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Ye Qingyun felt a slight pain on his lips, where Gu Shenyuan had kissed him forcefully, making it hurt.

Ye Qingyun didn’t push him away, softly responding until Gu Shenyuan softened his movements.

After a while, their entangled lips parted.

“Why such a big tantrum all of a sudden?” Ye Qingyun patted Gu Shenyuan’s back and pretended to be aggrieved.

“You bit me so hard it hurts.”

Gu Shenyuan lowered his eyes to look at Ye Qingyun’s lips, then reached out, gently rubbing his lower lip with his thumb.

Gu Shenyuan’s expression was grim. Ye Qingyun couldn’t figure out what exactly was going through his mind, so he could only make rough guesses.

Gu Shenyuan must have realized that Ye Qingyun had remembered Pu Tian’s name, and had secretly searched for information about Pu Tian. That must be why he was angry.

If the roles were reversed, Ye Qingyun would also be upset.

But how could he explain to Gu Shenyuan that he had no memory of Pu Tian?

Ye Qingyun thought for a moment and then decided to tell Gu Shenyuan the truth. He couldn’t let Gu Shenyuan misunderstand him.

Ye Qingyun hurriedly said, “Don’t be angry, listen to me. I don’t remember him.”

This statement didn’t hold much credibility. Gu Shenyuan looked at him, his black eyes devoid of any light.

“Ye Qingyun… I’ll try my best to believe everything you say, but this, I can’t believe.”

Ye Qingyun panicked. “No, I’m not lying—”

Gu Shenyuan spoke softly, “Tell me the truth. I’ve already prepared myself. Even if you remember him and not me… it’s okay.”

He already knew that he wasn’t as important to Ye Qingyun as Pu Tian. That was something he had known all along. His previous loss of control was simply because he had hoped for something more.

Ye Qingyun’s memory loss meant his heart was like a blank slate. He had no previous romantic experiences and hadn’t fallen for anyone else. They were each other’s first and only, the most cherished people in each other’s hearts.

This had always been the fantasy he had buried deep inside.

But now that the fantasy had been shattered, the harsh reality came crashing through again—he wasn’t the most precious person in Ye Qingyun’s heart. He was just an inconsequential passerby, not someone Ye Qingyun would care about.

“How could you be so prepared? You’re way too prepared!” Ye Qingyun, furious, laughed mockingly.

“Listen to what you’re saying. Does it sound like it’s okay?”

Gu Shenyuan silently stared at him. Ye Qingyun continued, “If remembering is the issue, then of course I remember you. I remember you the most.”

Gu Shenyuan furrowed his brow slightly as if he didn’t quite understand.

Ye Qingyun then listed a few side characters from the novel, all of whom were Gu Shenyuan’s admirers in the original story, and their timelines all occurred after he met Gu Shenyuan. As he spoke, Ye Qingyun observed Gu Shenyuan’s reaction.

Gu Shenyuan’s expression shifted slightly. He looked at Ye Qingyun, his voice growing a bit urgent, “You remember all of these? You’ve recalled them?”

Ye Qingyun shook his head. “I could say I remember, or I could say I don’t.”

Gu Shenyuan furrowed his brow even deeper, his eyes filled with confusion, waiting for Ye Qingyun’s explanation.

Ye Qingyun grasped Gu Shenyuan’s hand, looking into his eyes, and spoke clearly, “What I’m about to say may be a bit beyond your usual expectations, but you have to believe me.”

Gu Shenyuan smiled briefly but didn’t confirm or deny.

If this was going to challenge his expectations, then he had already accepted Ye Qingyun’s earlier statement about being so delicate that a handshake could get him pregnant. If he could believe such an absurd claim, what else could be more difficult to accept?

Ye Qingyun quickly thought about how to phrase it. Telling Gu Shenyuan that the world was a novel might be too shocking, so it would be simpler to just say that he knew what was going to happen.

“When I was young, I often dreamed of reading a book,” Ye Qingyun looked into Gu Shenyuan’s eyes and said.

“I have a very vivid memory of this book. Even though I’ve forgotten many things, I still remember the plot of the book in my dreams.”

Gu Shenyuan quietly listened, not interrupting Ye Qingyun’s words.

—

Ye Qingyun said anxiously, “In that book, you are the main character, and I am just a cannon fodder who dies early.”

he didn’t know how Gu Shenyuan would react to this. hoped he wouldn’t think he was lying because he was speaking the truth.

Gu Shenyuan’s expression darkened. It seemed like he had touched a sore spot, and he said sharply, “You won’t die.”

Ye Qingyun hadn’t expected Gu Shenyuan’s reaction to be like this. he froze for a moment, feeling a warmth rush to his heart, and smiled as he continued, “I know, I will live with you.”

Only then did Gu Shenyuan seem satisfied and listen to Ye Qingyun’s explanation.

Ye Qingyun organized his thoughts about the plot in the book and said to Gu Shenyuan, “In that book, I am a vicious cannon fodder who dislikes you. I like someone named Pu Tian, and Pu Tian likes you. You don’t like him, so Pu Tian wanted to ask you for help, but you didn’t like me. I wasn’t liked by anyone, and I became an obstacle. In the end, Pu Tian killed me to please you.”

Ye Qingyun observed Gu Shenyuan’s expression and asked, “Is our relationship like this?”

