Chapter 1131: He Has Always Loved You

Lin Yi had a strong ability to tell stories; Gu Yanqi listened with great interest, and sometimes, when he reached the more thrilling parts, she felt as if she were immersed in the experience.

The pot had started boiling at some unknown time, bubbling away with a gurgling sound, yet the two who were chatting so cheerfully had not noticed at all.

Ning Chen, who had just come out of the shower, saw the bubbling pot and the two people chatting so cheerfully, and helplessly shook his head.

He quietly walked forward and turned the fire down a little.

The two did not notice at all that the protagonist they were discussing was listening right beside them.

After finishing the story, Lin Yi smacked his lips, still feeling unsatisfied; those events, which he did not usually speak of, would not surface in his memory.

Now that he had spoken of them, it felt as if it were still yesterday, yet in a daze, there was also a sense of immense length, as if a century had passed.

"Young Lady Yanqi, I truly regard you as my younger sister. Your existence has made Brother Ning, an immortal man who does not eat the fire of the mortal world, partake in the dust of the human realm; this is a very good thing."

Otherwise, he was truly afraid that Brother Ning might one day lose his will to live and simply be gone.

Gu Yanqi did not expect Lin Yi to regard her so highly in Brother Ning's eyes; suddenly, she remembered someone.

Someone who looked very much like her and had occupied a place in Brother Ning's heart.

"Brother Lin, I would like... to ask a question," Gu Yanqi said, somewhat conflicted.

"Ask away; as long as I know it, I will tell you."

Gu Yanqi opened her mouth, but she did not know whether she should speak the question out; a feeling of fear took hold of her mind.

She did not know whether the question she asked would hinder her relationship with Brother Ning; she dared not gamble.

Seeing Gu Yanqi's state, Lin Yi could roughly guess what she wanted to ask.

"You want to ask about her, don't you?"

Lin Yi did not mention her name; he understood that Gu Yanqi understood.

As expected, after Lin Yi finished speaking, Gu Yanqi slowly lowered her head, her expression somewhat dejected.

"Yes, Brother Lin, have you seen her before? That Young Lady Shiya."

"I have not seen her; before Brother Ning and I were together, she was already gone."

Hearing this answer, Gu Yanqi did not know whether she should feel disappointed or happy.

"Brother Ning... loved her very much, didn't he?"

"Yes; everything Brother Ning did before was for her. Because of her dream back then, Brother Ning started from this motorhome and traveled to various places."

To be honest, Gu Yanqi felt a certain envy; she envied the person who looked like her, who had occupied a place in Brother Ning's heart, and she also envied her for receiving Brother Ning's love without regret or resentment.

Slowly, Gu Yanqi lowered her head, tears welling in her eyes.

She did not know what feelings Brother Ning currently held for her; was it simply because she looked like her?

At the very beginning, she indeed thought that if Brother Ning liked her because of this face, that would be acceptable.

Because that man was powerful, confident, and gentle; she had fallen in love at first sight and was deeply attracted to him.

She only wanted to stay by his side.

But the more one obtains, the more greedy one becomes.

Gu Yanqi discovered that she did not merely want to stay by his side; she also wanted a place in his heart, and sometimes she even felt jealous of the person who no longer existed.

This was not good; she understood, she knew all of this, but she simply could not control her wandering thoughts.

Seeing Gu Yanqi's dejected state, Lin Yi secretly cried out that things were bad; now that Young Lady Yanqi had not yet recovered her memories, she had no idea that everything Brother Ning did was for her.

If this caused her to indulge in wandering thoughts and led to an argument between the two, then he would have made the biggest mistake.

"Ahem, um, Young Lady Yanqi, do not compare yourself with anyone; Brother Ning treats you differently. You should be able to feel that as well. You are not anyone's substitute; you are you. Brother Ning loves you, and only you."

Even though Lin Yi said this, Gu Yanqi's mood only improved a little; this was a knot in her heart that would not be easily untied.

Gu Yanqi sighed; what was she thinking?

Forcing a smile, Gu Yanqi looked at Lin Yi and said, "Yes, don't worry; I am not that lost. I understand what you mean. I have seen everything Brother Ning has done for me; I am just... a little envious of her."

Seeing Gu Yanqi's state, Lin Yi cried out internally, "Damn it!" This was hardly seeing things clearly; this was clearly digging into a dead end. Brother Ning, I am sorry to you!

After hearing the last words Gu Yanqi said, Ning Chen quietly left their side, then, wiping his hair, walked back toward them, his breath making a sound as it touched the chair.

The two panicked in their hearts and began to chat casually with each other.

"Ah, um, Young Lady Yanqi, how long have we been cooking?"

"I don't know either, but it should be about ready."

"Then, then let me check the pot." Lin Yi hurriedly stood up, then pretended to glance "accidentally" to the side, "accidentally" catching sight of Ning Chen's figure.

"Brother Ning, why have you come?"

To be honest, this clumsy acting, even if one had not heard the two's conversation, would still reveal that something was wrong with the two of them.

Ning Chen leaned against the door and said, "Were you saying bad things about me behind my back? Why are you so panicked upon hearing me arrive?"