CHAPTER 445: CHAPTER 445: HOW TO FACE

"So there are people in this world you’re not sure how to face. But I think you should be a bit bold."

Ji Yu shook her head, unwilling to accept this suggestion because she was very clear about the current situation in her heart.

"This is someone I absolutely do not want to hurt, so I can’t act recklessly."

She could be so cold and ruthless with others, but since this was someone she liked, she couldn’t simply let it go.

"Oh, you’re talking about Mr. Gu." Lin Zhiyuan quickly realized what was going on, though it was indeed beyond everyone’s expectations that the two would meet again.

"Yu, sometimes you don’t need to be so cautious. The effect of the previous medicine is still present, after all."

Lin Zhiyuan still hoped Ji Yu wouldn’t retreat at this point.

"The main thing is that I simply can’t hurt him." Ji Yu had made this decision many times, so there was nothing to be afraid of at this moment.

It’s just that she treasured too much, which led to such thoughts.

"But Brother Lin, did you come to see me today because there’s progress with the antidote? If there is, then maybe I don’t need to be so cautious anymore."

Actually, deep down, he also yearned to be closer, but he just couldn’t, which is why things remained this way.

"There’s indeed some progress, but I still need more materials, which might require going to Jiang Huai."

This is why he said that what Jiang Huai made, only he could make the antidote for.

"It’s okay, after a while, I’ll arrange for someone to bring over all the things he had contact with before, and then I’ll need you to identify them."

Ji Yu never saw any big problem with these kinds of issues.

If we can’t even solve these kinds of problems, then we don’t need to keep looking for an antidote anymore.

After Lin Zhiyuan left, Ji Yu sat dazed on the sofa. Clearly, she was still very curious deep down about why Gu Qixiao was so persistent with her.

She never thought they would meet again the next day.

"Gu Qixiao, is there something wrong with you? I’ve already said we don’t know each other. Coming to find me is pointless; I certainly won’t tell you about the past."

Ji Yu wished she could just kick him out.

"Miss Ji, your eagerness to drive me away means you’re truly afraid of something. I’m not a terrifying presence."

At least he hadn’t done anything atrocious, nor would he ever lay a hand on an innocent woman.

"That’s not what I mean. I just think we shouldn’t know each other."

Once they know each other, it’s a mistake from the start, so this shouldn’t happen between them.

"We don’t even know each other yet, and you’re saying we shouldn’t. Why don’t you tell me the reason, so I can understand?"

He was still smiling, wanting to see what Ji Yu was up to.

Of course, he also went back and thought carefully about what their relationship should be.

"I don’t want to discuss this with you," Ji Yu could only keep a stern face, eager to get rid of him quickly.

"Alright, then let’s talk about something else. From the moment I first saw you, I liked you. Why don’t you be my girlfriend?" Gu Qixiao’s words were sincere; he had no intention of playing with emotions.

Ji Yu was somewhat stunned by his proposition.

"Gu Qixiao, do you even know what you’re saying? How could I possibly be your girlfriend!"

If they got together, it would be history repeating itself.

"It’s okay if you don’t want to be my girlfriend now. I’ll pursue you slowly. Eventually, you’ll accept me, and we’ll naturally be together. The past won’t matter anymore."

He still wore a smile, genuinely serious about this proposition.

Sometimes Ji Yu really couldn’t understand what he was thinking.

"Gu Qixiao, I think you’re really crazy. I don’t like you, and I don’t want you to pursue me. There’s absolutely no possibility of any other relationship between us."

She grabbed her bag, planning to leave, but he caught her wrist.

"Me pursuing you is my own business, but you can’t stop me. I know you might have some issues deep down, but we can solve them together."

He had never been so interested in any woman before.

It might seem unrealistic to say it, but he knew deep down that this was real.

"Gu Qixiao, even madness should have its limits. What you’re saying confuses me immensely. I really don’t understand what you’re thinking."

Ji Yu was almost on the verge of breaking down, not understanding why he would say such things.

All the efforts she made before were to separate them temporarily, but now he had forgotten the past, so why was he still so attached to her?

"Miss Ji, sometimes emotions are wonderfully mysterious. From the first moment I saw you, I was interested in you. And I’ve never said this to anyone before."

He clearly had said it before; it’s just that he had forgotten.

"Gu Qixiao, just consider it my plea; don’t be with me. I don’t want to get entangled with you anymore."

As Ji Yu said this, there was a pleading look in her eyes, which surprised Gu Qixiao. Was his pursuit really that distressing?

"I only want to pursue you, not take your life. Why would you plead with me like this?"

Because if this really happened, he would remember the past, and he would go through such pain again. She couldn’t bear to see that happen.

"Gu Qixiao, just consider that your pursuit would take my life."

She could only tell him this temporarily; otherwise, he definitely wouldn’t believe it.

"Ji Yu, what kind of ridiculous reason is that? I can’t possibly accept it. I’m very clear in my heart that I like you."

He always followed his feelings. Since the feelings were there, he would never give up.

"You’d better be prepared to be pursued by me. You can hate me, but I’ll continue to pursue you. It’s as simple as that, and I’ll never regret it."