After being attacked by the rich young ladies with hatchets, I chose to enter "sage mode".

Just when Bai Yu thought he had Qing Sisi under his thumb, the girl's next move almost caught him off guard.

"Senior...hey, someone else has your name tattooed here too, look...let me show you, don't be so smug..."

As she finished speaking, Qing Sisi pulled down her cosplay uniform skirt, revealing several crooked, still bloodstained, dark gray characters on her already flat stomach: "Bai Yu's Transcription Section".

Although the characters are a bit crooked, they are not so bad as to be illegible. On the contrary, anyone who can read can understand what they mean.

People can be a little outrageous, and they can be a little too outrageous, but a tattoo as outrageous as Qing Sisi's, especially on the lower abdomen, is probably best avoided.

"Sisi, why did you get a tattoo? And...and on your stomach, are you stupid?"

Although Bai Yu wouldn't get angry upon seeing this, she would still say a few words to Qing Sisi, since her family would definitely misunderstand if they saw her in that kind of place.

But Qing Sisi didn't care at all, and instead gave an unexpected explanation.

"It's...it's my lower abdomen, not my stomach..."

"Me... is there a big difference? It's one thing for you to tattoo your unforgettable lover on your face, but what is this now?"

Upon hearing this, Qing Sisi seemed to have already thought of how to respond, and quickly gave a reply.

“There are no shortcuts in life, but Sisi opened a special channel for her senior.”

"I..."

Bai Yu was instantly stumped by Qing Sisi, the little SP. At first glance, it seemed like she was being kept, but the thought of that exclusive passage made it all feel different.

Sticking out her little tongue, Qing Sisi was completely unaware that her behavior was wrong, after all, scribbling on one's body is no joke.

Although Bai Yu's attitude towards her has changed dramatically since his previous life, and he no longer wants to run away from the girl's affection, getting a tattoo is still an unnecessary act of self-harm.

"Hey! Sisi, I know you like me, and I like you too, really, really like you. But liking someone doesn't necessarily require proof, because true liking doesn't need proof. It's something we both already know in our hearts, you know?"

Bai Yu can spout all sorts of reasons off the top of his head, which is probably an old habit of scumbags.

But what he said this time wasn't meant to fool Qing Sisi at all. Liking someone doesn't need proof, and they both knew it in their hearts.

However, despite knowing the truth, Qing Sisi's purpose in calling this time was not to prove that she liked or was liked, because she knew very well that Bai Yu liked her very much, as evidenced by the fact that he had carved words on his chest in front of her last time.

Her main purpose in making this video call was actually to run away from home and leave this house.

"Senior, everyone knows what you're saying. They didn't ask you to prove anything, nor did they try to prove anything to you. They just... just want you to know that Sisi belongs only to you and only wants to be with you. Can you take Sisi away from here?"

With a slight frown, Bai Yu sensed that something was off after Qing Sisi suddenly became serious.

"Sisi, is there something you want to say? If there's something you want to tell me, something you want me to help you with, then you can tell me. You don't have to trust anyone in this world, but I hope you can trust me."

At this moment, Bai Yu's sincere gaze was the best way to show that she was Qing Sisi's support, and every word she spoke was absolutely true.

Seeing this, Qing Sisi reached out and picked up her phone, then walked to the bedside table on the other side of her room and opened a small drawer hidden underneath.

The drawer slammed open with a clatter, followed by the sound of bottles and jars clattering against each other.

"Senior... Sisi doesn't like this home. This home doesn't have even a fraction of the warmth she felt when she was with you. If it weren't for you, Sisi would have left long ago..."

After saying that, Qing Sisi turned to look at the phone camera and revealed a poignant smile.

At this moment, the girl had lost all her playfulness; she only seemed forced.

In his previous life, Qing Sisi had never told him any of these things. Although Bai Yu knew everything after his rebirth, knowing and Qing Sisi being willing to tell him were two different things.

