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It was at a friend's wedding banquet that Qing He first met Hui Nai.
The venue was bustling with guests, filled with many unfamiliar faces, and he felt the need to engage in polite small talk.
Qing He found it difficult to adapt to the lively atmosphere and had even considered leaving early.
However, his attention was drawn to a figure by the window, holding a glass of red wine. She resembled a graceful swan by the water, elegant yet solitary, and even the shadows cast upon her exuded an unusual beauty.
From that moment on, Qing He found himself unable to move away.
Thus began their acquaintance.
As they conversed, they discovered that their personalities were surprisingly compatible. Especially when Hui Nai learned about Qing He’s profession: “You’re a psychologist? What a fascinating career! Doctors usually only tend to the physical wounds of patients but can’t prevent tragedies like suicides. Psychologists, on the other hand, can address these issues. That’s something I’ve always admired!”
Hui Nai’s innocent gaze made Qing He feel a sudden jolt of nervousness. “It’s not as magical as you think. Please don’t exaggerate our abilities. There are many times when we encounter problems we can’t solve.”
The more Qing He learned about Hui Nai’s amnesia, the more he realized her description was entirely accurate—she had completely forgotten everything that happened that day. Those twenty-four hours were a blank slate for her. She couldn’t recall anything she had done; it was as if she had erased it all from her memory. Such cases were indeed rare.
Initially, he employed some simple measures, using guided recollection. Doctor Qing He gradually prompted her with familiar details from Hui Nai's daily life to help retrieve those lost memories.
Hui Nai was fully cooperative at first. However, as time went on, she began to feel that these efforts were futile and eventually made a straightforward request: “Qing He, let’s try hypnosis. I’ve heard that when people are in a hypnotic state, they can unlock their potential and accomplish things they normally wouldn’t be able to do. It can also help in various other aspects, including memory recovery. So I think hypnosis might help me remember those things.”
The doctor simply looked at her and softly asked, “Hui Nai, are you sure this is the only way?”
Hui Nai insisted on undergoing hypnosis for her own reasons: “Recently, in an effort to recover my memories, I’ve researched many things. To my surprise, I made an unexpected discovery.
“The doctor said Ryoji died of a sudden heart attack, but I never knew he had such a condition. Qing He also met Ryoji; he seemed perfectly healthy, not at all like someone who was ill. Ryoji’s mother confirmed this as well.
Moreover, Qing He told me that when Ryoji passed away, I was in a deep sleep and completely unaware of it.
How could that be? Ryoji died around two in the morning, and I only discovered his death at eight when I called the doctor—there was a gap of about six hours. A normal body undergoes a gradual cooling and stiffening process after death. Within those six hours, that should have occurred. How could I, sleeping beside him, have noticed nothing at all?
Additionally, prior to Ryoji's death, due to my nervous exhaustion, I hadn’t been able to sleep well for a long time. Qing He knows this too. So how could I suddenly sleep so soundly that night?
Adding to this is my sudden amnesia; the only thing I’ve forgotten is what happened that night. Doesn’t Qing He find it suspicious that there are so many coincidences? I’m starting to believe that my amnesia isn’t just due to the grief over Ryoji’s death. There must be some other reason or conspiracy behind it.
I absolutely refuse to believe that Ryoji’s death was a normal accident. It must have been murder!”
“If it was murder, then why were you unharmed while lying next to him?” Qing He calmly posed the question.
“I can’t answer that. After all, it’s just a conjecture without any evidence at this point. Ryoji’s death has already been ruled an accident. The only way to uncover the truth is through my memories of that night. And only you, Qing He, can help me with this.”
Hui Nai bowed her head and solemnly bowed to Qing He. The intense pain she initially felt had faded; now Hui Nai was remarkably composed and calm, with no trace of sadness on her face.
Qing He noticed how unfamiliar Hui Nai seemed before him.
The face that once bore the marks of deep, hopeless love now appeared hollow and devoid of expression.
But deep down, she must be filled with hatred.
As she investigated step by step, she suddenly uncovered another truth hidden behind Ryoji's death. It was remarkable that she could remain so calm, given her usual fragility.
The only thing that could support her was the unresolved love she felt for Ryoji.
She would not rest until the truth was uncovered.
Doctor Qinghe understood Hui Nai all too well.
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