"I didn’t know at the ti," Fei Chuan said, logging into the single, sleek computer in the corner, "but while I was breaking through firewall after firewall, William was tracking ."
As he pressed Enter, the screen lit up with the ssage: Welco Back, Zero!
All the other computers in the room powered on in sync.
"Right before graduation, William ca to personally," Fei Chuan continued, "and gave an offer no one could refuse."
"Since then, I’ve worked as the Jas family’s hacker. They gave everything I needed. When they assigned a task, I completed it. In return, they gave whatever I asked for—money, influence, connections. Gradually, the Jas family began to rely on my skills, and I relied on them to grow. Eventually, I beca one of their most trusted confidants."
Fei Chuan turned to Bei Sangyun with a faint smile.
"In the end, I have beco their secret."
Bei Sangyun swallowed hard. She had known that Fei Chuan’s role in the Jas family was important—they clearly valued him deeply. But this... this was on another level. No wonder the Jas family had almost adopted him as their own son.
But still...
"...Is it really okay to tell all of this? These are the Jas family’s secrets."
Fei Chuan squeezed her hand reassuringly and answered firmly, "Yes. I askede them to. As a part of the deal, they have no choice but to comply."
Bei Sangyun was moved. This was the truest definition of trust—Fei Chuan choosing not to hide anything from her. He trusted her completely.
He already had incredible skills in business, was intelligent, good-looking, a genius hacker—and most importantly, he treated her with unwavering sincerity. He was everything Bei Sangyun could have ever wished for. She truly felt lucky.
Fei Chuan’s brilliance and strength made Bei Sangyun want to grow too—to beco soone worthy of standing beside him.
Her eyes swirled with quiet determination. She wanted to be honest. To be soone he could trust. To be a person he would never feel ashad of.
"There’s actually sothing I haven’t told you," Bei Sangyun said, eting his eyes. "In my past life... six years after I died, you and lanie got engaged."
She looked down, her voice soft. "I didn’t tell you because I was afraid. But..."
She looked up again, eyes unwavering. "But I’m not afraid anymore. Even as that life fades from my mory little by little, I still rember clearly—you stayed by my side until the very end. And now, in this life, you’re still here. You forgave . You love . And that’s all I need."
The thing she couldn’t say or bring up to him, were finally brought to the light.
Fei Chuan pulled her into a tight embrace. "I don’t know what the Fei Chuan in that life was thinking—why he ever got engaged to soone else. But I... my heart belongs only to you. In this life... and in every lifeti."
Bei Sangyun clung to him. When would these confessions end?
Every day, every mont, she found herself falling even deeper for him. Just when she thought she’d reached the bottom of the well called love, she would discover there was still more beneath it—deeper, warr, endless.
....
Bei Sangyun and Fei Chuan spent the evening having dinner with the Jas siblings. They stayed the night, and by morning, the couple had left.
William and lanie stood in the parking lot, waving until the car disappeared from view.
William lowered his hand and glanced at his sister, who was still staring into the distance in a daze.
"What’s with you? Why did you join us for breakfast and even co to see them off?"
lanie snapped out of her daze and glared at her brother. "This is our house. Of course it’s natural to join breakfast with our guests and see them off."
William raised a brow. "I wouldn’t be suspicious if it were just any guest. But our guest was Fei Chuan’s girlfriend."
lanie knew exactly what her brother was implying. She rolled her eyes. "Exactly. That’s why I was extra polite—because our guest was Brother Fei’s girlfriend."
William narrowed his eyes. "Really? Or were you just curious and wanted to see her in person?"
lanie started walking away, ignoring her annoying brother. But William, sensing entertainnt, clung to her side like a pest.
"So? How was it? Not bad, right? Fei Chuan’s taste is—"
lanie abruptly stopped, turned sharply, and clenched her fist. In one swift motion, she punched William in the gut.
Punch!
"Ow! What the hell was that for?!" he gasped, clutching his stomach. While it didn’t hurt nearly as much as a real hit from his gym instructor, it still took him by surprise.
lanie narrowed her eyes at him. "Do you even hear yourself? Why do you—and most n—talk about won like that? ’Taste’? Brother Fei chose her for more than just that."
