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Chapter 544 Unraveled a Corner

"Then... why bind me? I mean, why me?"

Lin Xiyue quietly observed the system, and after a moment of silence, she finally spoke again.

This question had been lingering in her mind for a long time, and now she finally asked it aloud, her tone tinged with hesitation and confusion.

The system did not answer Lin Xiyue's question immediately, but remained silent for a moment, seemingly considering how to respond.

[...You didn't have this question before, so why are you suddenly asking it?]

After a while, it asked in return.

"Before……"

Lin Xiyue murmured to herself, recalling the moment she had just bound herself to the system.

...reminiscing...

It was a misty morning when Lin Xiyue slowly opened her eyes for the first time on this planet Fengming, only to find that everything around her had become so unfamiliar.

She looked around blankly, a strong sense of unease and fear welling up inside her.

Welcome to the new world, Lin Xiyue.

Just then, an unfamiliar voice suddenly rang in her mind.

Lin Xiyue was startled by the sudden sound. She looked around nervously, trying to find the source of the sound.

However, apart from the empty room and unfamiliar surroundings, she saw nothing.

"who are you?"

Lin Xiyue asked, her voice trembling with obvious fear.

[I am your system, I came for you. From now on, I will explore this new world with you, and I will help you.]

The system's voice was calm and gentle, but for Lin Xiyue, it only made her more bewildered.

She didn't know what this system was, nor did she know why she had come to this unfamiliar place.

She felt like a lost fawn in the forest, lonely and helpless.

At this critical moment, the system told her that it had saved her and allowed her to live in this world.

In fact, Lin Xiyue had no memory of how she died on Earth; it seemed that the memory was too painful and she had forgotten it.

It was because the system knew that Lin Xiyue was from Earth that Lin Xiyue felt safe and was able to live peacefully on Fengming Star.

This is why Lin Xiyue developed a deep dependence on the system from the very beginning.

She never pondered why the system chose her, nor did she ever explore why she was bound to such a powerful cheat system.

After all, in today's society, who hasn't read similar novels where the protagonist, after being bound to a system, rises against all odds and reaches the pinnacle of life?

However, Lin Xiyue's reading preferences used to be quite diverse.

Besides melodramatic stories, she also has a particular fondness for stories about super-rich characters.

As for other types of novels, she mostly just skims them and doesn't particularly like them.

I mainly use the audiobook function to pass the time while doing other things, so as to avoid feeling too bored at work or in other situations.

Therefore, even though these stories about super-rich characters often follow similar formulas and lack originality, and sometimes she even has to endure the discomfort of harem stories, she still enjoys them immensely.

For her, reading or listening to novels by famous authors requires no mental effort; it's purely a way to relax and unwind.

After all, wealth can eliminate most of people's worries and troubles, making them feel happy and satisfied!

Who wouldn't want to get rich overnight?

So before that, she really hadn't seriously considered where her system actually came from.

This is an amazing cheat code! Why bother about its origin? Just having it is the greatest fortune in itself, isn't it?

Moreover, from the very beginning, the system generously gifted her a spacious street-front villa with shops.

This was a precious treasure that Lin Xiyue might not be able to obtain even after decades of hard work on Earth! How could she not be overjoyed?

These thoughts swirled wildly in Lin Xiyue's mind like a whirlwind, leaving her momentarily bewildered and unsure how to continue questioning the system.

Are you going to ask questions like, "What exactly did you see in me? Why did you choose me? What makes me special compared to others?"

[Of course you are different from others. In fact, to be precise, every human being, every race, and even every animal and plant is a unique being; this is only natural, and therefore, differences naturally exist.]

Just as Lin Xiyue was hesitating, unsure whether to ask, the system suddenly spoke up.

"Huh?! I asked that?!"

Lin Xiyue looked astonished, as if she couldn't believe what she had just heard.

Her eyes widened, her mouth slightly agape, and she wore an expression of disbelief.

[Yes, you asked. Do you need me to answer your questions one by one?]

However, the system's response was remarkably calm.

The system's voice came again, this time sounding more real and more like a living person speaking.

Lin Xiyue's heart suddenly raced, and countless thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant.

She suddenly realized that she might have inadvertently uncovered a huge secret about herself, and this secret might change her thoughts from when she traveled from the past to the present.

"Hmm...if possible?"

Lin Xiyue hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to listen to her heart.

After all, the truth is always fascinating, especially when you have the opportunity to know it.

Who can resist such temptation?

"Okay, please tell me."

Lin Xiyue took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

[First and foremost, it needs to be made clear that it's not that I'm interested in you.]

The system spoke first, answering Lin Xiyue's first question.

[As you just learned, the place I initially arrived at was the alien homeworld.]

The system shrugged, saying with a hint of helplessness.

[Therefore, when I first entered this world, I never considered establishing a bond with humans.]

[After all, the energy they can provide for ordinary humans is negligible. Moreover, those who can provide substantial energy are often already renowned and successful. In such cases, even if I were to seek refuge with them, I would most likely not receive the respect I deserve.]

The system shook its head and analyzed the first question she asked in Lin Xiyue's line of sight.

However, when the system was about to continue, Lin Xiyue's initial curiosity was instantly replaced by a strong sense of panic.

"Wait, then...where did you choose me from?"

Her eyes widened in astonishment, and she quickly interjected.

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