Accusations of not wanting to marry: The prosecutor pressed him relentlessly.

Fang Youxi naturally saw Yun Qiao's post on WeChat Moments, and not only that, she also saw that Rong Qian had liked it.

She thought about it for a moment and then gave herself a thumbs up.

When she got home that evening, she asked Mu Wangbei, "Does Brother Qian have a girlfriend?"

Mu Wangbei shook his head: "I haven't heard about it, what's wrong?"

Whether she was overthinking it or not, Fang Youxi always felt that Rong Qian's feelings for Yun Qiao were somewhat unusual.

Mu Wangbei had drunk too much and was too happy today. He kept nuzzling against Fang Youxi, his face saying "I want your attention."

Fang Youxi then asked him, "Why did you bring your marriage certificate today? Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?"

"Tch, everyone in that room except me is single, and one of them just got domestic violence from his wife. I'll bring him over to show off and make them jealous."

"Aren't you childish?" Fang Youxi found it amusing and reached out to pinch his nose.

Mu Wangbei breathed through his mouth, and his voice sounded muffled as he spoke: "I'm willing."

So this is what it sounds like when you speak while pinching your nose; it's a bit like an animation voiceover.

Fang Youxi pinched her nose again and said, "I'm willing."

"Hahahaha," she laughed.

Mu Wangbei leaned in and kissed her: "Aren't you childish?"

Love doesn't make you a better person, but rather helps you rediscover your most authentic and joyful self.

The best kind of love is letting each other become like children again.

*

The flight from North City to Singapore takes six hours and twenty minutes.

Rong Qian couldn't help but laugh at himself on the plane.

I haven't done anything so impulsive in years.

He's not some greenhorn.

Even when he was in his early twenties, he was still a calm and reserved person.

I don't know if it was because of Mu Wangbei, but she actually started thinking about whether she should start a relationship.

He had actually considered Yun Qiao before. Although he didn't take the Jiang family's power seriously, they were still good friends. It wasn't worth it for a woman. Now that he thought about it, when did Rong Qian ever need to hesitate? He was almost forty years old. He could do whatever he wanted without any worries.

Rong Qian arrived in Singapore at 3 PM and made a phone call to Yun Qiao from the airport.

When Yun Qiao received the call and learned that the person was already at the airport, she was so surprised that she couldn't speak.

"Is Brother Qian here on a business trip?"

Rong Qian: "I came to see you."

Yun Qiao: ...

Rong Qian: "Today is Sunday, don't tell me you're still working. There's not much of an overtime culture in Singapore."

Yun Qiao: "...I'm having fun at Universal Studios~"

It's kind of sad to say, but this was the first time she'd ever been to an amusement park in her life. Before college, she spent every day studying, and when she was dating Jiang Chengyun, she spent most of her time revolving around him. There was a Universal Studios in Beicheng, and when it first opened, she asked Jiang Chengyun about it. He didn't take it seriously and said, "Who goes to that lousy place for no reason? I'm not a kid."

She never mentioned it again after that.

During the Spring Festival holiday, she didn't go home to save on airfare. The company still had some foreign trade orders to follow up on, so she worked several shifts in order to earn extra pay during the holiday.

She finally had time to rest this weekend. Yesterday, she spent a long time by herself at Merlion Square and also went to the aquarium.

I arrived at Universal Studios early this morning.

Playing alone, she was happy and had a great time. Here, no one knew her, and Yun Qiao felt like she had become a completely new person, no longer needing to restrain herself, to make money and live a good life.

Rong Qian didn't let Yun Qiao cause any trouble. His voice on the phone was filled with laughter: "Wait, I'm coming to find you."

Singapore is small, and it's not far by taxi. Rong Qian entered the park before five o'clock. Yun Qiao was waiting for him at the entrance. When she saw him, she couldn't help but complain, "The park closes at seven o'clock. It's such a waste for you to come at this time."

Rong Qian laughed when he saw her like that: "You still make it in time to watch the fireworks show with me."

When he came in, he saw the announcement that there would be a fireworks show tonight, which was very rare, and they were all very lucky.

The two had a meal together in the park, then found a step to sit on and wait to watch the fireworks.

