After Saving the White Moonlight, the Black Moonlight Went Crazy - Chapter 42

Chapter 42: Giving My Birthday Wish to You

◎Her Top Priority Is You◎

Yan Sui was also completely shocked. “How did you know?”

She immediately recalled everything that had happened. When Lu Shutian first delivered the fruit basket, she and Jian Liyun had checked it carefully, and there were no cameras or voice recorders inside.

Could it be that Lu Shutian snuck into Jian Liyun’s house under the cover of night to install a camera?

If the female lead was capable of that, Yan Sui truly had nothing to say.

Lu Shutian laughed. “Jiejie, don’t think so badly of me. I didn’t install a camera in Jian Liyun’s house. After all, the security in this community is a bit weak. To be safe, I installed a camera in the hallway on our floor that can see both Jian Liyun’s door and mine.”

Yan Sui had been in such a hurry to get back yesterday that she hadn’t closed the door immediately. A hidden camera not far away had recorded everything.

Even so…

What was so bad about the security in this community?

Yan Sui couldn’t be bothered to expose Lu Shutian’s sudden excuse. She looked at the display in the elevator. “We’re almost at the first floor. Ms. Lu, please let go of me.”

Lu Shutian released her. “Where are you going, Jiejie? If you’re going to the company, I can have my driver give you a ride.”

Yan Sui had no intention of accepting a ride from Lu Shutian. She shook her head. “I’m going grocery shopping at a supermarket near the community. I don’t need a ride.”

Lu Shutian was a little disappointed, but she didn’t press the issue. She took a key out of her pocket and put it in Yan Sui’s.

“Alright then. But Jiejie, if you ever feel lonely, you’re welcome to come over and play with me, hehe.”

Yan Sui rubbed the key in her pocket but didn’t return it. “You said before…”

Ding.

Yan Sui had just started to speak when the elevator reached the first floor. She remembered the dream from last night and really wanted to ask for clarification.

But given Lu Shutian’s current state, she probably hadn’t recovered her lost memory yet, so asking would be useless.

“Forget it,” Yan Sui shook her head. “I’ll be going now.”

Lu Shutian was going to the underground parking lot. She didn’t ask any more questions and waved at Yan Sui. “Bye, Jiejie.”

…

Shopping alone, Yan Sui looked at the wide variety of ingredients on the shelves and put boxes of meat and vegetables into her shopping cart.

“001, are you there?” Yan Sui glanced at the production date on the price tag of some greens and promptly put them back.

They’re not fresh anymore. I don’t want these.

“Transmigrator Yan Sui, I’m here.”

“Why did the female lead, Lu Shutian, lose her memory?”

“I still cannot comment on that at this time.”

Yan Sui pushed her cart toward the seafood section. “Then when will she get her memory back?”

“She can only recover her memory under specific conditions.”

Talking to you is like talking to a brick wall.

Yan Sui pouted. “So, what are those specific conditions?”

This time, 001 was surprisingly generous. “The female lead’s old injury is healed, and her wish is fulfilled.”

Yan Sui picked up a net, intending to catch one fish, but another fish voluntarily swam into the net, causing her to catch two at once.

“Huh?” Yan Sui looked at the two lively fish in the net. “Well, I’ve already caught them, so I’ll just buy both.”

She motioned for a staff member to come over and handed them the two fish to be prepared.

She stood outside the processing area, holding the cart with both hands, and continued the conversation with 001. “Her old injury must be the scar on her chest, right? But that scar cannot be detected or healed by anyone in this world. So, the only way is through extraordinary means—”

“For example, if I absorb and help carry the burden.”

“The female lead Lu Shutian can also heal herself, but it will take a long time.”

Yan Sui understood what the other person meant. She didn’t mind and continued to ask, “As for Lu Shutian’s wish, what is it? She wants a lot of things, but I don’t know what she wants most.”

Yan Sui didn’t know if Lu Shutian wanted to live her life over again properly, kill the male lead again, or have her by her side.

“Transmigrator Yan Sui, I’m sorry, I cannot answer that question.”

