Chapter 42
Three days later, the rain stopped and the sky cleared.
Noah took Su Yue to the castle.
When Noah went alone, he would always be like Tarzan, running wildly through the dense forest and climbing cliffs with his bare hands, using the exhaustion of extreme sports to vent his inner sorrow.
But this time, with Su Yue in tow, he couldn't torture himself like that again. He was even worried that Su Yue's frail body would find riding the sled too stimulating—last time, when he sent Su Yue off, after crossing three mountains on the sled, Su Yue almost lost his balance at the station and had to hold onto his back for a good ten minutes to recover.
Later, I heard from Snow that Su Yue had fainted on the long-distance bus.
This time the journey to the castle is even longer. If we use the slippery board again, will Su Yue be completely exhausted and unable to move for the whole day?
The guide's physical abilities were similar to, or even weaker than, those of an average person. He wouldn't mind carrying or holding Su Yue on his back throughout the castle tour, but given Su Yue's strong-willed nature, he probably wouldn't be happy about it…
After much deliberation, Noah finally chose the most stable nuclear-powered "three-in-one" vehicle, and flew to his destination without any incident.
He also set a new rule for himself: from now on, he could no longer get injured casually, and he could no longer break his arms and legs so easily. He wanted to establish a healthy and reliable image in front of Su Yue.
When Su Yue first stepped onto the top of the mountain and faced the ancient castle, he was deeply moved.
The castle is built of massive stones, with the joints fitting together perfectly. Despite weathering the elements, it shows no major damage, although some sections of the walls have collapsed, leaving behind ruins that speak of a long and arduous history. Grass grows on the ground, dotted with wildflowers, and vines meander along the mottled stone walls, exuding a tranquility born of the passage of time.
Su Yue reached out and touched the cold city wall in disbelief to confirm that he was not dreaming.
He had always had a strange sense of familiarity, as if he had been here before, and felt an inexplicable nostalgia and closeness to these ruins. Now, being here in person, it felt even more like revisiting a familiar place.
He couldn't explain why either; perhaps it was all preordained? Just like his relationship with Noah, they hit it off immediately, and then became entangled in an inextricable bond.
Then, Noah revealed his true identity and all the background information, leaving him stunned and speechless for a long time.
Although he knew early on that he was adopted and had an unusual background, he had guessed that perhaps a young girl was pregnant unexpectedly and unable to raise him, so she gave him away... but he never expected that the truth behind it would be so shocking!
But it's not unacceptable.
He possessed guiding abilities, an unbreakable bond with Noah, and a strange familiarity with the stone house and the castle… Noah told him that the Crystal Clan's cloning technology could not only replicate the body but also preserve basic memories and even deep emotional imprints to a certain extent. Of course, this involved extremely complex processing and had very high requirements for the original sample. Due to a severe shortage of samples when he was cloned, he did not obtain clear memories, but those unforgettable feelings had already been engraved deep in his genes.
"But... am I really the same person as Claire?" Su Yue sighed softly.
Noah gently hugged him from behind: "Everyone's genes are unique. Crystal Clan law stipulates that a clone and the original are considered the same person and cannot coexist. You are the continuation of Claire's life. Changing your name is a temporary measure during the project."
"Okay, so I've already lived once, we were even married... but I don't remember anything."
Su Yue was filled with mixed emotions. He had seen photos of the two of them together and had even been jealous of them. At that time, he thought Claire was another girl, a "love rival," never imagining that Claire was... himself.
It's incredibly foolish to argue with yourself like that...
He felt a pang of envy, even regret. He had no memories of Claire, no recollection of those sweet moments together, such as what Noah liked, his little habits, or his most sensitive spots… He knew nothing of them.
He wants to know!
Su Yue's heart raced, her mind racing with wild thoughts, a complete mess.
Noah softly promised, "It's okay. As long as you're willing, as long as you like it, we can experience everything again."
Including...marriage? Su Yue almost blurted it out.
Back then... was it you who proposed, or "I"?
This time, should I propose, or should I wait for you to say the word?
Noah, unaware of his true thoughts, smiled and extended his hand to him: "Come with me."
Noah led Su Yue to the highest tower of the castle.
The tower's interior features a rustic circular design, with a stone staircase spiraling upwards, exuding a sense of antiquity. Upon reaching the top platform, the view opens up dramatically, revealing a vast sea of clouds and distant, layered mountains, instantly broadening one's horizons.
"So beautiful!" Su Yue stroked the rough stone wall, standing against the wind, deeply captivated. The shock and confusion she felt upon learning the truth seemed to have been completely washed away by the magnificent scenery.
"Noah, shall we watch the sunset here?" Su Yue suggested.
I felt a little uneasy.
Watching the sunset was just a pretext. If Noah agreed, he planned to press on and suggest watching the stars together that night.
If you're lucky enough to see a shooting star, take the opportunity to make a wish—wish to marry Noah soon!
Although it's a roundabout and circuitous approach, it's still a viable strategy for proposing marriage.
There was nothing he could do; he remembered nothing about the wedding a hundred years ago. He... wanted to relive it!
“Okay.” Noah readily agreed without the slightest hesitation.
Su Yue was overjoyed, and was hesitating whether to strike while the iron was hot and ask to see the stars that night—
He glanced at Noah, only to find that the other had knelt down on one knee, taken his hand, and looked up at him solemnly.
"Marry me, Su Yue."
Noah flashed a row of pearly white teeth, his smile as radiant as sunlight fallen to earth: "Pat Sue, I, Knoah, formally propose to you."
Su Yue's heart nearly jumped out of his chest! This unexpected joy stunned him for a moment, then he nodded vigorously.
"Too cunning... they actually beat me to it..." His voice choked with emotion.
"Don't cry, don't cry." Noah got up, hugged him tightly, and gently kissed away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
Su Yue retorted with red eyes, "I didn't cry!"
"Okay, you didn't cry, so you're in charge." Noah affectionately ruffled his hair.
A moment later, Su Yue suddenly remembered something and said urgently, "Wait! I have a request. I'll only agree if you agree to it!"
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