Chapter 212 Playing a Married Couple with Mobius?
Time quickly arrived at Saturday. Su Mu arrived at the entrance of HOMU Park ten minutes earlier than the agreed time. Since it was the weekend, the number of tourists at HOMU Park was not small. After all, Arc HOMU Park was a large-scale amusement district built with a massive local investment. In fact, it didn't just contain a theme park; it also covered a water park, an aquarium, and even a zoo, making it a comprehensive super amusement city.
This description reminded Su Mu of a certain park from his previous life that started with a "D" but couldn't be named directly for legal reasons. However, all the mascots here had been replaced with various types of HOMU. It was truly a gathering place for HOMU and its companions.
For some unknown reason, people in this world had an inexplicable obsession with this yellow rabbit; games and animations related to it were numerous. As for whether it was cute or not, Su Mu, the Captain, just wanted to laugh. When you encounter the HOMU King farting at you in the Memorial Arena, you'll know exactly how "cute" it is.
Of course, although he was indifferent toward HOMU, Su Mu was quite interested in this park. Due to various reasons, although he attended university in Arc City, he had never been to HOMU Park. The most direct reason was that he couldn't get a ticket—it was impossible to get one.
To prevent overcrowding and safety accidents, HOMU Park had a daily limit on tickets. Even on regular days, it was packed, let alone on weekends or holidays like Golden Week. Therefore, tickets were often hard to find, and many people would frantically hike up the prices just to get one. Precisely because the tickets were so difficult to obtain, Su Mu was somewhat surprised.
Where on earth did Elysia manage to get three tickets? It seemed that guy's networking power was truly not to be underestimated.
[Su Mu: I've arrived. Where are you and Griseo?]
[Mobius: See that oversized HOMU balloon? We're waiting for you on the edge of the crowd.]
After confirming the location with Mobius, Su Mu immediately saw the giant HOMU balloon in the plaza in front of the park, though the crowd gathered there was also significant. As it turned out, Griseo was the first to spot Su Mu, waving at him excitedly: "Brother Su Mu~ we're over here!"
Griseo was dressed very cutely today, wearing a white rabbit hat. Since the weather still had a bit of a chill, proper warmth measures were necessary. But when Su Mu saw what Mobius was wearing, his expression couldn't help but turn peculiar. Mobius was wearing her usual lab coat from the laboratory, with a dark turtleneck sweater underneath, and black straight-leg trousers on the bottom...
There was nothing wrong with this outfit; Su Mu had seen Mobius wear it in the lab. But that was exactly why it made him want to roast her—don't bring the lab coat everywhere you go!
"Did you just rush here straight from the lab?" Approaching her, Su Mu noticed Mobius seemed to have dark circles under her eyes. Did she stay up late last night?
"Mhm, just finished an experiment... Why? Are you very interested in my research? Want to hear more details?" Mobius looked at Su Mu playfully, her lips curling into a dangerous arc.
"I'll pass..." Su Mu felt a cold sweat. He really wasn't interested in Mobius's experiments, nor did he dare to be. He was afraid he'd end up as her test subject one day.
Mobius mocked him: "Heh, little lab rat, are you disappointed to see me in my usual clothes? You weren't actually looking forward to this 'date,' were you?"
Su Mu shook his head: "This is fine. If you dressed too beautifully, I'd worry Seele might misunderstand our relationship."
A glint of playfulness appeared in Mobius's snake-like pupils: "Is that so? You really are devoted to your girlfriend... little lab rat, don't forget that if I hadn't helped cover for you last time, everything would have been exposed, right?"
She was referring, of course, to the time Bronya had been on a business trip in Canghai City and couldn't reach Seele or Su Mu. She had flown back overnight, only to catch Su Mu and Seele right at Su Mu's doorstep. If Mobius hadn't used the excuse that "the two were helping with an experiment, so their phones were off" to cover for them, a "warzone" scene would have likely played out on the spot.
Su Mu gave a bitter smile and raised his hands in surrender: "Doctor, I think you've always been a very kind and compassionate person, so I believe you'll definitely forget that incident completely, right?"
"Hum-hum, that depends on my mood. Besides, haven't you heard the saying... snakes are very vengeful."