The staff member finished preparing the two fish and handed them to Yan Sui through the window.

Yan Sui put the plastic bag containing the two fish into her cart. “Then… in my original world, did Lu Shutian save the little bird in the end?”

After all, in her original world, Yan Sui never saw the bird’s body.

Although everyone had told her, and even Yan Sui herself initially believed, that her little bird had indeed perished in the fire.

“You will know everything once you complete your mission.”

…

After getting enough information, Yan Sui stopped talking to 001.

Instead, the main system spoke up on its own, its mechanical electronic voice filled with barely concealed resentment.

“Host, you don’t consult with me about missions anymore. As expected, you’ve abandoned me, your old love, for that new flame, 001”

A smile appeared on the corner of Yan Sui’s mouth. To an outsider, Yan Sui, who was picking out blueberries in the fruit section, was just grinning foolishly at the blueberries in her hand.

“No, 001 should know about those things, which is why I asked it. I consult with you at other times.”

Yan Sui placated the system with a few words. “I knew it. You were just pretending to have fun with 001. But Host, I have an idea about the female lead Lu Shutian’s wish that you just mentioned.”

Yan Sui selected two boxes of blueberries. Looking at the full cart of ingredients, she pushed it toward the checkout.

“Go ahead.”

“Based on our current interactions with her, she basically has these wishes: to live according to her own will, to kill the male lead, and to be with you.”

The system’s thoughts were similar to Yan Sui’s recent deductions. “System, go on.”

“So, these are all things she wants to do. But there must be a priority among them, and Host, you just don’t know what that priority is.”

“That’s right.”

The system started to sound smug again. “But I do! After all, I’ve guided so many hosts. I’ve encountered many situations. The priority of the female lead’s wish in this world should be divided into two aspects: her own priority, and the world’s priority.”

[As for the world’s priority, it definitely wants Lu Shutian to not mess around in the second run like she did in the first. As long as she behaves, even if the plot changes a little, it doesn’t matter. But, as for Lu Shutian’s personal priority, it has already changed—”

Yan Sui arrived at the checkout counter and silently placed the items one by one.

“From her personal perspective, she definitely, absolutely, 100% considers you her top priority.”

“To put it simply, she’s a complete love-struck idiot, the kind that can’t be cured. In this world, only you, the Host, can rein her in. But even so, sometimes she’s still…”

…pretty crazy.

The system didn’t say the last part, but Yan Sui knew exactly what it meant.

The cashier skillfully and quickly finished checking out. Yan Sui held a heavy bag in each hand and asked in her mind, “So, System, do you think I should follow the world’s priority for Lu Shutian’s wish, or her personal one?”

“To complete the mission, I suggest you follow the world’s will.”

Yan Sui walked out of the supermarket and made a decision in her heart.

She then spoke in her mind with a very happy tone. “System, you’ve been a huge help to me.”

“Hehe, I’m glad I could help the Host.”

…

When Yan Sui got home, she struggled to place the two heavy bags on the kitchen counter. Only then did she notice the red marks on her hands.

It looks like I bought a little too much this time.

Another pair of hands covered Yan Sui’s. Jian Liyun, who had just come out of the study, said with a pained expression, “Why did you carry such heavy things? You should have called me to come pick you up.”

“It’s nothing. They’ll be fine in a bit.” Yan Sui didn’t care. She then opened the plastic bags and took out the ingredients one by one.

Jian Liyun also helped take things out. She said helplessly, “What if you hurt your hands and can’t hold the chess pieces firmly anymore?”

Yan Sui’s movements froze.

A long time ago, someone else had said those exact words to her in an impatient tone.

At that time, she had been furious and had a huge fight with that person.

But now, with the same words being spoken by a different person, Yan Sui simply smiled softly.

“I won’t lose my grip, Liyun.”

My heart is firm. With someone to protect, I can hold the chess pieces steadily and make good moves.

“You go back to studying your script. I can handle this myself.”

After Yan Sui’s repeated requests, Jian Liyun finally returned to the study, looking back at her every step of the way.

