Translator: kiribold
editors: yoantlers, sarah
Chi Xiaochi: “…”
Ji Zuoshan waited for a response for a long time. “…Mr. Chi?”
Chi Xiaochi paused, then said sincerely, “Xiao Ji, thank you.”
Ji Zuoshan was stunned, his face completely red.
He had been a war god in the Empire for a while and had been awarded numerous honors and gifts. He had also been forcing himself to become mature and stable, but his youthful spirit was still there, after all. When his benefactor affirmed and praised him, he rejoiced from the bottom of his heart, just like being praised by an older brother at home.
What’s more, compared with Tan Hu’s experience, Chi Xiaochi’s kindness and care for him were even more valuable.
Compared to what Chi Xiaochi had done for him, what he could give back was too little.
“No…don’t be polite to me.”
He asked with bright eyes, “How is Liu-laoshi recently?”
“Him.” Chi Xiaochi looked at the ring on his hand. “He’s okay. We have four more missions and then….”
While chatting with Chi Xiaochi, Ji Zuoshan turned his attention and secretly invaded another channel.
Yesterday, 061 returned to the main system space. As a system, he would always leave a trace as long as he didn’t deliberately encrypt and hide his whereabouts.
Relying on 061’s remaining traces of information, Ji Zuoshan secretly approached the main system space.
Even while wearing a signal amplifier, this kind of long-distance spiritual invasion was difficult. Excessive use of psychic power could cause severe headaches, and now his tinnitus was so intense that he couldn’t hear Chi Xiaochi’s words clearly.
Fortunately, he was used to enduring.
Ji Zuoshan had to admit that he wasn’t very smart and couldn’t help Mr. Chi analyze the cause and effect of the circumstances. It was better to take this opportunity to help Mr. Chi a little more.
The main system space was massive, full of systems wearing white shirts and black pants walking around, all busy, making it appear like an ordinary technology company.
He studied the bronze direction signs in the hall, and after confirming his destination, he seized the moment and quickly approached the archives.
Mr. Chi seemed to be very concerned about No. 127’s situation, but he likely didn’t have access to enter the main system. If Liu-laoshi did it, he would inevitably attract the attention of the Lord God. It would be bad if he caused trouble for Liu-laoshi.
He was a mature person now, so he should learn to help his benefactor solve problems.
Ji Zuoshan could even enter the main system space, so the archive room was easy to find. But the computer that stored the electronic data was highly encrypted, and once it turned off, the password sequence would automatically change. Enter the wrong password twice, and the computer would automatically raise the alarm.
Ji Zuoshan hesitated for a short time in front of the computer. Because of the immense mental energy consumption, he couldn’t concentrate on calculating the password sequence.
…Fortunately, to prepare for computer malfunctions, there were still paper materials for backup in the archives.
Ji Zuoshan searched the shelves one by one and successfully found No. 127’s information.
He pulled out the information, looked at the photo first, and was stunned.
The photo of No. 127 was entirely different from Tan Hu’s description. It was a middle-aged man with danfeng eyes who looked a little weary and pale.
Could it be that Tan Hu was rambling madly and randomly said a number?
Or did No. 127 finish the job and retire with honors, allowing the next one to take over this number?
But how to prove which guess was correct?
Ji Zuoshan frowned and thought for a while, but then his heart suddenly brightened.
His memory wasn’t bad.
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When Chi Xiaochi was around, Ji Zuoshan often casually chatted with him and 061. Chi Xiaochi had mentioned that 061 had been in the system business for 12 years in conversation.
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He was stunned for a moment by the young man in the photo as soon as he opened it before realizing that this photo should have been taken when 061 first entered the system. His brows were slightly drooping, and although he was young, his body proportions were upright and straight. The gentleness in his expression radiated all the way from his bones.
The characteristics of every girl’s ‘big brother next door’ dream could be found in him.
Ji Zuoshan pursed his lips and smiled softly.
This feeling was interesting. The mature, stable, and tolerant big brother from his impression of 061 also had such a period of youth.
After thinking about it, he started to compare the entry time of 061 and 127.
Sure enough, the time when No. 127 joined the system and was given his number was precisely three years ago.
That is to say, after the previous No. 127 left, someone took his place.
But why make the new systems reuse old numbers?
If No. 127 had other acquaintances in the system before, wouldn’t it be confusing?
Thinking of this, Ji Zuoshan put the file for No. 127 back in its place and took the file for 061, intending to put it back.
He opened the file again on the way back, trying to confirm the timeline.
When he opened it this time, the first thing that caught his eye was the name column.
“Name: Lou Ying”
Ji Zuoshan abruptly stopped his movements.
Lou Ying…”Lou”?
If he remembered correctly, Mr. Chi once mentioned that someone named “Lou-ge” was very important to him…
However, he didn’t have the chance to think about it further.
An unimaginably powerful headache came suddenly, almost smashing the human form he had condensed with psychic energy into pieces on the spot.
