Back to the Future 1999: Raining at the Same Time

When I got up today, I felt that the room seemed to be a lot cleaner, and even the faint musty smell that had been lingering in the air had disappeared without a trace.

While Chen Xi was still in a daze after waking up, he turned over and sat on the edge of the bed. With his messy hair on his head, he yawned, then pursed his lips and closed his eyes again.

He put his feet on the bed and swayed back and forth, trying to find the right shoes. But unlike usual, they seemed to come alive today and slipped onto Chen Xi's feet.

The atmosphere in the room seemed to freeze at that moment. Chen Xi closed his eyes and did not move. His brain, which had suddenly become clear, began to release a strong perception field outward, while accumulating his strongest killing move in his body.

Until... the comb-like touch gently inserted into his hair, tidying up his messy hair.

"Master, with that level of power, even I would be reduced to ashes."

"Youmeng!"

The moment the familiar voice sounded from behind, Chen Xi let down all his guard and prepared to turn around and pounce on him.

But because the comb was still stuck in his hair, the violent movement pulled his hair and made him gasp, and then he sat down obediently again.

"Haha, it's really gratifying that the master can be so excited to see me."

Carefully comb out the knots in Chenxi's hair and style it into the right shape.

"During my absence, the master has practically left without taking care of himself. As the housekeeper, I feel a strong sense of dereliction of duty and remorse."

He knew that Youmeng was indirectly criticizing him for not paying attention to his image, but Chen Xi was too stubborn to admit it directly!

"Oh, that's because you're not here. Usually, I'd take care of this kind of thing myself after I get up. Haven't you made me incompetent?"

"Besides, you know my condition recently. It was quite difficult for me to even maintain my human form, so how could I care about these few hairs on my head?"

Knowing the situation of his master, You Meng did not say any further. After all, it was for the same reason that he left reality to help him maintain the last bit of people's hearts.

Chen Xi didn't have to change his clothes himself. You Meng had already laid out the first proper breakfast for him in nearly a week on the table.

"Oh, there has to be someone to serve me so I can have a hot breakfast."

The knife in his right hand cut up the sausage on the plate. Chen Xi picked up a piece with his left hand and put it into his mouth. He looked at You Meng vaguely and asked:

"Nizemo Jiuhui is sorry... I think my problem hasn't been solved yet."

He picked up another piece of sausage and put it to Youmeng's mouth. Chen Xi took this opportunity to ask the question he was most curious about at the moment.

"Yesterday, a new energy flowed into the master's body. They took my place, and then I came out."

He leaned forward slightly to eat the food given by Chen Xi, but he hardly saw his lips move before he heard You Meng's clear answer.

"I know that it was Lady Wuld's power, and I am deeply grateful for her help to the Master. If it is convenient today, I hope you can allow me to meet with her and express my gratitude in person."

"Okay, that's easy. Just pack up and we'll be ready to go."

The tentacle extending from the palm licked the last bit of sauce on the plate, and then, as if to savor it for the last time, it extended the tentacle dipped in pepper sauce into the crack of the palm, sucked it clean, and then retracted it completely, returning to the shape of a normal palm.

……

If possible, Chen Xi hoped that today's weather would be better, with brighter sunshine. However, due to some necessary conditions, the moment of departure had to be on such an unusual rainy day.

We came to the cafe's awning. I didn't know if it was the weather, but I could sense a hint of fatigue on Wood's face.

Although he hoped that this was not due to him, he had to face the truth. In the end, he had no choice but to continue sitting opposite her with a thick face and coughed lightly like a child to attract her attention.

"I'm glad you're still willing to appear in front of me, kid."

Coming back from typing on the typewriter, a gentle smile appeared on Wood's face.

"Ahem, I'm sorry for everything that happened before...Ms. Wuld."

After hesitating for a long time, Chen Xi still didn't use that name. Even when he saw a hint of disappointment flash across Wuld's face, he turned his head away and pretended not to see it.

"It seems my mystical arts are quite helpful. Seeing you recover so well, my efforts are worth it, child."

The loss turned into relief. Putting aside the chaos in Chen Xi, he had actually become a very good adult. As a mother, she couldn't help but feel relieved about this.

"Well, there's someone I want to introduce you to today. After meeting him, he's been taking care of me and my family."

After saying that, Youmeng's figure slowly emerged from nothingness and gradually solidified before standing in front of Wuld.

"Greetings, Ms. Wuld. I am Youmeng, the housekeeper of the Chenxi family. Thank you very much for using your power to restore the master's clarity of mind, allowing us to continue living as before."

After saying this, he bowed respectfully to Urd.

"It's okay, thank you for taking care of Chenxi all this time. This child must be difficult to take care of."

"Let me see. Hmm, your hair is much neater today than when we met yesterday."

Following Youmeng's words, he continued to tease Chenxi, knowing that he would not be angry now. The relationship between them became closer through this interaction.

Gradually, as they chatted, the surrounding tables, chairs and scenery slowly fell into a strange melting state.

More and more people on the street rushed out of their houses, shouting for artistic freedom, and fell into a strange frenzy.

There was a faint atmosphere of sadness around Wuld, but she hid it very well, and then said to Chen Xi with a forced smile:

"It seems like it's about time."

"Well, it seems like it's about time."

After repeating her words, Chen Xi slowly stood up and walked into the heavy rain.

He wanted to dissolve himself in the rainstorm and let everything about himself be exposed to Ulder under the influence of the rainstorm.

Only in this way can Urd's ability act like a sieve, filtering out the ominousness and chaos that has stained him.

Standing in the rainstorm, Chen Xi tried to empty his mind, not to think, not to look, and not to resist the power of the rainstorm that was gradually spreading throughout his body.

The reveling crowd passed by him, brushing against his body as he fell into the madness of the rain, but he felt increasingly calm.

For a moment, he even felt that he was connected to all things in the world through the rainstorm, linking the two eras. He really was like the imaginary gods overlooking the entire world, observing it from birth to death, and resurrection... over and over again.

"All right."

Wuld's voice rang in his ears, and Chen Xi came back to his senses. The scene around him had already changed.

The times have gone backwards again.

"how do you feel?"

It was as if he was reborn. Chen Xi felt as if a heavy burden on his shoulders had been suddenly lifted off. This "sense of normality" that he had not experienced for a long time even made him feel a dreamlike and unreal feeling.

"I feel... normal..."

Looking at his child's dazed look, Wuld couldn't help but laugh. And to be able to say such words proved that Chen Xi had really recovered well, it just took some time to adapt to this almost new body.

Just as Chen Xi was twisting his body in the rain, a silver missile flew over from a distance and hit him directly in his arms.

“Chen Xi——!”

As if sensing the changes in Chen Xi, Anya's pounce this time was more powerful than any previous one. A rocket-like header almost knocked out Chen Xi's breakfast.

"An-ya-!"

After being knocked to the ground, Chen Xi was still a little angry, but Anya quickly lay on top of him and snored.

The cat-like little movement instantly melted all of Chen Xi's emotions. He just wanted to reach out and stroke Anya's hair and back, then bury his face in her arms and suck hard!

The sudden change made Wuld's face slightly shocked, but after sensing the emotions between the two, her expression turned into even deeper relief and joy.

However, when she perceived Anya's appearance, Wuld felt as if her heart suddenly sank and tightened, making her want to turn away.

Following behind Anya, the belated Vilding was panting. Seeing that she was finally the Anya she remembered, she breathed a sigh of relief.

She greeted Chen Xi, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, and nodded to You Meng. Finally, she looked at the only unfamiliar woman in the room and asked Chen Xi:

"Chen Xi, who is this lady?"