Love is as vast as the Milky Way, impossible to cross.

Liu Shiyin lowered her eyes gently, her heart filled with complex emotions.

She tried to recall when she last smiled genuinely, but found that she couldn't remember the feeling anymore.

Four years in prison was like a long nightmare, causing her to lose so much and teaching her to hide her true self.

Seeing Liu Shiyin's sudden drop in mood, Zhao Zixun's heart tightened. Worried that he had said something wrong, he quickly apologized:

"What's wrong, Shion? Did I say something wrong?"

Liu Shiyin gently shook her head, forcing a smile:

"No, Mr. Zhao, please wait outside. One more dish will be ready."

She didn't want her emotions to affect Zhao Zixun, and she didn't want him to worry.

Looking at her forced smile, Zhao Zixun felt even worse.

But he also understood that she wouldn't easily reveal her secrets to him, so he could only respond and silently walk out of the kitchen.

As soon as Zhao Zixun stepped out of the kitchen, he ran into Huo Muchen.

When Huo Muchen saw Zhao Zixun come out of the kitchen, his eyes sharpened. His gaze lingered on Zhao Zixun for a moment, as if he were investigating something.

Zhao Zixun noticed Huo Muchen's gaze, but he didn't pay much attention to it, and simply said:

"Let's go out for a smoke."

As he spoke, he gently patted Huo Muchen's shoulder, and the two walked out together.

Walking to a quiet corner, Zhao Zixun lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and slowly began to speak:

"Mu Chen, where did you get Liu Shiyin from? Why is she so melancholy at such a young age? Her eyes seem to have endless tears."

Zhao Zixun himself didn't realize that his words revealed his deep heartache for Liu Shiyin.

Huo Muchen remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking:

"I've never seen her shed a tear, not even an endless stream. A woman like her shouldn't cry."

"Why do you say that?"

Zhao Zixun was somewhat surprised, then continued,

“The last time I brought her home, she was squatting by the roadside crying. I found her and offered to take her home, but she refused. I lied and said it was on my way, and then she agreed.”

Hearing this, Huo Muchen felt a little nervous.

"Crying by the roadside? Why? What are you crying about?"

"I don't know either, she won't say anything when I ask her,"

Zhao Zixun scratched his head and said,

"So, you two didn't have any physical relationship that day?"

Huo Muchen's sudden question left Zhao Zixun speechless.

"What are you thinking? Am I that much of a beast?"

Zhao Zixun looked at Huo Muchen with some disbelief and said,

Seeing Zhao Zixun's embarrassed expression, Huo Muchen laughed.

"I'm sorry, I don't know Liu Shiyin very well, but I know you all too well,"

"screw you,"

Zhao Zixun couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

"But I think I've really fallen for her."

Zhao Zixun suddenly said in a serious tone,

"Are you serious? Do you even know her?"

Huo Muchen asked incredulously,

Zhao Zixun was slightly taken aback, then scratched his head:

“I admit that I don’t know her well enough. But that’s precisely why I want to get closer to her and understand her. Seeing her smile makes me happy, and seeing her cry makes me feel terrible. This is a feeling I’ve never had before.”

Looking at Zhao Zixun's serious expression, Huo Muchen frowned, a sudden surge of irritation rising within him.

"You should give up on this idea as soon as possible. If you really like Liu Shiyin, then don't get involved with her. Don't forget, your family has arranged a fiancée for you. Since you can't give Liu Shiyin a marriage, don't cause her unnecessary harm."

Huo Muchen spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but it struck Zhao Zixun's heart like a heavy hammer.