The Moonlight Box: Returning to the Past (Continued)

In the early morning, as the first rays of sunlight shone through the window into the simple room, the golden sunlight illuminated Liu Erlong's pretty face as she lay fast asleep on the bed.

"Hmm..."

Feeling the strange sensation on his cheek, Liu Erlong frowned slightly in his sleep, and with a soft groan, he opened his eyes, still somewhat sleepy.

As soon as he opened his eyes, Liu Erlong seemed to realize something and was startled.

Because she felt as if her body was pressed tightly against someone, and thinking about what happened last night, as if realizing something, Liu Erlong's pretty face instantly turned bright red.

Feeling guilty, Liu Erlong cautiously raised her head, wanting to see if Bai Ye was still asleep.

But when Liu Erlong looked up at Bai Ye, she found that Bai Ye had already opened his eyes and had a helpless, bitter smile on his face.

"Erlong Sister, you're finally awake! My arm is numb from being used as a pillow!"

After saying that, Bai Ye moved the arm that Liu Erlong was using as a pillow.

Upon discovering that she was resting her head on Bai Ye's arm, Liu Erlong felt even more embarrassed, and her heart was filled with shame and indignation.

She, Liu Erlong, actually slept with a man in her arms all night, and even made his arm go numb from using it as a pillow!

Thinking about how she had acted as if she missed her fiancé Yu Xiaogang terribly, but now she was sleeping soundly in someone else's arms, it was clear that she was just saying one thing and doing another!

Ugh! My image is ruined!

"Um... I'm sorry, Aya, this blanket is a bit thin, and it was a little cold last night, so..."

Liu Erlong abruptly released Bai Ye, quickly moved to the side, her pretty face flushed red. She dared not look Bai Ye in the eye and stammered, trying to find an excuse for herself.

"Nothing!"

But Bai Ye responded with a smile.

After saying that, Bai Ye sighed with a look of sympathy.

"I understand you, Erlong Erlong. You and that Grandmaster suddenly separated, and you must miss him a lot now, so you're treating me like him. I can understand that."

"But it's okay. From now on, you can lean on my shoulder anytime, Erlong. I'll stay with Erlong until Erlong feel better."

Bai Ye patted his shoulder with a smile, his eyes full of sincerity and concern.

"Bai Ye ..."

Upon hearing Bai Ye's words, Liu Erlong was taken aback, and a surge of emotion welled up within him.

On the way to Red Mountain Village, as they gradually became familiar with each other and often fought side by side, she began to regard Bai Ye as a friend, or even a younger brother.

But in Liu Erlong's view, their relationship was limited to friendship, perhaps a little better, but not much better.

It certainly can't compare to my relationship with Yu Xiaogang and Flender.

But Liu Erlong never expected that Bai Ye would care about him so much.

This moved Liu Erlong, and a thought suddenly arose in his mind.

Perhaps it wouldn't be bad to continue exploring the continent with Ah Ye and find a new goal for myself?

But then, Liu Erlong shook his head violently in his heart.

How could I forget Xiaogang? Xiaogang must be in so much pain right now. I have to find him and tell him that I don't care about our relationship anymore!

However, when I thought of this...

Previously, Liu Erlong firmly believed that as long as she found Yu Xiaogang Yu Xiaogang, she would continue to be with him, and she would even fantasize about the days they would spend together.

But now, Liu Erlong only thought about finding Yu Xiaogang, and dared not think about what would happen next.

Liu Erlong himself probably didn't realize this.

But subconsciously, after this trip to Red Mountain Village and seeing the examples Bai Ye mentioned, Liu Erlong's heart had already wavered.

After getting up in the morning and finishing their chores, Bai Ye and Liu Erlong, led by the village chief, continued to visit each household in Red Mountain Village.

After visiting every household in Red Mountain Village, Liu Erlong became even more silent.

Because she discovered that what Bai Ye said was very likely true.

If she really gets together with Yu Xiaogang, something like what happened in Red Mountain Village might happen.

Liu Erlong is a normal woman. In the ancient customs of the Douluo Continent, she also longed to have children with the man she loved and to have a house full of descendants.

Therefore, Liu Erlong's feelings were extremely painful and complicated.

On the one hand, she is a person who is very loyal to her feelings.

Because her mother was abandoned by Yu Luomian when she was young, Liu Erlong vowed from childhood that she must always be faithful to her feelings.

Therefore, Liu Erlong does not want to give up her relationship with Yu Xiaogang yet.

On the other hand, after discovering that what Bai Ye said was true.

Liu Erlong, however, did not want to see his children suffer the same fate as the children of Red Mountain Village, thus enduring a lifetime of pain.

This caused Liu Erlong great pain and inner turmoil.

After visiting Red Mountain Village, Bai Ye took Liu Erlong to say goodbye to the village chief and prepared to leave.

"Erlong Sister, what do you think? I told you so, didn't I? You and that Grandmaster are truly destined not to be together. If you force yourselves to be together, you will only live in misery in the future..."

As they left Red Mountain Village and passed through a grove of trees, Bai Ye couldn't help but look at the silent Liu Erlong beside him and sighed.

"I don't believe it! You've only shown me less than ten examples. Such a small number of examples prove nothing!"

Because deep down, the idea of sticking to her feelings for Yu Xiaogang still prevailed, Liu Erlong's eyes reddened as she faced Bai Ye's persuasion. She clenched her eyes and gritted her teeth, unwilling to give up.

Bai Ye was speechless when he found that Liu Erlong was still being stubborn.

But seeing Liu Erlong's red eyes and clenched hands, appearing to be in great pain, Bai Ye knew that her heart was still wavering. All he needed to do next was to continue showing her the truth.

So, after the trip to Red Mountain Village, Bai Ye continued to take Liu Erlong to other places like Red Mountain Village.

After leaving his home in Hongshan Village, Liu Erlong still felt unwilling and lucky in his heart.

But after visiting other places like Red Mountain Village, Liu Erlong's resentment and wishful thinking gradually faded away.

However, as more and more facts became clear, Liu Erlong could no longer escape from them, which was only one of the reasons for her inner turmoil.

Another reason is Bai Ye's companionship.

As the two experienced various things along the way, their feelings for each other grew stronger.

Liu Erlong's impression of Yu Xiaogang also faded more and more because of Bai Ye's presence.

Although Liu Erlong didn't want to admit it, it was the truth!

That is, Bai Ye's importance in Liu Erlong's heart is growing, gradually replacing Yu Xiaogang's presence.

And this was inevitable!

Because there was no unforgettable experience between Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang.

If Liu Erlong continues to miss Yu Xiaogang Yu Xiaogang will indeed grow stronger.

And the longer they waited for Yu Xiaogang, the more youth and emotions they invested.

In a sense, this is equivalent to sunk costs.

When the sunk costs become enormous, Liu Erlong naturally can no longer give up on Yu Xiaogang.

Because if Liu Erlong gives up on Yu Xiaogang, everything he has invested will be for nothing!

But so far, Liu Erlong's sunk costs are not too high.

With Bai Ye Bai Ye her side, Liu Erlong naturally grew more and more accustomed to Bai Ye and gradually forgot about Yu Xiaogang.

After all, even if Liu Erlong didn't want to admit it.

But after discovering that everything Bai Ye said before was true.

Her feelings for Yu Xiaogang had indeed begun to waver.

However, once some things are set in stone, a rapid and unstoppable collapse is inevitable!