Chapter 2 returns to one week ago

This letter is not some kind of prank, is it

"Do not question why." This was the only sentence inside the envelope, the latter part soaked in blood, but it was still barely legible

Without thinking too much, Lu Zhen immediately trembled as he twisted open the bottle cap and swallowed a pill.

Oh no, Lu Zhen felt his pocket and inwardly exclaimed that it was not good

Suddenly, Lu Zhen realized that his asthma had flared up. He knelt on the ground, his face flushed, yearning for even a breath of air to enter his lungs, as oxygen had instantly become a luxury.

Several former classmates know that Lu Zhen has opened a small shop here, and yesterday You Ning returned. The two of them used to joke around all the time; it couldn't be her...

Alright, I will head back first. You Ning got into the car and sat in the passenger seat

Lu Zhen climbed to the head of the bed, groping around with his hands, everything fell to the ground, but there was no asthma inhaler.

Returning to the past, what a familiar yet fresh phrase this is. Lu Zhen has seen countless similar plots on television and in novels, and with Lu Zhen's understanding of physics, this is impossible

First, the well-preserved notebook of Yin Xia was defaced with writing, and today there is yet another inexplicable letter

A medicine bottle rolled in front of Lu Zhen, and he saw completely unfamiliar English on it, but the white label had the words indicating treatment for asthma.

In 2009, Hawking conducted an experiment in which he arranged a banquet hall but only sent out the invitations after the banquet had concluded

It was not until the evening that Lu Zhen was drowsily brought back by You Ning

Setting aside the handwriting, Lu Zhen began to ponder why he had written this sentence, even if it was indeed his own writing

Lu Zhen has a fondness for physics, and naturally, he has read quite a number of books on the subject. Occasionally, he also searches for information online. Among these, one of the most profound experiences for him was an experiment conducted by the scientist Hawking

Lu Zhen felt puzzled; instinctively, he experienced a fear of blood that made him tremble and hesitate to open it. However, his curiosity compelled him, creating an internal conflict within Lu Zhen.

Lu Zhen was astonished as he compared the handwriting on both sides; in terms of both detail and size, the handwriting appeared to be carved from the same mold, with not a trace of error.

Lu Zhen leaned against the wall, watching You Ning being taken away by her husband until the car lights disappeared from view. Only then did she take out her keys to open the rolling shutter door. Upon entering, she immediately rushed to the restroom to vomit profusely.

Perhaps it was purchased from another place, as envelopes are too common in books and illustrations, and Lu Zhen did not think much of it

Will I meet Yin Xia

Lu Zhen slurred, with the smell of alcohol on his breath, "You should go back; I can manage on my own"

It shouldn't be the case. You Ning knows that Lu Zhen is afraid of blood, and after all these years, he should have matured and not engage in such trivial matters.

Who would write such a letter and leave it at the door

Lu Zhen, where are you? Uncle Li at the door is already getting impatient. Standing outside in this hot weather for a while will make one drenched in sweat.

Lu Zhen began to breathe heavily, feeling as if a ball of cotton had been sucked into his throat. The more he breathed and coughed, the deeper this ball of cotton seemed to go into his throat

Returning to the storeroom, Lu Zhen cleared out a large area and found clothes that had not been worn for a long time. This was the only clean outfit Lu Zhen had left.

At noon, You Ning personally came to pick up Lu Zhen. Lu Zhen hesitated and ultimately did not mention the blood-stained letter

Hoo Hoo

Uncle Li counted a bit, glanced at the dilapidated small shop, and gave Lu Zhen a little extra money. Of course, Lu Zhen was well aware of this and smiled gratefully.

At that time, under the encouragement of Lu Zhen, he finally mustered the courage to walk over and greet her openly. After a brief conversation, he learned that Yin Xia was single, just like him. However, the bitter smile on Yin Xia's face when she answered indicated that she already had someone impossible in her heart

Oh? Lu Zhen felt curious. When he bent down to pick up the letter, he noticed that the back was stained with quite a bit of blood, and there was even a large bloodstain on the ground, about the size of a palm.

Lu Zhen spread the letter out on the counter, lowered his head to look at it, and thought to himself, what on earth has been happening these past two days

Hearing Uncle Li's shout, Lu Zhen finally reacted and hurriedly took the unwanted scrap outside

The envelope does not have the sender's address or name, only the two characters '陆祯'. It appears quite disorganized, as if it were hastily written down.

In reality, time is irreversible, and Lu Zhen understands this better than anyone else

My spray has run out. It was only then that Lu Zhen realized that his back suddenly felt half cold; without the spray, he would have been unable to endure it at all

In the end, Hawking waited for a moment.

In this way, Lu Zhen wrote it several more times. Although there were some variations in the subsequent attempts, it was still evident that the handwriting on it undoubtedly came from the same person

The next morning, Lu Zhen got up early, not to open the store, but because a class reunion had been hastily scheduled for noon today, as informed by You Ning through a text message

The exact same characters m.hetushucom .com trace

Lu Zhen struggled to sit up, and with a glance, he saw the electronic clock on the bedside table, suddenly taken aback. Without bothering to pour himself a drink, he picked up the clock and began to hit it repeatedly

You are cordially invited to attend the banquet of time travelers. The banquet is hosted by Professor Stephen Hawking

At the gathering, Lu Zhen saw that group of middle school classmates again. After so many years, some had changed significantly, yet the general perception of Lu Zhen remained largely the same

Lu Zhen looked around; there was no one present. It should have been placed here for a while.

There is only one possibility that allows a person to take responsibility for the past, which is to return to the past

The invitation clearly stated the venue and its coordinates, as Hawking believed that if time travel were indeed possible in the future, there would certainly be individuals attending this banquet

Then Lu Zhen lay on the bed, indifferent to whether the roller shutter door was open or closed, with no information on that matter, his mind filled with the shadow of Yin Xia from the gathering

Lu Zhen understood that people nowadays live well in the present, taking responsibility for their own future, and he had never heard of the notion of being responsible for the past

Lu Zhen looked at the line of handwriting with curiosity, picked up a pen from the side, and wrote the line again on another sheet of white paper

While reading, Lu Zhen found it difficult to articulate, somewhat obscure and hard to understand. After repeatedly reading it with the book, he realized that it was precisely because it was completely opposite to the present

Lu Zhen, oh Lu Zhen, you should take a look at what you have become; you are unworthy!" Lu Zhen shouted with a slurred voice, then gasped for breath, the alcohol causing his breathing to be rapid.

Upon returning to the store, Lu Zhen opened the envelope and discovered that it was identical to the envelopes sold in his shop. However, according to Lu Zhen's memory, no one had come to purchase envelopes in recent days.

When did I write this sentence? "Lu Zhen was feeling quite puzzled."

The sound of splashing

Lu Zhen closed his eyes, feeling the air slowly entering his lungs again. Only then did he feel as if he had come back to life. When he opened his eyes, he discovered that the sky had already brightened.

Lu Zhen will not ruin or deface this notebook, as it contains his long-buried memories of youth

"Do not be responsible for the past." Lu Zhen slowly read out this line.

As usual, when he opened the roller shutter door, Lu Zhen found a letter at the entrance

Lu Zhen chuckled and said, "I apologize, Uncle Li, I am already here."

But what about the handwriting in the notebook? Lu Zhen clearly remembered that it could not have been written by him, simply because this was Yin Xia's notebook, and that was all.

Recalling You Ning's message, Lu Zhen truly felt excited about the class reunion

However, what is still displayed above is the 29th, one week ago