Chapter 9 Chapter nine

Ah, this machine is not as simple as she and Shi Zhen imagined, only the professor knows the tricks. It appears that he can detain the souls of his guests forever. Zhiyang's back was covered with cold sweat. The professor continued: "Zhiyang, I promise you that in this world, life will never be boring and lonely. You will meet colorful people and exciting things. You don't need to worry about the details of life anymore. You How about it?" Zhiyang blurted out, "But your world is not real!" The professor laughed, "Idiot, what is true and what is false."

"No." Zhiyang was very stubborn, "Of course there is a difference between true and false. I am most opposed to the argument that there is no difference after a hundred years, so why bother to live?" You should strive to live a better life. I will not give up easily, but I I won't step on it either." The professor looked at her, "Zhiyang, your courage always surprises me." Zhiyang wiped the sweat from his forehead, "I also had moments of extreme depression, and thought about not being able to sleep at all." "Unbelievable." "Professor, you don't actually know me."

"You can give me a chance, give me time." "Back to the real world." "I'm tired of reality." "How sad Shi Zhen will be when she hears such words!" "Zhiyang, you refuse my invitation." Zhiyang bravely replied: "Yes, I hope you don't force me." The professor looks at the sky. Zhiyang's heart was pounding, as if it was about to jump out of her mouth, if he detained her, she would not be able to go home. Although she doesn't own much in the world, even the small apartment is rented back, but at least she is a real person with a future and hope, which is better than wandering in a dream.

"Professor, the purpose of my visit this time is to bring you back." The professor smiled, "You should have made this request when I was a teenager." "It's not too late now." The professor shook his head, "At this moment, my mind is stronger than yours, uncontrollable." Zhiyang was annoyed, "In your world, you and the machine are the only ones, and everything is controlled. Can you negotiate and compromise with each other?" The professor was stunned. No one had dared to shout at him since he was a child. "Li Meizhu, I won't reason with you anymore," Zhiyang simply treated the middle-aged man as if he were a teenager, "Let's go and give the past back to the past."

The professor was very surprised when he was grabbed by her. "Zhiyang, please let go." Zhiyang was sweating profusely, "I won't let go." "If I struggle, you will be brought into the vortex by me, and you will never be able to leave." Zhiyang's temper came, and he took a breath of foul breath and shouted loudly: "Shizhen help me, Shizhen help me." When the professor heard his daughter's name, he couldn't help but sighed, and he relaxed and fell to the ground. Zhiyang felt dizzy, bad, she thought, she would never see Su Zhicong again.

In an instant, she thought of many things in the world, all the regrets and sorrows in her young life, and laughed. Zhiyang gradually lost consciousness, and her life seemed to turn into thin soap bubbles, which would burst and evaporate into the air at any time. She sighed softly, she hasn't had time to have deep feelings with anyone, no one will really remember her. Short life, fleeting joy... Lin Zhiyang finally lost consciousness. She really didn't think she would come back. When she opened her eyelids, she felt the glare of the light, and let out a heavy breath. But I immediately heard cheers in my ears: "Wake up, wake up."

The voice is strange. Zhiyang opened his mouth, only to realize that there was a tube hanging from the corner of his mouth, hey, where is she, what's going on?The past and the past are gradually returning to their place. It seems that she has returned to the real world. She struggled impatiently, "Shizhen...professor..." The voice said, "I'll call your friend right away." Zhiyang opened his eyes, "Who are you?" "I'm a nurse on duty." Zhiyang's eyes were focused together, and she saw a young, beautiful face with a bright smile. Yes, she is in a hospital.

Zhiyang Daqi, why did you send her to the hospital? "What happened?" The nurse said: "Forget it, you inhaled too much anesthetic and fell into a coma. Fortunately, your friend found out quickly and sent you to the hospital for emergency treatment. At that time, you were already in a daze..." What, hey, wronged her for taking drugs!With a friend like Li Shizhen, who needs enemies. "No, no," Zhiyang struggled anxiously and said, "Return my innocence, I did not take narcotics." The nurse took her back to the bed. At this time someone said: "Lin Zhiyang, how can you make your friends so worried!"

