Though he knew they were likely already dead, what if there was a sliver of hope?
It wasn’t until a medical professional shook his head after a thorough examination that the truth sank in.
"He’s gone."
Lin Ran felt as if he’d been struck by lightning—was he really the one who had witnessed Wang Anjian’s tragedy with his own eyes?
When the ambulance drove away, the last person Wang Anjian had seen was Lin Ran… and a black cat.
After a moment’s thought, Lin Ran called Luo Yao to explain the situation before heading to the hospital himself. A brief inquiry revealed that Wang Anjian was undergoing tests.
Whether by sheer luck or fate, Wang Anjian hadn’t sustained life-threatening injuries—but it had been dangerously close.
Shrapnel from the shattered seat had pierced his body, stopping just two centimeters from a vital organ.
"If the truck had been lifted even a second later, the pressure would’ve killed him. That boy is incredibly lucky to have met a kind soul like you."
Lin Ran couldn’t muster a smile. Though Wang Anjian was physically unharmed, how deep would the emotional scars run?
By then, Granny Wang had been notified and was rushing to the hospital in grief.
Wang Anjian was placed in a ward for treatment. Lin Ran stepped inside, intending to see him one last time before leaving.
To his surprise, Wang Anjian was awake.
"Brother Lin Ran… where are my parents?" His voice was weak.
"They’re busy with something. Anjian, you need to be good here, okay…?"
Tears dripped silently down Wang Anjian’s cheeks. "Brother Lin Ran, don’t lie to me. I know… they’re never coming back for me, right?"
Lin Ran fell silent, letting the boy cry.
Maybe it wasn’t a bad thing—to let it all out.
"Anjian, your father was smiling when he left. He was happy because half of his wish came true."
Wang Anjian’s sobs paused. "What wish?"
"Your dad once told me he wanted you to grow up happy, for your grandma to live a long and healthy life, for your mom to always love him… and for you to survive."
"Even though they’re gone, your parents loved each other their whole lives. So, Anjian, can you help your dad fulfill the last two wishes? Grow up happy… and take care of your grandma. Be her little joy."
Wang Anjian stayed quiet for a long time before nodding firmly.
"Okay. I’ll help Dad look after Grandma. Brother Lin Ran… thank you for telling me about his wish. And thank you for saving me. I’ll never forget you."
Lin Ran’s heart ached. "Anjian, I’m about to lose my memory. It’ll take three years for me to remember again. Only then can I come back to you."
Wang Anjian didn’t fully understand but tried to.
"Brother Lin Ran, are you saying you’re sealing your memories and unlocking them later?"
"Something like that. I need to find my true self. There’s a sister who’s always loved me, but I hurt her. So, heaven is punishing me with three years of forgetting."
This time, Wang Anjian grasped it.
"I’ll tell her you love her."
Lin Ran smiled. "Good. When we get married, you’ll be our flower boy."
Wang Anjian nodded. "Deal. But… I’m sorry, I just—I can’t stop crying."
Lin Ran had thought the boy was calming down, but the tears returned in a sudden wave.
"Brother Lin Ran, I’m sorry. I can’t stop thinking about Mom and Dad. Every time I remember how Dad looked before he died, I cry. I’m not doing it on purpose, I swear… maybe my wounds just hurt too much…"
Lin Ran’s heart shattered. "Anjian, you’ve done nothing wrong. You can miss your dad whenever you want. But when you think of him, I hope you remember him happy."
Wang Anjian wiped his tears again. "Okay."
"Brother Lin Ran, don’t worry. Mom said I’m a man—I have to be strong. I’ll take care of Grandma."
In that moment, Lin Ran felt as if Wang Anjian had grown up overnight.
"Your mom was right. You’re amazing, Anjian." It wasn’t flattery—just pure admiration.
"Brother Lin Ran saved me. Dad said you repay kindness a hundredfold. Do you have a wish? While I’m taking care of Grandma, I can help you too."
How could a child be so wise?
Lin Ran’s eyes stung. "I don’t have any wishes. I just want to remember soon… so I can love the people who matter to me properly."
Wang Anjian recalled Lin Ran’s earlier words. "Brother, you said you love that sister—that you didn’t mean to hurt her, right?"
