Pei Yubai's sudden question startled Qiguan Yuan.
Qiguan Yuan subconsciously glanced at the photographer following them.
They then discovered that the two photographers had fallen far behind them, and neither of them had turned on their cameras.
They were slowly following behind.
This is probably what Pei Yubai meant.
As far as Qiguan Yuan, although Pei Yubai is Xiu Yun Yin, because Pei Yubai has no memories of Xiu Yun Yin, Qiguan Yuan will not take the initiative to tell Pei Yubai about his time as Xiu Yun Yin.
In Qiguan Yuan's view, Pei Yubai Pei Yubai, who has no memory, would not be able to fully accept the things Xiu Yun Yin had experienced if he were told that he was Xiu Yun Yin.
To Pei Yubai now, Xiu Yun Yin is more like a different person.
Qiguan Yuan remembered that he had never proactively told Pei Yubai anything about his time as Xiu Yun Yin.
On the few occasions he was mentioned, he was referred to as an "old friend".
Pei Yubai shouldn't know this name.
But at this moment, Pei Yubai did indeed know, and was able to contact his "old friend" and confirm that the "old friend" was " Yun Yin ".
Seemingly aware of Qiguan Yuan's doubts, Pei Yubai pursed his lips and then said, "When we were at Village Above the Clouds, I was massaging Yuanyuan's back. At that time, Yuanyuan must have been very sleepy, so she mistook me for someone else and called me ' Yun Yin '."
Pei Yubai looked at Qiguan Yuan: " Yuanyuan, I've always wanted to wait for the day you tell me who Yun Yin is."
"So when you Yuanyuan again and again, I pretended not to know. But I found it hard to convince myself not to care about this person."
Qiguan Yuan silent.
Pei Yubai cupped Qiguan Yuan's face in his hands and pressed his forehead against Qi Guanyuan's. " Yuanyuan, but you always seem to be very sad whenever Yun Yin is involved. People are mostly selfish. After becoming the person by your side, I always want more and more because of your indulgence."
"I mind that this person exists, but I feel even more sorry for you when you recall him. My Yuanyuan shouldn't be sad for anyone. Tell me who Yun Yin is, and why he hurt you, okay, Yuanyuan."
When the topic of the Moon Official came up at Wang Shoumo's house, Pei Yubai almost instantly sensed that Qiguan Yuan's emotions were off.
The old man behind him said that the Moon Official was the companion of the Yue Lao.
Pei Yubai had already guessed that Qiguan Yuan was likely the Yue Lao when he saw that his Yuanyuan was an adorable little fox.
Or perhaps he is a Yue Lao has retired and is living in seclusion in Cloud-Hidden Town.
The only possibility is that the old friend Yuanyuan mentioned, namely " Yun Yin," is the Moon Official who is the companion of the Old Man Under the Yue Lao.
However, Yun Yin 'Yuanyuan side now. Considering Yuanyuan's attitude towards Yun Yin, there are only two possibilities: either Yun Yin has wronged Yuanyuan, or Yun Yin is no longer here.
Pei Yubai didn't think Qiguan Yuan would be the kind of person who was still hung up on someone who hurt him because of love.
"So, Yun Yin is gone, right? Yuanyuan?"
In fact, Yun Yin's death was already a foregone conclusion, but Qiguan Yuan was always unwilling to face this fact.
But when this fact came from Pei Yubai, who no longer remembered him, Qiguan Yuan still felt a sadness creeping into his heart. "Does it really need to be known, Pei Yubai?"
Pei Yubai looked at him silently.
He could sense Yuanyuan's sadness; he seemed to have Yuanyuan.
He pulled Qiguan Yuan into his arms. "I'm sorry, Yuanyuan."
Qiguan Yuan said, "You don't need to apologize, Pei Yubai, this isn't your fault."
Pei Yubai shook his head. "I'm not going to dwell on who Yun Yin really is. I just regret that I arrived too late. From some of your subtle habits, I was able to glimpse what our past Yuanyuan was like."
"I haven't seen your glamorous and carefree Yuanyuan, Yuanyuan; what I've met is a gentle and affectionate you. Perhaps, to you, Yuanyuan, you can see at a glance the naive emotions beneath my carefully concealed facade."
"Perhaps, I am just someone similar Yuanyuan you who happened to appear at the right time during your long life. I don't even dare to compete with you to the end. Yuanyuan, lifespan is an insurmountable chasm between us."
Pei Yubai didn't know whether Qiguan Yuan, as a god, would have an end to his lifespan.
However, in Yuanyuan vastness of life, Pei Yubai's mere few decades seem so insignificant.
