Chapter 36: I Love You

Clang!

A sudden sound came from the doorway. Gu Shanshan rushed out of the master bedroom upon hearing it and saw Gong Ye's tall body lying by the door.

Gong Ye kept his eyes tightly closed, his face showing a hint of pain.

And beside him lay a small cake.

Gu Shanshan knew that a man like Gong Ye never liked sweets; it was he who liked them.

Unsurprisingly, this little cake was brought to him by Gong Ye.

A warm feeling washed over Gu Shanshan. She knelt down to help Gong Ye up, her brows furrowed as she anxiously called out, "Butler!"

The housekeeper rushed up when she heard the noise and saw that Gong Ye had fainted. She and Gu Shanshan immediately helped Gong Ye up and carried him to the bed before picking up her phone to call the doctor.

Because Gu Shanshan's health had always been very weak, Gong Ye did not let the doctor leave. Instead, the doctor stayed in the house behind the villa so that he could take care of Gu Shanshan's health at any time.

He just never expected that he would be the one who got into trouble in the end.

The doctor arrived quickly and swiftly examined Gong Ye.

Gu Shanshan asked anxiously, "Doctor, why did Gong Ye suddenly faint?"

The doctor, wearing a mask, looked at Gu Shanshan and explained softly, "I'm sorry, Young Master Shanshan, we're not entirely clear on the specifics right now. Could you please wait a little while until the test results are in, and then we'll let you know?"

They dared not speak carelessly about Gong Ye's physical condition.

"Okay, thank you for your trouble."

Gu Shanshan stepped aside, her brows furrowed as she stared at the man on the bed with his eyes tightly closed.

My heart clenched involuntarily.

Only now did he realize that he could also worry about Gong Ye, the man he had always thought he hated.

[007, what happened to Gong Ye? Will he be alright?]

Don't worry, host, the target is a lucky person and nothing will happen to her.

Nothing bad will happen; it's just that some memories have come back to mind.

The system did not provide any information on this.

After waiting for half an hour, Gong Ye's test results finally came out.

"Doctor, why did Gong Ye faint? Is there something wrong with his health?"

Even Gu Shanshan herself didn't realize that his tone carried a strong sense of worry.

The doctor frowned as he looked at the test report in his hand and said to Gu Shanshan.

"Mr. Gong fainted because he was subjected to a brief shock, and the intracranial hemorrhage dissipated, causing him to fall into a temporary coma. But don't worry, we have examined him carefully, and there is nothing wrong with Mr. Gong's body."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shanshan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you so much, you've worked so hard." Gu Shanshan sincerely thanked the doctors.

"Young Master Shan Shan, you're too kind. It's what we should do."

After checking that there were no problems with Miya's body, the doctor was led away by the butler.

Only Gu Shanshan and the unconscious Gong Ye remained in the master bedroom.

Gong Ye was given an injection and will need some time to wake up.

[Host, are you worried about the target?] 007 asked tentatively.

It thought Gu Shanshan would refute it, but this time Gu Shanshan remained silent.

He acquiesced.

After a long pause, Gu Shanshan asked the system quietly, "[007, do you think if I propose to Gong Ye, will the remaining 50% of my 'darkening' value decrease?"]

Gu Shanshan realized that in the short month or so that Gong Ye had lost his memory, his heart was slowly wavering.

He had developed feelings for Gong Ye.

When Gu Shanshan realized that her mindset was changing, she panicked.

He was somewhat resistant.

I also understand in my heart where this resistance comes from.

He was afraid that if he really fell in love with Gong Ye, then when he left, not only would he be sad, but Gong Ye wouldn't just watch him leave.

No matter what method he uses, all he wants now is to complete the mission as soon as possible so he can leave this world.

Anyway, after each quick transmigration mission is completed, all his memories will be extracted, so he won't remember anything and won't be sad.

[007, there's something I want to do.]

[What's going on?] 007 wondered.

[Proposing to Miyako.]

After Gu Shanshan finished speaking, she immediately called the housekeeper to come up.

The butler arrived quickly, knocked on the door, and after receiving permission, respectfully asked Gu Shanshan, "What can I do for you?"

"Butler, could you prepare two rings for me?"

The butler was taken aback, but then an undisguised joy appeared on his face.

He immediately said excitedly, "Young Master Shanshan, please wait here. I will go and prepare right away."

After the housekeeper left, Gu Shanshan was still in a daze, her heart pounding as she thought about what she had just done.

Touching her rapidly beating heart, Gu Shanshan felt an unprecedented surge of emotion.

[007, I think I have a heart problem.]

He jumped too fast; it was completely out of his control.

007: ......

【Host, what you're really feeling is romantic feelings.】

Gu Shanshan: ......

