When Yong Shanling woke up, she looked at the bulging quilt beside her. A sigh of relief escaped her as she eyed the bulge triumphantly. "Finally, I've caught you."
She yanked the quilt off, ready to grab the person in the bed, only to find the hair looking just like a woman's. Liu Ming rubbed her eyes. Feeling the cold air suddenly envelop her body, she shrank closer to where Yong Shanling had just been.
"Liu Ming?" Yong Shanling exclaimed in surprise, looking at the sleeping girl.
Liu Ming seemed to hear someone calling her. She sat up groggily and forced her eyes open. "Ah, what's up, Shanling?"
Yong Shanling slumped down dejectedly. She rubbed her eyes and pounded the mattress in annoyance.
Liu Ming found Yong Shanling, who was in a bad mood so early in the morning, rather intimidating. She instantly woke up.
"I just got here in the middle of the night. You were sleeping soundly, so I didn't want to wake you up. But I did see someone leaving your room. I was just too sleepy, so I went to sleep later."
"Yeah... Let's go. Let's go down and have breakfast." She left the room listlessly. Liu Ming trailed behind her slowly, looking at the huge manor in surprise.
"Shanling, why did you suddenly come here?"
Hearing this, Yong Shanling felt a twinge of bitterness. Then she conjured the bell given by her master, shrank it to the size of a finger, tied a red string to it, and handed it to Liu Ming.
"Uncle Shu will surely come looking for me in the next few days. Try not to let him find me. Give this to him."
"Liu Ming."
Han Chu suddenly appeared behind them, with a hint of amusement in his eyes. Hearing the familiar voice, Liu Ming couldn't help but shiver. She slowly turned around and looked at the person behind her.
"Do you two know each other?" Yong Shanling asked in surprise, looking at the two of them.
"She was my student before." Han Chu smiled and glanced at Liu Ming before walking past her.
"Then I'll leave first." Liu Ming quickly took the thing from Yong Shanling's hand and ran out. Yong Shanling looked at the two of them in confusion. She sighed and walked towards the dining room.
Nan Min was already sitting in the dining room. Yong Shanling sat down beside him awkwardly and observed him cautiously. Nan Min seemed to notice her gaze. He looked up and their eyes met.
"Cough, cough." She choked on the spot.
"What's wrong?" Nan Min got up indifferently and walked to her side.
She wiped the corner of her mouth and sipped her milk, stealing glances at Nan Min from time to time.
"I'm fine."
"If there's nothing else, let's go. The sect master is already waiting for us. Your luggage has already been loaded onto the plane."
"Okay."
She got up in a hurry and followed Nan Min. One was calm and composed while the other was in a rush. It looked rather comical. Along the way, many people who saw Yong Shanling's state thought it was quite funny.
"Come on, Xiaoling!" Xiao Xi patted her on the shoulder and then ran towards the dining room.
She rubbed her eyes and boarded the plane with a worried look. There were only the three of them in first class. She casually found a seat and sat down, while Nan Min sat in the last row.
As soon as she sat down, a voice transmission reached her ears.
"Come here."
"Why?"
"Aren't you eager to continue discussing what happened last night?"
As soon as he said this, Yong Shanling couldn't help but feel nervous. Her pupils dilated slightly, and her body even trembled. It took her a great deal of effort to stand up.
After she sat down, she looked at the man beside her nervously. His face was as sharp as a carving, with well - defined features that were flawless. He looked rather unruly, but the hidden restraint in his eyes and his powerful aura made people not dare to underestimate him.
His thick black hair fell in waves. His slender almond - shaped eyes were full of amorousness, making people easily fall into them. His nose was straight, and his thin lips were curled up in a dazzling smile.
"Long time no see, my Ling'er."
Gu Li's smile was like the flowers in spring and the fine wine in the winery, intoxicating. Yong Shanling was momentarily stunned and couldn't come back to her senses for a long time. It was not until the broadcast reminder that she came to her senses and fastened her seatbelt.
"Gu Li..."
"What's wrong?"
He still looked at her with a smile. His eyes were so gentle and amorous, just like looking at the person he loved. It was enviable.
A tear rolled down from the corner of her eye, and she felt her mouth go dry.
"It was you those two nights, right..."
Gu Li nodded with a soft laugh. He picked up the coffee in front of him, took a sip, and looked at the slowly rising sky.
"How... have you been these years?" She also turned her head. For a moment, she didn't dare to look at the person beside her. Nan Min, who was sitting in the back, simply put on his headphones and closed his eyes.
"I've been thinking about you every day, Ling'er. I wonder if you've felt my love?"
A smile played on Gu Li's lips. He slowly reached out and took her hand. The moment his cold skin touched hers, she instinctively pulled her hand away.
Then she scolded herself guiltily a few times and forced a smile. "Sorry, I already have someone I like. I've already told you about this last night."
Hearing this, the smile on Gu Li's face disappeared instantly. It was as fast as a sudden change in the weather. His face and aura were filled with coldness.
"Then what do you want by coming here?"
"I've already said that I sincerely want to make it up to you."
"What can you use to compensate me?" A hint of sneer appeared on Gu Li's face.
"I can give you my life. I can give up everyone for you. I've only been thinking about you for these ten years."
"What about you? Can you pay me back with the same price?"
Hearing this, Yong Shanling's eyes turned red again. She bit her lips tightly and couldn't say a word. Guilt and self - reproach welled up in her heart. Mu Yijie's face kept appearing in her mind, which made her extremely uncomfortable.
"Ten years..." A forced smile tugged at the corner of her mouth. It was so heart - wrenching.
"I'll give you ten years of my life. Can you let me go when I'm 28?"
"Hahaha." Gu Li laughed when he heard her words, but the tears in the corners of his eyes never fell.
"Do you want me to spend ten empty years with a soulless doll by my side?"
"Of course not..." Yong Shanling didn't know what to do for a moment.
"Fine, I'll take these ten years of yours. But during these ten years, Mu Yijie must not exist in your memory. Is that... okay?"
His hand holding the coffee cup trembled slightly. The sadness in his eyes was beyond anyone's understanding. "Sure enough... no matter what, you don't belong to me."
She looked hesitant. Her heart ached at his condition. She didn't dare to imagine what it would be like without Mu Yijie in her memory. She looked at him again.