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Brain chip?

Did such a thing really exist? Lu Li looked at Xie Jianwei, his heart pounding uncontrollably.

Actually, it wasn’t the device that moved him, but Xie Jianwei’s eyes.

He looked at him, sincere and full of affection, and those eyes clearly spelled it out: he did not want to leave him.

He seemed to genuinely not want to leave him…

Was this real? What if it was a lie?

Could he withstand Xie Jianwei escaping a second time? Could he find him again?

Lu Li remained silent…

Xie Jianwei was still earnestly explaining his concept.

Brain chip implantation was a highly mature technology three hundred years in the future. Of course, in the galactic era where Xie Jianwei came from, this somewhat taxing technology had already been completely abolished.

But for current Earth, it was still highly necessary.

Especially at this present stage where extraterrestrial migration had just begun, the rate of missing persons would be far more severe than ever before.

Xie Jianwei was intimately familiar with the detailed operations of brain chip technology. It was actually very safe and comprehensive.

The entire brain chip was extremely small, invisible to the naked eye, much like a single cell. The injection method wasn’t frightening either, just a single shot. After entering the bloodstream, it would flow through the blood vessels and eventually “settle” in a highly concealed location in the brain.

The location data recorded by the brain chip would be collected uniformly by a central processing system, without any single controller in a practical sense.

If something happened to a child, parents could apply for a search. The conditions required the iris and fingerprint verification of at least five people, including the parents and the police officer receiving the report, along with the case details.

The brain chip was dissolvable and had a time limit. Generally, by the time a child turned twelve, it would completely dissolve into the bloodstream and be flushed out through normal metabolism.

After all, past the age of twelve, the peak period for child abduction was considered over, and children of that age mostly had the ability to judge right from wrong. If they still wanted a brain chip installed, it would be entirely voluntary.

Although this wasn’t a one-hundred-percent foolproof method, overall, it vastly prevented tragedies where human traffickers destroyed lives.

The brain chip could not be removed because this was locked down from the research and development stage. Once injected, one could only wait for it to dissolve naturally.

Adults could also apply for installation. In later generations, many people used this to propose, exchanging the search rights to each other’s brain chips—a highly romantic gesture.

And the dissolution speed of an adult’s brain chip was optional, ranging from five to fifteen years.

Furthermore, most people requested an installation after reaching the age of seventy, because hospitals could use the brain chip’s sensory operations to observe the brain’s condition more precisely, and even perform auxiliary treatments.

Future non-invasive brain surgeries were also derived from this.

It could be said that it allowed many brain diseases to be treated effectively, lowering medical risks.

Overall, this technology, which originated as a public welfare project, actually had a profound impact on the future.

Xie Jianwei’s action wasn’t considered breaking the world’s setting, because when he was at the base, he had already discovered the materials to make the brain chip. Even without him, this technology would likely have been popularized shortly anyway.

So, Mili didn’t stop him either.

After Xie Jianwei finished explaining this, Lu Li looked at him: “Will you really not leave me?”

Xie Jianwei wrapped his arms around his neck. His eyes curving and the corners of his mouth tilting up, his voice was as gentle as a sea breeze brushing past the ear: “Absolutely not.”

Lu Li hugged him tightly, hugging him with extreme force. It seemed only this way could his restless heart finally settle down.

Xie Jianwei let himself be held. It hurt a bit, but it was also incredibly warm.

Lu Li, oh Lu Li. The softest place in his heart had been completely occupied by this grown man.

They finally walked out of this beautiful utopia.

Suddenly returning to the bustling city, Xie Jianwei was quite unaccustomed to it—the Military Advisor, who had always been dedicated to being a slacker, truly missed that lazy seaside villa.

Lu Li brought him back to Haicheng, and they lived in a villa area on the West Mountain.

Xie Jianwei quickly adapted and even added quite a few things to their home.

After returning to the city, Lu Li unlocked his ankle chains and no longer restricted his communication devices. Aside from the bracelet he still wore as an accessory, all other constraints were gone.

Lu Li knew Xie Jianhuan’s capabilities very well. As long as they left that shielded “peach blossom spring,” it would be far too easy for her to find Xie Jianwei.

Having disappeared for so long, Lu Li had many things to handle, so he was busy for two consecutive days.

Xie Jianwei privately investigated the Lu family’s affairs and was thoroughly disgusted.

The ultimate culprits were actually that couple—Lu Zhenyuan and Luo Jia.

But Luo Jia had already passed away, and Lu Zhenyuan was a dying man. There was really no need to do anything more. Evildoers commit evil, and only heaven collects their dues; this saying certainly applied to them.

