After Transmigrating into a Professional Bootlicker, I Messed Up - Chapter 74.2

“Don’t worry. The world you left has been temporarily paused.”

“Oh, that’s a relief.” Lin Luo sighed in relief, not wanting Ji Chi’an to wake up and find her gone—it’d drive him crazy.

“Do you have anything else to say?”

“What do I do now that my points have reached 999? Why didn’t I return to my original world and instead became this wandering spirit? Can I still live out my life with Ji Chi’an? And why did you make me see all of this?”

“You must realize by now—this world was created by the Master. After he built it, his consciousness fell into sleep, and the system destabilized, splitting into two worlds: one with everything else you desired, and one with Ji Chi’an. Both worlds operate on the path of your will. If they deviate, they risk collapsing, and if that happens, both Master and Zero will remain forever asleep.”

“So, you brought me here to repair the worlds? If that’s the case, then what’s the point of reaching 999 points? Were you lying about my mission from the start?”

“Once you reached 999 points, I could access Master’s memory database, understanding the world’s path enough to stabilize it. That way, you’d no longer have to remain here, and you could return. All of this was calculated to guide you to make this choice. Only by entering the dream could you access Master’s memory data, enabling me to maintain the worlds’ stability. I kept things from you, but I never lied.”

“So if the worlds are restored, does that mean I no longer need to complete tasks or earn points? I can live freely as an ordinary person in this world and, eventually, return to my original world after I die here?”

“Yes.”

Lin Luo sighed, relieved. “Then, can I go back now? I’m worried Ji Chi’an might wake up and feel anxious if I’m not there.”

The System sounded a little reluctant. “You’ve seen Master’s memory database. Do you really have nothing more to say?”

“I do. He loved Zero deeply, though he may not have been skilled at it. He tried to send her home, but unintentionally hurt her, so he used the rest of his conscious life to build her a world full of everything she wanted. I was moved by that.”

She paused. “But I’m not Zero. I am very much Lin Luo, an ordinary girl in love with Ji Chi’an, an ordinary man. This is my world. We’re not reincarnations of anyone else, nor are we echoes of past lives. That’s all too heavy—I just want to live a simple life with the one I love. Zero and Alpha will have their own story ending, but for now, I’m simply Lin Luo, and I love only Ji Chi’an.”

She spoke softly but with certainty in every word.

The System fell into a prolonged silence, as if processing her words.

After a long while, it finally said, “Very well. You’ve completed your mission, and you may return. I hope you find happiness.”

“Thank you, System.” Lin Luo’s thoughts smiled warmly. “You’ve worked hard, too.”

The moment she finished, her vision went dark, not even giving her a chance to get sentimental.

When she awoke, she smelled the familiar scent of cedarwood. Her body was sore, but a pair of strong hands gently massaged away the tension, and warm sunlight filtered through the curtains, falling softly over her. Cuddling into her favorite embrace, she nestled closer.

A gentle, raspy voice came from above, “Why are you up so early?”

She replied sweetly, her voice soft, “I had a dream.”

“What kind of dream?”

“In my dream, a god said I suffered too much in my past life, so he sent me to a world born out of love and gave me a man who loves me very, very, very much.”

She finished and heard a quiet, amused chuckle above her, followed by a warm kiss on her forehead.

“The god spoke the truth. I was sent here just to love you. You have to accept this gift—it’s non-refundable.”

“Alright. I won’t return it.”

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Lin Luo’s declaration to live simply with Ji Chi’an echoes the Chinese value of 安稳 (ānwěn), which means “peaceful stability.” In Chinese romance, true love isn’t about grand gestures or rebirth; it’s about building a tranquil life together. (｡♥‿♥｡)

Did you know? In Chinese folklore, reaching a full “cycle of fate” often requires completing unfinished tasks, kind of like Lin Luo hitting 999 points. Only after reaching it can she fulfill her true destiny, reminding us of the idea that “everything has a reason.”

Lin Luo’s clarity on her identity shows a secure attachment—she knows what she wants, and she’s not swayed by destiny or reincarnation narratives. This secure sense of self is key in real-life relationships too. Go, Lin Luo! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ

The “non-refundable gift” line is a perfect nod to how love in traditional stories is seen as a “fated gift” you must accept. In some regions, it’s even bad luck to “return” a romantic blessing—it’s like saying no to destiny!

What would you do if a god sent you the love of your life, “non-refundable”? Would you keep them or ask for an exchange? Share your thoughts below! ヽ(＾Д＾)ﾉ