The Sickly Fake Daughter, But a Beloved Darling of All - Chapter 110

At that time, Xu Chengjin’s health wasn’t particularly poor, nor was she especially thin or weak; it was a day for her entire family to go out on an outing.

Xu Chengjin was dressed in casual clothes. The light cyan fabric made her look particularly youthful and vibrant, and her face was flushed with a slight glow. They had just been playing a game of toss with sandbags, but unfortunately, Xu Jing’s strength was too great and she had thrown it directly over the wall.

Her breathing was a bit unsteady, and her chest rose and fell heavily. “I’m so sorry, my family member used too much force. I am truly sorry for disturbing you.”

“It’s fine.”

At that time, Si Yu had an ice-cold expression, looking as if everyone owed her money. Even her tone was frigid. However, Xu Chengjin didn’t seem to feel afraid; instead, her eyes sparkled as she looked at her. “You are really beautiful.”

“Mhm.”

Si Yu didn’t argue. She directly opened the gate of the villa courtyard. “Go in and find it yourself.”

She didn’t have much time to help this stranger.

“My name is Xu Chengjin, may I ask what yours is?” Xu Chengjin had a very good impression of Si Yu; after all, the other woman’s features were exquisite and perfectly suited her aesthetic. “Do you live here alone?”

Si Yu had originally intended to leave, but hearing this, she turned around with an impatient look. “Yes, but what does that have to do with you?”

“Alright then.”

Xu Chengjin shrugged and began searching for her sandbag. “Are you unhappy? Do you want to come and play with us for a while?”

At that time, Si Yu wasn’t particularly famous yet, so Xu Chengjin had no idea who she was. She looked at Si Yu with a beaming smile. “Don’t be unhappy.”

“I’m not unhappy.” Si Yu crossed her arms over her chest. She looked into Xu Chengjin’s eyes; the footsteps that should have moved long ago remained rooted in place. “I just find it very annoying.”

“But you won’t even smile once.” Xu Chengjin walked up to Si Yu and stood slightly on her tiptoes. “Did I disturb you?”

“Does that even need to be said?” Si Yu gave a cold laugh, but her gaze remained fixed on Xu Chengjin. She lowered her eyes, and after a few seconds, she took the initiative to find the sandbag thrown in the corner and handed it to Xu Chengjin. “It’s here.”

“So silly, you couldn’t even see it after looking for so long.”

Xu Chengjin continued to receive Si Yu’s ridicule with a gentle temperament. She could sense that the person in front of her wasn’t bad; perhaps she was just in a bad mood. At fifteen, Xu Chengjin’s illness wasn’t particularly severe yet, and a hospital had recently become available to perform her surgical treatment, so her mood had been consistently good.

“Thank you.”

Xu Chengjin curled her lips into a smile. She fished out a few candies from her pocket; this brand of candy had recently released individual packaging that she liked very much, and she always carried a few whenever she went out.

“For you.”

Xu Chengjin handed the candies over, looking at Si Yu very sincerely. “I’m sorry for disturbing you. If there is a chance, I hope we can play together.”

Si Yu pursed her lips, looking at the candy in Xu Chengjin’s palm. After a moment of hesitation, she took them. “Thanks.”

“Bye-bye!”

Xu Chengjin waved to Si Yu and then turned to leave. Si Yu stood in place, and even now, she could clearly hear Xu Chengjin’s voice: “You used too much strength, Sister.”

“I’m not playing anymore, I’m so tired, and I’m hungry.”

“Sister…”

The voices gradually drifted away, yet Si Yu still didn’t move. She looked down at the few candies in her palm. After a long silence, she unwrapped one and tasted it. It was so sweet—

But the flavor was quite good.

That girl… was also very good.

Si Yu briefly explained the situation back then. It truly was love at first sight, which was why she later grew to love that brand of candy and had secretly watched Xu Chengjin for a long time.

But after hearing this, Xu Chengjin looked bewildered. “Fifteen years old?”

“Are you sure?”

Why couldn’t she remember any of these scenes Si Yu was describing? And at fifteen, when had she ever gone to the outskirts?

Xu Chengjin sensed something was wrong. She immediately took out her phone, wanting to call Mother Xu, but she hesitated when she thought about what happened yesterday.

Si Yu saw the change in her. She held Xu Chengjin and asked softly, “What’s wrong? Actually, it’s fine if you can’t remember; after all, that incident was just a very small matter to you.”

Si Yu didn’t feel disappointed. “Tonight…”

“Si Yu.”

Xu Chengjin turned to look at Si Yu, the corners of her eyes slightly red. “I don’t even remember that we went to the outskirts that year.”

“I have absolutely no memory of meeting you.”

Xu Chengjin bit her lip. It turned out they had met so early on, yet she remembered nothing.

Si Yu was also stunned. She let out an “Ah,” and before she could react, Xu Chengjin had already dialed the number. The call was quickly answered, and Mother Xu’s cautious voice came through: “Xiaojin.”

“…Mom.”

Xu Chengjin sighed. She didn’t mention Xu Jing, but only asked, “Did our whole family go out to play during my fifteenth year? For example, over in the South District.”

Mother Xu gave an “Mhm.” “We did. It was your sister’s birthday that day, so the whole family went out together. Why do you ask?”

“It’s nothing, I just suddenly remembered it.” Xu Chengjin’s voice didn’t sound different at first, but in reality, every syllable she uttered was trembling. “I don’t have anything else to say, so I’ll hang up now.”

“Xiaojin, can you talk with Mom for a bit?” Mother Xu panicked slightly. “I—”

“Mom.” Xu Chengjin interrupted Mother Xu’s voice, feeling somewhat helpless. “I am very happy right now. Let’s both just stay calm for a while.”

She felt both love and a sense of resentment toward Mother Xu. That bit of resentment was actually very subtle; more accurately, it was like a hurdle in her heart that she couldn’t get over. This estrangement made it impossible for her to communicate with Mother Xu like she used to.

Mother Xu was a smart woman; she understood Xu Chengjin’s thoughts perfectly. After a few seconds, she could only sigh, telling Xu Chengjin to take care of herself before hanging up.

Xu Chengjin put down her phone and took a deep breath. She turned to look at Si Yu. In the next second, she started to laugh, but the smile carried a hint of bitterness. “Si Yu.”

“I told you before that I had a dream, and in that dream, I foresaw my future.”

Xu Chengjin walked up to Si Yu. She blinked, and large tears began to fall. “That year, I was fifteen.”

“I have absolutely no memory of that day.”

So, she had forgotten her meeting with Si Yu, leaving behind only the dread and fear of her. That piece of prophetic memory had forced its way into her mind, and so she was forcibly stripped of that actual memory.

“If…”

If Si Yu hadn’t continued to approach her, then perhaps they would have had no result in this lifetime.

“Si Yu.”

Xu Chengjin cupped Si Yu’s face, lowered her head, and kissed her. Bitter tears dissolved between their lips and teeth. They kissed deeply and forcefully.

“Si Yu.”

Xu Chengjin said softly, “I like you.”

Hearing this, Si Yu’s pupils trembled. She pressed her forehead against Xu Chengjin’s. “I like you too.”

“Shall we go to the bed?”

Xu Chengjin hooked her arms around Si Yu’s neck, her breath falling against the crook of her neck:

“Not in the living room…”