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"How could I not be here?" Hanging the clothes she was holding on the back of the chair, Lu Shiyao sat down on the edge of the bed and pointed to the chair. "I just took Xinlan and the others there."

Ji Xueyan straightened her clothes and sat down, nodding, her gaze unconsciously shifting to the unconscious man: "What did Uncle and Aunt say?"

"It's a long story, but anyway, we managed to get away with it with that guy's help."

"That's good."

Lu Shiyao raised an eyebrow: "However, I actually feel quite lonely now that Alpha is gone."

"After all, we've spent so much time together, but there's nothing we can do. They don't belong to this world."

“I know.” Taking a deep breath and shaking her head, Lu Shiyao rested her chin on her hand and looked at Chen Yu. “Sometimes, I really wish it was me lying there.”

Ji Xueyan frowned slightly: "Don't say things like that anymore. It's his wish to help you get back to health."

"Well, I was just saying." Lu Shiyao waved her hand, letting her long hair fall behind her. "I won't waste his feelings."

She paused, then smiled wryly, "President, it's not that he doesn't want to make a wish for you, but..."

"Alright, I can tell what's important." Ji Xueyan stood up. "Okay, I just came to take a look. Once I've seen it, I should go back."

"Speaking of which, President, you're taking the entrance exam now, aren't you?"

"You'll be one next year too."

“And him.” Lu Shiyao pointed to the hospital bed.

"Will he wake up next year?" Ji Xueyan looked out the window. "Hopefully, this isn't a lie."

……

As July arrived, the sun began to show its power, sending waves of heat rolling down the streets.

"It's so hot." A complaint came from the doorway, accompanied by the tinkling of a bell.

The girl with the neat short hair raised her right hand and fanned her cheek: "I'm finally alive."

"It can't be that exaggerated, can it?" the boy who came in behind her said with a wry smile.

Aren't you hot?

"good?"

"Tsk, I hate these ambiguous answers."

The cool air from the air conditioner dispelled much of the heat, and the two walked into the store.

Having overheard their conversation, Wang Hao came out and said, "Why aren't you two hurrying up?"

"Oh, you're here." Chen Yu raised his hand in response, and then took his sister's hand. "Let's go."

Lu Shiyao turned her face away and snorted softly, but did not break free.

Wang Hao, grinning slyly, led the two into a private room.

"Congratulations!" The two were startled by the incessant sound of firecrackers as soon as they stepped into the room.

Everyone in the room, including Wang Hao, offered their congratulations in unison.

Chen Yu, on behalf of the delegation, expressed his gratitude to each and every one of them.

Sister Lian walked up to Lu Shiyao in her high heels and hugged her tightly: "It's been so long, little Shiyao, I've missed you so much."

With her face buried in the mountain peak, Lu Shiyao could only let out muffled groans.

Chen Yu's expression was subtle, and he tactfully moved aside.

After tormenting her for a while, Sister Lian finally released her with satisfaction: "Alright, I have things to do. You can do whatever you want today, I'll cover all the expenses."

"Let's toast Sister Lian." Ji Xueyan took the lead in raising her glass.

"Let me make this clear first: if a guy drinks too much, we're not responsible for taking him home."

Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, Sister Lian walked out of the room.

The absence of the only elder member made the atmosphere even more lively.

Ji Xueyan raised her glass to Chen Yu and the other person, saying, "Congratulations! Starting next semester, we'll be alumni of the same university!"

She grinned mischievously: "Come on, call me 'senior' twice."

Without hesitation, Lu Shiyao put on a bright smile and said, "Senior."

Just as everyone was wondering why she had suddenly become so agreeable, Lu Shiyao nudged someone next to her with her elbow: "Speak up."

Chen Yu was reluctant, but he still said in a low voice, "Senior."

Ji Xueyan's eyes twitched twice: "Stop, so you were waiting for me here."

Lu Shiyao's smile remained unchanged: "Brother, you need to be careful, beware of fire, theft, and your senior sister."

