A flicker of panic crossed Jianming's eyes, and he hurriedly asked:

"What do you mean you won't live much longer? You're living just fine!"

Liu Manyun gave a bitter smile and said, "Just think of me as being sick, with an incurable disease."

"I like you because of your looks, and I want to date you to make my life more complete. If you like me even a little bit, please help me fulfill my dream!"

"I know this is a form of exploitation for you, but it's okay if you don't agree!"

Jianming's brows furrowed deeply: "If I don't agree, are you going to find someone else?"

Liu Manyun shrugged: "Maybe! There are so many handsome men in the world, but I'm not going to go and mess with anyone just because they're good-looking. That would be too casual."

Jianming remained silent for a long time.

Liu Manyun grew impatient: "Give me a straight answer, whether you agree or not!"

Jianming pursed his lips and said, "Let me think about it!"

Liu Manyun: "Okay! Then you go back first, and be careful on the road!"

After leaving the hotel, Jianming's furrowed brows never relaxed.

He had only known Liu Manyun for a few days. It would be a lie to say he liked her a lot, but it would be impossible for him not to be moved at all.

Who wouldn't like a kind, lively, and pretty girl!

But more than liking, Jianming felt heartache.

It's clear that Liu Manyun desperately wants to live, and she tries her best to be happy every day, but fate doesn't seem to favor her.

She was only in her early twenties, and her life was about to end. No one would be willing to accept that.

Jianming sat in the car, feeling increasingly frustrated.

He desperately wanted to know what illness Liu Manyun had, and the only person he could ask now was Lu Qing.

In his anxiety, Jianming didn't even bother to check the time and made a phone call immediately.

Lu Qing and Gu Xicheng were awakened from their sleep by the ringing of their cell phones.

Upon seeing that it was Jianming calling, the two assumed there had been a major breakthrough in the case and quickly answered the call.

"Hey! Captain Jane, have you made a discovery?"

Jianming: "Um... no, I wanted to ask about Liu Manyun's situation. She told me she doesn't have much time left. Can you tell me what happened?"

Lu Qing's brows furrowed deeply:

"Did she tell you herself that she doesn't have much time left?"

Lu Qing knew that Liu Manyun's health was not good, and the gods had said that she could only live until her time to die, but she never knew how long that time limit was, and she didn't dare to ask.

This was the first time Liu Manyun had revealed her secret to someone else, and it was also the first time she had admitted that she wouldn't live much longer.

Although she already knew, Lu Qing still couldn't help but feel heartbroken when she heard it.

Seeing the silence on the other end, Jianming suddenly realized that he might have asked the wrong person, and quickly added:

"Well... she was just saying it casually, she might have been joking!"

"I'm not joking!" Lu Qing composed himself and asked:

Did Manyun tell you that she likes you?

Jianming paused for a moment before answering, "Yes!"

"So what do you think?" Lu Qing asked.

Jianming: "I don't know, I haven't agreed to her yet."

Lu Qing: "Is it because you don't like it, or are you afraid it won't work out?"

Jianming didn't answer, but both reasons probably apply to him to some extent!

"I want to know why she's like this? Is there no way to save her?" Jianming's voice was choked with emotion.

"Jianming, I want to save her even more than you do!"

Tears welled up in Lu Qing's eyes, which she wiped away. Then she told Jian Ming what she knew.

"That's all I know. If you want to know more specific details, you can ask her, but she may not tell you."

Jianming lowered his head and said, "Okay! I understand!"

"I will seriously consider whether or not to agree. In any case, I will give her an answer."

"Okay!" Lu Qing responded.

After pressing the hang-up button, Lu Qing couldn't help but hug Gu Xicheng and burst into tears.

She didn't know exactly how long Liu Manyun meant by not living much longer, but she had a feeling it wouldn't be more than a year.

Gu Xicheng comforted Lu Qing for a long time before she gradually stopped crying.

Lu Qing didn't sleep well in the middle of the night, so when she went out the next day, her eyes were bloodshot.

When she saw Liu Manyun after leaving the room, she almost couldn't hold back her tears again.

"Idol, what's wrong?" Liu Manyun stepped forward and pulled Lu Qing.

Seeing her red eyes, Liu Manyun knew after a moment's thought that something must have happened last night.

The most likely explanation is that Jianming couldn't control his eating.

Thinking of this, Liu Manyun couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

She told Jianming the truth because she didn't want to lie to him, but she didn't expect him to turn around and tell Lu Qing.

This is her most cherished idol!

"Idol, don't listen to Jianming's nonsense, I'm fine!" Liu Manyun quickly explained.

Lu Qing forced back her sorrow and said:

"Okay! I know, let's go downstairs for dinner!"

Liu Manyun knew she couldn't hide it anymore, so she sighed and said:

"Idol, actually I still have a while to live, but I don't know when that time will come, and neither does my brother."

"So I might live for a year, two years, or even many, many years. When that time really comes, it's not too late for you to cry for me!"

I still prefer seeing you smile!

Liu Manyun manually lifted the corners of Lu Qing's mouth:

"Hehe! My idol looks so handsome when he smiles!"

"Let's go eat, I'm starving!"

Liu Manyun pulled Lu Qing toward the restaurant, and Gu Xicheng followed.

After breakfast, the three of them went to the Investigation Bureau.

As soon as Liu Manyun saw Jianming, she stepped forward and grabbed him:

"Idol, I have something to say to Captain Jane, you guys go in first!"

"good!"

After Lu Qing and Gu Xicheng left, Liu Manyun grabbed Jian Ming by the collar and said through gritted teeth:

"Who told you to tell my idol about me?!"

"Do you know that my idol cried all night? Look how red her eyes are!"

"Jianming, let me tell you, although I like you, in my heart, my idol comes first!"

Jianming knew he had made a mistake, but he didn't argue and let Liu Manyun tug at his clothes.

"I didn't mean to! I just wanted to know why you..."

Jianming sighed and frowned, saying:

"Actually, she had already figured it out and knew some of the reasons, and she told me everything."

Liu Manyun's gaze tightened slightly, then she released Jian Ming:

"Forget it! My idol will find out sooner or later anyway. Let her prepare in advance so she won't feel so sad and guilty then."

"Self-blame? Is this related to Lu Qing?" Jian Ming keenly caught the key words in Liu Manyun's words.

"What's it to you!" Liu Manyun glared at him.

"If you dare to talk nonsense in front of my idol, don't blame me for being rude!"

Jianming chuckled softly, "How can you be rude to me?"

"Don't look down on me! I'm still a disciple of the Heavenly Mystery Sect!"

Liu Manyun was waving her fist when Jian Ming grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms.

"Liu Manyun, I promise to be with you!"

"But not because I pity you, but because I really do like you a little bit!"