Chapter 58: The Ending
After Jiang Jizhou was discharged from the hospital, the development of the hearing aid proceeded in an orderly manner. He often used this as an excuse to seek out Yu Bai, who also provided many valuable suggestions for the development of the hearing aid.
Their relationship gradually warmed up, and Jiang Jizhou, in a pitiful yet almost forceful manner, squeezed into Yu Bai's life.
Another autumn has passed in the blink of an eye, and significant progress has been made in the research and development of hearing aids.
Yu Bai's cat, Orange, is two years old. Its birthday happens to be the beginning of autumn. Yu Bai bought it a cake and snacks for kittens with great ceremony, and dressed it in a cute little outfit with a red scarf.
Jiang Jizhou also arrived. Because he stayed close to his owner, Ju Zi didn't like him. She lay on the sofa, lazily glancing at him, and then haughtily started licking her fur.
Thanks to imported cat food, treats, and toys, this situation has improved a lot for Jiang Jizhou. At least he no longer arches his back, his hair stands on end, and he hisses when he first sees him, making you want to grab him with your claws right away!
Jiang Jizhou called out in a slightly ingratiating tone, "Ju Zi, did you miss me?"
The cat didn't move.
Jiang Jizhou lured it with a cat treat, and the cat gracefully got up, took the cat treat from his hand, and left.
Jiang Jizhou's lips twitched.
Just then, Yu Bai came out carrying the best cat-themed mini cake. Her long hair was half-tied up, and she looked gentle and serene.
Seeing Jiang Jizhou and Ju Zi, she knew what had happened and could only smile helplessly.
"Bai Bai." Jiang Jizhou's eyes lit up as soon as he saw Yu Bai, like a puppy seeing its owner.
Yu Bai suddenly remembered that a friend had asked her to get a dog, but she always declined, saying that she already had both cats and dogs.
Seeing Jiang Jizhou clinging to him like a puppy, Yu Bai realized he wasn't lying; he truly had both a cat and a dog.
No wonder Orange doesn't like Jiang Jizhou; it's probably because cats and dogs don't get along.
Yu Bai was lost in thought for a moment when Jiang Jizhou moved closer to her and naturally took the cake from her hand.
The cake is made of minced chicken breast, sprinkled with meat strips, topped with shrimp, drizzled with milk pudding, and decorated with animal crackers shaped like the number 2. It looks mini and cute.
"Bai Bai is so amazing! The cake you made is so beautiful. Will you make one for my birthday?" Jiang Jizhou said in his usual coquettish way.
Yu Bai glanced at him but didn't say anything.
Jiang Jizhou looked aggrieved.
Yu Bai, being soft-hearted, gently hummed in agreement.
Jiang Jizhou placed the cake on the table, looked down at Yu Bai, and pulled her into his arms.
Pressed against Jiang Jizhou's chest, Yu Bai felt his chest become infected, burning hot, and his heart pounding violently.
Sunlight streamed in through the window, making it feel wonderfully warm.
"Bai Bai, let's be okay, alright?"
After a long silence, Yu Bai closed his eyes slightly and said, "Mm."
Jiang Jizhou immediately stared intently into Yu Bai's eyes, which were wet and glistening with the light of the morning rain, making him look even more like a puppy.
"Really?"
Since he was hospitalized, he has only dared to stay by Yu Bai's side, following her closely, helping her solve all the problems in her life, and doing everything he could for her.
Gradually, their interactions became more and more natural, as if the years of estrangement and disconnection had disappeared, and they seemed to have always been together.
Finally, on this ordinary afternoon, Jiang Jizhou said those words, and Yu Bai actually agreed.
He felt a long-lost happiness; only by getting close to her and possessing her could he find happiness.
Yu Bai looked at his silly, excited expression, and couldn't help but tear up.
In their youth, a misunderstanding separated them for many years, and they both suffered pain, neither of them having an easier time than the other.
She considered giving up on the relationship decisively, but when Jiang Jizhou got closer, she could no longer deceive her own heart. She still loved him, and she couldn't fall in love with anyone who wasn't him.
Even though Chi Qinghe was a good person, she ultimately couldn't develop feelings for anyone else.
Being close to Jiang Jizhou brings both happiness and pain; but losing him and loving someone else brings only pain.
Yu Bai resignedly lay on Jiang Jizhou's chest, feeling the beating of his heart.
The reality of this moment was so clear and vivid; they were destined to be together no matter what.
Seeing this scene, Orange, who was standing nearby, lost its appetite for the cat treat in its mouth and ran over meowing, begging for a hug. Yu Bai picked it up and held it in his arms, tears still glistening in the corners of his eyes.
Jiang Jizhou gently wiped away her tears and softly embraced the cat and the person in his arms.
This time, when Jiang Jizhou approached, Ju Zi did not resist. She obediently nestled in her owner's arms and made comfortable purring sounds.
Until a sound came from the door, and Nan Kui's voice came through.
"Bai, I'm here!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Bai broke free from Jiang Jizhou's embrace, ran to the door, and opened it for Nan Kui.
"Xiao Kui".
Her voice was as gentle as ever, but Nan Kui still sensed something was off.
"Were you crying?"
Nan Kui, being straightforward, asked with concern.
"Did Jiang Jizhou bully you?"
She immediately looked up at the "culprit" standing in the room.
Jiang Jizhou raised his hands, a broad smile on his face, "Children shouldn't talk nonsense if they don't understand."
His ambiguous attitude shocked Nan Kui.
"Huh?"
Nan Kui then looked at Yu Bai, her expression blank.
