He Ju returned to the car, and Si Hua didn’t press him about what they had discussed; she simply drove away.

Yet it was He Ju who, gazing at the snow-covered mountain and the Lungta fluttering in the wind, felt a fleeting nostalgia for the past.

A human life spans but a few decades.

The first decade is spent in ignorance, the second in awkwardness, and only in the third does one start to mature. By the time one reaches thirty, the term “steadfast” can be shouldered. The rest of life is a hustle for family and work, with few years truly lived for oneself. But He Ju had indeed lived for Su Ran for over a decade.

He had loved her deeply, so despite telling himself countless times not to be soft-hearted, to cut off the Su family’s escape routes, in the end, he couldn’t do it.

He still provided a way out for the Su family, and now he had relented to let them come and go as they pleased.

Because Su Ran had once been pure and kind. As a child, He Ju was a late bloomer and often bullied, but it was Su Ran who stood up for him. He still remembered that summer day filled with cicada songs, her crying as she hugged him: “Don’t hit brother He Ju! I’ll tell the teacher and have you all punished!”

As a result, Su Ran ended up bruised and swollen as well.

After that, she spent a long time lying in bed, refusing to go to school. He Ju would listen attentively in class and then rush to Su Ran after dinner to recount the lessons to her.

As a child, He Ju didn’t understand what liking someone meant, but as he grew older, his feelings for Su Ran became clearer.

Because of the warmth of childhood, he had always had a soft spot for Su Ran.

But people change.

Perhaps Su Ran had loved him, and he had loved her, yet they had never truly loved each other.

From then on, becoming strangers was perhaps the best outcome for them both.

The car stopped by the roadside, and Si Hua turned to look at He Ju, her eyes red: “If you can’t let go of her…”

He Ju smiled and shook his head, interrupting Si Hua’s speculation: “It’s not about letting go, I was just suddenly reminded of the past.”

He Ju took Si Hua’s cold hand and gently kissed it: “I used to think I was blind to have loved someone for so many years, but do you know what I thought when I saw her today?”

Si Hua looked up at him, her eyes tearful: “What?”

He Ju smiled and said, “I was wondering if all the hardships of my youth were for the sake of today.”

He Ju: “If that’s the case, those difficult days now seem not so unbearable.”

He Ju lifted Si Hua’s hair from her eyes and tucked it behind her ear, revealing the face that always fascinated him, gently caressing it: “With you by my side, I won’t spare another glance for anyone else.”

After speaking, He Ju leaned down and kissed Si Hua’s soft lips.

Outside the car window, fireworks suddenly erupted, the sky filled with fireworks and falling snow, a breathtaking sight.

Today was a good day, with many couples choosing to become husband and wife.

Just like Si Hua had once set off fireworks below He Ju’s apartment to coax him, and stood on Bai Yan’s shoulders to deliver flowers to He Ju.

At this moment, their emotions peaked.

He Ju was wildly infatuated with the person before him.

Without Si Hua, what would He Ju’s future be like? He didn’t even dare to think about it.

Their kiss was passionate, just like He Ju’s feelings for Si Hua.

At this moment, Si Hua didn’t really care who He Ju had once liked; as long as his future belonged only to her, she was content.

After that day, He Ju took Si Hua away from the barren land.

But they both loved this land, and if the He family ever prospered, he would definitely allocate funds to develop the northwest for free.

Whether they would return to this land, He Ju didn’t know, but the significance it held for him and Si Hua was extraordinary; they would always cherish it.

Later, He Ju took Si Hua from north to south, back to the warm climes of Yunnan.

The north was chilly with drifting snow, while the south was quite humid.

They had to wear down jackets in the morning and evening, but shed them at noon, when a long-sleeved shirt was enough to travel the world.

It must be said, the eternally spring-like Yunnan was much more pleasant than the drifting north.

After sampling all the snacks in Yunnan, the couple visited Jade Dragon Snow Mountain before the year’s end.

Not for anything else, but simply for Si Hua to fulfill a vow.

She had once said: “I hope the next time I come here, I’ll be accompanied by a loved one.”

This time, she had the person she wanted to spend her life with, so this place would always be dear to her.

This time, their joint photo wasn’t just a static smile or maintaining a distance; they removed their oxygen tanks and kissed at the summit of the snow mountain.

Someone captured this moment in awe and posted it online.

He Ju and Si Hua’s love story briefly caught fire.

Many online praised them as a celestial couple.

They hadn’t intentionally hyped up their relationship, but somehow, it caught fire.

He Ju and Si Hua didn’t care about these things; instead, they lived even more diligently.

Their new home was ready, a four-story building by the sea, with a garden full of roses that He Ju tended whenever he had time.

After returning, He Ju personally went to the psychiatric hospital to release Bai Shang. No one knew what he said to her, but she calmed down and left City A with her boyfriend a few days later.

Soon after, everyone received news of Bai Shang’s wedding.

Despite repeated persuasions, Bai Shang registered her marriage privately with her boyfriend, causing chaos in the Bai family.

However, with the new year came a new atmosphere, and no one paid attention to their situation; everyone was more concerned with their own lives.

Thanks to He Ju’s maneuvers, the Bai family’s powers were balanced against each other, creating a situation of mutual restraint. Si Hua remained the Chairman of Starshine, holding the highest authority, but her life became much easier, with no more underlings causing trouble.

The Bai family enjoyed a rare moment of peace.

After half a year of preparation, Si Hua announced joyous news in the following summer.

Si Hua was pregnant.

The whole family was overjoyed, with gifts and blessings from all over. But Si Hua only wanted a dress made by He Ju himself.

By early autumn, He Ju’s company broke a single business transaction record of fifty million. The company had been listed for less than half a year, and He Ju had once again created a legend in the industry.

Soon, He Ju spoke at a press conference.

A reporter was surprised to discover: “He Ju? He’s actually He Ju?”

Someone asked, “Isn’t he He Ju, the youngest entrepreneur in City A? What’s the matter?”

The reporter exclaimed, drawing everyone’s attention. As the camera zoomed in, the reporter asked He Ju anxiously, “I thought it was a coincidence of names, but I noticed you’re wearing a suit designed by Mr. He, a garment that was only displayed at the international fashion show and not for sale. May I ask, Mr. He Ju, what is your relationship with the international designer Mr. He?”

“Is it just a coincidence of names? Are you the Chairman of the real estate company or the international designer Mr. He?”

This live broadcast shot up the trending searches within minutes, garnering over a million views.

He Ju faced the camera with dignity and replied, “I am He Ju, but I am also Mr. He. Designing clothes is just a hobby of mine, all because my wife loves wearing the clothes I design. Thank you all for your kind words.”