I changed the world.

I remember that Ge Huaiyuan was already in a relationship at the time. The girl was a junior from the communications department. At that time, the military academy was quite strict and dating was not allowed. But rules are rules, and after all, they were all young people. I even helped them keep watch...

As Zhang Chengxi recalled scenes from her time at the military academy, she suddenly seemed to realize something... Right, what was she doing here?

What exactly did I come here for? How could I have suddenly forgotten… Zhang Chengxi recalled with a puzzled expression, while subconsciously putting the diary back into the plastic bag and then back into the evidence box…

What exactly am I looking for? It seems... I just made a very important discovery...

Why can't I remember?

Just then... Zhang Chengxi's phone suddenly started vibrating. He picked it up and glanced at it. A notification appeared on the screen: Pain can restore memories!!!

Something seemed to be stirring within her mind, something about to burst forth. Fading memories began to resurface in Zhang Chengxi's mind, but what exactly it was, was still a little something missing...

Without further hesitation, Zhang Chengxi pinched her thigh, but still couldn't remember.

Was it not severe enough? Zhang Chengxi guessed the crux of the problem, and then looked at the wound on his hand...

boom! ! !

A heavy punch slammed into the wound, accompanied by a muffled groan. Cold sweat poured down his face, and Zhang Chengxi could clearly feel the wound widening and tearing open. The inside of his gloves was sticky, likely soaked with blood.

However, those questions that she couldn't recall at all before now surfaced in her mind. Looking at the diary she had sealed and put back in the evidence box, Zhang Chengxi felt a chill run down her spine. Just now, everything had happened right under her nose, everything had been so natural. If the alarm clock hadn't gone off at the last minute, she probably would have completely ignored this diary...

However, this also confirms the speculation that he finally knows why his good friend Ge Huaiyuan, an elite graduate of the Imperial Military Academy, would harm himself!

Zhang Chengxi glanced at the time again and quickly estimated that it had taken about 4 minutes from the time she injured herself last time to the time she began to lose her memory. Before that, it had taken about 10 minutes from the time she injured her finger to the time she lost her memory for the first time. This meant that the process of losing her memory was not uniform.

Two guesses came to Zhang Chengxi's mind. One was that the speed of memory loss would increase, and if that were the case, the next time memory loss would occur would probably be two to three minutes earlier.

Another possibility is that Ge Huaiyuan did not include Ms. Vivian in the diary entries he had just noticed regarding the female crew members.

Could it be that this suspicion led to the exposure to some important truth, causing that unknown shielding force to intensify its interference with my memories? If that's the case, then... that Ms. Vivian is very likely the one with the problem!

Zhang Chengxi quickly adjusted his phone alarm again. This time, he changed the alarm reminder to:

Vivian? The excruciating pain will bring back her memories!

Taking out the diary again, Zhang Chengxi continued reading with questions in her mind...

March 13, 2th year of the Seiwa era

Today we detected a huge object loitering in the distance and following us for a long time. We don't know if it was just a passing meteorite that happened to be traveling in the same direction as us, or if it was some unknown organism.

Does life exist in subspace? This is a controversial question. It is generally believed that the subspace environment is unsuitable for the survival of our known life forms. However, is it possible for life to transcend the limits of our understanding? Some studies in astrobiology suggest that the definition of life may need to be broader…

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PS: I released a concept art today explaining Zhang Chengxi's behavioral logic. Feel free to take a look if you're interested.

Chapter 555 Vivian's Charm

March 14, 2th year of the Seiwa era

Today is a good day. The test ship has successfully returned to normal space. Everything went smoothly, and we have reached the first preset jump position. This news has excited everyone.

A small dinner was held on board this afternoon. We will rest here for a day before re-entering subspace to begin the second jump.

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Ms. Vivian was truly radiant; everyone adored her. I must say, if all the scientists on board had such good looks, I think the young men's efficiency would definitely improve considerably.

Just kidding, if I weren't married, I might have tried to pursue her too.

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March 15, 2th year of the Seiwa era

Damn it, White and Yamajiro are actually dueling over Lady Vivian! Have these two fools completely forgotten the ship's regulations? The solitary confinement room will bring them back to their senses!

