Shen Xian's Heartache

"Is that really you, Idol?" Tai Hua Lei's voice was nearly a whisper, his eyes wide with disbelief. It felt surreal to see her again, as if he had conjured her from a dream. He took a hesitant step forward, his heart racing, filled with an overwhelming mixture of hope and joy.

"Yes, it's truly me. It's been a while. You've become even stronger than before. I'm so proud of you," Shenlian Yingyue replied warmly, ignoring the frosty presence of Shen Xian lurking behind her. Her smile was bright, radiating encouragement, and for a moment, it felt like the weight of the world lifted off Tai Hua Lei's shoulders.

He blinked back the sting of tears that threatened to spill. All the struggles, all the hardships—at that moment, they seemed worth every ounce of pain. Standing here before her, he finally felt deserving of her attention, of her admiration.