Saving the male protagonist in the dungeon only resulted in him becoming cannon fodder.

She didn't know what to do. On one hand, she felt a deep hatred for Lu Ze, and on the other hand, she couldn't control her feelings for him. This contradiction caused her immense pain and confusion. She tried to convince herself not to fall for Lu Ze, but whenever she thought about their past, those feelings would resurface. She began to doubt whether she could truly let go of these feelings, or if she was just deceiving herself.

However, she also knew clearly that Lu Ze had caused her too much hurt and pain. These wounds made it difficult for her to forgive him easily, let alone accept his apology and changes. She couldn't help but ask herself, "Can I still trust him?" Bai Mengmeng fell into deep self-doubt, unsure if she had the courage to face this relationship again.

Wang Cheng and Bai Mengmeng quietly admired the beautiful sunset. The whole world was dyed orange-red, like a magnificent painting. They were immersed in the beauty of nature, feeling the warm sunlight on their faces, and their mood became peaceful and joyful. However, as time passed, the sun gradually sank in the west, and the colors in the sky gradually faded, replaced by a deep blue. Night began to fall, and the surrounding environment became darker and darker, with only a few scattered lights dotting the distance.

"The sunset is so beautiful today!" Wang Cheng exclaimed. He turned to look at Bai Mengmeng and noticed tears glistening in her eyes, as if she were moved by the beautiful scenery before her. Bai Mengmeng nodded in agreement, then gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Just then, Wang Cheng suddenly felt a chill. He looked up at the sky and saw dark clouds gathering and a cold wind howling. He said to Bai Mengmeng worriedly, "It looks like it's going to snow. We'd better go home; the wind is too strong here." Bai Mengmeng nodded and followed Wang Cheng away from the mountaintop, walking down the path.

As they reached the foot of the mountain, Bai Mengmeng couldn't help but glance back at the dilapidated little house. A complex mix of emotions welled up within her, recalling the memories she had shared there. Although this place held special significance for her, she now felt a deep sense of loss. She couldn't help but wonder if she could truly let go of everything.

Wang Cheng noticed the change in Bai Mengmeng's expression. He stepped forward, took her hand, and asked softly, "What's wrong? Why did you suddenly stop?" Bai Mengmeng looked up into Wang Cheng's eyes, then shook her head and said, "Nothing, I just feel a bit sentimental. Let's go." With that, she pulled her hand away from Wang Cheng's and turned to continue walking forward.

Wang Cheng followed silently behind Bai Mengmeng, his heart filled with doubt and worry. He didn't understand why Bai Mengmeng had such a complicated emotional reaction, nor did he know how to comfort her. He could only quietly stay by her side, hoping to offer her some support and comfort.

The two continued walking along the path until they reached a fork in the road. Bai Mengmeng stopped and pointed to the road on the left, saying, "This road leads to the city; we can go home from there." Wang Cheng nodded, indicating he understood. So, they walked down the left road, gradually moving away from the dilapidated little house.

Unexpectedly, on the way back, snowflakes began to fall from the sky. At first, the snowflakes were very small, but they quickly turned into large, fluffy snowflakes. The snowflakes fell in a flurry, covering the earth and creating a silver-white landscape.

When Bai Mengmeng returned home, Lu Ze was already there. "I prepared hot pot, let's eat together!" Bai Mengmeng ran over, "It's so warm at home, it's so cold outside." Lu Ze said, "I saw it's snowing outside the window. Our little house is perfect for hot pot. Come on, I've got everything ready." Bai Mengmeng sat down and stared blankly at Lu Ze.

Lu Ze did not tell Bai Mengmeng that he went to Bai Mengmeng's company first today, only to find that she was no longer there, and that she had left in the morning and only returned now. Lu Ze did not ask for the reason.

Lu Ze waved his hand in her face, "What are you thinking about, so focused?" Bai Mengmeng smiled and said, "Nothing." Actually, Lu Ze had already sensed that something was wrong.

Bai Mengmeng wanted to speak but hesitated. If he avoided the question again, how would she handle it? Reason and emotion clashed back and forth. Seeing Bai Mengmeng's hesitant expression, Lu Ze sat down beside her. "What do you want to say? Go ahead." Bai Mengmeng hadn't expected Lu Ze to ask so decisively, and she no longer hesitated. "Is there something you've done to wrong me?"

Lu Ze was stunned for a moment, not reacting immediately. He wondered to himself, "I haven't been in contact with anyone recently, so what could I possibly feel guilty about?" He looked at Bai Mengmeng with a puzzled expression, and in the instant their eyes met, a fragment of his childhood flashed through his mind, and he immediately understood what she meant. So, he tentatively asked, "Is it related to your kidnapping?"

Bai Mengmeng thought to herself that he actually remembered this, and silently nodded. Upon hearing this, Lu Ze was struck dumb, his heart filled with self-blame and remorse. Without hesitation, he knelt down on the ground with a thud, and said in a trembling voice, "Mengmeng, I didn't pretend to be unaware on purpose. I shouldn't have tried to excuse my crimes. I'm sorry... I'll accept whatever punishment you want me to receive."

Bai Mengmeng spoke slowly, her tone calm yet firm: "For so many years, I have been waiting for your apology, not that flippant 'it was just a child's mistake.'" She had finally received her second apology, though it was long overdue.

Bai Mengmeng continued, "Get up, let's eat first. The scenery here is so beautiful, we can't waste it." Lu Ze was a little surprised and asked uncertainly, "You've forgiven me?" Bai Mengmeng replied, "I need time to slowly accept all of this and get over this hurdle." After hearing this, Lu Ze didn't say anything more and silently started cooking the hot pot.

As Bai Mengmeng ate her hotpot, gazing at the beautiful scenery outside the window, her thoughts drifted away. It seemed that what had troubled her for years was simply that unresolved memory. At this moment, her mood gradually relaxed, as if she had found a new outlet, allowing her to step out of the shadows of the past.

Bai Mengmeng tried to ease the awkward situation by suggesting, "Let's go out and have a snowball fight after we finish eating. It's been so long since we've done it." Seeing that Bai Mengmeng's expression had eased slightly, Lu Ze quickly agreed, "Okay, let's go later." After saying this, Bai Mengmeng became restless, constantly looking out the window, seemingly eager to go out and play in the snow.