Guan Baiyu's question struck Shi Zhen as if he had been struck by lightning.
Why would Guan Baiyu ask that question?
He...he...
A guess suddenly popped into Shi Zhen's mind. He looked at Guan Baiyu, his voice trembling slightly: "Xiaoyu?"
Guan Baiyu bit Shi Zhen again.
Shi Zhen suddenly hugged him tightly: "You...you...Xiao Yu..."
Shi Zhen opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a complete sentence.
He suddenly remembered that Guan Baiyu had tackled him earlier... the movements were quite practiced.
“I remembered some things,” Guan Baiyu said. “I confessed my feelings to you and failed. I was planning to become your brother from now on… but then I remembered some things, like when you were drunk, you hugged me and kissed me, and wouldn’t let me leave.”
Shi Zhen hugged Guan Baiyu, pressing his head against Guan Baiyu's ear: "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..."
He didn't know what else he could say.
He said "I'm sorry" countless times in his past life, but no one listened.
Now... finally someone is listening.
He really, really liked Guan Baiyu, but he also felt insecure. In his past life... he once thought Guan Baiyu wanted to break up.
By then, Guan Baiyu no longer needed him and became increasingly indifferent to him.
Then it happened... something he doesn't even want to recall.
The car was heading straight for them. He tried to push Guan Baiyu away, and Guan Baiyu tried to push him away as well.
He was injured and woke up in the hospital, only to learn that Guan Baiyu was gone.
He simply refused to accept this fact.
He has wronged Guan Baiyu.
Guan Baiyu pushed him away back then, wasn't it because she liked him too? They could have been together...
Guan Baiyu definitely liked him; otherwise, he would never have thrown himself at him after he remembered him.
They could have been doing well...
At this moment, Shi Zhen's eyes were particularly sore.
Guan Baiyu had been crying for a long time, but he didn't expect Shi Zhen to cry too.
Shi Zhen has always been the kind of person who believes that a real man should shed blood and sweat, but never tears.
This person is carefree and not very thoughtful. When faced with a problem, they will only try to find a solution, but they will never cry.
Guan Baiyu hugged Shi Zhen and stroked his back repeatedly.
Then... Shi Zhen went on and on.
Guan Baiyu felt that all the imaginings he had of his brother were now shattered.
The all-powerful Shi Zhen in his mind was crying while hugging him!
Guan Baiyu asked again, "How...did you die? Could it be that back then..."
Did Shi Zhen also fail to evade it at that time?
“I died of old age, and I became very wealthy afterward,” Shi Zhen looked up at Guan Baiyu and smiled. “I’m doing very well.”
Guan Baiyu looked at Shi Zhen and asked again, "After I died, did you look for someone else?"
"No, absolutely not! I only like you!" Shi Zhen said without thinking.
Guan Baiyu also knew that Shi Zhen definitely did not find a new love after his death.
If that's really the case... why would Shi Zhen come looking for him again after his rebirth?
He bit Shi Zhen again, tears welling up once more: "Then why did you say you were alright?"
How can this be considered perfectly fine?
He felt he couldn't handle it without Shi Zhen.
"Xiaoyu, don't cry." Shi Zhen wiped away his tears.
Guan Baiyu wiped her tears on Shi Zhen's body again: "If you're so capable, then don't cry!"
Shi Zhen just cried so much that his hair got all wet!
Shi Zhen hugged Guan Baiyu tightly again, but Guan Baiyu pushed him away.
Shi Zhen was somewhat alarmed and quickly grabbed his hand: "Xiao Yu?" What happened to Guan Baiyu?
Guan Baiyu said, "I need to go to the restroom."
Even the most intense emotions couldn't stop him from going to the toilet.
Shi Zhen: "..."
Shi Zhen followed Guan Baiyu to the restroom.
Then they discovered that Guan Baiyu hadn't even closed the door.
After Guan Baiyu finished, he said, "I'm done. Remember to flush the toilet when you're done."
