"To be honest, given my status and position, this is the first time in my life I've been rejected so decisively and so harshly."

"It was like a bucket of cold water being poured over my head."

At this point, Shang Xiaosong chuckled self-deprecatingly: "Perhaps people need to experience some setbacks to grow. Your rejection caught me off guard, but it also calmed my overheated mind."

"Afterwards, because I really couldn't figure out the reason, I even asked Sister Zhang for advice."

Su Daji looked at Zhang Lijuan in the direction of the voice.

Zhang Lijuan nodded slightly to her, indicating that what Shang Xiaosong said was true.

Unperturbed by Su Daji's actions, Shang Xiaosong continued gently, "After Sister Zhang said that what you were looking for might not be a person in a specific sense, I had this vague idea in my mind."

"But the real confirmation and implementation of this idea will only come in the next two years, when I see you working hard and striving all the way, and when you see that genuine smile and the unprecedented brilliance in your eyes when you face the cheers of the audience."

"At that time, I was certain that perhaps the person you were looking for had always been right beside you."

Without commenting on Shang Xiaosong's words, Su Daji simply lowered her head slightly and listened quietly without saying a word.

"If I really have to say why..." Having long been accustomed to the high spirits of Su Daji, Shang Xiaosong felt a pang of heartache seeing such a stunning beauty with such a gloomy expression.

Trying to ease the tension, he told a joke: "If I really have to say, it's probably because I really am the reincarnation of King Zhou. In my previous life, I was cursed in history for many, many years. Because we shared the same fate, I understand the thoughts of this former beloved concubine the most."

Knowing that Shang Xiaosong was just joking, Su Daji did not laugh. Instead, she calmly raised her head and looked at Shang Xiaosong.

"Mr. Shang, thank you."

Sensing Su Daji's seriousness, Shang Xiaosong paused slightly before shaking his head and saying, "If you're referring to the filming of this video and the set design, then it's really unnecessary. I didn't spend much effort on it..."

Su Daji interrupted him, saying, "I'm referring to the effort you've put into me."

If one hadn't truly put in the effort, why would they have kept this matter in mind for two years, silently trying to find out the truth, and thoughtfully preparing for all of this today?

Somewhat surprised by Su Daji's seriousness, Shang Xiaosong smiled gently and said, "Miss Su, according to what's said online, with eyebrows like yours, you should always have the privilege of having others put in effort for you, shouldn't you?"

Unexpectedly, Shang Xiaosong would also make such an internet joke. Su Daji smiled helplessly before gently saying, "But I'm sorry, Mr. Shang, I have no way to repay your kindness."

Sensing the farewell in Su Daji's words, Shang Xiaosong sighed softly, even though he had expected it: "Are you leaving now?"

"Yes." Su Daji answered crisply, a slight smile on her lips, her tone calm and serene like never before, "...After being immersed in this long purgatory of time and space for thousands of years, I have longed for this day for far too long, and I cannot endure even a second longer."

Unexpectedly, this gathering turned out to be a farewell. Shang Xiaosong remained silent for a moment before murmuring, "...After this departure, I probably won't be able to say goodbye to you."