Chapter 128 Yu Li's Side Story: The Grand Finale

When Zhong Li woke up and saw Jiang Yu by the bedside, the fear of losing her overcame everything, and Zhong Li could no longer help but rush into her arms.

After that, Zhong Li pretended to have forgotten everyone and clung to Jiang Yu every day, which led Jiang Yu to move into the Zhong family home.

Jiang Yu showed great patience with Zhong Li, enjoying her dependence on her, hoping she would remember yet not wanting her to remember.

Seeing her daughter clinging to Jiang Yu every day was unbearable for Zhong's mother. She felt that their relationship wasn't like that of good friends, but more like that of a couple having a falling out. Once she had this thought, Zhong's mother couldn't stop thinking about it.

Considering that the Gu family wedding was already over, and that Zhong Li often spent time with Gu Yushu, perhaps influenced by her, Zhong's mother had actually come to accept homosexuality after spending time with her daughter recently. However, she also knew how difficult this path was. More than anything, Zhong's mother hoped that her daughter could find happiness and fulfillment.

Zhong's mother was thinking of arranging another blind date for Zhong Li, so that she could get to know more boys and maybe those strange feelings would disappear.

After realizing her mother's thoughts, Zhong Li chose a day when Jiang Yu was not around to confess to her parents.

"Dad, Mom, I don't want to go on any more blind dates. I love Jiang Yu, and she's the one I want to spend my life with," Zhong Li said, kneeling upright in front of her parents, her voice trembling.

Zhong's mother's anxiety finally died down. Her Ah Li really did like that girl named Jiang Yu. You can't lie about the eyes when you love someone.

Mother Zhong lowered her hand gently from its high position, her eyes brimming with tears, "Ali, Mom... Mom... was worried about you..."

Zhong Li grasped her mother's hand, her words earnest, "Mom, I haven't lost my memory. Everything I've done is because I want to keep Xiaoyu by my side. Mom, I know what I truly want. Life without Jiang Yu is as barren as a desert, stretching endlessly into the distance..."

The expression on Zhong's well-maintained face gradually crumbled. "Ali, I can bless you, but what about others? Don't you care about what others think?"

Zhong Li looked up at her mother, her eyes filled with an unprecedented determination. "Mom, my world is small. My lover, family, and friends—how could I possibly care what others think? Having you all by my side is enough..."

Mr. Zhong sighed, put his arm around Mrs. Zhong's shoulder, and comforted her gently, "Honey, let's just consider it as raising another daughter! Ah Li has always been a sensible child. She almost lost her life for that girl, so why should we stop her? Ah Li is our life too!"

After all these days, Mr. Zhong had long seen through his daughter's intentions. The amnesia was just an excuse to stay by the girl's side.

Zhong's mother buried her face in Zhong's father's shoulder and sobbed. She loved Ali and naturally wanted her to be happy. She would try to accept it; this path was already so difficult, and her family shouldn't be an obstacle.

...

Zhong Li took Jiang Yu with her wherever she went. The longer she pretended to have amnesia, the less Zhong Li dared to tell her. She was afraid that if she told her, Jiang Yu would immediately leave. But she didn't see the disappointment in Jiang Yu's eyes after each hope.

On Christmas Day, Zhong Li took Jiang Yu out to eat. After the meal, Jiang Yu suddenly said that she had left some things at home and wanted to go back to get them.

The two arrived at their front door, and Zhong Li naturally entered the password and went inside.

Jiang Yu stood quietly at the doorway, as if time had stood still. The dim light from the doorway flickered, making her face indistinct and elusive.

"Ah Li..." Her voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, but it echoed in the silent air.

Zhong Li turned around at the sound, her eyes sparkling with joy. However, when she saw the expression on Jiang Yu's face, her joy vanished instantly, replaced by confusion and unease.

"Xiaoyu, come in quickly? Is there something you forgot? I can get it for you." Zhong Li's tone was concerned, but it also revealed a strange tension.

Jiang Yu took a deep breath, slowly raised her head, fixed her gaze on Zhong Li, and asked calmly, "Didn't you have amnesia? How do you still remember my house's password?"

These words were like a sharp sword, piercing through the fragile facade between them. Zhong Li's face turned pale, her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to explain something, but didn't know where to begin.

A heavy silence filled the air, so heavy it was suffocating.

Zhong Li stood there, rooted to the spot, her mouth agape as if she wanted to say something, but she couldn't find a better excuse.

Jiang Yu remained calm and said confidently, "You have not lost your memory."

Zhong Li took two steps toward Jiang Yu, her eyelids drooping to hide the fear in her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling, like a puppy afraid of being abandoned by its owner.

"Xiao Yu'er, I really know I was wrong, please forgive me, okay..." Zhong Li said as she carefully moved closer to Jiang Yu, staring intently at her with her pleading and pitiful eyes, looking exactly like a wronged child.

"I wasn't brave enough before; I was timid and cowardly, and I hurt you in the name of love. But believe me, it won't happen again. I will treat you well; you're all I see and feel. Can you give me another chance?"

Zhong Li hooked her little finger around Jiang Yu's middle finger and gently shook it.

Before Jiang Yu could speak, Zhong Li hurriedly added, "My parents have already agreed, so these problems don't exist. Also... baby, please forgive me."

Zhong Li carefully pulled her into his arms, and Jiang Yu felt inexplicably wronged. Why was it that she was the one who said she wanted to be together, and why was she the one who said she wanted to break up? Just because she was the one who said she loved him first?

Jiang Yu tiptoed, leaning slightly forward, a glint of cunning and determination in her eyes. She suddenly opened her mouth and bit down hard on Zhong Li's lips. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and the surrounding air became unusually tense.

Jiang Yu bit down hard on Zhong Li's lips, grinding and twisting them relentlessly, as if trying to vent all her anger and resentment. Zhong Li was stunned by this sudden action; she stood frozen in place, a surge of joy welling up inside her.

Gradually, a faint smell of blood filled the air. Jiang Yu finally released her grip, her eyes revealing a mixture of satisfaction and defiance as she said fiercely to Zhong Li, "This is your punishment! If you make the same mistake again, I'll bite you to death!"

“Okay,” Zhong Li replied obediently.

"Come in!" Jiang Yu hooked her arm around Zhong Li's and led her home. "To make it up to me..."

"Hmm..."

Their lips were captured again, and they tugged at each other's clothes, reluctant to part, as they walked towards the room. The night was alluring, and inside, the two felt a joy at having regained what they had lost, and a sense of peace that came from a settled life. Ultimately, they would never easily say goodbye again…

"Little Yu'er, I love you."

"Ah Li, I love you too."

This barren and desolate life can only blossom into vibrant flowers when you walk through it with the one you love.