From the company to the rented house, Xiao Yufan walked all the way, reflecting as he went, about those quietly fading years…
Time passes silently, arriving quietly and leaving hurriedly. No one knows exactly what you have lost in this misty passage of time, perhaps no one has ever truly cared…
Three years may not seem long, but to Xiao Yufan, they carried bitterness.
Whether moments of joy and celebration or times of sorrow and separation, all vanished silently in time. When he wanted to turn back and grasp something, he realized everything had already slipped away.
Xiao Yufan wasn’t a sentimental person, yet suddenly, he felt grateful for the successive setbacks and failures bestowed by time. Without these hardships, he would never have gained such profound insights into life.
Yet time is time—it neither hurries nor halts. It offers us diverse lives, for within the tunnel of time there are moments of brightness and moments of dimness, all closely tied to destiny, something Xiao Yufan never denied.
Time and destiny never guide life directly, yet they always bring joy or helplessness. Perhaps this is the deepest realization hidden in Xiao Yufan’s heart…
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Without realizing it, Xiao Yufan slowly walked back into his rented house. Surprisingly, he felt no fatigue, perhaps because the upcoming new life filled him with motivation.
After tidying up the house, Xiao Yufan threw out everything that once belonged to him and Cheng Ying. Some people simply aren’t worth remembering anymore. Regardless of why Cheng Ying chose to leave, in Xiao Yufan’s heart, the two had already become strangers.
Picking up a photo from his bedside—the intimate memento between him and Mu Qing—Xiao Yufan felt unusually calm, as still as stagnant water. The dream they once shared had shattered; these remnants had no reason to remain.
In the realm of metaphysics, regularly clearing away old items is believed to improve feng shui. That was precisely why Haoran, after his moment of reflection, decided to tidy up the rented house.
Although this house was located in a rather remote area, Xiao Yufan had his reasons for choosing it as his “headquarters.” Judging by the standard of earth’s yin and yang balance, this place was certainly an excellent residence.
He didn’t know how much time had passed when Xiao Yufan finally felt a bit tired. The entire house had been thoroughly cleaned from inside out, though throughout the process, he had never entered Yu Yihan’s bedroom.
“A brand new life still needs a brand new mindset!” Xiao Yufan lay on the sofa, comfortably staring at the ceiling, a faint smile on his lips. At twenty-five, he looked unexpectedly aged.
Perhaps he was too exhausted, Xiao Yufan dozed off right on the sofa, and despite the uncomfortable setting, it was the most peaceful sleep he had had in a long time.
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The sky gradually darkened. When a rustling sound came from inside the rented house, Xiao Yufan slowly opened his eyes.
“You’re awake…” The moment he opened his eyes, Xiao Yufan saw Yu Yihan’s figure and then noticed a thick coat gently placed over his body.
He nodded slightly, a warmth rising in his heart. This woman clearly wasn’t as cold on the inside as she appeared. In fact, the woman at work and the one before him now were somewhat different. But regardless of which side of her personality, Xiao Yufan no longer felt any aversion.
“If you’re awake, go rest in your room. I don’t want my employee to be listless on the first day of work!” Seeing Xiao Yufan’s direct gaze, Yu Yihan’s face turned slightly red. After speaking, she immediately walked toward her own bedroom.
Hearing the door shut behind her, Xiao Yufan shook his head. He couldn’t quite figure out Yu Yihan’s thoughts, but this feeling was truly pleasant. Between them, there really didn’t need to be so much tension.
After a moment’s hesitation, Xiao Yufan removed the coat and walked toward his bedroom. Tomorrow marked the beginning of his new job—he would face the new day and new life with a full spirit…
Even though Xiao Yufan knew he would start from the bottom at the company, it didn’t dampen his enthusiasm at all. He believed that with his deep understanding of computer programming, he could quickly rise to a higher level.
“May everything turn out for the better…” Back in his bedroom, Xiao Yufan’s sleepiness had somewhat faded. Gazing at the cold moonlight outside the window, he once again fell into deep thought.
Only a few days remained before his twenty-fifth birthday. Xiao Yufan knew he was about to pass this milestone, but the future still held many uncertainties. He couldn’t tell what awaited him next…
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