The End of the World: Chaos

"Ruth, Sika, should we temporarily put aside what we are doing and celebrate our hard work during this period of time?" Yang Yi turned around and stared at his two companions with a firm and gentle look.

Ruth sat at the long table, flipping through a thick document. She raised her head when she heard the words, her lips slightly raised, but slightly bitter due to exhaustion: "Celebrate? We have just completed the first stage of the task, but there is still a lot of work to do, how can we have time?"

Xika also nodded and agreed: "Of course, the recent projects are very heavy and progressing too fast. We need to catch up as soon as possible. How can we get away from it?"

Yang Yi sighed helplessly, rubbed his increasingly aching temple, and said softly: "Don't worry, don't worry, what are you worried about? We are all familiar with this matter, and the evening celebration is nothing more than a brief moment of relaxation. Besides, occasionally taking a break and looking at the surrounding scenery is also very interesting."

Ruth smiled slightly, then retracted her smile and shook her head firmly, "I really don't have time. I'll talk to you after I'm done with this."

"Do you want me to celebrate alone?" Yang Yi frowned, looking somewhat dissatisfied, which showed that this matter was extremely important to him. Although work was important, it was natural to relax a little, especially in such a tense and stressful situation.

"You can go and celebrate. We are here to support you silently." Xika tried to comfort her in a calm tone: "Besides, when we are done, there will be more things worth celebrating."

"Celebrations are not about the number of people, but about mood." Yang Yi's eyes gradually moved away from the table, and he slowly walked to the window and opened it. The night breeze blew by, bringing a little coolness. The lights of the city outside the window twinkled like stars, and his mood also became relaxed.

"You are right. Mood is very important." He turned his head and looked at his two partners. His tone became softer. "But I think that only by truly putting work aside and enjoying life can we face the challenges ahead more effectively. Although study and work are indispensable, the fun of life cannot be ignored."

Ruth pondered for a moment and sighed: "In this case, if you insist, I am willing to put down what I am doing temporarily, but I can't delay it for too long!"

"Great!" Yang Yi showed a bright smile on his face, secretly rejoicing that he had finally convinced her. He turned and walked to the workbench to organize some tools.

"Then where will we celebrate?" Xika asked, seemingly infected by Yang Yi's enthusiasm.

"I have a good place." Yang Yi clapped his hands, his eyes flashing with excitement, "Come with me to a newly opened restaurant. I heard that the chef's skills are extraordinary and the dishes are all fresh."

"Sounds good." Ruth nodded, trying to relax and imagine the tempting taste of the food.

"Let's settle it!" Yang Yi said excitedly, eager to enjoy this beautiful scenery with the two of them. Suddenly, he remembered something and turned to Ruth and said, "Can you help me get a tool before you go? Something I need on the workbench."

"You always think of me when you need things?" Ruth teased with a smile on her face.

"It's all for work. I need your help. I hope you can handle it well!" Yang Yi smiled helplessly, knowing that he was just joking.

"I'll go right away!" Ruth curled her lips, stood up and went straight to the work area. Sika followed her, looking thoughtful, with a hint of anticipation in her heart.

As the two walked towards the workbench, Ruth couldn't help but ask, "Yang Yi, what are your plans regarding the Soul Gem?"

"This matter..." Yang Yi turned his head, still thinking, "In fact, I haven't completely sorted out my thoughts. Although I have some preliminary ideas, such as trying to use the soul gem as a connector, I still don't know the most effective way to use it."

"In this way, the focus of the work will be diverted. You need to focus on the most critical thing." Xika said, walked to the shelf beside, took down the tools, and his tone revealed his concern for Yang Yi.

"Yes, I know. However, complex matters need to be treated with complex methods. The fusion of the Soul Gem and the Male Core is not a simple matter." Yang Yi said with emotion, "I would like to find an unusual way to maximize the power without making irreversible mistakes."

"This is indeed a difficult matter." Ruth walked over slowly, holding the necessary tools in her hands. "However, you must trust your own intuition. Just like the celebration tonight, if you keep struggling with the choice between mercy and morality, you may end up losing something more important."

Yang Yi nodded, took a deep breath, and gradually relaxed: "Thank you for your encouragement, I will think about it carefully."

The neon lights outside the window flickered, reflecting the shadows of the three people, and the laughter of the night surged like a tide. The three people were excited and embarked on a journey to the restaurant to enjoy this rare night of relaxation and celebration. Even if the work is busy and the goals are severe, the beauty of life should never be absent.

Inside the restaurant, the air seemed to be filled with the aroma of delicacies from all over the world, and bright colors came into view. The three of them chose a seat by the window. After sitting down, they could see the starry sky through the window glass.

"What should we order?" Yang Yi asked, his eyes wandering over the menu.

"How about a few appetizers first, paired with a glass of red wine?" Ruth suggested

"Red wine sounds good, but I'd rather have a main course, preferably seafood." Yang Yi said with a smile

"I also want seafood, so we can eat together." Xika agreed

Without any hesitation, the ordering process was completed quickly amidst laughter and joy. The lights in the restaurant embellished the atmosphere of the night like stars, and the soft music flowed like water.