This ’he’ naturally refers to Jinxuan.

Yu Sangwan looked forlorn, "Mm."

Helian Si did not expect that Yu Sangwan would take him to an apartment.

"Here?" Helian Si frowned.

Yu Sangwan took out slippers from the shoe cabinet and gave them to Helian Si, "Yes, in the past, Jinxuan and I had to hide from his mother, so... there weren’t many places we could go..."

Yu Sangwan said as she lifted her face, her eyes somewhat red.

"This place is Jinxuan’s private residence."

Helian Si couldn’t quite describe his feelings, but he felt his heart being clenched. He asked, "If it’s so difficult, why still insist on being together?"

Yu Sangwan was silent for a moment and said softly, "Because... I really like him."

Helian Si looked sideways, unable to bear watching her.

Yu Sangwan sniffed, "What more can I do for you?"

Helian Si looked at her seriously, "I want to know... his habits, as much as possible about him."

"Huh?" Yu Sangwan frowned, "Can I know why? Has something happened?"

Helian Si thought for a moment, "Not yet."

Yu Sangwan couldn’t help but feel disappointed, "Oh... I see."

She looked at him, smiling faintly, "Actually, his habits... are pretty much the same as yours, everything you want to know is within yourself."

Helian Si recalled Ji Qing’s words, his brows furrowing tighter.

Suddenly, a crazy idea emerged in his heart... but the thought was too unbelievable!

Helian Si asked again, "Can you tell me about the things between you two?"

"...Alright." Yu Sangwan went to the kitchen and poured a cup of water for Helian Si, "Actually, Jinxuan and I, we’re no different from ordinary couples; we used to argue all the time when we first got together... but he would coax me, every time he gave in to me."

Yu Sangwan laughed, "One summer, after a fight, he bought me my favorite peaches."

Listening to this, Helian Si remained silent, but his brows furrowed more tightly.

"Oh, and my nickname is Taotao." Yu Sangwan’s smile bore a hint of sweetness, "That time, he even washed the peach pit clean and carved a Peach Seed Whistle for me..."

? Helian Si was stunned, something flashed in his mind.

"Then... what happened to that Peach Seed Whistle?" Helian Si felt his voice trembling slightly.

Yu Sangwan lowered her gaze, sighing, "Later, I gave it back to him, and I guess it has long been lost?"

She looked at Helian Si, he didn’t have it on him... must have been lost.

"..." Helian Si’s thin lips parted slightly, he thought of something, but because of the absurdity of the reality, he dared not jump to conclusions.

He suddenly stood up, Yu Sangwan hurriedly asked, "What’s wrong? Are you... leaving?"

Helian Si nodded with a somber expression, "Yes, there’s someplace I must go."

"So soon." Yu Sangwan couldn’t hide her disappointment; she had more she wanted to talk about, like the child inside her...

Helian Si was in a hurry, "Thank you for today! If needed, I think I will contact you again!"

"...Alright." Yu Sangwan only managed to say one word; Helian Si had already left.

...

Back home, it was very quiet.

Yu Sangwan found it odd, was Pei Pei not home? Whenever she was home, it was always noisy.

She walked upstairs, initially intending to check on Lu Feixuan.

"Hey, Wanwan!"

Pei Pei popped her head out and grabbed her midway.

Yu Sangwan smiled, "What’s up? So mysterious."

"Come over." Pei Pei pulled her into the room, her face slightly flushed, "Wanwan, in this era... if a girl likes a boy, it’s okay to pursue him actively, right?"

"Hmm?"

Yu Sangwan chuckled lightly, sensing the oddity and straightforwardly asked, "Who did you fancy?"

"Oh no! I’m going to die!" Pei Pei exclaimed, patting Yu Sangwan, "Don’t be so direct... although I do fancy someone, a guy!"

"I know it’s a guy." Yu Sangwan laughed, "Who is it? Do I know him?"

"Mm..." Pei Pei thought a little, "You should know him, sort of your colleague!"

"Guan Chao’s?" Yu Sangwan was quite surprised, "Who? Not the guard at the entrance, right?"

"No." Pei Pei laughed and shook her head, "It’s that handsome reporter..."

Yu Sangwan suddenly realized, "Chen Ke?"

"Yes, mm!" Pei Pei nodded with a smile and was a bit embarrassed. "What do you think? Is he okay?"

Yu Sangwan burst into laughter, "Of course not a problem... good taste! But, what about your boss? That Mr. Kang seems to like you a lot?"

Pei Pei’s face darkened, "Oh go! I hate playboys the most; he likes me, do I have to like him? I still prefer someone like Chen Ke, fresh and clean... fine, if you think there’s no problem, I’m going to make a move!"

"Good." Yu Sangwan shook her head with a smile; once she’s interested, she pursues. That’s Pei Pei style.

Pei Pei jumped off the bed and went into the dressing room to dress up.

Yu Sangwan was surprised, "What are you doing?"

"I’m dressing up!" Pei Pei replied loudly, "I know roughly when he gets off work! I’m going to intercept him and confess; he must agree!"

"Haha." Yu Sangwan couldn’t stop laughing, truly cute. ...

At the entrance of Guan Chao.

Pei Pei, who had dressed carefully, kept an eye on the people coming out, and upon spotting Chen Ke, jumped up and waved.

Chen Ke was taken aback, smiled and nodded, and walked over, "Pei Pei, why are you here?"

"I’m here to see you." Pei Pei’s face was normal, but her heart was pounding.

Chen Ke was confused, "Looking for me? Do you have something?"

"Mm..." Pei Pei nodded solemnly, "Yes!"

She suddenly grabbed Chen Ke’s hand, "I like you, date me!"

"..." Chen Ke was dazed; honestly, with his conditions, he wasn’t lacking in women who pursued him, but this boldly... Pei Pei was the first.

Seeing he hadn’t spoken for a while, Pei Pei got anxious, "Are you agreeing or not?"

"I..."

Pei Pei saw his hesitation and covered her face, then ran away, "Forget it, so embarrassing, I’m leaving!"

Datong Temple, in the abbess’s room.

The abbess took a box out of the safe and solemnly handed it to Helian Si.

"Five years, you’ve finally come to retrieve it."

Helian Si frowned, his eyes fixed on the box. "Thank you, abbess, for keeping it all these years."

The abbess smiled slightly, "You honor me with your words."

After speaking, she slightly bowed and left, leaving the space to Helian Si.

Helian Si’s breath grew slightly heavier, he reached out and opened the box... inside lay a Walnut Whistle!

Tied with a red string, whether the string or the whistle itself... both were stained with blood. But many years had passed; the blood had long dried and merged with the whistle and string.

Helian Si raised his hand and gently took it out...

His memory was blank; he had no idea what was hidden behind this Walnut Whistle. That year, he woke up with this thing clutched in his palm... his heart felt empty; intuition told him this was very important.

That’s why it had been kept all this time.

What exactly happened? Why was this Peach Seed stained with blood?

Suddenly Pei Pei’s wrist was grabbed; she turned back in surprise to lock eyes with Chen Ke’s handsome face. He nodded with a smile, "I agree."