Did the world end today?

Chapter 385 Personality Cloning
Most people will forget him?

When Lin Xu heard these words from Zhang Ziyi, he was also subconsciously stunned for a moment.

He then quickly realized what was happening.

indeed.

This is perhaps what Qin Shizhong truly wants.

He wanted to say goodbye to the self he considered "despicable," so after acquiring abilities that didn't belong to him, he used his "mirror image" to satisfy his desires.

However, there must always be a hurdle he can't overcome in his heart.

He always believed that such forgetting was not natural, but rather a forced distortion of reality.

Others may not remember, but he himself does.

Therefore, he could never truly let go of it.

But a single sentence from Zhang Ziyi woke him up.

That's right, even without the influence from higher dimensions, most people would forget him.

Even Zhang Ziyi, when faced with someone she truly admired in her youth, could forget about them in a relatively short period of time, let alone those who are essentially "unrelated" to her?

This is the truth about "memory".

In the end, he was the only one who couldn't get over it.

"understood."

Lin Xu looked at Zhang Ziyi approvingly, and then said:

"Thank you for your assistance."

How was he when you came out?

"very good."

Zhang Ziyi replied:

"He asked to speak with you—he said he was looking for that 'core member,' and I think he meant you, right?"

"Yes."

Lin Xu glanced at the closed detention room door, then looked at Qin Feng beside him.

The latter nodded at him, and the two walked side by side into the detention room.

Pushing open the door, Qin Shizhong was already sitting upright in a chair, waiting.

Seeing Lin Xu walk in, he first let out a soft breath, then stood up and extended his hand to Lin Xu.

"Thank you."

Qin Shizhong began by saying:
"Thank you for coming."

"You're welcome."

Lin Xu shrugged.

"I think you've thought it through by now, right?"

"I think so."

Qin Shizhong replied:

"At least, I am much more relaxed now than I was more than ten years ago."

"Of course, it's not just because of Zhang Ziyi's words."

"Perhaps it's more because, during my time here, I've realized that everything I've been pursuing doesn't really have much meaning."

"Especially compared to what you are doing."

As Qin Shizhong finished speaking, Lin Xu slowly nodded.

indeed.

In the face of apocalyptic disaster, personal emotions seem utterly insignificant.

So much so that what Qin Shizhong wanted was indeed of great significance to him.

However, in the context of the overall upgrading of the nation, it is merely an inconspicuous ripple on a long, flowing river.

It splashed up and fell back down in a very short time.

Only the officials and anglers who constantly monitor the river's flow would notice this wave, while most ordinary people would never even see it.

Thinking of this, Lin Xu asked:
"So? Have you thought it through now?"

"What I mean is, can we really start working together now?"

"can."

Qin Shizhong nodded and replied:

"But we must first figure out what kind of cooperation you need."

"If you want me to provide a method for entering higher dimensions and finding that existence..."

"To be honest, there's nothing I can do."

"I don't even know how I entered that space or how I communicated with him."

"It was a kind of almost intuitive experience."

"Even if I tell you, you won't understand."

indeed.

Qin Shizhong was not lying when he said this.

After all, everyone's perception of higher dimensions is completely different. Even if they enter from the same higher-dimensional channel, even if they enter at the exact same speed and in the same state, the final results will be vastly different.

This point has been made quite clear in the information brought by He Qijun, Zhang Liming, and others.

Interaction with higher-dimensional channels is "independent" and "unique," and personal experience is not transferable.

This is why high-dimensional adaptation becomes so difficult.

Theoretically speaking, this is a completely unsolvable problem. The only solution is to allow Qin Shizhong to enter the higher-dimensional channel again.

Let him work directly for the coordination team.

But Lin Xu was not really at ease with him – his current behavior did indeed fit the so-called “enlightenment” description.

However, out of caution, Lin Xu could not rule out the possible 1% uncertainty.

What if?
What if he's still acting?

What if he did all that just to get another chance to enter a higher dimension?

If Qin Shizhong gets out of control, it will bring endless trouble.
Beside Lin Xu, Qin Feng's brows were already furrowed.

He clearly realized the crux of the problem, and when he looked at Qin Shizhong, whose face was full of innocence, his gaze became stern.

I feel like you're lying.

