"Although you have similarities, Shang Qi is Shang Qi, and you are you. You are independent individuals, unique existences in this world," Su Ling said, her eyes calm. "Don't misunderstand."
The confusion was something she had brought upon Gu Shangse, and she didn't want Gu Shangse to think she was treating him as a substitute for Shang Qi.
Gu Shangse heard Su Ling's deliberate explanation and smiled warmly and comfortably. "You don't need to explain. In fact, I should be more fortunate. If I weren't somewhat similar to Shang Qi, you wouldn't have 'taken notice' of me."
"So, I should thank Shang Qi."
When it came to clear self-awareness, if an award were to be given, Gu Shangse would undoubtedly win first place. He truly deserved it without question.
Su Ling looked at Gu Shangse, appreciating his approach. "Do you really have no memory of this person, of this name?"
Two people so alike, yet with no connection.
It turned out that in this world, there really could be two similar people.
Living under the same sky, yet they knew nothing of each other.
"No," Gu Shangse shook his head. His clear and bright eyes looked at Su Ling, his voice clear and gentle. "I think, since he is someone very important to you, we can go find him after your friend arrives."
"Do you still remember where he is?"
When it came to action, Gu Shangse truly never hesitated compared to Xu Lin.
If Xu Lin had chosen to leave with Su Ling in the afternoon and return with her, then how could the incident of Gu Shangse holding Su Ling in public have occurred?
The fate between people, guided by unseen forces, through twists of fate.
Xu Lin seemed to be inspired by Gu Shangse and chimed in, "Gu Shangse is right. As long as we remember his address, we can go find him. Moreover, we can also publish a missing person notice through radio broadcasts and other means."
The fat and thin men on the side didn't speak, but they nodded at Su Ling.
At this moment, Su Ling felt warmth within her. The friendliness and goodwill shown by the four of them made her feel quite good.
"I know where I can find him," Su Ling finally spoke, and she seemed to be in a good mood. "When the person I'm waiting for arrives, we'll set off. I believe we will meet sooner or later."
"We'll accompany you!" Gu Shangse looked directly at Su Ling, his gaze firm and his eyes clear and handsome.
Su Ling was moved and simply hummed in response. "I'll go wash the dishes."
Leaving these words, she collected the bowls and chopsticks and stood up, then added, "Choose your weapons, go downstairs, take a bath, change your clothes, and then get a good rest. We'll continue to fight tomorrow."
"Okay," the four of them said in unison.
While Su Ling was washing the dishes, Gu Shangse and the other three had already gone downstairs with their change of clothes.
By the time Su Ling finished washing the dishes and put them away, she was alone on the large rooftop. Leaning against the railing, Su Ling felt the cool breeze. She took out a telescope from her personal space and observed the surroundings.
After a thorough observation, she found nothing unusual and put away the telescope.
Leaning against the railing, Su Ling looked at the open door and snapped her fingers. A ball of flame emerged from her fingertips, dancing in the air.
Then, the flame playfully left her fingertips, landed on Su Ling's shoulder, and then leaped to Su Ling's cheek. After kissing her cheek, it returned to her palm and rolled around playfully.
A noise was heard, and Su Ling willed it with her mind, and the flame instantly vanished.
Su Ling looked up, and Gu Shangse, in a black t-shirt with his hair half-wet, entered her vision.