Li Feng was there immediately, providing additional support as Mu Yunchen rose carefully from the chair. The brief rest had helped, but Zhou Yuxi could see the exhaustion still lingering in the tightness around his eyes and the careful way he moved. He had pushed himself to his absolute limits this morning, and his body was demanding rest and recovery that they could no longer postpone.
The café owner appeared one final time as they prepared to leave, presenting Zhou Yuxi with a small box wrapped in elegant paper. "A gift," she explained with a warm smile. "Some of the pastries to take with you, and a bottle of our special house blend coffee. For when you want to remember this morning. May your marriage be blessed with as much sweetness as these treats, and as much warmth as this coffee."
"Thank you," Zhou Yuxi said sincerely, accepting the gift with genuine gratitude. "Thank you for giving us this space and this time. We'll never forget it."
