By linking my account to the check-in system, I became a leisurely traveler.

Chapter 23 My Capital
To be precise, Li Younan gave Yang Ting the detailed address of the coffee shop where he worked, so that Yang Ting could get there quickly and accurately.

Moreover, Li Younan also said on the phone that he would only give her 10 minutes before saying goodbye.

He had been in a good mood these past few days, but occasionally when he thought of Yang Ting, he would feel an inexplicable irritation.

This agitation did not stem from regret over the relationship, nor from any other external factors, but rather from his own emotions.

After breaking up with Yang Ting, Li Younan was very happy. This incident made him question his life... If years of relationship resulted in this kind of emotion, what does it mean?

Am I a heartless scumbag?
Why am I not sad at all about this lost relationship? Even if Yang Ting was indeed not right for me, even if I had indeed sentenced this relationship to death, it shouldn't be like this. What is this? Have I given up all my humanity, emotions, and youth?

My mind was quickly filled with these messy emotions.

He suddenly stood up and walked towards the piano.

The coffee shop waiter noticed and quickly came over to stop him, saying, "Excuse me, this piano requires a professional level or higher to play."

The waitress was a little anxious because she knew some customers really wanted to come over and play with the piano, so the store had set this rule to avoid disturbing other customers.

However, such obstruction can easily offend the current customers.

Li Younan glanced at the waitress who had stopped him; she was a shy-looking young woman. Li Younan simply said, "Very professional."

These words sounded really irritating; normally, Li Younan wouldn't say something so arrogant.

But when he said those words, it was completely natural, without a trace of arrogance, and not to show off.

The waitress was visibly startled; in a daze, Li Younan was already sitting at the piano.

He placed his hands on the piano keys. The ability enhancement brought by the system had a hidden benefit: whether it is cooking or piano, which are skill-based skills, one often either progresses or regresses, requiring high-intensity training every day to maintain the level. But Li Younan did not need to. His level would not improve before receiving the next reward, but it would never regress either.

He played "Croatian Rhapsody" to fully express his emotions.

The waiter was stunned.

After regaining her senses, she remembered Li Younan's words, took out her phone and took a picture of him, then was tapped on the head by the store manager next to her, who said, "The customers over there are ordering."

After dismissing the waiter, the store manager took out his phone and continued filming.

After the song ended, many customers in the coffee shop applauded, showing that everyone had listened very attentively.

Li Younan felt a little better. He stood up and said to the store manager apologetically, "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

The store manager quickly shook his head: "No, no, no, it's our honor!"

Seeing the store manager's admiring and appreciative expression, almost like a fanboy, Li Younan felt extremely satisfied and let out a soft sigh of relief.

Just then, a familiar yet unfamiliar voice was heard behind him: "Li Younan".

Li Younan was startled and turned around.

He saw clearly the slightly unpleasant face.

I don't remember Yang Ting ever looking this ugly.

Her face was pale, and her eyes were swollen.

Zhu Qingyue also saw Yang Ting. She recognized Yang Ting from afar and then suddenly felt a little disappointed and confused.

It must be said that Yang Ting is very beautiful; she would be a top-tier beauty anywhere.

But for some reason, Zhu Qingyue always felt something was wrong. She was different from the girl she had imagined who could enter Li Younan's heart; they were too different.

She noticed Yang Ting's eyes; they looked tired, yet strangely hard, making it difficult to feel any sympathy for her.

Something's not right... It's nothing like what I imagined.

Seeing Li Younan in front of her, Yang Ting, who had already prepared her words, didn't know where to begin.

She never considered getting back together with Li Younan; she knew very well what kind of person Li Younan was.

Although she didn't consciously think about it for a long time, subconsciously she understood that when Li Younan decided to leave, he was really leaving. All the memories of Li Younan would disappear, all the little things they had shared would be packed away and taken with him, and his tenderness would no longer belong to her.

She admitted she regretted it, but getting her to say "I'm sorry" was a skill she had never mastered.

So... why did she act like a fool and rush over by high-speed train the moment she found out his location? She just wanted to see Li Younan, spend a few minutes thanking him properly for the past few years, and then part ways amicably.

She tried her best to dress herself up nicely so that Li Younan would regret it, but unfortunately, she hadn't slept all night and couldn't maintain her composure in this state.

At the same time, all these thoughts were overturned the moment he saw Li Younan.

Because she saw that Li Younan was in very good condition, and his complexion was even better than when he was with her.

Why does he look so healthy and energetic?

He didn't feel as sad, sleepless, or lose his appetite as I did.
So, her first words were: "I heard you were fired from your company and signed a non-compete agreement. You can't stay in Binhai City anymore. Have you come to terms with yourself now? It's cruel, but that's the reality. Without me, you don't even have the foundation to stay in Binhai City."

From childhood to adulthood, Yang Ting has heard too many similar statements from her parents: "You're so stupid, you only got into this school because of me." "You're clumsy, you can't even make breakfast properly without me."

Therefore, she felt indebted to her parents, believing that everything she had was given to her by them, and she found it difficult to resist them.

Li Younan didn't owe her anything... which made Yang Ting feel insecure.

She herself did not realize that these words were entirely an attempt to make Li Younan feel indebted to her.

As long as Li Younan realizes that he is not that outstanding, and even unable to survive independently in Binhai City, and that I can give him a Binhai City household registration, what else could he possibly be dissatisfied with?

Bow your head, apologize, as long as you're willing to say a single kind word...

But Li Younan looked up and said, "There's no need for this..."

"what?"

I said... there's no need for that.

Yang Ting didn't stop. She raised her chin again, stared at Li Younan's face, and said, "I came here for an opportunity, for you and for myself. I know I have many shortcomings, and you have many shortcomings too. We should be tolerant of each other. Let's... start over, okay? After all, you want to stay in Binhai City the most."

Li Younan had lost count of how many times he had heard the words "Binhai City" from Yang Ting today.

It's as if Binhai City is a place where people can abandon all dignity.

Previously, Binhai City was an unattainable dream for Li Younan, but after being with Yang Ting, the dream became a tangible reality.

Li Younan paused for a moment, said nothing, and just smiled faintly.

Yang Ting finally understood everything, and her heart was broken.

……

"It's just... a household registration in Binhai."

Zhu Qingyue lowered her head and said softly.

Yang Ting had already left by then, probably as a final farewell.

Zhu Qingyue had overheard their conversation and had a general understanding of what had happened.

Zhu Qingyue then said, "I come from the capital..."

She quickly added, "What I mean is, introducing you to girls from the capital... isn't bad either."

Li Younan paused for a moment, then remained silent.

It's not bad.

Observing Beijing natives in Shanghai is like appreciating ancient celadon ware.

The coastal people use calculators to inquire about their place of origin, while the old man from Beijing uses family genealogies to measure their worth; in any case, they are equally matched.

"You really know how to comfort people..." Li Younan smiled.
"I'm sorry..." Zhu Qingyue blushed slightly.

What I just said was a bit pretentious and embarrassing.

Li Younan changed the subject: "Let's talk about the photos instead..."

"Okay, okay..." Zhu Qingyue sipped her coffee and smiled.

(End of this chapter)