However, Su Mu was well aware that Mobius wasn't actually as cold-hearted as she acted. Her stubbornness was legendary in Honkai 3rd; seductive, dangerous, and cunning... these were the reasons people viewed her as dangerous as a serpent. But in reality, she loved small animals and was a total tsundere with a mischievous streak. She was actually quite childish in front of her assistant, Klein. Because small animals were afraid to approach Mobius, she would bother Klein to stay with her and draw little animals on coordinate systems, then sit alone on the sofa and play with them all day... It was a bit pitiful yet strangely cute.
"Mhm, Sister Mobius and Brother Su Mu get along so well!"
Griseo, who had been observing the two, suddenly spoke up. Her words made Mobius's face flush instantly.
"Wh-who gets along with him? He's just a lab rat... I don't want to get along with my specimen!"
Griseo's big, watery eyes looked at Mobius: "Sister Mobius, I heard Sister Elysia say that whenever you say things like 'I hate Brother Su Mu,' you're lying. The more Sister Mobius says she hates him, the more she actually likes him."
"So, Sister Mobius actually likes Brother Su Mu very much, right, Griseo?"
Looking at the innocent Griseo, Mobius held her forehead, feeling dizzy. If looks could kill, Elysia would have been executed by Mobius across space hundreds of times.
"I knew that guy wouldn't be so kind for no reason—sending tickets and saying I've been working too hard and should relax... so she was waiting for me here."
Mobius felt her fists clench. She wasn't unaware of what Elysia and her "group" were busy with. That guy Elysia was definitely trying to play matchmaker again! Mobius looked at the snickering Su Mu and glared at him fiercely: "Little lab rat, I hope you can forget those words completely. You wouldn't want Bronya to know..."
Su Mu raised his hands: "Doctor, whatever you say goes—anyway, shouldn't we head in? It's time for the ticket check."
Mobius huffed, and the episode passed. The three lined up at the ticket gate. After Mobius presented the tickets, the attendant showed a sweet professional smile: "Please show your IDs for confirmation? The HOMU Park Family Parent-Child One-Day Tour Package... The father's name is Su Mu, the mother's name is Mobius, and there's a lovely little princess named Griseo, right?"
Mobius almost flipped the ticket booth over, her face so grim it looked like it could drip ink. The attendant was also startled by Mobius's reaction, her face turning pale: "Excuse me, ma'am, is there something wrong?"
"It's fine, it's fine! She didn't sleep well last night and might be a bit tired!" Su Mu hastily smoothed things over. They finally passed the check and entered HOMU Park.
"Elysia... you jerk... you definitely did this on purpose!" Mobius punched a tree by the road, making the whole thing tremble. Looking at the resentment radiating from Mobius, Su Mu had no doubt that once they returned, Elysia would be receiving some serious "care" from her.
Su Mu also felt a bit embarrassed; he hadn't expected the tickets Elysia gave to be a "Family Parent-Child" package. According to the park rules, this package was only valid for families, and you could only buy it if you met the criteria. Of course, the attendant wouldn't actually demand your household registration to confirm your relationship, but the verbal inquiry was unavoidable.
"Sister Mobius seems... not very happy..." While Mobius's anger had nowhere to go, Griseo hid behind Su Mu, tugging at his coat. "Sister Elysia only bought those tickets because of Griseo. Since my dad and mom are abroad and rarely come to see me... but the teacher said the weekend homework is to write an essay about an outing with Mom and Dad, so I wanted Sister Mobius to play Griseo's mom... Is Sister Mobius unwilling?"
Looking at the pitiful little Griseo, Mobius's anger vanished instantly.
"How could that be! Of course I'm willing! I'm not angry! Yes, not angry at all! Mhm, I was just thinking about yesterday's experiment and felt there should have been a more perfect method. I was just frustrated that I didn't think of it at the time..."
"I'm definitely not mad at Griseo! Really, really!" Mobius knelt in front of Griseo, forcing a smile. It would have been perfect if she could have hidden the cold sweat on her forehead.
"Are you really not angry?" "Really!" "Are you not angry at Brother Su Mu either?" "N-no..." "Mhm! That's wonderful!"
A smile returned to Griseo's face. She grabbed both Su Mu and Mobius's hands, making them shake. "The teacher taught us that if you make up, you should shake hands!"
Mobius and Su Mu glanced at each other; the latter gave her a wry smile. Neither could say no to Griseo. They shook hands under her witness, and the storm finally settled.
