The Emperor's Heart, A Tale of Time Travel Love

Li Xinle stands on the balcony of her luxurious apartment in the city center, overlooking the countless lights of this city that never sleeps. She is a young and promising entrepreneur in this city, having become the director of a well-known advertising company at the age of twenty-five or six. Whether in the business world or in social circles, she is the queen who can do anything and shines brightly. Li Xinle always has a brilliant smile on her face, and her innocent and lively personality has won the affection of many friends in her life and work. That evening, Li Xinle had just returned from the company, holding a glass of red wine in her hand, and took a sip, feeling the sweetness and slight drunkenness spread all over her body. She leaned against the railing a little tiredly, recalling the meetings of the day and those creative proposals that excited her. Her every move exudes confidence and determination, which is the result of many years of hard work in the workplace. Li Xinle has always dreamed of becoming a successful career woman since she was a child. Her parents are ordinary working-class people who have always taught her to be independent and confident. With her own efforts and wisdom, Li Xinle was admitted to a well-known university in the country and quickly stood out after graduation. Under her leadership, the company's performance has soared for several years in a row, winning high recognition in the industry. "Xinle, you should also take a break." The voice of her best friend Zhang Xiaofei came from the mobile phone. She is Li Xinle's closest friend, inseparable since her university days. Zhang Xiaofei knows Li Xinle's hard work and dedication in her career and always worries that she is pushing herself too hard. "Feifei, I know, but I'm a bit tired tonight and want to be alone." Li Xinle replied softly, a trace of fatigue appeared in her eyes, but was immediately suppressed by her strong will. "Okay, but remember to rest early and don't sleep too late." Zhang Xiaofei said no more, knowing that this friend is stubborn and strong, and will never show weakness to anyone easily. After hanging up the phone, Li Xinle walked back to the spacious living room, where the walls were covered with photos of her participating in various business activities, each recording her glorious moments. She sat on the sofa, silently recalling the hardships and achievements along the way. For today's success, she has sacrificed too much, including love. Li Xinle once had an unforgettable love affair, and the other party was her senior at university, Zhao Tianyu. They once looked forward to the future together and pursued dreams together. However, the cruelty of reality gradually separated them, and they finally had to break up helplessly. Li Xinle sealed all her emotions and devoted all her energy to her career, achieving today's glory. But deep in her heart, she can never forget the man who brought her countless good memories. "Perhaps, this is my destiny." Li Xinle sighed softly, a trace of gloom flashed in her eyes. It was late at night, and she decided to take a hot bath to relax both physically and mentally. In the bathroom, the warm water washed her body and took away the fatigue of the day. She closed her eyes and let her thoughts drift away. Li Xinle stood in the spacious bathroom, and her slightly tired face was reflected in the mirror. Although her career is thriving, she always feels that something is missing in her heart. Her friends always say that she is a die-hard workaholic, but she knows that this persistence in work is more of an escape. She is afraid of loneliness and afraid to stop and face the emptiness in her heart. She took off her clothes and slowly entered the bathtub, and the warm water immediately wrapped around her body. She closed her eyes and let the warm water comfort her skin. The fatigue seemed to gradually dissipate in the water, but the loneliness in her heart became more and more clear. Li Xinle couldn't help but think of Zhao Tianyu, and the days when they were together seemed to be just yesterday. At that time, she was still a girl full of longing for the future, and Zhao Tianyu was the man who brought her infinite hope. Zhao Tianyu was her senior at university, gentle and talented. Their encounter was like a romantic idol drama, quickly falling in love. They once looked forward to the future together and made many beautiful plans. However, reality shattered their dreams again and again. After graduation, Zhao Tianyu chose to go abroad for further study, and Li Xinle stayed in the country and started her career. Distance and time gradually separated them, and they could only break up helplessly in the end. Li Xinle tried to bury this relationship in her heart, but on such a night, memories always come to mind mercilessly. She couldn't help but think, if they had not been separated at the beginning, what would life be like now? But she knows that this question will never have an answer. She chose the current path, although full of a sense of achievement, but also paid a huge price. "Perhaps this is the price of growth." Li Xinle sighed softly and slowly stood up from the bathtub. She dried her body, put on comfortable pajamas, and walked back to the bedroom. She needs to rest well, and there is still a lot of work waiting for her to deal with tomorrow. However, the silence of the night let her thoughts drift again. She lay in bed, looking at the ceiling, recalling her life. Behind her success, there are countless days and nights of struggle and effort. She is proud of herself, but also feels a bit lonely. The price of success may be to lose those things that were once the most precious. Gradually, Li Xinle's thoughts became blurred, and her eyelids became heavier and heavier. Unconsciously, she fell asleep.