Chapter 656

Fang Qi sat back on the sofa, still holding his cup of tea.

The tea was pleasantly warm. He lowered his head and took a small sip, letting the heat wash over his throat…

…Ah, that felt good.

He closed his eyes, drew in a deep breath, and slowly exhaled.

At last…

He had finally survived that damn twelfth day and stepped into a brand-new thirteenth day!

And, more importantly, he had successfully saved his progress!

This time, he had truly…

Managed to preserve the version of himself from yesterday as well!

Everything that had happened yesterday—the amusement park, riding the Ferris wheel, getting hauled into the police station…

Specialist S-02’s sudden visit, and Liguang’s new “Little Sister Li” persona…

All of it had been fixed in place by him, without missing a single detail!

“Whew…!”

The heart that had been hanging in midair finally settled back down.

He opened his eyes and looked toward the familiar figure in front of the coffee table.

Behind the table, the silver-haired figure was still quietly kneeling there.

Her brows and eyes curved into a smile, her mismatched eyes gazing at him with gentle obedience.

Fang Qi looked at her, his throat bobbing slightly.

“Liguang, come here.”

He raised a hand and beckoned her over softly.

Mm. He could speak again.

His voice was still a little hoarse, but at least he could talk.

After resting for the night, his voice had finally returned!

At his call, the silver-haired girl’s eyes curved into a smile. She immediately shuffled over on her knees, then tilted up her little face and gazed at him without blinking, her eyes curved sweetly.

Seeing her like this, Fang Qi felt even more at ease.

…His wife’s memories from yesterday had been preserved too!

This time, he did not forcibly pull her up. He merely raised his hand and rubbed her head.

“This whole night…”

He spoke softly, his voice hoarse.

“Did you remember anything else? Anything from the past that you’d forgotten?”

After everything so strange and incredible that had happened yesterday, perhaps she had gained something after a night’s rest?

Liguang narrowed her eyes and gently rubbed her head against his palm like a little cat.

“No, Master.”

She spoke softly as well, her voice gentle and obedient.

“Liguang watched Master sleep and tried very hard to remember… but she still couldn’t recall a single thing.”

As she spoke, she lowered her eyes.

“I’ve let Master down after you went to all that trouble worrying about me, and made you worry for nothing.”

Fang Qi: “…”

The hand stroking Liguang’s head came to a halt.

He lowered his head wordlessly and looked at the warm, soft little face beside his leg. He blinked.

“Your personality… still hasn’t changed back?”

Liguang blinked. Her phoenix eyes lifted slightly, and her gaze drifted toward him, soft as water.

“Does Master not like Liguang this way?”

Fang Qi: “…”

Not this again.

“I like you no matter what you’re like! It’s just that…”

He reached out and pinched her nose.

“You’re a little too sharp-tongued when you act like this!”

Liguang’s nose wrinkled slightly from the pinch, and then she pressed her lips together in a smile.

She lowered her head and rested her cheek against his leg, her small hands gently wrapping around his knee.

“I rather like it.”

Her face buried against Fang Qi’s leg, she spoke in a muffled voice.

“In the past, Liguang didn’t dare say anything to Master. I kept everything bottled up inside because I was afraid Master would come to hate me.”

“Even now, I’m still afraid… but at least I finally dare to say these things out loud.”

“Of course, after saying them, I still regret it and worry that perhaps I went too far…”

She looked up. Her amber eyes were glistening with moisture, her gaze soft and tender.

“But Master didn’t hate Liguang. That makes me so happy!”

Fang Qi: “…”

This version of Liguang was so well-behaved!

So soft!

He continued gently stroking her hair. Looking at Liguang’s curved brows and eyes, he suddenly blinked.

Come to think of it… this “Lin Daiyu” personality was actually somewhat similar to Liguang herself, wasn’t it?

Both were delicate-minded, sensitive, and suspicious, with countless little thoughts hidden away in their hearts!

The only difference was that one of them dared to voice those thoughts sarcastically, letting them out.

While the other…

Kept everything bottled up inside until, in the end, it all exploded at once!

Thinking of this, he blinked.

Huh? Looked at this way, wasn’t Lin Daiyu—with her frail health and endlessly complicated thoughts—another kind of yandere?

