Chapter 365: Shengsheng, Come Over and See Me, Okay?

Chapter 365: Chapter 365: Shengsheng, Come Over and See Me, Okay?

On the balcony, a cool breeze gently swept past the railing, ruffling their hair. Yun Sheng stood before Si Jin, raising her eyes to look at him quietly.

"You... actually want me to move in with Bai Ye, don’t you?"

Si Jin had yet to speak, but she could instantly see through the calculations in his eyes and the weighing of options in his heart, no matter how deeply he tried to hide them. He lowered his gaze to look at her. After a moment of silence, he slowly nodded, his voice deep and restrained.

"Mo Chen is currently the top authority in the field of spiritual power research in the entire Star Alliance. The fact that the Dark Nest was willing to risk capturing him is enough to prove how valuable his research is. If he can thoroughly research your unique spiritual power to help you understand, control, and utilize your abilities, your strength will likely see a tremendous boost."

Objectively speaking, this was an entirely beneficial arrangement for Yun Sheng with absolutely nothing to lose. Yet, after hearing this rational and comprehensive analysis, a subtle bitterness inexplicably welled up in her heart, and her nose prickled with unshed tears.

She stared at him unblinkingly and pressed softly, "What about you? You want me to live with Bai Ye all by myself? You said you would always stay by my side and protect me. Did you forget so quickly?"

Her voice was soft and low, yet laced with genuine grievance, piercing Si Jin’s heart like a thin needle. He absolutely couldn’t stand seeing her like this.

Si Jin’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly. All his rational calculations and weighing of pros and cons completely collapsed in that instant. He raised his hand, his thumb gently brushing across the reddened corners of her eyes with an incredibly tender touch.

"I haven’t forgotten. It’s just that if I move in with Bai Ye along with you, it would be somewhat inconvenient."

He might be wearing Lin Mo’s disguise, but inside, he was a genuine Dark Sentinel—a wanted fugitive of both the Star Alliance and the Tower. It would be fine as long as his identity remained hidden, but if Bai Ye’s rivals or the people from the Dark Nest found out and exposed him, it wouldn’t just blow his cover. It would bring endless trouble to Bai Ye out of nowhere and drag everyone down.

Yun Sheng pressed her lips together tightly, her heart filled with a jumble of emotions. She understood Si Jin’s concerns, but she had already confirmed her relationship with Bai Ye. To move in with him and leave Si Jin all alone was something she simply couldn’t bring herself to do. She couldn’t bear it, nor did she have the heart for it.

Seeing her conflicted and troubled expression, Si Jin’s heart melted completely. He reached out, holding her hand gently yet firmly, and offered a compromise that would satisfy both sides.

"How about this: I’ll rent an apartment in the neighborhood across from Bai Ye’s place. During the day, I’ll still drop you off and pick you up as usual. When you’re at the Tower, I’ll wait for you at the cafe across the street. At night... I’ll be very close to you, too."

She lowered her head and stared at the tips of her shoes. After a long while, she finally mumbled, "Can you even rent a place in the neighborhood across from Bai Ye’s?" That area was filled with high-end residential complexes where wealthy people lived; apartments there usually weren’t up for rent.

Hearing this, Si Jin let out a low chuckle, his eyes filled with unwavering tenderness. "I’ll take care of that, you don’t need to worry. Yun Sheng, I will never break a promise I make to you in this lifetime."

Yun Sheng finally looked up, the gloom in her eyes completely dissipating. She gazed at him and said earnestly, "Then let’s do as you said."

Outside on the balcony, the night breeze blew over slowly, carrying away the lingering tension in the air. The two of them stood there in comfortable silence, both feeling a great deal more grounded. Then, Si Jin took Yun Sheng’s hand, and they turned to walk back into the living room together.

Inside, Bai Ye and Mo Chen had been waiting for quite some time. Both of their gazes landed on the pair simultaneously, quietly awaiting their final answer.

Yun Sheng slipped her hand out of Si Jin’s and took a half-step forward on her own, looking at the expectant Mo Chen. "Professor Mo, I can cooperate with your research, and I agree to move into Bai Ye’s home temporarily."

Relieved to hear this, Mo Chen’s eyes instantly lit up. For him, being able to continuously observe and study Yun Sheng’s unique spiritual power would be immensely beneficial for breaking through the bottlenecks in his research.

Bai Ye, standing to the side, also softened his expression. He looked at Yun Sheng silently, his eyes brimming with affection.

Before either of them could say more, Yun Sheng continued frankly, "However, Si Jin will rent an apartment across the street from your neighborhood, and he will still be the one taking me to and from work."

The moment these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the living room subtly shifted. By living together, Bai Ye could have naturally taken on the role of escorting her, allowing them to spend more time nurturing their relationship. Although he had already guessed this would likely be the outcome, actually hearing it still brought an inevitable prickle of bitterness to his heart.

He quickly suppressed his surging emotions and reined in any visible disappointment. His face returned to its usual steady and gentle demeanor as he replied softly, "Alright, then we’ll do that."

Yun Sheng nodded. "Then Si Jin and I will head back first to pack some things. I’ll officially move in tomorrow."

"Okay," Bai Ye agreed, his tone perfectly even.

As soon as he spoke, Yun Sheng naturally took Si Jin’s hand. The two turned and left side by side, looking intimate and entirely in sync.

Bai Ye stood in place, quietly watching their retreating figures. An indescribable sense of distance suddenly washed over him. He and Yun Sheng had clearly confirmed their feelings for each other and were officially together, yet in her heart, Si Jin’s place would always be irreplaceable. That deep-rooted importance was something he could never surpass, no matter how hard he tried. Rationally, he knew he shouldn’t dwell on such things, let alone feel awkward about it, but the sour ache in his chest slowly spread, impossible to suppress.

After a long while, he withdrew his gaze, pushed down all his emotions, and turned to Mo Chen. "I’ll head back to the Tower first to handle some matters. Get some rest. I’ll have Luo Cheng make arrangements in advance and come pick you up shortly."

Mo Chen nodded casually. His mind was still entirely preoccupied with his upcoming research, completely oblivious to Bai Ye’s unusual mood.

Meanwhile, Xing Che’s condition was still rather poor. The physical injuries on his body had mostly been healed by the medical pod long ago, but his heavily traumatized spiritual landscape refused to completely stabilize. His spiritual power would sporadically spiral into sudden chaos, violently churning and triggering agonizing, throbbing pain in his head.

Xing Che leaned back against the headboard, his fingertips pressing into his temples. His brows were knit tightly together, and a faint pallor covered his face.

"Is getting Shengsheng to guide me really the only way?" he murmured softly. He then opened his terminal, scrolled to Yun Sheng’s number, and dialed it directly.

The call quickly connected.

The moment a faint sound came from the earpiece, Xing Che immediately softened his tone, calling out pitifully, "Shengsheng..."

His voice carried a huskiness born from the aftermath of his spiritual power’s chaotic riots, sounding particularly heart-wrenching.

"I feel awful. My spiritual power keeps rioting and turning chaotic. I can’t suppress it no matter what I do, and my head feels like it’s going to split open." Xing Che paused, his tone filled with a careful, pleading edge. "Shengsheng, could you find some time to come over? I can only recover if you help guide me. Come see me, okay?"