A youthful ten-year promise

Chapter 422 Leisurely Shen Meng, A Mismatched Reunion

The night was as dark as ink, dotted with countless stars, and moonlight filtered through the treetops, dappling the quiet path. Lin Youran strolled alone along this familiar yet unfamiliar path, a complex emotion welling up within her. This was the place where she and Shen Yichen had walked side by side countless times; every stone slab and every tree held their youthful memories.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by, bringing a chill that seemed otherworldly. Lin Youran looked up abruptly and saw a hazy mist ahead, within which light and shadow seemed to flicker. She walked forward involuntarily, as if drawn by a mysterious force.

She emerged from the mist into an unfamiliar place. It was a vast grassland, covered in vibrant wildflowers, their delicate fragrance filling the air. In the distance, an ancient castle stood bathed in the glow of the setting sun, appearing both mysterious and majestic.

Lin Youran was stunned; she had never seen anything like it. But what surprised her even more was that she actually saw Shen Yichen there. He was wearing a white robe, standing before the castle gates, his gaze deep and gentle as he looked into the distance. At that moment, Lin Youran seemed to see Shen Yichen from ten years ago—that innocent, kind-hearted boy full of hope for the future.

She softly called his name: "Yichen..."

Shen Yichen turned around, his gaze meeting Lin Youran's. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, quickly turning into deep joy. He smiled and walked towards her, each step seeming to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

"You Ran, is that you? Is it really you?" His voice trembled with disbelief.

Lin Youran nodded, tears welling in her eyes. She finally understood that this was a dream, a dream about their youthful days. In this dream, they could embrace each other without hesitation, and make up for the time they had missed.

Shen Yichen held her hand tightly, as if afraid she would suddenly disappear. They walked together through the sea of ​​flowers, each step filled with sweetness and happiness. They arrived at the castle gate, and Shen Yichen gently pushed it open, leading Lin Youran inside.

The castle's interior was resplendent with gold, yet it also possessed a warm and romantic atmosphere. They sat around a huge dining table, laden with various delicacies and flowers. Shen Yichen poured Lin Youran a glass of red wine, raising his glass in a toast: "To our reunion, cheers!"

Lin Youran smiled and raised her glass, gently clinking it against Shen Yichen's. At that moment, she seemed to hear the sound of her own heartbeat, so strong and so real.

However, just then, a gust of wind blew by, and the fog rolled in again. Lin Youran suddenly opened her eyes and found herself back on that familiar path. She looked around, and everything was as before, as if everything that had just happened was just an illusion.

However, she knew it wasn't a hallucination. In that dream, she rediscovered the innocence and beauty she shared with Shen Yichen. Although they had missed so much time in reality, that dream allowed their hearts to experience a profound reunion.

Lin Youran took a deep breath and looked up at the sky. She believed that no matter how the future changed, their youthful promise would forever remain in their hearts. And this dream of a chance encounter would become their most precious memory.

She continued walking, her heart filled with strength and hope. She knew that as long as there was love in her heart, there were endless possibilities. And her story with Shen Yichen was far from over…