With a light heart, Yan Sui began to prepare the various ingredients. She thought that although there were still many things to deal with, the most important thing right now was—

“Happy birthday, Liyun!”

Yan Sui, who had cooked a table full of food, and Jian Liyun sat down together. They raised their glasses, and the two glasses clinked, making a crisp sound.

Jian Liyun took a sip of juice. “Suisui, thank you for making all this food. You must be tired.”

Yan Sui also held her glass with both hands and took several big gulps of juice. After all that work, she was indeed a little thirsty.

“It’s not hard. All that matters is that you’re happy today.”

The two of them chatted and laughed, and Yan Sui put a lot of food into Jian Liyun’s bowl.

Looking at the mountain of food in her bowl, Jian Liyun laughed. “Thank you, Suisui. But wait until I finish before you put more in my bowl.”

Yan Sui realized she had been a little too enthusiastic. She cleared her throat. “Okay.”

Jian Liyun ate a slice of boiled beef. After swallowing, she gave Yan Sui a thumbs-up.

“It’s delicious.”

Yan Sui was a little proud. “This is one of my signature dishes. But I didn’t know if you could handle spicy food, so I played it safe and only used a little chili.”

Jian Liyun smiled. “I can eat anything. I’m not picky.”

Children in an orphanage don’t have the luxury of being picky eaters. It was a blessing just to have food to eat.

Yan Sui had a good appetite today. After finishing a bowl of rice, she went to the kitchen to get another.

Jian Liyun also felt relieved. It seemed that the nightmare from last night hadn’t had too much of an effect on her.

“You seem to be in a very good mood,” Jian Liyun said.

Yan Sui nodded. “Yes, it’s your birthday today, of course I’m happy.”

Even though she knew the other person was just trying to please her, the corners of Jian Liyun’s lips unconsciously turned up. “You’re always saying things to make me happy. But… it’s good that you’re like this. Did you figure some things out?”

Yan Sui had secrets, Jian Liyun knew that, and Yan Sui knew that she knew.

But Jian Liyun never asked what they were. Now, she was just asking if Yan Sui herself had come to a realization.

Yan Sui nodded heavily. “I’ve figured it out, Liyun.”

She had thought of a way to allow everyone to achieve their goals with the least amount of loss.

Of course, that “everyone” did not include Yan Sui.

But she would not tell Jian Liyun about these things.

Jian Liyun nodded, unaware of the details. “It’s good that you figured it out. No matter what, I’ll support all of your decisions and be with you.”

…

The two of them finished the meal in a very harmonious atmosphere. After cleaning up the dishes, Yan Sui scurried into the living room and closed all the doors and windows, and pulled the curtains shut.

Even though it was daytime, it was an overcast day, and the curtains were very good at blocking out light. After Yan Sui pulled them closed, the dimly lit room actually felt a little like nighttime.

Yan Sui took the cake out of the fridge and put in the number candles “2” and “6.”

“Oh no, I forgot I need a lighter,” Yan Sui suddenly realized, her face full of frustration.

“It’s okay, we have one at home.” Jian Liyun took out a red lighter from the drawer under the coffee table and handed it to her.

Yan Sui took it, her eyes full of suspicion. “Liyun, you…”

Smoking isn’t a good habit.

Jian Liyun held up her hands. “When I was under a lot of stress, I saw people on set liked to smoke to relieve it, so I tried it too. But I just couldn’t do it. It was too harsh, so I gave up.”

Yan Sui thought about it. “If you’re ever stressed out in the future, tell me.”

“Why?” Jian Liyun said with a smile. “Are you my therapist?”

Yan Sui played with the lighter in her hand. “Although I’m not a professional therapist, I can be with you, and we can solve problems together.”

“Thank you, my little go-getter Suisui.”

Yan Sui ignored the playful jab. She carefully lit the two candles.

The two tiny flames flickered on the candles, and their shadows were vaguely cast on the wall.

Yan Sui clapped her hands and started to sing the birthday song.

“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you.”

Her eyes were smiling and brighter than the flames.