Perhaps this change was due to Bai Yu's frankness and bold expression of love.

How many people would dare to carve words on their chest with a knife without batting an eye? Bai Yu is truly daring.

What Qing Sisi lacked was love and care, and Bai Yu's action gave her tremendous encouragement and the confidence to be honest.

However, Bai Yu did not let Qing Sisi express all the pain in her heart. Instead, she simply said something in a calm and ordinary way.

"It's okay. If you really want to leave, just turn around and leave. Maybe once you leave that home, you will no longer be the high and mighty princess and young lady, but you will always be the person I, Bai Yu, can never forget."

Chapter Sixty-Six: May You Remember This Branch

Bai Yu knew very well what kind of treatment Qing Sisi received at home. Even when she left, it didn't bring sadness to her damned grandparents' faces, but rather a joyful smile as they welcomed her. It was so heartbreaking and painful to see.

"Senior, so... can Sisi be with you from now on?"

"Yes, I look forward to guiding you through the rest of your life, if you don't mind."

Bai Yu nodded, but did not reveal his current situation. Of course, the current situation was not suitable for him to talk about the girls.

Qing Sisi naturally didn't know what Bai Yu was thinking, nor did she want to know. She only knew that Bai Yu was very willing to accept her.

"Does Senior know why Sisi wants to leave so much?"

Smiling, she looked at Bai Yu on the other side of the screen. The girl was clearly smiling, but there was an undisguised desolation in her eyes.

Bai Yu naturally knew why Qing Sisi had that expression and why she had that look in her eyes.

The smile is for herself; she always faces herself with a smile. The desolation is what she feels in her heart, and it is always there.

"Sisi, maybe I don't know why you want to leave that home, but I know you must be very wronged. If you're wronged, then choose to leave. Maybe you can't do anything, maybe you still like to jump around, but I want to take care of you, watch over you, and love you."

Bai Yu spoke very softly, but every word was filled with responsibility, responsibility for Qing Sisi, a heart that couldn't let go and a love that couldn't be shaken off.

"Senior..."

Her small mouth pursed slightly, her eyes reddened but she held back her tears, though a surge of grievances welled up inside her.

When someone feels wronged, but has to suppress that feeling, they will definitely appear very strong because they have nowhere to vent.

But when he can finally vent his grievances and cry without reservation, he will surely erupt slowly after a period of silence.

Qing Sisi's grievances were like a flood that had been released, slowly turning from silent tears into loud sobs of grievance, until she was so choked up that she couldn't utter a single word.

Bai Yu watched the girl squatting on the ground, sobbing. Each sob seemed so aggrieved and heartbreaking.

In her previous life, she always faced herself with a smile, never mentioning the discord in her family, nor how false and hypocritical the love she faced was.

On the surface, everyone would think that Qing Sisi's father loved her very much, because after Qing Yu left those two old guys, he did indeed dote on her a lot, and the girl always liked to laugh, as if she had no worries at all.

But it wasn't until the very end that Bai Yu realized that love in the world can be faked, that not all fathers in the world are competent, and that not all grandparents in the world love their children and grandchildren; they might even be more cruel than enemies.

Seeing Qing Sisi crying uncontrollably, Bai Yu pinched the tip of his nose. The bitterness reminded him of the scene of seeing Qing Sisi for the last time in his previous life.

Perhaps he was beaten badly that time, so badly that he couldn't even step into the threshold that only required him to move a few steps. But only he knew how powerless he felt in the face of such despair, so close yet so far.

Perhaps sadness is contagious, or perhaps the pain that was already lingering in her heart was stirred up again, Bai Yu's eyes also reddened.

She covered her eyes with her hands, tears sliding down her fingertips. The choking sensation in her throat and the heartache in her heart complemented each other perfectly.

He put down his phone and stopped looking directly at the screen. He couldn't show his sadness when Qing Sisi was crying, otherwise she would be even more upset to see him like this.

