Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

After being rejected by Li Lingyuan, Xiao Yi's heart was filled with pain like surging waves, but his persistence in love was like a bright light, burning tenaciously in the darkness. He knew that Li Lingyuan was not completely heartless, and her hesitation was a glimmer of hope. Therefore, he decided to show his persistence in this love with more firm determination and more delicate actions.

Xiao Yi embarked on a long and poetic journey, retracing the route they had once walked together, capturing every corner of the landscape and memories with his camera. From quaint alleys to bustling streets; from tranquil park lakeside to bustling night market food stalls. Each photo was a time capsule, capturing their laughter and affectionate gazes. He meticulously compiled these photos into a book, appending a heartfelt and moving caption to each one, recalling beautiful moments or expressing his deepest longing and love.

When the album, filled with memories and deep affection, was finished, Xiao Yi brought it to Li Lingyuan's city. Instead of going directly to her, he placed the album on a bench she passed every day and left a note: "Lingyuan, this is our story. It continues, and I will always be here."

Li Lingyuan spotted the package as she passed a bench. Curious, she opened it, and her hands trembled slightly as she saw the photo album. She slowly flipped through the pages, taking in the familiar scenes and Xiao Yi's heartfelt words. Tears welled up in her eyes. Her heart was deeply moved, and the emotions she had been suppressing surged back like a flood. She knew Xiao Yi had sacrificed so much for this love, but she still feared facing the unknown pressure.

Xiao Yi didn't stop there. He held small music concerts in various corners of the city. He personally played the classical music they had once listened to together. The melodious sound of the piano lingered in the air, as if telling the legend of their thousand-year love. He decorated the venue of each concert with warmth and memories, displaying books they had read together and handicrafts they had made together. He hoped that these music and scenes would be like a key, unlocking the closed door of love in Li Lingyuan's heart.

Li Lingyuan, upon hearing about these concerts, felt torn. She wanted to hear the familiar piano music and see the scenes filled with memories, but she was afraid she would be shaken. She wandered outside the concert venue, but ultimately decided to leave. However, each step she took felt heavy, as if an invisible force was pulling her back.

Xiao Yi also anonymously shared their love story online. He delicately depicted their encounter and acquaintance in ancient times, their reunion and passionate love in modern times, and the difficulties and challenges they face today. His words resonated with countless readers online, moving them to their love and encouraging them to persevere. Li Lingyuan also saw these messages, which further conflicted her feelings. On the one hand, she was moved by Xiao Yi's perseverance and the public's support, but on the other, she worried that the attention would trigger another wave of public outcry.

At a poetry reading hosted by Xiao Yi, he recited a long poem of his own, expressing his endless longing for Li Lingyuan, his unwavering loyalty to their love, and his unwavering faith in the future. During the reading, he projected video clips of their past on a large screen behind him. The heartwarming scenes intertwined with the soulful recitation, creating a powerful emotional impact.

At her friend's urging, Li Lingyuan arrived at the recital. She hid at the back of the crowd, quietly listening to Xiao Yi's recitation. Tears streamed down her face, and her heart was in a fierce struggle. She wanted to rush forward, throw herself into Xiao Yi's arms, and tell him she was willing to face everything with him. However, the painful experience she had endured felt as if her feet were nailed to the ground, unable to move.

After the recital, Xiao Yi searched the crowd for Li Lingyuan. When he spotted her, his eyes flickered with surprise and anticipation. He slowly walked toward her and whispered, "Lingyuan, I know you're afraid, but I will protect our love with all I have. Please give me a chance."

Li Lingyuan looked at him, tears welling in her eyes. She shook her head and said, "Xiao Yi, I still need time. I want to see you persevere even more firmly. I don't want our love to be easily destroyed again." With that, she turned and left, leaving Xiao Yi staring at her back, his heart filled with helplessness and determination. He knew that the test of this love was still going on, and for Li Lingyuan, for their love, he was willing to persevere until she truly returned to him.