In the blink of an eye, the moon was high in the sky, and the stars were densely spread.
The two walked on the street, quiet and beautiful.
During the dark, sunless training and missions of the Dark Department, she would occasionally look up at the starry sky, but... back then, the starry sky was bright and clear. It hung high in the sky, pristine and noble, untainted by the mundane world. Now, due to the bustling lights of the streets, the starry sky no longer seemed as dazzling, losing some of its aloofness and gaining some harmony. It didn't feel as lonely.
Just then, a discussion between two girls drifted from beside them: "Wow, this couple's looks are so high! Looking at their clothes, are they out for a night run together?"
"Yeah, yeah, and they're even wearing matching outfits! They must be very in love."
"Hey, since they have such good figures and know to go for a night run, look at you, then look at me. Not only am I not running, but I'm also holding... "
"Hey, hey, hey, that's enough. You were the one who dragged me out for a late-night snack just now, and now you're picking on me?"
"Oh, I'm just envious. Look at them, accommodating and inspiring each other, being their best selves, and matching with the people around them."
"Ah, yes, I'm so envious too. When will sweet love finally come to us?"
"..."
Hearing the discussion from those beside her, Bai Xi subconsciously looked at her and Han Mo's clothes.
She had worn protective gear all day in the Dark Department. Only after all tasks were completed did she finally take off the protective gear. She was wearing a bright red tracksuit that she had prepared for a run that morning. Han Mo, on the other hand, was in a dark blue tracksuit, clearly a matching couple's outfit with Bai Xi's.
When she left home that morning, her mind was filled with anger towards the Kui Hall and worry for the Dark Department. She hadn't noticed this detail. "When did you buy your clothes?"
Han Mo usually wore a white coat, formal occasions called for suits, and occasionally a trench coat. This was the first time she had seen her in sportswear.
However, was it such a coincidence that they had bought the same thing?
Han Mo answered truthfully, "Mom bought it for me when we went to Shangyang before."
Hearing "Mom," Bai Xi paused subconsciously, not immediately realizing who Han Mo's "Mom" was. After a moment, she raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "Did she give you the 'opening fee' for you to call her so intimately?"
Han Mo smiled and said, "It's enough that she allowed me to call her that. What else do I need a change-of-address fee for?"
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows again and continued walking without speaking.
Just then, Han Mo could no longer suppress her emotions. She stepped forward and stood in front of Bai Xi, saying, "Xi'er, didn't you say you had something to tell me? I want to hear it."
Bai Xi looked at the person in front of her and finally spoke, "Do you still have memories of your past life."
As soon as these words were spoken, Han Mo's body stiffened slightly, and she looked at Bai Xi in front of her with disbelief.
Bai Xi said calmly, "Actually, when I went to Shangyang, I would occasionally see a young girl in ancient attire wearing red, and I would see some snippets of her life..."
Hearing this, Han Mo felt as if her blood had begun to solidify, her heart tightening, even aching.
She... saw past memories.
So... would she resent him, resent his departure, resent the Han family for destroying the Bai family, confining her, and ultimately meeting a tragic end?
Did she still remember Han Luo... the person who, under the guise of marrying her, had used the opportunity to poison the Bai family, and now had become her own brother? Could she accept that?
For a moment, his heart was in turmoil, and his usually calm and reserved eyes now flickered with fear.
After a long pause, he slowly uttered a noncommittal sentence: "What did you see?"
Looking at those eyes, Bai Xi felt that he was deliberately hiding something again, and her heart felt a pang of disappointment.
Indeed, if you truly loved someone, you couldn't be indifferent, even if she considered herself open-minded.
However, what did it matter if he cared? The things that needed to be said had to be said clearly and calmly. Otherwise, what good would come of ambiguity?
"I saw fragmented things. Initially, I didn't know what connection she had with me. But when I went to the Dark Department today, I finally met her formally and discussed some past matters. However... past matters are not important. I just want to ask you some things, and I require you to answer without any concealment. Otherwise, there's nothing more for us to talk about."
Han Mo gently clenched his fist.
His heart was extremely uneasy, but he couldn't break the promise he made to her: "Okay."
Bai Xi said calmly, "Do you have memories of your past life."
Han Mo replied, "Yes."
Bai Xi then asked, "In the past life, I saved you in the mountains. Where did you take me to recuperate afterward? What did you say during that time that made me so angry and leave?"
Han Mo said calmly, "I said, I am willing to be responsible for you."
Bai Xi's eyes grew colder, and she asked, "So, are you taking responsibility for me now?"
Han Mo was slightly stunned and looked up at Bai Xi.
Bai Xi's eyes were firm: "Han Mo, I don't need you to be responsible for me. Whether it was saving me in the mountains or the sword I blocked for you in the dungeon at the end, I don't need you to be responsible for me. If you want to repay a debt of gratitude, you have already done so. You cured my brother, and you have also improved my mother's health. That is enough."
She had learned about her mother's health shortly after arriving in M City.
Even though the Bai family villa was gone, she still had her trusted subordinates stationed there. Naturally, she would know about the old TCM doctor her mother had invited.
Upon inquiring with the old TCM doctor, she learned everything.
Han Mo was very good, taking care of her and her family as if nurturing things in silence. If this feeling was love, as she thought it was, then she was willing to spend her life with him.
However, if he was merely repaying a debt of gratitude, then he had already repaid that kindness sufficiently.
She was willing to let him go.
Of course, if the Hall Master of Kui Hall continued to provoke her and act as an enemy to Huaguo, and if Han Mo was willing to stay and help, she would certainly offer him a price commensurate with his medical skills.
But between them, there would be nothing else.
After speaking, Bai Xi looked at Han Mo, wanting to get his honest answer.
Han Mo slightly furrowed his brows: "Repay a debt of gratitude?"
Hearing these two words, Bai Xi's heart ached slightly.
As expected, his feelings for her were merely a repayment of gratitude.
Since that was the case, she had nothing more to say. Although she felt a little uncomfortable, who was she? The God of War of the Dark Department, capable of calmly dealing with enemies even with several broken ribs, the God of War of the Dark Department.
She said expressionlessly, "You have already repaid your debt. There are no more personal feelings between us."
After saying this, she turned to leave.
But at the moment of leaving, Han Mo grabbed her again.
This was not the first time he had grabbed her wrist. Even in the few memories from her past life, he had also grabbed her wrist, preventing her from leaving.
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows slightly, her eyes filled with a calm coldness, and uttered two light words: "Let go."