Shi Zhen followed him to the toilet, and when he finished, he saw Guan Baiyu staring at himself in the mirror.
Guan Baiyu's eyes were even more swollen.
Shi Zhen said, "I'll go boil some eggs for you and let them boil."
“Okay,” Guan Baiyu agreed, then thought for a moment and added, “Go buy another Ma Yinglong.” He was probably… a little frustrated.
"I'll go right away." Shi Zhen hurriedly went to get dressed.
As soon as he finished dressing and stepped out of the bedroom, Guan Baiyu suddenly rushed over and hugged him, showering him with kisses on the face: "Brother, I'm so happy, you're mine now!"
Shi Zhen: "!!!"
Guan Baiyu's enthusiasm made him feel a little uncomfortable.
In her past life, Guan Baiyu wouldn't have been like this. Sometimes, she even... didn't really like being close to him, and eventually they even slept in separate beds...
Shi Zhen filled a pot with water, put in four eggs and started boiling them, then hurried downstairs to buy medicine.
But... once he got downstairs, Shi Zhen realized that there weren't any large pharmacies everywhere yet.
He could only go to the nearby community hospital and ask the doctor to prescribe hemorrhoid cream for him.
“Young man, you’re so young…” the doctor looked at Shi Zhen with sympathy.
Shi Zhen: "..."
But that's nothing compared to the most embarrassing part. After the doctor gave him his medicine, he turned around and saw Liang Qinxuan.
What's Liang Qinxuan doing here?!
“Brother Guan Baiyu.” Liang Qinxuan smiled, revealing his teeth.
Shi Zhen: "...Long time no see, you're back?"
“Yes! I’m back! Is Guan Baiyu home lately? I want to visit him,” Liang Qinxuan said.
“He’s at home… but he can’t play with you tomorrow, he hasn’t been feeling well these past couple of days,” Shi Zhen said.
Guan Baiyu hadn't done any preparation beforehand, nor was he afraid of getting injured... He felt that Guan Baiyu should rest for at least two days.
Although he had turned the fire down low and added plenty of water, Shi Zhen was still thinking about his eggs and said, "I'm leaving now."
Seeing that Shi Zhen, whom Guan Baiyu always praised, had bought hemorrhoid cream, Liang Qinxuan immediately decided that he would tell Guan Baiyu about it the next time he saw Guan Baiyu.
Wait, Guan Baiyu isn't feeling well? Then he definitely needs to go see Guan Baiyu tomorrow and check on him!
They haven't seen each other for so long!
When Shi Zhen returned home, the eggs were already cooked. He took the eggs to Guan Baiyu's bedroom, peeled them, and gave them to Guan Baiyu to roll around in, while chatting with Guan Baiyu.
Guan Baiyu is different from him; he gained memories of his previous life, rather than being reborn like him.
So he still remembered all the knowledge he had in high school, and his personality... was also a bit more lively than in his previous life.
Shi Zhen was happy to see him so cheerful.
He never expected to receive such a favor...
Guan Baiyu's emotions finally calmed down, and he had time to ask Shi Zhen about other things, such as what had happened to Changxi City after his death.
Shi Zhen told him everything, big or small.
As he asked, Guan Baiyu suddenly remembered someone: "What's going on with Liang Qinxuan?" Shi Zhen values Liang Qinxuan a lot... it definitely isn't because of the gold necklace!
He did not know this person before he died.
Shi Zhen said, "He was my friend in my past life."
Shi Zhen talked about some things concerning Liang Qinxuan.
Is Guan Baiyu jealous? Guan Baiyu wouldn't have been jealous in his past life, but he's jealous in this life, and he's quite happy about it.
"Then he's really in a bad situation..." Guan Baiyu felt relieved.
The two chatted for a long time before Guan Baiyu suddenly remembered something: "Haven't we had lunch yet?"
It's already 2 PM, and they still haven't eaten!
"Shall I go make some noodles?" Shi Zhen asked.
