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

This bracelet is an iron chain that I bought through a group purchase on the "Cut It Up" app. It looks nice, but the only downside is that it's not worth much.

“Auntie, I’m not from a rich family. I’m well aware of the gap between Xiaoxue and me. I’ve never dared to tell her that I like her very much because our worlds are different. We’re like a mirror, we can see each other but we can’t touch each other. This bracelet is 19.9 yuan. It’s so cheap that no one would pick it up if it were thrown on the ground. People would even think it’s trash. But I’ve worn it for many years. Would Xiaoxue like something like this?”

Bai Yu's words in this situation were indeed somewhat deliberate attempts to belittle herself and the significance of the bracelet.

But Raoul Elie didn't care about any of that, nor did she care about such empty things.

If she only wanted money so that her daughter Xiaoxue could like a boy, then she, Luo Er Ai Li, doesn't deserve to know what love is.

Of course, it's another matter if this love has gone too far or become pathological.

"Auntie understands what you mean. You can put it on Xiaoxue. She will definitely like it very much. Compared to having something given to you by your mother, she will definitely prefer your own token of love."

"A token of love?"

Bai Yu was shocked, staring wide-eyed at Luo Er Ai Li. He wondered if he had misheard. He had only decided to give her the iron chain because he didn't want that special thing from Luo Er Ai Li, which would make it difficult for him to get away later. But it turned out that this could be considered a token of love?

What's wrong with this world? When did tokens of love become so casual?

You say you're poor, that's fine, it's normal for a token of love to be a little cheaper, but the question is, is Su Rongxue's family able to afford a chain that costs only a few dollars as a token of love?

Seeing Bai Yu's incredibly surprised expression, Roel Aili nodded very seriously, without any hint of joking.

"It's a token of your love. Xiaoxue is twenty now. Why don't you get married after the New Year? Auntie will arrange it for you."

Before Bai Yu could even open her mouth to offer an explanation, Luo Er Ai Li immediately followed up.

"The token of love has already been decided, so there's no going back. If you do change your mind, Auntie has an extra box that I can give you, and Xiaoxue will feel much more at ease then."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yu felt a chill run down his spine, but he quickly regained his composure.

He couldn't say he was completely free of fear of death, but his fear of death wasn't as intense anymore.

"Auntie, I think it's okay to wear a token of love, but Xiaoxue and I haven't officially started dating yet. If we don't fully understand each other's lives, there will definitely be conflicts in the future."

Bai Yu himself didn't believe what he was saying. Given Su Rongxue's gentle and weak personality, and how could she be so obedient, if there were any conflicts, it must be Bai Yu's fault.

However, he is now considering not only Su Rongxue, but also Si Yu, Qing Sisi, Murong Liyue and Lin Ying.

"Six months is more than enough time for matters of the heart. Here's some medicine, take it to Xiaoxue. She'll definitely listen to you, right?"

With a slight smile, Luo Er Ai Li handed a small bottle of medicine to Bai Yu from the doctor beside her.

But Bai Yu found her smile so unsettling. Although her smile was beautiful and alluring, it gave him the feeling that he had been thoroughly tricked.

Of course, upon closer reflection, it seems that Bai Yu was following Luo Er Ai Li's rhythm throughout the previous conversations, without having his own rhythm at all. It can only be said that the difference in their skill levels is still quite large.

"Xiaoxue...she's always been very obedient, she's just afraid of taking medicine."

After saying that, Bai Yu stepped forward, took the small bottle of medicine, and then turned around and went back to the room where Su Rongxue was lying.

As soon as Bai Yu entered the room, the doctor, who had been standing silently, finally spoke.

"Ms. Roel Elie, although this boy named Bai Yu is handsome and has the appearance of a refined gentleman, his family background is still quite different from that of Miss. Why do you insist on having him marry Miss?"

Hearing her private doctor's question, Raoul Allie smiled and reached out to hug the urn next to her back before replying.

"Because I know Xiaoxue's love for him. She even murmurs his name in her sleep, just as I miss Qingyun all the time. It's all because of love, so I can't let Xiaoxue's love be unrequited."

"But...sigh~ You must have your own plans, but you also need to remember to take your medicine."

