Chapter 63 Come with me
So, as long as the real female lead returns, everything will go back to normal?
Her fate was just like the rainy night she dreamed of: she was abandoned by Lu Ran and died by crashing into a wall.
[Host, what were you saying just now?]
Pei Ci, who was deep in thought, heard the system's question at that moment.
Pei Ci blinked; it wasn't important. She collected her thoughts, shook her head, and skipped the topic, saying, "It's nothing."
The system sensed that she didn't want to elaborate, so it didn't ask further. It simply said, "[Host, now let's go back to the day you returned to the country. Ye Qingyu was working part-time at the airport. What are your plans next?]"
How to do it?
Pei Ci twitched her finger.
*
On the other side, in the lounge.
"Miss's illness seems to be getting worse," Shao Ying said to Anderson, who was sitting and drinking tea beside her.
Shao Ying is Pei Ci's assistant, but she hasn't been with Pei Ci for very long, not nearly as long as this mixed-race man. And this man always manages to do everything for his mistress flawlessly.
Shao Ying said this intentionally to Anderson, hoping to find out from him why Miss Dian returned to China.
She still couldn't understand why her young mistress had chosen to return to China. Her mistress was someone who could travel abroad for treatment and completely follow medical advice. Why... did she insist on going back?
Why?
Is there something that absolutely must be done?
...or...
A special person?
Shao Ying's brows and eyes betrayed a restlessness she was unaware of. The mere thought of her mistress changing because of someone made her uncomfortable.
It seems that maintaining a cold demeanor is indeed the best course of action for you, Miss.
However, Anderson was not easily fooled; on the contrary, he had an exceptional eye for people. He easily saw through Shao Ying's intentions. A young lady is always surrounded by unrelated people. His smile faded slightly, and he said in a gentle tone, "The slap you gave me was very light."
He was referring to the time Pei Ci slapped him, like a dog showing off a reward from its master. Shao Ying's face fell as he expected, but she still persisted, asking, "Then what was the reason, Miss..."
Just then—
Beep beep—.
Their pagers rang. It meant the young lady wanted them to come over. They were both taken aback, the tense atmosphere dissipated, and the two straightened their clothes and hurried towards the bedroom.
Even on the plane, the bedroom was still luxuriously and comfortably furnished. Yet, at first glance, the first thing you would see was a person reclining on the bed. She wasn't tall, but rather exceptionally thin. Her black hair was draped over her shoulders, and her pale skin revealed faint blue veins, making her look somewhat lifeless. However, it was this calm and aloof temperament that was captivating.
Both of them simultaneously softened their breathing. Anderson, who was walking in front, took a few steps forward, bent down slightly at the head of the bed, and asked softly, "Miss, are you feeling unwell?"
"Is there anything I can do?" Anderson moved closer, his handsome face even bearing red marks.
“Yes, Miss, what do we need to do?” Shao Ying asked from the side.
At this moment, Pei Ci, who had been looking down, raised her head, and the two people came into view.
Pei Ci first looked at Anderson, who had joined her early last year and always managed to organize her affairs perfectly. Shao Ying arrived a little later, but her fighting skills always reassured her. And these two…
After Shao Ying fell ill while saving Ye Qingyu, she disappeared from public view.
And Anderson...
She disappeared the day after she returned to China.
Pei Ci has never cared about the people who come and go in her life; she never interferes with their comings and goings. But now, perhaps she needs someone she can occasionally use.
Thinking of this, she shook her head. "It's nothing."
Are we almost there?
“Yes, miss,” Anderson replied.
"Okay." Pei Ci sat up straighter. "Help me change my clothes."
Anderson: "..."
“Yes, miss,” Anderson said, subtly licking his gums.
The subsequent process was largely the same as before the world restarted: washing up and getting dressed, each movement was quick and gentle.
Of course, this did not include Pei Ci's gaze.
Pei Ci was always unaware of the influence she unconsciously exuded. She didn't shy away from looking at people, her gaze falling lightly upon them, like a feather gently brushing past. Subtle yet easily made her composed assistant's hands tremble as she buttoned her shoes.
Miss...
Anderson's lips tightened unconsciously.
His body went numb, his heart pounded, and his ears burned.
"pain."
Pei Ci's single word brought him to his senses. He looked down and saw that the ankle he was holding through his gloves was already red. Anderson's heart tightened, and he began to apologize.
Am I going to slap you again?
He even started to look forward to it.
However, Pei Ci's reaction once again surprised him: "It's nothing."
Miss……
Anderson stared at her, his mouth slightly agape, almost in disbelief.
Pei Ci met her gaze naturally. She had already changed her clothes and was wearing pearls in her ears, the luster of which made her features exceptionally beautiful. Her cool expression softened slightly. "You will always be with me, won't you?"
despair--
The restless, raging beast within Anderson was thus calmed down.
"Yes!" the two said in unison.
*
This time, Pei Ci didn't oversleep; she got off the plane on time.
