Youyou nodded gravely, his heart heavy for some reason. "I understand. I'll do my best to protect Gong Fan."
Alice was greatly amused at that. "Silly boy. You just have to protect yourself."
"But as you said, even if I were to die in the dream, I will still exist in reality. On the other hand, Gong Fan's existence would be in danger. I have to protect him!"
Upon hearing this, Alice was silent for a moment. For some reason, she thought of Yun Shishi's earlier concerns. She couldn't help but ask indirectly, "If there came a day when everyone would choose to give up Gong Fan, what… would you choose?"
"Why would we give him up?"
"…"
Youyou seemed confused. "I'll never give up Gong Fan. He's another me. He's the other half of my soul. If he disappears, I will be incomplete, no matter how good I am."
Alice nodded, gratified, and scratched the bridge of his nose. "You're such a gentle child, Youyou."
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