After Rebirth, I Married the Great Demon King-Chapter 442: I Believe in You

Recalling the past, Yun Shifei lowered her gaze, hoping to calm herself down and explain the situation clearly from a detached observer’s perspective.

However, the pain of the past—ripping it open, raw and bloody, for others to scrutinize—was a torment almost too much for her to bear.

It felt like something was stuck in her throat, and she couldn’t even get the words out.

Cheng Lie sensed Yun Shifei’s emotional breakdown and pulled her into his embrace, softly saying, "It’s okay if you can’t say it. It’s all in the past now."

Yun Shifei looked at Cheng Lie, her eyes misty and wet, pitiful yet captivating.

Seeing her like this, Cheng Lie’s heart softened completely.

Honestly, her past didn’t matter to him at all. As long as, right now, in this moment, she belonged to him, that was enough.

Since she could confide her biggest secret to him, how could he possibly blame her?

Cheng Lie reached out and gently rubbed Yun Shifei’s tearful eyes. "Don’t dwell on it."

But now that Yun Shifei had opened the floodgates of her memories and begun to speak, she naturally wanted to clarify things: "I’m sorry. I don’t even know why I liked him back then." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Xiao Lie, you have to believe me. The way I liked him was nothing like the way I like you."

Quite the opposite, really. It wasn’t until she fell for Cheng Lie that she understood what true love felt like.

That thrilling rush of emotion was completely different from how she had felt about Mu Chengzhu in the past.

"I believe you," Cheng Lie said, already aware of the guilt Yun Shifei carried in her heart.

It was as though liking Mu Chengzhu in the past had been some grievous injustice to him.

But Cheng Lie didn’t see it that way.

"Feifei, even if you once had feelings for Mu Chengzhu, it doesn’t matter. Everyone has a past. My past wasn’t so great either, was it? Besides, that was practically in another lifetime." He paused and added softly, "We still have the rest of our lives ahead of us—many lifetimes, even."

Yun Shifei listened quietly to Cheng Lie’s words. His voice carried an inherent soothing quality, slowly untying the knots in her heart.

She thought Cheng Lie’s capacity for acceptance was truly remarkable, fitting for someone so accomplished.

She had shared her deepest secret with him, and yet Cheng Lie didn’t seem to mind at all.

Even when she told him about her past feelings for Mu Chengzhu, he had accepted it so effortlessly.

It was all because he loved her.

He favored her, so it seemed he could accept every part of her.

After spending some time in affectionate closeness, Yun Shifei returned to her dormitory.

Back in the dorm, her roommates looked at her anxiously.

They had been singing happily earlier, only for Yun Shifei to step out to use the restroom and then text them to keep having fun without her, saying she was busy and would return to campus afterward.

They ended up worrying about her until late into the night, right up until the dorm doors were about to close.

Seeing that Yun Shifei was safe and sound, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Yun Shifei didn’t mention Xia Yuezhen’s situation to them, only saying the matter had been resolved perfectly.

And it truly had been perfect.

As she was about to leave earlier, Elder Meng had even slipped her a thick red envelope.

He called it compensation for the emotional distress she had endured.

Both Elder Meng and Old Mrs. Meng felt deeply guilty—not only had they dragged Cheng Lie into the mess, but Yun Shifei, someone even more innocent, had been affected as well.

At the time, Yun Shifei didn’t open the envelope, but it felt hefty in her hands.

With nowhere else to put it, she had let Cheng Lie hold onto it for her. She planned to deposit it in the bank another day.

That night, Yun Shifei slept peacefully for the first time in a while.

The start of the school semester was busy yet fulfilling. Because Xu Yuejiao was deeply focused on studying for certification exams, Yun Shifei decided not to involve her in startup plans.

She understood that Xu Yuejiao admired a boy who excelled academically and could even receive a national scholarship.

So Xu Yuejiao was likely working hard to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with him, wasn’t she?

Because of the person she liked, she wanted to become a better version of herself.

Yun Shifei truly admired that kind of determination.

Wasn’t it the same for her? She, too, wanted to become as outstanding as Cheng Lie.

Recently, Cheng Lie had been on fire. A website he had developed, with its innovative design and rich content, quickly captured the attention of young people, setting a new trend.

They would both continue to improve, Yun Shifei thought.

Meanwhile, in South City—

Xu Ya clutched Yun Tiancheng’s medical report, lost in thought.

The report indicated a small shadow on Yun Tiancheng’s lung, with the possibility of malignancy. Further tests would be needed to confirm.

Because Yun Sisi had urged them to get a health check-up, Xu Ya thought her advice had been sensible. Yun Tiancheng had been busy lately, but under her persistent urging, he finally went for the check-up.

Unexpectedly, the test revealed this issue.

However, the doctor reassured her, saying, "Ma’am, even if it’s cancer, it’s in the earliest stage. If addressed promptly with surgery, the success rate is very high."

He couldn’t help but shake his head as he continued, "To be honest, this is the first time I’ve seen such an early-stage condition caught in time."

If Xu Ya hadn’t specifically instructed them to pay special attention to Yun Tiancheng’s lungs, they might not have detected it.

After all, it was such a minor indication; it could easily have been overlooked.

Hearing the doctor’s words, Xu Ya didn’t know whether to take it as good news or bad. Ultimately, further testing was needed for clarity.

She suddenly thought of Yun Sisi. How had Yun Sisi known something was wrong with Yun Tiancheng’s lungs?

The only reason she had insisted on further checks was because Yun Sisi had repeatedly emphasized it.

With questions swirling in her mind, Xu Ya decided to confront Yun Sisi directly.

They arranged to meet at a nearby restaurant. As soon as Yun Sisi saw Xu Ya, she asked, "Mom, how’s Dad’s health? Has the report come out?"

Two days ago, she had nagged Yun Tiancheng to get the test. Yun Sisi, eager to reclaim her place as the doted-upon daughter of Yun Tiancheng and Xu Ya, was expending all her effort.

However difficult it was, she had to persevere. She was determined to return to the life she had in her previous lifetime!

"Not great—there really is a problem with his lungs," Xu Ya said with a sigh.

"It’ll be fine. Catching it so early means everything will be okay," Yun Sisi reassured Xu Ya, putting on a sweet, obedient face as she desperately tried to recapture the dynamic they once had.

But as Xu Ya looked at Yun Sisi, she couldn’t help but feel distant due to her past actions. She remained polite, as always.

"I want to know—how did you figure out there was something wrong with his lungs?"

Hearing this, Yun Sisi revealed the lie she had crafted long in advance.

"Mom, haven’t you heard? Recently people have been talking about my... unique ability."

The ability to guide others and bring good fortune to their lives.