Lu Li’s three older brothers weren’t good birds either. Each of them was watching like a tiger, coveting the Lu family’s property, and they indeed hated Lu Li to the core. Just as Loren had said, if Lu Li didn’t fight for it, no matter which of them came into power, they wouldn’t let Lu Li live in peace.

So, in order to live well, he had to fight.

However, Xie Jianwei wasn’t worried about this. Lu Li would definitely handle it with ease.

Aside from having no countermeasures against him, there was nothing else that could stump his Big Li.

Especially this kind of “child’s play,” which was even less worth mentioning.

Xie Jianwei was quite bored at home. With Big Li gone, achieving his dream of being a slacker felt oddly dull.

In the afternoon, while he was lazily flipping through a book, the doorbell rang outside. Xie Jianwei got up and asked, “Who is it?”

A familiar, crisp voice sounded: “Hello, I am… um… your neighbor…”

He seemed to be struggling with how to introduce himself, but Xie Jianwei had already opened the door for him.

Standing outside was Yan Ke. He had no reason not to open the door.

Yan Ke was quite surprised when the door opened. His big eyes went perfectly round, and it took him a long while to say: “Hello! I’m Yan Ke.”

Xie Jianwei smiled at him: “Hello, I’m Xie Jianwei.”

Yan Ke looked a bit dumbfounded: “You’re really good-looking…” What he said was actually a bit impolite, but Xie Jianwei didn’t mind.

Instead, Yan Ke snapped back to his senses himself. He scratched his head and said, “Sorry, I… I didn’t mean anything else.”

Xie Jianwei smiled very gently: “It’s fine.”

Yan Ke entered the house, and Xie Jianwei hosted him properly.

Yan Ke and Xie Jianwei actually had a lot in common. With two foodies gathered together, the afternoon flew by without a hint of boredom.

As it grew dark, Yan Ke took his leave. Just as he was heading out, Lu Li happened to return. The two bumped into each other. Yan Ke greeted him and then went out the door.

Xie Jianwei went up to Lu Li and gave him a kiss.

Lu Li said, “He is Loren’s lover.”

Xie Jianwei thought to himself, exactly as I expected.

After all, this was a villa district. Even neighbors were quite far apart. The likelihood of someone just dropping by to visit was extremely low. Only if they already knew each other would they specifically come to call.

Lu Li and Loren were cousins, and Yan Ke was Loren’s lover. It was perfectly normal for him to come over.

For the next two days, while Lu Li went to work, Yan Ke would come over to mooch food and drinks.

There were many things Xie Jianwei and Yan Ke could talk about. Both were “top students,” especially in the medical field. Yan Ke had his own unique insights, and exchanging views brought progress to them both.

On the third day, another uninvited guest arrived.

The visitor wore a very tight-fitting dress that perfectly outlined her waistline. When it reached her upper bust, it forcefully pushed things up, making those beautiful breasts look as if they were ready to burst out.

Yan Ke took one look and completely froze!

Oh my god, a human weapon!

Xie Jianwei was also speechless, looking at him. Sure enough, even in a different plane, true nature is hard to change. He couldn’t tear his eyes away from the breasts. He felt inexplicably sorry for cowardly Loren.

The busty beauty even winked at Yan Ke, but Yan Ke could only see the breasts…

Xie Jianwei said, “Sis.”

That’s right, the visitor was Xie Jianhuan, Xie Jianwei’s biological older sister.

Yan Ke finally came back to his senses and followed suit, calling her “Sis.” After Xie Jianwei introduced them, they went inside together.

Xie Jianhuan looked around and said to her brother, “You’ve got quite some skills, kid, finding such an impressive lover.”

Xie Jianwei smiled subtly.

Xie Jianhuan was quite unhappy: “The older sister hasn’t married, but the younger brother is about to marry. I’m not happy.”

Xie Jianwei smiled even more subtly.

Xie Jianhuan couldn’t stand his sweet look: “Alright, alright, stop grossing me out!” Single dogs are animals too; they need to be properly protected, you know? Don’t just abuse them at the drop of a hat!

After chatting casually for a while, she turned serious. “How are things going with you two?”

Xie Jianwei said, “Pretty good.”

Xie Jianhuan said, “If it’s pretty good, then hurry up and bring him home to show Mom and Dad. They’re worried to death.”

Xie Jianwei thought about it and felt it was feasible. He said, “He’s been a bit busy lately. Wait a couple of days.”

Just as Xie Jianhuan was about to say something else, hurried footsteps approached from outside.

Lu Li pushed the door open and entered, followed by Loren.

