The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

"You say you're a maid by my mother's side. Although I've only recovered part of my memory, I still remember the maids by her side. Which one are you?"

Previously, Tang Rao didn't care at all about the maids beside Fang Fang. Those were Fang Fang's people, and she'd never touch them. But now, Fang Fang has no idea who her maids are after reincarnation, and Tang Rao certainly doesn't know either. If someone is pretending, who can distinguish between truth and falsehood?

"Qin Se."

Chen Jingyi quickly said her former name with a calm expression, not at all like someone lying.

Tang Rao, with his memories, only had to think back slightly before he remembered—there was indeed such a person.

"You want to marry me? Is your purpose to save my mother?"

Qin Se's temperament is relatively cold; it was before and still aligns with Chen Jingyi's current personality. This point somewhat eased Tang Rao's doubts.

"Yes, the madam has been kind to me as if a mountain, I must save her."

Thankfully, Qin Se showed some conscience, coinciding with what Tang Rao had in mind.

"But there's still a question you haven't answered. You said you remember who you are, but I heard from my father that anyone punished by the Heavenly Dao and reincarnated would forget everything, and I'm no exception. Why do you remember everything?"

Why is she the special one? Tang Rao, such an exceptional person, still has parts of his memory missing.

"That's because..."

Chen Jingyi paused before continuing, "That's because I'm different from you. The one you offended was the Heavenly Dao. We were merely collateral. The Heavenly Dao doesn't care whether we live or die or seek revenge. But you, it cares more about if you remember its weaknesses, threatening its status and even its life."

Wow, does she have to be so blunt? Tang Rao knows to consider others' feelings and speak more tactfully. Yet she just says everything, whether it should be said or not.

Those words feel like stabs to the heart, Tang Rao's heart.

"Fine, I admit you're right. Now, you're the only one among the five maids to recover your memory. The other four have no idea about this. Also, I've identified not even four people yet—Bei Lin from North Island, you from East Island, Wang Han from West Island, I don't know who's from Central Island, and I haven't visited South Island yet. This mission is far from completion. To save my mom, I might have to wait until I'm old."

Tang Rao contemplates saving Fang Fang on one hand and defeating the Heavenly Dao on the other. No matter which side he prioritizes, both are equally important. However, for Tang Rao, taking on both sides meant stretching his resources thin.

"Actually, maybe not. You almost defeated the Heavenly Dao before. You've fought it before, which proves you're not as bad as you think, even better than others. Then why were you confident before, but now hesitant? If the Heavenly Dao isn't as formidable as it was back then, and you're in your youth, defeating it should be easier than anything."

Even Chen Jingyi's encouragement didn't help. Everything about Tang Rao's past confrontations with the Heavenly Dao has been forgotten. The Heavenly Dao took part of his memory and trapped him in reincarnation for eternity.

What does this mean? It means that even knowing how formidable he once was, how handsome he was when he faced the Heavenly Dao, thinking about it makes him uncomfortable. The more he remembers his past glory, the more he despises his current fall.

"Forget it. I know my limits well enough. Setting a high goal without completing it and meeting an untimely end doesn't help."

Haha.

Knowing one's limits, yet spoken by Tang Rao, is quite unexpected.

"Why are you laughing?"

Tang Rao being mocked by a woman? If he doesn't find a way to redeem himself, he's not a normal man!

"I'm laughing because you actually understand self-awareness, knowing fighting the Heavenly Dao isn't a short-term endeavor, knowing you won't pursue instant benefits, and finally understanding your current position."

Chen Jingyi dares to lecture Tang Rao?

"You're lecturing me?"

With his volatile temper, he's always the one giving lessons, and nobody dares to preach to him—yet everything is inverted.

"Oh, I wouldn't dare. Just speaking frankly. Won't you get angry over some honest words?"

"You certainly think highly of yourself. I can handle hurtful remarks. But you, marrying someone you don't like for the sake of your benefactor, that's the real pity, isn't it?"

Chen Jingyi challenges Tang Rao, and Tang Rao must say something to upset her. Otherwise, he won't feel fair at heart.

"That's where you're wrong again. I've waited long for this opportunity. Previously, I didn't know you were the madam's son, so I didn't join you. Now knowing you're her son gives me a reason to persuade myself. Back then in the Tang Family, I fantasized about marrying you one day, and now my dream has come true, so I've agreed. You shouldn't be opposed, right?"

What?

Tang Rao feels like a big question mark is hanging over him. He can't figure out what sin he committed to meet all these peculiar situations and strange women.

"I have no choice. If given a choice, I'd definitely refuse you. But now, I need you, so I'll have to agree for now."

A woman delivers herself, and for other men, there's no reason to refuse. But this person is different. He likes women but doesn't like to casually engage with them. Furthermore, he dislikes the trouble and complications that come with being with a woman. Having fewer women around was manageable. Previously, it wasn't an issue to play and keep them. But it's different now. As time goes on, Tang Rao understands one truth: there are millions of types of women—pure, kawaii, or alluring—and it's impossible for him to experience every type or gather them all.

For the first time, he openly tells a woman their marriage has nothing to do with love, driven purely by 'interest.'

"I understand your thinking, so I never imagined we'd start a relationship from our emotions. I only wish to be with you. If I need to give a reason, let it be my duty to save the madam. Is that enough for you to believe me?"

Yes, it's enough.

"Then I think we can try to get along, but remember, I'm with you for my mom, and you're with me for your madam."

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