Chapter 302: Long Time No See

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"Miao Miao, when you have time, upload your photos for us to see. It must be quite an adventure walking halfway around the world."

"Of course, I will sort through them and share them with everyone," said Zhang Miao Miao with a smile.

Six months of travel had turned this girl, who used to have extremely fair skin, into someone with a wheat-colored complexion. Although her skin tone changed somewhat, her eyes became clearer and more captivating than ever before.

A girl said excitedly, "Miao Miao, you're so pretty! Did any foreign guys hit on you along the way"

"Exactly, what about a one-night stand Wouldn't that be exciting"

"They did try to talk to me, but I ignored them. In my opinion, Chinese men are still the best," Zhang Miao Miao said as an image flashed before her eyes—a figure she would never forget.

“Cut it out, Miao Miao, don't pretend with us,” a girl wearing a tight tank top that exposed much of her snow-white chest laughed. “Who doesn’t know your heart belongs to the guy named Wang Zheng who saved your life Are you planning on marrying him as repayment”

“Right, I could see it too. Miao Miao has been completely smitten by that man from day one. Didn't anyone notice Since the car accident, she's changed a lot—even stopped wearing low-cut tops.”

Zhang Miao Miao blushed slightly and smiled bashfully; her blush was beautiful but couldn’t hide her underlying melancholy.

"Did you see him when you came back this time"

"No." Zhang Miaomiao sighed softly, neither confirming nor denying. She had been abroad for a long time and hadn't heard about Wang Zheng in quite some time. It wasn't that she didn't want to inquire; rather, Zhang Miaomiao always suppressed the memory of him deep within her heart and would not easily bring it up.

However, for Zhang Miaomiao to refrain from inquiring about Wang Zheng's news had already become a difficult task. She couldn't forget that encounter, no matter how she tried.

Watching the eagles flying low over the Pampas grasslands, watching the crimson sunsets on the edge of the Sahara Desert, and staring at her reflection under the sky of Salar de Uyuni—whenever she saw these scenes and experienced the foreign customs, Zhang Miaomiao felt an unprecedented sense of loneliness. How much she wished to share these beautiful sights with someone else.

Seeing this, everyone understood. They all had backgrounds within South Jiang Province, and they were somewhat aware of Wang Zheng's identity and rumors. From a family perspective, Zhang Binghao was the main pillar of the Su faction; unless Wang Zheng bowed to the Su family, it would be impossible for Zhang Miaomiao to marry him.

Moreover, they didn't know if Wang Zheng had feelings for Zhang Miaomiao as she did for him

The sorrowful truth that there is intent on one side but no response from the other is indeed heart-wrenching.

"Miaomiao, shall I take you to find him" At this moment, Kai Zi spoke up. In fact, among these people, he had grown up with Zhang Miaomiao since childhood and their relationship was closest. Over the years, Kai Zi also harbored some vague feelings for Zhang Miaomiao that were hard to articulate. Yet, he never voiced them, always silently playing the role of a blue friend.

Seeing Zhang Miaomiao like this made Kai Zi feel uncomfortable too. However, there was nothing he could do. Matters of love couldn't be forced; Kai Zi wasn't some rich second-generation who only knew how to bully others. He understood that consent from both sides is the simplest truth.

"This... I think it's better not to go." Hearing Kai Zi's words, Zhang Miaomiao raised her head and hesitantly looked at him for a moment but still shook her head. Nevertheless, her uncertainty revealed her internal conflict.

"Hmph, what a coward. If he likes MiaoMiao, why doesn't he run away with her Afraid and hesitant, letting MiaoMiao suffer alone—how shameful!" The tank-top lady spoke rather negatively about Wang Zheng: "If I see him, I'll definitely interrogate him properly for how he's treating our dear MiaoMiao. MiaoMiao is so wonderful; any man would cherish her like a treasure. How could anyone treat her this way"

Upon hearing her friend speak ill of Wang Zheng, Zhang MiaoMiao immediately felt anxious: "Don't say that, he does have his reasons."

However, while trying to defend him, a sigh escaped Zhang MiaoMiao’s heart. She knew he had his reasons but wondered if he would choose her if he were part of the Su family.

The answer was uncertain, so Zhang MiaoMiao couldn't convince herself either.

There was once a saying: “If you can’t hold onto the sand, just let it go.” It sounds simple to say but when faced with the reality of doing it, one realizes how difficult it is to let go and endure the pain.

Zhang MiaoMiao had tried, yet she couldn't do it. The more she didn’t want to think about him, the stronger her memories of him grew.

The beauty of traveling sometimes lies not in visiting famous scenic spots but rather in having a period of wandering and aimless exploration, getting lost in narrow alleys, witnessing the happiness of locals over trivial things. You then realize what kind of life you truly desire.

The world is like an open book; if you don’t travel, you only see one page. By exploring different landscapes and interacting with diverse people and events, you come to understand that your troubles are insignificant in comparison. The world teaches you to love life more deeply.

Through capturing countless moments of light and beauty and reflecting on them during this period, Zhang MiaoMiao finally understood what she truly desired: Behind the glittering facade, a simple life was all that mattered.

However, in real life, for modern Chinese society, an unadorned simple life is often nothing more than a luxury. Pursuing too much can exhaust both body and mind.

Thinking about her feelings during her travels, Zhang Miaomiao was lost in thought for a moment.

Kai Zi and some of his other good friends didn't know what to say as they watched Zhang Miaomiao transform from a rebellious and spicy rich girl who loved racing cars into a gentle and refined lady. However, the one thing they were certain about was that no matter how much Zhang Miaomiao changed, she would always remain their best friend.

Wang Zheng was slurping noodles heartily when he suddenly felt his whole body shudder upon hearing a particular voice.

The noodles were only halfway through being slurped up and the bowl he was holding forgotten to be put down. An indescribable emotion welled up in Wang Zheng's heart, quickly spreading throughout his entire body!

It was Zhang Miaomiao's voice.

Suddenly, Wang Zheng felt that his heartbeat had quickened.

Taking a few deep breaths, he put down the bowl and wiped his mouth before standing up to adjust his clothes.

Absorbing everyone's looks of surprise, Wang Zheng walked behind Zhang Miaomiao and ruffled her hair with his hand.

"It's been a long time," said Wang Zheng in a warm tone.

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