However, some people arrived even earlier than her.
As they looked into each other's eyes, their heartbeats quickened.
The coffee shop is very crowded at this time.
A waiter carrying a full tray is carefully moving between the seats.
Suddenly, she seemed to trip over something, and the coffee cups on the tray shook violently.
The scalding hot coffee was about to spill, heading straight for Jiang Si who was passing by.
Almost simultaneously, the tall figure who had been sitting by the window stood up with incredible speed.
With a swift step forward, the man nimbly pulled Jiang Si to his side.
"careful--"
The moment the words left their mouths, both of them froze.
Jiang Si suddenly looked up at the man who was standing right in front of her.
He was looking down at her, his eyes filled with a complex expression she couldn't decipher.
A moment later, the man released his hand that was supporting her.
He took a half step back, restoring a just-right social distance, but his gaze remained fixed on her, as if afraid she would disappear at any moment.
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!" The store manager quickly came out to apologize.
Jiang Si said calmly, "It's alright."
Until the surrounding noise gradually faded away.
The man extended his hand. "Hello, I'm Huo Tingzhou."
Looking at the hand he offered, Jiang Si felt as if her heart had been struck hard by something, a mixture of soreness and throbbing.
She slowly raised her hand and gently placed it in his palm.
Feeling that familiar, reassuring warmth, I almost burst into tears.
Taking a deep breath, she said, "Hello, I'm Jiang Si."
She paused, looking into his eyes.
Jiang Si asked, "Were you... waiting for me?"
Without the slightest hesitation, Huo Tingzhou grasped her hand tightly, his gaze firm yet tender.
"Yes, I've been waiting for you!"
—The End—
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