Free Web NovelChapter 1155: Chapter 349: Becoming One Among Them
Chapter 349: Becoming One of Them
(Thanks to brother [xnz007] for rising up as Sect Leader.)
After the two had digested the information a bit, Yurong continued, "I really don’t know what to do about this, so I wanted to consult with you first..."
"Consult... about what?" Yu Xiaodi was a bit puzzled.
Yurong looked at Yue Yao, who had the same expression. She couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile. Amnesia, this scenario is often seen on TV, but in reality, none of us have the experience to deal with it. "My point is... we should come up with a plan, whether to talk about familiar things to help him regain his memory, or just let nature take its course? Of course, I will also advise him to see a doctor tomorrow, but the effect of going to the hospital, I suspect, won’t be much."
"Let’s first find out what he forgot." Yu Xiaodi said with some reservation, if what he forgot wasn’t related to her, she wouldn’t have to worry as much, letting things go naturally is better. If he forgets her, then of course she’d immediately have to find a way to restore his memory.
Yue Yao said, "I personally think letting nature take its course is better. Like how he suddenly woke up on his own now, if we were to forcibly wake him up with cold water, needles, electric shock, perhaps it could make him wake up faster, but it might also have side effects. Regaining memory should also be a natural process. After all, we still don’t know what caused his partial amnesia, like in the movies where it’s due to a heavy blow to the head, are we going to try heavy blows too? That’s not good..."
Yurong shook her head, "In the hospital this morning, they’ve already checked, if there was a heavy blow to the head with a resulting blood clot, a CT scan wouldn’t miss it. I also suggest letting nature take its course... Since that’s the case, we should agree on certain things first."
"What kind of things?" Xiaodi asked quickly.
"Like... just now Hai Fu came by, and our conversation, for instance. For now, let’s not tell him, to prevent him from feeling pressured or mentally burdened. It wouldn’t be beneficial for his recovery..."
Upon hearing this, both nodded, but Yue Yao had another thought. In her opinion, it should be Li Yan’s pressure to bear, and for them to peacefully accept and fairly compete would actually put his mind at ease, wouldn’t it?
After speaking simply, Yurong said to Yu Xiaodi, "Xiaodi... you go check on him first. I’ll go heat up some food for him later."
"Is that okay?" Yu Xiaodi immediately got excited, nodded to Li Yan, and then ran out.
Seeing that Yurong didn’t leave immediately, Yue Yao knew she had something else to say to her, and with a slight thought, she had already guessed what she was going to say.
"Yue Yao... there’s something..."
"Yurong, you mean before he recalls last night’s events, don’t ask him about last night, right?"
Zhang Yurong nodded, "I’m not in a position to speak for the other two, but we all know that his accident is definitely related to last night’s events. At this time, questioning his identity, asking about last night’s events, would just overstimulate him..."
"But conversely, wouldn’t such stimulation also help him recover his memory?"
Yurong was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "I don’t know what exactly he has forgotten now. But the pressure that identity places on him must be significant. I suspect his casual attitude toward relationships is also because of too much pressure. If... he could forget those things and lead a normal life, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing. Even if he wouldn’t be as impressive, at least he’d live more peacefully."
Yue Yao said nothing. She also didn’t know if this was a good thing, but she was very clear in her heart that an assassin’s path is a road of no return, not so easily turned away from. Especially considering the mysterious boss behind him that he holds in great regard...
"Okay, I understand."
Yurong didn’t leave immediately. After hesitating for a while, she asked softly, "Yue Yao, I have a few things I want to ask you, which might be intrusive or even offensive. If you feel uncomfortable or unhappy, you don’t have to answer."
Yue Yao was shaken inside. What kind of question could make Yurong speak so courteously?
Although she and Li Yan have maintained a good cover, after living under the same roof for more than half a year, Zhang Yurong’s purity in emotions doesn’t mean she’s naive. On the contrary, her personal capability is strong, she’s very smart. Also, women have a sixth sense, perhaps she’s long been aware, just previously choosing not to bring it up!
"No problem, whatever you ask, I’ll answer truthfully..." Yue Yao smiled, but her smile was a bit forced.
The question had finally arrived!
Once it’s asked, even if Yurong doesn’t mean to drive her away, she wouldn’t be able to stay here...
At that moment, Yue Yao realized how fond she was of the life she’d been living for over half a year. Although she had cherished it, the days were still too short.
Yurong nodded, then looked at her who seemed a bit unnatural, hesitated for a moment, but still asked, "Are you... without family?"
