Did You Destroy the World Today?
Chapter 14: Time Capsule

Mars?  

Jiang Xingye is on Mars?  

Damn.  

No wonder the phone number was disconnected!  

But... according to the so-called "Planetary Reincarnation" organization's doctrine...  

"Heavenly fire descends, Mars across the shore," and Mars is exactly what "Mars" refers to.  

Is she really a member of that so-called organization?  

So, this is why she was able to predict the apocalypse?  

Exactly, this so-called "Planetary Reincarnation" organization is probably not a cult at all.  

They have truly seen the apocalypse, but perhaps they simply lack enough evidence to deduce or prove its existence.  

Good grief...  

The leader I know so well is actually capable of such a big deal?  

Lin Xu rubbed his temples as he opened his eyes and sat in front of the computer, updating two brand-new clues in the document.  

[The Planetary Reincarnation organization predicted the arrival of the apocalypse]  

[Jiang Xingye is a core member of the Planetary Reincarnation organization; she is on Mars (uncertain)]  

Regarding the answer the man gave at the last moment of his life, Lin Xu found it both reliable and unreliable.  

Not because of the old saying that "a dying man speaks well," but because when he heard the word "Mars" from his mouth, Lin Xu suddenly realized that the Jiang Xingye appearing on the holographic projection indeed seemed a bit off.  

Her hair was floating.  

Not just her hair, her entire body appeared to be in a floating state.  

At that time, he thought it was some kind of display bug, but now it seemed...  

She was indeed in space.  

But obviously, she hadn’t reached Mars yet.  

Maybe she was on the way to Mars?  

Things were getting more complicated.  

Lin Xu glanced at the time; it was already five in the afternoon, almost dinner time.  

In this world, he had even arranged to have dinner with Jiang Xingye.  

—but thinking about it, it was a bit awkward.  

If the world inside the bracelet represented the future, then Jiang Xingye would be his future ex-wife.  

To be honest, whether future girlfriend or future wife, he knew how to get along with them.  

Future ex-wife?  

That was a bit over the line...  

After changing clothes and tidying himself up simply, Lin Xu sent Jiang Xingye a message.  

A few minutes later, the two met downstairs and headed straight to a hot pot restaurant.  

There was no extra conversation during the meal; they devoured the food like starving wolves. As soon as they arrived, they ordered, then ate to their fill five or six rounds before finally putting down their chopsticks and starting their first meaningful conversation within two hours.  

"I'm full."  

Jiang Xingye rubbed her stomach and said:  

"This place’s beef is good, not lab-grown meat."  

"Indeed, it’s good."  

Lin Xu glanced at Jiang Xingye from time to time. Jiang Xingye noticed his gaze and asked with curiosity:  

"What are you looking at me for? You've had that look since we came out. What, do you have something to ask me?"  

...There are so many things I want to ask you.  

Lin Xu silently cursed inwardly.  

Who are you?  

You are my future ex-wife, a core figure of a mysterious organization, the number one suspect whose name can’t even be mentioned without triggering alarms that bring in the military for investigation, and very likely one of the first immigrants to Mars!  

Honestly, who wouldn’t be full of questions facing such a person?  

The problem was, none of those questions could be asked.  

Lin Xu sighed quietly, thinking for a moment before tactfully saying:  

"Actually, it’s nothing much. I just suddenly thought of a question today."  

"You think, in our line of work, there’s a pretty good chance of becoming a big shot in the future, right?"  

"Maybe one day, if you do well, the national team will recruit you, and then I’ll only be able to see you on TV news, huh?"  

"You’re thinking pretty far ahead..."  

Jiang Xingye looked at Lin Xu amusedly.  

"What’s wrong, starting to feel the pressure? Thinking you can’t manage without me covering you?"  

"This is just the beginning. Eventually, you’ll have to stand on your own."  

"You’re still young now. Take things slowly..."  

"You say that like you’re so old."  

Lin Xu couldn’t help but roll his eyes.  

He actually wanted to test if Jiang Xingye planned to leave Tianqiong Technology, but her answer was airtight—she was truly a seasoned office veteran.  

Might as well ask directly!  

After all, his office newbie persona was firmly established, so asking wouldn’t cause much offense.  

"Actually, I just want to ask, do you plan to switch jobs?"  

"With your abilities, you should be in demand wherever you go, right?"  

