Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 610: Cut the Gordian knot! (Vote for the monthly ticket!)
"Conan..."

Mao Lilan quietly looked at Conan's slightly lonely but stubborn back, with a complex and indistinguishable look flashing across her eyes. She subconsciously opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but finally swallowed her words back and chose to remain silent.

Of course she knew that her boyfriend's treatment of "Conan" was somewhat cruel.

However, when it comes to relationships, cutting the Gordian knot may be the best option, whether for her and Bai Ye or for Conan.

In fact, this is the fundamental reason why she stood silently by and never said a word when her boyfriend and old father were arguing with Conan.

Because she didn't want to give Conan, her childhood sweetheart, any unrealistic illusions that would plunge him into a deeper abyss of pain. She also didn't want to bring unnecessary trouble and misunderstandings to the hard-earned happiness of herself and Bai Ye, and destroy this rare beauty with her own hands.

Noticing the complicated look on his girlfriend's face, Bai Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, then gently put his arm around her shoulders, pulled her towards him, lowered his head slightly, and locked her eyes tenderly and affectionately: "Xiaolan, are you okay?"

Mao Lilan bit her lower lip slightly and sighed softly, with a look of worry still in her eyes: "I'm fine, but... I feel a little sorry for Conan... I'm afraid he will think too much and get stuck in a dead end."

Her voice gradually faded away, and Conan's stubborn and unwilling expression involuntarily emerged in her mind again.

While she was struggling with the complicated relationship between the three of them and their uncertain future, she couldn't help but worry that her childhood sweetheart would do something drastic and take revenge on her boyfriend when he was frustrated.

If he were in a normal situation, given the character of Kudo Shinichi, a high school detective, he would never do something like malicious revenge.

However, when it comes to love, people are easily swayed by their emotions. Once they are deeply involved in it, their rational defenses may collapse in an instant, and they often do some crazy things beyond imagination.

The more she thought about it, the more worried she became, and her brows furrowed more and more. She prayed silently in her heart that Conan would not go to extremes because of this matter, otherwise she would fall into endless self-blame and pain.

Bai Ye gently patted Mao Lilan's shoulder, trying to reassure her: "Xiao Lan, you have to believe that our choice is not wrong. The relationship between us has stood the test of time and is the result of our true love for each other. Conan... Kudo Shinichi, he will understand this eventually."

"You don't need to feel guilty towards Kudo Shinichi because there is no absolute right or wrong in matters of love. In the world of love, no one can force themselves, and no one can force others. We are just following our hearts and bravely pursuing our own happiness."

Mao Lilan raised her head, her eyes still showing a hint of hesitation and worry: "But... I really don't want him to get hurt because of this. He... after all, is my friend who grew up with me."

Bai Ye sighed softly and stroked her cheek with his hand. The warmth of his fingertips conveyed silent comfort: "I understand how you feel. But you have to know that there are some things that we cannot control. In the world of love, there is no right or wrong, only suitable or unsuitable. We chose each other. This is our decision and our happiness. As for Kudo Shinichi... everyone has his own way to go, and Kudo Shinichi is no exception. He will have his own happiness, and we only need to cherish the happiness in front of us."

"Besides, time will heal everything, Conan... no, Kudo Shinichi, he will understand eventually. He is so smart, one day he will see his own heart clearly and understand our feelings. It's just that right now he still needs time to accept and let go."

As he spoke, he lowered his head slightly and gently placed a kiss on the top of Mao Lilan's head, as if declaring his ownership of this feeling.

Mao Lilan raised her head and looked into her boyfriend's gentle and affectionate eyes. It was as if she saw a ray of light in the darkness, and the anxiety in her heart eased a little. She nodded gently and showed a reluctant smile: "Well, you are right. Time will heal everything. I hope he can get over it soon and not hurt himself because of this incident."

Yes, they are just pursuing their own happiness, what's wrong with that?
Moreover, if she really hesitated and wavered between Byakuya and Kudo Shinichi, it would push the three of them into a real abyss of pain and make everyone unhappy.

But she wouldn't do that.

Because this is not only a betrayal of the deep feelings between her and Bai Ye, but also a betrayal of her true feelings. This feeling is cherished and watered with love, and she will not tolerate any blasphemy.

Moreover, in her heart, although her childhood sweetheart Kudo Shinichi has many shining points, he pales in comparison with her boyfriend.

Her Bai Ye is not only handsome and elegant, but also gentle, considerate and meticulous. He can always warm her heart just right and make her feel the happiness and sweetness of being loved.

This unique emotional experience was something she had never experienced during the time she spent with her childhood sweetheart, Kudo Shinichi.

In addition, when she is with her boyfriend, she always has a wonderful feeling of heart beating and heart pounding.

That kind of heartbeat is not the waves of friendship, but the initial throbbing of love. It is the ripples that arise inadvertently in the heart. It is a kind of beauty that can make people blush and their heartbeats messy in an instant.

But during the years I spent with my childhood sweetheart, Kudo Shinichi, this feeling never appeared, as if it had been forgotten in some corner by time.

Thinking of this, Mao Lilan took a deep breath, and the haze in her heart gradually dissipated. She raised her little face and smiled confidently and firmly.

She believed that as long as they loved and supported each other, no difficulties could stop them from moving towards happiness.

Bai Ye smiled slightly, then gently held Mao Lilan's hand, his voice was low and gentle, with a reassuring power, "Don't worry, Xiaolan, no matter what happens, I will be by your side. Our future will not change because of anyone."

"Thank you, Bai Ye."

Mao Lilan felt the warmth of his palm, and the uneasiness in her heart seemed to dissipate a little. She held Bai Ye's hand back, as if holding the whole world, and spoke softly, with a hint of gratitude and dependence in her voice.

