Chapter 26: This Time Doesn’t Count
Only then did Bai Shuchuan let go of Su Moyu. She raised her hand and wiped the tears on her face, suddenly feeling a bit embarrassed.
Why did I suddenly start crying like that just now…
Su Moyu felt a little awkward. Now Bai Shuchuan would probably tease her again.
She walked to the bedside table, pulled out a tissue, and wiped her tears. The worry in her heart still hadn’t fully gone away, but at the same time, she couldn’t help missing the feeling of being held tightly just now…
So this is what it feels like to be hugged like that…
Right now, Su Moyu was much smaller than Bai Shuchuan, so he seemed quite big to her.
She felt embarrassed again and couldn’t help getting a bit annoyed.
Why are my thoughts so strange after becoming a girl…
It must just be because she was heartbroken and someone was there to keep her company, so she got this kind of illusion.
Also, the original owner of this body had been in a long relationship with Bai Shuchuan. Su Moyu felt like her feelings were getting confused.
Calm down, calm down. She didn’t want to ruin their relationship.
“So… what should we do next?” Bai Shuchuan’s voice came. Su Moyu turned to look at him, her eyes still a little red.
“Let’s check if we can change the flight and go back earlier. Even if we keep traveling for the next few days, I won’t feel at ease,” Su Moyu said, her voice still thick from crying.
“Okay,” Bai Shuchuan replied.
She took a deep breath and looked around the big room. The feeling of guilt rose again in her heart.
“Now I understand why, in this timeline, we got married so early,” Su Moyu sighed.
“Yeah,” Bai Shuchuan said helplessly.
Su Moyu looked at his face with some worry, but she didn’t see much sadness on it.
“From now on, you should spend more time with your dad,” she said carefully.
“Mm,” Bai Shuchuan answered lightly.
“But it’s still too early to be sure. Maybe your dad will get better.”
“I know,” he replied again.
Su Moyu looked at his expression again, thought for a moment, and decided to deal with the flight first.
“Let’s see if we can change it to tomorrow. If we can, I’ll talk to customer service.”
“Okay.”
…………………
After some effort, Su Moyu finally managed to change the flight.
“Alright, the flight is tomorrow at 9 p.m.” She put down her phone and quickly checked the time.
“Then we’ll leave at 7 p.m. tomorrow.”
“Then… are we still going to watch the sunrise?” Bai Shuchuan asked softly.
Su Moyu blinked. Seeing his calm face, she hesitated again.
“Let’s go. It’s not often we come here,” she said softly. “Will you go with me?”
“Okay.”
Su Moyu reached out and patted his shoulder. “Have you ever watched a sunrise with someone else before?”
“No. Who else would I go with, besides you?”
Thinking about it, that was true. Even though Bai Shuchuan got along well with people, the only person truly close to him was her.
“The sunrise is really beautiful. It’s the kind of beauty you can’t describe with words.”
A slight smile appeared on Bai Shuchuan’s face. “Alright, then I’ll look forward to it.”
Su Moyu always felt that Bai Shuchuan was secretly sad, but if she asked him directly, it would feel like reopening his wound.
“Do you have anything you want to do? Like… we could go to an internet café, or something,” Su Moyu asked softly. At times like this, it was probably better to change the mood a little.
Hearing her gentle voice, Bai Shuchuan felt his heart sink.
“No need. Let’s just rest early.”
Su Moyu nodded thoughtfully. “Then let’s go to a nearby store and buy something to eat. Tomorrow morning we’ll wake up early and eat a little before we go.”
“Okay,” Bai Shuchuan replied. He stood up from the bed and put on his jacket.
Su Moyu quickly got ready and followed him out.
The store was very close. Su Moyu bought two cups of instant noodles, some drinking water, and also chips and chocolate because she was craving them.
She thought that after hearing such news, Bai Shuchuan must feel really bad. Maybe eating something sweet would help him feel a bit better.
After all, who can refuse a piece of chocolate when they’re in a bad mood?
Thinking this, she couldn’t help but sigh in her heart.
She was really worrying so much for this guy.
She looked up at Bai Shuchuan, who was standing at the door, looking down at his phone.
Sometimes, he really felt like a child.
She was honestly amazing.
Su Moyu carried the snacks to the cashier, paid, and walked out. When she turned back, she saw Bai Shuchuan still standing at the door like a statue, so she walked back and pulled him along.
Bai Shuchuan looked at her hand holding the corner of his clothes, leading him forward. He raised his eyes and looked at her small back. The streetlights were dim. As they passed under one, the cold light fell on her head. Only then did she let go and turn around to look at him.
His gaze fell on her soft pink lips. As she pressed her lips together and was about to speak, he snapped back to his senses and quickly looked away.
“Bai Shuchuan… are you actually feeling really sad about this?” Su Moyu asked softly.
He frowned slightly. “I’m… okay, I guess. Maybe… I’m not that sad.”
Su Moyu looked at him with worry. When their eyes met, her eyes were full of care and sympathy.
Bai Shuchuan suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. He lowered his head, but because of their height difference, he still couldn’t avoid her gaze.
“Should I be sad? I don’t even know why I’m not,” he said with a self-mocking smile. “I clearly know I’m going to lose my father… even if this version of him isn’t my original father…”
“Maybe you just haven’t accepted it yet,” Su Moyu said softly. Her voice was like a gentle night breeze, calming his restless thoughts. “No matter what, he loves you. That’s a fact.”
“Understanding something and accepting it are not the same. Everyone reacts at a different pace,” she comforted him. Then she stood on her tiptoes and gently patted his head again, like comforting a child. “It’s okay. No matter what happens, I’ll help you.”
Bai Shuchuan watched as she lowered her heels. A gentle smile appeared on her pretty face again.
“Mm,” he responded, but he suddenly had the urge to pull her into his arms.
It felt like only that could give him some comfort.
Yes… no matter which timeline it was, his parents loved him. Because in every timeline, he was still their child.
His nose suddenly felt sore, and his emotions began to overflow.
“Let’s… go back,” he said, trying hard to control the tremble in his voice.
Su Moyu nodded, seeming not to notice anything unusual.
Suddenly, he felt a cool, soft touch on his hand.
Su Moyu held his hand and led him out of the streetlight’s glow.
“If you cry this time, I’ll pretend I didn’t see it. I won’t laugh at you.”
Her soft voice sounded again in the dim night.