"Well, that’s true..."  

Jiang Xingye waved to call the waiter, and despite Lin Xu’s attempt to stop her, she directly scanned the payment code and then said:  

"But wanting to change jobs isn’t that easy. Our non-compete clause is too strict."  

"Unless you completely switch industries, it would be a lot of trouble."  

"So I’m not planning to leave anytime soon—actually, things are going pretty well here. If the next round of investment goes through, Tianqiong Technology might take a big step forward."  

"Got it."  

Lin Xu pondered.  

So Jiang Xingye would stay at Tianqiong Technology for a while longer.  

There must have been some kind of opportunity that made her leave Tianqiong Technology later.  

Or maybe she was an employee of Tianqiong Technology from beginning to end.  

That didn’t seem to conflict with her joining the Planetary Reincarnation organization.  

Yeah, the latter possibility seemed more likely.  

After all, judging by the reaction of that HR director, he did know the name Jiang Xingye.  

But he regarded that name as some kind of taboo—once it was mentioned, alarms went off.  

Following that line of thought, Lin Xu vaguely felt he had pieced together the outline of the matter.  

It was very likely that Jiang Xingye lost control after "going to Mars."  

And she was originally a technician turned astronaut, which perhaps was related to the Planetary Reincarnation organization?  

This story was complicated enough...  

Which opportunity exactly led Jiang Xingye to join that organization?  

He was silently pondering when Jiang Xingye suddenly stood up.  

"I'm full."  

"Want to stroll around the mall?"  

"Sure, let's go."  

Lin Xu stood up and followed Jiang Xingye.  

She seemed to naturally carry a unique aura that made people around her feel like little followers.  

People passing by in the mall couldn’t help but glance in her direction. Lin Xu thought maybe it was this kind of aura that made her a core member of the Planetary Reincarnation organization?  

Sure enough, big shots could be recognized at a glance...  

The two wandered aimlessly through the mall; most things didn’t attract either of them.  

Until they passed a newly opened toy store, where Jiang Xingye curiously walked in.  

"What is all this? Adult toys?"  

"...Damn right, adult toys."  

Lin Xu couldn’t help but complain.  

"Isn’t this an anime merchandise store? Look, so many models..."  

"Have you ever seen an anime merchandise store selling water pellet guns? This is an adult toy store!"  

Jiang Xingye walked straight into the store, Lin Xu following closely.  

After looking around, he realized Jiang Xingye was damn right.  

This was indeed a toy store for adults, not only selling water pellet guns, anime models, but also EDC toys, gaming consoles, and various strange gadgets.  

Jiang Xingye stopped in front of a product labeled "Time Capsule."  

"See this? I bought one of these back when I was in college."  

"But it’s more advanced now. This looks very refined."  

"How about it? Want to buy one?"  

"Write something inside, open it years later. It’s actually quite interesting."  

"Sure, it’s not expensive anyway."  

Lin Xu shrugged indifferently. Jiang Xingye acted decisively, picking two small metal capsules and headed to the counter to pay.  

Then, following the staff’s instructions, the two twisted open the palm-sized capsules, took out message cards, and each went to a nearby table to write.  

Lin Xu originally planned to write something casually, but suddenly realized this might be an opportunity.  

An opportunity to verify the connection between the bracelet world and the real world.  

If information not belonging to this world appeared here, would the bracelet world change as well?  

He knew what he was going to write.  

"Planetary Reincarnation."  

"The apocalypse will arrive at 00:00 on April 23, 2045."  

Then, he stuffed the note into the time capsule.  

"Where will this be placed?"  

The clerk swiped the screen, and a map appeared before them.  

"We regularly take all the capsules and bury them in the Alxa Desert for preservation. Each capsule corresponds to a patch of greenery."  

"So what you’re buying is not only a beautiful memory preservation, but also a vision for improving Earth’s environment."  

"Not bad..."  

This thing even had a charity aspect.  

Doing business like this nowadays was truly creative...  

Beside him, Jiang Xingye curiously asked:  

"What did you write?"  

"...Some childish stuff."  

"Not bad. Mine’s pretty childish too."  

Jiang Xingye giggled and continued:  

"Let’s just pick a five-year term."  

"If we’re still in touch after five years, we’ll go to Alxa together and open these, okay?"  

Lin Xu nodded slowly.  

"No problem!"