Chapter 350: Those Memories
Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter
“Qingxue, you’ve actually been to Flowing Snake before. However, I heard that Flowing Snake isn’t the same as before, thanks to Luo Yue Corporation. It’s now very popular and prosperous. It’s said to be safer than some mainland cities,” Li Mumei sighed.
She felt Ning Qingxue was getting prettier and colder, like ice. Aunty said not to let Qingxue remember the past, but she didn’t know if that was right. She’d been with Qingxue the most, and felt she’d changed too much. Perhaps letting her remember the past would be better.
However, she didn’t dare make Qingxue remember overtly. She could only hint occasionally. Otherwise, Qingxue’s mother wouldn’t be happy.
Ning Qingxue frowned, then said after a long while: “Mumei, you said the memories I lost are partially about Flowing Snake? Why would I go there?”
Li Mumei nodded. “Yes, Qingxue. I don’t know why you went to Flowing Snake, but I think it was related to him.”
Ning Qingxue frowned again, subconsciously touching the necklace on her chest before saying slowly: “Mumei, when I went to Luo Hong Temple last time, Master Wu Guang said that perhaps before I died, I intentionally used my soul to preserve the memories I didn’t want to lose. However, the doctors said I only lost a year’s worth of memory due to a concussion. Master Wu Guang’s words sounded more…implausible, so I…”
Although the doctor’s words sounded more believable, Li Mumei wanted to tell Ning Qingxue to believe the monk. However, she remembered Ning Qingxue’s mother’s words and resisted. Deep down, she was lost. She didn’t know if helping Qingxue remember was right. Ning Qingxue almost lost her life twice with Ye Mo, so she didn’t dare speak. Who knew if it would happen a third time?
Li Mumei had investigated Ning Qingxue’s movements that year. She’d gone to Flowing Snake alone, to the desert with Chi Wanqing, and to Shen Nong Jia by herself. Li Mumei knew it was related to Ye Mo, though she didn’t know the specifics.
Furthermore, the terrifying Heaven Ditch incident seemed to have occurred when Ning Qingxue was gone.
So, she knew Ning Qingxue’s lost memories weren’t just from a year, but specifically those with Ye Mo. It seemed to fit what the monk said. However, he said only high-level cultivators could do that, and she wasn’t sure if Qingxue had cultivated.
If she hadn’t remembered Ning Qingxue never cultivated ancient martial arts, she wouldn’t have hesitated to tell her. Besides, even if she had, she wouldn’t have reached a high level due to her age.
“Mumei, I heard Luo Yue Corporation’s CEO Zang is difficult, rejecting most well-known corporations. They probably wouldn’t even consider Fei Yu Corporation. I’m tired. I’m going back. We’ll talk tomorrow.” Ning Qingxue got up, touching her chest. Her heart ached, though the hospital found nothing wrong.
“Qingxue, are you okay?” Li Mumei saw Ning Qingxue’s actions and knew her heart was aching again.
Ning Qingxue shook her head. “I’m fine.”
Watching Ning Qingxue and Xiao Yue leave, Li Mumei felt strange. She didn’t know what to do.
…
After work, Li Mumei tiredly walked to the car park. She was about to drive her buggy when she saw someone standing by a small road.
It was Ye Mo. He looked emaciated, standing motionless like a statue, his eyes fixed on an office on the eighth floor. Li Mumei’s heart shook. She knew he’d come to see Ning Qingxue, but she’d already left.
He’d really changed. She could no longer associate him with the abandoned son from before. Perhaps he’d changed since Su Jingwen’s birthday party.
Thinking of Ning Qingxue’s cold expression, Li Mumei couldn’t keep silent. She had to tell Ning Qingxue. Otherwise, Qingxue might hate her for life.
Qingxue must have cared too much about Ye Mo and not wanted to forget him. That’s why she’d preserved her memories before dying. She loved Ye Mo too much. “Master Wu Guang is right. I don’t understand why Qingxue would know ancient martial arts, but I can ask Ye Mo.”
Li Mumei opened the car door to talk to Ye Mo, but he was gone.
…
Ye Mo jumped to the window he’d jumped from before. He didn’t need to go up; he could see Ning Qingxue had left. He looked at her office in a daze. Even if she’d been there, what could he have done?
Ye Mo sighed and left.
Though Ye Mo was gone, Li Mumei decided to tell Ning Qingxue everything. Even if she didn’t care, even if Qingxue’s mother blamed her, she would tell her.
She drove to Ning Qingxue’s place. She found Ning Qingxue by the window, holding her chest, gazing at the distant buildings. Li Mumei realized Ning Qingxue’s gaze was like Ye Mo’s.
“Mumei, you’re here,” Ning Qingxue turned, pouring water for Li Mumei.
Li Mumei hesitated, biting her lip. “Qingxue, I don’t know if I should tell you, but if you don’t want to know, I won’t. If you do, I’ll tell you everything.”
Ning Qingxue sat, pouring tea. “Is this about me and Ye Mo?”
“Mhm,” Li Mumei nodded. “Although you feel disgusted by him, a lot happened. I… I don’t know if I should say it, or if you’ll care.”
Ning Qingxue was silent. “Actually, I don’t feel disgusted. I just feel we’re impossible. I know why Ye Mo came last time, but I won’t believe it. I know Ye Mo’s character. I wouldn’t like someone like him. My mother detests him. Last time, she even kneeled to him for me. I don’t want to see him, or think about him. He is him, I am me. There is nothing between us.”
Li Mumei stared at Ning Qingxue. “Qingxue, is that really how you feel? If so, I won’t mention him again.”
“I…” Ning Qingxue hesitated. Her attitude wasn’t as firm. When Li Mumei asked again, she wavered. Though she was sure she wouldn’t like Ye Mo, she felt her heartache was related to him.
Every time his name was mentioned, she felt that ache. She even felt her necklace was related to Ye Mo, as touching it eased the pain.
“Qingxue, you didn’t turn around, but how did you know it was me, not Aunty?” Li Mumei asked.
Ning Qingxue was dazed. She had known it was Mumei without turning around.
“Also, many times in the office, you knew if it was me or Xiao Yue without looking up. Even with quiet footsteps, you knew. I suspect you’ve learned ancient martial arts,” Li Mumei said doubtfully.
Ning Qingxue sighed, looking at Li Mumei. “Mumei, tell me about Ye Mo and me. I really don’t believe there could be anything between us…” After hesitating, she said, “Mumei, no matter what, don’t tell my mother about our conversation.”
Li Mumei nodded. “I know.”