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Many people stood there, still reminiscing about Lin Ye and Erii, the young lovers. With the sincere blessings of their family and friends, the two were about to embark on a new journey, as if arriving at the final destination of happiness. Many tourists present were also deeply moved by this scene, not only because of the beautiful love between Lin Ye and Erii, but also because of the arrival of their family and friends at the most crucial moment to bid farewell to the newlyweds and offer their blessings. The sublimation of beautiful emotions caused a surge of emotion to rise in the hearts of many present. This was truly a group effort!

For Lin Ye and Erii, if their love was just a beautiful beginning, then the arrival of Genjiro and the ramen master was the perfect ending to their love story. Only such a love story can be considered perfect.

It's worth mentioning that the young man in the black trench coat whom Erii had previously apologized to was also among the many travelers. The girl next to him was lying in the boy's arms, crying softly and emotionally.

The reason they rushed to the airport wasn't just because they were going to be late. It was also because they belonged to two powerful families who didn't support their love. Since the two families were enemies, how could they allow them to be together? In fact, they planned to elope.

They thought they could leave without any ties and live a sweet, carefree life together, but could they really leave without looking back? Although they won in love, their extended families, their parents and relatives had high expectations for them and regarded them as their closest relatives.

If they simply leave it at that, their love will never be perfect. True love naturally receives the sincere blessings of family and friends. To run away like this—yes, to run away—is also a form of shirking responsibility, even an irresponsible attitude. Because the road ahead in their love story will undoubtedly be filled with various hardships and obstacles. If they can't even overcome these initial difficulties, how can they talk about staying together and loving each other for a lifetime?

Not long ago, the couple witnessed Lin Ye and Erii's love, and then saw Genji's sincere blessing to the ramen master. These scenes deeply moved them. They felt they couldn't just leave like this. If their love was beautiful, upright, and even sweet, then it deserved the blessings of their clansmen and friends.

Even if those people disagree, if you don't even have the courage to fight for it, then what is the point of your so-called perseverance?

How can a loving act last if it lacks persistence? This was also the realization the two of them had at that moment.

"Ah Liang, are you sure you really want to go back?"

"Huizi, don't you already have your answer?"

The girl in his arms didn't speak, but looked intently at the boy.

“Huizi, if I really leave like this, we may feel happy and joyful for a short time, but as time goes by, we will face all kinds of difficulties. Perhaps in the future we will blame each other or even run away. True love is about being brave enough to face everything. My family has high hopes for me, so I will try my best to shine until they recognize our love.”

The young man called A Liang spoke solemnly, as if he were making a vow to the girl in his arms.

"Huizi, do you believe me? Do you believe I can do all this? Do you believe I can give you the happiness you want in the future?"

The boy's eyes were bright and piercing.

“I believe you, Huizi believes in A-Liang. From the moment I first saw A-Liang, I knew that you were definitely not a coward who would only run away.”

Hui Zi said, her face still wet with tears.

Ah Liang stopped talking and instead hugged the girl tightly in his arms.

Not long after, he picked up his suitcase and walked out of the airport's immigration hall with Huizi.

But just as the two of them stepped out, a series of Mercedes-Benz cars appeared outside. It was clear that people from both of their families had arrived at the same time. However, neither A Liang nor Hui Zi ran away at this moment. Instead, they faced it with a calm and confident attitude.

That also shocked the parents who had rushed over.

They were originally told that their child would be taken away and punished according to family rules, but now it seems things are different.

Especially when both sets of parents look at their children's beloved partners, there is an implicit sense of approval, because they feel that the reality is not as bad as they thought. If the couple can really grow because of some things, wouldn't that be a good thing? After all, there are no eternal enemies.

These two families are considered a mid-level force in Tokyo. If they could unite, their family strength would surely increase, perhaps creating an unprecedented win-win situation.

It really was a series of twists and turns. Just a short while ago, the screech of brakes in the plaza outside the hall sounded like a battle cry. A man in a black trench coat pushed through the crowd and strode in. Some sharp-eyed travelers even spotted a rocket-propelled grenade falling from the old man's body behind him. In some other contexts, it might have been a model or a toy, but the men's aggressive demeanor and behavior made them seem more like gangsters than gangsters themselves. The fact that a rocket-propelled grenade had fallen from their bodies spoke volumes. The man in the black trench coat even reached into his pocket, seemingly wanting to pull out a gun and fire.

Later, to everyone's amusement and dismay, they discovered that the heavy wooden box contained not any explosives, but rather a father's love. Yes, although they didn't know the relationship between the master craftsman and Erii, their interactions were like those of an old father giving his daughter advice and care as she was about to leave home. He even remembered to bring her a favorite snack before she left.

Especially on such a stormy night, friends and family drove over just to bid farewell to the couple and bring them a delicious serving of duck necks.

How can something beautiful not move us?

