After finishing its secret celebration, 037 couldn't resist asking another question. "But Host, do you already have some idea about this bug? You seem pretty confident."
"I wouldn't call it an idea, but I do have a hunch."
"What kind of hunch?" 037 asked, eager to learn.
Lu Xiaoxiao explained her reasoning. "Think about it. Didn't this world start falling apart because the Original Host killed herself? So I suspect the problem most likely lies with me... or with the Original Host. Failing that, it should at least lie with someone in the Lu Family. That narrows things down quite a bit."
"Hmmmm, that does make some sense." After expressing its agreement, 037 pressed on. "Then where should we start investigating?"
Lu Xiaoxiao answered without hesitation. "No idea."
037: "?"
037: "Huh? You don't know?"
"Yeah, I still need to think it through. If you really want an answer... maybe I'll start by looking into things related to the Original Host? Uh, anyway, I'm not too sure yet, so stop pushing for answers. Let's just take it one step at a time! We'll make progress eventually."
"Oh, okay." Infected by Lu Xiaoxiao's optimism, 037 couldn't help sounding admiring when it spoke again. "That's my Host for you! You're amazing!"
But Lu Xiaoxiao had too much on her mind to entertain 037's flattery. She gave a couple of perfunctory responses, then cut off their mental connection.
As soon as she came back to her senses, she heard Ji Yunhuai calling to her.
"Why were you spacing out for so long? Who are you thinking about this time?"
His voice was rich and pleasant, carrying his usual languor and a faint hint of amusement. The casual upward lilt gave him a slightly roguish air, and with such an obviously teasing question, anyone