Airport staff had already made all the necessary preparations, and specially arranged a VIP area for Pei Ci's plane to land, separating it from other passengers.
“Miss, do you need me to help you?” Anderson asked from the side.
If there's anything different about Anderson compared to the previous ones, it might be that his voice is softer and lacks that constant sense of suppression.
"Let me do it," Shao Ying quickly said.
"No need, I can walk by myself." Pei Ci declined their offer and walked out of the plane exit on her own.
The area was spacious and bright, with staff already prepared to provide services. Pei Ci spotted Ye Qingyu among their blue and white uniforms at a glance.
Speaking of which, Ye Qingyu's aura was extremely striking. He was very tall, thin but with a large frame, and his face wasn't particularly feminine; his reddish-brown eyes even possessed a wild, sharp quality. Once you knew his gender, it was actually quite easy to see the incongruity of his appearance, which didn't belong to a woman.
Surprisingly, no one questioned her gender.
Because the world firmly believes she is the female lead.
The female lead...
Pei Ci saw the moment she fell from the building. It was a fleeting image, like a bird plummeting to its limit, only bursting forth with vibrant red upon impact with the ground.
Now she needs to find out his true identity.
"Miss, what are you looking at?" Shao Ying followed Pei Ci's gaze to the crowd, where ordinary staff members were gathered. She was very curious about what the young lady was looking at.
Pei Ci immediately looked away, her fingers hanging down as before the restart, and said, "I lost my ring."
And so, just like last time, because of her words, the entire airport sprang into action, bustling about searching for her ring. Pei Ci, just like before, sat in a chair drinking tea.
"Hello, Miss." Pei Ci, who was idly tapping her teacup, heard Ye Qingyu's voice.
She looked up and their eyes met.
One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
"..."
Ye Qingyu was the first to look away. He knew this young lady was beautiful, sickly, and even loved by Lu Ran but unrequited. He had felt nothing when he heard these things, but now, in this scene, just seeing those pale eyes, he felt a burning pain as if he were being scorched by the sun.
No.
Perhaps it's not pain.
But he couldn't understand this feeling either.
His body looked like it was covered with hundreds of fleas.
—I have to leave here.
For no apparent reason, this thought suddenly welled up in his mind. He hastily averted his gaze, his dry lips about to part—
Have you found my ring?
Pei Ci spoke up.
Pei Ci didn't quite remember what it was like when she met Ye Qingyu, but she wanted to get straight to the point.
These words immediately stopped Ye Qingyu from backing down. He glanced at her with a gentle look that even he himself was unaware of, and said, "Yes."
"I will find it, but I might..."
It was a simple sentence, but he couldn't bring himself to say the word "offensive." He was stuck, his soul torn apart for no apparent reason.
Pei Ci added to his words.
“You can offend me,” she said naturally. “Come on.”
Ye Qingyu was taken aback.
Why would this pampered young lady know his inner thoughts?
In the end, much like before the reboot, Ye Qingyu exposed Pei Ci's little lie and pointed out that the ring was hidden in Pei Ci's palm.
It was clear that this kind of prank that bothered others had offended him. But at this moment, Ye Qingyu didn't even have that thought.
Thump—
Thump—thump—
He couldn't understand why his heart was beating so fast, but perhaps he should leave.
"I see." Pei Ci skipped the explanation and spread her hands.
The white opal ring lay in her palm.
Under bright light, the white opal sparkles brilliantly, even more dazzling than a diamond.
Ye Qingyu remained silent for a long time. A mix of indescribable emotions suddenly welled up in his heart, making him even more uneasy than the nightmares he had been having for so long.
Because he realized that this girl, whom he had only met for the first time, was already able to profoundly influence him.
“You found the ring.” Pei Ci waved her hand, the reflected light shining on Ye Qingyu’s chin. She slowly stood up, tilted her head back, and stared intently at him. “I will thank you.”
Before the restart, in order to bring Ye Qingyu and Lu Ran together, she chose to give Ye Qingyu a ring so that Ye Qingyu would repay Lu Ran's money. However, something went wrong, and Lu Ran thought Ye Qingyu had stolen her ring, so he humiliated and beat Ye Qingyu at the airport.
That same night, the system alarm went off.
[Attention! Attention!! The female lead is in critical condition, please seek immediate medical attention!!!]
[Attention! Attention!! The female lead is in critical condition, please seek immediate medical attention!!]
The system alarm woke her from her sleep, and she learned from the system that Lu Ran was beating Ye Qingyu, so she called Lu Ran.
She saved Ye Qingyu, and then a miracle happened: the female protagonist's alarm disappeared.
Now that she knows Ye Qingyu isn't the female lead, what exactly happened to the real female lead that night?
How did the real female protagonist escape danger when she had no one to rely on?
Pei Ci was utterly perplexed; she was determined to find out what was going on.
Of course, what she should do now is—
"Ye Qingyu, come with me," Pei Ci said to Ye Qingyu.
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