“Okay,” Guan Baiyu got up with him, “I’ll go too.”
He's much better now.
However, Shi Zhen was still very worried and even wanted to give him a pillow to sit on.
Guan Baiyu: "..." On such a hot day, you want him to sit on the pillow?
Shi Zhen lit the fire to boil water, then took out pork, sliced it, and cracked two eggs.
At this point, the water boiled, so he added the noodles and then put the meat and eggs into another pot to stir-fry until cooked.
Once the noodles are cooked, scoop them out and put them in the pan with the scrambled eggs and meat. Add the prepared sauce, and the stir-fried noodles are ready.
Both of them were hungry and ate heartily. After they finished eating, Guan Baiyu looked at Shi Zhen and asked with a smile, "Brother, do you want to lie down with me for a while?"
Brother? Who could bear to refuse such an invitation!
Shi Zhen and Guan Baiyu lay down until Zhao Qiujuan came home before getting up.
Guan Baiyu's eyes were still swollen badly. He didn't want to go out, so Shi Zhen went out and said, "Sister, Xiaoyu doesn't have much of an appetite today. I'm planning to buy some wontons and some cooked food to bring back. You can cook a meal."
"Okay." Zhao Qiujuan quickly went to wash the rice.
Guan Baiyu likes to eat wontons, so Shi Zhen specially found a shop and bought some pre-made raw wontons to take home and cook. He also found a cooked food stall and bought braised tofu, roast chicken, and braised chicken liver.
Guan Baiyu really likes to eat chicken liver.
When he got home, Zhao Qiujuan asked him worriedly, "Is Xiaoyu alright?"
“It’s nothing, he just has a fever,” Shi Zhen said.
"So that's how it is." Zhao Qiujuan was relieved. Then she saw Shi Zhen cook wontons and cut chicken livers into small pieces, which he then took into the house for Guan Baiyu.
She had a vague feeling that something was wrong.
She's been living here for a while now. Before, Shi Zhen would leave early and come home late, as if he was avoiding Guan Baiyu. But these past few days...
Shi Zhen's concern for Guan Baiyu these past two days made her feel strange.
Could it be... that Guan Baiyu's illness is a bit serious?
Zhao Qiujuan asked a few questions through the door, then went about her own business, puzzled.
Guan Baiyu is eating wontons.
He ate very slowly, and after finishing one, he scooped up another and fed it to Shi Zhen.
Although he experienced another life in his dream, he is still very happy to be close to Shi Zhen now.
Shi Zhen ate the wonton, then looked at Guan Baiyu and said, "You eat it. If it's not enough, there's more outside. I'll go cook some more for you."
"That's enough," Guan Baiyu said with a smile.
He's in a really good mood right now.
Shi Zhen loves him so much... how could he not be in a good mood?
Unfortunately, Lu Mingqi is not by his side now, and he cannot share his love story with Lu Mingqi.
After Guan Baiyu ate the wontons, Shi Zhen took the bowl out to put them away.
Guan Baiyu kept looking at the doorway, and when he came back in, she asked, "Where are you sleeping tonight?"
Shi Zhen: "..."
"Someone seems uncomfortable sleeping with others?" Guan Baiyu deliberately wore a half-smile.
Shi Zhen remained silent and lay down directly on his bed.
Guan Baiyu went over and hugged him, then lay down beside him.
Shi Zhen pulled the person into his arms.
Today's events... feel like a dream.
Wait, it seems like he's forgotten something?
A real estate agent in a certain community: What happened to that rich guy who planned to buy the house with cash? He paid the deposit and then just ignored us?
Shi Zhen and Guan Baiyu had taken a nap during the day, and neither of them was sleepy, but they didn't want to do anything else, so they lay down together to rest.
Shi Zhen held Guan Baiyu in his arms, wanting to ask why Guan Baiyu was so impatient with him in his past life, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt there was no need to.
Guan Baiyu was probably too busy at that time.
