This answer was exactly what Xie Chang'an expected, but he still felt a moment of sadness.

Ye Jingchen's appearance was indeed a salvation for him; otherwise, he wouldn't have opened his heart.

If he hadn't opened his heart and fallen in love first, the other Xie Chang'an wouldn't have had the chance to emerge.

Rather than saying he was influenced by another Xie Chang'an, it's more accurate to say they influenced each other.

However, Ye Jingchen's stance has always been firm. He has always loved Xie Chang'an, who shared memories with him and grew up with him.

Xie Chang'an is a very proud person, and he disdains being a third party in a relationship.

Therefore, he chose to let go.

“You said before that you woke up here after a nap, so maybe when you wake up you’ll be back in your original world,” Xie Chang’an said to Ye Jingchen.

After Xie Chang'an said that, Ye Jingchen had a premonition that he might leave this place once he fell asleep again.

He wanted to leave, but when he was actually able to leave, he was reluctant to part with Xie Chang'an.

He remembered feeling sorry for Xie Chang'an when he read the novel. Back then, he thought that if possible, he would like to accompany Xie Chang'an for a while.

Even if I can't offer Xie Chang'an any help, as long as I'm not a burden to him, just staying by his side is enough.

Because Xie Chang'an was too lonely.

Even as an outsider reading the book, he had such thoughts. How much more so now that Xie Chang'an is his lover, the person he wants to spend his life with? Facing the Xie Chang'an of the past, does he really want to leave like this?

So what is the significance of his presence here?

"We've known each other for a while now, it's fate. Before you leave, could you stay with me for a little longer?" Xie Chang'an asked in a deep voice.

Ye Jingchen naturally wouldn't refuse such a simple request.

“Okay, I’ll stay with you until I fall asleep,” he said to Xie Chang’an with a smile.

After Ye Jingchen agreed, Xie Chang'an smiled in front of him, but at the same time, Ye Jingchen felt himself being stared at by a familiar, resentful gaze.

He looked in the direction of his gaze, but still couldn't see anything.

However, he knew that Xie Chang'an was there.

"Come on, can't you be a little more generous to yourself? You little lemon!" he said in that direction.

His tone was gentle and indulgent, which made Xie Chang'an feel both envious and bitter, but he didn't show it on his face.

Forcing feelings that don't belong to him is pointless.

"Is there anything I can do with you? Or can I tell you more about your family?" Ye Jingchen asked Xie Chang'an.

He loves to sleep so much that he might fall asleep at any time.

Xie Chang'an has many things he wants to do, but he has too little time. Moreover, some things are useless if he only thinks about them; Ye Jingchen will not cooperate with him, and his other self will not stand idly by.

As for his family, he only needed to know that they were happy in the other world.

"I know my own personality very well, and I'm definitely not an easy person to get along with. Why do you like me?" Xie Chang'an asked, voicing the question that had been bothering him.

He knew himself all too well. How could someone like him be worthy of Ye Jingchen's affection?

Ye Jingchen didn't expect Xie Chang'an to choose to ask this question. Perhaps it wasn't just him who wanted to know, but another Xie Chang'an also wanted to know.

He rejected Xie Chang'an too many times and made him wait too long, so even after they got married, Xie Chang'an always seemed insecure and anxious.

It seems he'll have to answer this question properly this time.

Why do you like Xie Chang'an?

"Putting aside all other external factors, I like you because I can feel your liking for me," Ye Jingchen said to Xie Chang'an.

"Just because I like you?" Xie Chang'an didn't expect to hear such an answer.

He himself felt empty inside because of that answer; how much more painful must his other self feel?

“Yes, whether it’s your looks that appeal to me or your personal charm, these are all external factors to me. What really made me decide to reciprocate your feelings is that your affection for me is very evident,” Ye Jingchen explained.

"What do you mean by 'I'm quite proud of my feelings for you'?" Xie Chang'an asked with some difficulty.

"It is said that love arises without knowing its origin and deepens with time, but that is not true. There are traces to follow when you like someone. Those who say they fall in love at first sight are often just lustful at first sight; those who say they fall in love over time are just weighing the pros and cons."

"When I was very young, I saw people lose themselves for love and become neither human nor ghost, so I have always kept my distance from relationships."

"The premise for me to like someone, reciprocate their feelings, and pour my own feelings into them is that they are worth it."

"I have seen and remembered everything you have done for me. It has accumulated and fermented over time, eventually turning into my love for you."

Ye Jingchen's answer was very pleasing to the ear, but Xie Chang'an was not happy at all.

"According to what you said, if someone else treated you this well, wouldn't you also be moved and reciprocate their feelings?" he asked coldly, his face stern.

His displeasure was written all over his face.

The one who could make such an expression must be his Xie Chang'an.

"If he doesn't look good to me, I won't give him the chance to be nice to me," Ye Jingchen said with a smile.

Xie Chang'an's face darkened. "According to you, you were also attracted to my appearance, didn't you?"

“If he’s as stupid as a pig and has absolutely no chemistry with me, I won’t give him a chance,” Ye Jingchen continued.

Xie Chang'an's expression finally looked less unpleasant.

"In the end, you just see me as useful," he muttered to himself.

"If a person cannot uphold the virtues of filial piety, brotherly love, loyalty, trustworthiness, propriety, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame, I will not be friends with him, let alone like him," Ye Jingchen continued.

"I...I'm not as good as you say..." Xie Chang'an looked intently at Ye Jingchen, her expression somewhat shy.

It's rare to see Xie Chang'an so shy!

"You may not be perfect, but in my heart, you are just that good!" Ye Jingchen continued to say sweet words.