We entered the subspace again today, and everything went smoothly, except for those two lust-driven bastards...

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As Zhang Chengxi read this far, her questions grew increasingly numerous. According to the diary, Vivian's name appeared in the diary the day after they encountered the giant object. In the previous 11 days of the diary, this name had never been mentioned once, as if it had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Furthermore, neither the ship's encounter with a large, seemingly biological object nor the duel between White and Yamajiro over Vivian were mentioned in previous inquiries.

Are these survivors deliberately hiding something?

With questions in mind, Zhang Chengxi continued to flip through the pages. He was certain that this Vivian clearly had a significant problem. Even if there were no other issues in the diary entries, he would immediately report to the Major General and re-examine the entire situation.

He picked up his phone and quickly took photos of all his previous diary entries, then flipped through them as he took the photos.

March 16, 2th year of the Seiwa era

White told the guard that it suspected it was sick because it had started hearing strange voices calling to it.

I think his illness is due to his confinement; I'm afraid he'll get better once he's out of confinement.

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March 17, 2th year of the Seiwa era

White said his symptoms were worsening, and even Yamajiro said he heard strange calls, and he swore to us that he was not lying.

Mr. Thomson examined them and concluded that they were probably not lying, but further observation was needed.

Ms. Vivian is such a nice person, everyone likes her, she's always so understanding...

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March 18, 2th year of the Seiwa era

White's condition worsened again, and he claimed that he heard his mother talking to him... As far as we know, his mother had died when he was 13 years old.

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March 19, 2th year of the Seiwa era

For some reason, my right eye has been twitching since I woke up today...

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March 20, 2th year of the Seiwa era

Dennis in the engine room also experienced auditory hallucinations today, which must be taken seriously!

Mr. Thomson thought they might be suffering from some kind of mental illness that was causing the auditory hallucinations, but he didn't have any good treatment options.

Clement thought that perhaps the pressure of the closed-off travel in the warp was too great, and maybe a group dinner would be a good idea?

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I always felt that Vivian was hinting at something to me, but she really is captivating...

Wake up! Ge Huaiyuan, you are an Imperial soldier! You are also a father! You can't do anything to betray Feifei and the child...

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March 21, 2th year of the Seiwa era

Another crew member developed symptoms today, and we still haven't found the cause. However, we have to do something about it nonetheless. We have already moved the crew member with symptoms to a special cabin for care, and all crew members have started wearing basic protective gear to avoid potential infection.

White and Yamajiro, who were the first to fall ill, both seemed somewhat delusional. Their thoughts were extremely confused, and they often fantasized that their ancestors or relatives from their hometown were talking to them...

Holy crap! His ancestor was talking to him from over ten light-years away?

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March 22, 2th year of the Seiwa era

To appease everyone, we had a group lunch. Old Damon shared his secret stash of Gasol ham slices, and to be honest, I felt the taste was somewhat similar to the Wushang ham that we often eat in China.

Vivian sang a song; her voice was indeed quite good, with a kind of ethereal, deep, and deathly quality. I didn't particularly like that style, but the boys seemed to be in a better mood.

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March 23, 2th year of the Seiwa era

The situation is still deteriorating, and to date, five crew members have experienced problems of varying degrees.

I convened a core meeting, which decided that the entire ship would begin biological and chemical disinfection operations according to the SI-A2 level contingency plan. At the same time, the isolation level for sick crew members was raised.

If this is indeed a disease caused by some local microorganism, hopefully we can at least stop its spread.

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March 27, 2th year of the Seiwa era

Another patient has fallen ill today. White's condition is getting worse, and Yamajiro's isn't much better. They've started fantasizing about having another personality, fantasizing about a non-existent being...

Mr. Thomson felt that their symptoms were similar to severe schizophrenia.

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I must avoid being alone with Vivian; it's too dangerous. I almost... Ge Huaiyuan, you must understand! You're a married man!

Be a true soldier! Never forget your original aspiration!

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March 1, 3th year of the Seiwa era

The SI-A2 emergency plan was not working well, and the situation is worsening; eight people have already shown symptoms. This afternoon, the alert level has been raised to SI-A1…

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