He didn't know how hard studying was before, but now Guan Baiyu is in high school...
He looked at those high school seniors and realized how incredibly hard they were working.
At that time, Guan Baiyu was busy with exams all day, so it was normal for him to be a little impatient.
He was also at fault. Back then, he was always out running around in order to get revenge, and he always came home very late, so he couldn't give Guan Baiyu any support.
Shi Zhen kissed Guan Baiyu again.
As for Guan Baiyu, Guan Baiyu leaned against him and kept nibbling on his shoulder.
His shoulders were tingling... Finally, Shi Zhen couldn't take it anymore, hugged him tightly, put one leg on top of him and said, "Sleep!"
If this continues, he won't be able to take it anymore.
Although he has an old mindset, he is young, only twenty-one years old, and has a particularly fiery temper!
Guan Baiyu, held in Shi Zhen's arms, drifted off to sleep again, half-asleep.
He had no idea he could sleep so much.
Shi Zhen slowly fell asleep.
The two of them went to bed early and woke up early.
When Shi Zhen woke up, he took a moment to calm down and remembered what had happened yesterday.
This was so wonderful that he found it unbelievable.
After hugging and kissing Guan Baiyu, Shi Zhen suddenly remembered something: "Xiaoyu, I bought you a house. Do you want to go and transfer the title today?"
"A house?" Guan Baiyu was taken aback.
Speaking of houses... during that period of their lives, they originally planned to buy a house.
“Hmm,” Shi Zhen said.
"When did you buy it?" Guan Baiyu asked.
"It was ordered the day before yesterday afternoon."
The day before yesterday? Guan Baiyu recalled that the day before yesterday afternoon, Shi Zhen, who was drunk, took him home and then went out.
Did you go buy a house?
She didn't react at all when he confessed his feelings, and then... she bought him a house?
What kind of situation is this?!
Guan Baiyu said, "Of course I'll go, I'm fine now!"
His skin was slightly cracked yesterday... but it's healed after taking the medicine.
We can't just force things without any preparation!
Zhao Qiujuan got up at 5:30 every day, as usual.
She usually goes to bed at 10 p.m. and wakes up on her own at 5:30 a.m.
After waking up, she first took out the text she had learned the night before, read it twice to make sure she could pronounce each word correctly, then put the text down and opened the door to go out.
As it turned out, Shi Zhen was already in the kitchen.
"Ah Zhen, why are you up so early?" Zhao Qiujuan asked, somewhat surprised.
"I went to bed early last night," Shi Zhen said with a smile.
It was only then that Zhao Qiujuan noticed that Shi Zhen had actually cooked porridge, and there was also a bowl of sliced preserved eggs and a bowl of lean meat next to it.
"Are you making congee with preserved egg and lean pork?" Zhao Qiujuan asked again. This congee is not difficult to make, but it takes quite a bit of time.
"Anyway, I got up early." Shi Zhen smiled again.
He made the porridge in a rice cooker, and it's ready now. He put all the ingredients in to cook, and then started frying eggs.
He looked especially happy.
In recent years... Zhao Qiujuan had never seen Shi Zhen so happy.
While having breakfast, Zhao Qiujuan saw Guan Baiyu, whom she hadn't seen since their brief encounter the previous morning.
Guan Baiyu's eyes were still a little swollen, but he looked to be in good spirits. He smiled and greeted her, "Sister."
"Xiaoyu, are you feeling better?"
"It's all over now," Guan Baiyu said.
Zhao Qiujuan thought for a moment before organizing her thoughts to comfort him: "It's okay if you didn't do well on the exam, don't worry about it."
"Mm." Guan Baiyu smiled as well.
Guan Baiyu also seemed to be in a particularly happy mood.
Zhao Qiujuan couldn't understand what was wrong with the two of them, and eventually left home with some doubts to go to work.
After Zhao Qiujuan left, Shi Zhen took Guan Baiyu to the place where he had bought the house.
