Arc 18The Choice to Stay

Song Shiwei learned she could return to her original world, while Jiang Xun feared losing her. After the rogue systems’ hosts kidnapped Song Shiwei and Jiang Zhuxin, the System Bureau ended the systems’ schemes, and Song Shiwei chose to remain with Jiang Xun.

  • The mind-reading bug was fixed, and Jiang Xun told his family to keep their changed fates secret and protect Song Shiwei.
  • Song Shiwei met the original Song Shiwei in a dream and learned that she could return to her own world after the system mission ended.
  • Song Shiwei told Jiang Xun the truth about her origins, and he confessed that he knew she was from another world but still loved her.
  • Song Shiwei and Jiang Xun grew closer before she left to film the variety show’s final episode, where the lead systems’ hosts planned to kidnap her.
  • Song Yurou, Lin Xuewu, Gu Xiujin, and Leng Lingtian took Song Shiwei and Jiang Zhuxin to a warehouse, but the two women made their captors carry them there.
  • Jiang Xun and the others arrived to rescue them as the System Bureau exposed the rogue systems’ crimes and arrested the systems and their hosts.
  • After Song Shiwei collapsed and was taken to the hospital, she chose to stay in Jiang Xun’s world, woke up, and promised not to leave him again.
Chapters 426–450 Vol. 5 Read

Ch. 426Page 426

Song Shiwei learned that a System Bureau error had let everyone read her thoughts, including her lustful remarks about Jiang Xun, before the Bureau corrected the problem and gave her the ability to read minds instead. She left the conversation mortified and threatening to report the Gossip System for its invasive questions about her marriage.

  • The Gossip System discovered that the System Bureau had reversed Song Shiwei's mind-reading permissions, letting everyone hear her thoughts.
  • Song Shiwei panicked over whether Jiang Xun had heard her filthy thoughts about his body, while the Gossip System begged her to recount them.
  • The Gossip System explained that it had been bullied by other systems, and Song Shiwei sympathized with it before it resumed probing her private life.
  • The Gossip System told Song Shiwei that she could now read minds, then pressed her about whether she and Jiang Xun had slept together.
  • Song Shiwei said she and Jiang Xun had not gone all the way and threatened to call the police on the Gossip System.

Ch. 427Page 427

Song Shiwei and the Gossip System decided to avoid confronting the dangerous systems and wait for events to unfold, prioritizing gossip over their mission. Song Shiwei then tested whether the Jiang Family could still hear her thoughts, but they showed no reaction.

  • Song Shiwei questioned whether she and the Gossip System could defeat the male and female lead systems, and the system admitted it had not completed its mission.
  • Song Shiwei recalled seeing smoke rise from Huo Xiuzhu's head and wondered if his system had exploded, while the Gossip System realized it had missed the commotion.
  • Song Shiwei and the Gossip System agreed to stay out of trouble, hide if threatened, and wait for the other systems to act.
  • Song Shiwei went downstairs to the Jiang Family and silently asked whether they knew their fates had changed, but Father Jiang, Mother Jiang, and Jiang Zhuxin did not react.

Ch. 428Chapter 428

After the System Bureau fixed the bug, Song Shiwei could hear the Jiang Family’s thoughts, but they could no longer hear hers. Jiang Xun gathered the family and urged them to keep quiet about what had happened and accept the uncertain consequences of changing their fates.

  • Song Shiwei heard Jiang Ye and Mother Jiang’s thoughts and realized the bug had been fixed, leaving her able to hear others while they could no longer hear her.
  • The Jiang Family grew uncomfortable without Song Shiwei’s thoughts, while she struggled with the constant noise of hearing theirs and went upstairs to sleep.
  • Mother Jiang asked whether anyone could still hear Weiwei’s thoughts, and the family confirmed that they could not.
  • Jiang Zhuxin and Jiang Ye told Jiang Xun that they could no longer hear Song Shiwei’s thoughts, and he concluded that the world might have restored order by fixing the bug.
  • Jiang Xun summoned the family and told them not to reveal what had happened, advising them to be content with the lives they had reclaimed and treat their glimpse of fate as a dream.