In the airport's arrival and departure hall, many couples were cuddling together. A middle-aged couple held their child tightly in their arms, while an elderly couple with gray hair supported each other. They were preparing to travel abroad to fulfill a dream from their youth, which was also a wish before they passed away. Because they were very old and probably didn't have many years left, they planned to take advantage of the fact that their old arms and legs could still move around to see the magnificent mountains and rivers outside.

When the elderly couple witnessed Lin Ye and Erii's loving scene, tears welled up in their eyes. Although they were past the age of being sentimental, when the natural flow of love surged like a tidal wave, even though the two elderly people were over seventy years old, their eyes were blurred with tears until they flowed down their cheeks.

They were both people who had been through it all, and of course they could also feel that beautiful love. That's why they were willing to go and see the magnificent mountains and rivers one last time before they passed away, and to experience the impulse and intensity of the love they once had.

There was also a middle-aged man who looked rather disheveled.

It wasn't that he was usually unkempt; he was just in a rush. He had just finalized a contract in Tokyo and was about to head abroad to sign another one. According to his calculations, he would have half an hour to get dressed when he arrived at the hotel abroad before rushing to the restaurant the other party had booked.

As the person in charge of this project, his company had high hopes for him. However, if he failed, he would also face the risk of being fired. This middle-aged man had been working hard since college and was now in his forties. He seemed to have achieved great success, but only he knew that he still had nothing. Even his former lover couldn't bear the loneliness of his relentless work and pursuit of so-called lofty ideals and chose to divorce him. His ex-wife opened a small coffee shop in Shinjuku Ward because she always sought stability and wanted a nine-to-five job where she could spend time with her lover, children, and parents when she got home, instead of sacrificing time with her family for a so-called big house.

At this moment, the middle-aged man was standing in the hall.

He didn't stay because he missed his flight, but because the other party had canceled the signing of the contract not long ago. To be more precise, the company that didn't cooperate found a more suitable partner, so the cooperation failed. As the person who led the project, it's easy to imagine that he would be fired by the company.

It could be said that almost in an instant, the middle-aged man seemed to have lost everything—his future, his high-paying job. Yet, he was still paying off his mortgage, hoping to work hard for a few more years to pay it off completely. He also had a thought in his mind: to reconcile with his ex-wife. He wanted to buy that house in a few years and hand the keys over to his ex-wife, if, of course, she didn't have someone she liked or wasn't married by then.

However, with the termination of the cooperation by the other company, the middle-aged man was left with nothing, utterly defeated. Just before he was about to walk out of the hall, looking dejected, he witnessed Lin Ye and Erii spending time together.

Isn't this middle-aged man also longing for such a wonderful future? And if you think back carefully, he even had it before, but he didn't care or rather, he didn't pay attention at all. Back then, he was only focused on pursuing that great future.

Only after all of this had completely failed did he calm down completely. At that moment, he thought about so many things, and finally, he couldn't hold back his tears. He was filled with regret, wondering why he had pursued those ridiculous things.

The person you love is right in front of you. They don't want a big house; they just want to be together, cook dinner together, eat dinner together, watch TV together, and grow old together. Yet, you are busy pursuing your so-called future day and night, neglecting the person who loves you most and losing the most precious things in the process.

Looking back now at so-called success, it seems like a mirage; the truly precious things have always been right beside us.

"I'm so stupid, like an idiot."

The middle-aged man's face was full of bitter smiles and self-deprecation.

There was also an indescribable sense of relief.

Because he suddenly felt that he was no longer striving for that so-called future. Sometimes he felt that he should calm down, stand still and look back to see what he had lost. Maybe he could pick it up again, maybe he would have another chance to change, instead of losing himself in the process of striving.

The man glanced at his watch; it was exactly ten o'clock. There were still about twenty minutes before the closing time of the coffee shop in Shinjuku. If he took a taxi there now, it would take about ten minutes. In other words, there were still ten minutes before the shop actually closed.

Yes, there are still ten minutes left. Why not go there for a coffee? Or why not go there to see the woman he once loved? Actually, he has always loved her. The reason I use the word "once" is because this woman he loved was once his wife. Now he has pushed away the person he loved most. God has really played a cruel joke on him.

Just a month ago, the middle-aged man went to the coffee shop owned by his ex-wife. He drank too much coffee and got "drunk." He complained to his ex-wife that sometimes he really wanted to give up everything and work as a waiter in the coffee shop when he had nothing left. He wondered if she would accept him as an employee. Unexpectedly, his ex-wife jokingly replied that the salary was not high.

Yes, the salary isn't high. Maybe it's time for me to fight for my own happiness.

The middle-aged man shoved the so-called contract into the trash can, along with his neatly folded briefcase, and then swaggered away from the lobby.

The intern, Miko, cried her eyes out, not for the beautiful love story between Lin Ye and Erii, but for the ramen chef.

The old man rushed over just to bring Erii her favorite duck neck. This moved Miko, who had never experienced fatherly love since childhood, to tears. It was like a tear gas bomb, bombarding the girl's eyes. In that instant, she completely broke down.

As the ramen chef was leaving, he passed by Miko and saw how pitifully she was crying. He couldn't bear it and took out a braised egg from his pocket.