Nodding, Raoul Elie did not reply, but instead looked at the room with the open door.

Meanwhile, Bai Yu had already filled a glass of water in the room and was preparing to feed Su Rongxue her medicine.

Su Rongxue looked at her with her beautiful eyes, blinking very quickly each time, as if afraid of the momentary darkness that would follow.

Chapter 110 When Will You Marry Me?

"Xiaoxue, shall we take our medicine?"

After speaking softly to Su Rongxue, Bai Yu picked up the water glass and the pills in her hand and placed them in front of the girl's slightly dry lips.

"Bai Yu, are you...feeding me?"

She blinked her bright red eyes, as vibrant as red flower petals, and spoke in a soft, weak voice that was as soothing as ever.

It was at this moment that Bai Yu saw a different look in the girl's eyes than before.

When I first saw her, her eyes were dull and lifeless, like a shell about to lose its soul, or an angel about to depart from the mortal world.

Now, as she looked into Su Rongxue's eyes once more, she began to show her usual innocent expression, as well as a cute and bewildered look.

"I'll feed you, don't you want me to feed you?"

Shaking her head, Su Rongxue quickly reached out and pulled Bai Yu's right index and middle fingers, which were about to touch her mouth.

Perhaps it's because the girl's hands are not big to begin with, and the things she can hold are only so big, so holding Bai Yu's index and middle fingers is enough.

The small, soft hands weren't gripping tightly, probably because the girl didn't have much strength to hold on at that moment.

"Come on, sit up a little. I'll feed you your medicine. After you take it, we can eat something else, okay?"

When Bai Yu arrived, she heard from Su Rongxue's mother that the girl had not eaten for several days. If she hadn't been on an IV drip, how could she, with her delicate and frail body, have endured such a situation?

"have you eaten?"

Looking nervously into Bai Yu's eyes, Su Rongxue asked a question full of concern.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yu smiled and nodded. Although it was a lie, it was a lie to keep Su Rongxue from worrying.

"I've eaten. I ordered a lot of snacks on the plane before I came. How about I reward you with snacks after dinner?"

Nodding gently, Su Rongxue looked up and stared intently at Bai Yu, her eyes fixed on him. She was no longer shy or nervous; instead, she was filled with deep longing and affection.

"Bai Yu...you still look so...cute..."

Suddenly, she uttered that shocking statement, which completely disrupted the warm atmosphere that Bai Yu had been feeling.

"Xiaoxue, why did you say I'm cute again? The word 'cute' is specifically used to praise little kids and girls, not boys my age. I'm not usually..."

As Bai Yu continued to tell her not to use "cute" to praise him, Su Rongxue narrowed her eyes, her eyes filled with a smile.

The familiar voice, the familiar temperament, the familiar dislike of being praised for being cute, the familiar tendency to lecture oneself to prove that one is a grown man and does not need such praise, and the familiar desire to rely on someone.

Everything felt so familiar, not cold and unapproachable, nor distant and unattainable.

"You even squinted at me. Okay, here's your medicine. This is water. After you take your medicine, go get something to eat. I won't hold it against you today. I'll take you out to play when you feel better, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Su Rongxue didn't find Bai Yu's words unpleasant, nor did she feel that Bai Yu was being mean to her. Instead, she felt happy and warm.

Perhaps this is the feeling of loneliness and emptiness after losing something completely, and then regaining it again. It seems like you can face everything with a better mindset.

"Bai Yu... I've been very obedient... You really won't leave me again, right?"

After sitting up and saying those words, Su Rongxue obediently opened her little mouth and waited for Bai Yu to feed her the medicine.

This girl's mouth is so small, in Bai Yu's words, that it's so small that she couldn't even swallow it whole in one bite.

"Xiaoxue is very obedient, and I, Baiyu, will never leave you, I promise."

After saying this, Bai Yu felt ashamed. It wasn't because he was thin-skinned, but because even the thickest skin would feel ashamed. He had said this in his previous life and the life before that, but he had never actually achieved it.

It is said that there is no need to associate with someone you have lost trust in. Moreover, this is not the first or second time he has lost trust. Is he about to break his trust for the third time?