…A yandere from the older generation!

Beside his leg, Liguang remained pressed against him, her little face warm, her soft breaths brushing against his leg.

Fang Qi continued rubbing her hair, stroke after stroke.

The two of them remained quietly affectionate for quite some time.

It was only when even the birdsong outside the window seemed to quiet down that Liguang slowly straightened up. The little stars hanging from her earlobes swayed gently.

“Breakfast has been prepared.”

She spoke softly, her brows and eyes carrying a hint of reproach.

“If Master doesn’t come soon and it gets cold, don’t blame Liguang for failing to serve you properly.”

…Every single sentence had to be a jab at him!

Fang Qi gave her a helpless look, then…

“Huff…!”

He exhaled once more and suddenly sprang to his feet!

A new day, a new beginning!

Today, he had serious business to take care of!

…

Liguang’s cooking was as excellent as ever, and breakfast passed quietly and uneventfully.

Fang Qi had only just sat back down on the sofa when—

“Ding.”

His phone rang.

He pulled out a tissue to wipe his mouth, then picked up the phone and glanced at it.

[Lin Xiaoyou: Senior, Senior! I’m all ready! I’m waiting for you at home whenever you’re ready to come over! When are you coming?]

Fang Qi’s eyelid twitched.

He instinctively looked up toward Liguang.

The silver-haired girl was in the kitchen.

The kitchen door was open. With her back to him, she stood by the sink, her smooth silver hair cascading down to her waist as she unhurriedly tidied up the dishes.

She was perfectly quiet and said nothing.

But in Fang Qi’s eyes, the fact that she showed no reaction at all meant…

Wife, you’re really laying it on thick with that act!

So Fang Qi decided not to be polite either!

“Stop pretending, Liguang.”

He spoke bluntly, his voice still hoarse.

“I know you’re spying on my phone screen!”

“Tell me what you think. When are we leaving?”

He had gone straight for the table-flipping approach!

Sure enough, the back of the figure by the sink visibly stiffened as she washed the dishes.

“…Hmph.”

A soft snort drifted over from that direction.

“Liguang really has forgotten so many things. I didn’t even know Master could see through this much now.”

She did not turn around. Instead, she wiped the bowl in her hands even more slowly and carefully.

“Then why is Master asking me about it?”

“Master has only just finished the breakfast Liguang prepared, and now you’re turning around to go looking for another woman…”

“If Liguang refuses, then I’ll only look petty.”

Fang Qi: “…”

I give up!

Even after a whole night, “Little Sister Li” was still in the driver’s seat!

He glared at the back of her head.

“I’m taking you with me! We’re going to help you recover your memories!”

He said it with absolute confidence!

He wasn’t lying. If not to help Liguang recover her memories, who would even want to leave the house?

Wouldn’t it be better to stay home with Liguang every day?

At his words, Liguang’s hands stopped moving. She set down the dishes and slowly turned around, a warm and gentle smile on her lovely face.

"Then master, do tell... why would going to see Miss Lin help Liguang recover her memories?"

There was a hint of playful reproach in the corners of her eyes and brows.

Oh?

Fang Qi blinked gently.

This Little Sister Li might have a completely different temperament from what she used to be, but...

She's way easier to talk to now! She even took the initiative to ask a question?

Alright, alright!

He crossed his arms and leaned back.

But he wasn't about to let this crazy woman lead him around by the nose!

"You want to know that?"

Fang Qi curled the corner of his mouth, raised an eyebrow at her,

"Then you tell me first, yesterday..."

"What exactly did you find out from Agent S-02!"

That's right, this crazy woman still hadn't spilled a word about what happened yesterday!

Liguang pursed her lips, lowered her head, and slowly wiped her hands with a cloth.

"...Master is thinking about another woman again, isn't he."

Fang Qi: "..."

He stared at her speechlessly.

Hey...

Sigh. He shook his head helplessly.

But...

He narrowed his eyes slightly.

The more evasive this crazy woman acts, the more certain he is that something went on between her and Agent S-02!

There. Must. Be. Something. Fishy.

Otherwise, why would she keep beating around the bush?

But what on earth could have happened... that made this crazy woman grit her teeth and refuse to say a word even now?