Ch. 429Chapter 109

Jiang Xun made his family promise to keep Song Shiwei’s survival secret and never blame her, even if they still became cannon fodder. After the family united around protecting her, Jiang Xun worried that the world’s return to normal meant Song Shiwei would leave, and he struggled with whether he could let her go.

  • Jiang Xun warned the Jiang family to keep their survival secret and not reveal that they had changed their fates.
  • Jiang Xun told the family never to blame Song Shiwei if they still became cannon fodder, and the others vowed to protect her.
  • Jiang Xun said he would sever ties with Song Shiwei first if necessary to keep her safe, and the family agreed that protecting her came first.
  • Jiang Xun went upstairs and worried that Song Shiwei might leave now that the world had returned to normal and her inner voice had vanished.
  • Jiang Xun saw Song Shiwei asleep and considered how to make her stay, but feared that forcing her to remain might kill her.

Ch. 430Page 430

Jiang Xun feared Song Shiwei might leave him, while Song Shiwei dreamed of meeting the original owner of her body. The original Song Shiwei revealed she had returned to life in Song Shiwei’s original body and had finally found love and happiness.

  • Jiang Xun held Song Shiwei’s hand and silently hoped she would stay with him.
  • Song Shiwei met the original owner of her body in a dream and apologized for occupying it.
  • The original Song Shiwei explained that she had chosen someone to take her place because she lacked the courage to face another life against Song Yurou.
  • Song Shiwei reassured her, condemned her family, and encouraged her to value herself.
  • The original Song Shiwei revealed that the System Bureau had let her return to life in Song Shiwei’s original body.
  • The original Song Shiwei described the love she now received from the orphanage director and children.

Ch. 431Chapter 431

Song Shiwei met the original owner of her body, who warned her about Song Yurou and revealed that they could never switch back once the system's mission was complete. The original owner offered Song Shiwei the choice to return, leaving both of them uncertain about which life they wanted.

  • The original Song Shiwei warned Song Shiwei that Song Yurou had a system and might harm her.
  • The original Song Shiwei said she did not want to return because she was loved in this world, but explained that the bodies could not be switched after the system's mission ended.
  • Song Shiwei struggled to choose between returning to her old life and staying with the Jiang Family, while the original Song Shiwei promised they would meet once more before the mission ended.
  • The two Song Shiweis admitted they had both feared the other would reclaim the body and felt relieved to meet.
  • Song Shiwei told the original Song Shiwei that Song Linhai and Song Ruchu had gotten their comeuppance and that she had avenged her.

Ch. 432Chapter 110

Song Shiwei dreamed of the original owner, who told her she could apply to return to her own world after completing the system’s missions. Torn over leaving Jiang Xun, Song Shiwei confessed that she came from another world, and waited anxiously for his response.

  • The original Song Shiwei told Song Shiwei that Chen Jingxian had adopted Tongtong and could be happier, then explained how Song Shiwei could apply to return to her world.
  • Song Shiwei woke from the dream beside Jiang Xun and worried that leaving might hurt him or lead him to mistake the original owner for her.
  • Jiang Xun woke, comforted Song Shiwei, and insisted that he would never let her leave him.
  • Song Shiwei told Jiang Xun that she did not belong to his world and had suddenly appeared there, then anxiously awaited his judgment.

Ch. 433Page 433

Song Shiwei told Jiang Xun that she came from another world and could return to it, explaining why she was torn between going home and staying with him and the Jiang Family. Jiang Xun admitted how deeply he loved her but felt guilty about asking her to remain, leaving her decision unresolved.

