CHAPTER 437: CHAPTER 437: NOT LETTING GO

The doctor quickly came in and, seeing the situation before him, paused slightly, probably not expecting their negotiation to have failed.

"You wouldn’t really consider using such forceful methods, would you? Such measures could very likely make him completely forget about you."

Sometimes, these matters can be extremely risky. If someone truly forgets another person, it may be for good.

"Don’t think that having the antidote means you can do whatever you want. If he forgets you, you still won’t be able to make him remember you again."

Speaking to this point, the doctor sounded rather helpless, probably hoping the person before him would abandon such thoughts.

"I understand what you mean, but right now, this is my only option. Watching him struggle even to sit up, do you know how much pain I feel in my heart? He used to be such a carefree, happy person."

Perhaps they were simply unlucky to encounter such problems, but what lay ahead couldn’t keep tormenting them like this.

"I’ve already made peace with the cost of having him forget me, but at this moment, he has to live well. His survival is the most important thing."

They may not be able to discuss love, but they absolutely cannot let harm befall either of them.

Perhaps sensing Ji Yu’s determination, Gu Qixiao seemed particularly uneasy at this time.

He kept trying to wake up, but because his body lacked strength, he was unable to open his eyes.

He could only pray fervently in his heart, hoping that everything before him wouldn’t get worse. He still wished the person in his heart could stay by his side.

"Yu..."

Hearing his murmurs in his sleep, Ji Yu’s hand froze slightly, knowing that what was coming might be incredibly cruel, but there was no avoiding it.

"Gu Qixiao, I’m sorry. If you want to blame me, then hate me. I know how much pain you must feel in your heart, but this is the only way I can save you."

The doctor looked at the situation between the two, feeling somewhat speechless. Since the moment had arrived, he could only proceed to resolve things.

As he watched the medication being injected into Gu Qixiao’s skin, Gu Qixiao grew unnaturally quiet, even the furrow between his brows relaxing.

"So with this, he’ll forget me? Or will this drug truly resolve everything completely?"

"Of course. Actually, his biggest problem right now is being unable to forget you. Now that he can no longer remember you, there won’t be any obstacles left to hurt him."

The doctor looked at their expressions, feeling deeply regretful. But since things had reached this point, there were no other courses of action.

"Although the decision you made is indeed the right one, it’s incredibly cruel for him. I suggest you say something to him before proceeding."

Ji Yu shook her head. "I’m afraid something might go wrong if I do. I’ll wait until the antidote is ready, then I’ll talk to him."

The situation might seem complicated, but in reality, it’s just a period of time they won’t be able to see each other.

After everything was done, Ji Yu stole one final glance at Gu Qixiao, unable to bear leaving him. Yet, in the end, she left the room. She was very clear in her mind about what she needed to do now.

"Yu, sometimes your child is just too stubborn. Now that things have come to this, what’s your plan going forward?" Hu Jianyu clearly didn’t want to see his daughter get hurt further. After all, his daughter was still so fragile, and he knew this ordeal weighed heavily on her.

"Send him back home first. For now, we can’t see each other. Once he’s mostly recovered, we can sit down and talk this through properly."

Though her words sounded simple, everyone knew the trials they would face during this period of separation.

"Aren’t you worried that during this time he might develop feelings for someone new? Wouldn’t that hurt you even more? You might as well keep him here, and you can just avoid seeing him for now."

Hu Jianyu couldn’t help but feel protective over his daughter. Under such circumstances, his first concern was Ji Yu’s feelings.

Ji Yu didn’t really know what to say, probably because the situation right now was just too painful.

"Dad, I don’t mean anything else by this. I just want him to live happily. If forgetting me is the best outcome, then why should I continue clinging so desperately?"

Right now, the two of them simply couldn’t be together.

If a third person truly entered their relationship, it would mean there was no fate between them. If no third person came into the picture, it would signify that they still had a future together.

"If he were to like someone else during this time, it would probably just be destiny for me. After all, this is a decision I made, something I allowed."

Ji Yu had already come to terms with these matters, understanding that love cannot be treated as life itself.

"I trust you understand my intentions, Dad. My decision is all about considering our future."

Let this trial be a test for their marriage. If they could successfully get through it, they would still marry in the future.

"Of course I understand what you mean, but my heart aches for you. Why does my daughter always have to face such difficulties?"

Compared to trials like these, he would much rather see the two of them happy together, as that would bring far more comfort.

Ji Yu didn’t think of this as a terrible thing, just a challenge the two of them had to face together.

"Since this matter has already come to us, we’ll deal with it properly. I’m already working on finding others to research the antidote."

All she hoped for was that the outcome wouldn’t be disappointing. Of course, during this period of separation, there might be unforeseen events.

"When do you plan to send him back? His anesthesia probably hasn’t worn off yet."

"Once I see he’s safe enough, I’ll send him back. After all, no one can guarantee that forgetting me will make him any less miserable."

This final uncertainty was something she had to resolve. Otherwise, she couldn’t bring herself to send him home with a clear conscience.

"Ah, you silly girl. You really tug at my heartstrings."