A month, not short nor long.
As time passed, Shen Chi Yan grew increasingly restless. In another week, the one-month cooling-off period for the divorce would expire, but for some reason, he suddenly didn't want that day to come.
After the preview screening, Song Qi Nian never smiled when facing Shen Chi Yan. She always acted professionally, as if they were not close in private.
Shen Chi Yan had expected that Song Qi Nian, who liked him so much, would regret it and wouldn't go through with the divorce so easily.
He never imagined that Song Qi Nian would show no intention of backing out. Instead, it was he, whose heart could not find peace.
Overwhelmed with frustration, Shen Chi Yan went to the bar to drink every day.
Gong Yu Qi and Yu Si Nian watched him with helplessness as he seemed to be throwing his life away.
Gong Yu Qi: "Brother, it's been this long, can't you see who it is you truly love?"
Yu Si Nian also patted Shen Chi Yan's back, "Drowning your sorrows only makes them deeper. If you really don't want a divorce, then don't."
Shen Chi Yan's expression was as grim as it could get. "Have I ever told you that for the past year, I've been having a recurring dream? In the dream, a girl is painting with her back to me. My heart races whenever I see her, but no matter how I try, I can't see her face."
Gong Yu Qi and Yu Si Nian exchanged glances.
What was going on?
So, he had Lin Qiu Tong in his heart, Song Qi Nian by his side, and a dream lover in his dreams!
"I always thought that girl was Qiu Qiu. She likes gypsophila, and she paints gypsophila on her canvas. Qiu Qiu also likes gypsophila. She likes the snow, and Qiu Qiu also likes snow... But for some reason, it feels wrong."
Shen Chi Yan rarely showed indecision, but this matter had troubled him to such an extent.
"You all know I lost my memory for a period. I can't recall many things, but I have a premonition that I must have loved the girl in my dream very, very much."
As he spoke, Shen Chi Yan suddenly grabbed Yu Si Nian's arm. "Si Nian, do you know any other psychologists? Can you ask me if there's a way to recover my memory? If hypnosis doesn't work, electroshock therapy will do!"
In fact, Shen Chi Yan had always felt that the memory he had lost was extremely important. He had consulted psychologists and undergone hypnosis, but it had been useless.
When he wanted to try electroshock therapy, Yu Si Nian and Gong Yu Qi found out and dragged him home, unanimously concluding that he had gone mad.
Yu Si Nian could see Shen Chi Yan's pain. He gently persuaded him, "You can't rush this. If it really doesn't work out, I advise you to calm down and think clearly about who you truly love before taking any action. As for your dreams and lost memories, since they are in the past, don't dwell on them."
If Shen Chi Yan could let go that easily, he wouldn't be this distressed.
After several drinks, he slowly stood up. "You guys drink on, I'm going to the restroom."
Watching Shen Chi Yan's dejected back, Gong Yu Qi sighed heavily. "Actually, I think Ah Yan still has feelings for Song Qi Nian. Otherwise, why would he be so upset when divorce is mentioned? Does Lin Qiu Tong like snow? I don't remember her liking it; in fact, she seemed to dislike it."
Yu Si Nian shook his head. He wasn't particularly interested in Lin Qiu Tong and naturally didn't know what she liked.
"Hey, do you think the girl in Ah Yan's memory could be Song Qi Nian?"
Yu Si Nian gave Gong Yu Qi a faint look. "Why would you think that?"
"Just guessing, forget it, call it me talking nonsense. They had no interaction in college, how could Ah Yan possibly like her?"
Meanwhile, Shen Chi Yan, just coming out of the restroom, was bumped into. His already bad mood instantly worsened, and his handsome face grew even more sullen. "You..."
However, before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by an surprised voice, "Chi Yan, is that you!"
Shen Chi Yan frowned and looked. "You are... Diao Wen Shan?"
"What Diao Wen Shan, I'm your senior. What's wrong? Haven't seen you in years, and you've forgotten how to address your senior?"
Diao Wen Shan was a student in the Foreign Languages department at Jing Hua University. He was two years ahead of Shen Chi Yan and was one of the few alumni Shen Chi Yan was on good terms with.
Later, Diao Wen Shan seemed to have gone to Africa for aid, even asking Shen Chi Yan for some sponsorship at the time. After that, he disappeared.
Unexpectedly, after so many years, they ran into each other at a bar.
"It looks like you've been doing quite well in Africa!"
"Sigh, don't even mention it. I couldn't eat or sleep well day in and day out. Not only did I get tanned, but I also lost over fifteen pounds."
Diao Wen Shan used to be fair-skinned and plump, with a cheerful appearance. Now, after his experiences, his skin had turned a bronze color, and he was much leaner, looking quite handsome.
"By the way, how have you been? Did you marry your mute little angel long ago? Do you have children? How many?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Chi Yan's hands suddenly gripped Diao Wen Shan. "What mute little angel? Who are you talking about?"
Diao Wen Shan was instantly confused. "Uh, what's wrong? Don't tell me... you didn't win over Song Qi Nian?"
Shen Chi Yan's heart pounded, but his expression remained terrifying. "You know Song Qi Nian? Why do you say I didn't win her over? Did I pursue Song Qi Nian?"
Diao Wen Shan was even more bewildered. He reached out and touched Shen Chi Yan's forehead. "You don't have a fever, why are you talking nonsense?"
Shen Chi Yan guessed that Diao Wen Shan might know something and was extremely anxious. "Senior, I was in a car accident and can't remember some things. Can you tell me what you meant just now?"
When Diao Wen Shan heard this, he realized something was amiss. "Well, it's not good to talk standing outside the restroom. Wait for me to use the toilet, and I'll be right out."
"No, you have to explain it to me now! Otherwise, you're not going to the toilet!"
Diao Wen Shan: "..."
This guy was still as overbearing as ever!
"Then let's at least find a place to sit?"
The two of them went to an empty booth. Diao Wen Shan said, "You really don't remember what happened at school?"
Shen Chi Yan shook his head.
"Then do you remember joining the sign language association?"
Shen Chi Yan had heard about the sign language association from Shi Tian Cai, but he had no recollection of ever joining it.
Seeing Shen Chi Yan's expression, Diao Wen Shan knew he really didn't remember. He sighed and slowly said, "When I asked you to join the student union, you found it troublesome and refused. Later, I heard you joined the sign language association. I asked you why you went to the sign language association, and you said you were going to pursue a mute little angel."