He couldn’t bear it and instantly dropped to one knee, directly smashing the whole floor tile loose.
An alarm wailed, and the four walls of the room turned a dazzling bright red, piercing his twitching eyelids.
…He was discovered!
Ji Zuoshan endured the headache and tried to stand up, but his legs felt like they weighed a thousand tons, and his consciousness was about to dissipate.
He gnashed his teeth until he smelled blood. His body trembled all over, and the file in his hand also shook.
No! He must put the file back!
As an intruder with 061’s file in his hand, once caught, he could escape, but what would happen to Liu-laoshi?
Stand up, hurry…
–However, he was overwhelmed.
His headache was splitting, and his brain was boiling. There was a defense system releasing targeted ultrasound.
He couldn’t delay any longer!
Ji Zuoshan’s eyes turned a little bit red, and he supported himself against the nearby file rack with one hand. After leaving a frightening palm print on the iron shelf, he groaned and overturned the rack!
The shelves fell layer by layer like dominoes, files falling off the shelves. Ji Zuoshan raised his hand and threw 061’s file near the shelf where it was initially, just as his figure immediately disappeared.
Shortly after he disappeared, a pair of purple pupils suddenly opened on the wall!
An eye glanced coldly around the messy archive room.
The ground was a wreck, but there was no one in sight.
…
For Chi Xiaochi, Ji Zuoshan had silently disconnected.
He had been obediently listening to him, so Chi Xiaochi wasn’t too surprised when he found the other party not responding anymore.
These were interdimensional long-distance calls, so the lousy signal was normal.
Not long after he hung up the communication, 061’s voice sounded in his mind again. “Sorry for the wait.”
Chi Xiaochi turned around and saw that there was already a plate full of sliced oranges on the bedside table.
061 also carved two little frogs out of the excess orange peel, laying on the edge of the plate with an innocent look.
The flesh was bright, and the skin was delicate. They looked delicious when placed together.
Chi Xiaochi didn’t mention the conversation with Ji Zuoshan to 061.
He knew that the Lord God had hands and eyes all over the sky. Last time, Chi Xiaochi deliberately threatened him in this space, wanting to test him, implying that he had the upper hand and could report the Lord God to the supervisory agency at any time.
And the Lord God turned around to backhandedly arrange a post-apocalyptic world for him, which could be interpreted as highly courteous.
This also gave Chi Xiaochi an unexpected signal: the Lord God didn’t fear the supervisory agency that much.
He thought that there had to be a PY transaction behind this.
But he couldn’t talk about this kind of thing in the open, inciting the Lord God’s attention.
Chi Xiaochi knew how to change topics, especially good at BB and blind BB, so he complained, “Liu-gong gong, you made me wait a long time.”
061, “…” Was he assigned a eunuch’s script today?
He sighed and said cooperatively, “Yes, Your Majesty, I was wrong.”
Chi Xiaochi acted like an evil emperor. “How bold! How dare you speak informally in front of Zhen. Someone drag him out and castrate him again.”
061, “…”
He had the urge to lead other eunuchs to revolt, then tie up this young and silly emperor and bully him every day until he cried.
Chi Xiaochi had caused enough trouble, so he obediently held the plate, took a small fork with his left hand, and ate the orange.
He looked rather elegant when eating, chewing with his mouth closed, his bulging cheeks moving. 061 didn’t speak and just looked at him quietly, his heart full.
Chi Xiaochi ate two pieces, put down the fork, and casually asked, “By the way, after finishing my order, how many tasks do you have left?”
061 wanted to come clean about his business dealings to Chi Xiaochi, but this question involved the core of the confidentiality regulations. Even if he tried to answer truthfully, he couldn’t do it.
He could only laugh, “You forgot?”
Chi Xiaochi said, “I didn’t forget, just asking.”
061 replied, “You’re my 11th host. After completing your mission, I have 90 tasks left…eat a little more, the oranges won’t taste good if they oxidize.”
Chi Xiaochi didn’t ask any more questions. He ate a few pieces and felt a little sleepy again, so he got back under the quilt.
When 061 was about to help him pull up the quilt, Chi Xiaochi reached out and tucked the quilt carefully by himself.
061’s complexion changed slightly.
…Chi Xiaochi had moved the ring from his right ring finger to his little finger.
He lowered his head, resisted the tumultuous feelings in his heart, turned off the light, and warmly said “good night” before not speaking any longer.
Chi Xiaochi also knew that 061 saw it.
…but what could he do?
He couldn’t give 061 a response, although sometimes he expected a miracle to happen. For example, expecting the person that Liu-laoshi was waiting for to be himself…that kind of miracle.
But his emotional luck came to an end when he was 14.
He shouldn’t expect miracles.
As for the ring, it was better to wear it. Maybe Xiao Ji would make another discovery and need to contact him one day.
At this moment, the information about Chi Xiaochi was displayed on the data screen in “In Between Moments.”