Fortunately, smartphones didn't exist back then, and people generally went to bed early and got up early, especially in the summer. They arrived at 8 a.m., but the other people were already there.
Guan Baiyu and Shi Zhen went to look at the house again.
"This house is really nice," Guan Baiyu said to Shi Zhen after looking around. "Brother, let me buy you a house too, downstairs. But I only have enough for the down payment, you'll have to pay the loan."
He's too young, still a student, so the bank won't approve a loan for him, but Shi Zhen can get one!
The dividends he received from Huaguang were enough for Shi Zhen to make a down payment!
Guan Baiyu thought for a moment and then said, "The top-floor apartment with the attic is a bit too big, so let's leave it empty. It would be better if we all lived together on the lower floor... or the one upstairs, which is already furnished, could be used by your parents or your sister if they wanted to stay there?"
The more Guan Baiyu thought about it, the better it seemed.
Zhao Qiujuan is currently working in Changxi City, so we should give her a place to stay. It would be good if she could stay here. We can also reserve a room for Shi Ting and Shi Dalin.
As for him and Shi Zhen, they live in this house below, which belongs to just the two of them!
The house is 130 square meters, which is enough for the two of them.
“That’s settled then,” Shi Zhen said.
He wants to hear everything Guan Baiyu says now.
After discussing it, the two decided to buy the apartment below in full and put it in Guan Baiyu's name. They would pay the money and fill out the paperwork today, and the developer would make the property certificate later.
As for the set mentioned above, Shi Zhen will take out a loan to buy it, which will be a bit more troublesome. Shi Zhen will get things done in a few days.
The two of them finished dealing with things here in just two hours, then went to the market to buy groceries and headed home.
As soon as they arrived at their doorstep, they saw Liang Qinxuan coming down from their building, holding his phone and about to make a call. Upon seeing them, Liang Qinxuan was delighted: "I was just about to call you! You're finally back!"
"Why are you here?" Guan Baiyu asked.
"I've come to see you!" Liang Qinxuan went over warmly and put his arm around Guan Baiyu's shoulder.
But before his hand could touch Guan Baiyu, Shi Zhen stopped him, saying, "It's so hot, don't put your arm around her."
Liang Qinxuan: "..."
The three of them went upstairs together.
Liang Qinxuan had climbed to the fifth floor once before, and this time, he was panting and sweating profusely as he climbed again: "Sigh, how come you live so high up!"
Unfortunately, no one cared about his hardships; the two people walking side by side in front of him only had eyes for each other.
"Xiaoyu, are you tired? Do you want me to carry you?"
"Brother, I'm not tired... Let me help you carry some things."
"No need, this is very light."
...
Liang Qinxuan: "..." Don't these two even care about him, their guest?
As soon as they went upstairs, Shi Zhen said, "Xiao Yu, take Liang Qinxuan to your bedroom at the very back to rest."
"Okay." Guan Baiyu led Liang Qinxuan to the innermost bedroom.
However... this is not where he lives at all; it is Shi Zhen's bedroom.
There was no air conditioning in Shi Zhen's bedroom, so Guan Baiyu turned on the ceiling fan.
Liang Qinxuan was dumbfounded: "Isn't there air conditioning?"
"No," Guan Baiyu said.
"Do you have any popsicles?" Liang Qinxuan asked listlessly.
Yes, Guan Baiyu went to the refrigerator and got him a Golden Stick.
Liang Qinxuan broke the food in half and ate it, only then did he feel a little better.
As for Guan Baiyu... seeing Liang Qinxuan like this, he felt a little embarrassed.
They came all this way, and he didn't even let them into the air-conditioned room...
However, he soon realized that there was no need to let Liang Qinxuan into the air-conditioned room.
After Liang Qinxuan recovered, he said to him, "Guan Baiyu, do you know what? I saw your brother at the community hospital yesterday. He went to buy hemorrhoid cream... Haha! I wonder if it hurt when he was walking up the stairs earlier!"
Guan Baiyu: "..."
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