Jian Liyun quietly watched Yan Sui, and then she heard the other person change the lyrics.

“Happy birthday to Liyun, happy birthday to Liyun~”

After finishing the song, Yan Sui urged, “Liyun, close your eyes and make a wish.”

Jian Liyun hadn’t closed her eyes yet. “Will my wishes all come true?”

Yan Sui nodded seriously. “Of course.”

“Then I…”

“You have to close your eyes and say it in your heart, or it won’t work,” Yan Sui interrupted.

Jian Liyun stared at Yan Sui’s face for several seconds. There were a thousand words she wanted to say.

Before, Jian Liyun didn’t like celebrating her birthday.

Her birthdays before she was an adult weren’t just for her alone, and as an adult, she felt that birthdays were meaningless for her.

Thinking back, she had never even made a birthday wish in her entire life.

But now, Jian Liyun knew exactly what she wanted.

She wanted Yan Sui to be happy, carefree, healthy, and to live a long life.

She also wanted Yan Sui to be with her, to be with her forever.

She had become accustomed to walking in the dark alone and didn’t feel lonely, but if someone appeared with a light, she could no longer bear the coldness and loneliness of the past.

Jian Liyun thought, if only Yan Sui could fall in love with her.

After meeting Yan Sui, Jian Liyun had become a greedy person, and all of her wishes were related to her.

Jian Liyun put her hands together and closed her eyes.

When she opened her eyes again, she didn’t blow out the candles.

She clenched her right hand into a fist, as if she were holding something inside.

Seeing that the other person seemed to want to give her something, Yan Sui also obediently held out both of her hands.

Pat.

Jian Liyun opened her hand. Naturally, there was nothing inside. She gently patted Yan Sui’s palm.

“Today I’m the birthday girl, so I’m the most important person. My wishes will all come true, so I’m giving this wish to you.”

How can you give away something like this?!

Yan Sui panicked. She was about to refuse, but the other person smiled and said, “I’ve already given it to you. There’s no taking it back. Suisui, this is the first birthday wish I’ve ever made in twenty-six years. It should be very effective.”

“Host, the female lead loves you so much.”

Yan Sui was in a panic. She was rarely so flustered. “No, I…”

001’s voice also rang in her mind. “Transmigrator Yan Sui, do not refuse the second female lead’s birthday wish. Please make a wish immediately.”

Yan Sui immediately became alert. She asked in her mind, “Why?”

“The second female lead now has a certain significance to this world. Her birthday wish being given to you is her giving you a promise. Transmigrator Yan Sui, please use this opportunity well. As long as it’s within her ability to bear, this wish can be fulfilled.”

“What’s the cost?” Yan Sui asked.

“There will be a cost, but as the second female lead, her luck value can bear these costs. You don’t have to worry.”

In 001’s opinion, this was an opportunity not to be missed.

Yan Sui looked at Jian Liyun’s gentle and flawless face. “System, show me Jian Liyun’s current ending.”

Perhaps because 001 was present, the system didn’t speak. It just silently showed Yan Sui the ball above Jian Liyun’s head that symbolized her fate.

It was still a black ball.

This meant that, for now, Jian Liyun’s ending was still death.

Yan Sui took a deep breath. She forced a smile. “Liyun, this is your birthday wish. Are you sure you’re not wasting it by giving it to me like this?”

Jian Liyun shook her head. “I never feel like I’m wasting anything on you.”

If this counts as a waste, then she was willing to waste her entire life on the other person.

Yan Sui looked away. “What if I make a very ridiculous wish?”

Jian Liyun laughed. “How ridiculous could it be? No matter how ridiculous, I can help you fulfill it.”

Jian Liyun was clearly the main character today, but she was saying absurd things about helping the other person fulfill her wish.

“However—”

Jian Liyun’s tone changed, and the smile on her face faded. “If the wish is related to Lu Shutian, it’s a no-go.”

What was Jian Liyun thinking of?!

Yan Sui was completely helpless. She took a deep breath. “Are you sure you want to do this? I won’t hold back.”