Xie Jianwei understood what was going on. Lu Li probably rushed back the moment he saw Xie Jianhuan enter the house, though he didn’t know where he had rushed back from.

Loren was panting like a dog behind him. He probably ran the whole way and was exhausted.

However, he quickly stopped panting. He looked at Xie Jianhuan, and his heart skipped a beat, then he looked at Yan Ke, and his thin lips instantly pressed into a tight line.

Xie Jianwei couldn’t even fend for himself, so he had no time to warn Comrade Yan Ke, who couldn’t tear his eyes away.

Xie Jianwei said, “This is Lu Li.” Then he said to Lu Li, “This is my sister.”

Xie Jianhuan looked him up and down and became even more displeased. It was bad enough that her brother was marrying first, but he also found such a handsome husband. Where was she supposed to find an even more handsome one!

Lu Li was extremely uneasy, but it didn’t show on his face. He politely greeted Xie Jianhuan.

Xie Jianhuan exchanged pleasantries with him as well.

Loren walked over and grabbed Yan Ke. “I’m heading back first.”

Lu Li acknowledged it.

Xie Jianhuan was quite interested in Yan Ke. Seeing him about to leave, she waved at him: “Let’s hang out sometime when you’re free.”

Yan Ke sucked in a breath. Just as he was about to speak, Loren was already dragging him out the door.

Once the two were outside, Yan Ke finally complained, “What are you doing? I hadn’t finished talking.”

Loren didn’t say a word.

Yan Ke finally realized what was going on. He explained, “Don’t overthink things. I… I was just…”

Loren said, “I’m not overthinking things.”

Yan Ke said, “I was just looking. Just looking, really.”

Loren: “Mm.”

Yan Ke had a prior record, so he lacked confidence. After saying a few words, he didn’t dare speak again.

We’ll set aside what happened when those two went back. Anyway, drinking too much vinegar always results in the same symptoms; just looking at Big Li, one could guess a thing or two.

Inside the house, Lu Li asked, “Shall we have lunch together?”

Xie Jianhuan still had things to do at noon. She waved her hand and said, “No need, I have other matters. Let’s get together another day.”

Hearing that she was leaving, Lu Li’s heart instantly settled.

Xie Jianwei was just about to say something when Xie Jianhuan unexpectedly said, “A-Wei, go pour me a glass of water.”

This was a clear attempt to send him away. Xie Jianwei couldn’t very well refuse, so he could only reply, “Okay.”

He went to the kitchen to pour water, and when he returned, he overheard their conversation.

He never expected that Xie Jianhuan would turn out to be a god-tier wingman!

He only heard Xie Jianhuan say: “I hope you don’t blame Xiao Wei for what happened four years ago. He had his difficulties.”

Xie Jianwei was speechless. Difficulties? I don’t even know what my difficulties were.

However, Sister Xie was also a drama queen. She sighed and said, “It was I who encountered some problems back then. I couldn’t figure them out no matter what, and then I thought of A-Wei. I didn’t know about your relationship at the time. I thought he was just idling around, so I dragged him over to help.”

“You know about our institute. Once you’re in, it’s incredibly difficult to get out, and there’s not even normal communication. I only briefly informed my parents at the time. I really didn’t know I had to tell you too.”

Lu Li listened, completely stunned.

Xie Jianhuan continued, “A-Wei threw a massive fit at the time, almost cutting ties with me. That’s when I found out you two were dating… Sigh…”

She sighed, continuing to take the blame onto herself: “I had never seen Xiao Wei like that. He was truly heartbroken, which shows how deep your feelings for each other were. But I had no choice… Later, A-Wei’s emotions stabilized, and he started working day and night. He wanted to produce research results early so he could contact you sooner. It truly made my heart ache to watch.”

She acted so well that even Xie Jianwei was almost brainwashed by her, let alone Great Lu Li.

She continued spouting nonsense: “It was supposed to take seven or eight years to get results, but we made a huge breakthrough in just two years. At that time, I also requested an opportunity to communicate with our family to report that we were safe. I told him to contact you, but at that point, A-Wei didn’t dare to contact you anymore.”

“I could understand how he felt. He had run off without a word for two years, how could he dare to contact you? He didn’t even dare think about what you were doing. He kept thinking of you and loved you very much, which made him even more afraid to face it…”

“If you were suffering because of his departure, then he would suffer even more; if you had forgotten him because of his departure, then he would probably hate himself to death.”

“I apologized to him, and he forgave me. But I know that if you two really split up, I would be a massive sinner.”

As a sister, she was truly acting like a solid, biological sister at this point. Xie Jianwei was incredibly moved.

