The scene shifts, and night falls.
Inside the celebration banquet hall, the lights were bright, and the sounds of clinking glasses and laughter filled the air.
As the absolute star of the evening, Bai Chenxiang was surrounded by a crowd of people, like a delicate porcelain doll.
"Cousin Chenxiang, from now on our four clans will be of one heart and one mind. If there's anything you need, just let me know!"
"If you have time in the future, please visit the Power Clan more often. I'll also let my good-for-nothing sons learn from you!"
Faced with praise from elders and admiration from peers, Bai Chenxiang always maintained a proper smile and responded politely.
Although she really wanted to fly away immediately, her good upbringing forced her to be patient and socialize.
Until a straightforward elder, emboldened by alcohol, slurred and asked:
"Shenxiang, you're so outstanding, have you taken a fancy to any young man?"
This question immediately quieted down the previously noisy banquet hall.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone.
Bai Chenxiang's face, which had been wearing a polite smile, suddenly turned red, the redness extending all the way to her ears.
She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, and stammered in a low voice:
"Um...yes...yes."
All the young people perked up their ears, and some even nervously adjusted their collars, their hearts pounding.
Some people even gripped the corner of the table nervously, silently praying: Is it me? It must be me, right?
"Who is it? Which family's boy is he?" The elders' gossip spirits were burning brightly.
Bai Chenxiang's face turned so red it was almost bleeding. The image of that lazy figure floated into her mind, and she couldn't help but smile, revealing a sweet and shy smile.
"He...he's not here."
"Snap—"
In an instant, it seemed as if the air was filled with the sound of countless young men's hearts breaking, shattering and falling to the ground.
The group of expectant teenagers instantly wilted like frostbitten eggplants, their heads drooping and their eyes losing all light.
No matter how much people pressed her for answers, she remained silent, only shaking her head with a blush on her face.
That kind of girlish shyness can't be faked.
Even Bai He stroked his beard, looking at his granddaughter's lovestruck expression with a bewildered look.
When did my own cabbage get eaten by a pig? How come I didn't know?
The banquet continued, but Bai Chenxiang's heart had already flown away.
She quietly sidled up to her cousin, who was her partner, tugged at her sleeve, and whispered:
"Cousin, can you cover for me for a bit? I have an urgent matter to attend to!"
Seeing her absent-minded look, her cousin covered her mouth and grinned mischievously: "What? Are you going to see your sweetheart who's not here?"
"Oh dear, cousin!" Bai Chenxiang was so embarrassed that she wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
"Alright, alright, go ahead."
My cousin waved her hand generously, shielding her behind her: "I'll protect you here, so you can go on your date with peace of mind."
"Thank you, cousin!"
With her cousin's cover, Bai Chenxiang lifted her skirt and slipped out through the side door.
...
At this moment, the scene becomes beautiful and full of anticipation.
The night was slightly cool, in the shadows of the street corner.
Bai Chenxiang changed out of her elaborate dress and put on a light blue flowing fairy dress.
This is what that big-hearted guy bought for her when we were shopping yesterday.
She carefully applied her makeup in front of the glass shop window by the light.
She tucked a few strands of her wind-blown purple hair behind her ear, patted her chest gently, and took a deep breath.
Looking at her reflection—a face as beautiful as a peach blossom, eyes as clear as autumn water—she clenched her small fists.
"Go for it, Bai Chenxiang!"
"We must make this clear today!"
Filled with joy and anticipation, she walked briskly to the familiar teahouse.
"Squeak—"
The wooden door was pushed open.
Bai Chenxiang wore her brightest smile and sweetly called out, "Brother..."
However, the sound abruptly stopped.
There was no longer that lazy figure drinking, nor that gentle gaze that always waited for her.
The light in Bai Chenxiang's eyes dimmed for a moment.
She looked around and saw that there were only a few customers in the teahouse, but he was nowhere to be seen.
"Are you busy with something?"
Although somewhat disappointed, Bai Chenxiang still walked to that spot and sat down.
"Something must have taken their time, or they went to buy some delicious food."
"He'll definitely come anyway."
