Do you think this world is serious?

"Okay~"

Hearing the girl's cheers, the brown-haired, blue-eyed girl chuckled, her eyes filled with affection for the blonde girl.

The dim streetlights cast long, narrow shadows on the two girls.

Finding a specific person in a bustling city is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Even with the help of the police, it was difficult to find Cecilia Shaniat quickly.

This is not the world Chen Xiuming lived in before he traveled here. The technology here is a little over ten years behind, so it is impossible to cover the entire city with surveillance cameras.

But once they were certain that Cecilia Schariac was in the city, the two girls were confident and certain that they could find her.

……

Meanwhile, Chen Xiuming had already carried Cecilia Shaniat back to his home.

Chen Xiuming didn't care that Cecilia Shaniat's clothes were covered in dust. He put Cecilia Shaniat on the bed and covered her with blankets to prevent her from catching a cold.

While it's uncertain whether Cecilia Schariac in "The World Bubble" is a Valkyrie, it's always better to be safe than sorry.

Then, Chen Xiuming sat down at the table, staring down at the tidy surface, lost in thought.

Now that it's confirmed that the reset of the "World Bubble" is related to Cecilia Schariac, then...

What is the key factor that caused the "world bubble" to reset?

Chen Xiuming frowned deeply, completely baffled.

After a moment, he seemed to be deep in thought, and pulled out an A4 sheet of paper from the drawer.

Recalling his experiences before the two previous "World Bubble" resets, Chen Xiuming wrote down the words "time" and "distance" on an A4 sheet of paper.

When the "World Bubble" develops to a certain point in time, or when it is too far from Cecilia Schariac, the "World Bubble" will reset.

Chen Xiuming's brows relaxed slightly as he looked at Cecilia Shaniat, who was sleeping peacefully.

Based on current clues, it is impossible to resolve the issue of resetting the "World Bubble" without mentioning Cecilia Schariac.

"...Let's wait until she wakes up."

Chen Xiuming sighed softly, then got up and turned off the ceiling light, turning on the dim desk lamp instead.

Although it was unclear whether he could ultimately escape the fate of disappearing along with the "world bubble," he wanted to try his best.

As midnight approached, Chen Xiuming could not resist the overwhelming drowsiness and drifted off to sleep on his desk.

As the morning light shone on Chen Xiuming's face, he suddenly woke up from his dream, thinking that the "world bubble" had reset again. Then he realized that he had fallen asleep on his desk and that it was a false alarm.

"Are you awake?"

Before Chen Xiuming could check Cecilia Shaniat's condition, he heard a soft girl's voice.

Chen Xiuming looked in the direction of the sound and saw Cecilia Shaniat sitting on the bed with a smile in her eyes, clearly already awake.

"Ah."

Chen Xiuming made a soft nasal sound, then took the initiative to explain, "When I got home last night, I found you collapsed on the roadside, so I took it upon myself to bring you home."

"Thank you for taking care of me. My name is Cecilia. What's yours?"

"My name is Chen Xiuming. What happened to you last night? Why were you unconscious on the roadside?"

"About this matter..."

When asked about fainting, Cecilia Shaniat unconsciously twirled her right hand behind her ear, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Mr. Chen Xiuming, it might be a little embarrassing to say—I fainted from hunger."

"Huh? Did you faint from hunger?"

Chen Xiuming was taken aback.

At the same time, he confirmed one thing—Cecilia Shaniat in "The World Bubble" was not a Valkyrie.

“Yes, I ran away from home because I couldn’t stand the oppressive environment,” Cecilia Shaniat explained. “Because I left in a hurry, I was penniless…”

"I see."

Chen Xiuming suddenly realized.

It seems that due to the "world bubble," Cecilia Schariac's family environment and experiences are different from those of Cecilia Schariac in the "original world."

Similarly, due to differences in family environment, Cecilia Shaniat's personality underwent slight deviations, but overall it did not change much.

Considering that the reset of "World Bubble" was related to Cecilia Shaniat, Chen Xiuming took the initiative to invite her, "You are currently penniless. If you don't mind, you can stay here with me for now."

"But... Mr. Chen Xiuming, wouldn't this be too much trouble for you?"

"No, it's just a small favor."

"Then... I'll leave the rest to you, Mr. Chen Xiuming."

"Don't call me sir, I'm only 20 years old."

"it is good."

Cecilia Shaniat nodded slightly.

Chen Xiuming yawned, then stood up and said, "Let me take you to get something to eat first."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen Xiuming... Chen Xiuming."

