Chapter 1311: 322: I’ve overstepped again

You could accept being a mistress, but even then, Master Du doesn’t love her. He doesn’t even bother to feign affection.

She couldn’t understand why Chu Xiangyi would persist like this.

From a bystander’s perspective, there was no way to make sense of Chu Xiangyi.

But after years of trying to convince her, Chu Xiangyi never listened. As a bystander, there was nothing more she could do besides feeling helpless.

Perhaps, matters of the heart really are like drinking water — only the one drinking knows its warmth or coldness.

On the other side.

Master Du picked up a small porcelain bottle on the table and poured out a transparent pill, resembling a tiny glass bead.

Just as Chu Xiangyi had described, the pill was colorless and tasteless.

Could something as small as this pill really possess the power Chu Xiangyi claimed?

Master Du stared at the transparent pill in his palm, his gaze deep and contemplative.

Could it truly allow a person to quickly forget someone?

Perhaps he should...

Try it?

Just as Chu Xiangyi said, forgetting is better than not being able to forget...

Master Du closed his eyes and then swallowed the pill.

In that moment, memories flashed through his mind like scenes from a movie.

From the fleeting glance at their first meeting to knowing and encountering each other.

Every instant was the most beautiful memory in his heart.

Life is fleeting, like the growth of grass and trees through the seasons.

How many decades does he have to waste?

If he were to discard these precious memories, what would be left of him but a puppet?

Even if he can’t have it, he doesn’t wish to forget.

He would rather cry through smiles than deceive himself.

Thinking of this, Master Du gagged.

The transparent pill was coughed up onto the floor.

It rolled away into a corner and disappeared.

Master Du picked up a nearby tea cup and took a large sip.

The bitter taste of the tea filled his throat and lingered, bringing mild clarity to his thoughts.

Thankfully.

Thankfully, he managed to spit out the pill in time.

The next day.

For the first time in his life, Master Du stepped into Chu Xiangyi’s courtyard.

Chu Xiangyi was dressed in an old-fashioned gown of plain orchid color, her face showing no trace of emotion. "Master, you’ve come."

Master Du fiddled with the Buddha Beads in his hand. "Prepare yourself; we’re going to the airport."

We...

He said "we."

Hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed in Chu Xiangyi’s eyes — a brightness that seemed to redeem the endless waiting over the years.

Even though she knew Master Du was doing this to avoid Ni Yang’s suspicion, Chu Xiangyi felt immensely satisfied.

Yesterday, she had been the one to meet Ni Yang; today, when Ni Yang’s party was leaving Shanghai, her absence would have been awkward.

"No need to prepare. Let’s leave now."

Master Du nodded slightly.

The two walked one after the other.

Chu Yuehong stepped outside with a basin and caught sight of the scene. She was startled and rubbed her eyes in disbelief.

What? Master Du had voluntarily come to their courtyard?

Was the sun rising from the west?

This was simply too astonishing.

In no time, Master Du and Chu Xiangyi walked out of the courtyard.

The driver started the car.

Master Du and Chu Xiangyi sat in the back.

Chu Xiangyi was extremely nervous, her palms slick with sweat.

Ten years.

For the first time in ten years, she was this close to Master Du.

Close enough that just lifting her head would reveal his profile. Over the years, he seemed unchanged.

Still as graceful as ever.

The kind of man one falls for at first sight, and then mourns for a lifetime.

Soon, they arrived at the station.

After getting out of the car, Master Du turned to Chu Xiangyi, his tone low and somber as he said, "Chu Xiangyi, don’t forget what I told you last night."

The words were both a warning and a reminder.

Ten years.

For the first time in ten years, Master Du had called her by name.

A fleeting glint of tears appeared in Chu Xiangyi’s eyes before disappearing. She nodded slightly and said, "Alright, I understand."

They had only been there a short while when Ni Yang and Mo Qishen arrived.

"Yangyang." Chu Xiangyi greeted her just as casually as she had yesterday, with no hint of anything out of the ordinary.

"Sister-in-law."

Chu Xiangyi continued, "Why don’t you stay in Shanghai for a few more days? Why leave in such a hurry?"

Ni Yang smiled and said, "I only scheduled three days for this trip. Sister-in-law, you and Brother Du must come visit Beijing sometime."

"Alright." Chu Xiangyi nodded. "When the time comes, we’ll surely visit."

"Oh, by the way." Ni Yang took out two paper talismans tied with red string from her bag and handed them to Chu Xiangyi. "These are peace charms gifted by the abbot at Qinglian Temple. One for you, and one for Brother Du."

"Alright," Chu Xiangyi tucked the charms away. "Then I won’t be polite about it."

"No need to be polite."

Chu Xiangyi continued, "Grandma Zhao, anytime you have the chance, come visit Beijing. I’m usually free — my days are spent at home year-round."

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