Xu Yuan's little hand was held by him, their fingers tightly entwined.
"I didn't expect you to have such an experience."
Jing Yi hoped she would say something more, but the words she spoke were cold and bland, extinguishing the tiny flicker of hope in his heart.
Then he gave a bitter laugh.
"Let's go!"
He led her away from the place where all the entanglements began.
As Xu Yuan left, she glanced back at the small cottage, but she knew nothing, as though something was on the brink of revealing itself, yet always fell short.
It was already somewhat late coming back, so the two decided to rest for a night in the small town and return tomorrow.
They found the best hotel in town, and at the hotel entrance, Xu Yuan said to Jing Yi, "I'll go to the convenience store across the street and buy some things. Wait for me here."
Jing Yi nodded.
"Quickly go and come back."
