Chapter 172: Observer From Another World

Chapter 172: Observer From Another World

The heavy rain from a few days ago had already stopped, leaving behind a refreshing and crisp air. The temperature had also slightly dropped, and people on the streets had started wearing long-sleeved shirts.

Of course, there were still plenty of people with good constitutions wearing short sleeves. Chu Ge and Qiu Wuji pretended to be among them, casually strolling around in their summer short sleeves.

One of the purposes of their outing was to buy some clothes for the changing season.

However, upon hearing Chu Ge’s words, Qiu Wuji, who was impervious to cold and heat, inexplicably felt a chill. It was as if she had been drenched with a bucket of cold water, leaving her damp. She hugged her arms and lowered her head, whispering, “I see... It seems a bit... ”

She wasn’t particularly interested in most things in this world.

In the past, she sought knowledge only for the sake of “understanding the world,” not out of genuine interest. Watching movies and reading books were for learning, not for entertainment value.

What truly interested her were computers and smartphones, mainly because of their convenience and access to information. They could even surpass the efficiency of the cultivation world.

Her heart was originally a quiet, tranquil ancient well.

“Now I’m better. I’ve come to like the little piglet...” After thinking for a while, Qiu Wuji muttered in a gloomy tone, “Many things in this world aren’t that enjoyable... Well, I admit that I feel somewhat out of place, like an observer from another world watching this one.”

Chu Ge snapped his fingers. “Exactly, the fundamental reason isn’t whether or not you have hobbies or interests. Maybe you have some that others don’t, but it’s more of a manifestation. The real main difference seems to be that you are an observer and don’t see yourself as a part of this world.”

“Mid-Autumn, Qiu Wuji, merging with this world....” Qiu Wuji clenched her fist with energy. “I will solve this problem!”

Chu Ge smiled and took her hand, swaying it back and forth as they walked. “I suddenly think you getting to know Zhu Mengmeng is great...”

“Why do you say that?”

“It allows your world to have more than just me... You have social interactions, your own life trajectory,” Chu Ge said. “Every person’s existence in the world is built upon various elements from childhood to adulthood. But you appeared out of nowhere, and your trajectory has only been a few months, so you’ve missed out on many, many aspects... Zhu Mengmeng is the first step to filling that gap, and gradually, you’ll have others.”

Qiu Wuji asked, “So, I should make more friends?”

“It doesn’t necessarily mean just friends... Your life currently revolves around me, and apart from going to Zhu Mengmeng’s place for tea, which is something you do on your own, everything else is related to me. You can think about what else you can do that is unrelated to me. Hobbies and interests are just one aspect of it.”

Qiu Wuji tilted her head and pondered for a while but couldn’t come up with anything.

Because without you, there’s nothing in this world worth clinging to. I don’t need to stay here, and I don’t need to assimilate into this world. So why should I seek activities that have nothing to do with you?Ne/w novel chapters are published at novelhall.com

In the end, she didn’t say those words because she was afraid that if she did, Chu Ge would become smug to the point where his tail would reach the sky.

Finally, Qiu Wuji said, “Actually, even listening to music can’t be unrelated to you. When I’m at home reading or cooking and I listen to music, does that count? Can I even leave you behind and go to a concert?”

“Do you dare!”

“What are some new games then?”

Chu Ge: “It doesn’t have to be too new. The ones they often talk about in the group are generally MOBA games. They can chat about Dota 2, League of Legends, Honor of Kings, and understand each other’s jargon like ‘Mammoth Flip Spoon’ and ‘Level 2 Gank’... You can pick any game you like. I think competitive games suit you well, since it’s all about slaying opponents.”

Qiu Wuji: “I’ll go back and do some research...”

Chu Ge smiled: “When you’re slaying opponents in a team, it won’t be all about Chu Ge anymore.”

Qiu Wuji widened her eyes: “Are you trying to say your daughter is growing up?”

“Let’s talk about it when you really get into the game... Maybe then it’ll be appropriate for Daddy to punish his gaming-addicted daughter. I don’t even know if letting you play games is right or wrong...” Chu Ge said with a touch of sadness, “We started the topic on the wrong foot. We should have discussed more positive and progressive topics.”

Qiu Wuji curiously asked: “What topics?”

Chu Ge: “You don’t really understand the thoughts of the people in this world, their behavior, why there’s a nine to five work culture, why some people choose to be lazy and lie flat, why housing prices are so high, why people are reluctant to have children...”

Qiu Wuji interrupted: “Wait, people are reluctant to have children?”

Chu Ge glanced at her discreetly.

Qiu Wuji nonchalantly said: “Oh, I don’t want to have children either. What’s the big deal... So, why are they reluctant?”

Chu Ge chuckled.

Qiu Wuji remained expressionless: “If you laugh again, I’ll smack you.”

Chu Ge: “So, you’re not really a modern person... It’s hard to explain these things in a few words. So, I realized I was heading in the wrong direction earlier... Instead of recommending games, I should have suggested that you start with the study of Marxist criminology, indicating that my own ideological awareness is not high enough.”

“Why should I study criminal behavior?” Qiu Wuji asked. “Yeah, I’ve seen them post that image in the group, and the atmosphere was strange. I don’t know why.”

“Hahaha...” Chu Ge chuckled dryly, holding Qiu Wuji’s hand and diving into the crowd in the shopping mall.

Qiu Wuji swallowed her doubts and realized that discussing criminal behavior openly might not be appropriate. It seemed that she still didn’t understand this world well enough, there were so many things she didn’t know.

But why don’t people in this world like to have children? It’s so strange. Is it because they’re afraid of pain?

It does seem painful... But isn’t it better to have more children for more blessings? It seems like I’m not afraid of pain, so why not have a few?

Wait, why am I even thinking about this? Chu Ge must have done it on purpose!

“Ouch!” Chu Ge’s hand was squeezed as if caught by a pair of pliers. He looked at his suddenly aggressive girlfriend with a puzzled and pitiful expression on his face.

Qiu Wuji turned her head and looked at the festive balloons hanging around without saying a word. In the bustling shopping mall during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, Qiu Wuji’s face turned red, like a red /FanTranslations