Song Yan did not reply, his eyes searching around the train station, trying to find the person he longed for.

Two years have passed. Life in the countryside was so tough. I wonder how she's doing...

Whenever Song Yan thinks of that beautiful figure, and how she, like the blazing sun, should be a red rose blooming perfectly in the most central place in the world, is now wasting her time in this place.

My heart aches uncontrollably, and I can only numb myself with alcohol, forcing myself not to think about it.

"Hey, I know you've been thinking about Xin'er for two years, but you don't have to ignore me completely. Don't you know that makes me look stupid and awkward?"

Without turning his head, Song Yan retorted, "Shut up, hurry up and find where Brother Yan and the others are. Don't keep them waiting."

"Yes, yes, I'm looking for Brother Yan, but I don't know whether to look for Brother Yan or Sister Xin'er. Waaah, what a load of rubbish ancient romance novels, they're all lies."

"They say brothers are like limbs and women are like clothes. But I think for some people, women are the limbs and brothers are just clothes, something you can throw away and they're gone."

"Brother Xu Yao! Brother Song Yan!"

Just then, a voice came from over there.

Like the first rays of dawn breaking through the darkness, Song Yan felt his heartbeat almost stop for a moment.

"Little Xin'er!"

Xu Yao rushed up to Chu Xin'er first: "Haha~ I knew in my heart that Xin'er would be the first to find us, and I was right~"

"Hehe, that's right, I have sharp eyes! It's been more than two years, Brother Xu Yao, you're still the same as before, no change at all."

Xu Yao smugly flipped his bangs and said, "Yeah, I'm still as handsome as ever, captivating countless girls."

"Oh, no, little sister Xin'er, you're wrong about something! I should be getting more and more handsome!"

Chu Xin'er smiled and chimed in, "Yes, yes, he's getting more and more handsome!"

"Ah, that sounds much better!"

Song Yan stood not far away, quietly watching Chu Xin'er chat with Xu Yao.

More than two years later, I saw my beloved again.

Song Yan's heart was pounding wildly.

He was extremely nervous before he even met her.

I was so nervous when the train was almost in town.

He wondered what Chu Xin'er would be like and what she would say when he saw her later.

Can everything still be the same as before?

If Chu Xin'er is not doing well here and is suffering, and I am unable to stay by her side and protect her...

Thinking of this, Song Yan felt so heartbroken that she could hardly breathe.

Fortunately...

I was still nervous when I saw Chu Xin'er this time.

But Song Yan gradually let go of the sadness in her heart.

She's still the same as before, the brightest little sun, unchanged.

Chu Xin'er noticed Song Yan's gaze and waved at him: "Brother Song Yan, what are you daydreaming about?"

"Oh dear, little sister Xin'er, I'm standing right in front of you, why are you bothering with that wooden stake? Wouldn't it be better to admire your brother Xu Yao's handsome face?"

"Xu! Yao!"

Song Yan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and the two words seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

Seeing that Song Yan was really angry, Xu Yao instinctively covered his buttocks.

To prevent him from losing control and kicking me in one swift motion.

"Hehe, Xu Yao and Song Yan still have such a good relationship, they love to joke around."

Chu Xin'er didn't even think about it that way, nor did she notice the strong possessiveness and jealousy in Song Yan's tone.

"Oh dear, Yan-ge and the others are over there. I'll go say hello first. Xin'er, Song Yan, you two keep chatting."

Xu Yao quickly made an excuse and slipped away.

Otherwise, if we keep playing like this, I'm afraid things might get out of hand, and then it would be a losing proposition.

"???"

Chu Xin'er stared blankly at Xu Yao's departing figure.

Although they had discovered Chu Yan and his group, why did Chu Xin'er feel...?

Is Xu Yao running away?

Weren't we just having a good chat? There's no need to be so scared, is there?

"My dear."

At this moment, Song Yan had already arrived in front of Chu Xin'er.

His voice was deep and resonant, yet the final note was as soft as if afraid to startle a swallow flying from under the eaves.

The sunlight cut a cold, white line along Song Yan's shoulder. Chu Xin'er subconsciously turned her head, and the moment their eyes met, she heard her heart skip a beat.

Like being swept into the deep blue of the ocean waves.

Those deep eyes held a melancholy more profound than I remembered, yet they sparkled with a glint of diamonds when they saw her.

Chu Xin'er was a little puzzled. It had been more than two years since they last met, so why did she have this strange feeling?

This time, Song Yan's eyes seemed to hold something more.

There were feelings that Chu Xin'er should have noticed long ago, but she didn't.

Perhaps it was her two years of being sent to the countryside that helped her grow.

Or perhaps seeing the sweet relationship between her parents and her brother and sister-in-law after their marriage gave Chu Xin'er a different understanding of love between men and women.

In simpler terms...

She has grown up.

They are more mature than before and have experienced a lot.

"Brother Song Yan, it's been a long time... You really haven't changed at all."

Song Yan still looked the same as I remembered.

The navy blue polyester shirt was faded from washing, and the cuffs were rolled up to the elbows, revealing the strong muscle lines on the forearms.

His phoenix eyes, when narrowed, still carried a youthful spirit, though a few fine lines had appeared at the corners, as if etched by the wind and sand of the Northwest.

His height has stabilized at 1.85 meters, and his features have not changed with the passage of time.

The dark circles under his eyes were proof that he hadn't had a good rest in the past two years.

Or rather...

He has become a bit more weathered, but also more dignified and responsible.

"I haven't changed, but Xin'er, you've changed a lot... I almost didn't recognize you just now."

Song Yan's Adam's apple bobbed as he spoke, his voice slightly hoarse.

Because of his longing and love, Song Yan paid far more attention to Chu Xin'er than most people could imagine.