The moment Li Yuheng heard the word "yes," a look of understanding flashed in his eyes.
Ha, he knew it.
Shu Bai really does like him.
Any obstacles to an AA relationship are just paper tigers in the face of true love!
This amnesia is simply a stroke of genius!
Li Yuheng subtly adjusted his facial muscles, preparing to make an expression that was three parts bewilderment and seven parts excitement.
I've already thought of the lines, like "Really? Then why can't I remember anything?" or "Are we close?"
But Shu Bai didn't finish speaking.
"—But that's all in the past. We just broke up a few days ago. It's better if you forget about it, so we don't feel awkward together."
Li Yuheng's brain, which was writing a sweet script, seemed to have been forcibly disconnected from the power source, and with a click, everything went black.
"……What?"
Li Yuheng blurted it out almost subconsciously.
"And you were the one who initiated the breakup."
Li Yuheng: "???"
"You said that after thinking about it carefully, you felt that AA relationships were really too troublesome. The pheromones always suppress each other, unlike the compatibility between Ao, and there would be a lot of criticism and obstacles to face in the future... You said that maybe being brothers would be easier and last longer."
Shu Bai raised her eyes, her gaze falling quietly on Li Yuheng's face, a hint of sadness in her eyes.
"Although... I still like you, I respect your decision."
Li Yuheng extracted the key words: "You like me? Then let's get married... no, I broke up with you? A 50/50 relationship is too troublesome? Being brothers will last longer?"
Stop, stop, honey! This isn't right! This is completely wrong!
Why did Shu Bai stage this scene?
...Was it a test?
Li Yuheng's lips trembled slightly: "I suggested it? How could I? I don't even remember, how could I..."
Shu Bai's tone softened, carrying a sense of relief: "No need to apologize. What you said back then made sense. Now that you've forgotten, perhaps it's fate that allows us to return to our simplest relationship, which is fine too."
A simple relationship? A brotherly relationship?
No! Absolutely not good!
Shu Bai stood up and tucked the blanket around Li Yuheng.
"Don't overthink it. The doctor said you need to rest. Get some rest first. I'll go ask the doctor about the specific precautions and also contact your family so they don't worry."
Just as Shu Bai's hand was about to completely leave the corner of the blanket, Li Yuheng suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist.
Shu Bai paused, looking down at her hand that was being held: "What's wrong?"
Li Yuheng looked up at him, her eyes innocent:
"...But, Shubai. You just said...you still like me."
If you liked him, why did you agree to break up so easily? Why could you say so calmly, "It's good to go back to a simple relationship"?
Are you really content... to just be my brother?
Shu Bai tried to pull her hand back, but Li Yuheng held it tightly and she failed.
He stopped struggling and instead leaned down slightly, his voice carrying an almost helpless weariness:
"Otherwise what? Li Yuheng, you said that an AA relationship has no future, and continuing to entangle it will only make both of you more tired."
"If I pester you relentlessly, will you change your mind? No. You'll only feel more annoyed and want to escape even more."
Li Yuheng: ? ? ?
“So,” a bitter taste tinged his voice, “besides accepting it and stepping back into the position of brother, what else can I do?”
Do you expect me to beg you to come back while crying? Or force you with my pheromones? Li Yuheng, I am an Alpha, and so are you.
Between us, there was no marking of each other, no absolute pheromone attraction; once it's broken, it's broken.
You're right, it's easier being brothers. At least... I can stay by your side.
Li Yuheng was stunned.
This role was picked up so well...
The logic is closed, the emotions are full, and even the degree of forced calm and undercurrent of sadness is just right.
He was now almost certain that Shu Bai was putting on an act against him!
Okay, okay.
The male lead changes his tactics – using his good looks!
Li Yuheng did not loosen his grip on Shu Bai's wrist; instead, he tightened his grip slightly, pulling Shu Bai even closer.
His voice lowered and became hoarse: "Stay by my side... just as a brother? Shu Bai, look me in the eyes and say it again."
You said you were content to just be brothers, and that when you look at me now, you have no other thoughts in your heart.
Shu Bai was taken aback by the sudden change and the close-up attack of beauty.
Li Yuheng's face is undoubtedly outstanding.
In the cool light of the ward, his usual carefree nature was gone, and his sharp, handsome features and the innate oppressive aura of an Alpha were amplified to the extreme.
Especially those eyes, so focused they almost seemed to draw you in.
His pale Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably.
He could almost feel his ears getting hot again.
Shu Bai took a deep breath and, instead of retreating, leaned forward a little more, taking advantage of Li Yuheng's pulling force.
"Li Yuheng, what are you doing right now? Testing your 'ex-boyfriend' in this way?"
Have you lost your memory, but your body's instincts... still remember how to flirt?
His gaze deliberately slid down, sweeping over Li Yuheng's lips that were so close to his own, before lifting up again to look into Li Yuheng's suddenly constricted pupils.
His tone was laced with undisguised sarcasm:
"Is it appropriate to do this to someone who says 'I only want to be brothers'? Or are you actually not suffering from amnesia at all, and just looking for an excuse to relive the past?"
Would a leading man easily admit defeat?
“Instinct?” Li Yuheng repeated in a hoarse voice, “Maybe… Here,” he pulled Shu Bai’s hand and pressed it to his left chest, “it’s beating very fast. It’s like this when I see you.”
Beneath the pale white palm was Li Yuheng's burning heartbeat, strong and powerful, making his fingertips go numb.
He pursed his lips, trying to pull his hand away, but it was held down even tighter.
"Release me," Shu Bai said coldly.
He was about to forcefully shake off Li Yuheng's hand when, unexpectedly, Li Yuheng suddenly exerted force and pulled him down sharply!
Caught off guard, Shu Bai lost his balance and fell straight down.
My lips unexpectedly collided with another soft, warm surface.
The two froze simultaneously.
Time seemed to stand still at that moment.
Li Yuheng's mind went blank.
He only intended to bring the person closer and create a more ambiguous atmosphere, he didn't expect it to actually happen...
All right.
Perhaps this is fate.
Li Yuheng blinked, then quickly cupped Shu Bai's head with his hand, deepening the unexpected yet long-awaited kiss.
Shu Bai seemed to be under a spell, and did not push him away immediately.
The ward was so quiet that only the ambiguous sound of water and the sound of breathing could be heard.
"Knock, knock, knock."
A clear knock on the door broke the romantic yet tense atmosphere in the ward.
Shu Bai suddenly came to his senses, and with some force, he pushed Li Yuheng away and quickly straightened up.
The knocking sounded again, this time with polite restraint.
Shu Bai raised her hand again and wiped her lips hard, as if trying to erase the non-existent touch and warmth.
He turned to the side, avoiding Li Yuheng's gaze, which had suddenly turned deep and displeased. He adjusted his breathing before calling out, "Please come in."
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