Collapse Simulator: Raging at the Imaginary Tree

Chapter 224: Flowers in the Dream

"Sir, your dishes have been served. Please tell us if you need anything." The waiter bowed slightly and left.

Ji Zi swirled the wine in her glass and looked around.

"I don't even want to come here to eat, but you're willing to spend a lot of money." Ji Zi glanced at Yun Ling and said.

"Of course I am willing. For Jizi, I will do anything..."

"Okay, be normal." Ji Zi pinched her eyebrows to stop Yun Ling from continuing.

Although Yun Ling was usually quite talkative, he had never been so corny.

Could it be that he really likes me?

Ji Zi didn't know what she did to attract him.

"Then let's toast to our second date?" Yun Ling raised the juice in his hand.

"Does the last time count too?" Ji Zi couldn't help but complain, but still picked up the cup and clinked it lightly with Yun Ling's.

A crisp sound was heard, and Ji Zi's red lips touched the wall of the glass. The red wine shook slightly and entered her mouth.

"That's right, I will remember every time I spent with Ji Zi clearly." Yun Ling nodded.

Ji Zi seemed to be somewhat immune to Yun Ling's attacks. She chatted with Yun Ling about some irrelevant things while enjoying the delicious food and wine in front of her.

"I heard that the minor you chose is all related to logistics. Do you want to work in logistics in the future?" Ji Zi asked doubtfully.

There are actually many categories in minor majors. Some are more inclined to train combat skills, while others, like Yun Ling, are more inclined to logistics work.

"Logistics work is not bad either. I can become a captain of a Hyperion ship and clean the decks every day for a solid salary." Yun Ling squinted his eyes and responded.

"Are you thinking of replacing me so soon? But being a captain with your abilities is really a waste of your talent. You can fight back and forth with Teacher Fu Hua, which makes you much better than me."

Ji Zi waved her hand and didn't take it seriously.

"Teacher Fu Hua is so amazing. Do you know where she came from? I'm a little curious." Yun Ling turned the topic to Fu Hua.

"Teacher Fu Hua is one of the three immortals in Shenzhou. She is of course very powerful. During the second collapse, she subdued the Herrscher of the Void by herself. Even Bishop Otto had to be in awe of her." Ji Zi replied.

"...Subdue the Herrscher of the Void?" Yun Ling's eyes flickered, and it was unknown what he was thinking.

Indeed, due to the changes that occurred five hundred years ago, the world has changed a lot.

If Fu Hua really participated in the Second Honkai War, even the six-core Puffer Queen would have absolutely no chance.

Fu Hua, with her collapsed form, combined with her martial arts practiced for five thousand years, and her simulated battles with the Herrscher in the dormant chamber for tens of thousands of years...

Why do I suddenly feel a little sorry for Xilin?

"Then how come such a talented teacher like Teacher Fu Hua comes to teach at St. Freya Academy?" Yun Ling continued to ask.

"Don't speak so badly of St. Freya's Academy." Ji Zi looked at Yun Ling fiercely, then sighed softly.

"To be honest, I'm not quite sure why Fu Hua is here. It would be better to ask Principal Theresa about this matter...By the way, is it really okay to ask about another girl's situation during a date?"

Ji Zi reminded lightly.

"Because Ji Zi won't mind." Yun Ling said with a faint smile.

"No, I mind." Ji Zi took a sip of red wine and replied.

"That means Ji Zi cares about me a lot. Being able to reach this conclusion, today's date can be said to have a good ending." Yun Ling smiled even more happily.

"Tsk."

Feeling that Yun Ling was difficult to deal with, Ji Zi clicked her tongue.

When facing Yun Ling, those who try to respond coldly or reject him always feel powerless like hitting a cotton ball.

After eating, Yun Ling took Ji Zi to the movies.

It's a very common dating routine, but the movies chosen are still very interesting.

"I heard that you always have movie tickets for the next week ready?" Ji Zi heard this rumor from somewhere.

