You said you hated men, why are your eyes now full of love?-Chapter 92 - You and I Are One

The bus's characteristic low rumble grew louder as it approached its destination, eventually coming to a steady stop. The arrival announcement echoed inside the bus.

Ruan Qingqing stepped down onto the platform made of worn green stone slabs and walked towards home under the evening sky.

"Why not merge our memories? Once you can control the power of complete transformation, you can do anything you want, including… getting him~"

The rusted, old street lamp leaned to one side and cast a dim, yellow light. She did not respond to the voice echoing in her mind.

"He's about to leave Tianhua City soon. By then, the distance between you two will only grow."

The consciousness within her murmured.

"Although you're his only friend right now, who's to say he won't meet more compatible friends in his new environment?"

"When that time comes, he probably won't even remember who you are."

"So, merge our memories. This opportunity only comes once."

Ruan Qingqing remained silent as she continued to climb the stairs alone. Sensing her determination, the consciousness within her ceased its persuasion. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

This version of me is still too naive. I'll refuse to turn back until I hit a wall. I need to see him fly away with my own eyes to feel the pain.

"Tsk. Such a stubborn little mule."

She remained quiet and continued to observe.

Taking out the key, she pushed open the peeling iron door in front of her. The creaking sound of the hinges was particularly clear in the dim, narrow hallway.

She should have just washed up and gone to bed as usual, but she noticed that the light in the living room was on. Puzzled, she noticed a stranger sitting at the dining table.

When she glanced over, the man raised his hand and smiled gently.

"Good evening, Ruan."

Ruan Qingqing's face turned cold. "Who are you?"

Noticing the alertness in the girl's eyes, Shen Sijin's mouth drooped in feigned sadness.

"How heartbreaking. After all these days teaching at Yulan, Ruan doesn't have the slightest impression of me."

Ruan Qingqing was not the naive type of girl who would let her guard down around a stranger who had broken into her home just because he said a few nice things. She grabbed the door frame with one hand and kept her eyes fixed on him, ready to respond to any potential danger.

"I don't care who you are. Leave my house immediately."

Seeing the girl in this state, Shen Sijin sighed.

"As expected, the only man you see is Ji Mu."

Of all people, you had to choose that mysterious creature.

Because of him, I had to come to this small city with caution and execute my plans carefully, afraid of being discovered.

Shen Sijin gathered his scattered thoughts and refocused on the main course in front of him.

"Ruan, it's fine if you don't recognize me, but you should know who this person is, right?"

As he spoke, he clapped his hands. Several tall, thin figures wearing masks stepped out of the room one by one. When Ruan Qingqing saw the hostage they were holding, her pupils contracted violently, and her calm facade shattered as an anxious, shocked expression spread across her face.

"Mom!"

That night.

Having lost several games in a row, Ji Mu went downstairs to find something to eat and ease his frustration.

Ji Mu chose a barbecue stall and stood waiting patiently. The charcoal in the grill crackled and occasionally sent sparks flying. The aroma of fresh meat skewers sizzling and dripping with oil wafted into his nostrils, making his mouth water.

He sniffed eagerly, anticipating the luxurious barbecue set he had spent a hundred yuan on.

"Boss, I've already paid..."

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[Please note: The final plot node is beginning!]

A piercing noise exploded in his mind like an electric current, buzzing incessantly through his eardrums and nerves.

Final...plot node?!

Patting his head and muttering these words, Ji Mu's expression suddenly changed. Without waiting for a reminder from the system, he turned and ran out without a second thought.

The barbecue stall owner, grilling behind him, shouted to remind him.

"Hey, young man! Aren't you going to take your skewers?"

Ji Mu didn't have time to stop and answer, and soon, he was just a figure running farther and farther away.

He scanned the area and spotted a taxi that had just dropped off a passenger. In a flash, he opened the door and got in. He scanned the QR code on his phone, transferred two hundred yuan instantly, and gave the driver the address.

"Driver, go to the South District quickly!"

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"Don't act rashly, Ruan."

Seeing the faint red glint in the girl's pupils, Shen Sijin remained unperturbed. Instead, he crossed his legs leisurely.

"Otherwise, I can't guarantee your mother won't get hurt."

The men under his command held blades to Ruan Chuyao's throat, silently threatening her. The atmosphere became tense and oppressive.

Not far away, Ruan Qingqing stood, her eyes locked on their every move. Her clenched fists trembled from the excessive force.

"Ruan, I know you're a demihuman. I've also experienced the terrifying power of your kind, but..." His voice trailed off, and Shen Sijin asked with a confident smile, "Having just undergone a transformation on a full moon night, you can't control that power now, can you?"

The girl's lips pressed into a straight line. Despite the turbulent mix of anger and tension in her chest, she tried to calm down and think of a strategy.

"Qingqing…"

Ruan Chuyao, who was being held hostage, looked pale. Despite the blade at her throat, she managed to speak weakly to the girl.

"Quick… run…"

Ruan Qingqing's heart tightened. "Mom…"

Shen Sijin frowned.

"Tsk. I can't let her ruin my plans."

He got up and walked over to Ruan Chuyao. His gaze swept over the woman's face, worn by the ravages of time. He shook his head and sighed.

"The cherished princess of one of the top aristocratic families in the capital has willingly squeezed into this shabby little house for ten years. Even I, your nephew, can't bear to see it."

"Truly pitiful, don't you think, my dear aunt?"

Nephew?

Hearing him reveal his identity caused waves of turmoil to surge in Ruan Qingqing's heart.

Strange. Why don't I remember him?

If there really is a connection, then why did they kidnap Mom?

"There's nothing strange about it," explained the consciousness from her past life.

"Shen Sijin's real name is Ruan Sijin. He is the biological son of the man who killed your father and forced your mother and me to live in exile."

Killed... Father.

Ruan Qingqing's mind wavered. The painful memories buried deep within her, like ancient tombstones weathered by time, began to reveal their deeply etched scars as the surface dirt gradually peeled away.

The voice grew colder bit by bit, concealing hysterical madness beneath its seemingly calm exterior.

"Everyone before you deserves to die."

Kill them all, okay?

"In the previous life, your mother was killed by this group of people."

The tone of the past-life consciousness gradually sank, like invisible threads wrapping around and enticing the rational mind into confusion.

"So accept the memories, idiot. Only then will everything you cherish not disappear before your eyes."

"You and I… are the same person."

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