"There seems to be a HOMU parade over there! Brother Su Mu, Sister Mobius, let's go see!" After finishing her task, Griseo's attention was immediately caught by a group dressed as HOMUs waving to tourists from a float. She immediately charged ahead.
"Griseo, slow down!" Mobius called out, chasing after her.
Little Griseo, growing up with everyone's love, is truly adorable, Su Mu thought with some emotion. A girl this age should naturally have such a lively personality. But... thinking about Griseo's "lecture" just now, Su Mu gave a bitter smile.
"It seems our little Griseo looks innocent, but she actually understands everything." Griseo's parents were very capable people, so how could their daughter be ordinary? Su Mu was certain Griseo had used her own way to comfort Mobius and ease the tension between her and him.
"Hey, little lab rat, what are you dazing off for? If you don't move, we'll leave you behind!" Mobius's voice snapped him back.
"Coming!" he replied, catching up with them.
HOMU Park was huge and time was tight; it was impossible to see everything in one go. Thus, Su Mu had done some research before leaving. After watching the parade, they headed straight to the aquarium.
"Wow! So pretty!" Griseo was completely mesmerized by the beautiful fish. Inside the aquarium, staff in diving suits were playing with the fish. The schools of fish surrounded the divers in various formations, leaving Griseo enchanted.
"How did you know there would be a diver performance at this time?" "I did some prep. You know, I don't go into battle unprepared." "Hmph, it seems you care quite a bit about Griseo's affairs." "Doesn't Mobius care too?"
Mobius didn't answer, simply turning her gaze to Griseo, who practically had her face pressed against the glass. After a moment:
"Little Griseo's mother is my assistant. You know that, right? That big-mouth Elysia must have told you." A look of remembrance appeared on Mobius's face. "Her mother, Blanca, was always my capable assistant... and one of my few friends. Blanca was very smart; I always felt she could become an outstanding scholar. But one day, she was tricked away by some man, got married, and gave birth to little Griseo. Before she left the lab, she introduced Klein to me... After she had Griseo, she always had this happy, silly smile on her face while boasting to me... Honestly, if she hadn't been tricked by that man, she would have become a world-renowned scholar years ago. I can't understand it. Blanca's dream was once to be a great scholar. Why would she give it up for a man and be content as an ordinary woman... Although she returned to the scientific community after Griseo started primary school, having missed her golden years, she wasted too much time. She probably won't get very far on this path now. Blanca is simply an irredeemable fool."
Mobius turned her gaze to Su Mu. "Little lab rat, do you think one day in the future, Blanca will regret her choice?"
Su Mu was silent for a while before answering: "In Shenzhou, we have a saying: 'You are not a fish, so how can you know the joy of a fish?' It means since you aren't the person involved, how can you know what she's thinking?"
"Are you telling me not to guess others' thoughts?"
Su Mu shook his head. "Actually, I want to say that life seems to have many choices, but when you look back, you'll find life has never had choices; it's a one-way street from start to finish. A person's values and personality decide what choice they make when they encounter something. So most of the time, regret is useless. Everything is an inevitable result; the choice you made was the best one you could have made at the time. It's just that we are used to beautifying the path we didn't take. But in truth, does the multiple-choice question of life ever have a 100% perfect answer? No matter what you choose, there will be regrets, and no path is ever absolutely smooth. So, whether Blanca will regret it doesn't really have any meaning, nor is it important."
Looking at Su Mu, Mobius couldn't help but ask: "Then what is important?"
"Brother Su Mu, Sister Mobius, come quickly!" Griseo stopped in the distance, beckoning them over.
Su Mu shrugged and said with a smile: "The present is what's important. Mom Mobius, letting your daughter wait so long isn't the mark of a good mother, is it?"
Mobius looked at Su Mu's back, froze for a moment, then gave a self-deprecating smile. "Why did I even talk about this with this lab rat..."
Perhaps it was because the aquarium was dim, and people tend to get emotional in the dark. Life has no choices...? Even though he's several years younger than me, he has quite the nerve to try and lecture me... hmph.
Mobius might not have noticed it herself, but as she walked toward Su Mu and Griseo, a trace of a smile appeared on her lips. It was faint and brief, but it truly existed.
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