"Well, because it makes it convenient to ask girls out anytime. Jizi, do you want to come to the movies with me tomorrow?"

Yun Ling took out two movie tickets, and the date on them was tomorrow.

"..." Ji Zi was speechless for a moment.

Is there really anyone who can behave so elegantly?

"You're totally wasting money. Who would really want to go out to the movies with you?" Ji Zi glanced at him.

"Yes, Teacher Fu Hua agreed last time, but unfortunately there was a small accident along the way. Mei, Kiana, and Yuno all watched it with me. Bronya is currently focused on playing games, and Chao Yu is on a mission recently, so she may not have much time."

Yun Ling counted his sins one by one.

Ji Zi has completely convinced Yun Ling.

"So, you have so many choices around you, why do you have to stick with me?" Ji Zi asked seriously.

"Don't talk nonsense. Answer my questions seriously. Your answer will determine how I treat you in the future."

When Yun Ling was about to speak, Ji Zi immediately reminded him.

"Teacher Ji Zi." Yun Ling called softly.

It’s not Sister Jizi, nor Jizi, but Teacher Jizi.

This was the formal address that Ji Zi required him to use in front of other people, but when Yun Ling said it now, there was an inexplicable feeling.

Ji Zi could feel that Yun Ling at this moment was absolutely sincere in wanting to tell her what was in his heart.

"You are a very good teacher and one whom I respect from the bottom of my heart."

"So, I don't want that bouquet of flowers named 'Dream' to be placed at your funeral. If possible, I hope that I can personally give it to you at your wedding."

"Sometimes I feel like I've had a very long dream. In the dream, you are full of regrets, and in the dream, I am powerless."

"Until I personally enter this beautiful dream and face myself at that time, I will be willing to give everything to rewrite that possible regret."

"Broken armor, broken sword, lifeless eyes, and... falling into the bottomless abyss."

"The rekindled flame is but a fleeting illusion, and in the end, only the brilliant smile burning in the fire remains."

Yun Ling said this seriously, which is why he is so obsessed with becoming stronger.

He wants to change the world and turn this imperfect story into what he expects.

Ji Zi opened her pink lips slightly, not knowing how to respond.

She could feel the heaviness of the words, but she couldn't understand their meaning.

Is that person you are talking about her?

"Yesterday, during the medical aid class, the teacher talked about 'artificial stigmata.' The Valkyries who have artificial stigmata implanted are truly great. They sacrifice their lives for the power to defend their country on the battlefield."

"Did she tell you?" Ji Zi tightened her grip on the wine glass.

"Yes, Teacher Ji Zi is the one who implanted the artificial stigmata, and she won't live long." Yun Ling nodded.

Ji Zi was silent for a while, and her eyes suddenly became sharper.

"So you're just trying to give a taste of love to someone who's almost 30, still single, and about to die? Or are you using your stupid and ridiculous words to keep me away from the battlefield?"

Her words suddenly became extremely sharp, with a hint of sneer on the corner of her mouth, as if she was mocking Yun Ling.

"To answer Jizi's first question, this is not charity, but love from the heart."

"To answer Jizi's second question, I have never thought of asking Jizi to withdraw from the battlefield, because this is her own choice, and I will respect it to the end."

"Using morality to force others to change for you is a cowardly act. I will not change Jizi's mind."

"I will save her in my own way. I will find a way to solve the harm of artificial stigmata! I will find a way to restore Jizi's body to health and live a normal life! I will find a way to make Jizi fall in love with me truly and without any worries!"

Yun Ling's words reached Ji Zi's ears word by word.

Ji Zi was stunned. She thought those fancy words were just embellishments to cover up his bad character.

But at this moment, there really was a moment when she was captivated by Yun Ling.

Is this what heartbeat feels like?

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Chapter 225: One Cup

"So many scientists at Tianming have spent so much time and effort trying to figure out a solution to the dangers of artificial stigmata. Do you think you can do it?"

Ji Zi's tone couldn't help but slow down a little, probably because she felt a little sorry for having misunderstood Yun Ling just now.