Host Code: No. 1198
Host Name: Chi Xiaochi
World Difficulty Rating: S-Rank
World Completion: 100
Host Status Rating: All functions are good and stable and can be transmitted at any time.
The total amount of entropy obtained: 1599 (the average entropy value is 5230)
Initially, the Lord God was satisfied with this value far exceeding the previous cycles, but his heart went cold when he noticed the average value.
However, he quickly regained his strength and asked his exclusive AI, “Has the breach been fixed?”
The AI replied, “Yes, it’s already been fixed.”
“What’s the situation?”
“At the present, it is only known that it was a forced intrusion, and the purpose is unknown.”
“061’s movements?”
“It shouldn’t be him. He was peeling oranges for Host 1198 in the exchange space when it happened.”
Lord God: “…” I don’t want to hear such details, thank you.
Last time, the Lord God didn’t pay attention to the progress of Chi Xiaochi’s mission because of his work, but it seemed his tactics were effective.
Once 061 was restricted, Chi Xiaochi would have less help. It appeared that he would pay a heavy price for relying on the system.
In the next world, he just needed to do the same.
The Lord God secretly sneered for a moment, thinking of this. He then asked the AI, “The supervisory agency will come down for inspection soon. How are the preparations?”
The AI said, “They’re ready.”
“It’s R99 again this time?”
“There should be no mistake. She has always been in charge of your system.”
The Lord God smiled. “Mn, that’s good.”
kiribold: Thank you to everyone who supported me on Ko-fi! And shoutout to my amazing editors, yoantlers, and sarah. I’m so grateful and excited for their help!
Thanks for the update
Hmmm~
thanks for the chapter~
Hummm, that inspection should be interesting
Hope Ji is ok—that was close! Another S-Rank world in the hopper…hating the pig brain! Thanks for the chapter! ❤️❤️❤️
Chi-ge, PLEASE, do use your brain!! Who could be that especially gentle system that speaks like Lou-ge, acts like Lou-ge and even peels food like Lou-ge?? /BONK/ believe in him for once!
Thanks for the chapter ♥️♥️
Wowowow new chapter ahhh 😍😍😍
Noo my son! Please be careful ahhh I’m so anxious you have to keep yourself safe too wuwuwu Jiji 😭😭😭HAHAHAHA suffer in being forced to eat dog food! And this isn’t all that there is to it! ψ(｀∇´)ψThank you for the chapter!~ 💕
Also I really like this AI.. I think it would be more suitable in being the Lord God than that Pig Brain honestly 💀
thanks for the chapter!!!!
Thanks for the chapter!
Ji Zuoshan coming through, things are moving along! Oh, the way our leads dance around each other… The progress isn’t linear but it goes
Thank you so much for translating! <3
Thanks for this chapter ! Everything is moving on so stressful aaaah
Thank u so much for update!
That pig brain is just jelly that no one would peel oranges for it, hmph.
I hope Xiao Ji is fine after that D: And I wonder if he will tell CXC his discovery.
Thx for the ch (ㅅ˘ㅂ˘)
Xiao ji aaaaa i love himmmm , he is so cute and so eager to help
Oh so that pig brain was colluding with a higher rank >:[
I hope they get exposed soon!
Also note that Chi Xiaochi wants to be seen as soft, an obedient little cake who doesn’t scheme and needs a “Luo-ge” to take care of him. (I think so because in all their memories, Chi Xiaochi acted as somewhere coquettish, cute, soft and gentle. That was before Luo-ge died.) But Chi Xiaochi changed after his death, and thus his perception of himself changed as we. He mentioned before that he doesn’t want his Gege to see him as a scheming, twisted, and cold person. That’s why he insists on himself that 061 can’t be his Luo-ge no matter how much he wishes for him to be.
At the end of the day, no matter who or what you are, fear will be a wall in your path. Chi Xiaochi fears being seen as he is now, and that’s why he hopes 061 can’t be who he’s searching for. That’s why no matter how many clues he gets, he can’t help but deny it.
P. S.
It was mentioned before in the earlier chapters that Chi Xiaochi will not settle for a shadow of his Gege/in short, a copy of him or similar to him. He will only ever love the original, the dead one that he had. So that’s why he’s denying his growing feelings for his system, but also wishing for 061 to really be his Gege.
There’s fear and wishful thinking on his part, that’s what he believes in. But it’s also so sweet how they both fell in love again despite not knowing each other as the young Chi Xiaochi and the dead Luo-ge. This novel b really making it obvious that I’m single
Ji Zuoshan my boi if only you could make CHC see what you’ve seen there ahhh
I feel like there’s other higher being above this Lord Pig Brain, or this systems thingy is constitutional, because there’s supervisory agency mentioned here. and Pig Brain has something to hide, or violated something from other system rules, to reach it’s own benefits… and this inspection, I hope it’s a scenario when Pig Brain has to be low-key or something….