Qiao Mei wanted to ask what the Book of the World meant, but before she could speak, a wave of dizziness struck her brain, and her consciousness faded.
As she slowly regained consciousness, many memories that did not belong to her suddenly appeared in her mind.
In her memory, her relationship with Shu Qingqing and Shang Duojin deteriorated, while she treated Ao Cang with cold words every day and deliberately acted intimately with Xu Heyu in front of him.
But to her surprise, Xu Heyu was somewhat displeased with her closeness, even disgusted by it.
More memories were being poured into her mind, making it impossible for her to stay conscious.
She guessed that this must be a step required to merge with the original Qiao Mei's soul, so she relaxed completely.
...
Another year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Ao Cang woke up as usual in the morning, but because he lacked Qiao Mei's offerings and the power of her vows.
Over the past year, his overall condition has deteriorated significantly.
Tonight is Xu Heyu's birthday party, and Qiao Mei insists on going to celebrate in person. She even specifically told him not to come.
He didn't reply to her, but silently started preparing the evening gown she would wear that night.
Xu Hui had just finished giving birth and it wasn't appropriate for her to go to crowded places, so she asked him to help her by presenting Qiao Mei's gift along with the gifts when they went to the temple together.
Ao Cang had no objections, but Qiao Mei was very unwilling after hearing about it.
They said that if Xu Hui wanted to give a gift, she should do it herself, instead of asking her to help deliver it.
Therefore, Ao Cang definitely plans to attend Xu Heyu's birthday banquet tonight.
Qiao Mei saw him adjusting his evening gown, frowned, snatched it from his hands, and gave him a shoo-in.
"Don't stay here. Do you think I don't know what I should wear? Don't even think about going there. It would be bad luck if you went. Don't even think about that engagement we talked about last winter!"
"Let me tell you, Cang Ao, I absolutely deny this. Get out of here right now!!"
Ao Cang had heard countless harsh and hurtful words during this period of time, and had long since become numb to them.
Following Qiao Mei's usual practice, he tidied up the clothes and placed them on the table, ignoring her and simply telling her to remember to call him if she needed anything.
The Qiao Mei he knew was no longer the same person, and he knew this better than anyone else, but he still didn't want to see anyone using her body get into any danger.
He currently has no way to bring her back, but he is willing to believe that she did not leave without saying goodbye on purpose, and that there may still be a possibility that she will come back.
If it weren't for this, he thought, he should have returned to the Awakening Domain long ago, instead of living in pain and torment every single second like this.
Qiao Mei watched Ao Cang's lonely figure leave. She should not care about him, but for some reason, she felt a sharp pain in her heart.
But it's so strange, she clearly has no memories of him at all, doesn't she?
She couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped thinking about it and got up to go to the evening suit he had prepared.
She used to dislike dressing too formally, but this evening gown she's wearing is not only formal but also very glamorous and flamboyant.
She instinctively wanted to push it away and throw it on the ground, but before she could do so, a slight pain shot through her heart again.
It was as if her body was telling her that she couldn't do that.
She pursed her lips, but ultimately picked up the evening gown and changed into it.
As she admired herself in the mirror, looking at her fair skin, red lips, and exceptionally beautiful appearance, she murmured in surprise, her red eyes wide, "It does seem to suit me quite well..."
It was exactly 7 p.m.
Qiao Mei dressed up for Xu Heyu's birthday party, unaware that Ao Cang was following her around.
Seeing that she didn't even know how to perform the proper etiquette, he silently looked away, helped her and Xu Hui perform the etiquette from behind, and then followed them.
After Xu Heyu severed ties with his family, he was indeed quite down on his luck at first, but with the support of his grandfather, he gradually got back on his feet.
Not only has he passed most of the tests set by Grandpa Xu, but he has also risen to the rank of First-Class Warrant Officerâ‘ in the interstellar army, making him a truly promising young man.
In this situation, the number of guests who came to his birthday banquet to present gifts was naturally not small, and many of them were there because they wanted him to become their son-in-law.
It's a pity that Qiao Mei, whose personality changed drastically within a year, was in the way.
She didn't say that she had completely broken off her relationship with Ao Cang, nor did she say that she had become boyfriend and girlfriend with Xu Heyu; she just stood there in the middle.
Unfortunately, Xu Heyu didn't say he didn't like her, which left many girls who wanted to take things further stuck in a limbo.
So when Qiao Mei appeared in full regalia today, nine out of ten gazes falling upon her were hostile.
Another person is confused and is asking questions.
Xu Heyu noticed her arrival, paused his conversation with his friend, and went to greet her.
He has mixed feelings about Qiao Mei right now. He can't just cut ties with her, but he also can't take the next step and be with her.
Because he was certain that the Qiao Mei he had fallen for back then was definitely not the person she is now.
It felt to him like his soul was missing half.
"Little Rose, you've come."
Qiao Mei disliked this nickname. In her memory, Xu Heyu should have called her Xiao Mei, just like Xu Hui.
But for some reason, ever since she woke up a year ago and forgot many things, Xu Heyu has been calling her that.
She also acquired many nicknames that she had never thought of, which only annoyed her.
She nodded, mindful that it was his birthday, and instead of patiently correcting him as before, she took out the gift she had prepared for him from her smart bracelet.
"This is a good luck charm I made myself. I heard you'll soon be going to the real interstellar monster battlefield, and I hope this will protect you then."
Xu Heyu reached out and took it, looking at the deep affection in her eyes, and subconsciously avoided her gaze and nodded.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
As he said this, he glanced behind Qiao Mei and asked, "Where's Cang Ao? Didn't he come with you?"
Qiao Mei rolled her eyes: "No, why bring him along? He's such a spoilsport."
After saying that, she glanced at the gazes coming from all directions, bit her lower lip, as if she had made a great decision, and leaned closer to Xu Heyu, saying, "Actually, there's something else I want to ask you. Let's go inside and talk."
Being outside and seeing so many people staring at Xu Heyu made her very uncomfortable.
Xu Heyu had no objections and led her to the second floor of the banquet hall.
Ao Cang watched this scene from afar, then got up and followed.
Then, just as they were standing at the doorway, they heard Qiao Mei's voice from inside, saying, "I want to ask you, do you have any intention of marrying me?"
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