I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

The banquet continued, but Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan were filled with mixed emotions. They accompanied Li Wei and Lin Yue in toasting the guests, each with their own concerns.

"Wanqing, when Li Wei and I get married, you and Siyuan must come to be our best man and bridesmaid!" Lin Yue said to Zhang Wanqing.

"Well... for sure! I... I will definitely do it. Siyuan... you go and talk to him yourself." Zhang Wanqing said with a confused look on her face.

Lin Yue understood Zhang Wanqing's concerns and stopped talking.

After the engagement ceremony, the night deepened and the city lights began to flicker. Zhang Wanqing walked home alone, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Her steps seemed heavy, each one a silent struggle within herself.

Ever since she confessed her feelings to Fu Siyuan, he had never mentioned it again. His silence filled Zhang Wanqing with confusion and uneasiness. She didn't know what Fu Siyuan was thinking, whether he really had no feelings for her, or if he just didn't know how to respond.

Zhang Wanqing was torn between two feelings. On the one hand, she longed for a clear answer from Fu Siyuan; even a rejection would be preferable to this endless waiting and guessing. On the other hand, she feared this feeling would destroy the existing understanding and friendship between them. She feared that if she confessed her feelings, she would lose this partner who had fought alongside her, and this precious friendship.

She stopped and looked up at the night sky. The twinkling stars in the darkness seemed to be telling endless stories. Zhang Wanqing took a deep breath and tried to calm her emotions. She knew that she needed some time for herself and also for Fu Siyuan.

"Fu Siyuan, what are you thinking about?" Zhang Wanqing murmured softly, with a hint of helplessness and fatigue in her voice.

She continued walking, the lights on both sides of the street casting a hazy shadow on her face. Her thoughts returned to the days she had spent with Fu Siyuan. They had investigated cases together, faced danger together, and shared the joy of success together. Every moment was deeply engraved in her memory, unable to be erased.

"Maybe I should let it go. Although if I keep waiting, I might see the day he accepts me, the waiting process is too tormenting. He acts as if nothing happened, while ever since the day I fell in love with him, I've been torn between internal friction, speculation, and wild thoughts..." Zhang Wanqing told herself secretly. But she knew it wouldn't be easy. Fu Siyuan had taken root in her heart, and it would be difficult to remove him.

She walked to a small park and sat on a bench, gazing at the deserted playground. A gentle night breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness. Zhang Wanqing hugged herself tightly, her heart filled with loneliness and confusion.

"Wanqing, what's wrong with you?" A familiar voice sounded behind her.

Zhang Wanqing turned around suddenly and saw Fu Siyuan standing not far away with a hint of worry on his face.

"Siyuan, why are you here?" Zhang Wanqing's heart beat faster. She didn't expect Fu Siyuan to follow her.

Fu Siyuan walked over to her and sat down. "I saw you walking alone and was worried about you."

Zhang Wanqing felt a surge of warmth in her heart, but it was quickly replaced by unease. "Siyuan, don't worry about me. I just need some time to calm down."

Fu Siyuan was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something. "Wanqing, I know I've disappointed you. I... I don't know how to respond to your feelings."

Zhang Wanqing's heart ached. She knew Fu Siyuan was telling the truth. She lowered her head, her voice trembling. "Siyuan, I understand your concerns. We've been through so much together, and I don't want my feelings to ruin our friendship."

Fu Siyuan gently held her hand. "Wanqing, you are a very important friend, colleague, and partner to me. I don't want to lose you, but I..."

Zhang Wanqing interrupted Fu Siyuan and looked him in the eye. "Siyuan, I'm also afraid of losing you... as a friend. But I'm even more afraid that if this continues, our relationship will only become more complicated."

A trace of struggle flashed in Fu Siyuan's eyes, and he seemed to be making a difficult decision. "Wanqing, give me some time, okay? I need time to sort out my thoughts."

Zhang Wanqing nodded, feeling both anticipation and uneasiness. "Okay, I'll wait for you. I won't disturb you or cause you any trouble, don't worry!"

The two stared at each other in the night, a subtle atmosphere filling the air. Zhang Wanqing knew that the relationship between her and Fu Siyuan had reached a critical turning point. She hoped that Fu Siyuan could find his own answers during this time.

Fu Siyuan once posted a message on WeChat Moments: "No matter how old you are, love shouldn't be everything in our lives. People live at different paces. Some people make instant noodles in 3 minutes, some people make soup in 3 hours, some people have their takeaway delivered, while others have just finished cutting vegetables and meat. Everyone's schedule is different. Slowly, someone will understand your little emotions, your little wishes when you grow up, and understand the full moon by the sea. What comes slowly is sincerity, and the best show is in the fireworks. Everyone should embrace themselves first!"

Zhang Wanqing wasn't stupid. She understood the meaning of Fu Siyuan's post, and she responded with a response. "Don't be lost, don't panic. After the sun sets, there's still moonlight. Everyone in the world blooms at a different time, and I, too, will encounter beauty. Everyone is unique, so be happy, love yourself, and embrace yourself!"

Zhang Wanqing would always wait for Fu Siyuan. She didn't know what the outcome would be. But she told herself in her heart that if Fu Siyuan ended up with another girl, she would accept it and give her blessing generously. No matter how upset she felt, she would pretend to be fine on the surface.

This is how the world works. Some people can be the king of the sea, stepping on countless boats in love without capsizing; while others can be the king of widowers, who, despite being beautiful and outstanding, will not fall in love easily, but once they do, they will be infatuated and loyal. As Fu Siyuan said, people have different rhythms. Some people just enjoy love itself, not caring about who is by their side; while others care about who is by their side, not whether their life is ordinary.

Zhang Wanqing responded, "But I'm clearly an Aquarius. Everyone says Aquarians are fickle, but I'm... not fickle at all. Once I fall in love with someone, I'm completely devoted to them. Oh, no, Aquarians are destined to cry for the ones they love..."

"I want to continue to play dumb but I can't bear the torture.

I envy some people who are so blind as to not care about the consequences.

Especially knowing that Aquarius loves to cry the most.”

Even the lyrics of "It's a pity I'm an Aquarius" are written like this.