The death timeline locked onto Alina had been caused by Yao Guang's operational error. That could not be changed. In fact... it might not have been an error at all.
But Yao Guang had also packaged the solution—Chen Li—and introduced him to Talulah.
Thus, Talulah would be grateful to Yao Guang, because Yao Guang had introduced the Lord of Paradise.
Talulah would also be grateful to Chen Li, because Chen Li had personally saved Alina.
A win-win.
Winning twice.
After the black hole closed, Chen Li turned his gaze toward the depths of the wheat field.
Specter and Laurentina were still chasing each other around over there.
Seeing this, Chen Li waved at them.
Almost the instant she saw Chen Li's gesture, Specter hurriedly ran to his side. She clutched tightly at the hem of his clothes with both hands, hiding behind his back with only her head peeking out as she timidly looked at the person who looked exactly like her.
Specter had actually wanted to run over long ago.
She had merely held herself back because she was afraid of interrupting Chen Li's important business with the people outside.
"Why are you running away from yourself?" Laurentina rested one hand on her hip and tilted her head slightly. A little of the teasing languor faded from her voice, replaced by sincere regret.
"Holy Father... don't abandon me." Specter murmured softly, shrinking her neck as she clutched Chen Li's clothes even tighter.
"Don't worry, I won't abandon you. But you don't need to be so afraid either. Laurentina isn't a bad person. She's simply overly enthusiastic about 'herself.' You can try getting to know her." Chen Li reached out and gently patted Specter's head in reassurance.
Upon hearing this, Laurentina immediately put on a friendly smile and nodded repeatedly