Suddenly, he sat up, his whole body soaked in sweat, his hair disheveled and plastered to his forehead, his eyes filled with confusion and pain.

He was breathing heavily, trying to clear his head.

Then, he slowly looked at his fingers, his slender fingers trembling slightly, as if still retaining the warmth of his dream.

He touched his face again, feeling the burning heat.

At this moment, he was like a child lost in the darkness, lonely and helpless.

However, a moment later, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, but the smile was eerie.

In the dim moonlight, his expression appeared particularly complex.

The upturned corners of his mouth seemed to contain a kind of madness, or perhaps a kind of liberation.

His eyes gleamed with a strange light, making them unfathomable.

It was late at night, and Ma Lihua lay in bed, her thoughts as restless as the fluttering willow catkins.

She said softly, "Grandma, that man today looks just like Brother Shangguan." Her voice was soft, but full of doubt and emotion.

Moonlight streamed through the window and fell on Ma Lihua's face, highlighting her delicate features and thoughtful expression.

Her eyes shone with memories, as if she could see again the man from the daytime who had a face similar to Shangguan's.

She turned slightly to the side, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

Hearing her granddaughter's words, Ma Linghua frowned.

A complex expression crossed her face, a mixture of contemplation and worry. “It’s similar, but not the same person,” she said slowly, her voice steady and firm.

Looking at the pear blossoms, his eyes were filled with love and concern.

“Pear Blossom, don’t be fooled by appearances. There are many similar people in this world, but everyone has their own story and destiny,” Ma Linghua said earnestly.

As Ma Lihua listened to her grandmother's words, she seemed to understand something.

She bit her lip and nodded gently. "Grandma, I understand," she said softly.

However, the image of that man still lingered in her mind.

She closed her eyes, trying to calm herself down, but the turmoil in her heart could not be quelled for a long time.

At this moment, her mother was fast asleep.