Si Tu Jin smiled, “Let’s leave it like this for now. We need an identity that allows Wind’er to come and go freely. We’ll deal with the rest later.”
The future would depend on Wind’er’s own heart.
Could Qi Feng’s dedication change the deep-rooted feelings in Wind’er’s heart?
He sighed, uncertain if the outcome would bring happiness. Had heaven given them a second chance, might it signify fulfillment?
A peaceful night.
When Like Wind walked out, Qiu Chi leaned against the car door smoking. The glowing cigarette added some calmness to his usually arrogant face.
Hearing Like Wind’s footsteps, Qiu Chi stood up and extinguished his cigarette. The driver had left, and Qiu Chi was now driving personally.
It was their first time together without arguing, leaving both feeling uncomfortable and unsure of what to say. Finally, Qiu Chi broke the silence, “I’m sorry.” Like Wind glanced at him, unable to respond.
The disappearance of the real Qiu Ru Feng weighed heavily on her; she couldn’t forgive him, even though Qiu Ru Feng had deeply loved him.
“Qiu Chi, did you really have no feelings for me before?” she asked. Qiu Chi pursed his lips before answering, “Yes, I’m sorry.”
Like Wind sighed inwardly, thinking of another girl who sought but couldn’t obtain affection yet remained persistent. “Even if you didn’t love me, how could you hurt me like that?”
“I just wanted you to give up. I didn’t expect…” He struggled with his words, then suddenly braked, stopping the car by the roadside. Turning to Like Wind, he said, “I’m willing to give you a chance. Let’s get along well.”
Like Wind remained silent as the streetlight illuminated Qiu Chi’s serious face. “Because of the previous generation’s relationship, I’ve always held prejudice against you. That was my mistake. Now, shall we start over and get to know each other?”
Feeling an emotional ache, possibly from Qiu Ru Feng’s lingering feelings, Like Wind shook her head, “No, Qiu Chi. I don’t love you anymore.”
She sat up straight, looking ahead. “Everyone is moving forward. No one will always stand at the old path and wait. Qiu Chi, you don’t need to sympathize with me. I’ve learned to look ahead.”
