When Qian Sui first heard Ling Shen say that Ning Zhiyao had died at such a young age, she had imagined many possible outcomes, but she never expected it to be for this reason.
Chisui was momentarily stunned and didn't know what to say for a moment. After all, in today's society governed by the rule of law, the chances of being murdered and dying are really not high.
Before Qian Sui could speak, Ling Shen said, "When I went out with her, we were being followed. It was Sister Zhiyao who helped us distract those people, and that's how I was saved."
Upon hearing this, Qian Sui gave a soft "oh," knowing that this was Ling Shen's sore spot, so she didn't ask any further questions.
But the next moment, she seemed to realize something.
Ling Shen said that he went out with her, and then Ning Zhiyao came to their rescue. Logically, both of them should have been saved, but Ling Shen only said that he was saved.
What's going on?
Qian Sui looked up at Ling Shen. Perhaps it was the shock and confusion in her eyes that made Ling Shen's lips twitch slightly. He reached out and touched Qian Sui's head, saying, "When I went out to play with Zhi Yan, we were followed. Later, Sister Zhi Yao came to our rescue, and Zhi Yan and I ran away. But then we encountered another group of people. Zhi Yan told me to hide while she distracted them. And since then, I haven't seen Zhi Yan again."
This was the first time Chitose had heard the name Chiyan, but it wasn't unfamiliar to her.
Because the name Shang Ziyan is strikingly similar to the name Zhiyan.
Qian Sui recalled everything that had happened before. Ling Shen had mistaken her for the girl he remembered because she looked similar to her.
Later, Shang Ziyan appeared, and everyone said she looked like Shang Ziya. But from another perspective, it's actually that she and Shang Ziyan both resembled the girl in Ling Shen's memory.
Furthermore, the name Shang Ziyan is almost identical to the name of the child in Ling Shen's memory.
Based on this, Shang Ziyan is more likely the girl in Ling Shen's memory.
Thinking of this, Qian Sui felt as if something had suddenly blocked her heart, causing her some displeasure.
Qian Sui calmed herself down before raising her eyes to meet Ling Shen's gaze.
Ling Shen was also looking at Qian Sui, his eyes seeming to be expecting something.
Chitose was stung by that expectant look in her eyes.
Qian Sui looked away and gazed at Ning Zhiyao's photo on the tombstone, saying, "So you've been looking for that girl all this time."
Ling Shen's gaze remained fixed on Qian Sui, and he gave a soft "hmm".
Chisui felt uncomfortable under Ling Shen's intense gaze. Although it wasn't appropriate, she still spoke up.
Qian Sui said, "I'm sorry, I'm not."
Ling Shen continued to look at Qian Sui without saying a word.
Qian Sui forced herself to ignore Ling Shen's gaze.
She crouched down and looked into the eyes of the girl in the photo on the tombstone, where fresh lilies were placed.
Ling Shen has always valued the situation here, so he hired people to take care of it and delivered fresh bouquets every two days. Therefore, Ling Shen did not bring any bouquets when he came this time.
There were a few fallen leaves in front of the tombstone. Qian Sui stepped forward and reached out to remove the leaves.
After Chitose removed the fallen leaves, when she looked up, she met the gaze of the person in the tombstone photograph.
Although it's just a photo, that gentle gaze feels all too familiar.
Chisui was suddenly stunned, and a bunch of random images flashed through her mind in an instant.
Qian Sui stood by the roadside, picked up an orange from the ground, and the moment she looked up, she met Ning Zhiyao's smiling eyes.
Qian Sui handed the orange in her hand to Ning Zhiyao, who smiled gently at her.
Ning Zhiyao said, "You've come to see Xiao Shen again."
........
After those chaotic images flashed by, Chisui felt a sharp pain in her head.
Qian Sui supported himself on the ground with one hand and held his head with the other.
The emperor looked pained and knelt before the tombstone, panting heavily.
What on earth is going on? Qian Sui has never met Ning Zhiyao before, so why does that look in her eyes feel so familiar?
Ling Shen noticed that Qian Sui was acting strangely, so he quickly squatted down to support her and asked, "What's wrong?"
Qian Sui gasped for breath and it took him a long time to recover.
Qian Sui looked up again and met Ning Zhiyao's gaze on the tombstone.
Qian Sui shook his head and said, "I'm fine."
But Chitose still couldn't figure it out. What exactly was that image that flashed through her mind?
...
Because Qian Sui wasn't feeling well, Ling Shen didn't stay with her for long.
On the way there, Ling Shen was downcast; on the way back, Qian Sui was sullen.
Chisui really couldn't understand what was going on.
Ling Shen said she was the girl in his memory. What was that image that flashed through his mind when he saw Ning Zhiyao's photo just now?
Chisui couldn't figure it out; all she could feel was a buzzing in her head.
It drizzled a bit on the way back. The raindrops fell on the car windows, and the neon lights outside reflected on the rain, making the scene look even more lively.
Chisui's mind was still thinking about those things, and as she thought about them, she began to feel sleepy.
She had a dream.
In her dream, they were being chased by people dressed in plainclothes, blending into the crowd. When she and another boy reached a less crowded area, those people rushed at them.
Qian Sui didn't know who those people were, let alone why they were chasing them. She couldn't even see clearly who was the person who was pulling her hand and running forward.
They kept running forward, and the scenery around them kept changing.
When they reached an abandoned warehouse, Chitose pulled the boy to a stop next to the reeds.
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