Zhiyang immediately fell silent. This is clearly Su Zhicong. Zhiyang's heart began to feel warm first, and then the tendons of his limbs were opened one by one, and all the blood circulated. She stammered, "Su Zhicong, you're here." A vigorous and handsome face approached the hospital bed, "Zhiyang, you must quit your drug addiction." "I'm not an addict!" "I didn't say you were." Ah, it's good to be back, everything is real, but I can quarrel with people. Zhiyang asked: "Where's Shizhen, where's the professor, how long have I been in a coma?"

"Not long ago, it's only been three days and three nights." Su Zhicong said sarcastically. "Help me contact Shizhen." "Shizhen came to see you. She is very busy and needs to take care of her father." "What happened to the professor?" "The professor had an accident in the laboratory. Although he is not seriously injured, he has to recuperate at home. Shi Zhen is accompanying him." Zhiyang breathed a sigh of relief. The nurse went off to fetch the doctor. Su Zhicong took this opportunity to say softly: "Tell me you are just playing on a whim."

"I didn't take drugs at all." "Very good, Zhiyang, promise me that you won't touch that thing in the future." "I agree." Su Zhicong seemed to let go of a big stone in his heart. He really cares about her. Zhiyang asked, "Can I be discharged from the hospital?" The doctor came in and heard a "hum", "You think, at least stay in the hospital for observation for six months." "Three days." Zhiyang bargained. The doctor said: "Do you know that your body functions have almost completely stopped, your metabolic rate is almost non-existent, your brain activity is sudden, you have had a scan, and you are jumping irregularly. It is a miracle that he left his physical body and returned to his place safely." Of course Zhiyang knew. The so-called soul is actually the activity of the brain, that is, thought. Her mind was captured by the professor's machine, and she almost couldn't get back. The cold sweat dripped down Zhiyang's back again, she let out a heavy breath and relaxed on the bed. "You have to rest for at least three to five or seven days." "I work--" Su Zhicong said from the side: "You can rest assured, I have applied for leave on my behalf." Only then did Zhiyang realize that the ward was full of flowers. "This is brought by Tan Xiaokang. She has visited you twice. This is a colleague from the personnel department, and that is from the computer department..." "Let me have a few words with Shi Zhen." "I have already informed her that as long as she can spare time, she will definitely come. Don't be too busy. It is serious to have a good rest." Zhiyang sighed. After a while, Zhiyang's parents also came. It may be because of a misunderstanding that Zhiyang took drugs and gave up on himself, so his expression was cold. Seeing that she was fine, he left in a hurry, which was considered a courtesy. Zhiyang was a little disappointed, but fate was pre-determined and could not be forced, even the talk between parents, children, brothers and sisters was all about popularity. Zhiyang is very anxious to contact Shizhen. But after a lot of trouble, she was already tired, so she had to close her eyes and rest. Su Zhicong went home to rest, leaving Zhiyang alone in the white room. Her right hand was held by Su Zhicong for a long time, and it still felt warm, Zhiyang smiled wearily. Suddenly, the phone next to him rang, and Zhiyang woke up, lightly pressing the button. "Ocean!" "Shizhen!" Zhiyang was very happy. "I'll come and see you tomorrow morning and talk to you in detail. I really can't go away at the moment." "Answer me a question first." "The professor is all right?" "He is back?" "Like you, he has returned home." Zhiyang breathed a sigh of relief, all she wanted to know was this sentence, She turned over, lay on her side, and fell asleep. I have probably slept on the hospital bed for a few days and became a regular customer. All the instruments and tubes were removed, and I felt more comfortable and fell asleep all at once. When I woke up, it was because I heard footsteps. It was just dawn and the room was still dark. Who is this? Zhiyang opened his eyes and saw Shizhen standing in front of the window. Dimly, she thought she was dreaming again, no, this is not Shizhen, this is Lou Jiamin, she would definitely blame Lin Zhiyang for not taking good care of Li Meizhu. Zhiyang said in a low