Chapter 64 Chapter 64 So... kissing him is like this...

The black car drove smoothly into the Yu Mansion. Yu's parents, who had already received the news, and Xizhi, who couldn't wait to rush out with his short legs, were already waiting at the door.

The car door opened, Yu Sixie got out first, then stretched out his hand very naturally, lightly supported Xitong's arm, and led her out of the car.

His movements were considerate and restrained, maintaining just the right distance to give her the greatest sense of security.

Xitong looked at the grand yet warm mansion in front of her, and at the strangers at the door who had obvious anticipation in their eyes but were carefully hiding it for fear of startling her.

Especially the little boy with sparkling eyes and delicate features, who was looking at her timidly and longingly...

Xitong's heart was beating fast, and an extremely complicated emotion surged in her heart - strange, confused, but with a vague sense of belonging.

At this moment, Yu Sixie's assistant stepped forward quickly and reported a piece of news in a low but clear voice.

"Mr. Yu, the joint investigation team from Huashan Hospital has just released its final announcement. It was determined that the patient who tragically passed away deliberately concealed crucial medical history and provided false health information in order to meet the project's inclusion criteria, leading to the subsequent tragedy. The project's procedures and medications were fully compliant, and there was no negligence."

The assistant paused, a barely perceptible hint of excitement in his tone.

"Furthermore, precisely because this case is so unique, subsequent data feedback and pathological research have achieved breakthrough progress! The project led by President Xi has not only completely cleared the stigma, but has also achieved tremendous success far exceeding expectations! I just received notification that the project's results have caused a sensation in the industry, and can be said to have provided a new direction and hope for treatment in related fields worldwide!"

This news, like the sun shining through the clouds, instantly dispelled the last shroud of haze in Yu Sixie's heart.

This means that Xitong not only cleared his grievances, but also achieved an unimaginable great achievement!

However, the person who had lost his memory just stood there in a daze, not knowing how to react for a moment.

But inexplicably, she felt a warm current rushing to her eyes, which was the excitement of being recognized for her efforts, even though she had no memory of it.

Yu Sixie looked down at Xi Tong, his eyes gentle and full of pride: "Look, Xiao Xi, you have been doing amazing things."

He gently put his arm around her shoulders, and this time, Xitong did not dodge.

Facing his parents and Xizhi, Yu Sixie showed the first truly relaxed smile he had seen in these days: "Dad, Mom, Xiaozhi, we're home."

At this moment, the meaning of going home becomes more complete and heavy.

Xitong's lost memories include not only those confusing emotions, but also the career she fought for and shone brightly.

…

Xitong's return made everyone in the Yu family feel relieved, but it was also followed by a more complicated and cautious atmosphere.

Yu's father and mother did not show any complaints or dissatisfaction because of Xitong's amnesia. Instead, they turned their relief and heartache at regaining her memory into more meticulous care.

"Xiao Xi, come and try this. It's your favorite sweet and sour pork ribs. Aunt Liu made it especially for you."

"Is the room heated enough? Do you want another blanket?"

"Want to go out for a walk? Let Sixie accompany you, or let Auntie go for a walk with you?"

Their love was like a warm tide, silently enveloping Xitong, trying to fill the gaps in her memory with the warmth of the moment. For fear of disturbing her, they never mentioned the heavy past.

This attitude, almost like protecting a treasure, made Xitong feel a precious sense of security in an unfamiliar environment.

However, an unavoidable question soon came to the table: Should Xitong be taken to receive systematic treatment and try to restore his memory?

After dinner, the family drank tea in the living room. The atmosphere seemed warm, but it was filled with hesitation and consideration.

Father Yu pondered for a long time before speaking first, his tone calm and pragmatic: "In my opinion, perhaps... there's no need to rush to recover. Xiaoxi has had a hard time these past few years."

He paused, his eyes filled with the pity of an elder. "After her parents passed away suddenly, she ran the company alone and later gave birth to Xiaozhi... It was too hard. Now she has forgotten it. Being able to live a relaxed and happy life like this is not necessarily a blessing. It would be great if we could take good care of her and let her start over."

Upon hearing this, Yu's mother's eyes reddened slightly. She held Xi Tong's hand and patted it gently, "Yes, every time I think of all the hardships Xiao Xi has gone through, my heart aches. Now that she's quiet and smiling, I'm just... I'm afraid she'll feel bad again if she remembers it."

Her attitude is more inclined to protect, and she would rather Xitong forget the pain forever and let them provide her with a worry-free sky.

Xizhi still hugged Xitong's little blanket, snuggled up to her mother, and whispered, "Mom is doing well now... I'm happy when Mom smiles."

In his world, his mother's happiness comes first, and whether he remembers the past or not doesn't seem to be that important.

Yu Sixie listened silently, his eyes always fixed on Xitong, emotions surging in his deep eyes.

More than anyone else, he longed for her to remember their love for each other and their home.

But at the same time, he knew better than anyone the pain she had swallowed alone.

The father's rationality, the mother's reluctance, and the son's innocence all point in the same direction - maintaining the status quo may be better for her.

Throughout the discussion, everyone was full of goodwill, and they all started from the perspective of "what's good for Xitong", carefully weighing the pros and cons, fearing that she would be hurt in the slightest.

However, all of them overlooked a core issue:

What does Xitong think?

She sat there quietly, listening to her closest relatives discussing her life and planning her future, but it seemed as if they were discussing a third person who had nothing to do with her.