“That’s my senior brother,” Wang Hao replied, immediately receiving a stinging glare from Lu Shiyao.

“I feel like I’m being glared at.” He leaned closer to Mi Xinlan beside him.

The other person rolled their eyes: "Serves you right."

"Wow, I'm so sad. You're family and you won't help me."

Mi Xinlan's cheeks immediately turned bright red.

"Wow, someone's showing off their love!" Camilla exclaimed.

"President, please drink less." Ji Chen tried to take the wine glass from her hand.

"I've told you so many times to change how I address you. Now, right now, think of a nickname for me."

"There are so many people."

Gu Man rested her chin on her hand, a meaningful smile playing on her lips: "How youthful it is."

“That’s true.” Tao Xusheng pushed up his glasses.

"You two, stop putting on airs." Luo Lingxiao pointed at them.

After a period of noise and commotion, the atmosphere reached its climax when Cheng Ning, Gu Lan, Bai Xin, and others arrived.

"Xiao Yao, let's keep in touch." Cheng Ning hugged Lu Shiyao, who was sitting next to Ji Xueyan.

"Don't worry, I'll come see you whenever I have a holiday."

"Hey, did you prepare a congratulatory gift for me?" Gu Lan spread her palms out to Chen Yu.

He handed over the prepared ornament.

"Although it's shabby, I'll accept it reluctantly if it's for you." With that, she turned and sat down next to Bai Xin.

Immersed in the lively atmosphere, Chen Yu, though not drinking, was somewhat drunk. He got up and quietly left the room to wash his face.

"Congratulations."

Hearing the sound, he looked up. In the mirror, Ji Xueyan was standing behind him, her right index finger twirling the end of her long hair.

"Yes, thank you."

"Not planning to dye it?"

Ji Xueyan pointed to the bangs above her eyebrows.

Chen Yu understood and looked at himself in the mirror. Among his full head of black hair, the small patch of white hair on his forehead stood out starkly.

"I don't want to dye it," he shook his head with a wry smile. "Isn't this the only trace that proves we fought for it?"

"No, not really." Ji Xueyan walked to his side and showed him the pictures on her phone.

"This is……"

In the picture, a baby is sleeping peacefully.

"Pang Fei's parents adopted her."

"Why are you showing me this? Wait..."

"You guessed it? She's the reincarnation of Pang Fei." Ji Xueyan smiled. "Although that 'god' can't resurrect people, he can bring them back to life in this way."

After a long silence, Chen Yu looked over with a complicated expression: "You should think about yourself."

Ji Xueyan shrugged: "This is my biggest wish. Although it can't erase your painful memories, at least... you won't blame yourself anymore."

Chen Yu covered his cheek with his hand: "Thank you, I want to go outside for some fresh air."

Without revealing what kind of wind he wanted to get out into the scorching sun, Ji Xueyan nodded and stepped aside.

Once Chen Yu disappeared, she turned and looked around the corner: "Aren't you coming out?"

"How did you find out?" Lu Shiyao walked out reluctantly.

"I guessed it."

"You really saw right through me."

So what do you want to say to me?

After gathering her thoughts, Lu Shiyao took a deep breath and said, "I've told my parents the truth—although it seems like my mom has always known."

"The results of it?"

"Dad yelled at him, honestly, it was clearly my fault."

"Get to the point and tell me the result."

Lu Shiyao tilted her head: "We're finally on the same starting line now."

"I won't lose."

"These are my lines."

"You got a haircut? That really suits your personality. You're not going to keep up the act anymore?"

"You've actually grown your hair out," Lu Shiyao retorted. "Be careful you don't turn into a woman with too much resentment."

"Don't bother with that." Ji Xueyan glared back.

The life-or-death battle is over, but another war seems to be just beginning.

The sudden ringing of the phone broke the tension between the two, and Lu Shiyao frowned as she took out her phone.

Then his expression suddenly turned ugly.