"Yeah."
"Then you’re a good person. I can find her and tell her you love her."
Lin Ran couldn’t let Wang Anjian approach Luo Yao.
Even if Luo Yao believed him, Wang Anjian was still a boy—a little one, but still male.
And Luo Yao despised men. What if she… eliminated him on the spot?
Lin Ran pulled out a photo and handed it to Wang Anjian.
"Write what you want to say to her here. Tell her one day I’ll love her. I’ll give it to her."
Wang Anjian took the photo, borrowed a pen from a nurse, and carefully wrote a few words.
Despite being barely seven, his handwriting was neat and graceful.
[One day, he will love you.]
Lin Ran froze when he read it.
Had he really used Wang Anjian’s hand to write this?
"Brother Lin Ran, give this to her. I know she’ll wait for you. And I’ll wait for you too."
Lin Ran took the photo, noticing the faint tear stains.
So that’s how it was.
Though the marks were light—Luo Yao must have cried over it too.
"Anjian, your grandma’s coming. I should go now."
"Goodbye, Brother Lin Ran."
As Lin Ran left the ward, he overheard doctors murmuring outside.
"That poor child… his parents just died, and now this diagnosis? We’ll have to break the news to his family when they arrive…"
Lin Ran sighed. Everything was unfolding exactly as it should.
Just then, he spotted Granny Wang rushing down the hall and quickly stepped aside.
This was for Wang Anjian to handle. He couldn’t bear to witness any more of this tragedy.
As he walked away, faint sobs drifted from the ward.
"I’m useless… I still can’t forget how Mom and Dad looked when they died…"
Wang Anjian cried quietly, careful not to disturb the nurses outside.
Lin Ran exhaled, realizing how much time had passed.
Returning to the estate, he left the black cat in the car and stepped out—only to run into Luo Yao.
"Yao, why are you still here?"
s the Eldest Princess, renowned for her cold and aloof detachment, became the most docile of lambs, obeying his every command without question. But when the final move was played on the chessboard, as Gu Chenghan seized everything and ascended on the verge of apotheosis, that very Princess suddenly embraced him from behind, her tone carrying a dependence never heard before: "Wait... you haven't yet... commanded me to love you forever." Gu Chenghan froze abruptly. She... hadn't been hypnotized?! ... [The Eldest Princess's Diary] [When my soul was extracted, becoming the sole spectator outside my own shell] [At first, there was overwhelming fury, until I saw] [How he used my sword to effortlessly shatter my inescapable doom] [How he wielded my authority to eradicate fatal conspiracies I had never even detected] [Like a deity, he rescued me from the deep mire I was trapped in] [If not for those annoying vixens, he and I would be a match made in heaven] [I think I am ill, gravely ill] [My deity should belong to me alone] ... "Hypnosis? Oh, it succeeded, my dear Master." "Only this time, it's my turn to hypnotize you."
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
Explosive Plot Song Gua crossed over into another world, bringing along a whole crew of his doppelgangers—all of them mischief-makers. This was a world where everyone could choose a class. Song Gua became a "Bondweaver," capable of borrowing power, while his doppelgangers took on a wide variety of classes, covering just about everything. The number of doppelgangers grew day by day, each one a talented individual with a charming way of speaking. Under Song Gua's brilliant leadership, they would "greet" each other daily and engage in friendly "sparring," pulling off one major scheme after another on Earth. Sometimes they were bandits—stealing bosses, plundering mines, snatching resources. Sometimes they were saviors—descending like divine warriors to face world bosses threatening to massacre cities. Sometimes they even went undercover, infiltrating various major factions to stir up trouble from within, keeping their enemies constantly on edge. To prevent their doppelganger abilities from being exposed, Song Gua made them wear masks with mahjong tile patterns and don Taoist robes in various colors. "Remember, in front of outsiders, call me 'The Dice.'" "Got it! Boss!" "Not 'Boss'—it's 'The Dice.' Think about the vibe, pay attention to the vibe." "Yes! Boss!" "For crying out loud..." From then on, whenever they appeared, they would have their own theme song playing: ~Hey~ paying respects at the mountain stronghold at night~ whose arm is draped over whose shoulder~ gather your courage and follow along...
