Translator: Lonelytree
He immediately smiled brightly. âCanât you remember anyone?â
I nodded. âYes, I donât remember anything,â I explained sincerely.
He introduced himself in a very gentlemanly manner. âHello, my name is Gu Nian.â
He extended his hand to me.
I hesitated and reached out to gently shake his hand. âHello, my name is Nanxing.â
He smiled.
There was a childlike sense of relief in that smile.
âNanxing, itâs okay if you donât remember. Iâll help you,â he said happily.
I shook my head gently. âNo need. Iâll find the memories myself.â
I didnât want to rely on others, especially people who might be my enemies!
His smile was faint, but there was an indescribable indulgence in it. âYouâve forgotten about many things, but you are still you.â
I wasnât sure if he was praising or criticizing me.
He was actually very straightforward and didnât beat around the bush at all.
He looked at me with a gaze as gentle as Jing Tianâs, and there were even faint tears in his eyes. âNanxing, I thought I was about to die back then. However, I would die with no regret because Iâd die in your arms.â
I looked at him in surprise.
He smiled. âWhen I came back from my near-death experience, and I was told that... something had happened to you, my heart shattered.â
He turned his head away and wiped his face with his hand. I saw tears fall from his eyes. He turned his head around and continued to smile. âThis is great, Nanxing! Youâre still alive, and Iâm alive. I have to thank the heavens for saving my life and allowing me to see you again!â His smile brightened. âI would take ten knife stabbings for you, much less one!â
He exhaled. âItâs alright that you canât remember anything, Nanxing. This is the perfect chance for you to start over!â
He was so excited that his words were incoherent.
I was stunned.
âYou... took a knife for me?â I asked hesitantly.
He was stunned for a moment before he smiled. âItâs fine. Itâs all in the past.â
I took two steps forward to take a closer look at him.
However, my mind was empty. There was nothing in it.
âGu... Nian... ?â I softly called out his name.
Gu Nianâs voice brightened, and he nodded. âYes, Iâm Gu Nian, Nanxing. Have you remember me?â
I frowned and shook my head gently. âIâm sorry, I still donât remember anything.â
The light in his eyes disappeared, but he still looked at me gently. âItâs fine. Thereâs no need to fret. We can get to know each other and be friends again, right?â
I hesitated, but I felt that his request wasnât too much. If he had taken a knife for me and almost died, then he would have been my savior. It was only right for us to be friends. At least he hadnât asked more from me.
So I nodded. âAlright, weâll try to be friends again.â
Gu Nianâs smile was bright and cheerful. âCan you show me around your new home?â
I turned to look at Daisy and said to Gu Nian. âIâll have to trouble my housekeeper to do that because Iâm not familiar with this place either.â
Gu Nian smiled. He reached out to touch my head and sighed. âNanxing, youâre still the same.â
I tilted my head. His hand missed me. He wasnât offended, but I was uncomfortable.
I didnât like him being so intimate with me.
âDaisy, get someone to show Mr. Gu around our house.â I gave this person to Daisy because I couldnât quite digest our relationship.
However, I could confirm that we werenât lovers.. I could tell from his attitude.