Duan Ye's words brought back a flood of memories for Nanxing.

They were truly childhood sweethearts, born around the same time and sharing the same birthday.

They went to kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school together, and didn't separate until college...

Over the years, the words Duan Ye said to her most often were: Nanxing, come with me, let's go home together.

Nanxing lowered her head and followed closely behind Duan Ye, her face wet with cold rain and hot tears streaming down her cheeks.

However, Duan Ye did not notice, but even if he did, he would not be able to react in any way.

This was the first time they had ever been so quiet together.

It wasn't until they were almost out of Nanshan that Nanxing called out, "Duan Ye..."

Her voice was still hoarse, almost inaudible with the sound of rain, and Nanxing hadn't even held out hope that Duan Ye could hear it.

However, Duan Ye stopped in his tracks.

Nanxing looked up at Duan Ye's back with some surprise.

They were only a meter apart; she could easily reach out and touch him, but Nanxing felt as if they were separated by a vast distance.

Duan Ye didn't know why he stopped, but he seemed to hear Nan Xing calling him, so he stopped involuntarily.

But will Nanxing really call him?

Duan Ye smiled helplessly. He had imagined this countless times before.

Habits are really hard to break...

Duan Ye didn't turn around, but continued walking forward. However, after taking only two steps, he clearly heard the words: "Duan Ye..."

Duan Ye's back stiffened as he turned around and looked at the face he had longed for countless times before.

Nanxing was dazzling; even now, soaked to the bone, her beautiful face was flawless.

But there was pain in his eyes.

This was the first time Nanxing had such emotions when facing him directly.

Duan Ye asked her, "What's wrong? Are you hurt anywhere?"

Nanxing took a deep breath, her heart filled with unspoken thoughts, but she could only utter one sentence: "Thank you."

Duan Ye said, "You're welcome, it's my pleasure."

Nanxing's lips trembled, and she couldn't speak.

Duan Ye just smiled and said, "My mom treats you like her own daughter. If anything happens to you, wouldn't she beat me to death?"

Nanxing remained silent, which made Duan Ye feel a little awkward.

"Nanxing, don't overthink it. I was able to get here in time because Henglun Group is your client, and coincidentally, my wife is the person in charge."

Nanxing's heart was pierced with pain.

However, Duan Ye was unaware of this, so he wouldn't let her go.

He said, "I'm doing this for my wife, nothing else."

"Go home, Nanxing."

Duan Ye turned around and continued forward.

Perhaps it was because of the rain that Nanxing lost her mind.

The moment Duan Ye lifted his foot, she threw away her umbrella and rushed over, hugging Duan Ye's waist from behind.

Duan Ye's expression suddenly changed.

Nanxing himself found it unbelievable.

If this scene were captured by someone with malicious intent, the consequences... are simply unimaginable.

Therefore, Duan Ye reacted almost immediately, grabbing Nan Xing's hand, prying it open, taking two steps back, and looking somewhat surprised: "Nan Xing, are you crazy?"

Nanxing finally came to her senses, but couldn't help but laugh bitterly: "Yeah, I really went crazy..."

Seeing Nanxing's pained expression, Duan Ye couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy, and his tone softened as he said, "Don't get soaked in the rain here. Let's talk about it when we get back."

As he spoke, Duan Ye walked over to pick up the umbrella.

Nanxing clearly already has a cold, otherwise her voice wouldn't be so hoarse. If she stays like this any longer, it will probably get worse.

However, as they passed each other, Nanxing grabbed his hand: "Duan Ye, I like you."

Duan Ye didn't expect Nan Xing to actually say such a thing.

But he also understood that at this moment, it was because Nanxing was sick and not thinking rationally that she said such things. Otherwise, Nanxing would never have said such things if she were in a sober state.

But his mind still kept replaying his humble past.

Nanxing's heart is on the right side, so he always likes to stand on Nanxing's right side, always thinking... that way he can get closer to Nanxing's heart.

He was more familiar with Nanxing's figure, profile, and voice than with her face.

Most unrequited love during student days is truly a grand and long heartbreak. He pretended not to see it, but his peripheral vision caught Nanxing countless times.

Every pen he used during his school days knew he loved Nanxing.

He was afraid that Nanxing would find out, afraid that Nanxing wouldn't know, and even more afraid that Nanxing would pretend not to know.

But so many years have passed...

Duan Ye remained silent for a long time before finally pushing Nan Xing's hand away. At that moment, all the past events seemed to vanish like bubbles before his eyes.

His mood was calm and undisturbed.

A light rain was falling.

Nanxing's sobs were intermittent.

Duan Ye smiled, but he didn't know what to say. He wasn't happy; he just felt it was absurd.

After hesitating for a moment, Duan Ye said, "Nanxing, you are sick."

Nanxing is becoming more and more popular, with millions of followers on Weibo. From now on, his story with Nanxing will change from being separated by two or three tables and chairs to being surrounded by glow sticks and crowds.

He once mingled in the crowd and confessed his love, but Nanxing didn't know, and now he can't bring himself to say it anymore.

After today, once we leave Nanshan, we will each go our separate ways.

He started a family, and she built her career.

fine.

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