"I feel much more at ease with you around." She leaned lightly on Bai Ye's shoulder, feeling the warmth and sense of security coming from her boyfriend.

At this moment, Mao Lilan suddenly felt that no matter how many unknown challenges there were in the future, as long as he was by her side, she would have the courage to face everything.

Bai Ye looked down at her, his eyes full of tenderness, that gentle gaze seemed to be able to melt everything in the world: "Silly, what are you thanking me for? There is no need to say such polite words between us."

He paused slightly, his eyes became more determined, and his tone was full of affection, "Moreover, your happiness is my happiness. This is my lifelong responsibility and mission as your boyfriend."

Mao Lilan smiled and said nothing more, just quietly nestled in his arms. The chaotic thoughts in her mind gradually subsided, replaced by an unprecedented calmness and determination.

She knew that she had made her choice, and this choice was the truest answer in her heart.

The two of them snuggled together quietly, as if the noise around them had nothing to do with them and the only sound in the world was each other's heartbeat.

The sunlight from outside the window poured in, and the golden light was like a layer of soft gauze, shining on their bodies, as if it had coated them with a soft halo, like a beautiful painting, freezing this beautiful moment.

This beautiful picture is so beautiful that people can't take their eyes off it, and people can't bear to disturb it. Maori Kogoro and others who originally wanted to say something couldn't help but hold their breath subconsciously, for fear that the slightest movement of theirs would break this beauty and shatter this sweet dream.

"Click..."

However, just as the two of them were completely immersed in this peaceful, warm and sweet moment, the surroundings were so quiet that it seemed as if time had stopped, and everyone else was holding their breath tacitly for fear of disturbing this beauty, at that moment, a sudden sound of something falling and breaking came from afar, instantly breaking the tranquility.

Mao Lilan raised her head suddenly as if by reflex and followed the sound, only to see Conan, who had originally claimed to have something to leave, standing not far away.

His figure looked particularly thin in the dim light, and his eyes were complex and difficult to discern as he stared at them intently.

Stubbornness and unwillingness are still clearly visible on that little face, but more than that, there is an indescribable sense of loss and loneliness that runs deep in the bone, as if the whole world has abandoned him, with an lingering sense of loneliness surrounding him.

Seeing this scene, Mao Lilan's heart suddenly tightened. She subconsciously raised her foot and wanted to step forward, but at this moment, Bai Ye gently reached out and held her hand, then shook his head slightly. His movements were gentle but revealed an unquestionable firmness. He whispered in her ear: "Let him calm down. There are some things that he needs to think clearly by himself."

Mao Lilan bit her lower lip tightly, her teeth almost digging into the soft lips, her heart was repeatedly torn between emotion and reason. On one side was the deep friendship of childhood sweethearts, and on the other side was the rational persuasion of her boyfriend Bai Ye.

Finally, reason prevailed, and she slowly stopped. She stood there, watching Conan's back go away little by little until he disappeared from her sight. It was as if a seasoning bottle had been overturned in her heart, with sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty mixed together, and all kinds of tastes surged, and it took a long time to calm down.

She knew that she was no longer the ignorant Ran Mouri who could accompany her childhood sweetheart without any scruples.

Now she has new emotional ties and her own happiness to protect.

The change of identity and new emotional ties also gave her different responsibilities and life.

She knew very well that at this particularly sensitive time when misunderstandings were easily caused, she could no longer comfort her childhood sweetheart as recklessly as she had before.

This is not only for the stability and longevity of the relationship between her and her boyfriend, and to prevent any possible conflicts and suspicions from eroding this precious love; it is also to avoid leaving Conan with any unrealistic illusions, so that he can bravely and completely let go of this fruitless relationship and embrace his own new life; it is also for the future of everyone, so that everyone can find peace and beauty on their own life path, without being bound by the entanglements of the past.

Perhaps, the only thing she can do now is to pray silently in her heart, hoping that her childhood sweetheart can get out of the haze of this relationship as soon as possible, find his own happiness, and meet the person who is truly compatible with his soul.

Seeing his girlfriend immersed in complicated emotions, Bai Ye felt distressed. He gently held her in his arms and stroked her hair tenderly, trying to calm her inner waves. He whispered softly: "Don't think too much, Xiaolan, he will be fine. Time will heal everything, give him some time."

"Um……"

Mao Lilan leaned in Bai Ye's arms, listening to his steady and strong heartbeat, and the uneasiness and anxiety in her heart gradually subsided a little.

After a moment, Mao Lilan raised her head slightly and looked at Bai Ye, with a hint of hesitation in her eyes. The hesitation concealed the reluctance to part with the past friendship and the worry about the future relationship: "Bai Ye, what do you think...should we find a chance to have a good talk with Conan? After all, he was one of my most important friends. I don't want to lose this friend because of these things, and I don't want to see irreconcilable conflicts between him and you and become enemies!"

The feelings of more than ten years have been deeply rooted in her heart and cannot be easily abandoned.

Moreover, she really didn't want her boyfriend to encounter any danger, especially since this danger might very well be revenge from her childhood sweetheart!

If something like that really happened, she would be absolutely devastated.

Bai Ye frowned slightly, with a look of serious thought on his face. After a while, he gently held Mao Lilan's hand. His palm was broad and warm, as if it could convey endless power: "Xiao Lan, you are right. Maybe we really need to have an in-depth communication with him, at least to let him know our true thoughts. But..."

He paused for a moment, a complex look flashed in his eyes, like worry and helplessness, "This matter cannot be rushed, we have to wait until he calms down. Right now, he is deeply trapped in the whirlpool of emotions, full of pain and entanglement, and he can't face us calmly and rationally. If we rush over at this time, I'm afraid not only will we not be able to solve the problem, but we may add fuel to the fire and make the situation worse."

(End of this chapter)