Even in late spring, the evening breeze still carries a chill.
Ye Nuan straightened her clothes, sat there for a short while, then got up and left.
After she left, the owner of the small magazine stayed for two hours before closing up shop and leaving.
Meanwhile, Yang Fan had already sent Duan Ye back to Moon Bay.
Yang Fan: "Ye Nuan's matter is quite strange. I will investigate it thoroughly. I know your work is important, so just focus on your work. With me here, there won't be any major problems."
Duan Ye: "Brother Yang, I know you have a lot of cases on your hands, but you must pay close attention to the Jiang family. If you need any help, feel free to contact me anytime."
Yang Fan smiled, lit a cigarette and said, "Duan Ye, as your brother's good brother, I sincerely remind you that your family's current status is not suitable for getting involved in these things. Don't act on your own. Whatever you want to do, contact the police in advance."
Duan Ye nodded: "Okay, I know what I'm doing."
And so, they went their separate ways.
Duan Ye returned home, and it was already around eight o'clock in the evening.
Duan Ye also received a message from his wife saying that the company was too busy and he had to work overtime.
Duan Ye checked the message, then headed to the kitchen, thinking about what to make for Luo Qingyuan, a loving dinner.
As soon as I got to the kitchen, I received a long-awaited phone call.
"Lin Feng? Why did you think of calling me? Aren't you in a different time zone than me right now that you're abroad?"
Lin Feng was silent for a while before saying, "Duan Ye, I'm back in China."
Duan Ye was taken aback: "You're back in China? When?"
Lin Feng: "It's been a few days."
"What's going on? Are you alone? Didn't Sun Xiaoyin come back to China with you?"
Lin Feng: "It's a long story. Do you have time? Let's go out for a drink."
"The usual place?"
"The usual place."
Thus, Duan Ye's idea of making a loving dinner for Luo Qingyuan had to be temporarily shelved. However, he did not forget to instruct the servants and chefs at home to prepare dinner for Luo Qingyuan. He also sent a message to Luo Qingyuan before driving to the place he had agreed to meet Lin Feng.
It's still a bar in Kyoto, but instead of the three of them there, it's just the two of them now.
Duan Ye sat opposite Lin Feng, who was already quite drunk, his face flushed.
Duan Ye snatched his drink away, asking, "What are you trying to do by drinking like that?"
Lin Feng looked at Duan Ye, suddenly smiled, and then said something that Duan Ye didn't expect: "Xiaoyin and I have broken up."
Duan Ye was stunned and speechless with shock.
It's only been a short time...
"Weren't you going abroad to study together? How could this be..."
Lin Feng seemed very frustrated: "I didn't want it to be like this, but ever since we moved in together, it seems like we're incompatible in every way. We have a small argument every two days, a big argument every three days, and finally I couldn't stand it anymore, so I decided to separate for a while..."
Duan Ye: "How long have you been separated?"
Lin Feng: "Three months."
They later moved back to their respective dormitories. The school was large, and unless they deliberately contacted each other, they rarely even met in class.
They bumped into each other in the cafeteria a few times, but neither of them greeted the other, acting like strangers.
Up until now, no one has specifically sought out the other.
Duan Ye was surprised: "You've returned to China, so what about Xiaoyin?"
Lin Feng: "She knew I had returned to China, but she didn't; she stayed there."
"Didn't you try?"
In Duan Ye's opinion, Lin Feng and Sun Xiaoyin were quite happy. They were together during college, and after graduation, Xiaoyin resolutely left to pursue Lin Feng.
Moreover, Duan Ye thought Sun Xiaoyin's personality was quite good and that she was a good match for Lin Feng. He never expected that in less than a year, things would turn out this way.
Lin Feng said, "We tried, and I was reluctant to give up, but to be honest, we were both a little tired..."
Duan Ye remained silent for a moment.
"Life is truly unpredictable."
Lin Feng smiled, but the smile looked utterly sorrowful.
Isn't that just how unpredictable life is? In less than a year, it felt like centuries had passed for them.
He originally thought that studying abroad for only three years was a very short time, and that once they returned home, they would naturally walk down the aisle.
But the longer it went on, the less certain he became.
Duan Ye stayed with Lin Feng, drinking one glass of wine after another.
Duan Ye still remembered that he, Lin Feng, and Liu Jie had gotten drunk here, and it was Sun Xiaoyin who drove to pick up Lin Feng.
Lin Feng: "How's your coffee shop doing?"
Duan Ye: "I don't need to manage it. It's operating normally. I just need to check the accounts every month."
"And what about you and Qingyuan?"
Duan Ye took a sip of wine and said, "We're preparing for the wedding. Although there are many difficulties, we can't let her follow me without knowing what's going on."
Because of the alcohol, Lin Feng's heart was racing, but he still asked, "Do you feel happy?"
At that moment, Luo Qingyuan arrived outside the booth, intending to walk straight in.
But upon hearing Lin Feng's question, she stopped in her tracks.
Duan Ye had his back to Luo Qingyuan, so he didn't notice her arrival.
The bar was noisy, but Luo Qingyuan clearly heard Duan Ye's two resolute words: "Happiness."
He felt more than just happy; he no longer blamed Ye Nuan for dumping him back then... He could even have a calm and peaceful conversation with Ye Nuan now.
It truly proves the saying, "A loss may turn out to be a blessing in disguise."
Duan Ye: "I don't know what happened between you and Xiaoyin, but whatever happened, try your best again, because I remember you two were very much in love back then."
It's not easy to meet someone you like in your lifetime.
They've both reached the age where they should be getting married; if they miss this opportunity, it might be for life.
Lin Feng's eyes suddenly reddened, and he lowered his head, his voice slightly choked with emotion.
Seeing this, Luo Qingyuan had no choice but to leave temporarily and not disturb them.
She received Duan Ye's message and, feeling a little uneasy, rushed over.
Luo Qingyuan walked over, and the bar manager greeted her: "Ms. Luo... Mr. Duan over there..."
Luo Qingyuan: "Just give them a free meal, and give them whatever they want."
The manager was somewhat surprised. Was there no need to keep it a secret any longer?
Despite having this question in mind, the manager calmly replied, "Yes, Mr. Luo."
After saying that, Luo Qingyuan glanced at them and then found a booth to wait for them quietly.
The manager thoughtfully served Luo Qingyuan a drink and instructed the waiters to stand guard nearby to prevent anyone from disturbing her.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng was completely drunk.
Luo Qingyuan had always kept in touch with Sun Xiaoyin, but the two rarely talked about their private matters, so Luo Qingyuan was unaware that they had broken up.
Luo Qingyuan is very direct, so she sent a message to Sun Xiaoyin directly: What happened between you and Lin Feng?
While waiting, Luo Qingyuan faintly heard muffled, suppressed sobs…
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