Chapter 8, Chapter 132: If 1: Starting with this guy...

Jin Chuwan had been mentally prepared for Yin Zhihua's departure, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.

When Yin Zhihua said he didn't want to leave and wanted to stay with her, she was actually overjoyed. But no matter how much she wanted to agree, she couldn't stop other people's family from reuniting.

Besides, it seems she was right; Yin Zhihua and she were indeed from two different worlds.

When Aarong left, he said that as a way of repaying him, she could come to his company with her business card if she needed anything in the future, but she really found it difficult to ask him for anything.

After all, she wasn't very good to Yin Zhihua. Apart from giving him a place to stay and shelter from the wind and rain, she mostly ordered him around and bullied him.

After closing the door, Jin Chuwan sighed. She glanced at the business card in her hand and thought it would be more convenient to just give her a bank card.

Before Yin Zhihua appeared, she always felt that the rented room was too small and suffocating, but after Yin Zhihua left, she felt that the room was too empty and oppressive.

Jin Chuwan's phone, which was charging by the bed, suddenly lit up. She opened it and saw it was a text message from home.

If nothing else, it's probably because something has happened at home that requires money. If not, it's because they're urging her to go back to her hometown, get married, and stop wandering around outside.

From the time she could remember, her parents were like fire and water, completely incompatible. But they were united in their hatred of her, even though they said they loved and cared for her. All she felt was exhaustion and bitterness.

Those "I'm doing this for your own good" statements mixed with "you're useless," "you'd be better off finding a man," and "your parents raised you with such hardship, how can you be so insensible?" made Jin Chuwan increasingly estranged from the concept of family.

She scrolled through her text messages, then calmly replied, "I won't be going back this year because I have to work overtime."

After replying to the message, Jin Chuwan turned over and lay down on the bed. The room was very quiet, as if she had never picked up a person on a snowy night, just like the person who waited for her at the midnight intersection, brought her breakfast and called her to get up, and complained to the washing machine was just an illusion in her imagination.

Jin Chuwan smiled helplessly. She didn't know what she was thinking. Was it because she was lonely?

Jin Chuwan didn't dwell on these emotions for long, because she was soon rendered speechless by a phone call from her former boss.

"Have you finished the report I asked you to make last time?"

The voice on the phone was as always as if she owed him something, and Jin Chuwan tried to hold back but couldn't.

"Hello, I have already resigned. If you need anything, you can ask a colleague who is still working here."

The person on the phone seemed not to understand and continued to press the issue: "I asked you to make that report, who do you want me to talk to now?"

Jin Chuwan remained silent on the phone for a while, but finally managed to calm herself down and replied, "That report was on your desk when I handed it over. I suggest you look for it carefully. Also, that report is part of your work..."

As Jin Chuwan was speaking, the other party hung up the phone, leaving Jin Chuwan furious and helplessly raging into the phone for a long time.

I'm so angry! I'm absolutely furious! How can there be such a terrible person?!

She stared intently at the phone, wanting to call back and give this guy a good scolding, but also afraid that she wouldn't be able to out-argue him once the call connected.

In the end, Jin Chuwan could only vent all her anger on the doll that Yin Zhihua had brought back.

Today was truly an incredibly unlucky day, with one annoying thing after another happening, and she could only sulk by herself.

Finally, Kim Cho-wan simply put on her coat and went out for a walk to clear her head.

With the Lunar New Year approaching, the city was visibly getting quieter. After resigning, she no longer had to worry about calculating her work hours or what unfinished tasks she had. It was incredibly relaxing.

Speaking of which, S City has many attractions, but she hasn't had a chance to explore them properly in the years she's been here.

With some free time on her hands, Jin Chuwan decided to take a spontaneous trip.

Location: Ancient town on the outskirts of the city; Time: Half a day; Departure time: Now!

Jin Chuwan didn't make any plans. In her opinion, she was just going to wander around and see where she ended up. If she missed something, she would take the subway or bus back. After all, she had plenty of time now.

Late January in S City was unbearably cold. Even though the snow on the road had melted and it was a sunny day, Jin Chuwan still wrapped her scarf tightly after sneezing twice.

She had prepared herself mentally, but when she actually started, she found that it took almost three hours just to get to the place. The only good thing was that it was the off-season for tourism, so the scenic spots weren't too crowded, and the prices were relatively affordable. Also, there seemed to be quite a few people like her wandering around alone, so she didn't feel awkward at all.

The only regret was that this so-called ancient city felt more like a commercial street to her. Although there were ancient buildings, they were surrounded by all kinds of shops.

To be honest, it's a bit boring.

Jin Chuwan thought to herself that it was boring, but she still tried all the snacks on the street and finally went to a small temple that didn't look very reliable to draw a fortune stick.

She imitated the person in front of her, shaking the fortune-telling container, but her hand trembled and five fortune sticks appeared. Jin Chuwan took the fortune sticks to a monk to have them interpreted, but the monk put his hands together and asked for more money. Jin Chuwan looked at him for a moment and then politely declined.