He opened his mouth and said:
"You're just trying to get back into the higher-dimensional portal, right?"

"Your goal is not just to make others forget you—you want to completely change the world."

"This is a grand goal, how could you give up so easily?"

Hearing his words, Qin Shizhong shook his head helplessly. "If I were simply trying to change the world, my reasons would certainly not be convincing."

"But the problem is, my purpose in changing the world was originally for her."

"Perhaps it can't be said that it was solely for her sake, but at least it has a lot to do with him."

"But today."

"You have completely shattered my understanding in a way that is entirely different from what I expected."

"Then, my original ideals have become meaningless."

"If that's the case, what's the point of me persisting?"

Also.

Qin Feng stared into Qin Shizhong's eyes, trying to find a trace of "lying".

But unlike his obvious body language and micro-expressions during his last interrogation, this time he seemed quite composed.

Has he completely given up on pretending?

Qin Feng pondered for a moment, then turned to Lin Xu and shook his head slightly.

Lin Xu immediately received his hint and then spoke:
"There may not be a perfect solution to this problem in the short term."

"But the good news is that at least we now have a foundation of mutual trust."

"Therefore, let's put the specific implementation work on hold for a while."

"Next, I hope you will tell our staff everything you know without reservation."

"If we need your assistance in any future matters, we will contact you again."

"no problem."

Qin Shizhong nodded.

"I promise to tell you everything I know."

Lin Xu nodded to Qin Shizhong, then turned and left with Qin Feng.

The door to the detention room closed, and Qin Feng immediately asked:
"Do you believe him?"

"Do not believe."

Lin Xu shook his head and replied:
"He's a really strange person."

"It's hard for me to describe how I feel about him, but even if everything he says is true, I still can't believe him."

"Me too."

Qin Feng breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Now that Lin Xu has absolute decision-making power, he is indeed very worried that Lin Xu will be "blinded" by Qin Shizhong, and thus make some irrational decisions.

Fortunately, this did not happen to Lin Xu.

"So if we can't get Qin Shizhong directly into the higher-dimensional channel, how are we supposed to obtain information about that defect?"

"Theoretically speaking, we can't find that flaw on our own, right?"

"What I mean is, we can't find that flaw before we've fully decoded the boundary, right?"

"Yes."

Lin Xu nodded and replied:
"This is a paradox."

"But not every paradox is unsolvable."

"If a new solution can be introduced, the paradox can also be resolved."

"You already have an idea?"

Qin Feng's eyes lit up.

"Yes."

Lin Xu replied:
"If Qin Shizhong can find that flaw, then Ayana can find it too."

"But the prerequisite is that she must first learn to replicate Qin Shizhong's personality."

"And this technology."

"Humanity in the leap era has fully mastered it."

Half an hour later, inside the activity room.

Ayana sat opposite Lin Xu and asked curiously:

"Brother, do you need a new personality?"

"Can't the person I found before be used?"

"It's not impossible."

Lin Xu shook his head and replied:
"We still cannot confirm what the connection is between the new personality you found and Qin Shizhong."

"If there is no connection between the two, entering the higher-dimensional channel rashly will bring additional risks."

"Therefore, the best way is to use the technology we have already acquired to directly replicate Qin Shizhong's personality in your body."

“You are different from others. Your multiple personalities are completely isolated from each other, and the dominant personality has irreplaceable dominance.”

"Therefore, this process should be safe."

"You won't become someone else like other ordinary people."

"understood."

Ayana nodded slowly.

"Then when do we start?"

"Not sure yet."

Lin Xu replied:
"I need time to bring the technology back, and at the same time, we also need to find ways to implement the technology."

“We can’t move too fast—but in the meantime, you can try to get in touch with Qin Shizhong first.”

"Of course, this is under the premise of safety."

"If you can familiarize yourself with this personality beforehand, you may experience less rejection during the subsequent 'copying' process."

"Ok!"

Ayana answered solemnly:

"Leave it to me, brother."

"Don't worry, I can definitely do it!"

"No need to say 'I will definitely do it'."

Lin Xu waved his hand.

"This is just an experiment for us. If you can't do it, don't force it."

"Because you yourself are far more important than a 'flaw'."

(End of this chapter)