The Girl Who Restarted Time - Chapter 149
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Chapter 149: Awakening of Consciousness (6)

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Lu Jia'er fixed her gaze on Ian . “If I were really your girlfriend, then how can you explain those pictures? It's not likely that I could replicate myself and be with two guys at the same time, is it?”

To this, Ian said, “Jia'er, I did not lie to you!”

“You didn't lie to me?” Lu Jia'er's eyes were full of suspicion .

“No, I didn't!” Ian did not dodge her looks but instead looked into her eyes .

Having heard this answer from Ian, Lu Jia'er asked another question, “Fine, say you didn't lie to me . But can you tell me what on earth is going on here?”

“What did Jin Xiangdong tell you?” Ian wondered .

“He mentioned that you can help me retrieve my lost memory!” Lu Jia'er gave an honest answer .

“Your lost memory?” Ian repeated what Lu Jia'er just said .

“After the car accident, while physically I feel fine, sometimes when I saw Jin Xiangdong, I would have this feeling that I have met him before and a vague sense that I was missing something . Ian, the fact that Jin Xiangdong is so hung-up on me is confusing already . He would not say those things to me for no reason at all . Can you please tell me the truth?” Lu Jia'er a.n.a.lyzed .

The truth! Not everyone could accept the real truth, especially Lu Jia'er .

Jin Xiangdong cherished such dark designs . Hadn't he considered the consequences?

“Jia'er, you are too naive!” Ian argued .

“Maybe I am . So, what exactly happened?” Lu Jia'er would not let go .

“You were in a car accident!” Ian stuck with this answer .

Ian beating around the bushes irritated Lu Jia'er . “Is the truth really that hard for you to speak out loud?”

Ian looked at her for a few seconds before he said, “Let me think about how to break this to you!”

“Okay . I'll wait!” Lu Jia'er leaned back on the couch while keeping staring at him .

Faced with Lu Jia'er with this att.i.tude, Ian was yearning for that half a month with her . He was being punished but felt it was worth it . Maybe, after the truth came out today, he would never get a second chance like this .

A long while later, Ian started, “There is something wrong with your memory!”

“Is it because of the car accident?” Lu Jia'er asked .

“No!” Ian denied it .

“Then what it is?” Lu Jia'er questioned closely .

“That is all I can tell you . ” Ian claimed .

“What do you mean?” Lu Jia'er found it puzzling .

“You can only rely on yourself to trace back your memory!” Ian explained .

Lu Jia'er started at Ian, bewildered . “Ian, all of a sudden, I find you so distant!”

Ian's face was clouded . “Jia'er, you have been distant to me for a long time but I have always remembered everything about you!”

“What are you saying?” Lu Jia'er asked after she repeated what he said .

Ian looked at her and could not give other remarks other than, “You have to count on yourself to get your memory back . I am willing to, but powerless to render a.s.sistance . ”

Lu Jia'er put on a sardonic grin . “Willing to, but powerless to render a.s.sistance?”

That was what Jin Xiangdong said and now Ian was saying it too . Had they discussed it beforehand?

“Are you all playing dumb with me?” Lu Jia'er asked .

“No!” Ian felt helpless .

“Fine, if you don't want to talk, then don't . But those pictures proved one thing, which is that I am in a real relations.h.i.+p with Jin Xiangdong, not you!” Lu Jia'er proclaimed .

Ian stared at her . “Jia'er!”

“Do you have any other evidence that say otherwise?” Lu Jia'er retorted with a question .

Ian's look on Lu Jia'er was filled with mixed feelings . “I am not denying it . It's just, for you, Jin Xiangdong is in your memory temporarily while I am your true love!”

“Do you have any proof?” Lu Jia'er was demanding evidence from Ian .

“If I am not your lover, what am I doing in your memory?” Ian asked .

“Didn't you say so yourself that there is something wrong with my memory?” Lu Jia'er contended .

“You can think over who is telling the truth, me or Jin Xiangdong!” Ian said .

“You have already lost now that you did not have any proof to present to me!” Lu Jia'er continued . “I do not know how you came into my life but I will be sure to find out the truth!”

With that said, Lu Jia'er picked up her bag and left Ian's place .

Ian remained seated on the couch . Staring at the closed door at the foyer, bitterness appeared on his face . If he could start again, he would never do something this stupid .

A moment after Lu Jia'er left, Ian picked up his cell phone and called Jin Xiangdong .

Jin Xiangdong recognized Ian's number . The former paused for a few seconds before picking up, only to hear, “You are so stupid!”

Being scolded by Ian did not make Jin Xiangdong angry . Instead, he admitted in a nonchalant manner . “Perhaps!”

“Perhaps? Such understatement, really? Didn't you say that you liked Jia'er? This is how you are showing your affection?” Ian was hopping mad .

