Southern Archives: I Give Everything for You

After three cycles of reincarnation, Zhang Hailou finally proves the truth of one saying: You can change the landscape, but not a person's nature.

Without any memories of his previous life, every time around he still ends up losing Zhang Haixia.

In desperation, Zhang Hailou makes a deal with the Ultimate.

He switches places with his future self, hoping that his future self won't drag Zhang Haixia down and end up getting him killed.

Little Hailou looks up, eyes full of curiosity. "Godmother, we train so hard every day because we're going to become spies one day, right?"

Zhang Haiqi answers casually, "That's right. Why?"

Little Hailou tilts his head and presses on. "If we're going to be detectives, wouldn't we have to hide our true identities when we go on missions?"

Zhang Haiqi replies calmly, "Not necessarily. If you're skilled enough, you don't need to worry about that."

"Oh..." Little Hailou draws out the word, his eyes sparkling. "But in the stories I've read, assassins, detectives, and spies all have to keep an air of mystery! I was thinking I could wear women's clothes on missions one day."

Zhang Haiqi laughs helplessly. "I suppose there's nothing wrong with that, if it's what you want."

At once, Little Hailou throws an arm around the stunned Little Haixia beside him and beams triumphantly. "Xia Zai, did you hear that? Godmother agreed. I win! You have to wear women's clothes with me."

Little Haixia looks aggrieved and turns his eyes toward his master, who is laughing so hard she can barely breathe. "Godmother..."