Become a Heroine
Of course, whether the government will match you with a suitable partner depends on your social value. If your value is high enough, even stunning beauties will be found for you; if your value is too low, this form is just a piece of waste paper.
It's like filling out college applications. Of course, you can list Tsinghua Peking University Lanxiang Technical School, and you have no choice but to accept it or not.
"So, whose name should we fill in?"
Si Ming stared blankly at the "Relationship Partner" section. This was bad; perhaps it really was as Yao Bilian had said, that there was a risk of things going wrong, but he hadn't even boarded the ship yet!
Si Huaruo isn't from Su State, so she doesn't need to be considered. Yu Shuying seems a little lacking, and given her personality, she wouldn't care about such things. That leaves Murong Qing, Hongdou, and Liu Qingqing Qing. Whose name should be filled in?
Si Ming suddenly felt a stomachache. He had just gotten his driver's license and hadn't even bought a car yet, and now there were driving restrictions in the city, plus he had to enter a lottery to get a license plate. It was simply...
"That's not right. Since the law allows multiple spouses, it's normal to have multiple romantic partners at the same time. According to the regulations, reaching level eight in Internal Cultivation grants two slots, and each additional level grants one more slot. With my current Level Twelve Internal Cultivation, that's more than enough. It seems I need to get an Internal Cultivation level certificate first."
What kind of Internal Cultivation level certificate?
Yu Shuying suddenly walked out of the room, saw the marriage compatibility chart in Si Ming's hand, understood, and let out a contemptuous snort.
Si Ming pretended not to hear and said, "So you're home. That's great. There's something I need to trouble you with."
He then explained Xie Xiaomei's situation.
Yu Shuying nodded and said, "I understand. Just bring the person here. But as a courtesy, I also have a favor to ask you."
"Tell me, as long as it's within my power."
Please add my name to this form as well.
"Huh?"
"What's so strange about it? I don't want to be dragged to blind dates for something so pointless. It's a complete waste of my precious time. I need a shield, and you have plenty of spots, right? Why not give me one?"
As Yu Shuying spoke, she took the form from Si Ming's hand and quickly wrote her name in the "partner" column.
"Wait a minute, then you'll be number one?" Si Ming suddenly realized.
"Don't worry about such trivial matters. You can add a parenthesis to indicate that the order of the rankings is not significant," Yu Shuying said with a sly smile.
"Wouldn't that be like trying to hide something obvious?"
Chapter 615 Let's Become a Heroine Girl
The day after returning home, Si Ming brought Xie Xiaomei to Yu Shuying.
"So, Liu Qingqing's body is now controlled by that little girl surnamed Xie?"
Yu Shuying looked the other person up and down with curiosity, the kind of gaze a researcher would give a lab rat. Xie Xiaomei was so frightened that she immediately hid behind Si Ming, avoiding eye contact.
"Okay, it seems it really isn't Liu Qingqing. Even putting aside the personality differences, her presence is much stronger than before. I can notice her as soon as she stands in front of me."
Although Si Ming really wanted to complain that Liu Qingqing wasn't invisible and would notice even if his view was blocked, he knew that doing the right thing was more important right now. So he pushed Xie Xiaomei in front of him, put his hands on her shoulders, and tried to ease her anxiety.
In the days before leaving Barbarian Continent, through Si Ming's tireless efforts to communicate, their relationship, though not quite intimate and open with each other, had at least become good friends. At least in front of him and Liu Qingqing, Xie Xiaomei could speak normally and no longer stuttered.
Yu Shuying stared at the other person and said, "Come on, tell me your wish."
Her Mind-Reading Technique is real-time and does not have a data search function, so she must remind the other person to think about it. However, she does not need to use sophisticated language or lower the other person's guard. She can simply use an unexpected method to elicit the other person's true feelings and tell them directly.
Because it's difficult for people to completely control their thoughts. For example, you might not want to answer someone's question, but when you think about refusing, your subconscious has already revealed the answer, unless your mind has reached a state of perfect harmony.
Xie Xiaomei lowered her head and remained silent.
