Douluo Continent: Getting Stronger After Heartbreak

Since Bibi Dong's negotiation that day, Qin Jian and Gu Yuena have been able to move into the school dormitory without any problems.

Of course, it's impossible to share a room.

Having figured out the pattern of the Dark Attacks, Qin Jian would use various excuses to stay with Gu Yuena every night, and then drag Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, or Xiao Wu along to study.

Or they could ask Shui Bing'er or Huo Wu questions until the darkness of the night had passed.

If all else fails, you can always stay with the dorm supervisor, Aunt Poseidon…

And so, amidst the calm, there were constant ripples; after graduating from high school, they entered the same university.

The most amazing thing is that Bibi Dong and the other nine people seamlessly became the guardians of their university life, still holding various identities and appearing whenever needed.

Bibi Dong is still the principal, Qian Renxue is the vice principal in charge of discipline, Hu Liena teaches dance, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing are classmates, Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu continue to teach humanities and mathematics, and Poseidon is a counselor.

Qin Jian still couldn't find Gu Yue by the day he graduated from university.

"Qin Jian, the world you've built is too big. It's too easy for you to hide someone. It's normal that you can't find them for several years. Don't be impatient."

In the dark space, Qian Renxue helped repel the shadows and comforted them, saying, "No matter how long it takes inside, it's only the time it takes for an incense stick to burn outside. The Forbidden God Domain won't be broken suddenly."

Qin Jian seemed not to hear her words, and just stared blankly at his feet.

"What's wrong with you?" Qian Renxue asked curiously.

Qin Jian's eyes deepened: "We often encounter situations where we are blind to what is right under our noses, and I didn't expect it to be the same this time."

"Is it the darkest place under the lamp?"

Qian Renxue's pupils contracted: "You mean she's always been by your side? Then why does she never show up?"

Qin Jian remained silent for a long time before slowly saying, "Perhaps... she doesn't want to see me..."

"No," Qian Renxue disagreed, "Everyone could see her feelings for you back then. There's no way she wouldn't want to see you. Just like Na'er appeared right next to you, she should have done the same, unless... something happened."

"What happened...?"

Qin Jian fell silent.

As the darkness gradually dissipated, Qian Renxue's figure also gradually disappeared.

"Every time trouble arises, it's when my relationship with Na'er is going through a breakthrough..."

His heart suddenly clenched painfully: "This idiot!"

"If that's the case, then let's add some spice to the graduation party and force her to come out..."

To give Na'er an unforgettable ceremony, Qin Jian not only became the host of the school's graduation party with her, but also rehearsed a program with her.

"Dear students, life is long. I hope you can all find that person to accompany you on your journey."

Wearing a pure white dress, Gu Yuena stood on the stage, like an elven princess descended to earth, breathtakingly beautiful.

Of course, Qin Jian, in his white suit, was not at all outshone by her in terms of appearance.

"In these final moments, we'd like to offer you one last song and our sincerest wishes!"

Already prominent figures, they completely ignited the auditorium at this moment.

The two exchanged a smile and said in unison, "We'll dedicate a song, 'Love is Beautiful,' to everyone!"

The prelude to the song most suitable for them to sing slowly began.

Qin Jian withdrew his gaze from the audience, turned his head slightly, and looked tenderly at the stunningly beautiful girl beside him.

"The October weather, the wind carries your scent, biting into the sweetness of love, like a chocolate filling, even the lazy cat secretly watches you, unable to resist your beauty."

Na'er was too shy to look at him, so she lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed, and her sweet voice rang out.

"My skirt keeps swaying, just to meet you, to hold onto the sweetness of love, to write a happy diary, to keep our promise, to not let it expire, I just want to foolishly cling to you."

Qin Jian smiled gently: "You are a song to me, all loneliness descends with you; I am you, little miracle, I must put away my willfulness for fear of missing you..."

He gently took her hand, and she looked up at him silently.

The two spoke at the same time.

"Oh, baby, I love you, I will only love you for the rest of my life. Close your eyes and hear the language of love. Draw a wedding with a white crayon, spend every season together, and never be apart."

"Oh, baby, I'm willing to do anything, hold me tight so we don't miss the blooming season of love. In your hands lies a colorful secret, let's cherish it..."

The sweet duet almost turned the entire auditorium into a lemon paradise, but Qin Jian couldn't care less.

He gazed intently at the girl and said softly in his deep voice, "Meeting you is the greatest fortune of my life. In these final days, I also have a song to dedicate to you."

"May I take up a few minutes of your time?" He smiled and looked at the audience.

"Can't!"

Suddenly, someone let out a loud howl, and in an instant, the entire auditorium was filled with laughter.

Qin Jian simply shook his head and smiled, took a guitar from the audience, and stood back in front of Gu Yuena.

"You...you didn't even tell me what song you were going to send me?" she asked in a low voice, blushing.

Qin Jian smiled without saying a word and slowly plucked the strings.

The auditorium immediately fell silent.

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, leaving traces of time, but at the center of my world, you are still there."

A soft, affectionate voice slowly flowed through the auditorium, and everyone's eyes lit up.

"Year after year, time flies by in the blink of an eye, the only thing that never changes is the constant change."

Gu Yuena clasped her hands to her chest, her gaze slowly becoming infatuated.

"I'm not like I used to be, and you're a little different from yourself, but in my eyes, your smile is still beautiful."

Qin Jian's gaze never left her, as if the whole world consisted only of the two of them.

"Life can only move forward, clockwise in one direction. We don't know how much longer, so I want you to understand..."

He paused, then poured all his love into his singing.

"I still love you, that's my only way out. I still cherish every moment of happiness."

"I will still love you in the end, with every breath you take, every movement you make, and every expression you make."

Qin Jian put the guitar on the ground and slowly stood up.

As everyone was still immersed in the lingering emotion of his voice, he slowly walked up to the girl.

The lights suddenly dimmed, leaving only two beams of light on the stage, enveloping Qin Jian and Gu Yuena.

The inexplicably solemn atmosphere quieted everyone down.

"I... don't know how to say it..."

His first words, however, made many people chuckle.

"So many things, so many memories, maybe you don't remember them anymore, but I still... remember them so vividly..."

He saw not only Na'er in this illusion, but also the consciousness of the girl who had always been with him and never left.

"If possible, I hope you can stay with me, always stay with me..."

"To accompany me through the seasons, through the long journey of life, through death, and through the endless future..."

"so…"

He knelt down on one knee under the girl's dumbfounded gaze and magically produced the brocade box.

When it was opened, a bright light flashed into everyone's eyes.

"Marry me..."

"Is that okay?"