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The starry sky was brilliant, and the night breeze was slightly cool. A thin cloud drifted in from the east, covering the bright moon and dimming its light.
It seemed like rain was about to fall, and the temperature dropped significantly, making the night breeze feel refreshing.
The aroma of grilled meat wafted through the yard, attracting stray cats and dogs from around the area. Three scruffy dogs gathered outside the railing, occasionally barking and wagging their tails in a plea for food.
A new guest arrived at the Big Huai Tree: a completely white cat. Unlike the three dogs with their shabby appearance, this cat maintained a noble demeanor even as a Wanderer. Its fur was pure white, untouched by dust.
Cats are inherently elegant creatures.
This cat seemed particularly intelligent, its amber eyes glinting as it watched the meat skewers in Lin Ta's hands without making a sound, simply observing.
Its gaze resembled that of a higher being, exuding an unusual calmness.
Cats are naturally cautious beings.
Under the tree, Lin Ta and the others were nearing the end of their meal. Everyone was stuffed, lying on the lawn, some breathing heavily while others occasionally burped.
"Lin, your cooking is amazing! I wish I had two more stomachs so I could eat hundreds of skewers!"
Lu Liang patted his swollen belly in genuine admiration. Throughout his life, Lu Liang had tasted countless delicacies and dined at high-end restaurants in the city, but he had never eaten such delicious grilled skewers.
"You really shouldn't eat anymore; you've had so much that it's making me worried."
Before Lin could respond, Qin Wei couldn't help but laugh. She sat next to Lu Liang, playfully patting his round belly.
"You’re still the best, Wei. Don’t worry; once I graduate from Wuyuan Star, we’ll get married. Yes, we must have a grand wedding..."
Lu Liang suddenly grabbed Qin Wei's hand, excitedly discussing their future plans as if he had misstepped on some note.
"What? Who wants to marry you?"
Wei was angry. In front of so many people, she felt embarrassed, her face flushed with a rosy hue, but she still leaned against Lu Liang's sturdy chest.
Once again, they were showered with dog food, splattering Lin Ta and the others.
"Ugh! Can you not be so nauseating? It's really speechless!"
Fatty shifted his body and sat up from the ground, looking quite disdainful of being with Lu Liang. After a few attempts, he finally got up from the lawn, perhaps having eaten too much, his movements were sluggish.
Glancing over, Fatty saw Lu Meimei leaning on the railing, looking outside while holding the leftover meat skewers they had eaten, tossing them out to feed the stray dogs.
"Why didn't you call me for such a fun thing?"
Fatty hurriedly grabbed a skewer and ran towards the railing, but after a couple of tosses, he felt something was off; he and Lu Meimei should still be in a standoff.
Thus, Fatty changed his target and focused on the White Cat perched atop the Sophora Tree. He softly called out, "Kitty, do you want some?"
The White Cat glanced at Fatty and then disappeared into the branches.
"Ugh, not giving me any face! If you want to eat, I won't give it to you! I'm going to feed the dogs!"
Fatty muttered as he ran back to the railing, leaning over to look outside.
"Hey! Dead Fatty, stay away from me..."
"Who wants to get close to you? I'm feeding dogs; what’s it to you?"
Thin clouds drifted by as Silver Moonlight once again bathed the courtyard. Fatty and Lu Meimei leaned on the railing; although they were arguing, there was no real animosity between them—more like playful banter.
Before long, both of them quieted down and leaned over the railing to toss food outside.
Lu Meimei occasionally lifted her leg to sneakily kick Fatty, provoking another round of his nagging. However, he wasn't truly angry; he scratched his thigh and continued to feed her.
When he saw that Lu Meimei had run out of meat skewers, he proactively handed her some more, which she accepted.
They were like happy adversaries, not only filled with grievances but also with a bond…
Perhaps the two of them had unfinished ties from their past lives.
As the thin clouds drifted, Silver Moonlight enveloped the courtyard, casting a glow on Lu Liang and Qin Wei, making them appear radiant, like celestial lovers.
The two nestled together, whispering sweet nothings into each other's ears; after all, they were childhood friends.
Childhood friends must be a kind of blissful fate, right? From childhood to now, and even when they grow old, they can still lean on each other like this.
What a bond that must take years to cultivate!
The moonlight poured completely into the courtyard, illuminating Lin. The cold moonlight seemed somewhat desolate.
He sat alone at the table, holding a chilled sour plum soup. His gaze drifted from Lu Liang to Fatty and Lu Meimei before falling dejectedly down.
"How many years has it been? I've been living alone all this time... Should I also try to seek my own fate?"
Perhaps influenced by the scene around him, Lin's heart suddenly stirred. That long-buried thought surged from deep within him, unstoppable.
Loneliness itself is not frightening; what is terrifying is when you become accustomed to seeing couples together. Loneliness then becomes a knife hanging over your heart.
Whether you acknowledge it or not, it hangs there, ready to stab at any moment.
Perhaps in a deserted morning, perhaps on a sparsely populated Zipline, or maybe just one night in your bed when you hear a lonely song…
Lin's gaze gradually dimmed, and he felt a slightly bitter taste in his mouth. Even among a group of friends, he still felt lonely...
Humans are emotional beings; they need friendship, family, and love.
Lin had been lonely for too long, trapped in a closed-off heart. He believed that before he succeeded, perhaps emotions were a luxury or a burden.
But that was not the case; emotions are a vital source of motivation!
"Meow~"
At some point, the White Cat had come to Lin's side, softly meowing and rubbing against his leg.
"Hmm? Did you sense my loneliness?"
Lin murmured, forcing a bitter smile as he looked at the White Cat. He couldn't help but reach out to stroke its back.
The White Cat cooperated, leaning into Lin's hand, but its gaze remained fixed on the cup in Lin's hand, eyes filled with longing.
The White Cat did not answer Lin's question; it was just a cat and could not speak.
Realizing this, Lin chuckled self-deprecatingly and thought: How comfortable it is to let oneself wither away. This peaceful life has made his willpower decline so quickly?
He forced himself back into his lonely position, temporarily suppressing the solitude in his heart.
Perhaps he did not understand that such forced suppression would eventually lead to problems; sooner or later, the loneliness deep within him would erupt like a flood!
Emotions are never resolved by repression but through release.
"Do you want this?"
Noticing the gaze of the White Cat, Lin picked it up and placed it on the table, pouring a bowl of sour plum soup for it.
The White Cat looked at Lin Yi, seemingly filled with gratitude. It lowered its head and began to drink from the bowl, its movements noble and elegant, as if it were from royalty.
"Hey! Did you all know that Wei and I are childhood friends?"
Lu Liang suddenly shouted, his thoughts always different from others, not knowing what he had thought of to bring this up.
"Tch, who cares!" Fatty scoffed, continuing to feed the dog.
Lu Meimei brushed her forehead and sighed inwardly, wondering why her brother kept throwing dog food at them today. Was he mocking them?
Veins began to bulge on Lin's forehead as he shouted angrily, "Lu Liang! Tone it down; you've thrown enough dog food! Stop it already!"
"Oh! You know about dog food too? I thought you were a narcissist!"
Lu Liang chuckled, unfazed. The smile in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by deep emotion. He cleared his throat and said softly, "It's not easy for us all to be together today. We might have to work hard together at Wuyuan Star for a long time in the future..."
"How about we share our own stories? Let's get to know each other."
As his words fell, the yard fell silent. The crackling of the bonfire ceased, the barking of dogs stopped, and even the sound of the wind disappeared; it was unusually quiet.
In the next moment, a chorus of voices responded, "Sure!"
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