Xie Jianhuan added, “When the project finally ended, and we all got out, he wanted to see you but didn’t dare look for you. Fortunately, you wanted to see him too…”

As she spoke, Xie Jianhuan even wiped away tears, giving one last assist: “When I saw the email he sent me a while ago, I was truly overjoyed. Knowing that you two still love each other brings me some peace of mind. Otherwise, I would truly feel I had wronged you both too much!”

This thoroughly cleared up the matter of Xie Jianwei sending the email!

Lu Li was completely dumbfounded. This reversal was like heaven descending to earth for him!

Xie Jianwei really wanted to give his sister a thumbs-up. After finishing her performance, Best Actress Xie retired with honors, slipping away home quietly, while simultaneously plotting what wedding gift to get them.

Lu Li stood rooted to the spot for a long time. Xie Jianwei stood by the door holding a glass.

Lu Li asked him, “Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

Xie Jianwei said bitterly, “What difference would it have made? Ultimately, it was my fault. It was me who left without a word, me who made you…”

Lu Li pulled him into a tight embrace, extremely forceful yet extremely careful. His arms trembled slightly, and his voice was choked with emotion: “I’m so happy, A-Wei, I…”

Hearing his voice, Xie Jianwei felt like shedding tears himself.

Heartache, genuine heartache.

The person he held at the very tip of his heart—he couldn’t bear for him to feel even a tiny bit of sadness.

Xie Jianwei nuzzled his neck and said softly, “A-Li, let’s never be apart, okay?”

Lu Li: “Okay.”

Xie Jianwei sighed and said softly, “I love you.”

“I love you too.” Lu Li lowered his head and captured his lips.

This was an incredibly wonderful bout of lovemaking. The two of them were like youths experiencing their first taste of love—just a touch filled them with joy, just a kiss made them as happy as if they had gained the whole world.

The most beautiful sex must be accompanied by the most beautiful love.

They are inseparable.

Xie Jianwei was thoroughly satisfied.

Later, Xie Jianwei took Lu Li to meet his parents.

Father and Mother Xie had mentally prepared themselves long ago, so they weren’t surprised to see Lu Li. On the contrary, the more they looked at him, the more they liked him.

Father and Mother Xie were very simple people. Having given birth to two genius children, they actually seemed a bit naive and sweet.

They had no scheming minds and simply loved their children unconditionally, which made people feel warm and cozy.

A year later, Lu Li held the power in his hands and had no more worries behind him.

Another half a year later, he and Xie Jianwei got married. After getting their marriage certificate, their social media circles were filled with cheers.

The wedding was held three days later. Many people came, and their former classmates expressed their amazement: “I really never expected the two school grasses to end up together!”

“The key point is they are actually the first among us to get married!”

“Exactly, exactly. I don’t even know what ditch my future boyfriend is dead in, and they’re already married!”

“Ah… so unfair, I want to get married too.”

Among the girls desperate to get married was Sister Xie… Although she had delivered a god-tier assist, she had absolutely no idea where her own other half was.

Yan Ke and Loren naturally sent their beautiful blessings. Yan Ke and Loren had gotten married three years ago and were recently planning to adopt a child.

Xie Jianwei asked curiously, “Do you want a boy or a girl?”

Yan Ke said, “A girl, of course!”

Loren: “Heh heh.”

Yan Ke hurriedly added, “Either… either is fine.”

Loren asked Xie Jianwei, “Are you two going to adopt? We can apply together.”

Before Xie Jianwei could even speak, Lu Li said, “No.”

Xie Jianwei: “…”

Yan Ke asked, “Why not? Kids are so cute, I want to raise three!”

Loren’s mouth twitched.

Yan Ke hurriedly added again, “One is fine! Yeah, one is fine!”

Xie Jianwei smiled and said, “Let’s leave it to fate. These things can’t be forced.”

As one could imagine, Xie Jianwei and Lu Li never adopted a child later on.

Setting everything else aside, just based on Lu Li’s attribute as a God of Jealousy, Xie Jianwei couldn’t possibly adopt a child.

If he turned around to take care of a child, Lu Li would probably end up hating his own son. After all… he was a man who had once been so jealous he wanted to kill himself.

Furthermore, the lifespan of people on Earth in this era was very short. In the blink of an eye, a few decades passed, and Xie Jianwei and Lu Li spent them sweetly together.

Upon returning to their own world, Xie Jianwei adapted quite well, while Lu Li just sat there dazed for a long time.

Xie Jianwei poked him: “What, is it not good?”

Lu Li turned to look at him: “I only locked you in the little dark room for a little over a month.” His voice sounded extremely pitiful.

Xie Jianwei didn’t know whether to laugh or cry: “What more do you want?”