  • Jiang Xun confessed that he knew Song Shiwei was from another world and that he still loved and needed her.
  • Song Shiwei asked Jiang Xun to listen and explained that she had not been ready to accept his feelings because she feared leaving him heartbroken.
  • Song Shiwei described arriving in this world as an ordinary university student, helping people, and learning that others had awakened after hearing her inner voice.
  • Song Shiwei told Jiang Xun that she had met the original owner of her body, who revealed she could return to her own world.
  • Jiang Xun said he understood Song Shiwei was torn, but feared she would leave and felt guilty asking her to stay.

Ch. 434Page 434

Song Shiwei comforted Jiang Xun as they faced the possibility that she might leave when the system’s mission ended. They agreed to live in the moment and move forward together, while Song Shiwei privately longed to kiss him.

  • Jiang Xun cried as he told Song Shiwei that he was torn up inside, and she held him to comfort him.
  • Jiang Xun asked when Song Shiwei might return, and she said she did not know because it depended on the system’s mission.
  • Jiang Xun asked whether they would ever meet again, then resolved to support Song Shiwei leaving if that would make her happy.
  • Song Shiwei told Jiang Xun she had not decided and urged him not to dwell on what might happen; he agreed to live in the moment with her.
  • Song Shiwei thanked Jiang Xun and the Jiang Family for protecting her, then secretly thought about kissing him.

Ch. 435Chapter 111

Song Shiwei and Jiang Xun shared an enthusiastic kiss, then settled into life together while juggling their busy schedules. When Jiang Xun sulked over how little time he got with Song Shiwei, she failed to understand why, and his thoughts spiraled into fears that she no longer loved him.

  • Song Shiwei hesitated before kissing Jiang Xun, but he cupped her face and kissed her first.
  • Song Shiwei enjoyed the kiss, and Jiang Xun repeatedly paused to help her catch her breath before they continued.
  • After Song Shiwei fell asleep, Jiang Xun held her and hoped he would have more time with her before the day he feared arrived.
  • Song Shiwei remained busy with variety show shoots and observing Jiang Xun's film production, sometimes returning home after he did.
  • Jiang Xun sulked while waiting for Song Shiwei, and when she asked who had upset him, he turned away resentfully.
  • Song Shiwei offered to beat up whoever had angered Jiang Xun, while his thoughts lamented that she did not know why he was upset and might not love him.

Ch. 436Page 436

Song Shiwei realized Jiang Xun was sulking because she had been too busy to spend time with him, so she tried to make it up to him with kisses. Their kisses grew passionate, and Jiang Xun asked if they could go further, leaving Song Shiwei overwhelmed by desire.

  • The Gossip System told Song Shiwei that Jiang Xun was upset because she had neglected him and urged her to coax him.
  • Song Shiwei recalled how her busy schedule had kept her from spending time with Jiang Xun and felt guilty for breaking her promise.
  • Song Shiwei kissed Jiang Xun's cheek, and he asked her to kiss him again.
  • Song Shiwei kissed Jiang Xun on the lips, and he deepened the kiss while guiding her hand onto his abs.
  • Jiang Xun asked Song Shiwei if they could go further, and she grew aroused by his seduction.

Ch. 437Chapter 437

Song Shiwei and Jiang Xun spent the night together, leaving her exhausted and embarrassed while he woke up refreshed and happy. As Song Shiwei went back to sleep, Jiang Xun prepared food for her, and his parents celebrated that he would take care of her.

  • Song Shiwei kissed Jiang Xun and boldly encouraged him, and they spent the night together.
  • Song Shiwei woke at noon feeling sore and exhausted while Jiang Xun appeared energetic and satisfied.
  • Song Shiwei refused breakfast and hid under the covers, embarrassed at the thought of facing Jiang Xun's parents.
  • Jiang Xun went downstairs, where Father Jiang and Mother Jiang expressed relief that he and Song Shiwei were together.
  • Jiang Xun cooked for Song Shiwei and resolved to keep making dishes so she would rely on him.

Ch. 438Page 438

Song Shiwei rushed to the airport for the variety show's final episode after nearly forgetting her flight, while Jiang Xun reluctantly drove her there. Before she left, the Gossip System warned her that several male and female leads and Mo Chen would be at the show, and Song Shiwei chose to face them rather than run.