Pei Yubai was inevitably flustered; he didn't have much time left to spend with Yuanyuan.
Therefore, in this short period of time, whenever Pei Yubai saw Qiguan Yuan's less-than-ideal mood, he would always think about why he couldn't make Yuanyuan happier.
"In the end, all I can say is that I can't give you the same amount of affection as Yun Yin. Every time you're sad, it's like a cruel testament to my incompetence. I don't seem to be able to help you let go of your sadness and pain when it comes to loving you."
Today, he actually upset Yuanyuan because of his slight Yuanyuan towards Yun Yin.
Pei Yubai felt that he was a really bad boyfriend and a really bad partner.
"I'm sorry, Yuanyuan, I didn't mean to. I shouldn't have made you feel bad anymore."
Pei Yubai buried his head in Qiguan Yuan's neck.
Qiguan Yuan felt the warm, damp sensation coming from the back of his neck and was somewhat at a loss.
Pei Yubai cried.
Qiguan Yuan hadn't expected Pei Yubai to think so much; he seemed to think he was Yun Yin's substitute.
By the way, Qiguan Yuan realized that Pei Yubai didn't associate him with Yun Yin or see him as the same person. If Pei Yubai thought about it too much, it would be easy for him to regard him as a substitute for Yun Yin.
Moreover, since Pei Yubai currently lacks divine status, he will definitely consider himself an ordinary person.
When Pei Yubai realizes that there is a huge difference between his lifespan and Qiguan Yuan's, he will think more deeply.
Qiguan Yuan had not considered any of these factors.
He simply thought that telling Pei Yubai at the right time was a better way for Pei Yubai to accept the memories.
So much so that Pei Yubai secretly kept his thoughts to himself.
I kept feeling sad as I speculated.
So, even after all this sadness, in the end you still blame yourself for not making me happy? Pei Yubai?
Why would you need to apologize?
Qiguan Yuan reached out and hugged Pei Yubai, who was sobbing with his head buried in his neck. " Pei Yubai, loving me isn't your fault, you don't need to apologize. It's my fault, I didn't consider your feelings."
Qiguan Yuan cupped Pei Yubai's face in his hands and gently kissed Pei Yubai's eyes, which were red from crying, "Tonight, I'll tell you everything, okay? What you need to know is that you're not a substitute. I love you just the same, Pei Yubai."
Pei Yubai replied in a hoarse voice, "Okay."
Qiguan Yuan gently touched the corner of his red eyes with her fingers and coaxed him softly, "My little crybaby, don't be sad anymore, okay?"
Pei Yubai still answered, "Okay."
In a sense, a man's tears are extremely damaging to his partner.
At least when Pei Yubai cries, Qiguan Yuan can't help but agree to whatever he wants.
Later, Pei Yubai discovered this and didn't know how many promises he had made to Yuanyuan with his own tears.
Qiguan Yuan said, "So, can we go back now?"
Pei Yubai nodded.
It was already afternoon when we got back to camp.
The campsite was located in a low-lying area between sand dunes, with several tents arranged in a circle, and a flattened sandy area in the center, where folding tables and chairs were placed.
The sun was sinking in the west, and the light changed from white to gold, casting an orange-red hue on the tent tarpaulin.
Qiguan Yuan paused when he reached the edge of the camp.
On the eastern ridge of the sand dunes, where the little boy found the camel, is now empty, with only the camel's footprints faded by the wind.
He withdrew his gaze and returned to his tent.
Pei Yubai, after regaining his composure, was called over by Meng Xu to discuss matters, though it's unclear what they talked about.
The tent was dimly lit; the tarpaulin blocked most of the sunlight, leaving only a sliver of gold filtering through the edges.
Qiguan Yuan took off his outer garment and draped it over his sleeping bag, leaving him wearing only a red inner garment. His silver hair was loose over his shoulders. He sat cross-legged and closed his eyes for a while.
When I opened my eyes again, it was already getting darker. The light outside the tent had changed from golden to orange-red; it was almost night.
Meng Xu's main focus for photographing the sunset is around this time.
He came out of the tent and saw Pei Yubai standing outside the camp, with his back to him and facing west.
A few strands of his hair were blown by the wind, his clothes fluttered backward, and his whole body was enveloped in an orange-red light.
Qiguan Yuan walked over and stood next to Pei Yubai, his gaze falling on Pei Yubai's eyes.
She's emotionally stable and didn't cry. That's good.
The sky in the west is burning.
The sun had already touched the horizon, round and red, like a hot, baked disc.
