In the afternoon, sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled shadows across the café’s wooden floor.
Su Li had arrived early. Dressed in a simple, elegant black dress that highlighted her professional demeanor, she had already settled the bill with the owner to reserve the entire space, and the staff had cleared out the other patrons. She chose a seat by the window and waited quietly for Ouyang Lan.
Soon, Ouyang Lan pushed the door open. She wore a white knitted sweater paired with light blue jeans—an outfit that should have looked youthful and vibrant, yet her face was etched with exhaustion. Su Li spotted her at once, raised a hand to signal her, and offered a gentle smile. "Miss Ouyang, over here."
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