  • Song Shiwei hurried downstairs with her suitcase, panicking because she had forgotten her flight to film the variety show's final episode.
  • Jiang Xun caught Song Shiwei before she could rush out and drove her to the airport, making sure she ate along the way.
  • At the airport, Jiang Xun and Song Shiwei reluctantly said goodbye, and she promised to return with money to support him.
  • After Jiang Xun told Song Shiwei to come back safe, she asked the Gossip System what was wrong, and it revealed that several male and female leads and Mo Chen would attend the variety show.
  • Song Shiwei rejected the idea of running away and decided to face the male and female leads and punish them if they did wrong.

Ch. 439Chapter 112

Song Shiwei and Jiang Zhuxin arrived at the Gossip Courtyard and found Song Yurou, Lin Xuewu, Mo Chen, and two hostile men waiting for them. As the group prepared for a confrontation, Song Yurou tried to make Song Shiwei and the production team look bad in front of the cameras.

  • Song Shiwei and Jiang Zhuxin arrived at the Gossip Courtyard, where Song Yurou, Lin Xuewu, Mo Chen, and two hostile men were waiting.
  • Song Shiwei and the Gossip System recognized the danger but entered the courtyard, knowing they had to complete their mission.
  • Song Yurou told her system she intended to use Mo Chen to kill Song Shiwei and the others after they had agreed to attack Song Shiwei together.
  • Song Yurou greeted Song Shiwei and complained that the production team had not provided breakfast, but Song Shiwei told her to eat with them.
  • Song Yurou accused the production team of tailoring its meals to guests' status, prompting angry reactions from the production team and viewers online.

Ch. 440Page 440

Song Shiwei learned that Song Yurou was married to Mo Chen after he tortured her, and discovered that Mo Chen could hear her thoughts. When her system warned that the group planned to kidnap her, it went to gather information and summon the System Bureau, leaving Song Shiwei afraid for Jiang Zhuxin’s safety.

  • Netizens recognized Song Yurou’s attempt to use them against Song Shiwei and turned on her, while others worried that Mo Chen might have scandalous secrets.
  • Song Yurou claimed Mo Chen was her husband, and the Gossip System told Song Shiwei that he had tortured her into marriage, after which she had developed feelings for him.
  • Song Shiwei heard Mo Chen think that he knew about her thoughts and had wanted to hear her reaction to his torture of Song Yurou.
  • The Gossip System warned Song Shiwei that the others had brought equipment to kidnap her, then left to gather information and call the System Bureau.
  • Song Shiwei clutched Jiang Zhuxin’s hand and worried that she had brought her into danger and might not be able to protect her.

Ch. 441Chapter 441

Lin Xuewu and the other failed leads conspired with their systems to kidnap Song Shiwei and seize the families’ assets during a variety show. As their plan began, Jiang Zhuxin suspected a conspiracy, while Song Shiwei’s allies faced danger.

  • Song Shiwei felt guilty that Jiang Zhuxin might be harmed because of her.
  • The Koi System told Lin Xuewu that it had cut the village’s internet cables and would help her find tools and immobilize the production crew.
  • Lin Xuewu and the other leads agreed to Song Yurou’s plan because they blamed Song Shiwei for their losses and debts.
  • The lead systems arranged for Song Yurou and the others to join the variety show and planned to use it to kidnap Song Shiwei.
  • The systems planned to take the Song, Jiang, Zhang, Liu, and other families’ assets, believing this would fulfill their missions and secure their futures.

Ch. 442Chapter 113

Song Shiwei and Jiang Zhuxin were kidnapped during filming, but they tied themselves up to avoid resisting and provoking their captors. After Mo Chen completed his part, he ordered Song Yurou, Gu Xiujin, and Lin Xuewu to carry the women away, leaving their fate in the kidnappers’ hands.

