After the divorce, he went on a motorcycle trip, and his ex-wife and daughter were filled with regre

Jiang Ye took a bite; the rice was soft, sticky, and sweet, with a faint bamboo fragrance—it was indeed delicious.

Halfway through the banquet, a heart-wrenching cry suddenly came from outside.

Jiang Ye paused for a moment, then put down his chopsticks.

"What's going on? On such a joyous day, why is someone crying?"

Lin Wan'er smiled and explained in a low voice, "This is their local custom, called 'crying before marriage'."

"Before getting married, the bride should hug her family and cry, expressing her gratitude to her parents for raising her and her reluctance to leave her parents' home."

Jiang Ye suddenly realized.

He followed Lin Wan'er to the entrance of the main room and looked at the bride in the courtyard, who was wearing a red wedding dress and crying her eyes out.

Listening to the mournful and moving wedding lament, Jiang Ye felt a strange sense of emotion welling up inside him.

This kind of original, deeply emotional local culture and customs is something you absolutely cannot experience in big cities.

After lunch, Lin Wan'er took Jiang Ye to explore the village.

They visited local traditional handicraft workshops, watched the villagers perform folk dances, and sampled various local snacks.

All of this was very new and interesting to Jiang Ye.

He seemed to have forgotten all his troubles and was completely immersed in this simple and pure joy.

Before we knew it, the sun had already set.

Lights began to twinkle in the village.

"It's getting late, we should head back," Jiang Ye said, glancing at his watch.

"Okay, let's go."

The two bid farewell to the hospitable villagers and embarked on their return journey along the mountain road.

By this time, it was completely dark.

There were no streetlights in the mountains, and it was pitch black all around, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

Jiang Ye turned on his powerful flashlight to illuminate the road ahead.

"Be careful, the road is slippery."

Jiang Ye walked ahead, extending one hand to hold Lin Wan'er's hand tightly.

Lin Wan'er's hands were soft and somewhat cold.

Jiang Ye held her hand, feeling his heart beat faster.

In the darkness, the distance between the two seemed to shrink infinitely.

Jiang Ye could even hear Lin Wan'er's slightly rapid breathing.

The feeling of groping forward in the dark and relying on each other made the atmosphere between the two exceptionally ambiguous.

After finally getting out of the mountains, we returned to where we had parked our motorcycles.

Jiang Ye let out a long sigh of relief.

"Finally out."

He got on the motorcycle and put on his helmet.

Lin Wan'er also got into the car.

This time, she didn't just gently grab Jiang Ye's clothes like she had in the morning.

Instead, she stretched out her arms and tightly wrapped them around Jiang Ye's waist.

She pressed her cheek against Jiang Ye's broad back, her body pressed tightly against him.

Jiang Ye could clearly feel the amazing softness and warmth coming from behind him.

His body stiffened slightly, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

"Hold me tight."

Jiang Ye said something in a low voice and twisted the accelerator.

The motorcycle sped through the night, heading towards Linshui City.

Neither of them spoke the rest of the way.

Only the sound of the wind and the roar of the engine echoed in my ears.

However, that ambiguous atmosphere spread wildly between the two of them.

Half an hour later, the motorcycle stopped in front of Lin Wan'er's bookstore.

Lin Wan'er's residence was located on the second floor of the bookstore.

"We've arrived." Jiang Ye parked the car and took off his helmet.

Lin Wan'er got out of the car, but did not go upstairs immediately.

She stood there, looking at Jiang Ye, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes.

"Eno..."

Lin Wan'er bit her lip, her voice very soft.

"How about... you come to my place for a while? Have a cup of tea before you leave."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye's heart skipped a beat.

He looked into Lin Wan'er's expectant eyes and at her face, which looked particularly charming in the night.

As a normal man, it would be a lie to say that he wasn't tempted by such a beautiful woman's invitation.

Jiang Ye's mind was already filled with images of what might happen next.

but.

Just as he was about to nod in agreement...

Three women's faces suddenly flashed through his mind.

Shen Qinghan's face was filled with regret and tears.

Xia Yu's face, so decisive and ruthless in the business world, yet revealing its vulnerability to him late at night.

And then there's Han Qingru's face, so gentle yet so resolute in her departure.

These three women were like three invisible shackles, tightly binding his heart.

His emotional world is now a complete mess.

If he really stays tonight, what happens between him and Lin Wan'er?

How should he face these three women? And how should he face Lin Wan'er?

He can't afford to incur any more emotional debts for himself or others.

Jiang Ye took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the impulse in his heart.

He looked at Lin Wan'er and shook his head slightly.

"Wan'er, it's too late, I won't go in."

Jiang Ye's voice was calm, yet it conveyed an undeniable determination.

"You should get some rest; you have to open the shop tomorrow."

Lin Wan'er was stunned when she heard Jiang Ye's refusal.

Her face, which had been full of expectation, turned pale instantly.

Why?

Lin Wan'er's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes reddened.

"Jiang Ye, do you think... I'm not attractive?"

"No, Wan'er, you are very beautiful and outstanding."

Jiang Ye sighed, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"But... my situation is complicated right now."

There's no room for anyone else in my heart.

Jiang Ye looked at Lin Wan'er, his eyes filled with apology.

"I came out this time specifically to find someone."

"I don't want to get involved in any more relationships until I find her."

After listening to Jiang Ye's explanation, Lin Wan'er fell silent.

Looking into Jiang Ye's deep and determined eyes, she knew that no matter how much she tried to persuade him to stay, it would be in vain.

"I see."

Lin Wan'er gave a bitter laugh, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Everyone has their own story.

"I hope you find her soon."

After saying that, Lin Wan'er turned around, quickly walked into the bookstore, and closed the door.

Jiang Ye stood outside the door, looking at the tightly closed wooden door, feeling a sense of loss.

But he does not regret his decision.

He knew that if he stayed tonight, it would be the greatest harm he could do to Lin Wan'er.

He no longer has the energy to cultivate a new relationship.

Those three women were already enough to confuse him.

Moreover, his purpose in coming out was to find Han Qingru.

He absolutely could not afford to cause any further trouble before finding his eldest sister.

Jiang Ye straddled his motorcycle, twisted the throttle, and disappeared into the night.

……

The next morning.

Jiang Ye got up early and packed his bags.

He arrived at the bookstore entrance and slipped a thick envelope through the crack in the door.

Inside the envelope was a short farewell letter and enough money for Lin Wan'er to live a carefree life for a long time.

This was the only compensation he could give this kind girl.

After doing all this, Jiang Ye mounted his BMW GS and put on his helmet.

He took one last look at the quiet bookstore, then twisted the accelerator and drove out of Linshui City.

Embarking on another motorcycle journey.

Jiang Ye's mood was much calmer than before.

He knew that he still had a long way to go.

But he believes that as long as he keeps going, one day he will find his own "Cloud Wilderness".

He found the person he had been searching for.