What exactly were those past events that they said were so painful that they would rather forget?

Isn’t there a sense of accomplishment from struggle mixed in with those pains?

Isn’t there the joy of giving birth to a new life?

Are there no sweet moments of falling in love with your lover?

They defined those memories for her as "heavy" and "best forgotten."

They felt sorry for her and loved her, but they also invisibly and in a gentle way deprived her of the right to judge and choose her own life.

She is like an object that is carefully cared for but also invisibly imprisoned. Her past, her feelings, and her future path are all repeatedly examined with a magnifying glass by the people who love her, and decisions are made on their behalf.

Xitong raised her head, her eyes slowly sweeping over everyone present. Her voice was soft, yet it spoke with an undeniable clarity:

"But...was the life that followed really...all suffering?"

"Among those things you think I should forget...is there anything...even a little bit, that I don't want to forget?"

"Have you... asked me?"

The living room suddenly became quiet.

You can hear a pin drop.

Yu's father and mother were stunned, Yu Sixie's pupils shrank slightly, and even Xizhi felt the change in the atmosphere and blinked nervously.

Everyone seemed to be enlightened, suddenly realizing that they had been discussing, protecting, and arranging things so enthusiastically, but had forgotten to ask the person involved -

Is she willing to be "protected" like this?

Do you acknowledge that the past defined as "painful" is worthless?

Are you willing to become an empty shell with only "happiness" left, with a part of your life erased?

…

After careful consideration, Xitong made his own decision.

Not only did she have to actively receive treatment and try to regain her memory, but she also had to regain control of her life trajectory - she decided to return to school and continue her studies.

When Yu Sixie's outspoken cousin Yu Ziche learned that Xi Tong wanted to apply for a full-time doctoral program at Peking University, he subconsciously muttered, "Sister-in-law, this... after so many years, is it still possible? The competition is fierce..."

Xitong didn't say anything, but just stood up silently and took out a large file box from a locked cabinet in the study.

When you open it, you will see neatly arranged various gold-stamped master's diplomas from prestigious overseas universities, certificates of advanced training programs, and a large number of certificates of attendance at international academic conferences and paper acceptance notices.

Yu Ziche was stunned and shut his mouth instantly.

When Xitong first discovered these documents, he was stunned.

How on earth did she become so awesome in those ten years or so, between the ages of twenty and thirty?!

In the end, with these hard-core accumulations and hard work, Xitong stood out from the fierce competition and successfully obtained a full-time doctoral offer from the University of Tokyo.

Coincidentally, this is the same major that Xue Ying, a female college student who was previously sponsored by Yu Sixie and has always had a special liking for him, is preparing to take.

A new story seems to be brewing quietly...

While Xitong was preparing for her doctoral exam, it was deep winter and the first heavy snow fell in Beijing.

As Christmas approaches, colorful lights are hung on both sides of the streets and a huge Christmas tree is erected in the city center square, filling the air with a festive atmosphere.

Yu Sixie put down all his work and specially accompanied Xi Tong to relieve the pressure of exam preparation and feel the festive atmosphere.

They walked through the bustling Christmas market, the white breath they exhaled lingering in the cold air.

Xitong wore a furry hat and scarf, revealing only a pair of bright eyes. She looked at the various exquisite handicrafts curiously, and occasionally took a sip of the mulled wine handed to her by Yu Sixie. The sweet taste warmed her tongue all the way to her heart.

In a corner of the market hung with mistletoe and colorful balls, the lights were relatively dim and the crowds were isolated.

Yu Sixie stopped, turned around, and looked deeply at Xi Tong's slightly red cheeks from the cold and her eyes that were shining with neon light.

He slowly lowered his head, his warm breath caressing her cheek.

Xitong's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and then began beating wildly out of control, causing pain in her chest.

She could clearly feel his approaching breath, with a hint of alcohol and a reassuring, cold smell that belonged to him.

Are you going to kiss her?

Although they have been "husband and wife" for half a year, and although their daily interactions are very harmonious and natural, Yu Sixie and her have never had any physical contact from beginning to end, at most just an arm around her shoulders.

Although the two lived in the same suite, they slept in their own rooms.

Mind your own business.

Xi Tong, who had been feeling amorous for a long time, was a little confused about what this man was thinking.

Their relationship is completely different from what is described in comics or novels. The male protagonist sneaks into the room of the amnesiac female protagonist in the middle of the night and does some...unspeakable things.

Although he had no memories, his body was that of a man who had experienced life and was almost thirty years old.

She has needs too...

Especially when I accidentally saw him after taking a shower, with his naked upper body and his buttocks wrapped in a white bath towel but still perky.

A mixture of anticipation, shyness, and a huge sense of nervousness when facing this extremely charming and already familiar "stranger" instantly gripped Xitong.

Her fingers unconsciously clenched the sleeves of Yu Sixie's coat, and her eyelashes trembled violently like frightened butterfly wings. She subconsciously wanted to close them, but she couldn't help but want to look at his face that was so close to her.

His lips finally landed on hers softly and tentatively.

Cold, soft, yet electric.

Xitong suddenly closed her eyes, and all her senses were focused on the two lips pressed together.

The surrounding noise faded away in an instant, leaving only the rapid heartbeats of each other and the rustling sound of falling snowflakes.

The kiss was light and slow, filled with endless cherishment and cautious exploration, but it set off a huge wave in her heart.

So... this is what it feels like to kiss him.