Chapter 7: The Thirty-Seventh Death

My phone rang, and when I picked it up, I saw it was a call from Lin. However, I was stunned to see that the time on my phone had reverted to yesterday, and it took me a while to finally answer the call

I found it somewhat strange what they were discussing. When I walked over, they all glanced at me and did not continue the previous topic. However, seeing Shi Yun's expression, he seemed a bit uncomfortable, so I asked him if he could still play. If not, it would be better for him to rest in the car for a while.

I have never experienced anything like this before, I do not drink alcohol, and it is even less likely for such a thing to happen. As for what Lin mentioned, I seem to have a slight impression of it.

I suppose I will go over there alone for a stroll. Li Zhi, unsure of what was happening, unexpectedly let out a sigh after speaking

Upon hearing this statement, the tense expressions of everyone disappeared, and they let out a sigh of relief. I even noticed that Lin had already started to sweat on her forehead, and her hands were tightly clenched into fists; when she opened them, her palms were all sweaty.

I curiously looked at us, not knowing when Lin had called the passersby, but judging by the arrangement and postures of those few...

I did not even have the strength to resist; that object was too heavy. First, I felt something touch my back, and then my whole body crashed to the ground, expelling the last breath of air from my chest.

"Come with us, he might be dealing with something that is bothering him, let him have some time alone to calm down," Xiao Tian said helplessly, then looked at me and Shi Yun, seemingly just seeking our opinions.

"Run fast," shouted Shi Yun beside us.

Just as I was about to question Dalong, Lin suddenly pulled me over and stood beside her

Long is my childhood friend. We have played together since we were young, and I know him very well. When he lies, his eyes will involuntarily glance to the side, and even his tone will become innocent.

I... I don't want to die...

The thirty-seventh time, I remembered!

"What is wrong with you?" Although I did not understand, I felt that her emotions seemed to mirror the feelings I had just experienced, even a hundred times more intense.

"It's nothing, much better now," Shi Yun said softly

I tried my best to force a smile, but that ominous feeling resurfaced. Just as I heard a distorted metallic sound coming from above, the passerby shouted for us to leave quickly

"It's almost ready for the snapshot," Lin said, pointing at a passerby in front who was holding a mobile phone.

Ring ring ring

I nodded and asked him to return to his previous position to help us take a photo again, but when I looked at the others, especially the usually carefree Ning Jing, I was surprised to see her crying while holding Da Long.

After a few words of persuasion, Ningjing wiped away her tears and stood beside Dalong. When I looked over, she even shot me a resentful glance.

With his words, he also put down his phone, and it was only then that I realized I had turned to look at Lin during the countdown earlier

"Do not turn your head awkwardly," a passerby kindly reminded.

It is as if I do not know what is about to descend, while she knows, yet cannot escape it either

In the end, I felt enveloped by shadows, only able to see the shape of Shi Yun's mouth moving, yet unable to hear what he was shouting loudly at us. Turning my head, I saw Lin with a determined look in her eyes

Just now, he clearly appeared to be lying, and I saw through it immediately, but I do not understand why he is lying to me. It feels like everyone here, including Lin, seems to be hiding something from me

Suddenly, everything went dark, and I could see nothing; however, my consciousness seemed to flicker like a candle in the wind, symbolically struggling a few times before it was abruptly extinguished

I was making my final struggle, trying hard to shake off the hand, but at that moment, I felt something approaching from above, and I could even see with my peripheral vision that something happened. It came crashing down.

Shi Yun was rubbing his temples with his thumb, furrowing his brow, and appeared to be not much better.

I lost my memory

Seeing Da Long softly comforting Ning Jing, I realized I could not get any information from Lin, so I went to ask Xiao Tian what was going on. However, I did not expect to be noticed by Lin, who told me to ask fewer questions about women's matters

Recalling the experiences I have gone through has made me feel much more grounded, and I now understand why I had so many feelings of déjà vu before. Those were all things I had experienced in the past, but I had forgotten them, and their reappearance before me feels exceptionally familiar

I believe it cannot be related to the menstrual period, as Ning Jing's earlier comment seems to be related to photography, though the exact connection is unclear

Lin shook her head at me, and I looked at her in confusion, not understanding why she would do that

Women's matters

After I responded, I went to see the opinions of others. Although they nodded in agreement, they all frowned and wore expressions of distress

From exchanging tickets to entering through the ticket check, I find the process very familiar, yet I cannot recall when I purchased the travel pass annual card with Lin.

What is wrong with you? You seem unhappy since you came in. I finally couldn't help but ask as I walked under the Transformers.