voice, "I'm sorry, I'm not capable enough." The figure turned his head, "Zhiyang, you're awake." It was indeed Shi Zhen, seeing her very tired and haggard in the dawn, but she couldn't hide her joy. She came over and put her face on Zhiyang's chest, "If anything happens to you, I will feel guilty for the rest of my life." Zhiyang smiled slightly, "What's going on, let's hear it." Shizhen poured a glass of water, took a sip, sat down, and recalled: "That time, you had only used that instrument for more than ten seconds, and it was already in an abnormal state. Now, trembling all over, I was so anxious that I—” Shi Zhen covered her face, still lingering in fear. Zhiyang herself was surprised, she didn't know that her physical body had undergone such a big change at that time. "I want to turn off the instrument, but I don't know where the button is. I immediately thought of pulling the plug and cutting off the power supply, but only then did I find that the machine is equipped with automatic power generation equipment, which is not affected by the outside world. Ah, it's terrible, Zhiyang, You have started to convulse, I knocked off your head parts, but you didn't wake up, I-" Zhiyang raised his upper body, "How are you?" Shi Zhen was depressed, "I took the risk, I used a stool and smashed the machine." "My God, the crystallization of the professor!" "Then, everything stopped and you fell asleep, and I had to take you to the hospital right away." "And falsely claimed that I had taken poison and fell into a deep coma." Shi Zhen was very displeased, "I never said that, it was the conclusion drawn by the medical staff." "It's all over," Zhiyang comforted her, "We deserve it, we shouldn't use the professor's equipment as a recreational item." But the worry on Shizhen's face couldn't go away. "What's the matter, Shizhen, tell me." "Zhiyang," Shizhen's face approached, her nose almost touching Zhiyang's, "do you remember those dreams?" Zhiyang carefully raised his head to recall, "I remember." "Even the details are clear?" "Yes, why?" "Listen to me." "Okay, Shizhen, please tell me." "The paramedics arrived and put you in the ambulance, and I went with me to the hospital—" Zhiyang interjected, "You are really a friend." "Don't interrupt me, okay?" Zhiyang kept silent, watching Shizhen wipe the sweat off his forehead. "I returned home more than an hour later, and when I opened the door, I saw my father sitting in front of the computer screen reading a newspaper." Zhiyang heard this and sat up on the hospital bed. In a panic, Shi Zhen forgot that the professor's thinking was also trapped in the machine, and destroying the machine might cause irreparable harm to him. "how is he?" The professor put down the newspaper and said with a smile, "Shizhen, you're back." Shi Zhen was inexplicably surprised at the time, "Father, are you all right?" Then, the professor called Shi Zhen over, "Look, why is it November 1st in today's newspaper? The date is wrongly printed." Shi Zhen looked at her father's messy white hair and mustache, and asked gently, "What month and day should it be?" "Should it be the tenth of September, or the eleventh?" Shi Zhen was in doubt, but tentatively asked: "You have gone on a trip and haven't read a newspaper for more than a month." The professor laughed, "When have I been out?" Shi Zhen was stunned. He stretched himself, "I have to go and wash up, time flies so fast, people can't figure it out, alas, middle-aged people become old all of a sudden, and they have to live to this day to understand what it means to be like the sun and the moon. Time flies like an arrow." Shi Zhen stared at her father's back in a daze. Hear here.Zhiyang whispered: "No! His thinking has been disturbed, and some memories have been erased from his mind forever." "Yes." Then, seeing the broken instrument, he asked me, "Shizhen, what is this?" Zhiyang was dumbfounded, "I forgot everything." "Yes," Shi Zhen said dejectedly, "all the memories recorded in the instrument have been lost." Zhiyang raised his head, "Then, he also completely forgot about me." Shi Zhen nodded. "His mother died, how he met his wife, and his favorite novels and historical stories, all disappeared from his mind." "That's right. He has to ask me about many trivial matters, so I can only stay close to him for the time being." Zhiyang nodded. "We're much closer together than we used to be, and what's more, I