Chapter 77: Pandora
### Chapter 77: Pandora
"Alright, let's proceed with the initially planned development."
Lin Qingshan said, "Let's use this part to test the engine's performance."
Despite possessing the master-level skill of [Game Creator], he couldn't guarantee that the Cyber Game Engine wouldn't have any issues due to the limitations of current hardware.
Bugs are often uncontrollable. Sometimes, programmers encounter more bugs after fixing one—a common industry joke.
Although Lin Qingshan was confident due to his master-level abilities, he aimed to make the engine as perfect as possible.
"No problem," Wang Weijie nodded.
Lin Qingshan and Wang Weijie entered the development department to start their busy day.
While Lin Qingshan wasn't actively coding, he was providing technical guidance and support, leaving the actual development work to Wang Weijie and his team.
However, they preferred Lin Qingshan's presence during development to avoid potential issues, as his presence was reassuring.
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Meanwhile, the university semester had begun. Many students, having been scolded for staying home and running low on living expenses, were excitedly returning to campus.
Shanghai University of Science and Technology was no exception, welcoming a new batch of students.
As a result, senior students were gearing up to give the freshmen a modern version of "hoping for the best under the scorching sun" before their upcoming military training.
They couldn't help but admire their own dedication, braving the scorching sun to bring a bit of comfort to the new students...
Gu Qianli, now a junior with a full schedule, wasn't so idle. She was busy with her coursework and self-studying for graduate school opportunities and her entrepreneurial goals.
Apart from weekends, when she would take breaks with her roommates or meet with Lin Qingshan, she was mainly focused on classes, self-study, and rest.
However, a persistent suitor had finally had enough of the cold shoulder.
"...Qianli."
Just after Gu Qianli's class, as she was heading to her next classroom with her roommates, a figure suddenly appeared before her.
It was Lin Youan.
His appearance drew attention from those around, as he was a well-known figure at the university—the captain of the basketball team in the adjacent Management School, with an impressive family background and good looks.
Gu Qianli, renowned as a campus beauty in the Computer Science Department, naturally attracted attention when paired with Lin Youan.
However, Lin Youan wasn't thinking about the attention or comparisons. He was concerned about whether he might become the future brother-in-law of the woman in front of him.
He was hesitant to compete with his admired and successful cousin, Tang, in terms of education, abilities, and appearance.
[Translator: sauron]
Moreover, Lin Youan had no romantic history with Gu Qianli, who clearly had feelings for Tang. Competing in such a scenario seemed futile.
Lin Youan wasn't seeking romance. He was here to ask about Gu Qianli's previous promise to consult Tang about their request. He was curious about why Gu Qianli hadn't responded and was feeling the pressure from his father.
He had even taken a special leave from his management courses to find Gu Qianli today.
Seeing Lin Youan's approach, Gu Qianli's expression was quite indifferent.
"There's nothing to discuss. I'm heading to class."
She said coolly.
"Wait, Qianli…"
Lin Youan tried to stop her, signaling Du Guoguo for help.
"Yes, Qianli... Just talk to Youan for a moment..."
Du Guoguo encouraged.
Despite their attempts, Gu Qianli was determined to move on with Yang Zhihan and Li Zhiqiu.
Just then, Lin Youan, seizing the opportunity, loudly called out, "Sister-in-law... Sister-in-law! I'm begging you!"
The term "Sister-in-law" caused shock among everyone present, including Du Guoguo, who was initially helping Lin Youan.
She had thought Lin Youan was continuing his pursuit, but he was calling Gu Qianli... "Sister-in-law"?
Lin Youan's gamble paid off, as Gu Qianli's face flushed instantly, reddening as if she had applied blush.
"Y-You shouldn't say such things..."
Gu Qianli was a mix of embarrassment and annoyance.
Seeing that his plan had worked, Lin Youan quickly approached, "Sister-in-law... Really, both my father and I want to meet Tang. Could you please arrange a meeting?"
"After all, Tang and we are family. My father is eager to see him and has insisted on it..."
He then added, "Perhaps Tang might also want to meet us?"
Gu Qianli took a deep breath, "He doesn't remember you. He has forgotten the past. Why insist?"
Lin Youan's hand trembled as his heart sank.
"Did Tang tell you that?"
"No..."
Gu Qianli shook her head, "He truly doesn't remember the past. His CT report indicated he had a significant impact on his memory and emotions due to a head injury."
"Fortunately, other than memory loss and some psychological issues, his other bodily functions are fine."
Last week, Lin Qingshan's health report was available, and Gu Qianli had seen it without reservation.
She didn't believe Lin Qingshan's memory loss was due to an old injury but rather a result of soul replacement, leading to the disappearance of the original memories.
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