Although the fortune slip she drew was completely baffling, Jin Chuwan was somewhat flattered to receive a lucky charm from the temple when she left. She took out a round pen from her bag, which she had somehow taken from the company, and after thinking for a moment, she wrote "May wealth roll in" on it in a crooked manner before tying it to the railing that was already covered with hanging ornaments.

Jin Chuwan thought she hadn't been out for very long, but before she knew it, it was getting dark. Before leaving, she made sure to eat something, though she was a little disheveled when she caught the train.

The solo trip was mostly perfect, except that it suddenly started snowing again when she was almost home, which made Jin Chuwan feel a little disappointed.

After all, snow is different from fog or rain; it's inherently more romantic than other weather conditions. Whenever it falls, people rejoice, like Jin Chuwan. But at this very moment, she has no one to share it with, so the romance becomes a regret.

The snow was heavier tonight than before, and soon her shoulders were covered in white. When she entered the residential area, Jin Chuwan took off her scarf and patted it off. The dim streetlights shone down, making the whole road surface sparkle.

Whether it was her imagination or not, Jin Chuwan thought she heard someone call her name.

She paused for a moment, then stopped.

In front of a building not far away, a man waved to her while holding an umbrella. Before Jin Chuwan could react, she saw him running towards her.

As the fine snowflakes fell, Jin Chuwan's bewildered expression hadn't yet faded when Yin Zhihua rushed over and embraced her tightly.

She was forced to lean back, and at the same time, she heard a noisy complaint.

"Where have you been? Do you know how long I've been waiting for you?"

"I thought you didn't want me anymore? You weren't answering my calls or replying to my texts. I was just acquaintances, not dead. Why are you in such a hurry to cut ties with me?"

The more the person in front of him spoke, the more aggrieved he became, and the tighter he held her.

Jin Chuwan blinked, and only after Yin Zhihua had vented his emotions did she slowly reply.

"I didn't ignore your calls, my phone just died..."

After she finished speaking, she clearly felt the people around her stiffen for a moment. Jin Chuwan couldn't help but smile and then continued.

"And I didn't mean to cut ties with you. I just went out to clear my head because I was in a bad mood. Who knew I'd be scolded by you as soon as I came back?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Zhihua finally released his grip on her. He glanced at Jin Chuwan somewhat awkwardly, opened his mouth, and uttered two words.

"cell phone."

Seeing Jin Chuwan's puzzled expression, he continued shamelessly.

"I need to check. Who knows if you're just trying to fool me?"

Jin Chuwan had no choice but to take her phone out of her bag. Actually, her phone had run out of battery that afternoon. Luckily, she had cash on her, otherwise she wouldn't know how she would get home.

After checking his phone, Yin Zhihua finally realized that it was all a misunderstanding. He lowered his head, his expression shifting between frustration and elation.

The snow fell thick and fast, but was blocked by the umbrella.

He lowered his head slightly, his beautiful eyes subtly revealing a hint of probing and cunning.

"But... I still don't know why you're in a bad mood. Is it because I'm not here?"

His voice was soft and gentle, lingering in my ears.

Jin Chuwan was slightly taken aback by the question. She had only thought about going out today and had not seriously considered the reasons behind it.

She's in a bad mood today, a really bad mood, for many reasons, but perhaps...

"It seems so."

After Jin Chuwan finished speaking, she looked up at Yin Zhihua.

The person who had previously tried to seduce her now had shifty eyes and a flushed face.

Jin Chuwan watched for a while, then raised her hand and touched his ear.

"It's so hot! Are you sick?"

Yin Zhihua stared blankly, feeling as if he were dreaming. He stood there dumbfounded as Jin Chuwan pinched his ears and poked his cheeks.

It took him a while to find his voice.

"This...you said it yourself, I'm going to take it seriously!"

The young man under the umbrella tried to remain calm. Although Kim Cho-wan had only sent a few positive signals, he seemed greatly encouraged, and his eyes even welled up with tears.

God knows how many times he's been rejected over the years. No matter how hard he tries, others always beat him to it. In their eyes, he's like a fool who can't even get to the poker table.

Yin Zhihua suddenly felt that this was an opportunity given to him by fate.

It's like cheating on an exam.

Although he was filled with fear and resentment when he first arrived in this world, now he only wants to stay here forever. Everything before him feels like a gift. Jin Chuwan in this world belongs to him alone. She will care about him, miss him, worry about him, smile at him, and gently stroke his cheek.

Although they haven't known each other for very long, and she may only have a slight liking for him, none of that matters. There's plenty of time ahead, and he'll make her like and care for him even more, so she won't regret bringing him home.

As Yin Zhihua thought about it, he couldn't help but lean closer to Jin Chuwan and stroke his palm.

Jin Chuwan never expected that her joking remark would make Yin Zhihua cry. She was a little at a loss, but more than that, she felt a strange sense of satisfaction.

It seemed like the first time she had ever been valued like this by someone, and it felt pretty good.

The snow was getting heavier and heavier, and there was no one around. Jin Chuwan looked at Yin Zhihua running back alone, and finally sighed.

"Let's go home."

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IF1 end

A note from the author:

Actually, this guy himself was the gift given to Wanwan in her past life.