Extra: Modern Day 3

Xu Xi had spent her whole life with Xiao Ke, and now she was being sentimental, suspecting that Xiao Ke wanted to find someone else and change his life, but Xiao Ke clearly didn't think that way.

He had a lot to say to Xu Xi at that moment.

He knew that if he didn't speak up now and take this opportunity to get closer to Xu Xi's heart, Xu Xi was discharged from the hospital, they would return to the situation before the time travel, and perhaps he would never be able to get close to her again.

After all, he and Xu Xi have always been mortal enemies, and Xu Xi has no experience of ancient times. If he were to directly approach Xu Xi and tell her that he likes her, Xu Xi wouldn't believe him; she would only think he's playing a prank on her.

He looked at his parents. "I'd like to speak with Xu Xi alone for a while, is that alright?"

Although he had only been awake for a short while, he understood that his mother harbored resentment towards Xu Xi.

Xu Xi's aunt was able to bring them together before the car accident, and now that he has done Xu Xi a favor, she won't stop him.

Xiao's mother didn't speak, but looked at her husband.

Her son hadn't dated for years and refused blind dates, but then somehow he asked someone to introduce him to Xu Xi. He even risked his life to save her when Xu Xi was in danger, and then acted this way after she woke up. How could Xiao's mother not understand that her son liked the girl?

Since these two know each other, maybe the son has already fallen for her sometime in the past.

Now that her son has made this request, even if Xiao's mother is unwilling, she will not stop him.

Mr. Xiao apologized to Xu Xi, "I'm sorry, Xiaoxi. Xiao Ke is stubborn. Once he's made up his mind, even we can't stop him. Since he wants to talk to you, and considering you're a classmate, he'll have to trouble you to stay here for a while. Don't worry, your aunt and I will wait at the door. If you need anything, just call us."

As he spoke, he nodded apologetically to Yun Xin and walked towards the door first.

"Let's go." Xiao's mother took Yun Xin's arm. "Don't worry, Xiao Ke has always been gentle and polite; he can't move anyway, he'll be fine."

Yun Xin was still a little worried, but after hearing what Xiao's mother said and seeing that Xu Xi didn't object, she reluctantly went out.

After leaving, Xiao's mother closed the door.

Only Xiao Ke and Xu Xi remained in the room.

Knowing Xu Xi's temper, Xiao Ke was afraid she would turn around and leave, so he quickly said, "Do you know? During the week I was in a coma, I had a dream. I went to ancient times with you and made great achievements."

As he spoke, he observed Xu Xi's expression.

He still held onto a sliver of hope, hoping it wasn't a dream, but reality.

After all, that dream was so real; it made him remember every single day he lived, every single thing he did, and even the subtle expressions on Xu Xi's face when she spoke to him.

Zhao Ruxi, over ninety years old, breathed her last in front of him, and the anticipation for a new life that he felt when he took the medicine to commit suicide at that moment seemed to have just happened a moment ago. He remembered that feeling and that emotion clearly.

Xu Xi, who had been standing there calmly, seemed somewhat moved upon hearing these words. She walked over to Xiao Ke and sat down.

Xiao Ke gazed at her and smiled, "Xu Xi, do you know? I've actually liked you for years. This time, I specifically asked someone to arrange a blind date between us."

Seeing that Xu Xi only blinked and didn't seem annoyed, Xiao Ke continued, "However, in my dream, I dreamt that the moment we had the car accident, we were transported into an ancient romance novel. You became the daughter of the Earl of Suiping's Residence was switched at birth, and I became a prince who died young in the struggle for the throne. We became husband and wife in ancient times and together built a powerful empire with the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution."

"These words may sound absurd to you, but for me, they represent a real and long life. Believe it or not, I want to tell you that I like you. It turns out that all business conflicts are just business in nature, and also a way for me to get your attention, just like how elementary school boys like to pull girls' braids."

He stopped talking there, his gaze fixed on Xu Xi, not missing a single expression on her face.

He knew Xu Xi's temperament well.

Some things are best left unsaid; saying too much will only annoy her.

Zhao Ruxi looked at the unfamiliar yet familiar face before her, tilted her head, and smiled, "You mean, you spent your whole life with me in ancient times?"

Xiao Ke's spirits lifted, and he quickly nodded. "Yes."

If Xu Xi wasn't interested in him, she would have just rejected him directly; she wouldn't have dragged him into discussing these trivial matters.

Does asking him these questions now mean she'll accept him?

"You said the dream felt very real and very long, so you must have spent decades together, right? Don't you get tired of it? Now that you're awake, don't you want to love someone else and have a different life?" Xu Xi asked.

Xiao Ke was taken aback.

He had never thought about this question.

However, he quickly realized what was happening, looked at Xu Xi, and said firmly, "No, I love you, and I want to be with you for all eternity."

"In this world, there are many people who just make do with what they have. Even if some people have love, it won't last; it's often just their own imagination. Only after marriage do they realize that their partner isn't what they imagined, leading to disappointment and arguments."

"And you and I are so perfectly aligned, both in thought and soul. I've always been so grateful to have met you and to be with you. No matter how many lifetimes pass, as long as I'm with you, I will never tire of you."

Xu Xi gazed at him and smiled. Her smile was radiant and beautiful.

Xiao Ke must have taken Agility Pill in his previous life, making his thinking and eyesight far superior to ordinary people. During his twenty years as emperor, he could often see through what his ministers were thinking at a glance.

The ministers often complained in private that Emperor Taihe seemed gentle, never lost his temper, and was very considerate of his ministers, but they were still most afraid of him. They could not hide any of their thoughts from him, and all their selfishness and secrets had nowhere to hide.

He served as a prince for thirty or forty years, an emperor for twenty years, and then as the retired emperor for over thirty years. His keen observation skills were ingrained in his very being.

Now that he's back in the modern world, even though this body is no longer affected by the Agility Pill, his abilities are still there.

He had sensed something was wrong as soon as Xu Xi asked him.

He knew he couldn't press the matter then, but had to answer the questions properly, otherwise Xu Xi would surely doubt his sincerity.

She should pretend she has no memory, making him chase after her again, or simply live with someone else for the rest of her life; then he'd have nowhere to turn to cry.

He asked, "Xiaoxi, are you looking for me? You still have memories, right? You came back from ancient times with me, didn't you?"

At this point, Xu Xi naturally had no need to hide it from him anymore.

She nodded. "Yes."