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"So what do you think I should do?"

Zhou Yuyang's voice was filled with helplessness, his tone trembling slightly, as if a drowning person was grasping at the last straw, asking urgently and frantically.

Chen Chen remained silent for a moment, carefully considering his words, before slowly speaking:
"In my opinion, you two might as well separate for a while. Distance might allow you to see your own hearts more clearly. If you both really still care about each other, I believe you will eventually come together after going through all the ups and downs."

True brothers should encourage reconciliation rather than separation.

However, Chen Chen has been watching their relationship closely, and as of now, there's really no need to continue it.

Perhaps, being apart for a while will allow them to truly see their own hearts.

On the other end of the phone, Zhou Yuyang was struck by these words as if she had been hit hard. She remained silent for a long time, as if she had fallen into despair and her heart had turned completely cold.

After a long while, he asked in a calm but undeniably forlorn tone:
"Did she ask you to tell me these things?"

"No," Chen Chen answered decisively.

Zhou Yuyang gave a wry smile.
"Ha, it wasn't her who made you say it... So it really is what you think. I thought that since we loved each other so much, we wouldn't come to this."

Chen Chen could hear the pain in his words and gently comforted him:

"Many things are unpredictable in love. During this time apart, you can also improve yourself and figure out what your feelings for her really are. If you are meant to be, time and distance are not a problem."

"Improve yourself? It's easy to say, but what's the point of doing all this without her?"

Zhou Yuyang's voice grew increasingly low, filled with endless disappointment.

"How could it be meaningless? You live for yourself, and once you become a better person, no matter how this relationship ends, you can face the future with a better attitude."

Chen Chen tried to cheer him up.

"The future? I can't see the future at all right now. My mind is full of images of us together, the happy ones and the sad ones, all playing in my mind like a movie."

Zhou Yuyang became somewhat agitated, and her voice involuntarily choked up.

Chen Chen sighed, "I understand how you feel, but dwelling on the past isn't a solution. Give each other some time and space; maybe things will turn around."

"A turning point... I dare not hope for it anymore. Perhaps it really is because I didn't do enough that she wanted to leave."

Zhou Yuyang said with self-reproach.

"Don't think like that. Relationships are a matter between two people, not just your responsibility. No matter what the outcome, keep looking forward."

Chen Chen encouraged him.

Silence fell again on the other end of the phone. After a long while, Zhou Yuyang slowly said:
"Okay, I'll try what you said, separating for a while. I just don't know how long that will be, or if we can ever go back to the way things were."

"Don't overthink it, just let things take their course. Feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything."

Chen Chen said.

"Yeah, thanks bro. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know who to talk to about this."

Zhou Yuyang's voice regained some strength.

"Why are you being so polite with me? I hope you can understand and everything will be alright."

Chen Chen said.

"Thank you for your kind words," Zhou Yuyang said, then hung up the phone.

Chen Chen put down his phone and looked out at the dark night sky, hoping that Zhou Yuyang could get through this difficult time and find his own happiness. Meanwhile, Lin Muxi was also trying to persuade Qin Yao to let go of this complicated relationship.

She looked at Qin Yao with gentle and sincere eyes and said softly:
"Yaoyao, do you know what? Today, you're the one I know so well."

She paused, sighed softly, and continued slowly:

"A truly beautiful relationship should be one where both partners achieve something together, working hand in hand towards a better future and becoming better people together. It shouldn't bring pain to both of them at the same time."

"Yaoyao, I sincerely hope you can calm down and face your own heart. Feelings can't be forced. If two people are really incompatible in terms of personality, values, and many other aspects, forcing themselves to be together will only cause pain for both of them."

Letting each other go at the right time might be the best way to end this relationship and the most responsible thing to do for yourself.

Qin Yao leaned against the headboard, listening quietly, a complex expression in her eyes—a mixture of confusion, struggle, and a hint of resentment.

She lowered her head slightly, a few strands of hair falling across her cheek, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly:

"I know~"

After a moment of silence, she raised her head, looked into the distance, and as if gathering her courage, continued:

"After returning home this time, I followed my family's arrangements and went abroad. I don't know when we'll meet again."

After saying that, Qin Yao pretended to be relaxed and said, "We agreed to come to Yuecheng together during the summer vacation, but it seems I have to break my promise now."

Upon hearing this, Lin Muxi was taken aback, her eyes filled with surprise, and she blurted out:

"So sudden?"

She hoped Qin Yao would face her own heart, but she never thought of her going abroad.

A bitter smile appeared on Qin Yao's lips as she said helplessly:
"It was precisely because everything happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to think, which is why my mind was completely in turmoil."

Moreover, he didn't even believe me, and that's why we had such a fierce argument.

Qin Yao wiped away her tears and forced a smile: "But now it's all over."

Lin Muxi never expected it to be for this reason.

She hugged Qin Yao tightly, "Yao Yao~ Take good care of yourself abroad, and don't forget me."

The two grew up together and even went to the same university, where they shared a dormitory.

I thought they would stay together forever, but now she's suddenly leaving first.

Qin Yao gently patted her shoulder, forcing a seemingly relaxed smile, and said:
"I know, you're my best friend. Besides, going abroad these days is just a matter of buying a plane ticket."

If you ever really miss me, wouldn't you just buy a plane ticket and fly over to see me?

Lin Muxi quickly replied, "Of course. It's just that I'm afraid..."

Her voice trailed off, and a hint of worry and loneliness flickered in her eyes.

"I'm afraid that distance will slowly change many things. Although communication is very advanced now, no matter how many video calls you make, it can't compare to a face-to-face hug."

As time goes on, will we not be as close as we are now? Will we even have fewer and fewer things in common to talk about...?

As Lin Muxi spoke, her eyes reddened slightly.
"I really hate to see you go. I'm afraid our feelings for each other over the years will slowly fade because of this long distance." (End of Chapter)