Chapter 5: The Song of Falling Leaves ✦
Fu Sheng stood by the window, watching the leaves drift through the autumn air like forgotten memories. The quiet moments she shared with Bai Jiu had begun to leave an impression on her soul—like the echo of a dream long buried.
That evening, as they walked along the lantern-lit path to the village, she asked quietly:
— "Why do I feel like I've known you before?"
Bai Jiu stopped. His profile was sharp under the moonlight, eyes deep as an ancient forest.
— "Some connections transcend time."
He didn't look at her, yet the softness in his voice made her chest tighten.
Fu Sheng laughed nervously.
— "You always speak like you're hiding something poetic."
He finally turned to her, and for a brief moment, his hand brushed against hers. It wasn't a confession. But it was enough to make her heart stutter.