next day

When Qin Zhiluo opened her eyes, she saw Long Yanli kneeling on the ground, his eyes bloodshot, surrounded by a deep black circle. He hadn't slept all night.

Qin Zhilu smiled. "Why is Brother performing such a grand gesture?"

"Baby, it was my fault back then. I was such a fucking idiot, I almost killed my wife." Long Yanli was too ashamed to look at her, and lowered his head, waiting for her to punish him.

Qin Zhiluo cupped his face in her hands and smiled, "I've always felt that our meeting was destined."

"Back then, you were the first person to almost kill me. Even Zi Ye couldn't take my life."

Long Yanli's eyes were filled with heartache and self-reproach, and his palms were already deeply marked with red welts from his fingernails. His shoulders trembled slightly as he tried to suppress the surging emotions within him.

"But brother, you also saved someone who was about to go crazy and commit suicide two years ago."

"When I woke up, I still had all my memories. I knew you were the master of the Dragon Shadow Alliance, but I didn't hate you. I just liked having you by my side, and that was enough."

Qin Zhiluo bent down and kissed his face.

Long Yanli kissed him, tears streaming from the corners of his eyes, "Baby, I love you."

"Back then, I didn't know you, I only wanted to kill... you."

"Two years ago, when I saw you covered in wounds, my heart ached and I couldn't help but want to get closer to you. I think I must have fallen in love at first sight. I wanted to keep you by my side. Before you recovered, I shamelessly told everyone that you were mine and that I couldn't live without you."

"After I realized I almost killed you, I wanted to kill myself. I was afraid you would leave me. I was very selfish. I knelt down next to you, hoping you would feel sorry for me. I despicably wanted to keep you by my side."

Large tears streamed down Long Yanli's cheeks, his lips trembling violently, "Don't leave...me, okay?"

Qin Zhiluo's eyes welled up with tears, and she smiled, "Brother, you've wronged me again. I'm going to punish you."

“I am willing to accept the punishment,” Long Yanli smiled.

afternoon

Qin Zhiluo went out to eat alone and asked Long Yi to take the food to Long Yanli.

Da Xi is already able to get out of bed and feed herself. "Hehe, I'm in great physical condition."

Guandu smiled and looked at him, "Put down that piece of fish you picked up with your chopsticks."

Overjoyed, he buried his head in his radish and vegetable soup.

Li Huangchen glanced at Qin Zhiluo and couldn't help but say, "Luoluo, I apologize first. That idea was discussed by everyone. We really deserve to die."

Guandu laughed.

厉皇琛没敢笑，“落落，你要是生气就揍我们，留条命我还得和阿悦结婚。”

Da Xi couldn't help but laugh, but accidentally pulled at the wound on the corner of her mouth, making her both laugh and cry in pain.

"I'm not angry, you're overthinking it." Qin Zhilu smiled nonchalantly. "If you do care, buy me more strawberries every year, and I'll forgive you."

"Okay," Li Huangchen grinned foolishly, "What about Third Brother?"

"He knelt by my bed all night yesterday, and just now... anyway, he can't move now." Qin Zhiluo casually ate a bite of fish.

"Oh, it's alright, Third Brother can kneel," Li Huangchen happily served food to Qin Zhiluo.

"When you go back this afternoon, find a wheelchair for me. I can't walk." Qin Zhiluo looked at Long Yi.

Long Yi desperately suppressed a laugh. "Yes, I will definitely find the most luxurious and expensive wheelchair for my master."

Qin Zhilu smiled and said, "Your master is fortunate to have you."