  • Lin Xuewu, Leng Lingtian, and Gu Xiujin prepared to kidnap Song Shiwei as their systems tracked the plan.
  • Song Yurou urged Mo Chen to punish Song Shiwei, and Mo Chen agreed to tie up the women while refusing the other tools.
  • Song Shiwei warned Jiang Zhuxin not to resist, and they tied each other up, including their feet.
  • Jiang Zhuxin told the kidnappers to carry them because they could no longer walk.
  • Mo Chen declared his part finished and ordered Song Yurou, Gu Xiujin, and Lin Xuewu to take over.

Ch. 443Page 443

Song Yurou and the others dragged Song Shiwei, Jiang Zhuxin, and the production crew several kilometers to a warehouse, while Mo Chen grew frustrated that he could no longer hear Song Shiwei’s thoughts. Song Shiwei feared Song Yurou was using her to lure Jiang Xun, then dodged a slap that hit Lin Xuewu and led to Lin striking Song Yurou back.

  • Song Shiwei and Jiang Zhuxin made Song Yurou, Gu Xiujin, Lin Xuewu, and Leng Lingtian carry them in chairs while also dragging the uncooperative production crew toward a distant warehouse.
  • After an exhausting journey, the group reached the warehouse, and Mo Chen watched Song Shiwei irritably because he could no longer hear her thoughts.
  • Song Yurou held her phone toward Song Shiwei and demanded that she talk, while the Gossip System warned that the others had weapons and mentioned Jiang Xun was expected to arrive.
  • Song Shiwei realized Song Yurou might be trying to threaten Jiang Xun and refused to speak, hoping he would not come to rescue her.
  • Song Yurou tried to slap Song Shiwei, but Song Shiwei dodged and the slap hit Lin Xuewu, who immediately slapped Song Yurou in return.

Ch. 444Page 444

Mo Chen kidnapped Song Shiwei and threatened Jiang Xun, while Song Yurou summoned the people who cared about Song Shiwei to trap them. Song Shiwei stayed focused on getting food, and Song Yurou’s group prepared to wait for their plan to unfold despite their systems’ prolonged silence.

  • Song Shiwei refused to answer Mo Chen’s questions, so he threatened her by calling Jiang Xun and claiming he had kidnapped her.
  • Jiang Xun warned Mo Chen not to harm Song Shiwei, and Mo Chen challenged him to come to Warehouse 25 alone.
  • Song Yurou messaged the Jiang and Zhang families, Yun Xi, Jiang Ye, and others who had helped Song Shiwei, hoping to trap them and seize their resources.
  • Song Shiwei asked Song Yurou for food, eventually settling on KFC, and Leng Lingtian left to buy it.
  • Song Yurou’s group tried to stay confident in their plan, though their systems had not appeared for a long time.

Ch. 445Page 445

Jiang Xun and the others arrived to rescue Song Shiwei and Jiang Zhuxin, only to find them calmly eating and drinking while their kidnappers argued over money and blame. The Gossip System reported that the System Bureau had arrested the four remaining systems, while Song Yurou’s group remained trapped in the warehouse.

  • Jiang Xun flew to the warehouse with the Jiang family, while Jiang Lanxin and Yun Xi followed in separate helicopters to rescue Song Shiwei and Jiang Zhuxin.
  • The rescuers entered the warehouse and found Song Shiwei and Jiang Zhuxin eating KFC and drinking cola without looking distressed.
  • Song Yurou demanded the rescuers hand over their assets in exchange for killing Song Shiwei, while Song Shiwei asked Lin Xuewu to refill her cola.
  • Song Yurou offered to make Song Shiwei disappear, prompting Lin Xuewu to accuse her of planning the kidnapping and mock her as Jiang Xun’s fake sister-in-law.
  • Song Shiwei silently joked to the Gossip System about Song Yurou’s persuasive speaking, while the system reported that the System Bureau had arrested the four remaining systems.

