice, eating until they were quite full, before finally putting down their chopsticks and beginning their first effective conversation in two hours.

"full."

Jiang Xingye touched his belly and said:
"The beef here is good; it's not processed meat."

"Indeed."

Lin Xu kept glancing at Jiang Xingye. Jiang Xingye noticed his gaze and asked in confusion:
"Why are you looking at me like that? You've been giving me that look ever since we came out. What, you want to ask me something?"

There are so many things I want to ask you.

Lin Xu secretly grumbled to himself.

who are you?
You are my future ex-wife, a key figure in a mysterious organization, someone whose name cannot even be mentioned, as it would trigger an alarm and attract military investigation, and most likely, one of the first Martian immigrants!

To be honest, who wouldn't have a lot of questions when faced with someone like that?
However, none of these questions can be asked.

Lin Xu sighed inwardly, pondered for a moment, and then subtly suggested:
"Actually, it's nothing much, it's just that a question suddenly came to mind today."

"You know, people in our line of work have a pretty good chance of becoming big shots in the future, right?"

"Maybe one day you'll do well and get recruited by the national team, and then I'll only see you on TV news, right?"

"You're thinking quite far ahead."

Jiang Xingye looked at Lin Xu with amusement.

"What's wrong? Are you starting to feel the pressure? Do you think you can't do without my protection?"

"This is nothing. You'll have to stand on your own eventually."

"You're still young, take things slowly."

"You talk as if you're that old."

Lin Xu couldn't help but roll his eyes.

He actually wanted to test Jiang Xingye to see if he had any plans to leave Tianqiong Technology, but the other party's answer was so watertight that he was truly a seasoned veteran in the workplace.

Just ask!
Since I've established myself as a newbie in the workplace, asking a question won't cause much offense.

"Actually, what I really wanted to ask is, do you have any plans to change jobs?"

"With your abilities, you should be sought after anywhere, right?"

That's one way of putting it.

Jiang Xingye waved to the waiter, ignored Lin Xu's objections, and directly swiped the payment code, then said:

"But changing jobs isn't that easy; our non-compete clauses are too strict."

"Unless you switch careers directly, you'll encounter a lot of trouble."

"So I don't plan to leave in the short term -- the development here is actually quite good. As long as the next round of investment can be negotiated, Sky Dome Technology might be able to take a big step forward."

"clear."

Lin Xu seemed to be deep in thought.

So, Jiang Xingye will stay at Sky Dome Technology for a while longer.

There must have been some event that led her to leave Sky Dome Technology. Or perhaps, she was an employee of Sky Dome Technology from the very beginning.

This doesn't seem to conflict with her joining the Planetary Reincarnation Organization?
Well, the latter is more likely.

After all, judging from the HR director's reaction, he did know the name Jiang Xingye.

However, he considered the name a taboo and would call the police if anyone mentioned it.

Following this line of thought, Lin Xu vaguely felt that he had pieced together the outline of the matter.

It is highly likely that Jiang Xingye lost control after "going to Mars".

Her transition from a technician to an astronaut might actually be related to the Planetary Cycle Organization.
This story is complicated enough.
What exactly was the opportunity that led Jiang Xingye to join that organization?
While he was still deep in thought, Jiang Xingye across from him had already stood up.

"I am full."

"Want to browse the mall?"

"walk."

Lin Xu stood up and followed Jiang Xingye.

She seems to have a unique aura that makes everyone around her feel like her little follower.

People passing by in the mall would glance in her direction more or less. Lin Xu couldn't help but think that maybe it was because of her temperament that she became the core of the "Planetary Reincarnation" organization.

Indeed, those destined for great things are easily recognizable.
The two wandered aimlessly through the mall, finding most things uninteresting.

It wasn't until he passed by a newly opened toy store that Jiang Xingye curiously went inside.

"What are these things? Adult toys?"

"...Fuck adult toys."

Lin Xu couldn't help but complain.

"Isn't this an anime merchandise store? Look at all those models!"

"Have you ever seen a store selling anime merchandise also selling water guns? That's like an adult toy store!"

Jiang Xingye walked straight into the store, with Lin Xu following closely behind.

After looking around, he realized that Jiang Xingye was absolutely right.

This is truly a toy store for adults, offering not only water guns and anime models, but also EDC toys, game consoles, and all sorts of strange and unusual gadgets.

Jiang Xingye stopped in front of a product labeled "Time Capsule".

"See this? I bought this thing when I was in college."

"But it's much more advanced now; this thing looks very sophisticated."

"How about it, want to buy one?"

"Write something down and put it in, and then open it up to look at it a few years later. It's actually quite interesting."

"Buy it, it's not expensive anyway."

Lin Xu shrugged indifferently, while Jiang Xingye acted swiftly, picking out two small, metal capsules to pay at the front desk.

Following the staff's instructions, the two unscrewed the palm-sized capsule, took out the message cards, and went to the table next to them to fill them out.

Lin Xu originally intended to write something casually to get by, but suddenly realized that this might also be an opportunity.

An opportunity to verify the connection between the bracelet world and the real world.

If information that doesn't belong to this world appears in this world, will the world of the bracelet also change?

He knew what he was going to write.

"Planetary Cycle".

“末日将在2045年4月23日0点0分降临。”

He then slipped the note into the time capsule.

Where will this thing be put?

The shop assistant swiped the screen, and a map appeared in front of the two of them.

“We will regularly send all the capsules to the Alashan Desert to bury and seal them. Each capsule corresponds to a patch of green vegetation.”

"So what you're buying is not just a beautiful memory to preserve, but also a vision to improve the Earth's environment."

"Good."

This thing even has a charitable aspect.

Doing business these days is truly ingenious.
Jiang Xingye, standing to the side, asked curiously:
What did you write?

"Some chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) content."

"It's pretty good, what I wrote is also quite cringeworthy."

Jiang Xingye chuckled and continued:

"Let's choose a five-year term."

"If we're still in touch five years from now, let's go to Alashan together and open this thing up?"

Lin Xu nodded slowly.

"no problem!"

(End of this chapter)