Life, if only like the first encounter.
Using this line of poetry to describe the current state between the two could not be more appropriate. Eight years have passed, turning the once side-by-side pair into strangers. No one could have anticipated the outcome, and how wonderful it would be to retain the feelings of their initial encounter—free from entanglements, carefree. Yet, life is often fraught with such regrets and twists.
When Chen Yuxin heard this response, her already crumbling demeanor finally began to show signs of improvement. Her frown slowly relaxed, and with a bitter laugh, she let go of Ye Shikai's shoulders.
"Xin, I still have matters to deal with, you... take good care of yourself." Ye Shikai said softly, glancing up at Chen Yuxin's expression. Seeing she wasn't going to explode, he carefully left the conference room.
After a long time.
