Ch49 - What a coincidence, you have two pendants too?

Lei Ming, “Pendant?”

“Ah? What pendant?” Chen You backtracked as he bit his tongue and said, “Major General, I’m so ugly. No one was ever willing to be my friend since I was a child, so I tend to talk to myself. After such a long time, my brain is already broken.”

He let out a small sob, “Sometimes, I don’t even know what I’m saying.”

Lei Ming felt that something was fishy, “I’m not a caretaker for disabled people.”

“If your brain is broken, then go to the hospital.”

Chen You, “…”

He stealthily stole a peek, How many do you have? One, two, or three?

Seeing the youth’s behavior, Lei Ming’s brows furrowed. He rearranged his uniform and spoke in a low voice, “Get up.”

Since the major general was used to issuing military orders with great force, he let out a formidable aura that caused Chen You to subconsciously jump to his feet, “Yes, Major General!”

Lei Ming, “…”

Chen You, “…”

It’s over, my mind really is broken.

I really shouldn’t randomly speak. He beat himself up in his heart.

The original owner’s house had a courtyard and three rooms. One for his parents, one for his brothers, and one that served as both a supply closet and his room.

Chen You followed the original’s memory to enter the yard, a bit muddleheaded.

This place used to be filled with the sounds of dogs barking and roosters crowing, but now it was devoid of life: silent and filled with the scent of slaughter.

Lei Ming ordered his subordinates to wait outside the courtyard and entered alone, “The stone.”

Ask, ask, ask, you’ll know if you ask. Chen You felt that the Heavens were messing with him. There were no black stones in sight.

He walked into the room on the left and took out a wooden box from underneath the narrow cot. This was the original owner’s most precious possession.

Inside, there was a small broken pot. The original owner had gone to the mountain to chop firewood and encountered a wounded black dog that he ended up saving.

Since then, every time he went back up the mountain, he would bring food and the black dog would follow him all the way down the mountain.

The pot was the dog’s food dish.

One day, the black dog went missing. After returning home, he found it on his family’s dinner table where his parents and two older brothers were happily eating meat.

It turned out that his brothers had followed him up the mountain one time and learned about the black dog. When they came back, they told their parents, and the black dog turned into their dinner.

In addition, there were a few rocks inside his box. They were neither black nor white: just common stones that could be found anywhere by the roadside.

These were given to the original owner by a little girl in the village. She was the only person who wouldn’t grab something to beat him with upon catching sight of him.

But that little girl had already been laid to rest for many years.

This was all that was left of the original owner.

The wooden box was very clean. It was clear to see that these were all things that the original had deeply cared about.

Chen You silently pitied the original owner and spoke in a panicked manner, “Major General, I put the black stone in here. How did it disappear?”

He hastily widened his eyes, “Really, I wrapped it in a small gray cloth. I didn’t lie.”

Lei Ming’s thin lips opened and spit out a single word, “Look.”

Chen You quickly nodded, “Yes, yes, Major General. I will find it right away.”

His expression was dark, How can I find it? If only I could faint all of a sudden like Bai Xue.

System, “You’re very healthy.”

Chen You, “Impossible, ah. I am so sick, I feel like I could be blown over by a gust of wind.”

System, “Then you blow some air, and see if you can fall.”

Chen You’s mouth twitched. No, he tried already, but today’s wind wasn’t even strong enough to move his two pendants.

“You should get ready. I might let out a big burp later.”

After planning for the worst-case scenario, Chen You didn’t feel as flustered. He rummaged around the room, looking for a black stone.

Maybe there would be a miracle?

Lei Ming glanced around the debris, not letting a single thing escape his sight before he stopped on the thin teenager, his gaze sharp.

Chen You, feeling the knife against his back, “Major General, I’ll go look for it in the yard.”

Without such intense pressure, he would be able to relax a bit and wait for a flash of inspiration to strike, allowing him to avert the danger.

“If you deceive me,” Lei Ming looked down at the boy who barely reached his chest, “do you know what will happen to you?”

You’re scaring me, ah. I’m very frightened. Chen You’s pupils shook as he put on a terrified expression.

Lei Ming’s voice was indifferent, “I’m giving you ten minutes.”

Chen You heaved a deep sigh, It seems that I can only stay in this world for ten more minutes.

He walked into the courtyard and asked the system what would happen if he failed. Would he just change to a different mission?

The system gave an answer, “If the mission fails, our cooperation will be terminated.”

Chen You’s body froze, “Fuck, then do I have no chance at all? When people fail in games, don’t they normally get to start all over again?”

System, “This is not a game.”

Chen You’s expression turned ugly as he realized that he wouldn’t be able to go back home.

No. This time, I will stay alive.

He squatted in a random place in the yard, his eyes scanning over all types of stones.

His mood was heavy.

As an ordinarily optimistic young man, Chen You had never felt so bad before.

“444, you need to help me. I want to go home. My dad is old and doesn’t have anyone to talk to; he must be very miserable.”

System, “Don’t you still have ten minutes left?”

Chen You sniffled, “I guess so.”

He heard an indistinct sound of running water. It seemed that Lei Ming was in the bathroom.

