Circle's car had already disappeared into the city's neon lights, leaving me standing somewhat dazed under the streetlamp, as the entire city suddenly seemed to become an illusion.

I tossed away the convenience bag in my hand, pulled out a tissue from my pocket, wiped off the grease on my hands, but couldn't wipe away the dust that had settled in my heart.

The city's lights grew brighter and brighter, and I lost my sense of direction, standing there aimlessly, then watched the traffic come and go with the detachment of a bystander, listening to the fragmented sounds of car horns...

In the distance, the bell tower rang out a sound of redemption, finally snapping me out of my daze. I picked up my phone again, intending to call Yan Yan, but after a long hesitation, I gave up and instead dialed Jian Wei's number.@@novelbin@@

After a moment, Jian Wei answered the phone, her tone somewhat surprised, "Zhao Yang, why are you calling me?"

"I'm in Suzhou, are you free now?"

"I'll be off work soon."

"Alright, you haven't had dinner yet, right? Let me treat you."

"Mm, let's go for dry pot, I haven't had it in a long time."

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