I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 646 Interview with Dao Lin (Happy Birthday)

[Interviewee: Dao Lin]

[PS: Because this is a serious interview, it's closely related to the main text, which means there will be less of the silly side stories. The interview requirements are: no lying and no refusing to answer questions.]

Start of text:
Happy birthday, Daolin.
Dao Lin (slightly taken aback): "I hadn't thought of that until you mentioned it. Is it my birthday yet? It feels like so much time has passed..."

Let's get straight to the point and introduce yourself.
Dao Lin: "My current name is Dao Lin, and my previous name was Gu Shurong. I was once the first PhD in biology in the Interstellar Federation, but now I'm just an ordinary crown prince in 'Paradise.' As for my age... to be honest, I don't remember how long I lived as Gu Shurong, but if you're talking about Dao Lin's age, it's only been a little over a year. It's strange, even though only a little over a year has passed, my impression of her is much deeper than when I was Gu Shurong."

My current height is 168cm. I feel like I'm shrinking as I get older. I was so tall when I was still Gu Shurong, but now I'm not only short but also look younger. My gender is male... although I'm not human, I would definitely be male if we used human gender classifications. My birthday is February 5th, the day Dao Lin appeared. I named myself Dao Lin on February 5th, as a kind of commemoration, since I can't remember Gu Shurong's birthday at all.

The title of Crown Prince implies a recluse, suggesting he is one of the wisest among the crown princes.

[Speaking of which, does Daolin still remember what race he is?]
Dao Lin (shaking his head): "It's a pity that I can't remember anything about this, or maybe I just don't know what race I am. I only vaguely remember that Gu Shurong grew up in an orphanage and that she started learning biology to study her own race's genes, but I don't remember anything else."

[Everyone is curious about your relationship with laziness in the article. Can you provide some answers?]
Dao Lin: "I'd say it's a symbiotic relationship. At least after Godfather Lanlos died and Sloth himself appeared, the drowsiness gradually disappeared. I also learned from the Flower Crown that I have a symbiotic relationship with him. If he were to die, I think I probably wouldn't survive either."

If you were given the chance to kill laziness, would you do it?
Dao Lin (jokingly): "A question that could cost you your life?"
[You can understand it this way.]
Dao Lin (seriously): "The answer is yes. I don't have the same desire to survive as Shui Qi. At least before I regained my memories as Gu Shurong, I was almost always in a period of blank memory as Dao Lin, and I couldn't even find any direction. Excessive loneliness always makes me think that I might as well die, so in 99% of the time when I do things, I don't consider my own safety. I feel that it's not necessary. Whether I live or die is fate."

[What happens after Gu Shurong's memories are recovered?]
Dao Lin (thinking): "Probably... I just want to do something fun sometimes."

[for example?]
Dao Lin: "Studying biological cells in the lab, trying to clarify my doubts, I want to pursue the true meaning of life. I really want to know why these beautiful lives exist, how they live, and what kinds of life they include. I have so many questions that haven't been answered yet. Just thinking about it makes me feel that if I were to die in such a state of confusion, I would be very unwilling, and I don't want to die at all." [Hmm, as expected of you, Dao Lin, you're only focused on finding answers and have no other thoughts.]
Dao Lin: "Other thoughts?"

[No, it's nothing. The next question is... Who are you closest to? Who are you closest to? Who are you most concerned about? Who do you most want to know about?]
Dao Lin (helplessly): "This is clearly four questions already. In terms of relationships, Ye Gui and I are actually the best. We click almost instantly and cooperate very well in all aspects. As for the worst relationship, it has to be Shui Qi. It's just that our personalities don't match in any way."

I'm most interested in Mu Yin. I have a complicated feeling about him, but I can't quite put my finger on it, so I unconsciously pay more attention to him whenever he comes out. What I really want to know is Ye Gui, or more precisely, Ye Gui's physical structure. I want to know her gene sequence and…”

[Stop! Let's move on to the next question. What are your thoughts on your nickname 'Princess'?]
Dao Lin: "I have mixed feelings, but even if I don't want to accept it, it's already widely circulated and I have no choice but to accept it. However, it's just a nickname. As long as you're all happy, I won't be angry about having such a nickname, even though it sounds a bit awkward."

[Next up is the Q&A session with players. A question from 'Lianqiaojiang': What are your thoughts on the fact that no one seems to know what to ask you?]
Daolin: I'm glad I haven't received any difficulties from you. Please keep it up.

[Question from 'It's Yinyin~': What birthday gift would you most like to receive?]
Dao Lin (troubled): Come to think of it, I've never celebrated my birthday before. What do people usually give as birthday gifts? If you're asking me what I want, then give me a vial of Ye Gui's blood. I want to study it carefully.

[A question from 'Forsythia Sauce' again: It's said that 'those who like Daolin all die,' what do you think?]
Daolin (puzzlingly): Does anyone like me?
[Assuming it exists.]
Dao Lin: Doesn't that make the answer clear? If liking me will lead to death, then those who like me have received a death message. So, if you want to live, all you have to do is dislike me. I'm actually quite happy to serve as a warning of your impending death; at least this way you won't die without knowing why.

[I feel like what you said is a bit strange, but what if I can't help but like you? After all, feelings are uncontrollable.]
Dao Lin: "Then I'm sorry, I will not respond. No matter what kind of feelings they have for me, my answer is only one: no response. No matter how passionate or profound their feelings are, I will not respond out of pity. That would not only taint our relationship, but I would also feel like I'm being morally blackmailed."

I only love 'life,' whether it's the fleeting beauty of a flower in full bloom or the fading vitality at the moment of death, both hold an unparalleled allure for me. 'Life' is most captivating to me when it's 'blooming.'

[Time's almost up, this interview is now concluded.]
(End of this chapter)