I raised stunning young ladies, but they all wanted to possess me.

Cecilia turned her wheelchair 180 degrees, turning her back to Gu Yan.

Her white hair completely covered her profile, making it impossible to see her current expression.

Only the tips of her two bright red ears were visible, standing out starkly against her white hair.

Her hands, resting on her knees, were clenched into small fists, her knuckles slightly pink.

She didn't dare turn around to look at him; the reckless courage she had just displayed had been completely used up.

The impulse that had been stirred up by Lin Yan's unreasonable nagging dissipated completely.

Now all that's left is the lingering urge in my mind, surging up in waves to my chest.

She was afraid he would misunderstand her, afraid he would think she was the kind of frivolous woman.

She was afraid he would think she was just using him to spite Lin Yan.

She was afraid he would think that kiss was just for show, and that from then on, there would be something different in his eyes when he looked at her.

But that layer wasn't what she wanted.

She couldn't quite explain what she wanted, but she was afraid of losing the distance she had now.

She lowered her head, her gaze falling on her clenched, white fingers.

His ears were so red they could be set on fire, and his heart was pounding so hard it could shatter him.

Gu Yan looked at Cecilia sitting in her wheelchair with her back to him.

Those ears were so red they looked like they were burning, and even the white hair couldn't hide the crimson.

He sighed softly.

Things have come to this point, there's no use pretending to be stupid anymore.

He now knows that even the protagonist's halo doesn't seem to work very well anymore.

"Cecilia, do you like me?"

Cecilia's shoulders jerked violently.

It felt like being struck in the most tender spot by this straightforward statement.

She didn't turn around or say anything; she just clenched her fingers tighter on her knees.

Gu Yan wasn't stupid, even though he had given himself many psychological suggestions before.

I don't want to admit it, I'm afraid to admit it, and I think I'm overthinking it.

But having come this far, she kissed him on the lips in front of everyone.

If he continues to pretend he doesn't know, then he's not just slow-witted, he's a complete jerk.

He was silent for a moment, then spoke, his voice softer than before.

"But I feel that we are not suitable for each other."

"I don't have many years left to live, you know that."

As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Yan saw Cecilia's shoulders trembling even more violently.

Her slender shoulders were like leaves in the autumn wind, impossible to resist.

He couldn't bear to watch any longer and turned to leave.

He had just taken a step when a hand reached out from behind and grabbed his sleeve.

Her fingers gripped the fabric of his sleeve tightly, as if afraid he would disappear.

"No matter what it takes, I will absolutely not let you die."

Her voice was calm, so calm that it didn't sound like someone who had just been trembling.

Gu Yan turned his head and saw Cecilia looking up at him.

Her icy blue eyes were brimming with tears, which were streaming down her fair cheeks.

One after another, they fell silently onto the hem of her off-white skirt.

But those eyes were still beautiful, as beautiful as a lake on a rainy day.

Gu Yan looked at her and felt as if something had gently squeezed her heart.

"I believe you, but I'm really fine now, I'll head back first."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cecilia loosened her grip on his sleeve.

Then she leaned forward from the wheelchair and reached out to wrap her arms around his waist.

She buried her face in his chest, her white hair covering him.

"I know that it was because of you that Prime Minister Fu mobilized the nation's elite forces to the secret realm in the South China Sea, right?"

"I'll go too. I'll help you find what you need. I'll get anything you want back for you."

Gu Yan was completely stunned and quickly reached out to support her shoulder.

"No need, really no need, the South China Sea Secret Realm is too dangerous."

The contents of the Book of the World flashed through his mind.

In the original book, Cecilia never entered the secret realm for anyone.

Not even once; she remained in the Chen family's old house, confined to a wheelchair.

But now she says she's going into the secret realm for him, which isn't how the script was written.

"You don't need to go, I can handle it myself."

Cecilia looked up at him, her chin resting on his chest.

The tears had been wiped away, and only determination remained in those icy blue eyes.

"I will go, for you."

"Will you wait for me to come back?"

Gu Yan opened her mouth, her mind racing.

"Willing to what?"

He had a vague idea of ​​what she was saying; he guessed every single word.

But it really won't work, not to mention that she's the female lead in this world.

His own fate wouldn't allow him to accept anyone's feelings.

With less than a year left to live, what could he possibly accept?

Is Cecilia pretty? Yes, she is very pretty.

Her white hair was as white as snow, and her icy blue eyes seemed to hold the entire winter sky.

She has a pretty good personality; although she's a bit cold, she's always been very gentle with him.

But does being pretty have a direct relationship with whether someone can live to be twenty?

Cecilia raised her hand to wipe away the last tear from the corner of her eye.

Then she looked up at him, her eyes filled with a newfound certainty.

"Master Gu, we've kissed and touched each other."

"Are you trying to renege on your debt now?"

Gu Yan was dumbfounded, as if she had been struck by lightning.

God the hell is defaulting on a debt? What does this have to do with defaulting on a debt?

He admitted that the girl's lips were very soft and comfortable, and his mind went blank when he kissed them.

But that's completely different from whether or not you're going to renege on your debt; they're not the same thing at all.

"I didn't renege on my debt; you know my situation."

Cecilia didn't let go; she just held onto his waist and looked up at him.

"So you don't like me?"

"It's not a matter of liking or disliking."

"What's the problem?"

"It's a question of whether I'll live much longer."

"I told you, I won't let you die."

"What if you can't find it?"

"There's no 'what if'."

Gu Yan tried to persuade her from several different angles.

From lifespan to responsibility, from responsibility to her still being young.

But for every word he uttered, Cecilia calmly replied, each sentence effectively shutting him down.

He had never seen her say so much at once, nor had he ever seen her so persistent.

Finally, Gu Yan couldn't argue with her anymore, so she leaned against the armrest of her wheelchair and took a deep breath.

"How about twenty? You're too young now, it's not time to think about this yet."

Cecilia paused for a moment, blinked, and a hint of surprise flashed in her icy blue eyes.

She gently twirled a strand of her white hair with her fingertips.

There was a hint of uncertainty in his voice.

"Are you that small?"

Gu Yan coughed twice, then turned her face away without answering.

Cecilia nodded and loosened her arms around his waist.

"Then we can get engaged first, and I'll have my father handle it later."

"Go ahead and do what you need to do. You don't need to stay here with me."

Gu Yan quickly thanked her and turned to leave.

He walked so fast it felt like a dog was chasing him, and he didn't even dare to turn his head.

Cecilia watched his figure disappear step by step behind the ginkgo tree.

A breeze blew by, and her white hair fluttered gently.

Then she gently touched her lips with the back of her hand.

His warmth still lingers there.

"I will never let you die, no matter the cost."

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