At 7 PM, lingering at the doorstep of his old home for hours, Lin Zifeng had intended to visit Li Lin's residence, but feared his sister-in-law would discover his return.
The matter of his sister-in-law had always been a hurdle in Lin Zifeng's heart, unable to get past it. Yet, no matter how longing he was, he could never engage in any relationship with his sister-in-law, bound by moral and ethical considerations.
That evening, Qian Mingyue actually did call Lin Zifeng and invited him to a place where they had once spent their most beautiful youthful days together.
Lin Zifeng didn't refuse her invitation. He didn't want to hurt her. Some things, he felt, were better explained face-to-face.
Around 9 PM, Lin Zifeng could see Qian Mingyue's silhouette by the small lake from afar.
This had often been their go-to spot during their younger years, and it was also where Lin Zifeng had first stood up for Qian Mingyue when she was bullied by others.
