As the days unfurled into a seamless continuum, Chaoxiang found himself drawn to the familiar presence of Cai Li, who graced the café with her enigmatic allure.
With each visit, her ethereal elegance seemed to weave a sense of tranquility into the bustling atmosphere, her presence casting a transformative spell that enveloped him in a bittersweet reverie.
Their interactions remained confined to brief hellos and polite goodbyes, their exchanged smiles serving as fleeting echoes of the unspoken connection that pulsed between them.
Chaoxiang couldn't help but feel the pull of her presence, her grace and intellect painting an alluring portrait that left him yearning for a deeper connection.
Yet, as he meticulously crafted her favored jasmine tea and perfected her preferred coffee blend, he couldn't shake the knowledge that she belonged to another. Her relationship status loomed as an invisible barrier, casting a shadow over the budding admiration that had taken root within his heart.