Of course, that's impossible. This time, Bai Yu will never again be indifferent to his promises or let them go in one ear and out the other.

"Pinky promise?"

Extending her little hand, revealing her cute, tiny pinky, Su Rongxue asked Bai Yu if they should make a pinky promise.

Seeing this, Bai Yu knew very well that she didn't need to hesitate. This girl had no ulterior motives; her greatest strengths were her simplicity, cuteness, and kindness, which were also her greatest weaknesses.

"Pinky promise."

After making a pinky promise, Su Rongxue obediently let Bai Yu feed her the medicine, and then obediently said that she would eat something after taking the medicine and having some strength.

If Su Rongxue was in a good mood at this moment, then that was indeed the case. After all, Bai Yu, whom she had been longing for, had arrived, so it was impossible for her to be in a bad mood.

However, it's unrealistic to say that it was entirely due to a better mood, because the memories of the previous two lives were only temporarily forgotten because of the joy of regaining what was lost.

Turning around and leaving the room, Bai Yu told the doctor and Luo Er Ai Li standing in the corridor that Su Rongxue wanted to eat something and then asked them to make arrangements before re-entering the room.

Upon seeing Bai Yu enter the room, Roel Aili gently stroked the box in her arms, her eyes filled with a mixture of joy and calculation.

To everyone's delight, Su Rongxue really would change because of Bai Yu, and she was also scheming against Bai Yu.

"Xiaoxue, if I... if I were to say I want to marry you, when do you think would be the most appropriate time to do so?"

Su Rongxue, who was lying on the bed covered by the quilt, had started to gently swing her little feet because she was in a good mood. But when she heard these words, she stopped swinging her feet immediately, and a faint blush appeared on her slightly pale cheeks.

"Marry...marry me?"

"Um... Xiaoxue, what I meant was to ask you specifically how long you want to get married. Of course, I'm just saying if I were to marry you, it doesn't mean you have to marry me. Don't misunderstand."

Bai Yu knew that Su Rongxue liked her very much, but one should never speak too definitively and always keep something in reserve.

However, Su Rongxue was not entirely satisfied with these words, because she really did want to marry Bai Yu. Although she had never thought about when exactly she would marry him, she was certain that she wanted to.

"When...do you want to marry...me?"

After saying that, Su Rongxue didn't dare to look at Bai Yu. She reached out and gently pulled up the quilt, burying her face in it, and closing her eyes tightly. Even with the memories of two lifetimes, she still felt shy and embarrassed.

Chapter 111 Understanding Why

Seeing Su Rongxue clutching the corner of the blanket, too shy to peek out, Bai Yu knew the girl was embarrassed.

However, it must have been quite difficult for her to say such a thing, but it also clearly shows the extent of her affection for him.

People always expect grand romances, but upon closer inspection, the most stunning moments are often found in quiet companionship.

Su Rongxue was someone who never expected Bai Yu to give her a romantic or beautiful love. She simply liked to quietly accompany him, quietly choose to love him in her own way, and occasionally fantasize about the future.

"Xiaoxue, it's not about when I want to marry you, but when you want to marry me, in the future... or now?"

Bai Yu's question seemed like he was making things difficult for himself. After all, he hadn't managed the balance among the five women well. If he dared to marry any of them without permission, the outcome would be the same. But he knew very well that his words were not meant to trap him, but rather to build a foundation of trust.

If you want someone to completely trust you, you should give them all your escape routes.

He reached out and gently pulled back the blanket covering Su Rongxue's pretty face, and then he said.

"Xiaoxue, this is not the time to close your eyes and run away. It is the time to face it boldly. Perhaps in the future I can help you overcome mountains and rivers, but I can't help you overcome the hurdles in your heart, because you have to cross them yourself."

Bai Yu's reasoning is so sophisticated that it seems perfectly reasonable at first glance.

However, this statement is most applicable to Su Rongxue, because her dependence on Bai Yu is very strong. If she loses Bai Yu, she might even lose the courage to live a normal life.

This feeling is like a child who has always been protected by their parents, but one day while holding hands and shopping at the mall, the parents let go and disappear, leaving the child feeling panicked and anxious.