really see that my father is getting old." "nonsense." "You can visit him after you leave the hospital." "I definitely will." "Zhiyang, you will be disappointed." "I'm not like you. I'm too demanding in everything, and I'm also disappointed." Shi Zhen sighed, "The best time in the world for a person is just me and you at this stage." Zhiyang laughed, "It's exaggerated, what good do I have with you? Full of doubts, hesitation, anxiety, nothing, wisdom, career, and family are all to be pursued, what a ghost." Shi Zhen raised her head, "Then, the new middle age is the best." Zhiyang just wanted to continue.It was getting brighter, but they hadn't turned on the lights, and Shizhen noticed the change in the sky.Immediately stood up, "I'm leaving, he will ask me for questions when he wakes up." "Shizhen, he just lost part of his memory, he is not suffering from Parkinson's disease." Shizhen nodded and left in a hurry. At this moment, the first ray of sunlight peeked in through the cracks in the curtains. Zhiyang was filled with emotion. The nurse came to say hello, "How is this morning?" Zhiyang asked him: "You said, is being a human being the same as dreaming?" The young man smiled and said, "What's the matter, I'd rather be dreaming in a warm bed right now." He came to do various inspections for Zhiyang. "I'm hungry." "I'll order food for you." "I'll have champagne lobster caviar." "No, we only have oatmeal, steamed eggs and toast." Life is unsatisfactory, and things are often eighty-nine, trust me. The nurse said, "You are recovering quickly, and you should be discharged from the hospital tomorrow or the day after tomorrow at the latest." "I can't wait." "Miss Lin. Take good care of your body on weekdays, why go to the hospital for repairs." "Thank you for your advice." In the afternoon of that day, Su Zhicong came to see her and brought a lot of news. He sat beside Zhiyang and told her one by one. Zhiyang can stand up and walk, his body is still weak, but his mind is quick, and many problems that he couldn't figure out before are now solved. It's not because he thinks of a good solution, but because he sincerely believes that most troubles can be ignored, let go, and go. Open, naturally let it go. Su Zhicong picked her up and left the hospital. She was the one who held his hand that day. Since roaming in the professor's dreamland, her outlook on life has changed greatly. Every time she enters a story, she seems to become a little smarter, not knowing how to exploit, but more retreat. It is the smartest way to take a step back, so it is a big step forward instead of peace of mind. The small apartment looks very warm and comfortable, the south-facing windows are half-opened, and the sun shines in warmly. Zhiyang was surprised, "It's so untidy," he turned to look at his boyfriend, "Is it you who gave me help in a timely manner?" He kept silent, smiled and Fu Zhiyang sat down, poured a cup of hot tea for her, then went into the kitchen and brought out a delicious cake. I didn't expect Su Zhicong to have this kind of skill, he was so fascinated, Zhiyang buried his eyelids in the cake, this distraction, I will never forget it. However, after a serious illness, I can’t do what I want, and my physical strength is weak. I have to move slowly step by step from one end of the living room to the other. vent. Terrible, only then did Zhiyang realize how important a healthy body is. Rao is like this, because he was young, he slowly raised it back. There is obvious improvement day by day. In less than a week, I can talk and laugh freely, and I can go in and out by myself. Then, I went to work. Zhiyang asks Shizhen to see the professor. Shi Zhen replied, "You will be disappointed." "He's only suffering from partial amnesia, so don't be too nervous." Shi Zhen remained silent, flipping through the professor's appointment booklet, "The day after tomorrow is Sunday, and I have a free time at four o'clock in the afternoon." Zhiyang asked: "You are his secretary now, where is Anna?" Shi Zhen asked back, "Who is Anna?" Zhiyang had no choice but to agree: "I will be at the house on time the day after tomorrow." "Zhiyang, we've moved." Zhiyang was taken aback. Of course, even friends would not report to her every move, but this was indeed an accident. Shi Zhen explained the new address again. "Will the professor's work be affected?" "Oh no, he remembers every student's name." Of