Chapter 1899 Unless They Aren't in this World

"Chu Li."
"Yes?"
Little Star is not used to being treated too well by others, otherwise she always wants to repay them. She asks Chu Li, "Do you need to detoxify now?"
Chu Li asked her, "Didn't you say that my poison is not easy to cure and requires acupuncture?"
"Yes, and when I administer the needles, I cannot be disturbed. Your poisoning is too deep and will require a prolonged period of treatment."
"Then let's take it slow."
Chu Li put the towel aside and looked at her bare face through the oil lamp. The light cast a thin luster on her fair skin, giving it a jade-like gloss.
She has rosy lips, white teeth, an upward brow, and exudes an air of bamboo-like pride and self-confidence, as well as lively and tenacious energy like grass.
Although it was the same face, when he saw Su Xinger before, he didn't feel the same stunning feeling.
He paused for a moment before realizing that he hadn't finished his sentence. "You are now the consort of the Jing Prince. Although Chu Mohan has not restricted your movements outside the palace, it wouldn't be appropriate for you to be away for too long. Detoxification is a delicate process and cannot be interrupted. Wait until you have more time to spare after you have returned to the palace."
“……”
小星星蓦然看向他，“你怎么知道我和楚莫寒要和离？”
"I accidentally overheard your conversation," he said.
“……”
A wry smile flickered at the corner of Little Star's mouth, "Are you sure you just accidentally overheard it?"
Chu Li smiled and admitted, "Okay, it's not an accident, I intentionally eavesdropped."
“……”
He was so frank that Little Star didn't know what to say. She coughed lightly and lay down again. "I talked about the matter of separating from Chu Mohan today, but he didn't agree."
He heard it.
Chu Li's eyes darkened.
Little star proposed to use Su Yirou to heal her injuries, on the condition that Chu Mohan wrote a letter to Li, but Chu Mohan did not agree.
Su Yirou was his lifesaver, and he would do everything to save her life. Little Star proposed a condition, but he preferred to find another way to save Su Yirou's life rather than agreeing to write to Li.
Maybe even Chu Mohan didn't realize it, but he was definitely falling for her.
"Xingxing."
"Yes?"
He confirmed repeatedly, "It's been less than two months, you wouldn't have fallen for Chu Mohan, would you?"
"How is that possible? I don't have any masochistic tendencies."
“That's good.”
“……”
This sentence sounds a little strange.
Little Star suddenly turned her head and looked at him. "You've asked me this question twice, Chu Li... Do you like me?"
Without waiting for Chu Li's answer, she denied it repeatedly, "It's impossible, impossible. How could you like me? I understand now. You're afraid that I'll fall in love with Chu Mohan and refuse to leave him. It would be inconvenient for you to detoxify me then, right? Don't worry, I will definitely marry and leave. I was never meant to be the one to marry him, and I don't like that type of person anyway."
Chu Li raised an eyebrow. "So what type do you like?"
“……”
Xiao Xingxing didn't say anything.
Whether it was modern or ancient, she never even considered that question.
Think carefully.
Out of all the opposite sex she knew, if she was just talking about appearance...it seemed like the man in front of her just happened to fit her aesthetic.
卧蚕眉，丹凤眼。
When he smiles, there is a hint of wickedness in his eyes, and when he has no expression, his face is pale and he looks frail, making people have the urge to protect him, even though they know he is just pretending, he still evokes pity.
小星星盯着他的脸，半天没说话。
Chu Li's heart skipped a beat.
He asked her half-jokingly, "You don't like someone like me, do you?"
“……”
Little Star blinked and instinctively refuted, "No."
“……”
Chu Li's expression visibly softened, "So, what type do you like?"
"I haven't thought about it before."
"Well, think about it now."
Little Star looked up at the ceiling beam, thinking seriously for a moment. "First of all, they have to be good-looking. Our whole family doesn't have any ugly people, if I bring back an ugly one, my brother and sister will definitely make fun of me for having bad taste."
“……”
Chu Li didn't expect that her first criterion would be appearance.
You see,
For people like them, who are at the center of power, the first thing they consider is family background and moral character, followed by talent and temperament, and finally, appearance is the least important.
他忍不住问，“你们家择婿不讲究门当户对？”
“不讲。”
小星星白他一眼，“我爹娘才不像你们这里的父母这么迂腐呢，我们家只讲究两情相悦……只要是我们喜欢的，管他是王孙富贵还是贩夫走卒，我爹娘都不会反对。反正我们家有钱，我跟我哥哥姐姐都会赚钱，只要遵纪守法，足够一辈子生活无忧。”
“……”
Chuli was surprised, "So, are you saying that as long as you like someone, you can totally make money to support them?"
"What's wrong with that? Like my sister, her boyfriend... cough, fiancé, he's a doctor and doesn't earn a lot of money every month, but he treats my sister so well, taking care of her in every aspect of her life. They divide the responsibilities with one earning money to support the family and the other taking care of daily matters at home."
"Although they have different roles in the family, they both contribute to the household and understand and support each other, leading to a happy and sweet marriage. Who can say that this is not a good match?"
“……”
Chu Li's understanding was somewhat overturned.
Although he had not yet married, he also understood the typical relationship dynamic between married couples, where the man is in charge of the outside affairs and the woman takes care of things at home. He was surprised by what Little Star said, but he quickly accepted it with an open mind.
Only such a family can educate children like Little Star.
They don't care about status and only care about appearance, personality, and character...
Chu Li secretly felt fortunate.
Fortunately, he has a good appearance.
"But I don't plan to get married after I divorce,"
“……”
Chu Li's heart sank, "Why not?"
"I have to find a way to go back home." The longer she stayed, the lonelier she felt, "My parents, my uncle, and my brothers and sisters...they must be waiting for me to come back."
Chu Lishi looked at her deeply, "What if you can't go back?"
“……”
Little Star pulled her hair back angrily and glared at him, "Don't try to discourage me, I believe I will be able to go back."
Chu Li smiled at her and said, "Why don't you tell me your parents' names, where they live, and I have some people who might be able to help you find them."
Little Star's mood was low. "You won't be able to find them."
"How do you know if you don't try?" Chu Li's eyes darkened as he stared at her. "As long as they're alive in this world, even if they're at the ends of the earth, I can find them. Unless..."
"Unless what?"
Chu Li's smile faded. "Unless they are not in this world."
“……”