Becoming Each Other's Salvation!

Becoming Each Other's Salvation!

P.S. There may be some mildly cringe-worthy parts. The author admits fault and won't dare write romance scenes carelessly again.

After seeing Liu Yanyang nod, Shui Bing'er lay on the bluestone, gazing up at the star-filled night sky.

"Yue'er and I are half-sisters. She's actually a year older than me."

Though Liu Yanyang was puzzled, he said nothing and continued listening to Shui Bing'er.

"We were originally a happy family. When we were little, Yue'er and I were very happy."

As she spoke, Shui Bing'er's body began to tremble, and her voice grew choked with emotion.

"But when I was four, Father and my second mother went to the Extreme North Land to obtain Soul Rings and were unfortunately swallowed by a beast tide."

"When Mother heard the news, she fainted on the spot, while Yue'er wailed uncontrollably."

"At that time, I should have been crying like Yue'er too, but there was no one else left for us to rely on!"

"I forced myself to endure the grief in my heart, taking care of Mother while comforting Yue'er. It went on for a long time."

"Perhaps because she saw how young Yue'er and I were, or perhaps because she saw how sensible I was, Mother finally pulled herself together half a year later. Yue'er also began relying on me and calling me Sister!"

"At the time, I was happy to see Mother and Yue'er no longer grieving, but I was sad too!"

"Because from then on, Mother became very strict with me. She controlled every aspect of my life, and at the same time, I had to take care of Yue'er."

"It seemed no one ever noticed that I was just a child under five years old. I could be sad too. I could suffer too!"

"But I never showed it. I didn't want to disappoint Mother, nor did I want to pass my negative emotions on to Yue'er."

"So I often lay alone on this bluestone, staring at the night sky and wondering whether my whole life would be like this."

She turned to look at Liu Yanyang, her eyes brimming with tears as she said through sobs, "Until I met you when I was six!"

"After Father and my second mother left, you were the first person to treat me like an ordinary little girl, rather than thinking I should be a sensible adult!"

"Your knowledge, your wisdom, and the maturity you showed beyond your age made me feel as if I were looking into a mirror."

"That feeling was wonderful, like meeting someone who truly understood me. From that moment on, I really wanted to see you again."

Unfortunately, every time they met afterward, he would only stay for one day before hurriedly leaving, and she never had the chance to speak with him alone.

That was why she had gathered the courage to seek him out alone today.

Wiping away the tears on her face, Shui Bing'er looked at him earnestly.

"Can we become each other's salvation?"

Liu Yanyang stared at her in stunned silence, shocked by her words.

Seeing his expression, Shui Bing'er continued.

"I can completely understand your loneliness and confusion."

"Every time I see you, I can feel that you're pretending, trying to fit in, trying to accept this world!"

Her words struck like thunder, piercing straight into Liu Yanyang's heart. He stared at Shui Bing'er in disbelief.

He could not imagine that there was someone in this world who understood him so well.

After transmigrating into another world, how could anyone truly live happily?

There was no one and nothing familiar from his previous life. He could crack lame jokes, but no one would understand them.

He had no sense of belonging in Douluo Continent. Everything was unfamiliar—the environment, the people—and even his only family member had passed away.

Even though he had become friends across generations with Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo, the age gap meant they did not even have common topics to discuss.

His eyes grew moist as he said tremblingly, "You..."

Shui Bing'er interrupted him. Tears streamed endlessly down her face, and as though afraid of something, she spoke urgently.

"Every time I see you, you solve my problems. That overwhelming sense of security still lingers in my heart. I want to rely on you. That feeling is truly wonderful! So..."

As she spoke, she squeezed her eyes shut, as though summoning tremendous courage.

"Let's be together!"

For a long while, there was only silence. Shui Bing'er did not dare open her eyes. Her delicate body trembled slightly, and her heart pounded wildly in her chest.

"Okay!"

Liu Yanyang pulled Shui Bing'er into his arms, gently stroking her back. Breathing in the unique fragrance of the girl in his embrace, he closed his eyes as two streams of tears rolled down his cheeks, feeling only a profound sense of peace.

In the warmth of his embrace, Shui Bing'er sniffled softly, fear, excitement, and happiness intertwining within her.

Gradually, the moon hid behind the clouds, while a gentle breeze rippled across the lake.

The two lay on the bluestone slab, embracing each other as they fell into a deep sleep.

On the other side of the lake, the Blue-clad Woman stood silently in place. Watching the scene before her, she let out a soft sigh, then turned and quietly left.

The next day, early morning.

Warm sunlight shone upon the bluestone pavement. Liu Yanyang, who had long since woken up, looked at the sleeping Shui Bing'er in his arms, his heart filled with warmth.

The glaring light made Shui Bing'er frown slightly in her sleep. She slowly opened her eyes, and her gaze met Liu Yanyang's.

A blush immediately spread across her pretty face. She rested her head against Liu Yanyang's chest and said shyly.

"So, between us..."

"Take a guess?"

Liu Yanyang smiled as he played with Shui Bing'er's hair.

With a soft huff, Shui Bing'er slipped out of Liu Yanyang's arms and turned her head away.

Liu Yanyang sat beside Shui Bing'er, took her small, fair hand, and said with a light laugh.

"Come on, let's go see Aunt Shui and Yue'er!"

The blush that had just faded returned to Shui Bing'er's pretty face.

She kept her head lowered as she followed Liu Yanyang toward the living room.

In the living room, Shui Xinrou had been sitting on the sofa for quite some time. Seeing the two arrive, she looked somewhat excited, yet also somewhat saddened.

Liu Yanyang openly led Shui Bing'er to Shui Xinrou, scratching the back of his head.

"Aunt Shui, Bing'er and I are together!"

Shui Bing'er lowered her head, not daring to look at Shui Xinrou.

Seeing this, Shui Xinrou smiled faintly and said with relief.

"That is something for you young people to handle yourselves. Aunt Shui won't interfere. And Aunt Shui believes in your sincerity, Xiao Yang. You'll treat Bing'er well."

Shui Bing'er raised her head to look at Shui Xinrou, feeling deeply moved. She had not expected her mother to support her. Then she looked at Liu Yanyang, happiness gradually filling her face.

After that, the three chatted about everyday matters in the living room until noon.

Only then did Shui Yue'er come out of her room. She saw her sister sitting side by side with Liu Yanyang, their hands clasped together.

Her face was full of disbelief. Thinking she was still groggy from sleep, she rubbed her eyes and looked again.

"Ah!" With a scream, she ran in front of Shui Bing'er and shouted.

"Big Sis, you... you two..."

Liu Yanyang gave a light cough. "That's right. Your sister and I are together."

Seeing Shui Yue'er standing there dumbfounded and incoherent, the three of them covered their mouths and snickered.

Liu Yanyang tightly held Shui Bing'er's hand as he inwardly grumbled.

I'll spend some time with Bing'er first. That matter can be put off a little longer.

P.S. There will be another one or two chapters tonight, depending on how fast the author can write.