I'm really not the god of time.

Chapter 89: My Distant Cousin. The key word is "distant."

Her family all thought she was the most outstanding younger generation.

But unexpectedly, Zhang Lingyun suddenly rose to prominence and left her behind.

After talking for a while, Chen Xiaoya's initial resentment turned into a slight sense of inferiority.

This cousin has really changed a lot. Not only is his speech very elegant and proper, but he also has great control over his emotions.

He always showed the tolerance of an elder when faced with her argumentative outbursts.

This made Chen Xiaoya feel even more ashamed, as if she were the younger sister rather than the older sister.

Unconsciously, she stretched out a finger and rubbed her fair toes.

Her large eyes kept darting around, occasionally stealing a glance at Zhang Lingyun.

But once she made eye contact with Zhang Lingyun, she would awkwardly look away, showing none of the maturity of her older cousin.

Finally, Zhang Lingyun asked about the company she was going to interview with.

"What exactly does the Dongxing Space Science Research Institute do?"

Chen Xiaoya had lost her temper by this point and honestly replied:

"Studying subspace science."

Zhang Lingyun frowned.

"What exactly is it?"

"The direction I reported was, [the Gate to the Spirit World]."

"So, you're researching how to build a portal between the spirit world and the human world?"

"You can think that way, but we're still a long way from that point; it's just the ultimate ideal."

At that time, we will have unlimited [magic points] available.

At this point, Chen Xiaoya's eyes finally lit up.

Zhang Lingyun, however, fell into deep thought.

If this door were opened, wouldn't Miss Nine-Headed Bird be able to freely wander around the human world without being summoned?

Zhang Lingyun quickly reminded him:

"This is a bit too dangerous. Creatures in the spirit world are terrifying."

Chen Xiaoya glanced at him and said with a hint of disdain:

"Do you even need to tell me? I'm the expert in this area. But don't worry, we have a safety plan in place."

Zhang Lingyun shook his head inwardly.

He felt that his cousin was being theoretical and probably had never seen a creature like the Nine-Headed Bird.

Otherwise, she would have known that their safety plans were nothing but a joke.

It should be noted that each of Miss Nine-Headed Bird's heads possesses the power equivalent to a [Grand Witch of the Rank].

Moreover, there are countless monsters like Miss Nine-Headed Bird in the spirit world.

However, Zhang Lingyun also knew that no matter how serious he made it sound, it was still a serious matter.

Chen Xiaoya will not change her mind, and the Dongxing Space Science Research Institute will not stop its work.

Fortunately, they built the "Gate of Space," which was their ultimate goal, though they might not live to see it.

So Zhang Lingyun temporarily put aside her worries.

When night fell—

Zhang Lingyun booked two rooms next door.

He lived in one room and gave the other to Ding Shuangshuang.

For some reason, after washing up, Ding Shuangshuang went straight into his room and started making small talk, refusing to leave.

Zhang Lingyun dried his hair and said:

"You should go back to your room. We have important business to attend to tomorrow."

Ding Shuangshuang pouted and lay on her side on the bed, pretending to be dead.

Zhang Lingyun sensed a threat to her chastity and cautiously asked:

"What do you want to do?"

Ding Shuangshuang stammered and asked:

"I just want to ask, what are your plans for me?"

Zhang Lingyun said irritably:

"I'll arrange for you to sleep in the next room."

"I mean, my life. What are your plans for it?"

"What arrangements? We have two contracts between us, isn't that clear enough?"

Ding Shuangshuang turned over and sat up.

She was only wearing a thin nightgown.

Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, making her look delicate and frail, a stark contrast to her usual bossy image.

"Although I'm not very old, I still need to think about the future."

Zhang Lingyun sat down opposite him and asked:

"I still don't understand, what do you want for the future?"

"What I want to say is that I am a woman too. Although I'm not in a hurry now, I will get married and have children sooner or later when I'm a little older."

Ok?

Zhang Lingyun was stunned for a moment.

I thought to myself, no wonder everyone says girls mature early.

I've lived two lives, and even now...

All he could think about was how to get rich, how to become stronger, and how to become light like Zero.

Ding Shuangshuang, a senior in college, has already started thinking about marriage.

However, it's not that he can't understand it.

I've never eaten pork, but I've seen pigs walk.

Zhang Lingyun was silent for a moment, then said:

"Then why don't you get married?"

Ding Shuangshuang's face immediately fell, and she stared at him coldly, asking:

"If I were to marry just any man, could you accept that?"

Zhang Lingyun looked completely bewildered.

"What's so unacceptable about that? I'll get married when I reach that age."

Ding Shuangshuang bit her lower lip and asked:

"With Xia Youran?"

Zhang Lingyun shrugged.

Although there was no direct answer, the meaning was already quite clear.

Ding Shuangshuang was so angry that her face turned red.

"I really don't understand, what's so great about that girl? She just has bigger eyes than me, a straighter nose, more moist lips, fairer skin, and a better figure..."

The more she spoke, the less confident she became, and she suddenly realized she had chosen the wrong path.

If we're just talking about looks, that little vixen is definitely unbeatable.

So, she added, still unconvinced:

"But I'm more capable than her!"

Zhang Lingyun remained silent.

Ding Shuangshuang is indeed more capable than Xia Youran, after all, Xia Youran is an incurable academic failure.

But besides her good looks, Xia Youran has something else that no one can compare to.

That is, her infinite [Resurrection Armor] attribute.

That one factor alone guaranteed them the championship.

What's more, Xia Youran was his first love.

For a man, first love is something he can never forget.

If it could blossom and bear fruit, that would be even more of a rare and precious thing.

Ding Shuangshuang was furious.

In the past, if she had taken a liking to a man and he dared to disagree, she would have already fired a "death finger".

But now she's matured a lot and knows that some things can't be forced.

But she didn't give up; instead, she unleashed a trump card:

Have you ever thought that women are emotional beings?

If I get married, I'll definitely be devoted to my husband, and who knows, I might betray you someday.

this--

Zhang Lingyun gasped, and, clinging to a sliver of hope, asked:

"But senior, you're not the kind of emotional person, are you?"

Ding Shuangshuang smiled and lay back down on the bed:

"That's not necessarily true. Once a woman is affected by hormones, I can't control what she becomes."

Zhang Lingyun supported his forehead with one hand, finally feeling a headache coming on.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. Ding Shuangshuang is not a tool, but a living, breathing person.

We can't use her in her prime, and then discard her when she gets old.

But if I really have to take responsibility for her, what should I do?