Ch. 446Chapter 114

The Gossip System exposed the male and female lead systems’ crimes by connecting discarded optical brains that made them confess, allowing the System Bureau to capture them. The systems then denied responsibility and accused the Bureau of betrayal as it condemned their abuse of power and harm to people in their worlds.

  • The Gossip System connected spare optical brains to the captured systems, which blurted out confessions to crimes including murder, harassment, trafficking, and selling substandard products.
  • The System Bureau watched the confessions, secured evidence of the systems’ crimes, and prepared to judge them.
  • The captured systems panicked and claimed they had never confessed, then accused the System Bureau of trying to steal the rewards of their missions.
  • The System Bureau explained that it had intended the systems to help their leads succeed legally and without harming others.
  • The System Bureau condemned the systems for destabilizing their worlds, treating supporting characters as cannon fodder, and leaving blood on their hands.

Ch. 447Page 447

The System Bureau confronted the rogue systems after their merged worlds were thrown into chaos, only to discover that all four hosts had been arrested. As the Bureau moved to judge the systems, they tried to escape by detonating themselves.

  • The System Bureau recalled how five rogue systems had merged worlds and disrupted their order, leaving supporting characters dead and Jiang Xun disgraced.
  • The Bureau sent Song Shiwei into the world with a mind-reading golden finger, and the failed ability let people hear her thoughts, helping the villains awaken and derail the systems’ plans.
  • The Gossip System arrived with the System Bureau’s forces to capture the rogue systems.
  • The male and female lead systems connected to their hosts and discovered that all four had been arrested by the police.
  • The System Bureau declared that the hosts would face police judgment and the systems would be judged by the Bureau.
  • The rogue systems planned to flee to an unaffiliated system alliance, but the Gossip System heard their thoughts and they instead pressed the self-destruction button, setting off a countdown to detonation.

Ch. 448Chapter 448

The System Bureau let the four rogue systems self-destruct, leaving Song Yurou and the others without their protection and in police custody. As the Bureau announced that everyone could now live freely, Mo Chen broke away from the officers escorting him and charged at Song Shiwei.

  • The male and female lead systems activated their self-destruct programs, but the System Bureau revealed they could not escape punishment; all four systems exploded.
  • Song Shiwei and Jiang Zhuxin freed themselves, knocked Gu Xiujin and Leng Lingtian unconscious, and Song Yurou’s system exploded as police restrained her.
  • Song Yurou and the other three learned their systems were gone, were handcuffed, and were taken away to face trial.
  • The System Bureau announced that the systems’ misdeeds had ended and urged everyone to live their own lives; the Gossip System feared its host might be forced to return.
  • Mo Chen broke free from the officers escorting him and charged at Song Shiwei.

Ch. 449Chapter 449

After Song Shiwei collapsed, she chose to remain in Jiang Xun’s world rather than switch back, while the other Song Shiwei stayed in the real world. Song Shiwei woke in the hospital, reunited with Jiang Xun, and promised they would live together.

  • Jiang Xun caught Song Shiwei as she collapsed, and the police arrested Mo Chen.
  • Doctors found Song Shiwei was only exhausted, but could not say when she would wake; Jiang Xun stayed by her hospital bed.
  • Song Shiwei saw the other Song Shiwei happily caring for children and realized she was better suited to remain in the real world.
  • Song Shiwei decided to stay in Jiang Xun’s world, and the other Song Shiwei accepted the chance to live happily in the real world.
  • Song Shiwei returned to her body, woke up hungry, and promised Jiang Xun she would not leave him again.

Ch. 450Page 450

Song Shiwei and Jiang Xun shared a kiss after finding a future together as husband and wife. The story ended with the author announcing plans to write free side stories about Jiang Ye, Jiang Chao, and the other supporting characters.

  • Song Shiwei tightened her grip on Jiang Xun's hand as they smiled at each other.
  • Song Shiwei kissed Jiang Xun and thought that she would keep him by her side for life.
  • The author announced plans to write bonus side stories about Jiang Ye, Jiang Chao, and the other supporting characters.
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