Rebirth: Once Again With You

"You did?!" Li Caiyi exclaimed in surprise.

Dai Shenqiang felt that Li Caiyi's reaction was a bit over the top, almost comical, but he covered the shock with laughter.

Meanwhile, Li Caiyi's heart skipped a beat. "Th-then, do you also like peppermint scent?"

"I have never thought about it so seriously before, but if I have to choose, then yes. I like mint candies and mint colors, too."

Li Caiyi calmed herself down. The last two questioning sessions ended with failure because she could not control her excitement. This time, she should tread more carefully.

"Actually, I have been searching for a person. This person helped me a lot before, but I only knew his name." Li Caiyi scrutinized his face closely. "His name is Shen Qiang."

The hand that had been busy scooping out ice cream stopped. Dai Shenqiang was expressionless for a second, but later, he had a knowing smile on his face.

"I see, so that's why. I assumed you also saved me because you think I was the person you were looking for?"

Li Caiyi pursed her lips. She had heard about Dai Shenqiang's condition, and she was relieved she decided to step in before his injuries got worse. However, had those burly men not mentioned Shen Qiang's name, she did not know whether she could muster the same courage for a complete stranger.

Humans were selfish creatures, and Li Caiyi was no exception.

"That's right," Li Caiyi calmly replied.

Dai Shenqiang smiled. "Don't make a face like that. If our position were switched, I would also do the same as you."

"What kind of face did I make?"

"You looked like you felt guilty about it, even though there is no reason for you to feel like that. I was very thankful you had saved me back there." Dai Shenqiang raised his right hand slightly. "I don't know how I will live if I lose my right hand. I won't be able to draw anymore, and that is equal to killing me."

Li Caiyi's gaze fell to the drawing on top of the bedside table. She saw him draw with his left hand earlier, and now she looked at it; he was pretty good with it. Although the scratch was messy and crooked, she could still discern a view of the hospital's garden from it. He must have used the view outside the window as a reference.

"Your drawing is so good." Li Caiyi sincerely praised it.

"Ah, that? That one was just a child scribble."

"The scribble made by your left hand is still better than my drawing with my dominant hand, though. The only thing I can draw well is a mountain with the sun on top."

Dai Shenqiang chuckled. "That's nice. I want to see it if I can."

"No way. I'm not the type of person who likes to humiliate myself."

"I don't think a drawing made by a pretty girl like you can be that bad. Show me next time, will you?" Dai Shenqiang said while propping his chin with his left hand. His eyes twinkled charmingly.

Li Caiyi's mouth hung open at how smooth his line was. He didn't even flinch or be embarrassed by it.

Her Shen Qiang was also very natural at flirting. It was as if he had a lot of experience with women, despite his clumsiness.

Fueled by this new information, Li Caiyi asked him. "Shenqiang, can you cook?"

"Hmm, well, I never tried it before, so I would not know if I can do it or not. I think it's a pretty boring activity, though."

Li Caiyi's heart was beating faster with anticipation. Her Shen Qiang also found cooking a hassle; that was why he stocked up piles of canned food in his fridge!

"Th-then, do you like mooncakes?"

There was a massive change in Dai Shenqiang's face when Li Caiyi mentioned that. He tried to cover it by replying cheerfully, but the frown on his face gave it away. "I don't like them very much."

Li Caiyi had always been looking forward to meeting Shen Qiang again, and why did she feel like the boy in front of him became more and more like him? Was this because he was the one, or was it just wishful thinking on her part?

"Then, if you have an apartment, what kind of style do you prefer? A simple style?"

Dai Shenqiang chuckled. "Your questions had a unique variety to them, and I like it. As for your question, I don't really have any preference. What's important is that I have a roof above me and a bed under me. Oh, and a bathroom. I did not care that much about the interior."

"What color do you like the most?"

"I like all colors. As an artist, I think every color has its own charms. If I have to choose, I will choose a green mint color, though."

Li Caiyi thought deeply. He did not say he disliked black and white color, and preference like this could easily change when you got older.

What should she do? The more she asked, the more she felt that Dai Shenqiang was her Shen Qiang.

"Shenqiang, do you have a girlfriend or someone you like? Ah, please don't get offended. I'm just asking casually."

His eyes glinted mischievously. "Why? Does your Shen Qiang say he has someone he likes already? That's rough."

"Just answer my question."

"Hmm, not at the moment. I am just a boy who likes to draw and has a huge family debt. I don't have any luxury to like, much less dating someone right now."

Li Caiyi subconsciously heaved a sigh of relief. If Dai Shenqiang was indeed the one she was looking for, then he probably had not met his beloved during this time. That means she still got a chance!

Li Caiyi took a deep breath. "This will be my last question. Do you remember me?"

"Come again?"

"I'm asking you if you remember ever meeting me somewhere before?"

Li Caiyi did not know if Shen Qiang had his previous life memory like her. She did not want to think about the possibility of being forgotten by him, but what if that was the truth?

Dai Shenqiang stared at Li Caiyi deeply before a simple smile appeared on his face.

"Are you asking that because you don't remember? Or because you remember, but you want to test me?"

Ba-thump.

Li Caiyi's heart felt like it was sinking to her feet. When the moment of the truth was almost in front of your eyes, was it natural to feel afraid of it?

"S-Shenqiang, what are—"

"Li Caiyi, I remember you."