Rong Qian asked with a smile, "Why did you decide to come here alone? Didn't you go to Beicheng? Beicheng is about eight times the size of this place. There's nothing fun here, and the food here is notoriously bad."

Yun Qiao shook her head.

Are you used to living alone in Singapore?

Yun Qiao nodded.

Rong Qian said helplessly, "I flew for six and a half hours to see you, and you can't even talk to me? All you can do is shake your head and nod."

Yun Qiao sighed: "You shouldn't have come. We're just ordinary friends. It's not worth you making this trip."

Rong Qian looked into her eyes, his gaze filled with fear, hesitation, and rejection.

I saw her posts on WeChat Moments yesterday, and that's clearly not how it was.

In the photo, her eyes are full of happiness and excitement, like shimmering light, making it impossible to look away.

But today, in front of him, she seemed to have reverted to the somewhat timid and insecure Yun Qiao she once was.

It shouldn't be like this.

Rong Qian chuckled softly, "Since you know what I'm thinking, why say that? Aren't you afraid of hurting my feelings?"

Yun Qiao didn't expect Rong Qian to be so direct this time. If he had said that he came on a business trip and just wanted to see her and have a meal together, she could have smoothed things over. But now, she didn't know what to say.

A moment of silence.

With a "bang," a firework burst open in mid-air.

Both of them looked up at the sky at the same time.

Yun Qiao stared intently, but Rong Qian's gaze shifted from the fireworks to her profile.

She has always been a beautiful girl.

Otherwise, Jiang Chengyun wouldn't have stayed with her for four or five years and still be so fond of her.

She has always been a good girl, even though when I first met her, her ambition and desire were tinged with timidity and ingratiation.

If she were truly a greedy person, after marrying Jiang Chengyun, she should at least have everything she needs for the rest of her life. Just take that "beloved" restaurant, if she wanted it, Jiang Chengyun would definitely give it to her.

That restaurant would be worth millions even if it were sold, and that villa is still empty; Jiang Chengyun hasn't let Tan Jia go there.

But she chose to start over, and Jiang Chengyun still doesn't know that her mother is sick and hospitalized.

Now, she has chosen to start over in Singapore, which shows she is a brave girl.

She was worth the special trip he made.

"Yun Qiao, how about giving it a try with me? I have the ability and the willingness to give you what you want."

When Rong Qian asked this question, Yun Qiao didn't speak. She just looked at the fireworks in the sky. The dazzling fireworks reflected colorful light and shadow on her face, making her look so beautiful.

Five minutes, just five minutes.

After the ultimate brilliance, everything returns to tranquility.

Yun Qiao turned to look at Rong Qian and smiled faintly, "Brother Qian, thank you for coming to watch the fireworks show with me. Please don't come again."

Rong Qian looked at her, and this time his eyes were filled with determination.

"Brother Qian, you're wonderful. If we hadn't known each other before and had met in Singapore, I think I would have fallen for you. But every time I see you, I can't help but think of him again, and I'll never be able to move on. Coming here, I've experienced an unprecedented sense of ease. I have a job, I'm working hard to earn money, and I can take good care of myself. As for the people and things from before, they're all in the past, and I don't want to think about them anymore. I remember you once told me that I should have a life of my own, and this is what I want."

After a long while, Rong Qian smiled self-deprecatingly.

A fleeting moment of passion, like fireworks tonight, fades into tranquility after its dazzling display.

Yeah.

As he left, he hugged Yun Qiao.

The first hug, and also the last.

Rong Qian took the last flight back to Beicheng that night.

Yun Qiao didn't go to see them off at the airport; she was very happy on her way home.

In a place where no one knew her, she finally broke free from the shackles of her past.

Without comparison and judgment, there's no need to pretend to be strong or force a smile.

When you no longer have to change yourself to please others, the sense of relief that wells up from the bottom of your heart is like someone who has been living in a dark room suddenly seeing the sunlight.

This process of rediscovering oneself in an unfamiliar environment is like a long-awaited reunion with oneself.

We no longer live up to others' expectations, but strive to become the person we want to be.

When we learn to face ourselves honestly, the confidence that radiates from within is enough to illuminate the path forward.

In the new year, take good care of yourself!

(This is dedicated to all my friends who enjoyed this article!)