course, he didn't enter the students' names and handouts into the machine, so they weren't lost. On Sunday, Su Zhicong originally wanted to ask Zhiyang to visit the art museum, but Zhiyang told him that he had already made an appointment with an old friend. Su Zhicong never asked questions, he just responded. Shi Zhiyang added: "I'm going to visit Professor Li Meizhu." Su Zhicong said, "That's great." "Can you take care of the pick-up? They live in the suburbs." "Of course," Su Zhicong was completely relieved. Li Shizhen had been standing at the door waiting for Zhiyang a long time ago, and when he saw their car, he immediately rushed up to meet them. At the same time, he asked Su Jun to pick him up in an hour. Su Zhicong was surprised, "Do you have enough time?" Zhiyang winked at Su Zhicong to be obedient. The new bungalow is much smaller, but it is still adequate, and the layout is quite comfortable. Zhiyang likes it. "Where's his laboratory?" Zhiyang asked. "We didn't move in, the new owner would tear it down and make a tennis court." Zhiyang couldn't believe it, "What a pity." "Zhiyang, he doesn't remember what the laboratory is used for at all, so what's the use of keeping it?" "Where is the professor?" "In the study, come, follow me." The new house has no dark corners and is very comfortable. Zhiyang said, "Shizhen, you've lost weight." "Yes, I have been under a lot of pressure in my life recently." Shi Zhen went to the study and knocked on the door, "Father, may I come in?" "Please come in." Shi Zhen pushed the door open and went in, "Father, this is my friend Lin Zhiyang." The professor looked up from his desk. Zhiyang stood behind Shizhen, saw his face, and was stunned. She immediately understood why her friend reminded her again and again that she would be disappointed. Zhiyang saw the professor with white hair and deep wrinkles on his face. No, his appearance was not older than his age, but for some reason, his expression was a little confused, so like an old man. Shi Zhen asked, "Dad, what are you reading?" "A good book." "What's your name?" "." Zhiyang came out from behind Shizhen, "Ah, it's a flower in a mirror, and the moon in the water, so all the things in my heart are empty." When the professor heard this, his gaze focused on Zhiyang. Zhiyang felt sad and looked at the professor. She knew him in childhood, youth, and adulthood, and she longed to see him in real life, but now that she sees him, she really feels that time flies, it's incredible, and the scenes of dating with the professor came to her mind, and she realized that life is like a dream, and the professor is growing old right in front of her eyes go. The ocean is full of embarrassment. Tears welled up in his eyelashes when he heard the professor say, "Who is this kid?" Zhiyang opened his mouth wide, he didn't recognize her! Although Shizhen had warned Zhiyang repeatedly, she still felt as if she had been punched in the face, she took a step back and staggered. Zhiyang shouted in his heart: How can you pretend that you don't know me. The professor looked bewildered again, and asked his daughter, "Shizhen, is your friend feeling well?" Shizhen knew that it was useless to talk, so she held Zhiyang's hand, "I'll go out to the garden with her to get some fresh air." Zhiyang was so desolate that he bowed his head out. Shi Zhen whispered, "You must see him." Zhiyang resentfully said, "It's him who lost his memory, how lucky he is." Shizhen raised her head and smiled, "Really, suffering from amnesia is the greatest blessing in the world. For many people and things, it is best to forget them." Zhiyang bowed his head and took a deep breath. "Aren't you lucky for him? How disappointed he will be if he has your memory, and you won't date him in the real world." Zhiyang said nothing. "He has entered old age, many private habits have been formed, and most of the past is without you. How do you adapt to him? At the time of your most active time of the day, he is tired. He does not resonate with your joy. Haggard and ignorant, getting along is so boring." So the professor doesn't agree to meet her in the real world. He had the foresight. Zhiyang smiled slightly. "I'll walk with you nearby and wait for Su Jun to pick you up." Zhiyang remembered, "My coat is in the living room, I need to go back and get it." "I'm waiting for you." Zhiyang turned back, got her coat on the sofa, and was about to