eurekapd Chapter 217 Aftermath
Chapter 217 Aftermath
A flash of white light.
When the light faded and Bai Li opened her eyes again, she was already seeing the hotel ceiling.
The fragments of memory from Wuhai have now finished playing.
Even though it was over, Bai Li remained sitting quietly, without making a move for a long time.
After witnessing such a dark and unforgettable experience, it's hard for anyone to remain unmoved.
After an unknown amount of time, Bai Li finally got up slowly and walked heavily to the window.
I opened the window, and the cool night breeze rushed in, dispelling some of the gloom in my heart.
As a mere bystander, without having personally experienced those past events, my emotions were already torn apart by the cruel truth.
It's hard to imagine the pain and despair that Wu Hai, as someone who experienced all of this firsthand, must have felt.
How strong must one's heart be to endure the mire of reality and not completely succumb?
Bai Li finally understood everything.
Wu Hai's frequent costume changes are not a personal hobby, but something he has to do out of necessity.
He lived alone in the large estate, leading a life of estrangement and loneliness, because his sensitive position within the family made him unpopular.
He has a cold and unpredictable personality, is wary of others, and is slow to gain favor with them. These are all ways he protects himself after experiencing pain.
At this point, all of Bai Li's doubts about Wu Hai had been answered.
Logically, now that the mystery has been solved, she should be happy.
But the truth is too cruel.
As a result, Bai Li felt no relief whatsoever after solving the puzzle.
My heart was filled with a deep sense of powerlessness.
After lying down in bed, Bai Li spent a long time before she finally drifted off to sleep, exhausted both physically and mentally.
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The next morning.
Bai Li struggled to wake up from her sleep, her head still spinning.
She immediately experienced the consequences of sleep deprivation.
— Two "freshly baked" puffy eyes.
Upon seeing herself in the mirror, Bai Li gasped.
She didn't cry, so why are her eyes so swollen?
It looks like they've been poisoned!
They had someone bring in eggs, and after boiling the eggs in hot water, it looked a little better.
Bai Li angrily ate the rolled egg, muttering to herself: "It must be that the memory fragments from Wuhai are too poisonous!"
Before leaving home, Bai Li made sure to put on sunglasses.
Before, I wore sunglasses to show off, but today, it's a real necessity.
Wearing sunglasses indoors can make it difficult to see clearly.
Especially in luxury hotels, the corridors are deliberately designed to be dark to create a sophisticated atmosphere.
Bai Li was wearing sunglasses, which already obstructed her vision, making it even harder for her to see her surroundings.
She genuinely didn't notice anyone in the hallway.
"Hey, you're up really late."
Upon hearing the sound, Bai Li was startled and stepped back, stepping on her right foot with her left. She lost her footing and hurriedly grabbed the wall for support before finally regaining her balance.
Her sunglasses nearly fell off in fright. Trembling, she turned her head and asked, "Who...who is it?"
Wu Hai was also taken aback by Bai Li's series of exaggerated reactions. He was about to step forward to support Bai Li, but when he saw that she had already stood up on her own, he withdrew his arm.
Then, with his arms crossed, he looked Bai Li up and down with interest, raising an eyebrow and saying, "It's me. What's wrong? Did you sleep too long and get confused?"
Bai Li pushed her sunglasses down and finally saw Wu Hai standing in front of her clearly.
Today, he wasn't wearing makeup; it was his own face.
Although Bai Li's heart has calmed down after a night of reflection, she still feels somewhat complicated when she suddenly sees the protagonist of last night's memories.
She quickly pushed her sunglasses back up to her nose, partly to cover her swollen and unsightly eyes, and partly to prevent Wu Hai from seeing through her emotions.
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul; if he senses something is wrong, things will get really bad.
Bai Li retorted casually, "You're the one who's confused! Why didn't you knock before you came? What are you up to, squatting here specifically to ambush me?"
Wu Hai snorted, offering no response, but instead took a step forward, reaching out as if to remove Bai Li's sunglasses.
Bai Li's heart tightened, and she quickly protected her sunglasses, asking warily, "W-what are you doing?"
The figure in Wuhai appeared somewhat tall against the light.
I couldn't see the expression on his face.
But Bai Li could tell that Wu Hai's face was very close.
He practically pressed his ear against mine and asked, "Why are your eyes swollen?"
Oh no, Wu Hai saw us after all!
Bai Li feigned composure, coughed twice, cleared her throat, and said matter-of-factly, "I watched a TV series last night, and it was so touching that I cried."
Upon hearing this, Wu Hai withdrew his hand and stepped back a little, but he didn't stop there. He continued to ask, "What TV series could move you like this?"
Bai Li hasn't been watching any TV dramas lately, so she just picked one she had watched before to get by.
Bai Li regretted her answer immediately afterward.
Why should I answer his question?
And why should I explain to him why my eyes are swollen?
In the past, I would have ignored these problems in Wuhai.
As expected, fragmented memories do have aftereffects.
After realizing that even the most hateful person has a pitiable side, Bai Li found herself understanding more towards this person she had once disliked.
She sighed inwardly, her heart filled with mixed emotions, but she didn't show it on her face. She skillfully changed the subject: "What brings you here?"
They had already agreed that she would play with Wuhai later.
Today she has to go to her own estate.
Wu Hai, who was also prone to lying without batting an eye, casually replied, "I missed you."
Under the cover of her sunglasses, Bai Li rolled her eyes fiercely. The word "get lost" almost slipped out, but she held back and stiffly changed it to "don't bother me."
Wu Hai shrugged slightly and said, "Alright, actually I just happened to be bored and came to find you. Take me with you to your manor."
At this point, Wu Hai deliberately paused before adding, "I've already shown you my manor."
As if afraid that Bai Li would reject him immediately, his tone seemed casual, but it also carried a hint of coquetry.
Bai Li: ...
How could the heir to a prestigious North American shipping magnate family, a core member of the Worldwide Shipping Group, the head of the Haiyu Group, an important member of the International Chamber of Commerce, the founder of a top-tier private club, and a partner of the United Investment Fund, possibly say that he has nothing to do?
If I had so many titles, I wouldn't know how many things I would have to deal with every day.
Just as Bai Li was about to refuse, certain images suddenly flashed through her mind.
Those memories were like soft thorns, piercing her heart, making it impossible for her to utter the words of refusal.
Bai Li knew very well how wary Wu Hai was; after experiencing so much, he had basically lost the ability to trust others.
But he not only showed me around his home, he also revealed his true appearance to me without reservation.
These are simple actions for others.
It's not easy for Wuhai.
Every step closer requires overcoming countless psychological barriers.
A favorability score of 50 indicates that Wu Hai has already regarded her as a close friend with whom he can entrust his true feelings.
This trust from Wuhai is invaluable.
For both emotional and rational reasons, Bai Li couldn't bear to refuse him again.
Bai Li slightly raised her chin, feigning a look of disgust, and turned to stride away: "Alright, follow me."
It's fine to bring him along if we're just visiting the estate.