William stared at her, stunned. "You... You’re not angry?"
"I’m starting to get angry now."
"No! I an..." William stamred, scratching his head awkwardly. "I thought you’d make a scene or at least give them a hard ti. But you didn’t. And now it seems like... you approve of them?"
lanie frowned. "Do they need my approval?"
Who was she to stand between them?
William looked at her again, as if seeing a whole new person.
"Wow. I was worried for nothing, huh? Haha!" He had only been trying to lighten his sister’s mood, but it turned out that wasn’t even necessary.
"I thought you wouldn’t back down without a fight. You rejected every man who ca to you and constantly yelled in my ear that you wouldn’t marry anyone but Fei Chuan. So I thought you would throw a tantrum the mont you see Bei Sangyun. But you’re more mature than I thought."
"It has nothing to do with maturity..." lanie mumbled.
Perhaps, if she hadn’t t that person back then, maybe she would be sulking in her room right now, crying over heartbreak—or worse, becoming bitter and causing trouble for the couple like William said.
Thinking about that encounter, lanie smiled softly.When one door closes, another opens.
William, watching her expression, was relieved. His sister didn’t seem bitter at all. Finally, he could relax—and maybe even start thinking about bringing her along to et new friends.
lanie snapped out of her thoughts and asked the question that had been bugging her."Brother, why do you think Brother Fei brought Bei Sangyun there?"
To take his date there, to that creepy underground room with no ounce of romantic vibe—what was Brother Fei thinking?
William smiled knowingly."What else? It’s like showing your fiancée your treasure vault."
lanie froze, then realization hit her.William laughed at her reaction. Only mbers of the Jas family would understand what he truly ant.
He glanced toward the distant building, eyes thoughtful.When Fei Chuan had co to him a week ago with his request, he had been surprised too.
A week ago, just as William was finishing his daily duties, he received a call from Fei Chuan. The man was already at the mansion, waiting for him.
Ever since Fei Chuan had left Country F, his visits to the Jas mansion had beco rare. More often than not, it was William who had to drag him over just to get him to show his face. After all, it wasn’t only William who liked Fei Chuan—even their parents admired him.
So when he got the news that Fei Chuan was back, he hurried to et him with excitent. Sure enough, William thought, even if this guy always looks cold, he must’ve missed !
But instead of a warm reunion, Fei Chuan handed him a folder the mont they t. With no preamble, he got straight to the point.
William opened the folder and began reading. As he scanned the contents, his expression changed to shock.
He looked up. "Are you serious?"
Fei Chuan nodded without hesitation. "I am."
"You know what you’re doing, right?"
"I do."
"...Why are you going this far?"
Fei Chuan’s gaze didn’t waver. "Because I still think I haven’t done enough."
William knew how stubborn Fei Chuan was. Once he set his mind on sothing, there was no turning back.
As the heir of the Jas family, William had been raised to prioritize the family above all else. He couldn’t quite understand why anyone would go this far for another person. But even if he didn’t understand, he knew there was no use trying to change Fei Chuan’s mind.
"I need you to be the witness," Fei Chuan added. "Only then will the contents of that docunt be credible."
William picked up the pen, but before he signed, he looked at Fei Chuan once more."Are you sure you won’t regret this? What if—later down the road—you change your mind? Or worse, what if she does?"
Fei Chuan replied calmly, "My heart won’t change. And if hers ever does... I’m still willing."
William shook his head, thinking that maybe his genius friend—perfect in almost every way—had one glaring weakness.
It’s her, he thought.
He signed the docunt and handed it back. Fei Chuan had other matters to attend to and didn’t stay long. But just before he left, he paused at the door and glanced back at William.
"Besides," he said, "I’m confident. No matter what happens, no matter what cos our way—we’ll still be by each other’s side. No exceptions."
.....
As William recalled that conversation, he let out a breath and shook his head.
I wonder if one day... I’ll be that crazy and devoted to soone, too.
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