What Ye Qingyun said was both similar and different from reality, creating a strange feeling that Gu Shenyuan couldn’t fully express. He could only point out the discrepancies: “No, I like you, and I would never let him kill you.”

“I know,” Ye Qingyun replied.

“With you here, how could I die? I just wanted to tell you, I don’t remember him. I wasn’t lying. Searching for his name was just to see if it matched, that’s all.”

Gu Shenyuan slowly sighed in relief.

He had to admit, this explanation made him feel much better.

The book Ye Qingyun mentioned might be related to his latent, undeveloped supernatural ability. This ability could foresee the future, but not very accurately.

Ordinary people would likely be captivated by that book, and Ye Qingyun might continue talking about what happens next, trying to uncover more about the future.

But to Gu Shenyuan, this didn’t matter. He only cared that Pu Tian wasn’t that important in Ye Qingyun’s heart. Ye Qingyun had still been unable to remember Pu Tian.

They were the same. That was enough for him.

The sky was getting late, and Gu Shenyuan, thinking he was satisfied, wanted to take Ye Qingyun to dinner, but he stopped him.

Ye Qingyun glared at him in frustration. How could he not ask about which of her exes was more important? Isn’t that an essential question? Why was Gu Shenyuan going against the norm?

Was he too dismissive of asking or too afraid to ask?

Gu Shenyuan didn’t ask, so he had to find out herself.

Ye Qingyun grabbed Gu shenyuan’s arm to stop him from leaving.

“Gu Shenyuan, do you have any photos or videos of Pu Tian? Let me see?”

Gu Shenyuan paused, and his tone turned cold.

“Don’t make trouble.”

“I’m not making trouble!” Ye Qingyun moved to the front of Gu Shenyuan, cupped his face, and made him look at him.

Under the bright lights, Gu Shenyuan could see every subtle expression on Ye Qingyun’s face and the emotions hiding deep in his eyes.

And now, as he looked at him, every expression was filled with affection for him.

Ye Qingyun said, “Gu Shenyuan, I think I like you the most. No one else can replace your place. Give me a chance to verify this, okay?”

Gu Shenyuan looked at him in a daze. His heart felt like it was being sweetened by honey, warm and tender.

To hear Ye Qingyun say this in his lifetime it was worth it.

“Some things don’t need to be dug too deeply,” Gu Shenyuan said softly.

“I’m very happy, Ye Qingyun.”

Ye Qingyun almost wanted to die of frustration on the spot. he even considered cracking open Gu Shenyuan’s head to see what he was thinking.

Forget it, if he couldn’t get through to him, he’d have to take matters into his own hands!

Not far away was a soft single sofa. Ye Qingyun pushed Gu Shenyuan, making him sit on it, then sat next to him, pressing his hands down and forcibly using his terminal.

he pressed his fingerprint on it, and Gu Shenyuan’s terminal unlocked.

In Gu Shenyuan’s terminal, he might find the information he wanted.

While searching, Ye Qingyun threatened Gu Shenyuan, “What’s the harm in letting me look? If you stop me, I’ll think you’re hiding something shady. Maybe you’ve got a secret mistress out there! In that case, I won’t speak to you anymore!”

This threat proved effective on Gu Shenyuan. At least Ye Qingyun was able to search the data on his terminal without resistance.

First, he searched for Pu Tian’s name in Gu Shenyuan’s storage, but it was blank.

Then, he searched for his name, and this time, there was quite a bit of information.

…Did Gu Shenyuan collect everything about him?

Still holding this doubt, Ye Qingyun continued searching. After some effort, he found it.

It was a video labeled number 1. Ye Qingyun clicked on it and saw his face, still somewhat youthful.

It was an excerpt from surveillance footage. Ye Qingyun recognized that at that time, his face was still young, and his eyes were full of fake enthusiasm.

What was he looking at?

Soon, the person he was staring at entered the surveillance frame, and he could see clearly that he had golden hair, a carefree, rogue expression, and a look of fervor. It was obvious who he was.

Ye Qingyun: ‘….’

There was no feeling of affection in his heart, only the thought—Yuck! What a disgusting thing! Ugh, ugh, ugh!

Ye Qingyun could feel Gu Shenyuan’s gaze fixed on him. When he noticed the change in his expression, he became tense.

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“Gu Shenyuan,” Ye Qingyun closed Gu Shenyuan’s terminal, “I have something to tell you.”

“No need to say it,” Gu Shenyuan immediately responded. His expression was a bit stiff, and he didn’t look at Ye Qingyun, instead staring at the armrest of the sofa.

“Get up, let’s eat first.”

Gu Shenyuan wanted to pick Ye Qingyun up. He didn’t want to hear what Ye Qingyun had to say next. It would be best if something could immediately distract Ye Qingyun.

He wasn’t a patient person. If Ye Qingyun was going to tell him that, compared to him, he liked someone else more, he feared he wouldn’t be able to control his emotions.

He wanted to present his best side to Ye Qingyun, but once he said those words, he wasn’t sure what he would do.

“I’m going to say it, don’t try to change the subject,” Ye Qingyun tapped the armrest, insisting.

Gu Shenyuan lowered his gaze. No matter what Ye Qingyun said in a while, he would pretend he didn’t hear it and control his emotions. He couldn’t scare Ye Qingyun again.

No matter what Ye Qingyun said, he would…

Gu Shenyuan heard Ye Qingyun’s voice, filled with certainty:

“I like you. No matter what, I like you the most.”