Plan 1

Water dripped steadily from the faucet.

Ryan tightened the tap, wiped the droplets still trickling down his face, and looked exhausted.

His studies at the academy, pressure from his family, the uncertainty—even setbacks—in love.

The successive blows and failures had left him in a terrible mood lately.

Yes, a truly terrible one.

And recently, the goddess of his dreams, Xia Wei'er Verli, had graduated and returned to her hometown. Perhaps he would never again have a chance to see that pure, delicate angel.

Whenever he thought of it, an indescribable resentment and pain rose in his heart.

At the Royal Capital Academy of Arts, he was merely an ordinary noble student, with no talent for martial arts and no potential for magic.

Fortunately, he seemed to have some talent for art. At the very least, when it came to painting, he ranked among the best in the entire academy.

The fact that Xia Wei'er often begged him to help finish her painting assignments was enough to show his skill.

After all, Xia Wei'er's assignments often received praise and commendation from the instructors.

It could be said that he had played an indispensable role in Xia Wei'er graduating so smoothly.

"Are we just going to be separated forever? Never see each other again? Am I going to admit defeat without even daring to try?"

Ryan looked at himself in the mirror. Determination gradually surfaced on his ordinary face.

"No matter what, I've given so much and held on for so long. In the end, I have to get an answer! Whether she likes me or not, I have to get an answer!"

Having made up his mind, he turned and walked into the living room, taking the coat from the rack and putting it on.

This time, he planned to go