The sky around it was orange-red, transitioning upwards to pink, then purple, and finally deep blue at the very top, where one or two very bright stars could already be seen.
No wonder Meng Xu is so obsessed with the sunsets here; they really are beautiful.
Even Qiguan Yuan thought it was quite good.
The photographer ran over with his equipment and stood behind them to take pictures.
Qiguan Yuan ignored the camera.
He watched the sun sink, changing from a circle to a semicircle, from a semicircle to a line, and finally disappearing from sight.
As the last rays of orange-red sunlight faded on the horizon, he raised his hand, hooking his Pei Yubai's. " Pei Yubai."
Pei Yubai turned his head to look at him.
Qiguan Yuan looked at the setting sun in the distance. The light fell on his profile, softening his features, and his eyelashes were adorned with golden light.
Have you ever thought about this question?
"What?"
Qiguan Yuan turned to look at him, a slight smile on his lips.
Are we looking at the same sun now?
Pei Yubai looked at him, not understanding what Qiguan Yuan wanted to say.
"If that's the case, then when the sun sets, it gets dark."
Qiguan Yuan took a step forward, very close to Pei Yubai. Pei Yubai was once again enveloped in Qiguan Yuan's fragrance. "After dark, there will be many more things we can do."
Pei Yubai's apple bobbed. Yuanyuan so good; he wanted to stay by Yuanyuan side all the time. "What do you want to do?"
Qiguan Yuan looked up at him. "What do you think, Pei Yubai? If you're not sad after getting the truth you want, then I will reward you with something you desire."
Pei Yubai reached out and grabbed his wrist, his fingers encircling his wrist bone, applying a little force. " Yuanyuan."
"Um?"
"Stop flirting with me, I can't take it."
Qiguan Yuan, his wrist held tightly, didn't struggle, but merely tilted his head slightly, a light, pleasant chuckle in his voice, "I can't help it, your tears break my heart, and I can't help but want to comfort you and give you more. Pei Yubai, compared to me, you're more like a fox; you always manage to soften my heart."
Pei Yubai grasped the key point. "Will crying get me what I want?"
Qiguan Yuan silent.
In a sense, Pei Yubai's way of thinking has not changed since he was Xiu Yun Yin.
Back when Qiguan Yuan was oblivious and hadn't considered their relationship, Yun Yin inadvertently seized upon his tendency to be soft-hearted towards her.
They deliberately act pitiful to achieve their own goals.
The key is that Qiguan Yuan really can't resist it.
Even knowing that the other party was doing it on purpose, as long as Yun Yin put on that pitiful look, Qiguan Yuan would forget everything else.
As a result, Qiguan Yuan's ears and tail suffered a great deal of damage from the Yun Yin after that.
Qiguan Yuan blinked, then suddenly smiled, a hint of mischief in his eyes. "No way, if you really cry, I'll probably get really excited."
Pei Yubai nodded with some regret, but it was alright; he could try it later.
The photographer carried his equipment, the lens pointed directly at them, and a red light was on.
The Taro Balls in the live stream were practically swooning over the visuals.
[This is so sweet and charming, it's just too adorable!]
[As expected, Yuanyuan must be a succubus from the human world!]
[Who remembers that our Film Emperor Pei used to be aloof and unattainable? Now he's Yuanyuan been seduced into a fool by Yuan Yuan.]
[Hmph, so what if I'm Yuanyuan? If Pei Yubai? Am I arrogant?]
Pei Yubai released Qiguan Yuan's wrist, turned around to face the camera, and his expression was as calm as if nothing had happened.
Qiguan Yuan laughed out loud behind him.
It was completely dark.
One by one, the stars lit up, starting with the brightest ones, then the dimmer ones, until finally the entire sky was filled with countless stars.
The starry sky in the desert is completely different from that in the city. There is no light pollution, the Milky Way is clear, and it stretches across the entire sky.
The desert sky is devoid of city lights, and unlike the starry sky hidden among the mountains and forests of Cloud-Hidden Town, it is vast and boundless.
That's why people always say that children born in the desert have the same broad-mindedness as the desert itself.
The photographer set up the camera, adjusted to a long exposure, and the stars began to trail thin streaks in the image.
Qiguan Yuan looked up at the sky.
Many years later, he once again admired the sky in this desert, with his long-separated lover beside him.
Nothing could be more delightful than this.
Pei Yubai was thinking about whether, after Yuanyuan told him Yuanyuan Yun Yin that evening, he could play the Yuanyuan to soften her heart and make her agree to anything he asked.
How do I portray a pitiful situation?