The other end of the line fell silent at once.
Only after a long while did Chen Xingjian speak, his voice low. "Why?"
Qiao Hua said nothing. Even she did not know why she had made this decision.
Before this, she had been desperate to leave Gu Wenze.
But after seeing Gu Wenze on the verge of breaking down yesterday, and Gu Jinyang clinging to her clothes to keep her from leaving, she suddenly felt reluctant to go.
Staying here was not so bad, really.
Even if she returned to the real world, she would still be alone. Here, at least, she had Gu Wenze and Gu Jinyang, as well as her friends.
When Qiao Hua did not answer, Chen Xingjian seemed to guess the reason. "Qiao Hua, you've fallen for Gu Wenze."
This time, Chen Xingjian was not asking a question. He was stating a fact.
Qiao Hua did not answer that question. "I'm sorry."
Chen Xingjian sighed. "You know perfectly well that an apology isn't what I want."
Qiao Hua sidestepped the issue. "When the original owner comes back someday, I'll leave of my own accord."
If she really became the female lead in the original novel, then once the mission was complete, the original owner's soul would return sooner or later.
When that day came, she would leave willingly.
Until then, Qiao Hua wanted to stay here with Gu Wenze and Gu Jinyang, even if it only meant a little more time together.
Chen Xingjian gave a soft laugh. "Qiao Hua, deep down, you know that's just an excuse you're making for yourself."
Qiao Hua said nothing.
Chen Xingjian's breathing grew heavier. "Won't you spare a thought for me? If the mission fails, I'm finished."
Of course Qiao Hua had considered that, but she could not fall