Tang Li still wanted to struggle a bit, “But I only resemble Miss Tang Li in appearance.”
“Our heights aren’t even the same!”
To accommodate newcomers and give them an immersive experience, the body a girl transmigrated into was crafted based on her own circumstances.
Only minor adjustments were made to match the character settings.
For instance, Tang Li in this world had been frail since childhood, so she grew up slender and pale.
Unlike Tang Li’s own healthy complexion that flushed peach-pink when flustered, with well-proportioned curves that felt perfect to hold.
There was also a height difference—petite and small, with naturally curly black hair that made her appear even younger.
Returning to the Mission World, Tang Li realized she had crossed over completely in her own body, still wearing the same dress she had on when System 78 selected her for missions.
She didn’t believe Si Du would miss this detail.
The man’s icy palm gripped her knee as he chuckled softly, “Of course, you’ve changed somewhat from four years ago, but I’m certain it’s you.”
“I’ll listen to Tangtang’s explanation. Don’t worry, no matter what reason you fabricate—even if you claim to have possessed a corpse and undergone plastic surgery—I can believe it.”
“I will never, ever blame you.”
“Tangtang, don’t be afraid. I don’t ask for much—I just want you by my side.”
“Even if you harbor secrets, even if you wish to escape again, it’s not allowed.”
Without waiting for the girl to respond, Si Du lit the scented candle by the bed.
A potent sleep-inducing substance dispersed. Tang Li shook her head, tears glistening, weakly curling in the man’s embrace as she gasped rapidly from agitation, her chest rising and falling.
“Mr. Si Du, don’t do anything dangerous… Don’t act impulsively, I…”
Si Du gazed deeply at the girl who had fallen unconscious, gently kissing her temple and wiping away her tears with his thumb.
“With Tangtang here, your brother will never do anything dangerous.”
“So, Tangtang must always stay by your brother’s side and watch over him.”
The next day, Tang Li barely woke around noon, her head throbbing uncomfortably.
Letting out a faint whimper like an injured kitten, “Qiqi…”
[Little Lychee, are you feeling unwell?] 78 immediately responded.
[That utterly despicable Si Du actually used such underhanded methods! He really is a villain!]
[Little Lychee, don’t be afraid. I’ve already reported the situation to headquarters. We need to take drastic measures! Let’s just abandon this world and clear it directly!]
“Don’t,” Tang Li lay for a while holding her forehead before gradually clearing her mind and sitting up. “I can still think of another way.”
“Where’s Si Du?”
[He’s preparing lunch for you. He saw you wake up and is coming upstairs.] 78 gritted its teeth in anger.
Still monitoring her—how despicable!
Tang Li wanted to get up and wash up. Lifting the covers and moving, she suddenly noticed a thin chain fastened around her ankle.
Shocked, she tugged at it—the delicate silver chain disappeared into the foot of the bed.
The girl lifted her disbelieving eyes to meet the man’s gaze at the doorway.
Tang Li trembled as she exclaimed, “What is this?”
“Why are you doing this?”
Si Du approached, forcibly pulling the resisting girl into his embrace. He lifted her delicate chin, his eyes filled with affection yet concealing a desperate resolve.
“Because I won’t let you leave.”
“I know you hold secrets that could make you vanish again without a trace.”
“I won’t allow this to happen again.”
“Sorry, Tangtang. You can hate me, but you can’t leave me.”
“Otherwise, I don’t know what else I might do.”