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"Which bus did you take? Which stop did you get off at?" Ruan Mumu asked curiously.

Qiao Tinghao scratched his head and recalled carefully before saying, "Bus No. 3. I got off at the intersection of Xinding and Minle Road. The little girl seemed to be in a hurry. She left in a hurry after getting off the bus. Looking at the bag she was carrying, it seemed like she was rushing to her tutoring class. She looked like a high school student. I only remember that she had waist-length hair, but now I can't remember what she looked like."

Qiao Tinghao remembered the events of that day very clearly, but so much time had passed that he could no longer recall the girl's appearance. However, he vividly remembered the girl's silhouette and her hurried footsteps as she left.

Upon hearing this, Ruan Mumu was startled. This experience seemed somewhat familiar. She suddenly remembered that she had encountered a similar situation in her senior year of high school, and exclaimed in surprise, "I think I met a boy like that in my senior year of high school. Could that be you?"

Her tone was full of doubt and surprise, as if she found the coincidence incredible.

Qiao Tinghao was overjoyed. Although he couldn't be sure if Ruan Mumu was the girl from back then, he was still happy with the result if it really was Ruan Mumu.

"Were you wearing a blue shirt that day?" Ruan Mumu wanted to confirm again.

"You were wearing a blue T-shirt that day, like a school uniform, right?" Qiao Tinghao asked.

"It's really you!"

"It's really you!"

The two said the same thing in unison.

“I couldn’t pay you back then, and I still can’t pay you back now that I’m here. Back then I couldn’t find you, and now I don’t have the money to pay you back.” After saying this, Qiao Tinghao suddenly laughed, a hearty and cheerful laugh, as warm as sunlight breaking through the clouds and falling on the earth. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and his eyes sparkled with a bright light, as dazzling as stars.

"So you've come all this way to repay a debt of gratitude?" Ruan Mumu asked jokingly, her voice tinged with a hint of mockery.

Qiao Tinghao chuckled and replied, "Hahaha... Girl, don't you think this is fate?"

He looked at her smile, which was like spring flowers in full bloom, delicate and vibrant, full of life and energy.

“Then you have no regrets,” Ruan Mumu said, her tone light and cheerful.

Qiao Tinghao asked with a grin, "What's your regret, little girl?" His eyes revealed curiosity and anticipation, as if he wanted to know more about her story.

Ruan Mumu was also asking herself, "What is my regret?" Her thoughts drifted back to the past, recalling those feelings that had never been expressed. However, at this moment, she was caught in a dilemma.

In this ancient world, even at the age of thirteen, one is still considered an immature child. How would he perceive it if one truly expressed their inner feelings?

What if he has no feelings for her at all? How will they get along in the future? After all, they live under the same roof and see each other all the time. That kind of awkward situation is really unbearable.

"You really want to know?" Like most women in the military, Ruan Mumu was straightforward and outspoken, unable to keep secrets. She looked up at Qiao Tinghao and asked with a determined gaze.

"Okay, tell me." Qiao Tinghao nodded gently. He really wanted to know what the girl was thinking and what regrets she had.

"Tell me, as long as it's within my power, I'll definitely find a way to make sure you have no regrets," Qiao Tinghao said confidently, hoping to help Ruan Mumu realize her past wish.

Ruan Mumu felt a warmth in her heart after hearing Qiao Tinghao's words. She took a deep breath and then slowly said, "I said my regret back then was not confessing my feelings to a boy."

After saying this, a shy blush rose on Ruan Mumu's face. Qiao Tinghao looked at her, a complex emotion welling up inside him.

"Do you think I would have succeeded if I had really had the courage to confess back then?" Ruan Mumu asked softly, her eyes filled with anticipation and unease.

Qiao Tinghao was silent for a moment, then answered seriously, "The girl is so beautiful, smart and cute. As long as that man is a normal person, he definitely won't refuse you." His tone was firm and sincere, as if he was giving Ruan Mumu encouragement and support.

A hint of emotion flashed in Ruan Mumu's eyes upon hearing Qiao Tinghao's words. She glanced at Qiao Tinghao gratefully, then smiled softly.

"Thank you, brother," Ruan Mumu said softly, her voice filled with gratitude.

"Girl, why are you thanking me?" Qiao Tinghao asked, somewhat puzzled.

Ruan Mumu took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and slowly stood up, walking to Qiao Tinghao. She gently took his hand, helping him to his feet, then gazed intently at him, her eyes flashing with determination and resolve, as if she had made a crucial decision. She lowered her head slightly, her voice soft yet firm as she said, “Tinghao, although you are no longer the person I first knew, I once secretly vowed that if you could truly look me in the eye, I would confess my feelings to you without hesitation. Today, to avoid any regrets, I must bravely tell you about my past feelings for you. Perhaps we are destined to be just siblings in this life, but this feeling originates from my past life. I want to ask on behalf of the Qiao Tinghao of my past life: Qiao Tinghao, are you willing to be my support?”

Qiao Tinghao never dreamed that this would happen; he was actually confessed to by Ruan Mumu!

This news shocked him, and filled him with surprise and emotion.

In his past life, he always kept a door open in his heart for the girl who had helped him, always hoping to find her one day and repay her kindness and selflessness. However, he never expected that the girl was actually Ruan Mumu, and even more surprisingly, the person Ruan Mumu loved was himself.

All of this was like an unexpected surprise to him, making him feel incredibly excited and thrilled.

Qiao Tinghao held Ruan Mumu's hand tightly, his eyes filled with determination and resolve. He looked deeply into her eyes, as if trying to convey all his emotions to her. His voice was deep and powerful, carrying an undeniable seriousness and commitment.

"Girl, if one day my family comes looking for us and proves that we are not real siblings, I will never let you down." Qiao Tinghao's tone was firm.

He continued, “The situation is quite complicated right now, and we’re still young here. But please believe me, no matter when or where, I will cherish you as my own life, and I will always stand behind you, giving you meticulous care and protection.” His gaze was gentle and affectionate, as if it could penetrate Ruan Mumu’s heart.

As Ruan Mumu listened to Qiao Tinghao's words, a feeling of warmth and gratitude welled up in her heart. She knew that although they faced many uncertainties and difficulties, she was willing to believe in him, wait for that day to come, and look forward to a bright future.