The sun was high in the sky, past the time for a midday nap, and it was time to get up and do the afternoon work.
The spacious bedroom remained quiet. The two occupants lay peacefully, an ambiguous scent lingering in the air. The messy state of the room clearly indicated what had happened the previous night.
Gu Chenyuan hugged Ye Qingyun from behind, feeling her body temperature up close. He looked down and saw that Ye Qingyun's originally fair neck was covered with dense red marks.
These are all marks he made.
Gu Chenyuan smiled and placed a kiss on Ye Qingyun's smooth shoulder as she slept, letting out a satisfied sigh.
He finally imprinted his unique mark on Ye Qingyun from head to toe, inside and out. Now, Ye Qingyun exudes his aura.
Gu Chenyuan's emotions surged, and he unconsciously tightened his grip. Ye Qingyun groaned and opened her eyes.
After a second of thinking about where she was, Ye Qingyun froze. As she fled, she begged for mercy, "I can't take it anymore, I really can't take it anymore. I'm paralyzed from the waist down. Let's rest for two days! I feel so much pain, I must be bleeding."
Gu Chenyuan didn't let Ye Qingyun leave. Now that Ye Qingyun was awake, he was no longer so careful. He turned Ye Qingyun over and held her face to face in his arms: "No bleeding. I checked. Qingyun is exceptionally talented. There isn't a single wound. You're really amazing."
Ye Qingyun had absolutely no desire to hear Gu Chenyuan talk about extraordinary talent. How could he possibly be as talented as Gu Chenyuan? Gu Chenyuan was practically inhuman; he was a tireless, ever-relenting pile driver!
Ye Qingyun angrily punched Gu Chenyuan, then pushed him away with difficulty, and was about to get up to go to the restroom to take care of personal matters.
Ye Qingyun struggled to get out of bed, his back aching terribly. He refused Gu Chenyuan's help and made his way to the bathroom. Halfway there, he felt something was wrong; a chilling feeling ran down his spine. He turned around and saw Gu Chenyuan staring at his back, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
Ye Qingyun: "..."
Ye Qingyun quickened her pace, rushed into the bathroom, and closed the door.
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Gu Chenyuan watched Ye Qingyun's figure disappear, and couldn't help but smile. He turned to the side, opened the cabinet next to the bed, and took out a small jewelry box.
Inside the box was his wedding ring with Ye Qingyun, which he had made himself.
Ye Qingyun wore the same ring as him, bearing his mark, so that even strangers would know they were a couple.
Gu Chenyuan took out the ring, looking at the subtle reflections of the gemstone on it, and imagined how Ye Qingyun would look wearing it.
Everything was so perfect, so perfect that it seemed like a bubble that would burst at the slightest touch.
Gu Chenyuan took a deep breath. He didn't know when Ye Qingyun would regain her memories, nor did he want to think about it.
Gu Chenyuan had never believed in gods, but at this moment, he still prayed silently in his heart.
Hopefully, Ye Qingyun will regain her memory later, much later, preferably when both of them have gray hair and Ye Qingyun no longer has the strength to leave, before she can recall it.
At that time, no matter how much Ye Qingyun hates or resents him, he will still be able to hold Ye Qingyun's hand and stay by her side.
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Inside the restroom, Ye Qingyun touched herself and breathed a sigh of relief.
Aside from the stiffness and numbness, his body was dry and clean, without the damp and sticky feeling he had last night. Gu Chenyuan had obviously cleaned him up thoroughly while he was asleep.
Okay, at least Gu Chenyuan didn't do what he said last night—that he would block him all night until he got pregnant. Gu Chenyuan still has some conscience left! He still knows that men can't have children!
Ye Qingyun turned on the tap, scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on her face, then looked at herself in the mirror.
You wouldn't believe it until you see it; what you find is shocking. In the mirror, apart from his face, his entire body is covered in red marks.
Ye Qingyun cursed, but the corners of her mouth still curled up slightly.
Ye Qingyun dragged her aching body here, not simply to wash up, but for other reasons.
A dull ache throbbed in his head, as if something was trying to break through the soil. This pain had started in the middle of the night, but due to the special circumstances last night, he hadn't had a chance to properly process it.
Ye Qingyun closed her eyes, frowned, and tried to focus all her attention on the chaotic pain.
A throbbing pain shot through Ye Qingyun's brain, and he inexplicably recalled the look in Gu Chenyuan's eyes last night.
Gu Chenyuan's dark eyes reflected only his own image, an eager desire to possess, the joy of getting what he wanted, and a well-hidden unease deep within.
The image of Gu Chenyuan in my mind was like countless fragments, scattered in every corner, illuminating the darkness.
...He remembered.
He remembered everything from the past.
A mix of emotions welled up in Ye Qingyun's heart, and she was overwhelmed with feelings, but in the end, they all settled down.
Hmph, he knew it! He and Gu Chenyuan were deeply in love, and they wouldn't tolerate any other demons or monsters interfering!
Even with amnesia, he is still so clever as to point straight to the truth!
Well done, that's him for you!
So next, we need to tell Gu Chenyuan that he has regained his memory and has no aftereffects. Everything he said back then was the truth!
No, we can't say there are no aftereffects. After all, his back still hurts, his legs are weak, and he can barely walk steadily.
Ye Qingyun rubbed his back, opened the door, and strode confidently toward Gu Chenyuan's location.
Gu Chenyuan was still sitting on the bed, but this time, he wasn't just sitting there in a daze. He was holding something in his hand and fiddling with it.
