Collapse Simulator: Raging at the Imaginary Tree

Let's take Ah Quan to see my sister later...

Ling lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling, her eyes full of confusion.

He didn't regret announcing their relationship. He always felt that he owed Ah Quan something, because what he liked was... just those similar eyes.

Suddenly, the cell phone rang rapidly. It was Shigure Qiluo calling.

"What's wrong, Sister Shiyu?" Ling asked in confusion.

"Look online, your reputation has reversed!"

"?" Ling opened the internet with a half-believing and half-doubting feeling. Unbeknownst to her, all the negative comments had disappeared, replaced by enthusiastic praise...

"What's going on?" Ling asked in confusion.

"Remember that guy, Kun Kun, who you pushed out during your smear campaign? All of his dealings with investors have been exposed, including the troll army he hired to smear him, and even the details of his subsequent capital operations have been dug up!"

"The fact that Kun Kun Jun put chicken essence in his fried noodles was also dug up, and his image has collapsed. Now the whole internet is condemning him."

There was a sense of relief in Shigure Qiluo's words. It was indeed relief. All the helplessness she had felt in the past few days was vented out at this moment.

"Who...did this?" Ling's eyes widened slightly, somewhat in disbelief.

Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and hurriedly sent a message to A Quan.

"Aquan, did you do this?"

This time A Quan finally replied.

"Don't worry, Ling, this is just the beginning!"

Ling frowned, he felt that this matter was a little complicated.

"Aquan, where are you? I'll come find you."

However, the message sent fell on deaf ears again, and A Quan did not reply.

Over there, Shigure Qiluo was discussing letting Ling return to work, but Ling temporarily refused on the grounds that he wanted to take a break for a while.

Although there were more positive comments about Ling, things gradually became a little off.

First, the investors who had defamed Ling publicly apologized, and then chose to commit suicide in full view of the public...

Then, a large number of online trolls started to spread rumors and slander Ling, and began to issue apology statements on a large scale online, kneeling down to apologize, and then committing suicide...

This strange scene instantly caused a lot of social repercussions.

The police even investigated Ling, but found nothing.

Ling was always worried because he had a vague feeling that everything was related to A Quan.

But how could A Quan achieve this?

A Quan has some background, but it is impossible for him to do such a thing.

Until one day, a strange organization found him.

"Hello, Mr. Ling, we are the Fire Moth, and we would like you to assist us in investigating a case."

Ling's eyes narrowed, and she probably realized that they must have linked those cases to A Quan.

"...Is there anything I can help you with?" Ling asked calmly.

"Please come with us."

They didn't explain anything, but looking at the guns on them, Ling didn't intend to resist.

Ling was taken to a laboratory where there were many strange devices and many strange people had a device connected to their heads.

"Hello, I'm Su, a doctor from the Fifth Laboratory."

A gentle-looking man walked over, and strangely enough, he had his eyes closed.

Are you blind?

"Hello, I'm Ling, an ordinary little actor."

"We don't mean to disturb you, but we need your help with something." Su exuded an indescribable affinity, which made people unconsciously feel a little bit of goodwill towards him.

But the fully armed scene around really makes people feel uneasy, as if they are ready to shoot you if you don't obey.

"Please speak frankly." Ling was of course aware of the current situation. The person on the other side was obviously a secret organization that was fighting against something.

For example, last year there was a fire that burned down the entire Australia. Eden was still on tour there at the time, and there was a complete lockdown. Fortunately, nothing happened to Eden afterwards.

"I believe you are aware of what has been happening on the Internet these days. We suspect it has something to do with Miss Aquan."

As he spoke, Su glanced in Ling's direction, seemingly observing his expression (?)

"......" Ling didn't say anything and remained silent.

The fact that they can mention A Quan proves that the other party probably has some information, and sophistry is probably ineffective.

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Chapter 37 should be... like it

Seeing that Ling didn't say anything, Su began to explain the purpose of calling Ling over.

"This incident may subvert your understanding a little, but your girlfriend, Ms. Aquan, may no longer be the Ms. Aquan you know."

"...I don't understand what you mean." Ling looked at Su with a little confusion.

"To put it simply, her consciousness may have been taken over by a being called a Herrscher, who possesses a special ability that allows him to control the consciousness of others."

"What you saw on the news, those who slandered you apologized and committed suicide, were actually controlled by the Herrscher of Knowledge, now Miss Aquan."

"We have made an overall assessment of her behavior and found that all of her actions are centered around what happened some time ago when you made your relationship public."

"Perhaps... she is simply being bewitched by the Herrscher of Knowledge's consciousness."

Su briefly stated the current situation.

"So you want to use me as a medium to lure A Quan out?" Ling seemed to understand their intention.

"Don't worry, I will ensure your safety to the greatest extent." Su's face showed a bit of helplessness. He really didn't want to involve Ling.

But at present, Ling may be the only solution to find the Ruler of Consciousness.

