Multiple Personalities-Chapter 497: Love

However, Li Baiyu's curiosity grew stronger and stronger. She decided to secretly enter her father's laboratory to find out the truth.

One silent night, the moonlight spilled like water in front of the window. Li Baiyu gently pushed open the door to her father's laboratory and cautiously stepped inside. The lab was filled with various complex instruments and equipment, flickering with mysterious lights. She looked around and suddenly discovered a giant screen displaying a golden forest.

"Is this the Illusion Dream Forest?" Li Baiyu widened her eyes in surprise. She leaned closer to the screen, observing carefully. The forest was so breathtakingly beautiful that it felt as if she could hear the rustling of leaves in the breeze and smell the faint fragrance of flowers in the air.

"What is going on here? Why did Father create this forest?" Li Baiyu was filled with doubt. She decided to continue her investigation to uncover the true mystery.

In the following days, Li Baiyu seized every opportunity to secretly review her father's data and experiment records. She discovered that the Illusion Dream Forest was not just a beautiful forest but also hid a massive secret—it was connected to a four-dimensional consciousness space, a mysterious existence beyond the real world.

"This is incredible!" Li Baiyu was both excited and nervous. She knew that once this secret was unveiled, it would cause a great stir. Yet, she couldn't resist the urge to explore further; she yearned to understand why her father created such a world and what connection it might have to her mother.

As her investigation deepened, Li Baiyu began to learn about her mother and brother. She learned how her brother's death dealt a devastating blow to her mother and understood how much effort her father had put in for her mother's sake.

"So Father did all this for Mother." Li Baiyu was overwhelmed with emotion. She decided she must help Father, to pull Mother out of her grief, and restore warmth to their family.

However, just as Li Baiyu was about to share her discovery with her father, an unexpected event occurred.

One day, as Li Baiyu entered her father's lab, she found that he wasn't there. She searched around and suddenly found a note on the table.

"Yu'Er, by the time you read this note, I have already entered the Illusion Dream Forest. I am trying to find a way to genuinely help your mother out of her pain. But I know it might be dangerous. If I don't come back, don't be sad. Take good care of yourself and your mother."

Li Baiyu's hand trembled, and the note slipped from her grasp. "Father, why are you so foolish!" Her heart was filled with worry and fear. She knew the Illusion Dream Forest was mysterious and dangerous, and entering it alone could spell danger for her father.

"I must find Father and bring him back." Li Baiyu resolved secretly. She began searching for a way to enter the Illusion Dream Forest. After some effort, she finally found a notebook left by her father, which recorded the detailed steps to enter the Illusion Dream Forest.

Following the instructions in the notebook, Li Baiyu prepared everything she needed. She took a deep breath and slowly stepped into the mysterious passage.

When she opened her eyes again, she found herself amidst the Illusion Dream Forest. Surrounding her were tall ginkgo trees, their golden leaves gently swaying in the breeze, as if welcoming her arrival.

"Father, where are you?" Li Baiyu called out loudly, her voice echoing through the forest. But the only response was the rustling of leaves and the occasional chirping of birds.

Li Baiyu started searching through the forest. As she followed a small path, her heart filled with tension and anticipation. Suddenly, she heard a strange sound, like someone was crying.

"Who's there?" Li Baiyu cautiously moved toward the sound. When she rounded a bend, she saw a familiar figure—it was her mother.

Her mother sat beneath a ginkgo tree, her hands clutching her head, her body trembling uncontrollably. Her face was streaked with tears, and her eyes were filled with pain and despair.

"Mother!" Li Baiyu called out in shock. She quickly walked over to her mother and gently embraced her.

Her mother looked up and saw it was Li Baiyu, a trace of surprise flickering in her eyes. "Yu'Er, why are you here?"

"Mother, I came to find Father. He entered the Illusion Dream Forest, and I'm worried he might be in danger," Li Baiyu said.

Her mother was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Your father... he's so foolish. He thought creating this forest would make me forget the past, make me happy again. But he doesn't know, it only makes me feel more pain."

"Why? Mother, this forest is so beautiful, doesn't it carry Father's love for you?" Li Baiyu asked, puzzled.

Her mother gave a bitter smile and said, "Love? This love is too heavy. Whenever I see this forest, I think of your brother's death. I feel like it's all my fault. If I hadn't loved him so much, he wouldn't have had that accident."

Li Baiyu felt a sharp pain in her heart. She finally understood why her mother could never forgive herself, why she had been so cold to them. She had been living in self-blame and sorrow all along.

"Mother, it's not your fault. The accident was just that—an accident. We can't remain lost in sorrow forever. Father created this forest hoping you could find joy in life again. You should try to accept his love," Li Baiyu said gently.

Her mother shook her head and said, "It's too late, everything's too late. I've been consumed by pain, I can't come out again."

Just then, suddenly, a strong tremor shook the forest. The trees swayed, and leaves fell like rain. Li Baiyu and her mother stood up in fear, looking around.

"What's happening?" Li Baiyu shouted.

A sudden dark shadow burst out from the woods. It was a strange creature with a body as agile as a snake but with four robust legs. Its eyes glowed red, and it let out a low growling sound. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"What is that?" her mother grasped Li Baiyu's arm in terror.

"I don't know either, but it looks dangerous," Li Baiyu said nervously. She tightly held her mother's hand, ready to face the impending danger.

Just as the strange creature prepared to lunge at them, suddenly, a flash of light appeared, and a figure stood before them. It was Shen Jingqi, Li Baiyu's classmate and friend.

Shen Jingqi held a weapon that glowed radiant light, looking firmly at the strange creature. "Sis, you two need to leave quickly. I'll handle this."

"Shen Jingqi, why are you here?" Li Baiyu asked in surprise.

"I sensed something unusual with the Illusion Dream Forest and came over. Hurry, it's dangerous here," Shen Jingqi said.

Li Baiyu knew that now was not the time to hesitate; she grabbed her mother's hand and ran toward the depths of the forest.

They ran for a long time, finally arriving at a spacious meadow. Exhausted and breathless, Li Baiyu and her mother collapsed onto the ground.

"Mother, are you okay?" Li Baiyu asked with concern.

Her mother shook her head and said, "I'm fine. But that boy, can he handle that creature?"

Li Baiyu's heart was also filled with worry. She knew Shen Jingqi was brave, but the strange creature looked very powerful.