"There's an old saying in Shenzhou: 'What our predecessors couldn't do, we can do too!' Just because they can't do it doesn't mean I can't. I'm Yun Ling."

A strong sense of self-confidence emerged from Yun Ling's words, making Ji Zi feel as if he could really do it and create a miracle.

"Puchi..." Ji Zi couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Of course, this is not a mockery, but a kind of inexplicable joy.

"Okay, if you can really do it, I don't mind having a boyfriend who is ten years younger than me!" Ji Zi's expression was a little playful.

If it were in the past, she would never give Yun Ling hope, but his confidence and persistence seemed to really make Ji Zi see the light.

No wonder there are always so many girls around him. Maybe they are moved by his sincerity that he reveals inadvertently.

"Then Ji Zi, get ready. I will definitely succeed!" Yun Ling smiled, his eyes full of joy.

"Come on, go drink with me." Ji Zi put her arm around Yun Ling's neck and walked towards the bar.

"Sister Ji Zi, please let me go." Yun Ling sniffed the fragrance coming from Ji Zi's body and begged for mercy.

"No, that won't work. Let me try to see if you can really get drunk after one glass of water." Ji Zi seemed determined to let Yun Ling have a taste.

"Well... okay." Yun Ling mourned for himself for a moment, hoping that his alcohol tolerance would also increase as his physical fitness improved.

Ji Zi ordered a glass of wine with the lowest alcohol content for Yun Ling, which was basically juice with very little alcohol.

Yun Ling suddenly remembered that he had a gift from Eden on him, a wine glass. Perhaps he could take this opportunity to try out what the wine glass was used for.

"Please pour it into this cup for me." Yun Ling took out a wine glass from somewhere and shouted to the bartender.

"What? You brought your own wine glass and you said you can't drink?" Ji Zi suddenly felt that she was deceived.

Looking at the cup, the entire wall was black, with golden lines on it as embellishment. And underneath it was a ruby ​​that sparkled with dazzling light.

The wine glass that looked like a work of art immediately caught Ji Zi's attention. She could feel the extraordinary nature of the wine glass just from its appearance.

Why would a normal person bring a wine glass when drinking? Even if they did bring a wine glass, they wouldn't use such a good one, right?

"This was given to me by someone else. I hardly drink alcohol, so I haven't used it yet. It's a good opportunity to give it a try. I heard a long time ago that the taste of wine drunk from different wine glasses is very different." Yun Ling explained.

Soon the luxurious wine glass was filled with clear liquid.

Yun Ling swallowed, clinked glasses with Ji Zi, and drank it all in one gulp.

The rich fruity aroma filled Yun Ling's mouth. He couldn't even feel any alcohol, as if there was only fruit juice in it.

Suddenly his eyes widened, and a warm feeling flowed through his body, and today's fatigue seemed to be swept away.

"It tastes good. Is it pure juice?" Yun Ling shook the cup and asked.

"It's spiked with alcohol." The bartender shook his head.

Yun Ling suddenly felt something was wrong, because his previous physique really couldn't drink alcohol at all, and he would die if he did...

Could it be that my body has become stronger and my drinking tolerance has improved? Or is the alcohol concentration too low? Or is it the effect of the glass?

"Please give me another drink. It's okay if the alcohol concentration is a little higher." Yun Ling couldn't wait to verify it.

"Didn't you say you can't drink?" Ji Zi pulled Yun Ling's face.

"Let me try it again. Maybe this magical wine glass is working." Yun Ling raised the glass.

Soon his glass was full again and he drank it all in one gulp.

Sure enough, there was no taste of alcohol in it, only a hint of dry lemon, just like sparkling water.

"There's still no smell of alcohol. It seems the cup really worked." Yun Ling touched his chin.

"I don't believe it. Let me try." Ji Zi snatched the cup from Yun Ling's hand, filled it with some wine, and drank it without any hesitation.

If she saw correctly, the place where her lips touched was the place where Yun Ling had just drunk.