Ye Qingyun was stunned. She felt that the palms of the two of them were sweating and sticky, which made the atmosphere even more ambiguous, especially since Gu Chenyuan had just said those words.

"...Are you kidding me?" Ye Qingyun asked in disbelief.

If Gu Chenyuan were willing to engage in some kind of close-range activity with him, although he couldn't quite imagine what Gu Chenyuan would be like then, he still thought it was possible for it to happen.

Gu Chenyuan kissed her all over... It's so strange, it's completely unimaginable, it doesn't fit Gu Chenyuan's aloof and indifferent image at all!

"This is no joke." Gu Chenyuan's voice carried a certain oppressive quality in the darkness. Ye Qingyun heard the rustling of the blankets. Gu Chenyuan lay down closer to him, and his magnetic voice rang in his ear, "Qingyun...you're so sweet."

Ye Qingyun was stunned. Before he could say anything, Gu Chenyuan left a light kiss on his ear and then stepped back.

"Sleep well, goodnight," Gu Chenyuan said.

Ye Qingyun closed her eyes, the edges of her ear, which had been kissed, felt hot, and her mind began to wander.

Is it really over just like that?

Why was he even somewhat disappointed?

Oh no, he's changed. He's no longer the all-ages Ye Qingyun he used to be. He's unknowingly upgraded to the level of being prohibited for minors!

————

When Ye Qingyun returned this time, Gu Chenyuan did not let him wander around freely, but instead arranged a health check for him first.

Once all the doctors had arrived, Gu Chenyuan told Ye Qingyun about it.

Ye Qingyun would certainly not refuse a free physical examination, especially since all the doctors who came to examine him were well-known in the interstellar world. Ye Qingyun was extremely happy and followed Gu Chenyuan's arrangements.

After a series of examinations, the medical report came out quickly. Most of the doctors said that Ye Qingyun was very healthy, except for one neurosurgeon.

This doctor was specially invited by Gu Chenyuan and is very experienced in researching amnesia.

The doctor looked at Ye Qingyun, then at the report in his hand, his expression serious.

"Doctor, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with me?" Ye Qingyun asked anxiously.

Could his amnesia be a precursor to some kind of terminal illness?

Ye Qingyun subconsciously looked at Gu Chenyuan, and sure enough, Gu Chenyuan's face immediately darkened.

"It's nothing serious." The doctor adjusted his glasses and looked at Gu Chenyuan. "Can I speak with you alone?"

"Why do we need to talk alone? I want to hear it too!" Ye Qingyun objected.

The doctor's words sounded as if he was about to die and wanted to tell Gu Chenyuan the truth so that he could spend his last days happily.

This is too dramatic! No, he has to listen carefully. What if he can cure this disease himself?

Gu Chenyuan squeezed his hand and nodded to the doctor: "He's here listening too, so just say what you need to say."

The doctor coughed slightly, somewhat embarrassed: "Then I'll be direct. Mr. Ye's brain has suffered some degree of trauma, causing confusion in certain areas and resulting in amnesia. This type of amnesia is recoverable. In previous cases, people who suffered amnesia due to damage to the same area have all regained their past memories at some point."

Gu Chenyuan didn't relax. He asked again, "Will this confusion affect his health?"

The doctor quickly said, "Don't worry, this won't harm your body. Mr. Ye is in good health."

Gu Chenyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Ye Qingyun became even more curious about regaining her memories: "Can I regain my memories? How long will it take?"

“I can’t give you an exact date, there’s no fixed time,” the doctor said. “But based on our analysis, it could take anywhere from a few months to several decades to recover.”

Ye Qingyun was somewhat disappointed, but quickly cheered up.

Maybe he'll regain his memory in a few days. These things can't be rushed, so we should just let nature take its course.

But if his amnesia is going well, why did the doctor look so serious just now?

Sure enough, Ye Qingyun heard the doctor speak again: "However, what I want to talk to you about is not this, but the additional problems caused by amnesia."

The doctor organized his words and explained to them, "This area of ​​the brain is very susceptible to emotional influence. According to reports, people whose brains are damaged in this area, if they have been deceived in a romantic relationship during their amnesia, will develop a strong aversion to the liar after their memories are restored."

Ye Qingyun and Gu Chenyuan were both silent for a moment. Ye Qingyun found the situation very unbelievable, while Gu Chenyuan thought of something else.

Finally, Gu Chenyuan asked in a deep voice, "What do you mean by... emotional deception?"

"Well..." The doctor glanced at Ye Qingyun again. Seeing that Ye Qingyun had no intention of leaving, and Gu Chenyuan didn't seem inclined to send him away, the doctor could only continue helplessly, "For example, if Mr. Ye asks you if you've ever liked anyone else besides him, and the answer is yes, but you give a no, then you've deceived Mr. Ye emotionally. If Mr. Ye doesn't know the truth after regaining his memories, that's fine. But if Mr. Ye knows the truth and knows you were lying to him, then there's a high probability that he'll develop a sense of disgust that he himself can't suppress."

Ye Qingyun: "!"

Is there really such a magical thing? Does that mean Gu Chenyuan can only tell him the truth?

Ye Qingyun turned her head to look at Gu Chenyuan, whose expression remained unchanged, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Thinking of something, Gu Chenyuan asked again, "Does that include all issues related to relationships?"

"Yes, please don't take any chances," the doctor said seriously.

After asking the questions, he was about to leave with Ye Qingyun.

Walking down the long corridor, Ye Qingyun looked around to make sure no one was nearby, then bumped into Gu Chenyuan's shoulder: "Are you scared? Do you have anything to say?"

Gu Chenyuan smiled.