Cecilia Shaniat quickly changed her mind, but when she stood up, her legs went weak from hunger, and she sat back down on the bed.

Seeing this, Chen Xiuming walked up to Cecilia Shaniat and extended his right hand toward her.

“You have difficulty moving around right now, let me help you.”

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry to have troubled you again, Chen Xiuming."

Cecilia Shaniat was a little embarrassed, but she still shook Chen Xiuming's right hand.

Chen Xiuming helped Cecilia Shaniat to her feet, then reached out to support her arm to prevent her from losing her balance due to weak legs.

"What do you want to eat?"

"I don't know... This is my first time away from home, but Chen Xiuming, it's up to you to decide."

"Let's go to the nearby Houmu Happy Restaurant to fill our stomachs first, and then I'll take you to explore other places."

"Is the Happy Restaurant a place that makes people happy?"

"I guess so... but it was just an ordinary fast food restaurant."

"What is a fast food restaurant? I've always stayed at home and never knew anything about these things."

"Um... I can't explain it clearly. You should understand when we get to that Houmu Happy Restaurant."

With the sound of the door closing, Chen Xiuming and Cecilia Shaniat's conversation came to an abrupt end, leaving only a dull silence filling the not-so-spacious room.

3. *The Monkey King*

Houmu Happy Restaurant is a well-known fast food restaurant in the city, with chain stores located in every district.

Western-style fast food restaurants are basically what people are familiar with: fried chicken and hamburgers, as well as various fried snacks.

Even so, for Cecilia Shaniat, who was tasting it for the first time, it was no less than a delicacy.

"Hohoho!"

Cecilia Shaniat's speech was slurred, and her mouth was stuffed full.

Chen Xiuming could tell that Cecilia Shaniat wanted to maintain her elegant and dignified demeanor, but in the face of delicious fried chicken and hamburgers, she ultimately failed to retain the elegance and poise befitting a "young lady".

"Eat slowly, no rush. If you're still hungry, you can buy more."

Looking at Cecilia Shaniat's adorable appearance, Chen Xiuming couldn't help but smile.

"There's a shopping street nearby, let's go there and have a look around later."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Cecilia Shaniat quickly finished her fast food, then gave an embarrassed yet elegant smile. "This is my first time eating this kind of food, so I might not have been very elegant..."

"It's okay, I understand."

Chen Xiuming pulled out a tissue and, under Cecilia Shaniat's puzzled gaze, wiped the salad dressing from the corner of her mouth.

Realizing that Chen Xiuming's actions were somewhat intimate, Cecilia Shaniat's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head shyly, not daring to look directly at Chen Xiuming.

"Are you full now? Would you like to order another dish?"

"I'm full now."

Cecilia Shaniat smiled gently. "Thank you, Chen Xiuming."

"Let's go—do you still need me to help you?"

"Well... then I'll have to trouble you."

Cecilia Shaniat wanted to say she didn't need help, but when she looked at Chen Xiuming, she found it hard to refuse and instead gave an affirmative response as if possessed.

For Cecilia Shaniat, who was naive and had never even been in contact with the outside world, Chen Xiuming, who was kind, gentle, and understanding, was simply her ideal "Prince Charming," attracting her attention in every way.

At the same time, Chen Xiuming's appearance was not bad, making it difficult for her to resist him.

……

Cecilia Shaniat was penniless and away from home for the first time, so she obediently followed Chen Xiuming's arrangements.

She was full of curiosity about all the shops they encountered along the way, and kept asking Chen Xiuming questions.

Chen Xiuming patiently explained everything to Cecilia Shaniat, allowing her to fully understand these things she had never encountered before.

When they came across a clothing store, Chen Xiuming would always take Cecilia Shaniat to pick out clothes and buy her a change of clothes that fit her well.

Chen Xiuming's selection of clothes was somewhat influenced by personal preferences. He prioritized clothes that matched his own aesthetic sense, but they were all proper garments, and he would take Cecilia Shaniat's opinions as the main guide.

"Chen Xiuming, won't this cost you too much money?"

"It's alright. We're letting you stay and live here, so we can't let you wear the same clothes all the time, can we?"

Chen Xiuming was a very gentlemanly man. He not only considered Cecilia Shaniat's needs in every way, but also took the initiative to carry the packed clothes.

Cecilia Shaniat had changed into a simple gray-white dress, but her long white hair and delicate features made it difficult for her to appear plain.