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Josiah detailed his feelings of the day with particular care.
“On my way to see you, I had mentally prepared myself. After all, the concept of a mountain village had always been just a term to me, so no matter how unfamiliar the surroundings here were, I could accept them. But what truly stirred me was this town.”
“What do you mean?”
“This place is like an unfinished city. It has all the necessary amenities, not too backward but not too advanced either. It’s as if it’s in a transitional phase between a city and a village. Yet, everyone lives their lives with utmost sincerity.”
Although his encounter with them was brief, it felt as if he had stepped into another world.
Lysander chuckled. “I was all set to hear you evaluate the commercial potential of this place, but I didn’t. expect your response to be so full of humanistic concern.”
Josiah paused for a moment, then confessed, “I’ve always said that you’ve changed, but now it seems, I’ve changed quite a bit myself.”
He thought it was a good thing, but he wasn’t sure how Lysander would perceive it.
In the afternoon, the sun was obscured by dark clouds, indicating that rain was inevitable today.
The visitors who came for the festival were still in high spirits. Even the small vendors, who had just set up their stalls, had no plans to head home just yet. Such a lively atmosphere was a rare sight, and they were there to make a living.
Lysander casually observed everything around her and said, “It may sound a bit dramatic, but even though I’ve traveled to many places, when it comes to finding a place to call home, I still feel that a place like this. is my world.”
They were, after all, from two different worlds.
Josiah vaguely understood her what she was trying to convey. He replied, “Although our worlds are vastly different, they are not entirely without overlap.”
Lysander astutely sensed the underlying message in his words. “Are you planning to develop this area. yourself?”
“Yes,” Josiah replied seriously. “After observing for the past couple of days, I’ve found that the development potential here is greater than expected. Not only does it have picturesque scenery, but it also has a rather interesting local culture. The downside is that the supporting facilities are not quite up to par. Moreover, it would be better for me to develop this place rather than let Dillon continue his reckless actions.”
Once he got into work mode, he was incredibly focused. His profound eyes seemed as if they could hold the entire world.
Lysander admitted his exceptional business acumen. He was about to offer some advice from the
erspective of the villagers when he heard the sound of distant thunder rumbling in the sky..
Dmn, it’s raining.
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They were still several blocks away from the budget hotel, and there were no stores selling umbrellas nearby.
Josiah paused for a moment before asking, “Should we find a place to shelter from the rain?”
The two of them were in a sorry state: one nursing a sprained ankle, the other with an injured foot. They were hardly in a condition to rush back to the hotel without risking getting caught in the rain. The recent weather was proving to be too much of a hassle.
Lysander took him directly under the sign of a street–side shop, answering him through her actions.
The shops in the town weren’t particularly picky. They offered shelter from the rain whether you were a customer or not. Seeing the two of them standing outside, the owner of the small card room called out, “Come in and sit down. It’s just a thunderstorm; the weather should clear up soon.”
After expressing their thanks, the two of them proceeded inside.
Feeling somewhat embarrassed about occupying a spot in the shop without making a purchase, Lysander knew she couldn’t possibly play cards with Josiah, especially since they were the only customers there. So, she ordered a pot of tea and sat with him near the entrance. As they sipped their tea, they watched the steady stream of people passing by on the street.
Among the visiting tourists, there were those who had brought umbrellas. They were leisurely strolling in the rain at this time, appearing rather carefree and at ease.
However, the majority of them didn’t have umbrellas. Some were sprinting with bags over their heads, others sought refuge from the rain in nearby shops, and a few even paraded around with lotus leaves. they’d found somewhere as makeshift coverings
A young couple, seemingly students, were particularly passionate. They ran over hand in hand, all smiles.
With a heartfelt sigh, Josiah said, “Being young is truly wonderful, they don’t even worry about catching a cold after getting caught in the rain.”
“No worries, we’re all equal in the face of a virus.” Lysander pragmatically remarked. “Especially with the recent drop in temperature, it’s easy to get headaches too”
Lysander truly had a knack for extinguishing the sparks of romance.
After taking a sip of hot tea, Josiah confessed, “If I were ten years younger, I probably wouldn’t be so practical Indeed, romance is a privilege of the young
Ten years ago…
Josiah had just entered his twenties, a time when he was brimming with enthusiasm and starting to make his mark in the business world.
It was precisely during the time when he was passionately smitten with Lysander, yet unable to express his
love.
With these thoughts in mind, Josiah decided to stop there.
As they were conversing, an electric scooter whizzed past the storefront. The rider, a delivery person clad
blue uniform, had no rain protection other than his helmet.
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This rain was a refreshing change for the tourists, yet for the majority who were trying to make a living, it remained a hindrance.
Lysander noticed Josiah deep in thought, and said softly, “When I was a child, I used to look forward to the rain and snow. But as I grew older, that longing faded. I began to pray for sunny days on every working day, fearing that otherwise, my father’s commute would be even more difficult.”
“We didn’t own a car in our family, so when it rained or snowed, we had no choice but to brave the elements like the delivery guy who had just biked over. It wasn’t too bad in the spring and summer seasons, at worst we would just go home, take a shower and change clothes. However, winter was a different story, it was particularly cold when it rained and downright dangerous when it snowed.”
Even the current Josiah could only grasp a fraction of what this kind of life was truly like.
Listening to Lysander’s eloquent narration, Josiah noticed that she was now able to speak of Maverick without being consumed by the pain of his death, instead reminiscing about their past life together. He took the initiative and suggested, “Once the rain stops, let’s head back to the clinic.”
He could tell that she was deeply concerned about the villagers. The only reason she was willing to stay an extra day in town was out of fear that he wouldn’t be able to rest and recover if he caught a cold or got injured.
Sure enough, Lysander asked, “Are you sure you don’t want to stay at the hotel for another day?”
“I can rest in the village too,” said Josiah sincerely, appearing completely unfazed by the fact that the village didn’t even have a bathroom.
Lysander didn’t try to persuade any further, agreeing instead. “All right, once the rain stops, we’ll head back.”
If he really couldn’t bear it, he would have returned without her persuasion. She didn’t want to make unnecessary efforts.
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On the way back home, Josiah volunteered to drive. “Let me take the wheel. My ankle is truly fine now. However, you, you’ll be busy with the health center when we get back. If you
don’t take care of your injuries, who will the patients rely on?”
Lysander thought this was really being made into a bigger deal than it should be. “It’s just a minor injury. let me handle it.”
With a firm yet reasonable tone, Josiah expressed his unyielding stance. “Even a minor injury is still an injury, and it needs to be taken care of,”
After a round of negotiation, they both agreed to collaborate. Josiah took the lead for the first half of the journey, and Lysander took over for the latter half. By the time they reached the village, night had already fallen.
The surroundings were eerily quiet. If it hadn’t been for the few lights shining from a nearby house, they might have thought they’d stumbled into a deserted village.
Lysander looked at the road ahead, a slight frown creasing her brow as she said, “Something’s off. Usually at this hour, the village children would be playing merrily, only returning home once their parents had prepared dinner. Why is it that today there’s not a single one in sight?”
Previously, there had been a bout of rain, but it had long ceased by the time they were on their way back.
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It wasn’t severe enough to keep the villagers indoors.
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Josiah had a keen sense for anything out of the ordinary. He glanced to the side and said in a deep voice, “Our timing couldn’t be better, some people just couldn’t hold back any longer.”
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