Gazing out the window at Victoria Harbor in twilight, mist enveloped the scene like a young girl’s veil, while skyscrapers pierced the sky. Suddenly, brilliant lights blazed, projectors, and colorful neon lights converged into a dazzling display.
Walking under the city’s neon lights, she usually felt confused and lost.
Now, looking from high above, these became the ultimate scenic view, devoid of crowding and noise, a scene that felt like a spiritual baptism of tranquility.
“I know I shouldn’t disturb the life you’ve kept peaceful for eight years, but…” The man sitting across from her hesitated, stopping mid-sentence.
In her memory, his handsome face always wore a dazzling smile, evoking a romantic, uninhibited feeling. But today, seeing him again, his eyebrows were tightly furrowed, his eyes filled with sorrow like a stone thrown into clear water.
Withdrawing her gaze, Ou Xueman glanced at him without speaking, placing her spoon aside and sipping from her cup, the bitter yet rich aroma exciting her taste buds.
He sighed as he looked at her. Under the soft light, she appeared hazy and ethereal while exuding a mature confidence that made her even more striking.
“His days are numbered; he wants to see you,” he continued.
She raised her eyes to him briefly before looking down again, her long eyelashes casting shadows over her face, concealing her thoughts.
Seeing her unmoved, the man sighed, “Xueman, no matter what, he is our biological father.”
“The family background, educational records, and details of my identity as Ou Xueman were arranged by you, right?” she asked.
The man nodded, “Sorry, eight years ago, things happened too suddenly. I could only do so much for you.”
Ou Xueman waved her hand dismissively, “No, I should thank you. If not for you, I wouldn’t have had such a peaceful life.” She picked up her sunglasses, preparing to leave. “Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’ll go. I need to return to Shenzhen.”
The man reached across the table and grabbed her hand, “Sister,” he called. Then he paused, “…my father and I have always been looking for you and your mother for sixteen years. I only confirmed everything at your wedding to Hui Huang…”
