I hadn’t even recovered from the overwhelming joy when Chen Yang’s expression suddenly changed.

He smiled playfully.

“Jiang Youqi, why are you so foolish?”

“Do you really believe everything I say?”

He was increasingly obsessed with playing these games, acting so convincingly each time that it was impossible to distinguish truth from lies.

I kept hoping that one day, the false would turn into the real.

4

Every attempt to get close, every confession of love, every display of affection—always came with a price.

Sure enough, he did it all for Xie Yun. He was still hopelessly in love with him.

I had figured out his pattern.

But even so, I was still willing.

I liked him, simply because he was him.

He existed as his own person, with strengths and flaws, but he was still Chen Yang.

5

I was tired.

Every day I thought, “Today will be the last day I like him.”

Tomorrow, I would let go of him for good, allow him to chase after what he truly loved.

But the moment he spoke, and when I saw his still-vibrant face, I couldn’t refuse any of his requests.

I couldn’t let him go.

6

I never intended to die. I had just picked up the custom ring and was excited to make him happy.

But fate wasn’t kind.

I died.

What would he do after I was gone?

Such a fragile, delicate young master—how would he survive alone in this world?

I thought, maybe it would be better for him to go find Xie Yun.

At least he would have something to live for, something to make him happy.

He’s smart; he wouldn’t struggle too much.

7

When I realized I had been reborn, I was confused.

But the memories in my mind urged me to find Chen Yang.

He was sitting in the corner of the banquet hall, his face still as bright as ever. But there was someone else by his side.

While I was away, he had secretly met with Xie Yun again.

I felt like a joke.

Even with a second chance, I would still be discarded. In Chen Yang’s eyes, there would always be only Xie Yun.

I left in anger, but I couldn’t stop thinking about him.

One phone call from him, and I rushed back immediately.

I was afraid he would be hurt, that someone might mistreat him.

I had never seen Chen Yang look so wronged before.

“So, were you just planning to abandon me earlier?”

“Jiang Youqi, did you really lwant to leave me here all alone?”

I was grateful that I had another chance at life.

I could clear up all the misunderstandings.

And ensure that Chen Yang’s love was not in vain.

[The End]