It's not too late to meet in the book

Su Xiaoxiao sat in the pavilion in the back garden of the Su Mansion, surrounded by a tranquil landscape. The occasional chirping of birds pierced the stillness, making the passage of time seem even longer. Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, dappling onto the stone table. The interplay of light and shadow seemed to depict the passage of time in every beam. She wore a light blue dress, her hair gently tied up. Her eyes held both determination and confusion. In her hand, she clutched a jade pendant she had received from Lin Yu. It was their only connection, and the one thing she cared about most deeply.

"Where is the gate of time and space?" Su Xiaoxiao whispered softly, as if she was talking to the air, or as if she was conveying her thoughts to him in the distance. Her fingers gently stroked the delicate lines on the jade pendant, and every touch was like a silent conversation with Lin Yu.

At that moment, a gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it a faint floral scent and ruffling a few strands of hair from Su Xiaoxiao's forehead. She looked up into the distance, her gaze traversing the layers of rooftops, as if she could see the legendary door of time and space slowly opening towards her. But in an instant, everything returned to calm, leaving only a vain illusion.

"The mysterious man said that the appearance of the time-space portal requires specific timing and conditions, but the longer I wait, the more uncertain I feel," Su Xiaoxiao muttered to herself, a subtle tremor in her voice. She knew she wasn't just waiting for a door to open, but also for an unknown answer—an answer about the future, about love, about her destiny.

Just as she was lost in her thoughts, the sound of footsteps interrupted her. It was Xiao Cui, the maid from the Su Mansion. She was holding a plate of exquisite pastries and had a gentle smile on her face.

"Miss, you have been sitting here for a long time. Eat some cakes and don't starve yourself." Xiao Cui put the cakes on the stone table and said with concern.

Su Xiaoxiao forced a smile and nodded, "Thank you, Xiao Cui. You are always so thoughtful."

Seeing this, Xiao Cui felt a pang of sadness. She knew that the young lady was hiding something, but she was reluctant to say more. So, she asked softly, "Young lady, are you thinking about the Gate of Time and Space again?"

Su Xiaoxiao's eyes dimmed slightly when she heard this, but then she regained her composure. "Yes, I miss home too. Sometimes, I really don't know whether my choice is right or wrong."

Xiao Cui sighed, sat down next to Su Xiaoxiao, and softly comforted her, "Miss, how can you tell right from wrong when it comes to love? As long as you think it's worth it, then pursue it bravely. As for the Gate of Time and Space, I believe it will open for you one day."

Su Xiaoxiao looked at Xiao Cui gratefully, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She picked up a piece of cake and took a gentle bite, only to find it tasted even more bitter than before. Perhaps it was because the longing in her heart was so heavy that even the sweetest food had become tasteless.

"Xiao Cui, tell me, if the door of time and space is really opened, should I go back immediately? But I can't bear to leave everything here, and I can't bear to leave Lin Yu..." Su Xiaoxiao's voice gradually became low, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Xiao Cui gently patted the back of Su Xiaoxiao's hand and said softly: "Miss, it is normal to struggle in your heart. After all, this is a major event in your life. But you must believe that no matter what decision you make, there will be people who support you. As for Master Lin Yu, if he really cares about you, his heart will follow you no matter where you are."

Su Xiaoxiao was deeply moved when she heard this. She held Xiao Cui's hand tightly, as if drawing strength from this friendship. "Thank you, Xiao Cui. With you around, I feel less alone."

The two sat quietly, enjoying this rare tranquility. Su Xiaoxiao's mood gradually calmed down, and she began to think that perhaps waiting was not just passively accepting the arrangements of fate, but also a kind of inner cultivation and a persistence in hope for the future.

"I will continue to wait until the moment the gate of time and space appears. But before that, I must cherish the present and every moment with Lin Yu, even if it is just the longing in my heart." Su Xiaoxiao silently made a vow in her heart, with a firm light flashing in her eyes.

At this moment, a gust of wind blew by, bringing with it the hustle and bustle of the distant market, as if reminding her that the world was still moving and life was still going on. Su Xiaoxiao stood up and looked into the distance, her heart filled with new hope.

"Xiao Cui, let's go for a walk. Maybe changing the environment will make us feel better." Su Xiaoxiao suggested, with a long-lost smile on her face.

Xiao Cui nodded in agreement, and the two of them walked out of the pavilion side by side, blending into the scenery of the Su Mansion. The sunlight shone on them, adding a bit of warmth and color to this time of waiting.

"Miss, look how beautiful the flowers over there are, just like your smile." Xiao Cui said with a smile, pointing to a sea of ​​flowers not far away.

Su Xiaoxiao looked in the direction Xiao Cui pointed, and saw all sorts of flowers vying for beauty and full of vitality. She couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, life always has its beautiful side, as long as we discover it with our heart."

As they walked and talked, the atmosphere gradually became more relaxed. Although Su Xiaoxiao was still uncertain about the future, she knew that as long as she had love and hope in her heart, there was nothing she couldn't overcome.

"Xiao Cui, if I really leave one day, will you miss me?" Su Xiaoxiao suddenly stopped and asked Xiao Cui seriously.

Xiao Cui was stunned for a moment, then nodded firmly, "Of course, miss. You are my best friend, and I will miss you no matter where you are."

Su Xiaoxiao felt a surge of warmth in her heart when she heard this. She hugged Xiao Cui tightly, her voice choked with sobs, "I will miss you too, Xiao Cui. No matter what the future holds, I will never forget this friendship."

The two embraced each other in the sea of ​​flowers, the scene was warm and beautiful, as if even time had stopped. At this moment, Su Xiaoxiao deeply realized that no matter how long the wait was, as long as there was love and friends in the heart, there was strength to face everything.

"Okay, let's go back. Maybe a miracle will happen today." Su Xiaoxiao let go of Xiao Cui and said with a smile, with anticipation in her eyes.

Xiao Cui smiled and nodded, and the two walked hand in hand towards the Su Mansion, leaving behind a series of cheerful footsteps that echoed in the quiet afternoon. As for the gate of time and space, the future, and love, everything was still unknown, but Su Xiaoxiao believed that as long as there was light in her heart, miracles would eventually come.