Yu Bai's face was flushed, and she remained silent, which made Nan Kui very anxious. As soon as it was over, she chased Jiang Jizhou away, saying that she wanted to have a private chat with Yu Bai.
"What exactly happened to you? Tell me the truth!"
Yu Bai stammered, "We're together."
Nan Kui immediately stared at Yu Bai with the look of someone looking at a good-for-nothing best friend, along with an expression that said, "I knew it."
Yu Bai lowered his eyes, his expression gentle and melancholic.
“Actually, I knew this day would come.” After a long silence, Nan Kui finally spoke.
"Why?" Yu Bai asked blankly.
"It feels like no matter how much you two hate each other, no one else can get in. Besides, there's more love than hate."
Nan Kui rarely shows such thoughtfulness.
Yu Bai smiled.
"Actually, Jiang Jizhou is quite good. He's tall, rich, and handsome. Anyway, we won't lose out. We'll just take all his money and run."
This sentence perfectly suits Nan Kui; she lightened the slightly heavy atmosphere with a joke.
"Xiao Kui, I don't know, am I right?"
"Do it this way."
A hint of struggle flashed in Yu Bai's eyes.
"Instead of getting entangled like this for the rest of your lives, why not just be together? I wasn't part of your high school years and don't know the specific details, but it seems that Jiang Jizhou is a worthwhile person."
Nan Kui analyzed rationally that from the time she met Jiang Jizhou until now, he had been incredibly good to Yu Bai.
Whether it's material things or emotions, I give 100%.
Yu Bai looked up, somewhat stunned; she simply couldn't deceive her own heart.
"Most importantly, I discovered that I still love him."
Yu Bai has always been timid and soft-hearted since childhood, but such people are often the most stubborn. Once they have made up their minds, it is difficult for them to turn back, and they always have their own bit of obsession.
She knew he was the one from the first time he protected her in high school.
He will forever occupy the softest corner of her heart, an indelible and irreplaceable memory.
As Nan Kui said, rather than continuing to suffer like this, it's better to let yourself sink into despair.
Her thoughts, along with the night, sank into the darkness.
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The following spring, a new hearing aid was successfully developed.
Jiang Jizhou named it Tingbai. This hearing aid, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides a very user-friendly experience for hearing-impaired patients. Its affordable price has made it popular in the market, giving millions of hearing-impaired patients from families with limited means a tool to hear the world clearly.
Yu Bai also switched to this hearing aid. She no longer had long hair like she used to, just to cover the hearing aid in her ears. She tied her hair in a high ponytail, revealing the small white hearing aid by her ear. It was a gentle and calm feeling that had been accumulated over the years.
Her journalism career has been illustrious. Following her excellent articles on how cultural tourism in mountainous areas helps alleviate poverty, she has completed many outstanding interviews and has been promoted to department director.
She is incredibly busy, constantly traveling all over the world for work. Sometimes she also travels alone to less-known countries to experience the customs and cultures of a completely different world. With her heartwarming and engaging videos, she has become a well-known blogger on video platforms.
Looking at the now shining Yu Bai, Jiang Jizhou felt happy for her, but occasionally he would feel jealous and worried that Yu Bai didn't need him.
Faced with Yu Bai flying around everywhere, Jiang Jizhou could only keep company with his cat, Ju Zi. The two, a cat and a dog, depended on each other for survival, which was much more harmonious than before.
On the day of the Tingbai hearing aid new product launch, the sun was shining brightly. Yu Bai specially flew back to China from South Africa, dressed in a white suit jacket and trousers, looking capable and composed.
Even though it was to support Jiang Jizhou, she still didn't forget her job as a reporter and prepared to take photos and conduct interviews inside the venue.
Jiang Jizhou expressed his dissatisfaction.
Yu Bai casually remarked, "After all, it's rare for the president of Tingbai Technology to make an appearance, so it's big news."
Jiang Jizhou snorted, looking very aggrieved, and clung to Yu Bai, groping her all over.
Jiang Jizhou breathed into Yu Bai's ear, making Yu Bai's body go weak and her heart flutter.
"Bai Bai, I love you so much."
He didn't hesitate to express his overflowing love.
Yu Bai felt a tickle in her heart. She leaned weakly against Jiang Jizhou's chest, whispering the words "Ting Bai" and muttering shyly, "Brother, you're quite romantic."
Jiang Jizhou gently kissed Yu Bai's forehead, his eyes filled with deep love.
"Bai Bai, you're finally back by my side."
His voice was choked with sobs, and even now he still felt it wasn't quite real, but the warmth in his arms clearly told him that he had finally regained the most precious and valuable person in the world, the one he would love for the rest of his life.
They reluctantly parted ways only after the new product launch began.
At the new product launch, Jiang Jizhou, president of Tingbai Technology, who rarely appears in public, attended, which indeed caused a sensation.
Aloof and dignified, refined and abstinent, a few clear unedited photos of him went viral online, immediately sparking a large-scale and heated discussion among netizens. Unfortunately, the CEO is already married.
When Jiang Jizhou was asked by a reporter about his original intention in developing hearing aids.
His usually indifferent eyes softened as he passionately confessed his love to Yu Bai in the audience.
"It's because of my wife, Yu Bai. Listen to Bai, it means I only want to hear her voice."
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Author's Note: Actually, I wanted to add more dramatic tension later on, but after thinking about it, I realized that love can overcome everything. Their love for each other was just too profound; the male lead didn't have anyone else in the relationship, and although the female lead tried, she found she still loved him. All their coldness and distance would crumble the moment they met; they couldn't tolerate anyone else. So, I'll end it here. Thank you to all the little angels who have been reading! There might be some bonus chapters later! [rainbow emoji][rainbow emoji][rainbow emoji]
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