Teachers often struggle with students like this, and communication is key to resolving their issues. Introverted and withdrawn students are even harder to manage than mischievous ones. Of course, as long as their grades aren't too bad and they don't cause any major incidents, teachers generally won't specifically talk to them.
To get help, you have to shout for help; it's the same principle as the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Seeing Yu Shuying frown, Si Ming asked, "What's wrong? Can't you read it?"
"The answer has been found, hidden very deep. Perhaps even she herself hasn't realized what she truly wants. The reason she won't tell you isn't necessarily because she doesn't want to, but because she herself doesn't know. This situation is very common among people. After all, self-awareness is true wisdom, but there aren't many people in the world who truly know themselves. Most people live in a daze, unable to see through their own hearts, unaware of what they truly want to pursue. I just didn't expect to encounter the same situation with ghosts. Isn't it said that ghosts are formed from obsessions?"
"Her situation is different from that of a ghost."
Si Ming received a look from Yu Shuying, so he asked Xie Xiaomei to go out first and wait for him outside the door.
"What's going on? Is her wish difficult to fulfill, or does it violate social morality?" Si Ming asked worriedly.
If it's a normal wish, there's nothing wrong with saying it out loud. Even if it's a wish to kill, if it's for revenge, then killing someone is punishable by death, which is only natural. Shouting that criminals should be punished by law in a martial arts world like Barbarian Continent is just a joke, unless it's a revenge against society to vent one's anger, then it's not something that can be said out loud. But judging from Xie Xiaomei's personality, she doesn't seem like the kind of person who harbors deep grudges and seeks revenge.
Yu Shuying said, "Don't worry, it's not the situation you're worried about, but in some ways it's more troublesome. You said that when you first met her, you asked her about her wishes, and she answered that she wanted to end her life... Perhaps subconsciously, she felt that doing so was better than fulfilling her wish."
Si Ming asked, puzzled, "What kind of wish is it?"
After Yu Shuying revealed the answer, he stood there in a daze for a while before shaking his head and sighing, "This is truly... a cruel wish."
"So, are you planning to grant her wish?" Yu Shuying stared at Si Ming with interest. "Perhaps forcibly purifying her soul would be more merciful to her and less troublesome. On the contrary, if you go to great lengths to grant her wish, you might end up pushing her into the abyss, a thankless task."
Si Ming closed his eyes, and memories of his time with Xie Xiaomei flashed through his mind.
He began, "There's a kind of white lie that's popular in hospitals. People think it's different from other lies because it's beneficial. When a patient is diagnosed with a serious illness, they don't tell the patient directly. Instead, they tell the family, and then the family decides whether to tell the patient. Usually, the family will conceal the illness and tell the patient that it's nothing serious, just a minor illness that can be cured."
Yu Shuying smiled and said, "I can understand. In a sense, it's also about protecting the patient. If they learn about their condition and are devastated, they might become depressed, fall into despair, or even commit suicide. It's better not to tell them in the first place and reduce their worries."
"Does not knowing the illness mean it doesn't exist? There are often some brainless plots in TV dramas where a supporting character suffers a fatal injury, spitting blood and dying, saying he's about to die, and the people around him comfort him, telling him he'll be alright and not to worry—isn't that ridiculous!"
Doesn't the injured person know whether they're alright or not? It's not like you can just say they're fine and they actually will be. Instead of wasting time interrupting them, you should be a quiet listener and let them settle their affairs before they die, so they don't die in a daze before they can reveal their secrets.
There are some people who, upon learning they have a serious illness, not only do not give up on themselves, but instead strive to improve themselves, cherish every remaining second, and ultimately shine with the most dazzling light in their lives. Such examples are not uncommon. For instance, a college student suffering from an incurable disease may obtain a degree, publish a paper, or decide to travel the world, using their final moments to experience the beauty of nature and taste the world's delicacies. Similar examples abound.
Imagine if his family and doctors had conspired to tell him a white lie, concealing his illness—what would have happened? He would likely have lived out the rest of his life in a predictable, unambitious way, never striving or shining, and then died in a confused and disoriented state at the onset of his illness, leaving nothing behind. He would have lost the opportunity to realize his self-worth and fulfill his final wishes. He could have died a glorious death, but instead, he died quietly and without fanfare.