Chapter 598: Fusion of Two Consciousnesses, Chi Yu Returns

He would never hate Gu Yuan, never.

Even if she took a sharp knife and stabbed it right into his heart, he would not hate her.

...

In Ancient Water Village, during those days when Quan Jin and Chi Yu’s consciousness had not yet merged, he repeatedly switched between the identities of Quan Jin and Chi Yu. When he became Chi Yu, he knew everything, but once he switched back to Quan Jin, he couldn’t remember anything that had happened.

He was tentatively and cautiously trying to perceive everything at the moment.

He had really returned.

When he realized that his return would not last long, that he would still fall into slumber after his consciousness faded, he was afraid of such a situation and even more afraid that Gu Yuan would find out.

He dared not tell her he had returned.

If she found out he had returned, would she be ruthless enough to send him away again at all costs?

She would!

Look, he was so certain.

But why was he willing to say it out loud now?

Because the despair of being swallowed by that huge black hole during his unconscious slumber made him think she had sent him away once again. But when he woke up, he realized that everything in the dream was just a portent, nothing had happened yet.

She would always find out.

Waiting to be discovered by her, when one day she catches him off guard, that scene in Sydney would replay itself. It would be too cruel, so why not say it himself?

He fought hard to integrate, wanting to merge with Quan Jin, and not fall into such slumber repeatedly.

Finally, the two consciousnesses merged again.

No longer separate entities, but returned to being one; he was Chi Yu, and also Quan Jin. They were one person.

He had truly returned.

...

The night was a sleepless one for Gu Yuan.

She was nestled in Chi Yu’s arms, his hand resting on her waist. Even a simple turn would make him instinctively tighten his hold on her, afraid she might disappear. Her head rested on his chest, sometimes looking out at the moonlight, sometimes turning to see Chi Yu’s sleeping face.

He would wake abruptly.

Unsure if it was fear of her leaving or fear that she would push him into the abyss again while he was unguarded.

Gu Yuan wanted to comfort him many times, saying it wouldn’t happen again, never again.

But the words got stuck in her throat, she couldn’t bring herself to say them.

Promises aren’t just for saying. Besides, she no longer had the right to make such promises. She needed to act, to put him at ease, so he wouldn’t wake abruptly, and no longer have despair or disappointment in his eyes.

As dawn broke and the horizon turned pale, it promised a good day ahead.

When Chi Yu awoke, there was still no one beside him.

He knew when she left last night; he remained awake as she did, knowing everything she did.

Did she think he was asleep and stayed up all night devising a better trick to send him away?

Ah, Gu Yuan, you’re really expending effort.

Actually, there’s no need for you to send me away, as long as I decide, I would leave you forever, never meddling in your world again.

...

The hospital room was the best VIP room available. After rising, Chi Yu went to the bathroom, and after about ten minutes, he came out and unexpectedly saw Gu Yuan standing outside.

She looked a bit anxious, but seeing him come out, she calmed down a bit and immediately asked, "What were you doing in there?"

Seeing Gu Yuan, Chi Yu’s surprise was brief; with a calm expression he replied, "In the bathroom, what else could I be doing."

Gu Yuan explained, "I meant..."

Chi Yu interrupted her, "Have you already decided on a new plan?"

Gu Yuan was stunned, not understanding his question: "What?"

Chi Yu brushed past her, walked to the bed, and sat down. Turning around, Gu Yuan’s eyes met his. His expression remained indifferent, yet the corners of his mouth deliberately curved up into a smile, as he said to her, "This time, have you already thought of how to make me leave? Or have you decided on a way to trick me into going to Sydney?"

Gu Yuan: "..."

She had heard this saying years ago: Even if an unforgivable criminal reforms, no one would believe they would do good. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Given the current situation, Chi Yu’s suspicion of her wanting to send him away seemed perfectly sensible.

"I..."

Before she could say anything, Chi Yu’s indifferent voice interrupted: "Gu Yuan, if you still want to redo what you did in the past, you needn’t trouble yourself, you don’t even need to personally do it. I would disappear myself."

"I..."

Again, her words were cut off by Chi Yu’s cold voice: "Do you know how I came back this time? Because of consciousness, because of the urgent desire to return to see you." His voice was filled with a self-deprecating chuckle, "In that place, Ancient Water Village, every inch of land holds significant memories for me. They say scenery evokes sentiments, but to me, the scenery helped break through, allowing my consciousness to return."

Gu Yuan calmly looked at the not-so-calm Chi Yu.

In such circumstances, no matter what he said, she had no reason to refute.

But there was one thing she needed to remind him of. She walked over to him, facing his indifferent expression: "Let’s negotiate. Could you please not always interrupt me when I speak? You’ve said so much, and I only got to say one word. Could you let me say a few more words?"

Chi Yu thought she was going to say something else and was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

Then, he looked up, his gaze bewildered, staring at Gu Yuan.