Lu Li said, “You abandoned me for four years, I should have locked you up for forty-four years at the very least.”

Xie Jianwei gave him a push: “In your dreams.”

Lu Li hugged him tightly, gave him a kiss, and said, “I don’t care, you have to compensate me. Those four years were miserable for me. The first half-year I lived in a drunken stupor and almost committed suicide!”

Xie Jianwei said, “I compensated you until we were eighty years old, isn’t that enough?”

Lu Li said shamelessly, “Even eight hundred and eighty wouldn’t be enough. I was so, so heartbroken.” However, his expression didn’t look heartbroken at all; rather, he looked like he needed a beating.

Mili shrank into a dark corner, feeling incredibly wronged.

These two bastards were too unreasonable! Once the honeymoon was over, they locked it up! Talk about burning bridges after crossing them, discarding it after use; it was too dishonorable!

Mili secretly swore that on the next plane, it would definitely find one where they couldn’t fall in love!

It didn’t know how long it squatted in the dark before Xie Jianwei finally let it out.

Mili rubbed its metaphorical hands together, actually feeling quite excited.

Xie Jianwei raised an eyebrow and asked, “Encountered something good?”

It said excitedly, “Are we going on a honey… I mean… are we going to another plane?”

Xie Jianwei said, “Yeah, it’s about time.”

Mili said, “Let’s go, let’s go.”

Xie Jianwei asked, “What are you so happy about?”

It accidentally let it slip: “This time I’m definitely going to pick one for you where you can’t date…” It startled and quickly corrected itself: “I’m definitely going to pick a plane for you where you can properly date!”

Xie Jianwei said faintly, “I heard everything.”

Mili: “…”

But Xie Jianwei didn’t mind: “It doesn’t matter, going to a plane where we can’t date is fine too.”

Mili found this strange: “Why?”

Xie Jianwei said, “No matter which plane it is, it’s still me and Lu Li. To be able to go and change the Xie Jianwei and Lu Li who can’t date is also a good thing.”

You really just want to be sweet and lovey-dovey with Lu Li lifetime after lifetime!

This unexpected mouthful of dog food was choking!

However, Mili still insisted on choosing a quite difficult plane. It wouldn’t be fooled. Being able to create some hardships for them was its greatest goal in life!

Xie Jianwei and Lu Li spent three years in reality. The Empire grew increasingly stable. The political factions that used to cause trouble also settled down, each working hard and wholeheartedly serving the people.

Due to their status and positions, it was incredibly difficult for Xie Jianwei and Lu Li to take a vacation, so Mili became their avenue for relaxation.

This time, it was still Lu Li who sealed his memories, and Xie Jianwei went along with it.

Actually, Lu Li did have some concerns. After all, Mili was in Xie Jianwei’s mind. If Xie Jianwei sealed his memories, who could say this guy wouldn’t cause trouble?

Ultimately, it was an Order-Keeper, not an ordinary creature, but a higher intelligent entity positioned above the myriad planes.

Even if it was adorably stupid right now, precautions still had to be taken.

Xie Jianwei was woken up by someone. An incredibly pleasant voice, so beautiful it didn’t sound human, rang in his ear: “Your Majesty, it’s dawn.”

Xie Jianwei opened his eyes. What entered his sight was an intricately gorgeous room. A massive amount of splendid crystals were logically stacked to construct a scene that was gorgeous but not tacky.

He sat up. Standing beside the bed was a row of young boys. With red lips and white teeth, they wore light yellow feather garments. A black mole at the center of their brows contrasted with their pale skin, looking exceedingly beautiful.

What made Xie Jianwei’s pupils contract slightly were the long tail feathers trailing behind them, sliding out from the bright yellow like splashed ink.

Xie Jianwei stared blankly as some memories surfaced in his mind.

Oriole birds.

The true forms of this line of youths were orioles. No wonder their voices sounded so pleasant.

Xie Jianwei got out of bed. The boys brought an azure robe. He extended his arms, and the youths served him as he put on the garment.

On the left side of the room was a water mirror. Xie Jianwei slowly walked over and saw himself in the mirror.

Emerald long hair trailed to the floor; his features were exquisite, his demeanor arrogant. The most shocking part was the magnificent tail feathers. They draped plainly on the floor, the azure interwoven with brilliant deep purple and rose red. The pattern they formed looked like a sky beneath the aurora, so beautiful it made one forget to breathe.

A peacock…

The King of a Hundred Birds…

He casually curled his lips into a smile. The row of oriole birds behind him instantly blushed and their hearts raced, using all their might to suppress the urge to burst into song.

—Their Majesty was the most beautiful person in the whole world.