See him again
867 Words
Su Yanche
In a previous life, he was my neighbor and childhood friend. Later, my family fell on hard times, and after moving away, we lost contact.
I saw him again in Country M, but he had become a heartbreaker, playing with people’s feelings—a far cry from the radiant boy I remembered. As for me, I was also unrecognizable. We tested each other, but neither of us acknowledged the other.
"Che, the stone you threw hit me."
The young man swiftly jumped over the wall, approaching me with a playful grin.
"Sorry, Han, it slipped. I'll go to Wufangzhai tomorrow and buy your favorite osmanthus cake." He patted my head and said, "I haven't seen you all day. I heard your mother hired a tutor for you. Tutors are so boring, especially since you're not even of school age yet. Now you have to listen to a teacher’s endless lectures every day."
"My time with you has been so much less..." he muttered.
"Che, why don't you come study with me? I'll ask my mother tomorrow."
"Sure, sure!" Su Yanche clapped his hands, his eyes curving in a smile.
"Young Master Su, Master Su has come to fetch you." Sister Li Li entered the garden, accompanied by my mother and Master Su.
"Oh no, oh no." Su Yanche forced a bitter smile, "Father... you're here..."
Master Su, as strict as he was in our past life, scolded sternly, "Climbing walls in the middle of the night—what kind of behavior is this?"
"Father, I know I was wrong..."
Turning to my mother, Master Su said, "Madam Wen, my apologies. This incident is due to my poor upbringing. I will take him home for strict discipline."
"Boys being a little mischievous is quite normal," my mother reassured.
With that, Master Su dragged Su Yanche away as he pleaded for mercy.
"Father... I know I was wrong... I'll never do it again... Ah... it hurts, it hurts..."
Just imagining it was unbearable.
Naturally, I wasn’t spared a scolding from my mother either, and by the time I returned to my room, it was already late.
As I was about to sleep, the voice of Chronos echoed in my mind.
"Stay away from that boy."
"Why?"
...
So strange.
I didn’t know when I fell asleep, but when I awoke, the sun was already high in the sky.
Oh no, I missed school today. I’m definitely going to get scolded.
"Sister Li Hua, Sister Li Li!"
"Miss, you’re awake," Sister Li Li said, entering the room. "Madam said it's Qingming Festival, so she’ll take you out to pay respects and enjoy the outing. She even gave your tutor a break."
"When will we be back?"
"In about two or three days."
Just then, Aunt Li entered. "Miss, Young Master Su is waiting in the hall. He says he has something to tell you."
"I understand, Aunt Li."
After washing up and dressing, I made my way to the main hall. Su Yanche had been waiting a while, and as soon as he saw me, he pulled out a package larger than his face, opened it, and handed me a piece of cake.
"I went early to buy this for you, but you only just woke up." He grinned even more brightly.
"Try it."
I took a big bite, savoring the taste. Traditional methods are unmatched—it's hard to find such delicacies nowadays.
"Mmm, it's delicious."
I wolfed down piece after piece, nearly choking myself in the process.
"By the way," *chomp chomp* "your father," *chomp chomp* "yesterday..."
"I'm fine, Han."
Su Yanche gazed at me with his twinkling eyes.
So adorable—but somehow, something feels a bit off.
"Miss, it’s time to leave."
"Coming."
"Han, be safe on the road."
"I will."
…
In the carriage, I lifted the curtain and gazed out in a daze.
The streets were bustling with activity, vendors shouting, a lively scene—it seemed like a time of peace.
As the carriage approached the outskirts, green grass and blue skies unfolded outside the window, with petals dancing in the air.
Taking a deep breath, the pollution-free scenery and air were refreshing.
The fresh air sharpened my mind, and I suddenly remembered my mission.
Since I was out, the chances of finding Chronos's divine power should increase. Though I had no leads, I could at least rely on intuition and see what luck I might have.
Divine power—could it be solid, liquid, or gas? No, if it’s divine, it must transcend materialism. Could it be intangible and invisible? Then how would I find it…
Oh heavens! What is all this!
"I will guide you when the time is right."
Chronos’s voice sounded in my mind again.
"What do you mean, ‘when the time is right’? Does that mean there are unnecessary times, too? Time is running out; I’m in a hurry to reincarnate, you know! Are you serious?"
"If you're idle, get more sleep."
"Why?"
"Because now, you have to sleep for two people."
"What does that even mean? Why is everything you say so cryptic?"
...
Gone again...
Sigh, is it another one of heaven’s secrets?
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