She didn't cry for long, but Bai Yu found herself unable to stop her sadness.

His memories are long and numerous, intertwined with memories from three lifetimes. He has experienced all kinds of negative emotions, including despair, pain, sorrow, and desolation. In fact, such a person is very prone to going crazy. At least Bai Yu sometimes really does act like a madman and act abnormally.

But he didn't think he was crazy at all. On the contrary, he believed that all his crazy actions were a necessary step in the plan and a normal behavior. Only such behavior could possibly avert the tragic ending of his previous life.

"Senior, are you...are you still there?"

Because she wasn't facing the phone screen directly, after Qing Sisi finished crying, all she saw when she looked at the screen was a ceiling.

Only after hearing Qing Sisi call her name did Bai Yu manage to suppress her inner sorrow and force a smile as she reached for her phone.

The two faces appeared on the screen at the same time, their eyes meeting, both looking like they had been crying.

Qing Sisi knew why she was crying, and Bai Yu knew it too, but she didn't know why Bai Yu was crying as well. Was it empathy?

"Senior, why are you crying?"

"Because I can't bear to see you cry."

Bai Yu's reason was simple, but it was indeed a reason.

However, Qing Sisi felt very warm. She rarely received care from Bai Yu. Although she had been showered with concern and pampered in the last two or three phone calls, Bai Yu was not like this before.

"Senior, I used to think that if you intentionally kept your distance from someone, that person would take bigger steps to get closer to you. Now, can I take a break?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yu gave a wry smile.

Most people would say, "If you intentionally keep your distance from me, I won't take the initiative to get closer to you." Why is this girl acting differently?

Of course, it was Qing Sisi's devotion that made Bai Yu realize how good it felt to be loved and cared for, and it also made him see clearly how selfish he had been before.

“Okay, then Sisi, stand here and wait for me to rest. I’ll turn around and walk towards you. If I feel I’m walking too slowly, I’ll run.”

She smiled, her eyes glistening with tears, yet her smile was exceptionally sweet. Bai Yu also smiled, but her smile was filled with heartache.

It's true that humans are the kind of creatures who only dwell on regrets.

When the Tyndall effect occurs, light takes shape; when you appear, attraction is defined.

"Senior, when can Sisi pack her things and come to see you?"

"You don't need to come looking for me. I'll come to you in a couple of days. Wait for me, wait for me patiently."

"Sisi is waiting for you, you must come and find her, okay?"

Looking at Qing Sisi's expectant and nervous eyes, Bai Yu smiled and nodded.

"Yes, I will definitely come."

After saying that, Bai Yu hung up the phone.

Watching the video call end, Qing Sisi lay back on the bed behind her, a genuine smile rarely seen in this house on her lips, eagerly anticipating Bai Yu's arrival to pick her up.

Of all the beautiful flowers on countless trees, I hope you will remember this one.

Chapter Sixty-Seven: Keep the Bowl of Water Balanced

After hanging up the video call with Qing Sisi, Bai Yu got up and her next task was to find a way to address Lin Ying's emotional instability.

This girl didn't sleep at all last night. Although she's cleaning outside now, she doesn't seem to be showing any resentment about not being treated fairly. But Bai Yu can't just ignore it.

This girl isn't the type to voice her grievances or discomfort, nor does she deliberately show it; Bai Yu has to take the initiative to solve the problem.

She pulled up the covers, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and the tear stains on her face, got dressed, got out of bed, and ran to wash up.

After washing up, Bai Yu sat down on the sofa as usual.

The two women, one cleaning and the other making breakfast, were busy with their own tasks and remained silent.

This is what Bai Yu usually looks like when he's with the two women. Both women have very good tempers, but even so, they still can't get along.

Based on this, one can imagine what would happen if Qing Sisi, Murong Liyue, and Su Rongxue were together. Bai Yu couldn't even imagine such a scene now.

"Sister Siyu, what are we having for breakfast this morning?"