Ye Qingyun looked closely and discovered that they were two small rings.
Ye Qingyun asked curiously, "When did you buy two more rings?"
Gu Chenyuan looked up and saw Ye Qingyun walking over: "I didn't buy it. I made it myself when I had some free time."
Ye Qingyun was taken aback, then praised, "Wow, that's amazing! You can already do crafts?"
He remembered that before they bought their first ring, they had considered making it themselves. However, for him and Gu Chenyuan, who had absolutely no artistic talent, making a beautiful ring was simply too difficult.
But now, the ring on Gu Chenyuan's hand is exquisite and delicate, without the slightest hint of being crudely made.
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Gu Chenyuan's eyes, but he suppressed it by looking at Ye Qingyun's face.
“I was planning to give you this ring last night, but I didn’t expect it to be delayed until today.” Gu Chenyuan picked up a relatively smaller ring and stared at Ye Qingyun’s hand.
"Don't you even think about why it took so long to get to today?" Ye Qingyun said speechlessly. "Couldn't you have taken a break back then, given me the ring, and then we could have leaned against each other and dreamed about the future?"
Gu Chenyuan was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "No."
Ye Qingyun: "..."
Gu Chenyuan said softly, "Qingyun, shall I help you put it on?"
Ye Qingyun didn't answer. He sat down next to Gu Chenyuan and examined Gu Chenyuan's face closely.
"You've lost weight compared to before," Ye Qingyun said.
Gu Chenyuan smiled: "I've been under a lot of pressure lately, so losing a little weight is good—"
Gu Chenyuan suddenly fell silent.
He had a tough time recently, but his personal condition was still pretty good, so his appearance didn't change and he was in a normal state.
To be honest, before Ye Qingyun returned, he was depressed and ate nothing but wax; he was truly emaciated during that time.
His complexion improved little by little, as Ye Qingyun watched.
Under normal circumstances, Ye Qingyun would never suddenly say something like that, unless...
Gu Chenyuan's pupils contracted, and his mind went completely blank.
"Are you going to put a ring on my finger?" Ye Qingyun asked again.
Gu Chenyuan did not answer. He felt his whole body tense up, and a chill in his heart quickly spread throughout his body.
Then Gu Chenyuan saw Ye Qingyun look around, stand up, and walk a few steps toward the bedroom door.
He immediately stood up and strode after her, grabbing Ye Qingyun's waist, which still bore heavy marks.
Ye Qingyun is leaving.
His bubble of happiness lasted only a few days before vanishing without a trace.
Ye Qingyun cried out in pain, "Let go!"
"I won't let go," Gu Chenyuan said in a suppressed voice, "It's impossible."
"If my back breaks, don't even think about doing it again. You'll be using your hands with me from now on!" Ye Qingyun was practically spitting blood. "Wearing a ring? Can't you be serious for once? You're not some special race that has to do *that* for three days and three nights when you're in heat. Can't you take a break and rest for a bit?"
Ye Qingyun's words were so different from what Gu Chenyuan had imagined. He seemed to understand the meaning behind Ye Qingyun's words, yet he also seemed to have completely misunderstood them.
Amidst the chaos, Gu Chenyuan managed to pinpoint a question: "...Where are you going?"
"Get dressed," Ye Qingyun patted Gu Chenyuan's arm, trying to make him let go of her, "You get dressed too. Look at the state we are in right now, it's not proper at all. How can we wear rings in this situation? It's not serious!"
Ye Qingyun noticed that the arms restraining him gradually loosened, eventually becoming a force that he could easily break free of.
Ye Qingyun stopped walking and fell backward into Gu Chenyuan's arms: "You choked me unconscious, I can't walk, carry me."
Gu Chenyuan remained silent, picked up Ye Qingyun, and walked to the wardrobe.
"That's more like it." Ye Qingyun opened the wardrobe and found clothes for herself and Gu Chenyuan.
He handed a set of clothes to Gu Chenyuan and was about to put on his own when he heard Gu Chenyuan say, "Qingyun... have you taken the medicine?"
Ye Qingyun lowered her head and buttoned her clothes: "Where would I find the time to make medicine? It's all right under your nose, you know everything."
Gu Chenyuan was well aware of this. He kept a close eye on Ye Qingyun every moment. Even a few days ago, when Ye Qingyun left him, he still paid attention to her activities throughout the day.
He knew that Ye Qingyun hadn't taken any medication.
Can……
“I was coerced in the past, and many of my actions were not my own choice.” Ye Qingyun smiled as she looked at Gu Chenyuan. “There is only one person I truly love.”
Gu Chenyuan's emotions shifted constantly. He seemed to have a lot to say, but in the end, he asked, "Who coerced you?"
"That's not the point," Ye Qingyun said, both amused and exasperated. "The person I like is now married to me, you know that?"
Gu Chenyuan smiled, the icy coldness in his eyes melting away: "Mm."
Ye Qingyun shook her head: "He's always so anxious and jealous. He can't do that anymore, or I'll get angry."
Ye Qingyun reached out her hand to Gu Chenyuan, who grasped it firmly.
"I'm asking you to wear a ring..."
The words stopped abruptly, and the sound of tender kisses filled the room.
Ye Qingyun couldn't finish what he wanted to say, but he knew that Gu Chenyuan already understood.
From beginning to end, they will only have each other.
They loved each other and stayed together until the last moment of their lives.
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