Gu Changran gently laid the drunken Mu Liuyin onto the bed. Her face was flushed, not only from the alcohol but also because of the drug that woman had slipped into her drink. Gu Changran could hear the pounding of her own heart loud and clear.
The person she had secretly loved for so many years was now lying defenseless on the bed. Even though she had long anticipated what she might do tonight—and had even prepared the necessary medicine—now that the moment had come, Gu Changran couldn’t help but feel nervous. Still, more than anything, she felt thrilled and overjoyed.
“Gege…” she murmured affectionately, her gaze soft as it lingered over Mu Liuyin.
But the person on the bed didn’t respond. She seemed completely unconscious—and in truth, she wasn’t far from it.
Mu Liuyin’s mind was a mess, her dark eyes shut tight, brows furrowed in discomfort. Her whole body burned like it was on fire, the sensation overwhelming her like crashing waves.
Her lips parted slightly, and she let out an involuntary whimper.
So… uncomfortable…
Though she was in agony, her limbs were weak and unresponsive.
A single clear tear slipped from the corner of her eye.
Seeing this, Gu Changran held her breath. Her cheeks were tinged red, her heart racing uncontrollably.
The room was silent—there shouldn’t be anyone else around. Mu Liuyin, through the haze in her mind, had a vague thought: It’s quiet… I guess I’m alone.
This drug was far stronger than what Chu Jiyu had used on her during her second mission.
For the first time, she couldn’t suppress the reaction.
Still… even as she thought that, it was unbearable.
Watching the tears slide from Mu Liuyin’s closed eyes, Gu Changran’s breathing grew heavier. She couldn’t hold back the urge any longer.
She leaned down slowly and placed a soft kiss on Mu Liuyin’s lips. When she pulled away, she murmured again, “Gege…”
Taking the initiative didn’t feel good, especially for someone like Gu Changran, experiencing this for the first time.
She was in pain, her face pale, but her beautiful eyes were alight with emotion. Looking down at Mu Liuyin, who had begun to react ever so slightly, Gu Changran’s pale lips curled into a faint smile.
“Gege, I like you so much,” she said softly, gently. “Even if you only adopted me to get my heart.”
“I still like you.” Though she kept smiling, tears rolled down her cheeks. “So much that I’d give my heart to the one you love.”
Mu Liuyin, still unconscious, didn’t hear a word. All she knew was that, little by little, the torment in her body faded, replaced by something much more pleasant.
The next morning, Mu Liuyin woke up alone in the room.
Hungover and groggy, she sat up holding her aching head. Her body still felt weak from the effects of the drug.
A few minutes later, memories of the night began to return. She remembered being supported into the room by that woman, and her expression darkened. She had known something was off with that drink. Otherwise, how could she have passed out after just one glass? The drug was strong—she had started feeling the effects even before the woman brought her to the room.
“Mr. Gu, without a woman, that drug won’t wear off.” The woman’s words echoed in her mind just before she had completely lost consciousness, making her face darken even more.
[That woman and I… last night…?] Her tone was full of anger and shame. At the end, her voice faltered. [Did we…?]
Xiao Jiu (her system) hurried to calm her. [No! Definitely not!]
Mu Liuyin’s expression eased a little, but the fact that she’d been drugged still made her furious.
After a while, once she had cooled down, she vaguely recalled how the sensation of agony had slowly turned to comfort. She asked, confused, [Did the effects of the drug just wear off on their own?]
Xiao Jiu covered its eyes with its tiny paws. It had been forced into sleep mode when Gu Changran kissed Mu Liuyin last night. Even without seeing, it knew the drug hadn’t worn off on its own.
After some hesitation, Xiao Jiu stammered, [Well…]
Hmm? Mu Liuyin got out of bed and poured herself a glass of water.
[That woman didn’t sleep with you. But… you did sleep with the mission target.] Xiao Jiu whispered.
Mu Liuyin: ?!!!
She choked on the water and coughed violently.
“Cough, cough!!” Nearly choking to death, her lips trembled. [Say that again?!]
Xiao Jiu curled into a ball, not daring to repeat it.
Thinking about the things her previous mission targets had done, Mu Liuyin was both shocked and furious. But aside from her weakness, there wasn’t any other discomfort.
Gradually calming down, she remembered the pleasure she had felt last night. A thought she didn’t want to believe began forming in her mind.
She lifted the blanket. The sheets were spotless. But on the edge of the white blanket, she spotted a few small, dried drops of blood.
The stark, dried blood was a cruel and undeniable reminder of what had happened last night.
Mu Liuyin sank onto the bed and slowly covered her face with her hands, finally confirming a truth she didn’t want to admit—
Gu Changran likes her.
How could Gu Changran like her?
How could she fall for someone like me?
Mu Liuyin abruptly picked up her phone, wanting to call Gu Changran and ask where she was. But halfway through dialing, she lost her strength and put the phone down again.
She gave a bitter laugh. What would calling accomplish?
Was she supposed to tell Gu Changran she remembered everything and offer to take responsibility?
No, of course not.
Even if this body could live past thirty-five, it wouldn’t matter. Once the mission was over, she’d have to leave this world anyway.
With a bitter smile at the corner of her lips, Mu Liuyin thought: Am I going to pretend nothing happened?
Turns out… she had it in her to be the scumbag too.
She stood up and began dressing. But just as she reached the door, she felt dizzy. One hand braced against the wall as her complexion paled.
[This is bad! Host, it’s the original body’s inherited disease!] Xiao Jiu warned.
