Chapter 38: Becoming Each Other's Salvation!
After seeing Liu Yanyang nod, Shui Bing'er lay on the bluestone, looking at the starry night sky.
"Yue'er and I are half-sisters. Yue'er is one year older than me."
Although Liu Yanyang was puzzled, he did not say anything and continued to listen to Shui Bing'er's story.
"It used to be a happy family. When we were young, Yue'er and I lived very happily."
As she spoke, Shui Bing'er's body trembled a little and her voice choked slightly.
"But when I was four years old, my father and stepmother were unfortunately drowned by a beast tide while trying to obtain spirit rings in the Far North."
"After hearing the news, my mother fainted, and Yue'er burst into tears."
"At that time, I should have been like Yue'er, but there was no one else I could rely on!"
"I suppressed the grief in my heart, taking care of my mother and comforting Yue'er at the same time. This went on for a long time."
"Maybe it was because she saw Yue'er and me when we were young, or maybe it was because she saw me being sensible, but after half a year, my mother finally cheered up. Yue'er also started to rely on me and called me sister!"
"At that time, seeing that Mom and Yue'er were no longer sad, I was very happy, but also very sad!"
"Because since then, Mom has been very strict with me, controlling every aspect of my life. At the same time, I had to take good care of Yue'er."
"No one seemed to notice that I was just a child under five years old. I would also be sad and in pain!"
"But I never showed it. I didn't want to disappoint Mom, and I didn't want to pass on my negative emotions to Yue'er."
"So, I often lie alone on this bluestone, gazing at the night sky, often wondering if this is what my life will be like!"
Turning to look at Liu Yanyang, tears welling in her eyes, she choked back tears.
"Until I was six, I met you!"
"That was after my father and stepmother left. It was the first time someone treated me like a normal little girl, not like I was a sensible adult!"
"The knowledge and wisdom you displayed, the maturity unlike anyone your age, gave me a sense of reflection."
"It was a wonderful feeling, like meeting someone close to you. Ever since then, I've longed to see you again."
Unfortunately, every time we met, you only stayed a day and then hurried away, leaving me no chance to speak to you alone.
So, today, I mustered the courage to find you alone.
Wiping the tears from her face, Shui Bing'er spoke with sincerity.
"Can we be each other's salvation?"
Liu Yanyang was stunned, shocked by these words.
Seeing Liu Yanyang's expression, Shui Bing'er continued.
"I feel your loneliness and confusion."
"Every time I see you, I can sense you're pretending, trying to fit in, trying to accept!"
The words were so resounding that they struck Liu Yanyang's heart, and he stared at Shui Bing'er in disbelief.
He couldn't imagine anyone in this world could understand him so well.
Who could truly live happily in a different world?
The familiar people and things from his past life were nowhere to be found here, and no one would understand his jokes.
He felt no sense of belonging to Douluo Continent. The environment was unfamiliar, the people were strangers, and even his only family was gone.
Even though he had become close friends with Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo, the age gap meant they had nothing in common to talk about.
His eyes moistened, and he spoke with a trembling voice.
"You..."
Shui Bing'er interrupted Liu Yanyang, tears streaming uncontrollably. She spoke anxiously, as if she were afraid of something.
"Every time I see you, you can solve my problems. That deep sense of security still lingers in my heart. I want to rely on you. That feeling is really good! So..."
As she said this, she closed her eyes tightly, as if mustering up great courage.
"Let's be together!"
A long silence passed. Shui Bing'er dared not open her eyes, her delicate body trembling slightly, her heart pounding uncontrollably.
"Okay!"
Liu Yanyang pulled Shui Bing'er into his arms, gently stroking her back. He breathed in the unique fragrance of the person in his arms, closed his eyes, and tears streamed down his cheeks, feeling a sense of peace.
Trapped in the warm embrace, Shui Bing'er sobbed softly, a mixture of fear, excitement, and joy.
Gradually, the moon retreated into the lunar layer, and a gentle breeze caressed the lake.
They lay on the bluestone slab, embraced each other, and fell into a deep sleep.
On the other side of the lake, a woman in blue stood quietly, observing the situation. She sighed softly, then turned and quietly left.
...
The next morning.
Warm sunlight shone on the bluestone slab. Liu Yanyang, already awake, looked at Shui Bing'er sleeping soundly in his arms, and a warm feeling filled his heart.
The glare caused Shui Bing'er to frown slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes, her gaze meeting Liu Yanyang's.
A blush immediately spread across her pretty face, and she leaned her head against Liu Yanyang's chest, speaking somewhat shyly.
"So, between us..."
"Guess?"
Liu Yanyang smiled, playing with Shui Bing'er's hair.
With a soft hum, Shui Bing'er left Liu Yanyang's embrace and turned her head away.
Liu Yanyang sat down beside Shui Bing'er, took her delicate, fair hand, and chuckled softly.
"Let's go, let's go meet Aunt Shui and Yue'er!"
The blush that had faded back onto Shui Bing'er's pretty face returned.
With her head lowered, she followed Liu Yanyang into the living room.
Inside, Shui Xinrou had been sitting on the sofa for a long time. Seeing them arrive, she looked both excited and sad.
Liu Yanyang generously took Shui Bing'er's hand and walked over to her, stroking the back of her head.
"Aunt Shui, Bing'er and I are together!"
Shui Bing'er lowered her head, not daring to look at Shui Xinrou.
This scene made Shui Xinrou smile slightly, and she said with relief,
"You young people should handle yourselves. Aunt Shui won't interfere. I believe in your sincerity, Xiaoyang, and will treat Bing'er well."
Shui Bing'er looked up at Shui Xinrou, feeling deeply moved. She hadn't expected her mother to support her. Then, looking at Liu Yanyang, a smile of happiness gradually spread across her face.
The three of them chatted in the living room until noon.
Shui Yue'er finally emerged from her room and saw her sister and Liu Yanyang sitting side by side, hand in hand.
Disbelief washed over her, thinking she'd drifted off. She rubbed her eyes and looked again.
"Ah!" she screamed, running to Shui Bing'er and shouting.
"Sister, you... you..."
Liu Yanyang coughed softly. "That's right, your sister and I are together."
The three of them watched Shui Yue'er's stunned, incoherent speech, and chuckled.
Liu Yanyang held Shui Bing'er's hand tightly, muttering inwardly.
"Spend some time with Bing'er first. Let's put that matter on hold."
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