As he said this, his arms tightened around Ji Ting, as though he wanted to meld their bodies into one.
"I don't know what came over me... back then... when I realized you were going to leave me... I just went completely out of my mind..."
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry... Ji Ear..."
Listening to him choke up until he could barely speak, Ji Ting slowly raised his hand and rested it on his back.
Ji Yanzhi kept pouring out his remorse and regret. Only after a long time did he gradually fall silent.
Ji Ting could feel that the shuddering in his chest had yet to subside. He let out a long sigh. "Ji Yanzhi, let's give it a try, then."
Ji Yanzhi abruptly went still. When he pulled back, he looked dazed and a little wary. "...Give what a try?"
"Being together. Let's see whether things will still be so rocky between us."
A profound stupor froze on Ji Yanzhi's face, as though all hope had been drained from him one moment, only for Ji Ting to reappear before his eyes the next. The lifelessness in his gaze slowly gave way to vitality, like a flame rekindled, and wild joy welled up from the depths of his heart.
"R-really?" He gripped Ji Ting's arms with both hands, his voice trembling. "Really, Ji Ear?"
Ji Ting nodded. "Yes."
Ji Yanzhi couldn't describe how he felt at that moment. He couldn't even get a complete sentence out. All he knew was that his heart was pounding as though it would burst out of his chest.
"But I have one more condition." Ji Ting held up one finger. "You have to get better. Otherwise..."
"I will. I'll definitely get better. I'll do everything the doctor says!" Ji Yanzhi hurried to promise, afraid