His gaze hardened a little, and he straightened his expression:

"Liguang, I need you to be honest with me, don't beat around the bush."

"Because both her and Lin Xiaoyou... are closely tied to getting your memories back!"

Your master also plans to go find her to "consult" about the whole "authority" business!

But Liguang just lowered her eyebrows, and said no more.

She only raised her hand to gently pinch the little star-shaped earring on her earlobe, twirling it slowly between her fingers.

Fang Qi looked at her helplessly, and was just about to speak again——

"Ding!"

His phone pinged again.

He glanced down, and his brows stirred.

[Gu Xi: Be extra careful if you have to go out these days. Mu's movements have been getting more and more reckless lately.]

[Gu Xi: I suspect they might be targeting you two.]

...Mu?

Fang Qi's grip on his phone tightened, before he had time to think it over...

A faint, sour voice drifted over from beside him.

"Mm, what a nice older sister who thinks of everything for master."

"Liguang's all alone, I could never be half as useful as those sisters of yours."

Fang Qi: "..."

Ugh... every single line is laced with sharp barbs!

Fine, if she doesn't want to talk about Agent S-02, then forget it!

After all, meeting that Agent S-02 was already on his to-do list!

He was bound to run into her sooner or later, and by then... unless you're standing on her side, you'll have to talk whether you like it or not!

But hey wife, if you really dare to side with her...

...Hah.

You crazy woman, I'll make you learn... why the flower is so red.

Fang Qi closed his eyes, calming his mood.

...Phew.

As it so happens, he's heading to Chenxi's apartment to meet Lin Xiaoyou today, which is super close to Chenxi's headquarters.

Once he meets Lin Xiaoyou, he'll play it by ear!

To be honest, he's completely lost right now.

He has no real clue what exactly he should do, or where he should even start.

But so what? He'll just tick off the things he can do one by one!

It's way better than cooping himself up at home!

In short... it's. Time. To. Move!

Fang Qi opened his eyes, grabbed his phone, and typed a quick reply to Lin Xiaoyou!

[Fang Qi: I'm heading out right now, I'll be there soon!]

Then he sent another message back to Gu Xi:

[Fang Qi: Got it, thanks for the heads up.]

Only Lin Xiaoyou replied in an instant:

[Lin Xiaoyou: Alright senior, be careful on the road!]

Gu Xi didn't send any more messages.

He suddenly stood up, his hoarse voice full of earnestness:

"Liguang, since you don't have any objections, we're heading out right now! Immediately!"

Even if you do have objections, we're still going! Today you're doing things my way!

The silver-haired girl blinked gently when she heard that.

Then she suddenly turned around, her silver hair sweeping through the air!

"Master is taking Liguang to meet his 'ex-girlfriend', of course Liguang has to dress up properly."

She walked gracefully towards her small room, her voice soft and sweet:

"I can't let master lose face, now can I? Wait a little for me, Liguang will just change into another outfit and be right back."

Fang Qi: "..."

What the heck!

You already know she's not my ex-girlfriend!

You crazy woman, you're the one who's my ex-girlfriend!

...

...

At the entrance of Chenxi Apartment, a taxi pulled over steadily by the roadside.

The door opened.

A slender, pale hand reached out first, holding onto the car door for support.

Liguang stepped out of the car gracefully, then gently held Fang Qi's hand to help him step out too.

Fang Qi looked at her right then.

He'd been staring at her the whole ride, but she still looked breathtaking!

Right now, she was wearing a... simple yet elegant outfit.

A pale off-white elegant long dress that fell down to her calves, her silver hair falling softly over her shoulders, that cheap plastic little star earring on her earlobe glinting in the sunlight.

She just stood quietly by Fang Qi's side, her eyes lowered, the corners of her lips curved into a soft smile...

She looked like a gentle, refined noble lady that walked straight out of a painting!

Fang Qi adjusted the baseball cap on his head.

That's right, the dark blue baseball cap he was wearing was the exact one Liguang gave him.

A gift from his wife, of course he has to wear it all the time!

He held her hand, and lifted his eyes to look at the familiar community gate in front of him.

Chenxi Corporation's staff apartment.

...Tss.

He was slightly dazed.

Come to think of it... it really feels like a lifetime ago.

When was the last time he came here?