She rested her chin on her hand, looked out the window, and began to wait quietly.
Time slips away, bit by bit.
A light rain began to fall outside the window sometime earlier than I had noticed.
Raindrops pattered against the windowpane, making a soft sound.
She loves rainy days the most.
Because that big bad guy would always protect her behind him at these times, or hold up an umbrella, and the two of them would squeeze into a small space, listening to the sound of rain and chatting.
That feeling was very peaceful and tranquil.
But today, the sound of the rain made her inexplicably uneasy.
"Squeak—"
There was a noise at the door.
Bai Chenxiang turned around abruptly, her eyes lighting up instantly.
But a drunkard, a complete stranger, walked in.
The light in her eyes went out again, and she turned her head back to look out the window.
Once, twice, three times...
Every time the door opened, her heart would leap into her throat, only to sink heavily back down.
The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier, and pedestrians were hurrying home.
That feeling of unease was like an invisible hand tightly gripping her heart.
Bai Chenxiang finally couldn't sit still any longer.
She jumped to her feet, ran to the counter, and her voice trembled slightly.
"Boss! Excuse me...excuse me, have you seen that man in black who used to sit by the window the other day?"
The boss was a kind-looking middle-aged man. Hearing this, he frowned and thought for a moment, then shook his head under Bai Chenxiang's hopeful gaze.
"That handsome young man? I remember him, but he didn't come today."
"Boom!"
A muffled clap of thunder sounded outside the window.
Bai Chenxiang's face turned deathly pale instantly.
Never been here before?
This intense sense of unease erupted instantly, and disregarding the heavy rain outside, she rushed out of the teahouse.
...
The streets were drenched in torrential rain.
Bai Chenxiang followed the path they had taken two days prior.
"Boss, have you seen that guy in the black clothes?"
"Auntie, did the man who bought me the candy figurine come by today?"
In the picture.
The girl in the light blue flowing dress was running in the heavy rain.
She went to every shop they had visited the day before and asked everyone they had met.
The rain soaked her carefully styled hair, and her beautiful dress was also completely wet, clinging tightly to her body.
Mud and water splattered on her skirt, making her look disheveled.
But the answer I received was a complete shake of the head.
No.
There isn't anywhere.
I don't know how long I ran.
at last.
She returned to the training ground, dejected and distraught.
Standing beside that huge stone pillar.
The place was deserted, with only cold rainwater sliding down the stone pillars.
Bai Chenxiang stood there blankly, letting the heavy rain soak her.
Suddenly, the scene from when the daytime match ended flashed through my mind.
He stood in the shadows, separated by a sea of people.
That blurry figure from behind.
That sideways movement.
And that... gentle waving gesture.
At the time, she thought it was a greeting.
In the past, every time they parted, she would wave vigorously, while he would just smile and nod.
today...
That was the first time he waved to her on his own initiative.
Was that... a farewell?
Bai Chenxiang murmured to herself, tears instantly bursting forth and streaming down her face, mingling with the rain.
A tremendous panic overwhelmed her.
"No...no..."
Bai Chenxiang shook her head desperately, tears mingling with the rain as they streamed down her face.
"fraud!"
"You big liar!"
Suddenly, she seemed to remember something.
That was the place where they first met, and also the place where they stayed the longest.
"There! He must be waiting for me there!"
"It's definitely to surprise me, just like when we used to play hide-and-seek!"
Bai Chenxiang wiped the water off her face, a glimmer of hope rekindling in her eyes.
"brush!"
A purple light shone through the rain.
Bai Chenxiang summoned her martial spirit, which soared into the sky amidst the dark rain.
The wind and rain lashed against her frail body; she was like a lone boat adrift on the vast ocean, stumbling and falling.
Please...
"It has to be there!"
Off-screen.
The entire audience of Douluo Continent fell silent at this moment.
Watching that slender figure desperately flying through the rainy night, countless people's hearts clenched.
Especially seeing her wearing that dress she specially changed into for the confession, now covered in mud.
That kind of heartache is simply suffocating.
"That wave was a farewell? That's surprising..."
"Why...why did they suddenly leave without saying goodbye?!"
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