"Child, although I don't know what you've been through, have a braised egg. Everything will pass."

Miko subconsciously took the braised egg in her hand and took a small bite.

"Thank you, master chef, your braised eggs... are really delicious."

Chapter 140 Relief

After taking a bite of the braised egg, Meizi burst into tears.

The braised egg that the ramen chef handed her did indeed have a rich, savory aroma that lingered on her lips and teeth. But what truly moved Miko was the caring look in the chef's eyes when he brought her the egg, as if he were her father whom she had never met.

Miko had never experienced fatherly love since childhood; she had never even met her own father. But emotions aren't something you have to witness firsthand; a single moment of feeling can leave a lasting impression on your heart. Before Miko, the old master's expression was extremely kind, especially the deep, fatherly love in his eyes. At that moment, Miko burst into tears, her sobs even louder than before.

Ayanokouji Kaoru, who was standing to the side, was still immersed in the beautiful love between Hayashi Yo and Erii, until she was awakened by the crying of the intern Miko.

"What's wrong, Miko? What happened?"

As a senior, Ayanokouji Kaoru quickly went to comfort the girl next to her, but the more she comforted her, the louder Miko cried, which eventually drew curious glances from many other travelers.

"Um, child, is it because my braised eggs aren't tasty?"

The experienced chef scratched his head awkwardly, thinking that the braised eggs weren't tasty, which made the already depressed girl cry even more.

"No, that's not it, Master Chef. Thank you so much for your braised eggs. They're so delicious that I cried because they're so good."

Miko explained, nodding frantically while tears streamed down her face.

She didn't want the old master to misunderstand, and she didn't want to upset him, so she quickly explained at that moment.

Kaoru Ayanokouji, standing to the side, was both amused and exasperated. He had assumed that something had happened to Miko, or that witnessing that beautiful love reminded her of her own tragic heartbreak, triggering some unforgettable memories. He never imagined that the whole thing was caused by this hard-boiled egg.

Is this braised egg really that appealing?

Kaoru Ayanokouji had heard of something in the East that resembled a "pissing beef ball" and had the same tear-inducing effect, but she didn't know if it was true or not.

Upon hearing Miko's explanation, the master chef couldn't help but smile wryly. "Oh dear, I see. Then there's no need for you to cry. Child, I'm sorry, this is the last braised egg I have. If you want to eat it in the future, you can go to the food street near the back gate of Tokyo National University. Just ask anyone there where Master Yue's ramen is, and you'll find me. I sell ramen there three days a week."

Oh, by the way, if you really can't find me, you can go to Nonoji in Shinjuku Ward on Sundays. There's a small church there, and I attend services there all day Sundays because I'm the pastor.

The experienced craftsman couldn't help but offer some advice.

It was a very gratifying thing for him that someone ate the braised eggs he made himself and burst into tears, especially since the person who cried was such a beautiful girl.

"Yes, thank you, master. I will definitely go."

Miko nodded excitedly.

She had also memorized the food street behind Tokyo National University and the small chapel in Shinjuku; she hadn't just made that promise offhand. Just as Ayanokouji Kaoru had a special feeling for Takamagahara, Miko also had a deep anticipation for the two places the old master had mentioned.

"Then you mustn't suffer any more, okay? This old man will take his leave now."

The old master chuckled and greeted them before turning and leaving.

"Goodbye, master. I will definitely visit you sometime."

"I'm waiting."

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Family, friendship, and love.

Many people present were still deeply moved. For them, it was more like a baptism of life, teaching them about love and being loved, and how to love in the future.

The crow handed a large towel to the yaksha beside it.

Because the latter's rugged face was already covered in tears and snot, and at this moment the tough guy was crying extremely fiercely. When Crow was next to him, he felt tears and snot streaming down his face. If he was slow to dodge, he would have been covered in them. Crow couldn't withstand this onslaught, so he found a towel.

"Crow, thank you."

Yaksha took the towel, covered his face with it, covered his face with his hands, and burst into tears again.

The crying also drew the attention of everyone else present.

The crow then gave Yasha a comforting hug, even whispering words of solace in his ear, as if nibbling on his ear. Normally, this wouldn't seem like a big deal, but in this touching atmosphere, the way the two hugged and tugged at each other felt a little off.

Many people twitched at the sight of this scene. Although they were moved by the beautiful love story, it was still very impactful when it happened between people of the same sex.

The crow also noticed these strange gazes and quickly retreated to distance itself from the yaksha.

Perhaps the crow's comforting words had some effect, because Yaksha also realized this and hugged the crow tightly, saying with a face full of emotion, "Crow, I want to thank you. Thank you for being my strong support at this time."

"Stop talking, Yaksha, I understand, just let go."

The crow first covered the yaksha's mouth to prevent him from saying anything shocking, then struggled frantically like a catfish, trying to break free from him.

Genjiro remained standing in front of the passage, gazing in the direction where Erii and Lin Ye had left, without turning around for a long time.