"...I promise you, but you also have to promise me one thing." Ling hesitated for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

"But it doesn't matter."

"If the other party is still A Quan, can you spare her life?" Ling asked.

"If she still retains some humanity, we will do our best to ensure her survival." Su nodded in agreement.

"Thank you." Ling bowed slightly.

Su breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still a little worried that Ling would not cooperate, and that the people around him might take coercive measures.

Not everyone is as kind-hearted as he is. In this place called the Fire Moth, he has room to play, but he is also often forced to do things against his will.

Then, Ling followed Su's instructions, sat on a strange instrument, and put on something like a helmet.

When Ling opened his eyes again, he had entered the world of consciousness.

At this moment, A Quan is still trying to control those who had slandered them to apologize and commit suicide.

Suddenly, a familiar breath appeared in the world of consciousness.

"Ling?! Why is Ling here?" A Quan's eyes widened slightly. She had already anticipated the worst case scenario.

But...if she didn't go, Ling might be in danger, and she couldn't guarantee what the Fire Moth group would do to Ling.

This is a bait and also a conspiracy, she can only step on it.

"Damn it..." A Quan was unwilling, but he still came to Ling's side immediately.

With a thought, Ling was pulled into a new world.

"Ling, what are you daydreaming about? It's your turn to receive the award!" A Quan pinched Ling's face.

"Receive the award?" Ling looked around, as if some inexplicable memories were forced into his brain.

"Oh, yes, the movie we starred in was nominated." Ling rubbed his temples and finally felt much better after a while.

"It seems our best actor hasn't reacted yet. Let's give Mr. Ling another big round of applause and congratulations!"

The person presiding over the award ceremony had an excited look on his face and kept signaling Ling to go up and receive the award quickly.

Ling was pushed by A Quan and walked upstairs.

The images from the countless cameras flashing below the stage were a bit dazzling.

"Then Mr. Ling, do you have anything to say?"

"...It feels like a dream." Ling expressed his actual thoughts.

"Hahaha..." The actors in the audience burst into laughter, all amused by Ling's words.

"Alright, alright, let's give Mr. Ling some time to react. Next up is the Best Actress nominee - A Quan!"

A Quan jumped up and ran up, not at all nervous in front of the countless cameras, waving his arms enthusiastically.

Then, under everyone's gaze, he hugged Ling's arm.

"Oh my goodness, this dog food is so sudden, can you two pay attention to the occasion?" The host said to the two in a funny voice.

"I just don't want to be separated from Ling." A Quan said happily.

"I'm not sure there will be another couple nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress at the same time, but it's definitely unprecedented." The host livened up the atmosphere.

"Okay, stop looking like a fool and smile." A Quan pulled Ling's face.

The host couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to kick the two of them out.

However, his good professional ethics allowed him to resist the urge to swear.

After presenting the awards to the two, the host didn't waste any time and let the two people go down. It's shameful to show off their love.

Suddenly the scene changed and we arrived home.

A Quan hugged Ling affectionately, not wanting to separate for a moment.

"Ling, do you like me?" A Quan stared into Ling's eyes, trying to see if he was lying.

"I think... I like it." Ling answered uncertainly.

A Quan raised his eyebrows and rubbed Ling's face with his hands.

"What do you mean you should like it?"

"I've never been in love, and I don't know what it feels like to like someone, but my heart does beat faster when I look into your eyes." Ling said truthfully.

"Okay, I forgive you." After receiving an affirmative answer, A Quan returned to his mischievous appearance.

She lay gently in Ling's arms, with a somewhat sad look on her face.

"If... we could stay here forever, how nice it would be..." A Quan buried his head in Ling's chest, breathing in his breath in big gulps.

"What did you say?" Ling didn't hear her murmur clearly.

"Nothing." A Quan shook his head slightly.

At night, the two slept in each other's arms, but Ling couldn't fall asleep.

He got up and washed his face. When he looked up at the mirror, he found that the mirror began to distort strangely and turned into the appearance of another man.

"Mr. Ling, wake up." The man's expression was somewhat anxious.

Ling was startled by this sudden change, but something in her brain seemed to be broken, and memories began to flood into her mind.

"Are you... Sue?"

Ling seemed to remember something.

"Yes, she has imprisoned you in this illusion. Although we are almost certain that she still retains Miss Aquan's consciousness, her cognition has gradually become distorted."

"This is an illusion. It can be said to be her umbrella of protection, or it can be said to be a cage that imprisons the two of you. So if you want to get out, you must break the illusion."

"What...should I do?" Ling rubbed his temples and looked at Su with a frown.

"Take this. It will keep you conscious and will also establish a spiritual connection between you and me. When her mental fluctuations are at their strongest, I will use this medium to help you break the illusion. Then everyone will capture her together."

"But don't worry, we won't do anything to Miss Aquan." Su looked at Ling seriously.