By linking my account to the check-in system, I became a leisurely traveler.

Chapter 22 Goodbye
The next morning, Li Younan did not sleep until noon as he had the day before.

When he drew back the curtains, the sun had just risen, and the morning chill was gradually melting away in the sunlight.

Li Younan knew that it would soon become very hot, but that didn't affect his mood.

He stretched comfortably. Ever since he quit his job and decided to use the system's perks to collect scenery from around the world, he woke up every day with a cheerful mood, and even the occasional changes that occurred each day did not affect this underlying feeling.

Li Younan uploaded all the photos he took yesterday that were of great significance to the cloud and deleted the camera.

He then spent some time washing up before finally going to the hotel's buffet restaurant for breakfast.

The appointment with Zhu Qingyue was at 1 p.m., and since it was still early, Li Younan leisurely ate his meal at the restaurant.

He spread butter on a slice of toast, sandwiched two slices together, and enjoyed it slowly with a cup of sweetened coffee.

Previously, I rarely had the opportunity to spend a long time eating breakfast. Whether during my student years or after I started working, mornings were extremely precious, and being able to slowly eat breakfast was a luxury in itself.

He was in a very pleasant mood, not only because he was extremely satisfied with this meal, but also because he thought that he could enjoy every meal like this in the future. Even the most mundane breakfast, as long as he savored it slowly, would bring a pleasure that the ingredients themselves could not replace.

After having breakfast, Li Younan prepared to go out.

Today, he only brought his camera.

Of the skills he was rewarded with, the one that brings him the most joy right now is undoubtedly photography.

Li Younan was naturally hoping to capture a few more snapshots of someone's life today.

At 1 p.m., Li Younan met Zhu Qingyue on Yihe Road as agreed.

This is a place recommended by Zhu Qingyue.

Zhu Qingyue said she is currently writing a novel set in the Republican era.

Some people online say, "One Yihe Road, half of the history of the Republic of China," as many important figures and events of the Republic of China are related to this place. Perhaps a visit here will inspire her.

Li Younan didn't mind at all; he had no destination in mind, so he agreed.

Today, Zhu Qingyue wore light makeup and a beige sun hat with a pink bow on it.

She looked radiant; from a distance, Zhu Qingyue appeared spotless and beautiful.

But the next second, Li Younan was dumbfounded.

A gust of wind blew by, and Zhu Qingyue's hat flew up, her hair and skirt dancing in the air.

Zhu Qingyue panicked and covered her skirt, jumping up to grab her hat, only to watch helplessly as it got stuck in a tree not far away.

At this moment, Zhu Qingyue couldn't care less about Li Younan. The current situation was really troublesome... Greeting Li Younan would only make her look more embarrassed. It would be better to focus on the hat, which could alleviate the awkwardness a little.

She stood under the tree, looking at the hat above, its pink bow swaying in the wind as if performing a new kind of dance.

Zhu Qingyue sighed slowly before turning to look at Li Younan.

Then, she was dumbfounded.

Li Younan slowly put down her camera. In the moment when she was in such a sorry state, this guy had pressed the shutter countless times.

The two looked at each other quietly for a moment, then suddenly couldn't help but burst into laughter.

After laughing, Zhu Qingyue said with dissatisfaction, "Now this is your responsibility." She pointed to the hat on her head.

This can be seen as retaliation for Li Younan's actions.

Half an hour later, Li Younan and Zhu Qingyue strolled aimlessly along Yihe Road.

Tired from walking, they casually walked into a nearby coffee shop, ordered two coffees, and sat down to rest for a while.

The café had a piano and was decorated in a very stylish manner, but there was no one playing it. Li Younan glanced at the piano, and his inner show-off began to ignite.

It would be super cool to go up and play a tune right now.

However, Li Younan held back.

Sitting there playing the piano is indeed cool, but taking the initiative to go up to her is a bit silly, which makes Li Younan feel somewhat pained.

However, Zhu Qingyue was clearly unaware of Li Younan's ulterior motives.

She quietly sipped her coffee, taking in the atmosphere with her eyes, and finally fixed her gaze on Li Younan's face in front of her, suddenly asking, "Do you have a girlfriend?"

His gaze deepened, even becoming slightly unfocused, before he sighed softly and said, "We just broke up."

Zhu Qingyue blinked, then lowered her head and took another sip of coffee.

Logically, this topic should end here, after all, it's a sad thing no matter what... at least for most people.

But Zhu Qingyue was very curious; she really wanted to know what kind of ex-girlfriend someone like Li Younan would have.

To put it more bluntly, she wanted to know what kind of girl could win his heart.

Zhu Qingyue looked up and asked casually, "No wonder you're traveling alone."

Li Younan chuckled softly.

Zhu Qingyue then asked, "Have you been together for a long time?"

Li Younan nodded: "It's been quite a long time. We got together right after graduating from university and have been in Binhai City ever since. She's a local from Binhai City."

Zhu Qingyue nodded, but felt a strange sense of loss in her heart... That meant it had been several years.

That curiosity intensified, and Zhu Qingyue couldn't help but wonder what kind of girl she would be. Based on her experience, girls from Binhai City were typically gentle and sweet, and would often act coquettishly. It wasn't hard to imagine what their interactions would be like.

Li Younan didn't really want to continue this topic, so she broke the silence and asked, "And you? Are you in a relationship?"

Zhu Qingyue snapped out of her daze and shook her head helplessly: "No, I've never been in a relationship since I was a child."

Just as Zhu Qingyue finished speaking, Li Younan's phone rang.

Li Younan looked at the unfamiliar number displayed on the phone, which belonged to Binhai City. After hesitating for a moment, he still pressed the answer button.

The next moment, that familiar voice came through the phone receiver, slightly hoarse, and quite different from the one Li Younan remembered: "Li Younan, I've arrived in Jinling City. I want to see you one last time. There are some things I want to tell you in person. Don't rush to refuse me. I won't take up too much of your time, and you don't need to pick a specific time or place. Just tell me where you are, and I'll come find you. No matter what you're doing, I'll only take up a few minutes of your time."

Upon hearing Yang Ting's voice and hearing what she said, Li Younan's first reaction was one of absurdity; he couldn't imagine that Yang Ting would say such things. For a moment, he even felt a pang of sympathy, but a instant later, his heart hardened again.

He paused for a moment and then said, "I'm sorry, it's not convenient right now."

Yang Ting paused for a moment: "I saw your post on WeChat Moments from a friend yesterday, and I bought a high-speed train ticket overnight to come here. I just wanted to see you for a few minutes. Is that not allowed?"

Li Younan glanced at Zhu Qingyue across from him and said, "I'm sorry, it's not convenient."

Zhu Qingyue was extremely clever; she had already guessed who was on the other end of the line from Li Younan's expression and words.

For a moment, she felt empty inside, and her mind began to involuntarily conjure up a dramatic scene of the male and female protagonists getting back together after their breakup. She was extremely depressed.

But at the same time, a strong desire burned in her heart; she really wanted to see what Li Younan's ex-girlfriend was like.

Li Younan glanced at Zhu Qingyue, remained silent for a moment, and then said to Yang Ting, "I'm on Yihe Road..."

Li Younan planned to meet Yang Ting outside later as a final farewell.

(End of this chapter)