Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

Xiao Yi sat alone in the dark room, surrounded by an eerie silence, his gentle breathing echoing in the empty space. His eyes were empty and lifeless, as if he had lost focus, staring blankly at the wall in front of him. Ever since Li Lingyuan left, he had fallen into an endless abyss of pain, every minute and every second an agony.

His fingers unconsciously rubbed the couple's bracelet he and Li Lingyuan had chosen together. The cold beads seemed to still retain her warmth. Memories flooded back like a tide. He remembered their strolls along the beach, Li Lingyuan's cheerful laughter drifting on the sea breeze; the mischievous look when Li Lingyuan accidentally smeared flour on his face while they cooked together in the kitchen; and the moment in the cinema, Li Lingyuan leaned on his shoulder, moved to tears by the plot of the movie. These beautiful memories had now become the sharpest thorns, piercing his heart deeply, and every time they touched him, the pain was so severe that he couldn't breathe.

Xiao Yi tried to numb himself with work, but every time he stood on the stage and the lights came on, he would subconsciously search the crowd for that familiar figure. When he realized she wasn't there, the loss and pain in his heart washed over him like a surging wave. He couldn't concentrate while filming commercials, and the director's repeated reminders only made him more irritable and self-blaming. He knew he couldn't go on like this, but he simply couldn't control his emotions.

Li Lingyuan, too, struggled with pain. Hiding in a remote town, she rented a simple hut, shutting herself in every day with the curtains drawn, as if cut off from the outside world. She often sat by the window, gazing out at the unfamiliar streets, tears streaming down her face. She remembered Xiao Yi's gentle eyes, the hand he always reached out to her when she was in danger, and the sweet vows he whispered in her ear.

Did she regret her decision? She asked herself this question countless times late at night. She knew she was doing it for Xiao Yi's own good, not wanting him to lose everything because of her, but deep down, she longed to be with him again. She tried to distract herself by reading, but the love stories in the books kept reminding her of herself and Xiao Yi, and the heartache was too great to continue.

Once, she saw a couple walking hand in hand at the town market, their faces beaming with joy. At that moment, Li Lingyuan's heart felt like it had been struck hard. She hurried back to her cabin, threw herself on her bed, and burst into tears. She felt as if she had lost her entire world, and her life had become meaningless.

Xiao Yi's friend came to visit him and was heartbroken to see how haggard he looked. "Xiao Yi, you can't go on like this. You have to cheer up. Maybe time will slowly heal everything," the friend said.

Xiao Yi smiled bitterly and shook his head. "You don't understand. She is not only my lover, but also a part of my life. Losing her is like losing my body and soul."

Elsewhere, Li Lingyuan's best friend also found her. "Lingyuan, what's the point of torturing yourself like this? If you really love each other, you should face the difficulties together instead of choosing to escape." The best friend said reproachfully.

Li Lingyuan raised her tear-stained face and said, "I just don't want to ruin his life, but I'm really in pain now."

Despite their struggles, fate seemed determined not to let them off. The media continued to monitor Xiao Yi's progress, reporting extensively and speculating about his love life. Some fans, over his breakup, launched even more fierce attacks on Li Lingyuan, inflicting even greater guilt and distress. Xiao Yi, in turn, grew weary of these external disturbances, developing a distaste for the entertainment industry he once loved, even considering quitting altogether.

At an awards ceremony, Xiao Yi reluctantly showed up at the insistence of his agency. As he walked the red carpet, cameras flashed non-stop, and reporters peppered him with questions. "Xiao Yi, are you and Li Lingyuan really broken up?" "How are you feeling now?" "Will you still believe in love?" Xiao Yi walked the red carpet expressionlessly, not answering a single question.

At the awards ceremony, he looked at everything on the stage and felt out of place. When the host mentioned his name, he walked onto the stage, accepted the trophy, and simply said "thank you" before turning around and leaving. His behavior caused heated discussion in the media and among fans. Some said he was devastated by a breakup, while others said he was just being a big shot. But Xiao Yi no longer cared about these things. He only knew that his heart was broken and he could no longer bear any more hurt.

Li Lingyuan stumbled upon a report about Xiao Yi's award ceremony in a small town. Seeing his haggard and emaciated appearance, her heart was once again torn apart. She knew that her departure had not made Xiao Yi's life any better, but had instead plunged him into deeper pain. At that moment, she began to rethink their relationship and wondered if her original decision was the right one.