I did not expect her emotions to be so unstable while taking a photo, but just before the countdown was about to end, I also clearly sensed something was off, though it was not enough to make me break down

Among us, Li Zhi stands the tallest. As I walked over, he was the first one I noticed, as if he had set a benchmark there. However, the slightly indifferent expression on his face suggested that he was not very happy.

What does it have to do with me, I muttered to myself

Upon hearing his words, the expressions of nearly everyone darkened, and Li Zhi impatiently remarked: "Stop rubbing it, just endure for a moment."

"Let’s go there for a group photo," Lin suggested

In an instant, a scene suddenly appeared in my mind, where I saw a hand holding a mobile phone, and on the screen were Lin, Long, Tian, and Ningjing, all standing under a model of a Transformer.

Seeing Shi Yun had already run out, I looked up to see the Transformers about to collapse. I quickly grabbed Lin's arm, intending to take her away swiftly, but to my surprise, she instead pulled me back.

Among us, I felt that only Shi Yun was not nervous; he merely had a headache and looked at us with a strange expression, completely unaware of why we were behaving this way

In an instant, I saw Ningjing and Dalong embracing tightly, while Xiaotian stood alone there with his eyes tightly closed, his body also tense, bowing his head and waiting there

"Smile, three, two..." a passerby said to us while holding up their phone

"Alright, stop pretending to forget, I know you are generous," Lin said, urging me to hurry and join the others, who were already waiting ahead.

I feel as if time has slowed down at this moment, watching Shi Yun who ran out and then turned back, reaching out his hand towards me

Having died thirty-seven times, this time it was likely due to my chest being crushed, I murmured as I looked at myself in the mirror

The images in my mind suddenly vanished; in my view, compared to the fleeting images that had just flashed through my mind, now there are only the two of us, Shi Yun and myself

I don't want to take the photo anymore. Ningjing began to choke up.

I reached out my hand, wanting Shi Yun to pull me up and help me, but I was suddenly tugged by Lin. At that moment, it seemed that Shi Yun noticed something unusual above his head and cautiously stepped back, looking anxious and helpless.

I set down my phone, carefully recalling the events that had transpired earlier. With a sense of helplessness, I lifted the blanket, removed my nightgown, and looked at the bruises on my chest and back in the mirror

No, I still do not want to die

I responded with a "good", but I felt a subtle pain throughout my entire body, not knowing what was happening; this sensation soon faded away.

I want to smile to appear more spirited in the photo, but with the sound of the countdown, I feel death drawing closer, and I simply cannot bring myself to smile.

I know that the two of them have been childhood friends for many years, but it seems a bit excessive to speak like that. However, Shi Yun merely frowned and did not say anything.

"What use is that?" Li Zhi snorted coldly and, after speaking, cast a glance at the side where Shi Yun was.

You are probably still sleeping. I have gone out to get my hair done. I will let you know the address shortly, and you can come find me so we can discuss where to go for fun.

I have no recollection of this matter, only that she was getting her hair done, but I do not remember how she finished her hair and how she returned home.

Shi Yun wanted to follow up and say something, but suddenly rubbed his temples, as if his head started to ache again

I turned my head to glance at the expressions of others; their faces were stiff. Lin, who was closest to me, was tense all over, even holding her breath, as if she were waiting for something to descend.

The scene in front of me is exactly the same as where I am now, yet I feel a sense of fear facing death, as if I somewhat understand why the Dragon and the others have that expression

She wanted to speak but hesitated in silence, when Da Long stopped her: "It's fine, let's find someone to take a photo of us."

I naturally have no problem, and Shi Yun also nodded. Thus, Da Long and Jing Ning followed suit and, under Lin's guidance, headed straight forward, where there was a tall Transformer model.

I tried to pull her, but she used all her strength and weight to hold me back, making it impossible for me to leave. Moreover, Da Long, Xiao Tian, and Ning Jing did not make any move, as if they had resigned themselves to the situation

This has nothing to do with being generous; I truly cannot recall it. Moreover, everyone is waiting up ahead, so I plan to inquire about this matter in detail when I return

I asked Lin when she made the purchase, and she simply said that after finishing her hair yesterday, she passed by the information kiosk and used both of our identification cards to apply for a card. Surprisingly, the money was actually paid by me

Alright, look this way. The bystander is becoming somewhat impatient

At that moment, Shi Yun, who had run out, turned back and shouted to us: "Run quickly!"

As I walked over, I heard Xiao Tian softly advising him beside me: "Don't be upset, there has already been progress."

"You all seem too tense; there is no need to be so anxious when going out to have fun," a passerby said with a smile.