"Huh?" Yue Yao was a bit surprised, but then she understood. Even if she had guessed her identity, being so familiar with each other, it wouldn’t be appropriate to directly ask about her relationship with Li Yan.
"You guessed it? Yes... I’m an orphan, I have no family."
Yurong held her hand and said softly, "You’ve never talked about your family; it’s been so long, and I’ve never seen you make a call to your family or receive one from them; when you’re sad and upset, you’d rather come to me, someone you haven’t known for long, instead of going home; even when you were seriously injured, you didn’t notify your family; and during New Year, a time when everyone longs for reunion, you’ve already left, yet you specifically came back here..."
These all made her suspect that Yue Yao was an orphan with no family, which was also one of the reasons why, after initially allowing Yue Yao to stay temporarily, she let her stay longer without mentioning rent.
Yue Yao fell silent, secretly feeling emotional. Because she was so attached to the feeling here, over time, the disguises only covered the main points, but many flaws had shown in the details.
"What do you think about how I treat you?" Yurong asked again.
Yue Yao forced a smile, "Of course, very well, I see you as family, like an older sister." This felt to her like it was nearing the crucial point. — How do I treat you? Pretty well, right? And yet you’re not as open with me, hiding your relationship with my husband!
"And what about Li Yan? What’s your impression of him?" Yurong didn’t know that her words had already made Yue Yao think of more underlying meanings and continued to ask further.
"Uh... very good, you both are very good to me." Yue Yao felt even more awkward and uncomfortable.
"I’m not asking if he’s good to you, but whether you have a good impression of him that goes beyond friendship or pure platonic feelings?" Yurong asked with somewhat inappropriate words.
This round of questioning, one after another, made Yue Yao feel very stressed. Although she was mentally prepared, facing her questions still carried immense pressure. Such helplessness, it would be better to get it all out at once!
She took a deep breath, calming herself, and said in as steady a tone as possible, "Sister Yurong... I know this is difficult for you. But Yu Xiaodi has already left, and in a while, I have to heat up some food for Li Yan. If you have something to say, just say it directly. I’m ready and listening seriously."
Seeing her unnatural demeanor, Yurong nodded, "Hmm, I originally found it difficult to express, but considering our relationship and this moment... Since you’re ready, I’ll just say it!"
"Hmm." Yue Yao took another deep breath, preparing for apologetic words.
"You know completely about Li Yan and me, and you also know about Yu Xiaodi, and now Hai Fu and others. So, are you willing to become one of them?"
"..."
Yue Yao really didn’t know what to say to Zhang Yurong’s words. Was this sarcasm? Testing? Or selfless acceptance?
"I know, hearing this, you might find it unbelievable." Seeing her ’stunned,’ Yurong explained, "But after thinking it over and over, this seems like the only better way."
"I... don’t quite understand... what you mean." Yue Yao struggled to say.
"Last night, you were with me, facing the assassins’ guns at my home. Meanwhile, Li Yan was outside, either repelling them or luring them away to settle elsewhere. Undoubtedly, my dad, my mom, you, and I all know or have guessed his identity, that he might be a formidable assassin. We’ve talked about this, and you will help keep it secret, which I can trust. But... what about him?"
"...?"
"As a formidable assassin, his identity must be kept strictly confidential. He’s never mentioned it, including not telling those assassins, obviously not wanting others to know. I know it might be fine for me to know, as after all, I am his woman and wouldn’t harm him. My dad and mom... theoretically, they are on his side too and wouldn’t harm him. Even if he can’t trust them, he wouldn’t do anything for me and his dad’s sake."
Yue Yao was feeling a bit confused, wasn’t she already aware of my relationship with Li Yan?
She asked with some surprise, "Are you saying... you’re worried Li Yan... fears I can’t keep his secret, or might inadvertently leak it, so he might kill me to silence me?"
"Even though I’m not an assassin and don’t know their actual circumstances, it’s not impossible! They say only the dead can truly keep a secret, better safe than sorry. What if he really wants to..." Yurong gave a bitter smile, "So, last night at home, I made a decision, if I turn you into his woman, there should be no problem."
"...?!"
Yue Yao didn’t know what words to use to describe her feelings at that moment. She originally thought her relationship with Li Yan was going to be exposed, but unexpectedly Yurong was worried, concerned for her safety, and wanted to help and save her in this way!
"This... this is a bit too ridiculous, isn’t it?" Yue Yao gave a wry smile.
Yurong nodded, "Indeed, it was indeed a bit hasty. And last night, I felt that such an arrangement was too foolish for myself, yet I also felt a bit noble. But today, I think I was wrong..." (To be continued, for more updates, please visit www.qidian.com, support the author, and support legitimate reading!)
