After wrapping up matters at the Royal Doctor Station, Gu Tong and Yan Lishan left.
They walked along the academy's path, engaging in a casual conversation that soon tapered into silence.
Gu Tong had fallen into deep thought…
As the willow trees swayed and leaves drifted down, Gu Tong extended her hand, and a lush green leaf landed in her fair palm. Her steps faltered, halting in place as memories surged in her mind.
She lifted her head, her bright eyes fixated on the willow tree, her rosy lips pressed tightly together.
In her past life, while on a mission with the Mafia, Gu Tong once encountered a willow tree. At the time, she was filled with overwhelming hatred because she lost an important friend, and she punched the willow so hard that it broke.
'Bang--' Her tender fist collided with the willow once more.
"Emma, what are you doing…" Yan Lishan jumped in fright, quickly stepping back, his mouth agape, eyes wide in astonishment, as if he'd seen a monster…
