You Owe Me, My Love novel Chapter 129

Bai Rong couldn’t fall asleep and ended up watching videos throughout the night.

The programs she watched ranged from Chow Xingxing’s film Journey, to all sorts of comedic reality shows, and lastly, a movie titled Hua Mulan.

Hua Mulan had experienced all sorts of battles and lost many friends during the twelve years she spent on the battlefield.

She had fought side by side with prince Wen Tai and won the war, but Wen Tai ended up marrying Princess Rouran for the sake of peace and became a king, while Hua Mulan spent the rest of her life being single.

She felt her heart hurt even more as she finished the movie, and stared off into space as she sat on her bed.

She was thinking about her future and the things she should do and wondered how nice it would be if she could forget everything and start over.

In the morning, Bai Rong looked at the dark circles on her eyes as she was brushing her teeth.

She tried her best to forget everything that had happened last night as life had to go on and she had things that she needed to do.

She applied some makeup to cover the dark circles around her eyes as well as some lip gloss to brighten up her appearance.

Everyone seemed especially lazy at work after their reunion dinner the night before.

Bai Rong continued to sort through the letters and documents to keep herself busy so that she would not have time to feel sad.

At 10 a.m., the director came looking for Bai Rong with a serious look on his face, “Bai Rong, there’s someone here to see you.”

“Who is it?” Bai Rong figured it was someone important, judging from the expression on the director’s face.

She couldn’t think of anyone who would be looking for her, and followed the director to his office.

There was an emotionless man standing at the door and Bai Rong could tell that he was a soldier.

She wondered if Gu Mingchen’s parents had found out about her encounter with him in the garden last night, as she pushed the door open and went in nervously.

Gu Mingchen was seated in the director’s chair with an upright posture and a stern look in his eyes that seemed to penetrate her soul.

Bai Rong was confused as to why Gu Mingchen would look for her.

“It’s you?” Gu Mingchen was equally confused.

Bai Rong clenched her fists nervously and lowered her gaze as she tried to calm herself down, “Did you need something from me, Chief?”

“I was having dinner with an old comrade of mine last night, and he mentioned your name.” Gu Mingchen said coldly.

She figured it was probably the director from the armed forces unit.

“What did he say?” Bai Rong asked.

“He asked about the status of the matter which I was handling previously and if you had tried contacting me. He also told me that he found it strange that you are still at the prosecutor’s office. Have I ever tasked you with anything?” Gu Mingchen asked with a confused look on his face.

Bai Rong felt that this was the best chance for Zhou Min and the others to return to their unit.

They would probably be gone from her life after she told him about it, but she couldn’t be so selfish.

“There was a solo mission that you led. The files of several Special Forces members were deleted in order to assist you in carrying out the secret mission, but you’ve forgotten about it since you lost your memories.”

“I had a solo mission?” Gu Mingchen frowned as he stared at Bai Rong.

“Although you have lost your memories, you have a secret archive where you can find all their data and files.” Bai Rong continued.

“How about you? Were you sent by me as well?” There was a hint of confusion in Gu Mingchen’s eyes.

“No.” Bai Rong felt her heart ache, “We’ve met a couple of times, and you let me participate because you thought I was more suited for a supportive role. I am not from your military base.”

“Where are those soldiers now?” Gu Mingchen asked sternly.

“You probably wouldn’t believe me if I told you, so it’s best if you look them up in your archive. They are still waiting for you to take them back in.” Bai Rong’s eyes teared up a little as she shifted her gaze down to hide her sadness.

What is the meaning of life?

I have worked so hard but got nothing in return. I might as well not do anything if sadness and despair are all that awaits me.

After Bai Rong left the director’s office, Zhou Min dragged Bai Rong to the courtyard behind the prosecutor’s office and kept her volume low as she asked, “Bai Rong, was it Chief who came to see you today?”

“Yes, it was Gu Mingchen.”

“Did you tell him about us?” Zhou Min gripped her hand anxiously.

“I did and he will go look it up in his archive. He should be contacting you guys soon.” Bai Rong looked longingly at Zhou Min.

The latter let out a smile, “That’s great! We can finally return to our unit! Luckily we didn’t give up!”

Bai Rong felt her eyes tear up again, “Zhou Min, what do you think is the relationship between Gu Mingchen and I?”

Zhou Min paused and said, “You’re a couple, right?”

Tears flowed from Bai Rong’s eyes as she remembered the lyrics to a song that went, I have loved you, so I feel sad when I think about it.

Gu Mingchen’s gaze had felt cold and distant, and she held no place whatsoever in his heart.

Gu Mingchen’s career was developing very well without her being a distraction around him.

Telling him about their past would only cause him trouble, so she had decided to let go completely.

She didn’t want sympathy nor compensation from him.

“Zhou Min, I want you to remember now that Gu Mingchen and I are no longer a couple. We just had some encounters before and participated in some missions together. That’s all.” Bai Rong said.

Zhou Min observed Bai Rong’s teary eyes, “Chief may have forgotten about you, but he’ll fall in love with you again if you give yourself a chance. Don’t give up just yet.” Zhou Min comforted her.

“He’s better off forgetting about me. We were never meant to be together to begin with anyway, so this counts as a form of release for me as well. Just tell him what I said if he ever asks you about me. I think he will contact you guys soon as your data will be in the archives. He might even have you transferred away. Even if he doesn’t, he probably wouldn’t let you follow me around anymore either. I’ll treat all of you to a meal tonight as a reunion dinner as well as to celebrate your chance at returning to your unit.” Bai Rong said calmly in order to hide her sadness.

Zhou Min was a little upset, “What will you do after we leave?”

“Ignorant people are fearless and tend to say crazy things. I used to think that my life would take a huge turn for the better after cracking this huge case on the village massacre. However, living a lifestyle surrounded by danger and yet being able to always turn the situation in one’s favor is something that only exists in novels and television.

I’ve taken things I shouldn’t have, and messed with those I couldn’t afford to. This has proven that it’s pointless to dream big if one doesn’t have the capabilities to live up to it. I will return to my life and do what I can. Don’t worry, everyone has their own life to live.” Bai Rong said calmly with a look of darkness in her eyes that seemed to cut off the rest of the world.