The sky collapsed, and in the blink of an eye, I found myself transported to Nanluoguxiang.

Apart from the lake, the rest of the park was not yet developed like it would have been in later times.

After walking around for a while, Li Kaixin and Song Anting returned to their starting point.

However, two elderly people were already sitting on the bench.

They snuggled together, their faces beaming with contentment.

Li Kaixin didn't want to disturb the harmony, so he tugged at Song Anting's hand and said softly, "Anting, we've been out for quite a while now, why don't we go back?"

"Okay, Kaixin-ge!" Song Anting nodded and lowered her voice.

Just as the two were about to leave, the elderly gentleman on the bench spoke up: "Wait, young man. I saw you two sitting here. How about my wife and I move over to make room for you?"

"No need, sir."

Li Kaixin shook his head and smiled slightly: "My fiancée and I are going home. You two can just sit here."

"Fiancée?" The old gentleman looked them up and down, nodding repeatedly with a smile. "Excellent! Excellent! Young man, you're very lucky!"

"Sir, you're mistaken."

Song Anting blushed as she answered, then looked at her man with deep affection: "I'm so lucky to have met Brother Kaixin!"

The old man was taken aback at first, but after hearing the second half of the sentence, he burst into laughter.

Just then, the old lady next to them also spoke up with a smile.

"Young man, you mustn't let this girl who's completely devoted to you go. Otherwise, you'll regret it."

"Yes, we've been let down." The old man echoed, a hint of regret on his face.

"Young man, don't think we're being long-winded. My wife and I have lived through the war years and witnessed too many lovers being separated by death. You two have been able to come together in this day and age, please cherish it."

"Sir, rest assured, I will never let her down in this lifetime." Li Kaixin said earnestly, holding Song Anting's hand even tighter.

"Alright, alright!" The old man laughed again upon hearing this. "Young man, it's getting late, so my wife and I won't keep you any longer."

"Alright! Thank you for your guidance today, sir!"

As Li Kaixin spoke, he bowed solemnly before pulling Song Anting away.

The two elderly people watched them leave with smiles on their faces, as if they were looking at their younger selves.

......

On the other side, Zhou Zhiming rode his bicycle, carrying Wang Fang, to the entrance of the courtyard house they had visited last time.

He got out of the car, carrying the bag the driver had given him, and took several deep breaths but hesitated to take that step.

Wang Fang stepped forward and saw her boyfriend looking so frightened, and immediately felt extremely distressed.

"Zhiming, how about... you come back another time?"

"How can that be!" Zhou Zhiming said stiffly, but his words were somewhat stuttering: "I... I'm already at the door. If I don't dare to go in, I'll be laughed at to death."

"But your legs are shaking like this."

"Who's shaking!" Zhou Zhiming still stubbornly insisted, gesturing with his chin towards the courtyard gate: "Come on, Xiao Fang, you lead the way."

Wang Fang didn't say anything more and walked ahead to lead the way.

Just as the two entered the courtyard, Zhou Zhiming finally couldn't hold back and grabbed Wang Fang's arm.

"Um, Xiaofang, if your dad starts fighting later, could you stop him?"

"Okay, okay! If my dad hits you, I'll definitely stop him." Wang Fang didn't laugh, but instead gently patted his hand to comfort him.

She knew in her heart that Zhou Zhiming was only coming to her door in such a frightened state to prove his love for her.