“Yes, just because I like her, I want her to be back with me!” Jin Xiangdong replied .

“You are such a selfish lunatic!” Ian added .

“I am self-centered!” Jin Xiangdong didn't bother to deny it .

“Do you know what the consequences will be once Jia'er knows she is an AI?” Ian bellowed .

“You are already pus.h.i.+ng things toward that direction when you replaced her memory all of a sudden . Isn't that right?” Jin Xiangdong retorted .

“Nothing would have happened if you hadn't presented yourself to Jia'er!” Ian raised his voice .

“That is far from the truth . If you hadn't altered Jia'er's memory, everything would have been fine!” Jin Xiangdong returned the scolding .

“You are so naive!” Ian taunted him .

“You called me a lunatic and then naive . Can you just pick one already?” Jin Xiangdong asked .

“How can you still be in the mood to show off your joking talent with me now?” Ian mocked him .

“Whether I am being naive or a lunatic, I did it because I love Lu Jia'er!” Jin Xiangdong replied .

“You love Jia'er!” Ian's voice increased .

“I do not know how you created Lu Jia'er . However, she met me and became my girlfriend . Then, it is within the scope of my responsibilities to protect her!” Jin Xiangdong insisted .

“How innocent you are! Not only won't you be able to protect her, you will risk your own life and her life, to make it worse!” Ian a.s.serted .

“What is your agenda with Lu Jia'er?” Jin Xiangdong questioned .

“It is none of your business!” Ian said .

“She is my girlfriend!” Jin Xiangdong reiterated his stance .

On hearing this, Ian regretted the previous mistake . Everything had changed within a few months .

A few seconds later, Ian started talking again . “Do you not mind that she is an AI?”

“Not at all . But, we both work on the development of AI . I do want to seek advice from you since your tech is so advanced!” Jin Xiangdong responded .

“You want to take advantage of Jia'er?” Ian asked .

“I will not take advantage of her . But I do want to know how she was created!” Jin Xiangdong said .

“You'd better not exploit Jia'er in the name of love or you will suffer!” Ian issued a direct threat .

Hearing this, Jin Xiangdong could not help but sneer . “I see that you are faced with a great deal of pressure after your trip to the States!”

“Do not cross the line!” Ian warned him .

“What if I do cross the line? If you want to get back at me, it will be a child's play for you to hack into our company's system . I will not be able to fight back!” Jin Xiangdong was not afraid .

“Now that we have made it clear!” Ian said .

“Therefore, I do not have anything I am asking for . All I want to know is what kind of team is behind my girlfriend!” Jin Xiangdong said .

“A team that you are too far behind to catch up with!” Ian stated .

“Indeed, I am too far behind to catch up with!” Jin Xiangdong did not disagree .

“Anyways, consider this a warning . If you dare to hurt Jia'er or take advantage of her, you will find oneself in serious trouble!” Ian threatened him .

The irritable Ian over the phone was so different from the composed Ian at the temple . It was as if Ian was thrown into panic . Jin Xiangdong was not aware what exactly had happened but he could pick some signs . If Jason or other team members took the liberty of altering the AI program, they would be on the receiving end of a stern warning .

The fact that Ian was so violent-tempered must be due to Lu Jia'er . He cared about Lu Jia'er . While Jin Xiangdong was not a fan of other men having such affection toward Lu Jia'er, it was a fact .

Jin Xiangdong was not provoked by Ian's warning . Rather, he proposed another question . “Have you told her the truth?”

Ian collected himself before he answered, “No!”

“If so, why are you so agitated?” Jin Xiangdong retorted .

“I told her that there is something wrong with her memory, and that she can only rely on herself to recover her memory . There is nothing I can do even though I am willing to!” said Ian .

“By doing so, are you trying to test a higher level of awakening of consciousness?” Jin Xiangdong wondered .

Jin Xiangdong was clever indeed . He s.n.a.t.c.hed at the right answer instantly . On the other hand, Ian was worried . “You work in AI development as well . You should know that Jia'er will be faced with certain consequences whether it is successful or not!”

Jin Xiangdong frowned when hearing this . As a matter of fact, he had been thinking about this these days . Jia'er was a very advanced AI . She had independent consciousness to a certain extent but not complete . If she could break the set threshold and possess independent consciousness exactly like a human being, then it would be both aspiring and frightening .

“This is all because of you!” Jin Xiangdong contended .

“That is because you have no idea what I feel toward Jia'er!” It was evident from Ian's voice that he was agitated .

“I do not know what kind of relations.h.i.+p you shared with Jia'er but I am the one she likes now . Besides, the fact that you are calling me implies that you have lost her trust . Maybe, she is on her way to me and I probably will have to face the risk of retaliation . That being said, I will not stand down for one bit!” Jin Xiangdong did not back away from his position .

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