As he spoke, a large hand gently covered her slender, jade-like hand gripping the handrail.
His warmth spread from the point of skin contact, instantly dyeing her cheeks a warm, rosy hue.
“What are you doing? There are other handrails nearby.” Although her heart felt warm, she wore a questioning expression.
“I just like this one.”
“Domineering.”
She tried to break free from his hand covering hers.
“You’ve known me for a long time. If you can’t handle this now, how will you spend a lifetime with me?”
“Who said I’m spending a lifetime with you?” The simple three words carried profound meaning.
“You – Shao Pingxi.” As he spoke, his five fingers gripped her hand tighter. “I’m holding onto these hands of yours!”
Mist welled up in her eyes, blurring Shao Pingxi’s vision.
Memories can make one smile; at the same time, they can also pierce one’s heart.
Her gaze fell on her lone hand. Shao Pingxi’s heart ached more and more…
“Welcome! Miss, table for one?”
“Yes.” Stepping into the sweet soup shop, Shao Pingxi nodded. “I’d like a seat by the window.”
“No problem, this way please.” The young woman smiled and guided her.
“Thank you!”
The woman seated her by the floor-to-ceiling glass window.
“Miss, what would you like? Our sweet potato soup is famous!”
“I know.” How could she not know? She and Huo Juren had eaten here countless times.
The first time Huo Juren took the metro, they spontaneously came here to have sweet soup.
“Oh, you’re a regular customer. Sorry, I don’t work here often, so I don’t remember you.”
“No, it’s not your fault.” Since breaking up with Huo Juren, Shao Pingxi hadn’t been here for a long time, so it was normal that the staff didn’t recognize her. “Could I have the sweet potato soup, please.”
“Certainly, right away.” As the woman responded, another customer entered, and she quickly greeted, “Welcome!”
Originally, Shao Pingxi had planned to go home and rest, but after taking the metro, she suddenly wanted to visit this place filled with sweet memories with Huo Juren.
The unchanged decor, unchanged seating, unchanged view outside the window…
What had changed was the companion by her side, who was now gone.
Soon, a slightly plump middle-aged man entered the shop.
