At eight sharp the next morning, the alarm on his phone rang right on time.
Ji Ting woke to the ringing and reached out to turn it off, his awareness gradually returning. Out of habit, he looked beside him, only to find that he was alone in bed.
Ji Ting looked toward the bathroom. The door was open, and the light was off.
"Ji Yanzhi?" he called, then got out of bed and headed into the adjoining little sitting room.
The sitting room was empty, with only morning light spilling through the sheer curtains. He spotted a card on the table. On its front, in Ji Yanzhi's familiar, slightly flamboyant handwriting, were the words "Ji Ear."
Ji Ting picked up the card and turned it over. On the back were two brief lines-
"I'll be waiting here. Come find me."
"Agricultural Bureau Family Compound, Shanghua Road."
The instant his gaze landed on the address, Ji Ting's brow furrowed.
This compound was where he had lived for seven whole years, his old home where he and his aunt had depended on each other. Just three kilometers away was Rongqing Park, where he and Ji Yanzhi had gone on their first date.
Ji Ting blinked. Could today's date be... another boat ride?
The thought flashed through his mind. He didn't dwell on it, setting down the card to wash up first.
Once he had changed into his usual clothes and was ready to leave, he paused as he passed the full-length mirror. His reflection looked neat and tidy, but far too everyday.
Ji Yanzhi always dressed so... beautifully for their dates.
At that thought, Ji Ting lingered in front of the mirror for two seconds, then decisively went back to change.
Once he was ready, Ji Ting went downstairs. Jiang Mingde was