In the novel "Joy of Life," the protagonist wakes up at Li Chengze's residence.

The moment Tao Jingyang stepped out of the shop, the person who had been following him emerged from the alley.

[I'm speechless. How long is this guy going to keep following us?]

Tao Jingyang grew tired of being followed, so he deliberately went to a slightly secluded place and waited for the person behind him to show up.

Sure enough, a figure appeared in front of him in a flash.

"Fan Xian?" Tao Jingyang glanced at him up and down and noticed that he wasn't dressed in all black today.

White background with black and gold patterns, narrow sleeves and a tight waist. Hmm, he seems to have gotten a bit stronger since I last saw him.

Normally, Fan Xian would have a roguish and carefree demeanor.

But today, his former carefree attitude is gone, and he exudes a serious aura.

Seeing that Tao Jingyang was not surprised by his appearance, Fan Xian couldn't help but say:

"Tao Jingyang, did you discover me a long time ago?"

[At least you have some self-awareness.] Tao Jingyang thought to himself.

"Your ability to follow people still needs some practice."

Tao Jingyang scanned his surroundings, observing the movements near the alley.

If it were up to Fan Xian's usual personality, he would definitely retaliate with insults if he were "mocking" in this situation.

But he's not in the mood for that right now.

He asked the question that had been bothering him:

"Tao Jingyang, who exactly are you?"

"What do you mean? What do you mean by 'who am I'?" Tao Jingyang looked puzzled, then joked:

"I am Xu Junda." (choking back tears)

"..."

[Fan Xian]: Okay, okay, now I know you're from the modern era...

But that's completely wrong; there's no such thing as time travel!

I am a "data-driven consciousness," and my mother is a "frozen person."

Then Tao Jingyang wasn't from the temple; she was a time traveler? How could that be...?

Hmm, it doesn't seem impossible...

Just now, Fan Xian was so immersed in the shock of discovering the secrets of the world that he overlooked something...

It seems there's no rule that Tao Jingyang can't be a time traveler...

But isn't it also possible that she is from the temple, but she just doesn't know it?

Yes! That's very likely. That kid Li Chengze must have lied to her!

Tao Jingyang found a stone in the alley and wiped the dust off.

They sat there, waiting for Comrade Fan Xian to figure it out on his own.

Fan Xian pondered for a long time, thinking it over and over, and felt that he should not tell anyone about the temple yet.

So, his eyes darted around, he cleared his throat, and turned his gaze to Tao Jingyang:

"Could you please tell me in detail how you ended up at the Second Prince's residence?"

Tao Jingyang's expression grew increasingly complicated, revealing a suspicious look, and he said:

"Why do you ask this?"

It's not enough for me to tell others my first encounter story; now I have to listen to others' stories too?

"I'm curious, why don't you tell me about it?"

Fan Xian also moved a stone over and placed it opposite Tao Jingyang. After sitting down, he rested his head on his hand and looked at her.

This posture made it seem as if Tao Jingyang would fight her to the death if she didn't speak.

Tao Jingyang, feeling helpless, described the scene once again.

After listening, Fan Xian frowned and said:

"You mean, everything you know now, besides your memories from your previous life, is all from what you heard from Li Chengze?"

"Yes, that's what I mean."

It's not Fan Xian, are you alright?

"Chengze has already finished his court session and I'm in a hurry to get home. I don't have time to waste with you here."

Tao Jingyang immediately sat up, shook his clothes a couple of times, and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Fan Xian quickly blocked Tao Jingyang:

"Hey, wait a minute, what? It's your Chengze!?"

What's going on?! It's only been a few days, what happened?!

"We're dating," Tao Jingyang replied casually.