Ye Qingyun thought for a moment and decided to suppress her curiosity and not dig into Gu Chenyuan's little secrets: "If there's anything you can't tell me, just tell me now and I won't ask."

If the water is too clear, there will be no fish. What if he asks too many questions and Gu Chenyuan answers truthfully? What if he asks some trivial but unpleasant questions?

It's better to turn a blind eye to some things and not be too fussy.

"There's nothing I can't tell you." Gu Chenyuan held Ye Qingyun's hand and said slowly, "You are the first and the last person I will ever love. I have no exes, no successors, I will never cheat, and I have never changed my mind. This is my promise to you, and it is also the truth."

Upon hearing this string of words, Ye Qingyun's face immediately flushed.

Good heavens, how could Gu Chenyuan, a protagonist who is aloof and unapproachable, and usually so taciturn and not eloquent at all, come up with such a thing?

Back then, he was someone who could remain unfazed even when faced with countless suitors, but now he blushed and his heart raced after just one sentence. Times have really changed!

Gu Chenyuan smiled slightly as he looked at Ye Qingyun's happy expression, but quickly lowered his lips.

Ye Qingyun had nothing to hide from him when he asked questions, and he answered everything truthfully.

What he was afraid to hear, and didn't want to hear, was Ye Qingyun's curiosity about his past romantic experiences.

If Ye Qingyun asked him how they met and whether they fell in love with each other after meeting, how should he answer?

Tell Ye Qingyun that's not the case, that Ye Qingyun liked someone else back then, not him?

What if Ye Qingyun becomes interested in that person? Does he have to tell Ye Qingyun everything about him? Does he have to say that it's Ye Qingyun's favorite person, her white moonlight, and that according to their level of affection, he might even be ranked behind that person?

He is not the kind of person who can coexist peacefully with a love rival. He doesn't have the so-called "rightful wife" qualities, nor does he have the magnanimity to embrace all things and tolerate others.

He hoped that Ye Qingyun would always be thinking of him and only longing for him, just like she was now.

If one day he really had to tell Ye Qingyun that she still liked someone else, it would be like tearing a piece of his heart out.

...All he can do now is hope that Ye Qingyun will stop being interested in his past.

————

Ye Qingyun had no idea what Gu Chenyuan was thinking. He just felt that he and Gu Chenyuan were a perfect match. Neither of them had ever been in a relationship, so they could learn about relationships together. They didn't have to worry about each other being jealous because of their ex-boyfriends. It was perfect!

That day, after Ye Qingyun finished dinner, she leaned against Gu Chenyuan and watched TV together.

The television was showing a travel program, and the location of the program felt strangely familiar to Ye Qingyun.

On camera, the beautiful host delivers her opening lines: "Hello everyone! This is our weekly interstellar travelogue. This time, we're taking you to a romantic date paradise—Romantic Planet. I'm sure you're quite familiar with this place."

The camera shifted away from the host and focused on filming the scenery behind them.

Ye Qingyun felt a sense of familiarity. Could it be that he and Gu Chenyuan had been here before?

The camera returned to the host, who continued: "It's that time of year again for the Romance Star competition! Guess what the winner's prize will be? Ta-da! We've already found out!"

The host stretched out his hand from behind his back, holding several photos, one of which featured a pendant with an exquisite design and high-quality materials.

The host launched into a lengthy explanation: "The organizers searched extensively and spent a fortune to acquire the finest 'love stone,' which, combined with masterful carving, was ultimately crafted into this pendant. Legend has it that the love stone possesses a mystical power, ensuring that the giver and receiver will love each other forever, growing old together."

Ye Qingyun subconsciously reached out and touched her neck, but it was empty and there was nothing there.

...He wanted the pendant, and he wanted Gu Chenyuan to give it to him personally.

The host then explained how to obtain the pendant: after participating in the competition, the champion with the highest combat strength would win the final reward.

The host said with a smile, "This year's number of participants has reached a new high. I wonder what kind of experts will emerge this time?"

Ye Qingyun really wanted and liked the pendant, but as soon as he heard the competition requirements, he immediately gave up the idea of ​​getting it.

Even though Gu Chenyuan is incredibly powerful and could easily crush everyone, what kind of status does he have? How could he lower himself to participate in such an event? If he really went, wouldn't people point fingers at him? Gu Chenyuan certainly wouldn't want to be exposed like that.

Forget it, there will definitely be better ones in the future, and he'll ask Gu Chenyuan to buy them for him then.

Ye Qingyun wanted to change the channel, not wanting to continue watching the host's praise of the pendant, but before he could make a move, Gu Chenyuan grabbed his wrist.

"What's wrong?" Ye Qingyun asked.

"You like that one." Gu Chenyuan's tone was certain.

"I don't like it... okay, I do like it quite a bit." Ye Qingyun told the truth under Gu Chenyuan's all-seeing gaze. "You're not thinking of using your privileges to take it directly, are you? Please don't. We need to be civilized. It's just a small decoration. It won't matter if I don't have it."

“I will not use force,” Gu Chenyuan said gently, “I will obtain it through legitimate means and give it to you.”

What is a reasonable approach?

Ye Qingyun was taken aback, then realized what she meant and hurriedly stopped her: "You want to go over there and win first place? Really, you don't need to. You don't like participating in these kinds of activities, do you? Don't force yourself—"

Ye Qingyun shut his mouth. He saw Gu Chenyuan getting closer and closer, as if he wanted to kiss him.

But Gu Chenyuan didn't kiss him in the end; he just looked at him.

“It’s not forced,” Gu Chenyuan said, his dark eyes reflecting only his own image. “I’ll do anything as long as you’re happy.”