Episode 24

In a deep memory, Sang Zhi took out the star wish she wrote in her sophomore year of high school, which contained her silent love for Duan Jiaxu.Only then did Duan Jiaxu realize that Sang Zhi's feelings for him had been so deep and long-lasting.He looked at Sang Zhi's tear-stained face, and a complex emotion surged in his heart, a mixture of sweetness and pain.

The reason why Sang Zhi decided to confess her feelings at this time was because of what Duan Jiaxu said before.These two simple words made Sang Zhi feel flustered. She was afraid of losing Duan Jiaxu and that this hazy relationship would end in vain.Therefore, she decided not to hide it anymore and told the secret that was deep in her heart.

After Duan Jiaxu understood Sang Zhi's concerns, he explained his considerations to her.The reason why he hesitated was because he was weighing whether he should accompany Sang Zhi to finish college in Yihe and then return to Nanwu, or whether he should return to Nanwu first to work on his career and give Sang Zhi a better future after graduation.Such considerations reveal his deep love and responsibility for Sang Zhi.

In order to let Sang Zhi put down her uneasiness, Duan Jiaxu made her happy, hoping that she would smile.Seeing Sang Zhi finally letting go of his guard and showing a bright smile, Duan Jiaxu's heart was filled with satisfaction.

Recalling that in her sophomore year of high school, Sang Zhi came to Yihe to find Duan Jiaxu and told him that he had someone he liked very much, but that person didn't like her.Duan Jiaxu tried to comfort her at that time, hoping that she could find a better person.Now that I think about it, Sang Zhi already had deep feelings for Duan Jiaxu at that time.Thinking again of Sang Zhi crying because of being drunk when he was in college, telling the same thoughts, Duan Jiaxu finally understood that he was the person Sang Zhi said he liked so much.He blamed himself for being careless and causing Sang Zhi to suffer too much pain.

At this moment, Duan Jiaxu said “I love you” to Sang Zhi for the first time.He admitted that his efforts were not good enough in the face of Sang Zhi's unrelenting determination.But he promised that he would never let Sang Zhi regret choosing him.Listening to Duan Jiaxu's affectionate confession, Sang Zhi's heart was filled with sweetness and emotion. She took the initiative to kiss Duan Jiaxu, and their emotions reached a climax at this moment.

In the days that followed, Sang Zhi had a flash of inspiration and finally thought of the theme of the comic contest.Yu Xin felt that this was an emptying effect and asked Sang Zhi about the source of inspiration, but Sang Zhi just smiled and kept it secret.At the same time, Duan Jiaxu also made an important decision. He submitted his resignation to Brother Xun and Siyun, and planned to leave after the Tianyan system was completed.Although the two felt reluctant to give up, they understood Duan Jiaxu's decision and decided to help him apply for company assistance to support his business plan in Nanwu.

However, life is always full of variables.A sudden call came from the nursing home informing Duan Zhicheng that his condition was critical.Duan Jiaxu once hoped that his father would wake up and see the consequences that his evasion of responsibilities would bring to the family.But at this moment, he just hopes that his father can leave peacefully and tell him that he has paid off the debt and paid the compensation.Unfortunately, Duan Zhicheng's mother was reluctant to go to the hospital even if she was sick because she was worried about money, and eventually died of cancer.If Duan Zhicheng had been willing to take responsibility, their lives might have been very different.But the situation has come to this, and we can only accept the reality.

Duan Zhicheng seemed to have heard Duan Jiaxu's words, and his fingers trembled slightly.Duan Jiaxu held the hand tightly, and soon the device alarmed, announcing Duan Zhicheng's death.When Duan Jiaxu was dealing with his funeral affairs, Sang Zhi came specially to comfort him and let him cry in her arms.At this moment, Duan Jiaxu felt for the first time that he was older, his parents had died, and he seemed to be alone in the world.But Sang Zhi's warm embrace and comfort made him feel a little comfort.

Later, Duan Jiaxu took Sang Zhi to his mother's grave and told her the news of his father's death and the fact that Sang Zhi had become his girlfriend.Sang Zhi made a promise before his tomb that he would build a family with Duan Jiaxu and protect him well.Duan Jiaxu was deeply moved by this promise, and the two hugged each other and cried.

In the end, Duan Jiaxu and Sang Zhi rode bicycles on the road around the island, enjoying each other's company and freedom.Duan Jiaxu lamented that the little girl had grown up, accompanied him through a long dark road, and brought him into the sunshine.He told Sang Zhi that he had resigned and would return to Nanwu in a month.Although Sang Zhi was reluctant to give up, she understood Duan Jiaxu's decision.Time flies, one month has passed and Duan Jiaxu is about to leave.When they said goodbye at the airport, the two were inseparable and their eyes were blurred with tears.But they both know that no matter how far apart they are, their hearts will be tightly connected.