"Itâs nothing." Xu Xin got up from the ground, his brow slightly furrowed.
That pillow just now, in Xu Xinâs hand, was as heavy as a big rock.
Why is that?
And the pen just now too, much heavier than an ordinary pen.
Clearly, itâs a plastic-cased pen, yet it feels as heavy as a gold bar.
His current state, it seems...
Is he being restricted from interfering with the things in this world?
Although he can touch them, he can only affect those insignificant things.
For example, the dust on the subway handrail can be wiped off by him, and just now, the plastic ballpoint pen can be tossed up by him.
But thatâs all.
Anything heavier...
He tried to pick up the water cup on the desk, but he couldnât lift it.
"Bro, youâve turned into a weakling in this world, huh?" Xu Ying laughed out loud, "You canât even lift a cup."
As she spoke, she looked at the blanket on her bed, "If I cover you with the blanket, will you be unable to move?"
"...Alright, stop it!" Xu Xin said helplessly. He was indeed powerless right now, and he felt that Xu Ying might really do such a thing, quickly stopping her actions and continuing their previous conversation, "I donât want you to forget me. You definitely have to remember me well, otherwise, I completely donât exist in this world."
"What do you mean then?"
"But, you shouldnât discuss me with others anymore. For now, I should only exist in your mind." Xu Xin said, "You donât want others to keep thinking youâre mentally ill or having psychological problems, right?"
"Itâs all because of you!" Xu Ying said discontentedly, "You disappeared without a word, everyone around entirely forgot about you, only I remember. Do you know I almost went crazy at the time! If you hadnât come back, I might have really lost my mind!"
"I didnât vanish by choice, alright." Xu Xin sighed, "Anyway, you have to tell others that it was your issue before, now youâre normal, and get back to your normal life."
Xu Yingâs expression was obviously a bit unhappy, muttering, "Doesnât that mean admitting that I was mentally ill before... Ah, your eyes are so intimidating. Okay, okay, you donât care, why should I care."
Understanding Xu Xinâs current situation, she naturally wouldnât be as stubborn as before.
She also doesnât want to be taken as a weirdo all the time.
"Thatâs good then, also, how long have you dropped out of school?" Xu Xin frowned at her.
"What for? You instigator want to educate me now?" Xu Ying immediately stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at him.
"...Anyway, go back to school tomorrow! Not attending school anymore, youâre really out of line!"
"Itâs none of your business! Humph. Fine, Iâll go back." Xu Ying lay back on the bed, "I finally figured out your stuff! But you told me so many things about that world, just how am I supposed to study seriously..."
She suddenly sat up, glaring at Xu Xin, "I used to study hard to get into a better school than you and step over you, now youâre gone, what am I studying for? I might as well drop out and find a decent person to marry!"
She even learned to be sarcastic.
"Well, when I come back, Iâll introduce a few to you, take a look and marry one." Xu Xin laughed.
"You... you promise to be back soon, Iâll do as you say!" Xu Ying looked at him, a hint of stubbornness in her eyes.
"Alright, I promise." Xu Xin immediately said.
Anyone can make promises.
But whether he could fulfill it...
He felt a bit unsure.
However, compared to before, he feels more confident now, after all, although heâs not truly back, he sees hope.
At least heâs able to communicate with his sister.
"Hey, maybe youâll have to stay here in this state forever." Xu Ying said mischievously, "If I lock you in the room, you probably canât even open the door, right bro?"
"Youâre getting braver, arenât you?" Xu Xin said, annoyed.
Then, he looked at his hand.
Though he didnât know why, deep down he was very aware.
He wouldnât stay here for long.
He felt he would soon return to the original world, back to that... familiar Crystal Palace.
So, he treasures his time here very much. Although he hasnât said much useful stuff to his sister, he genuinely feels warm.
These once boring and even somewhat annoying daily moments now seem extremely precious.
Thereâs nothing more to say, he sat in the chair, continuing to recount his experiences in that world to Xu Ying.
Time slowly passed by, Xu Xin glanced at the clock hanging on the wall.
Thereâs also time in the subway station, and itâs been nearly two hours since then.
He felt he was getting closer to the limit of his stay.
Perhaps... itâs a deja vu?
As if he had done this before, knowing how long he can stay in this world in this state.
"...Bro, you have too many women around you now, donât you?"
Xu Ying looked at him with disdain in her eyes, "Jerk! Sister-in-law Wenxi is so pitiable!"
"...I havenât done anything, right?" Xu Xin was speechless again, "After all Iâve told you, this is what youâre concerned about?"