Chen You hesitated a bit, Just take a look, ba. He would just see what he could find through the crack between the door and the frame. He cautiously approached, and once he could see something, his eyes opened as wide as they could…one…two…

Not three, just two; there are two pendants!

He leaned against the door, short of breath, and asked incredulously, “Didn’t you say that in this entire world, I’m the only one and no one else is like me? Why does the target also have a pair?”

The system seemed surprised as well, “The data was not updated in time.”

Chen You couldn’t calm down. Fortunately, I’m not alone facing against the rest of the world. I actually have a teammate. “Then are we fellow countrymen?”

System, “Comparing your outer appearance, you are not.”

“What do you know? An ugly duckling can become a swan. The possibilities for tomorrow and the day after are endless.”

Finally, a lightbulb flashed in Chen You’s mind. He thought of a way for him to stay in this world, follow Lei Ming, and not die.

The most important thing was to find a way to inadvertently reveal his secret to Lei Ming while making sure not to arouse his suspicion.

The sound of footsteps fell. Chen You ran back to the yard, his heart palpitating as his back was covered in a cold sweat. He swallowed nervously, Whether I succeed or fail, it all depends on what I do next. Mom, bless me. I’m going back to accompany Dad.

Okay, I’ll go now.

Chen You pulled down his pants, displaying his two big pendants. The small sapling that happened to be in front of him shook as if it was frightened.

When Lei Ming came out, he saw the boy whistling. His line of sight stagnated for a moment as his eyes widened imperceptibly.

Intentionally or unintentionally, Chen You’s mouth trembled as he whistled, singing the Tibetan Plateau. You can clearly see, that’s right, there’s no mistake. I also have two pendants, just like you!

It’s hard to tell whether black stones are real or fake, but these pendants are solid evidence. These are genuine goods, you can rest assured.

In this world, you are not the only monster. There’s still me. Our four little brothers can depend on each other and stick together through thick and thin.

There was no movement behind him. Chen You felt a bit anxious. He had been exposed for such a long time, and Lei Ming was not blind. It was impossible for him to have no reaction.

Major General, if you want to solve the mystery of your past and learn about who you are, where you come from, and why you have two pendants unlike everyone else, then don’t let me slip away.

He was about to turn around and show a frontal view of his pendants, when one of his wrists was caught.

The pendants swayed in midair at the abrupt action and Chen You’s body swayed along with them, shaking nervously.

Lei Ming’s face was taut, his eyes dark with an unfathomable expression.

But Chen You understood that he must be shocked and excited beyond belief, saying in his heart, You are like me.

Yes, ah. I am, I really am. Chen You was startled, “Major General, you–”

Lei Ming opened his mouth and coldly spoke, “What about the stone?”

Chen You shivered, “I can’t remember where I put it?” At a time like this, why do you still care about some stone? The pendants are right in front of your eyes. Take a close look.

Lei Ming had long caught sight of them, and had seen them very clearly. His head started to throb and his lips were tightly pressed in a straight line. He suddenly let go of the youth and left the yard without saying a word. From behind, his wide back looked slightly panicked.

It was normal, when making such a shocking discovery, for him to need some time to recover.

Chen You finally put his pendants away, confident that Lei Ming would not kill him until he gained a thorough understanding of the entire situation.

He was happy for only a short time, hopeful about the progress of his task, when he became upset and extremely dejected.

Obviously, the quantity was the same, though his was a little smaller. But his two pendants were only ornaments, while Lei Ming’s could transform into super invincible monsters at any time.

Why is it like this?

The system popped up, “Because you are incapable.”

Chen You was furious, “Do I need you to remind me?” Having two useless pendants, who can understand my pain?

After a period of time, Chen You departed from his village and was taken back to Lei Ming.

Concerning the situation with the stone, the other side clearly knew the truth of the matter.

He wanted to play tricks, but after learning that he had two pendants, he accidentally became the object of investigation.

For the time being, his personal safety was assured.

Lei Ming’s face held no abnormalities, but no one knew what he was thinking in his heart.

When he entered the magnetically suspended car, Chen You was like a student, sitting behind the man on his left.

Major General, I truly admire you. With two such big pendants, I feel tired even when walking. Unexpectedly, you can even get into the front seat so easily.

Do I need to pay special attention to the placement of the pendants?

If he had a chance in the future, he must to properly consult with Lei Ming about such matters.

Looking at the man’s handsome profile, Chen You suddenly had a thought. Since they both have two pendants, there surely must be other areas that are the same.

“Does that mean I will become as good-looking as him?”

The system didn’t want to talk.

Chen You felt distressed, “Seriously, I think it’s better to be ordinary. If I’m too beautiful, it will be troublesome.”

The system still didn’t want to talk.

If his hypothesis just now was correct, then what method would be used to achieve his transformation?

Chen You continued to stare at the man. After a long time, he narrowed his eyes. Oh, I see.

Luoshenhua: Sorry about the late chapter! I just started a new job and I’ve had to work overtime almost every day T.T I promise that I will continue to update at least a chapter per week, but it might not always be on Tuesdays, though I’ll do my best (I’m sure it’s still Tuesday somewhere). For now, enjoy this chapter of Chen You being saved by his two big pendants. He’s lucky he didn’t chop one off!