On the terrace, the chilled wine and the gentle night breeze create a pleasant atmosphere, while the fragrance of flowers and the starry sky add to the intoxicating ambiance.
Can't sleep?
"Hmm, why isn't Big Brother asleep either?"
"I can't sleep if my mind is not clear."
"Want to sit with me for a while? There are lots of stars tonight."
"good."
Hua Qingyun and Hua Changle lay on the spread-out armchairs, enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
Hua Changle suddenly spoke up: "Big brother, was I really that bad before?"
Hua Qingyun opened her eyes, paused for a moment, and then said, "No. You are very outstanding. Whether it's socializing at banquets, your special skills, or your studies, you do very well."
“Excellent? I don’t remember. I only vaguely remember that we argued. And…”
Hua Changle turned her head to look at him: "I remember the look in my brother's eyes when I first woke up."
Hua Qingyun was stunned.
Hua Changle remembered that when she woke up after transmigrating into the book, the first people she saw were Hua Qingyun and Hua Anning.
She remembered Hua Qingyun's gaze very clearly; it was cold and filled with a disgust that indicated her unwillingness to pay attention to him.
That was the first foreign impression she received in this world.
Although that might only have been directed at the original owner of the body, and there was nothing more excessive,
But Hua Changle still remembered that look, and it was a look that indicated she was disliked.
Upon seeing her wake up, Hua Qingyun's reaction was that she was worried Hua Anning would get tired from guarding her for too long, so she took her away.
She was left alone, lying there accepting the unfamiliar world, then went into that sanatorium "dark room" alone, and was then sent by Zhou Liang to be taken home.
The house was empty.
Hua Changle didn't feel wronged, but ultimately her heart was cold.
But only now does she dare to ask why.
Hua Qingyun's Adam's apple bobbed as he turned his head, his expression apologetic: "I'm sorry, Lele, I was in a bad mood at the time and didn't show you the care and concern that an older brother should have. I apologize to you."
“I don’t need my brother’s apology.” Hua Changle avoided his gaze.
"I just want to know why."
Hua Qingyun hesitated, her fingers stretching out and then curling up, her expression complex.
Finally, he sighed and said, "Lele, I can't tell you."
"Then why can't I say?"
Hua Changle stared intently at him: "Is there something that, if I knew about it, would be detrimental to your Hua family?"
"Or to put it bluntly, I will do something to the Hua family, just like before."
Hua Qingyun's dark red eyes were unfathomable in the dim light of the terrace, but he did not deny it.
"So I was right."
Hua Changle leaned closer: "I can't imagine what could possibly make me, Hua Changle, so recklessly take action against such a powerful family as the Hua family."
"Big brother, you must know, right?"
Hua Qingyun sighed: "Although this is not a pleasant thing to say, I still have to say it—I can't say it for your own good."
"ha!"
Hua Changle sighed weakly, feeling utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally.
"Fine, I won't say! Why do I have to guess from fragmented memories? Why do I have to live like a question mark?"
Why can't I live a carefree life and do whatever I want? Why can't I just be your sister and not care about anything?
Hua Qingyun then said, "You can."
"What about the past grudges and karmic consequences?"
Hua Changle smiled bitterly: "If letting go were such an easy thing, there wouldn't be so many grudges and feuds in the world."
"Never mind, if my brother doesn't want to tell me, I can't force him."
"I just... wanted to ask."
Hua Changle lay back, turned over, and remained silent with his back to Hua Qingyun.
Hua Qingyun's throat seemed to choke, and her usual eloquence vanished, leaving only two sentences on the tip of her tongue:
"I won't stop you from finding your past."
"Go back and rest, it's chilly here."
Hua Changle became agitated and suddenly stood up, but the sudden movement caused her vision to go black.
Hua Qingyun reached out to help her, and her hand just touched her back.
She gasped and moved his hand away.
"What happened to your back?" Hua Qingyun asked after noticing.
"It's nothing, I'm going back to sleep. Big brother, get some rest too." Hua Changle went back to his room by himself.
Hua Qingyun was left standing on the terrace, her eyes filled with complex emotions, but not confusion, only determination.
"One cannot have both fish and bear's paw... one must choose life over righteousness..."
The night wind began to rustle, scattering whispered words into the night sky:
"I'm sorry, Lele, I've already made my choice."
"The Hua family is my everything."
Meanwhile, Hua Changle went back to her room but didn't go to sleep right away.
She lay in bed, and the helplessness and sadness she had shown in front of Hua Qingyun had completely vanished.
"Tsk, boss, you're no good. We can't get a single word out of you."
"It can be said to be quite rational."
Hua Changle rolled half a circle, scooped up the big rabbit, and pressed it into his arms:
"Let's wait until we're investigating She Jiameng's matter. If we can make any progress on Meng Danruo's matter, let's see if we can learn more from Hua Wuyan."
I thought you were really worried.
The rabbit slowly emerged.
Hua Changle shoved the large rabbit in his arms down, grabbed its neck, and said viciously:
"Do you really think I'm someone who's so easily vulnerable? Hmm? Tell me!"
"If you don't tell me, I'll strangle you! You damned rabbit, prepare to die!"
As she spoke, she mischievously ruffled the rabbit's already worn-out fur, making clumps of it like little bird nests.
[If you keep doing that, I'm going to get my head rubbed bald! Let go of me!]
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