Chapter 2315

The dawn light was dim.

You Le'an's consciousness rose from deep slumber.

He opened his eyes, still hazy from waking, and instinctively turned toward his side.

You Le'an sat up instantly, then realized this was his own room.

Yesterday's memories surged back.

"No…"

You Le'an whispered in disbelief, his fingers unconsciously clutching the blanket.

How could he… how could he forget Jin Chen?

How could he fail to recognize the soul that gave him warmth, tolerated all his willfulness, and made him willingly stay?

You Le'an's eyes instantly burned; he threw off the blanket, grabbed clothes haphazardly, and rushed out the door.

The morning corridor was silent, save for his hurried footsteps echoing.

At the far end of the corridor, Jin Chen's door opened silently.

Jin Chen was about to go downstairs, but his steps halted when he saw You Le'an rushing over in panic.

He stood there, his tall silhouette backlit by the morning light streaming in from the window at the corridor's end.

Youle An gazed at Jin Chen a few steps away; all the grievance, fright, self-blame, and the joy of regaining what was lost surged like a breached flood.

He pouted, tears spilling uncontrollably, large drops rolling down.

「Jin Chen……」 Youle An called softly, tentatively: 「……Chen-ge？」

No need to ask again, no need to test again.

Jin Chen strode forward, without the slightest hesitation, pulling him into his embrace.

Youle An lunged forward, hugging so tightly it seemed he wanted to embed himself entirely into Jin Chen's flesh and blood, using all his strength to confirm this regained possession.

Jin Chen, with endless comfort and tenderness, gently stroked the nape and back of the person in his arms, his movements soft.

「Dear……」

Jin Chen's low voice sounded in Youle An's ear, a little hoarse, 「Thank you……」

Thank you for coming back, thank you for not letting me make that cruel choice.

Youle An lifted his tear-streaked face, actively and eagerly seeking Jin Chen's lips.

A kiss carrying salty tears and endless longing.

Jin Chen responded gently, with a soothing meaning, lightly licking away the wet salt at the corner of his lips.

Youle An's tears, however, seemed unstoppable; as they kissed, warm liquid slid down from the corners of his tightly closed eyes.

Jin Chen slightly withdrew, his fingertip gently wiping the tears continually welling at the corner of his eyes, 「Why are you still crying? 」

Youle An's voice choked, 「I'm scared……」

He sniffed, lifted his wet eyes, unhidden panic: 「Chen-ge... I'm scared, scared I really forgot you, scared I can't remember anymore... what should we do」

Youle An's words left Jin Chen stunned for a moment.

What should we do then.

In countless small worlds without memory, in countless cycles of brushing past or facing each other as enemies, what he faced was exactly this 「what should we do」.

Jin Chen's lips curved, his eyes surging with the weight of ages.

He did not answer Youle An's question about forgetting.

He did not tell him that forgetting was normal, but love was a miracle.

Jin Chen simply held the trembling body in his arms tighter, his warm forehead gently pressing against Youle An's cool forehead.

Noses touching, breaths mingling.

Extremely intimate.

Jin Chen's voice was soft, firm and gentle, like an ancient vow, clearly landing on Youle An's heart.

「It's okay. 」

「If you forget. 」

「I will love you again. 」

「Then……」

He paused, 「Let you love me again. 」

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total 100!】

【Detected Villain Blackening Value -15, total 0!】

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The engagement invitation, together with Youle An's identity, once again set the circle abuzz; those who didn't receive the invitation wished they could crash it.

After all, as long as there is Young Master Zhang's banquet, there will surely be lots of liveliness to watch.

But this time is not.

Youle An hopes more than anyone that he and Jin Chen's happy engagement banquet can proceed smoothly.

In fact, it indeed is so.

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In his mind, the electronic sound that accompanied Youle An sounded.

〖Host Youle An, mission objective status: permanently achieved. 〗

〖Villain System about to go permanently offline. 〗

Youle An closed his eyes, softly saying in his heart:

「Thank you。」

Thank it, perhaps by a twist of fate, for giving him a second chance, allowing him to meet Jin Chen; thank it for, despite its rough manner, reminding him when he was confused.

The villain system jammed, almost failing to run its language system.

The Main God said thank you to it.

I can't take it.

〖No need to thank me, goodbye. 〗

"Le An." Jin Chen's voice sounded from behind him.

You Le An turned around.

Downstairs, glasses clinked, and blessings rose and fell.

The melodious tune flowed with a happy melody.

When Jin Chen took You Le An's hand and they appeared side by side at the top of the rotating staircase, the entire hall fell silent instantly, then erupted into more enthusiastic applause and cheers of blessing.

Their gazes met in the air, as if piercing through all the noise, seeing only the deepest reflection in each other's eyes.

Lin Xi stood in a spot slightly behind the crowd, with Zhou Du beside him.

He let out a light sigh, and a sincere smile appeared on his face.

＜Host Lin Xi, congratulations, the alarm has been completely lifted. This is practically a textbook-perfect love ending! ＞

＜However, the Survival System warmly reminds: if you want to forever survive and win effortlessly, better cling to your older brother and sister-in-law's thighs. ＞

That's the Main God and that……mysterious adult!

Lin Xi couldn't be bothered with it, but the smile at the corner of his mouth deepened; he tilted his head to look at Zhou Du, "What about us?"

Zhou Du put his arm around his shoulders and said with a smile, "Why don't we just get ahead of your older brother and go get the marriage certificate directly?"

Lin Xi: "……"

The ceremony concluded perfectly amidst the flowing brilliance of flowers, applause, and the Champagne Tower.

The guests moved to the garden or banquet hall to continue celebrating, while the protagonist quietly exited.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling window of the master bedroom on the second floor, the autumn rain that had been brewing all day finally began to drizzle.

Fine raindrops struck the glass, gathering into winding streaks that blurred the garden lights outside.

Indoor warm light softly fell.

Jin Chen and You Le An stood by the window without taking off their formal attire.

The sound of rain became the background noise, blocking out the downstairs clamor and creating a tranquil space for them.

You Le An turned his head to look at Jin Chen beside him.

Warm lips lightly touched.

This was a pure kiss, devoid of any desire.

Gentle as the autumn rain first falling outside the window, precious as the ring on a fingertip.

They closed their eyes, feeling the warmth transmitted between their lips and teeth, feeling the resonance of each other's heartbeats.

Outside the window, the lingering autumn rain announced the end of the fervent season.

Inside the window, their breaths mingled.

Summer will eventually end.

But love is not.

They still have countless summers that belong to each other.

At every dawn and dusk, amidst the turning of the seasons, they hold each other's hands until the end of time.

The rain patters, the kiss lingers.

The light softly casts the entwined figures onto the rain‑streaked glass, becoming the warmest silhouette of this autumn night.

……

【Congratulations, Host, mission completed, reward points, accumulated!】

【Now transmitting to the next world……transmission successful!】