Is it really possible to lose control of yourself just because it's a marriage proposal, especially one with a very strong purpose?

Just how much does he... like Gong Ye?

Or perhaps... love?

Gu Shanshan's heart was filled with uncertain doubts, but no one but himself could give him the right answer.

It is said that those involved are often confused while bystanders see things clearly. He is currently in the center of the fog, bewildered but unaware of his own situation.

Gu Shanshan didn't have to wait long before the housekeeper returned, which was quite fast.

"Butler, how could it be so fast?" Gu Shanshan asked in confusion.

It had only been a dozen minutes since he asked for the ring.

The butler's face stiffened. He didn't dare tell Gu Shanshan that Gong Ye had prepared the two rings long ago, before taking Gu Shanshan to the banquet last time.

He planned to propose to Gu Shanshan on the spot after the banquet revealed Gu Shanshan's identity to everyone.

They got married later, and the wedding was already planned.

However, plans don't always go as expected. An unexpected event occurred, preventing the proposal from taking place, and the two rings have been left untouched ever since.

It had always been stored in Gong Ye's study, so he naturally retrieved it quickly.

However, he naturally wouldn't say these things to Gu Shanshan.

Gu Shanshan took the rings in her hand and put the smaller one on her ring finger.

Very suitable.

He said to the housekeeper, "Thank you."

The butler smiled and quickly left.

......

At eight o'clock in the evening, Gong Ye opened her eyes slowly.

Everything that had happened during this period flashed through his mind like a slideshow, and then, for some reason, his expression changed.

My body stiffened as I tried to get up, but as soon as I moved, I keenly sensed someone lying on my side.

Gong Ye turned on the bedside table light.

Looking at Gu Shanshan's familiar face, Gong Ye had a feeling of being in another world.

He remembered everything and knew everything that had happened after he lost his memory.

Fortunately, Gu Shanshan was still by his side.

Fortunately, this amnesia not only eased their relationship, which had reached a freezing point, but also made rapid progress.

Looking at Gu Shanshan at this moment, Gong Ye's heart was filled with something called happiness.

A warm, gentle hand caressed Gu Shanshan's face, and Gong Ye's gaze upon her was full of doting tenderness.

He pulled Gu Shanshan into his arms, his voice hoarse as he murmured, "Shanshan, my darling..."

Gu Shanshan woke up after her body was moved.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she was met with the man's gentle and doting gaze, and Gu Shanshan was stunned.

Before her mind could even process what was happening, she reached out her hand towards Gong Ye, her palm revealing the ring that belonged to Gong Ye.

"Gong Ye, will you stay with me?"

Gu Shanshan had practiced these words countless times while Gong Ye was unconscious, and when she said them now, it was almost an automatic recitation.

He practiced his conversation without using the word "proposal" because he was too shy to say something so obvious.

The phrase "Stay with me" had exhausted all his strength.

Gong Ye was first stunned, then overjoyed.

Grabbing Gu Shanshan's hand, he made her slip the ring onto his finger, then pulled her tightly into his arms.

"Okay, we'll be together forever."

He never imagined in his life that Gu Shanshan would propose to him.

Gong Ye felt that this moment was the happiest time of his life.

Gu Shanshan realized what she had said and, blushing, buried herself in Gong Ye's arms.

Gong Ye lifted Gu Shanshan's chin. "Shanshan, I love you."

After saying that, Gong Ye ignored Shan Shan's surprised expression and kissed her lips fiercely...

......

Bang!

After a loud bang, Gu Shanshan, who had fallen into a coma, slowly opened her eyes. When her eyes focused, she saw a bald, beer-bellied man standing in front of her.

When the man saw that Gu Shanshan had opened her eyes, he cursed viciously.

"You bitch, still sleeping? I'll kick you to death if you don't!"

After hurling his insults, the man spat indignantly.

Gu Shanshan didn't speak because his throat was hoarse and painful, and the dryness and dehydration made him not want to waste his breath saying a word to this man.

He was locked in a dog cage, surrounded by people just like him.

The environment here is extremely filthy and smelly. A large portion of the people locked in cages here were trafficked.

A very small number of people were sold into the country.

He belonged to the group that was sold in.

To make matters worse, he was sold into this business by his own parents.

The reason is that he is a cripple who cannot stand on his own two legs. If he stays at home, he cannot work and will only waste food.

It would be better to sell him and get money.

The place he lived in was poor and backward, filled with ignorance and filth, and the sale of people was extremely common there.

"Cough cough cough..."

Gu Shanshan huddled against the edge of the cage. The cage was too small, so he could only curl up into a tiny ball, choking on the dust and coughing violently.

The obese middle-aged man looked at Gu Shanshan with a flash of disgust in his eyes.

The whip lashed out fiercely at Gu Shanshan...