go out when she looked up and saw the professor standing in front of her. They looked at each other for a moment, Zhiyang mustered up his courage and said, "Professor doesn't remember me?" "Have you been here before?" asked the professor. "I've been to the professor's hometown." "Oh, there." "I'm Shi Zhen's good friend." The professor laughed, "May your friendship last forever." Zhiyang took his coat and walked to the door. "Let me put it on for you," said the professor. While helping Zhiyang put on his coat, he said: "I seem to have seen you before, Miss Lin, but the age is wrong. When I was young, I had a friend who also had big eyes, but that was thirty years ago. " Zhiyang was a little nervous, "Where is she?" "Ah, it's a classmate from elementary school." The professor made a mistake. Zhiyang lowered his head in disappointment, buttoned up his coat, said goodbye to the professor, and went out to meet Shizhen. But he saw Shizhen chatting with Su Zhicong. Zhiyang looked at his watch, "Why did you come early?" Su Zhicong smiled, "It's better if I wait for you." "It's thirty minutes early." "I like waiting for you." Shi Zhen looked at the two of them, "When will you get engaged?" Unexpectedly, Su Zhicong replied: "We will save this layer of formalities." Shi Zhen said: "Recently retro, engagement is popular." Su Zhicong replied again: "It's not suitable for me." Zhiyang couldn't bear it anymore, "Mr. Su, Ms. Li, who is the lucky bride?" The two said in unison, "You, Ms. Lin." Zhiyang pretended to be surprised, "What a surprise, why hasn't anyone asked for my opinion yet?" Shi Zhen said, "I thought you would definitely agree." Zhiyang couldn't help but laugh, "You try it." Shi Zhen stuck out her tongue, "I'm sorry, Su Zhicong, the more I help, the more I help." But Su Zhicong said lightly, "Don't be afraid, take your time." Zhiyang smiled and couldn't help it, got into the car, and waved goodbye to Shizhen. She looked out the window and kept laughing, so that when other cars passed by, the driver would wonder, hey, do I recognize this lady? If not, why is she smiling at me? When the car arrived home, Su Zhicong said, "Shouldn't we get married too?" Zhiyang suppressed his smile, "Look at it for a while, they say you need to open your eyes wider beforehand." Su Zhicong tried his best to widen his eyes. Zhiyang looked at him, "Su Zhicong, you light up my life." This is what a person usually feels when he or she has found the right mate. In the following days, Zhiyang tried to understand Su Zhicong's family, economy, career and outlook on life. The population of the Su family is very simple, one son and one daughter, both parents and children have legitimate jobs, everyone is financially independent, their income is quite ample, and they never covet other people's property, which is very in line with Yang's wishes. The younger sister, Zhimin, is one year younger than Zhicong. She has a cheerful personality and has been clamoring for treats. The parents seem to sincerely hope that Zhicong will get married as soon as possible, and it is best to have a few babies immediately. This is already a good family. Like all modern women, Zhiyang doesn't want to get any benefits from her husband's family, as long as she doesn't trouble her. Zhi Cong said casually, "We are not rich." Zhiyang replied: "I don't care about money that much." After speaking, he felt that his tone was too lofty and noble, and added, "I have my own income." "I mean, our family doesn't have any big diamond engagement rings from our ancestors." "It doesn't matter," Zhiyang smiled, "My family doesn't have one either, so it's a good match." "But for many people, it is because they don't have it that they ask the other party for it." Zhiyang replied, "Everyone has different calculations." "You don't seem to know how to count." "I have other talents." Zhi Cong smiled, "You can't even cook." "It's all up to you from now on." "Then your talent is—" "—Appreciating the talents of others is a rare skill. Many people don't know how to look for the advantages of others, and everyone has some advantages. Their vision is narrow and extreme, divorced from reality, and very difficult to get along with." Su Zhicong smiled, "Zhiyang, I like chatting with you." Zhiyang suddenly showed a lonely expression. These words are so unfamiliar, Professor Li Meizhu has said this to her again and again. She let out a breath.