Though undercurrents surged, the storm seemed to have subsided. Everyone had found meaning in life and was working toward their own goals.
Forward, forward, forward!
Nine years later.
At the easternmost edge of Qingyang Town stood two small buildings, surrounded by orchards and rolling seas of flowers. Compared to nine years ago, much had changed here.
Most striking of all was a tea tree that could only be called towering.
Five people had gathered outside Meng Chuan's building.
"Mom, Dad, godfather, Yaoyao, I'm off." The now-grown Chu Feng shouldered his luggage and said his goodbyes.
"You'll encounter some unusual things on this trip," Meng Chuan said. "I hope they bring you a few surprises."
"Right? Right?" Chu Feng grinned. "I think this trip will be full of surprises too."
"Go on, then. Get out and see the world. Clear your head." Wang Jing ruffled Chu Feng's hair.
"Having your heart broken is no big deal. Neither is getting dumped," Yaoyao said breezily.
"Just don't take it too hard and do something drastic while you're away."
Chu Feng glared at Yaoyao. "I wasn't dumped. We broke up on good terms!"
"That's what everyone who gets dumped says. You've always had a knack for comforting yourself," Yaoyao said.
Chu Feng looked indignant. "Would it kill you not to take a jab at me?"
"I'm just stating the facts." Monster smiled like a flower in bloom.
Chu Feng was furious, but there was nothing he could do about Yaoyao. He couldn't beat her in a fight or an argument, and his parents and godfather all took her side.
One palm could not clap, and one tree could not hold up a roof. He stood alone.
"I'm leaving." Chu Feng turned and strode off in a huff.
He had graduated from university a few