Returning to Hometown

Sephiroth had not expected Chang Wei to mention his existence to Tifa and his family.

He had always been a rather reserved person, accustomed to facing the world's storms alone. Few people had ever cared about him so much.

Yet at this moment, a warm current welled up in his heart. It caught him somewhat off guard, but also filled him with joy.

He was not a sentimental man. Having witnessed too many partings in life and death, his heart had long since become as hard as iron.

But at this moment, he truly felt the warmth of his hometown. It was an emotion he had not felt in a long time, and the softest part of his heart.

The three exchanged smiles, as though all their exhaustion and weariness had vanished in that instant.

They decided to go to Chang Wei's home together, enjoy a lavish dinner, and talk about their recent lives and their futures. Chang Wei led Sephiroth down the road home, his heart brimming with anticipation and excitement. He had been away from his hometown for a long time. This time, he hoped to surprise his parents and let Sephiroth experience the beauty of his hometown as well.

"By the way, Chang Wei, where's that guy Cloud?" Tifa suddenly thought of Cloud. The three of them had once been the best of friends, yet now only the two of them were gathered here. She could not help feeling a little wistful.

At the mention of Cloud's name, Chang Wei frowned slightly. He turned to Tifa, a complicated emotion flashing through his eyes. "Cloud?" he said softly. "I'm not too sure either. Ever since he went to Shinra Company to become a Special Forces soldier, I haven't seen him again."

Tifa could not help feeling disappointed. She