Biting the tip of her tongue to stay conscious, Mu Liuyin pulled out her phone and called Yu Chen.
“Hello?” Yu Chen had just finished surgery and was annoyed to see Gu Changxi’s name pop up. “What is it now?”
But all he heard was her labored breathing.
Yu Chen’s expression changed. “Gu Changxi? What’s wrong?”
“In…herited… disease…” Mu Liuyin barely managed to speak before collapsing.
The sound of the phone hitting the floor rang loud and clear in Yu Chen’s ear. He activated her GPS and ordered an ambulance, rushing out himself.
By the time Mu Liuyin arrived at the hospital, Gu Changran, having heard the news, was already there.
When Yu Chen came out after treating her, Gu Changran anxiously asked, “Is my brother okay?”
Looking at the now-grown girl, Yu Chen, knowing Mu Liuyin didn’t want the truth of her condition revealed, simply said, “He’s fine. Just exhausted. He’ll be okay after some rest.”
Gu Changran breathed a sigh of relief.
“You can go see him,” Yu Chen said.
Gu Changran thanked him and walked into the hospital room.
As the worry faded from her heart, Gu Changran saw Mu Liuyin’s pale but still beautiful face. She couldn’t stop the memories of last night from flooding back. A blush crept up from behind her ears, spreading across her fair cheeks.
She sat in the chair by the bed, quietly watching over her.
After a long while, Mu Liuyin finally stirred awake.
The first person she saw was Gu Changran. She blinked, her emotions conflicted.
Gu Changran smiled softly. “Gege, Dr. Yu said you fainted just from exhaustion. That’s all.”
Mu Liuyin paused. Looks like Yu Chen didn’t tell her the truth.
She gave a small nod.
Gu Changran peeled an apple for her, then hesitantly asked, “Gege, after all these years, your sister’s illness still isn’t better?”
She wasn’t sure why Gu Changran brought up Bai Qi, but in truth, Mu Liuyin had already scheduled the surgery for next Monday, seven days away.
Her tone was gentle. “It’s almost better. I’ll be bringing her back next week.”
That soon? Gu Changran lowered her lashes, a dull ache rising in her chest.
She stood up. “Gege, I have something to do. I need to head back to school.”
Mu Liuyin smiled. “Go ahead. Be safe.”
Mu Liuyin didn’t stay in the hospital for long. Before she left, Yu Chen spoke to her in a low voice, “Gu Changxi only has about ten days left, even under the best circumstances.”
Ten days. Mu Liuyin smiled and said that was enough.
So far, the highest compatibility with Bai Qi’s heart condition was only 69%, but even if the surgery failed, it would still be considered fate.
After all, in the original plot, Bai Qi only survived because of Gu Changran’s heart.
They thought they wouldn’t find a more compatible donor, but three days before the surgery, an international call changed everything. Someone was willing to donate a heart, with a 93% compatibility.
Mu Liuyin was stunned. She hadn’t expected anyone besides Gu Changran to be such a match.
The donor’s name was Luo Ran.
Because Bai Qi’s surgery was approaching, Mu Liuyin booked a private jet to go abroad.
Just before departure, Luo Chen called her, his voice sharp: “Gu Changxi! Where’s Changran? She’s only been gone two days, and now you’ve magically found a 93% match for Bai Qi? I’m warning you—don’t you dare involve Changran!”
Due to his concerns about the heart donor situation, Luo Chen had been closely monitoring Gu Changran and Bai Qi, which was how he found out so quickly.
Mu Liuyin frowned. “What are you talking about? The donor volunteered. It’s not Changran.”
“That’s crap!” Luo Chen was furious. He eventually boarded Mu Liuyin’s plane with several bodyguards in tow.
Mu Liuyin: “…”
Shortly after takeoff, Mu Liuyin received a call. The donor had insisted that the surgery be performed today, or they would withdraw.
She frowned. Why the urgency?
A sense of dread crept into her heart. Could it be Gu Changran?
She spoke firmly, “Try to persuade her. I’ll be there in four hours.”
After hanging up, she turned to Luo Chen. “Have you tried calling Changran?”
“I did, hours ago. Her phone’s been off. Why else do you think I suspected you?”
Mu Liuyin’s heart sank.
Gu Changran didn’t want to wait for Mu Liuyin to arrive before going into surgery. If she waited, the risk of being recognized would increase. But even if she were recognized, she doubted they would stop her.
So when Mu Liuyin finally arrived, Gu Changran didn’t try to hide.
What she didn’t expect was that her brother would come too.
“Changran?!” Mu Liuyin stared at the girl who smiled softly at her, completely at a loss for words.
It turned out Gu Changran had already learned the truth about her adoption.
And this stubborn girl had come to the same conclusion as in the original plot.
Mu Liuyin gave a bitter smile. “Go back with your brother.”
“Changran!” Luo Chen was nearly shouting. “Why are you being so reckless?!”
Gu Changran looked at him quietly. “I’m doing this willingly. Go home, brother.”
She knew she owed the Luo family, but to her, Gu Changxi still mattered the most.
Luo Chen gave Mu Liuyin a harsh glare and was about to explode when Mu Liuyin raised her hand to stop him. “Let me talk to her alone.”
Knowing how much Gu Changxi meant to Changran, Luo Chen had no choice but to wait outside with the others.
“Big sister,” Gu Changran said softly.
Mu Liuyin sighed. “At first, I adopted you because of your heart. But now…”
GhostCloudd On WBICDPH Chapter 93